The lighting was a bit askew. It was extremely dark at the entrance but the glass ceiling natural lighting in the restaurant made it a bit bright while dining. The bar is well designed and stocked. The leather chairs comfortable.
Spruce comes to you from the owners of The Village Pub in Woodside. It has gained foodie praise and momentum in San Francisco, and rightfully so.
Gruyere puffs as a welcome
a strawberry cocktail
The menu while limited, offers attractive dishes.
Hot and cold preserved foie gras, strawberry terrine, consomme, brioche
Charcuterie platter
Seared dayboat scallops, endives and citrus
Sauteed sweetbreads, foraged mushrooms, and tagliarini
Slow cooked beef short rib, horseradish veloute, erbette chard, carrots, red wine farotto
Butter poached lobster, braised lettuces, golden potato gnocci
Amazing fries and aioli
The dessert menu didn't impress, and I am a huge dessert person. We settled for beignets which were just okay. We ended with apricot financiers and raspberry jellies.
warm apricot financiers and raspberry jellies
The food was great, the service was good, and the dessert was mediocre. But all together, Spruce did not disappoint.
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