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Piperade

1015 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-1220
415-391-2555
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Ranked #308 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: French, Spanish
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Good for: Romantic, Outdoor seating, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: The Embarcadero
Cross street: b/w Union and Green
Transit: -Muni/Bart Stop nearby -Streetcars -Busline 10
Description: Gerald and Cameron Hirigoyen's mid-priced Downtown Basque restaurant is a charming place with professional service and signature bistro dishes. Winner of San Francisco Magazine's Red Hot Chef 2003.
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San Diego
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Excellent restaurant that specializes in Basque food. The evening specials are spectacular. Very nice, quiet room with attentive service. More

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See 5 more reviews by zara06 for San Francisco
California
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I've been here a couple of times, once for work & the other time with my brother. I love the ambience and character of this place. The chef/owner is really friendly and the service good. The menu options were pretty unique but be careful not to fill up on the fresh bread before your entree comes. I highly recommend the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The food is beyond scrumptious at Piperade - I can't say enough about how wonderful this restaurant is! Everything on the menu is amazing! More

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See 5 more reviews by ABinChicago for San Francisco
Pleasanton, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

I went to Piperade with my family and friends to celebrate my birthday and we had a wonderful time. The resturant is small but comfortable. It is cozy, with good ambiance. The service is good and the food delicious. It's pricey but the experience is totally worthy. We will go back! More

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San Francisco, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

We came here for our anniversary. We were intrigued by its sister restaurant, Bocadillos, and really wanted to try this more upscale version. Go for a surprising taste, cool atmosphere, and excellent service. Not to miss! More

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See 6 more reviews by pettingzoo for San Francisco
USA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Do you want French or Basque food? If you can't decide, this place has some of each. Unfortunately, the menu is limited and the tables are a bit squished. The food is somewhat innovative, but the chef seems to be trying to be all things Gallic....really not possible without overlooking something. In this case, the Basque specialties are a bit... More

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See 3 more reviews by whitemice46 for San Francisco
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

This is a great place for lunch near Levi Plaza. The food is California cuisine with a Basque twist. It is highly accessible and quite delicious. The menu changes daily, but there are some regular dishes, as well as in season surprises. I recommend the butter lettuce with seasonal herbs and whatever seafood stew is on today's menu. If it's... More

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See 3 more reviews by JeffZee for San Francisco
Danville, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

My friends took me here for my birthday and it was a fantastic experience. I met the chef at a wine tasting at La Mar and wanted to try it since then. I am glad we did as we had a great evening. We shared appetizers and loved everything! The service was great and they made it a great evening. More

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Denver, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

Not to be missed. Gerald is a magic man. Born on Bayonne, just north of Biarrritz, with food based upon the Basque region, incorporating France and Spain, the food spins wonderful tunes. From pepper soup, to to-die-for potato gratin with manchego- melt in your mouth. Ahhh. To dream, to eat. To eat here is to dream. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

Someone on a tour recommended this restaurant and we really enjoyed it. I had never had Basque food before, but it was very good. A great combination of French and Spanish. More

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