First Crush serves dinner nightly in the lively street level restaurant. All of the menus are available at any seat in the restaurant making First Crush a great place for an evening out lingering over fine food and wine, a quick snack, glass of wine, favorite cocktail or just dessert!
First Crush served its first meal in November of 1998 and has been growing strong since. The restaurant has this philosophy: To offer hand-crafted quality food using the freshest ingredients complemented with a massive all-California wine list - all served affordably with professional service in a fun, lively environment.
First Crush offers a seasonally changing menu with many choices. The menu is formatted so that you can savor many smaller plates while enjoying selections from their wine list or bar, or you can select from one of the 12 or so fresh entrees offered each night.
First Crush is open 5:00 PM - Midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday through Saturday.
"Come visit San Francisco's freshest wine lounge, restaurant, and bar serving progressive American Cuisine paired with a massive and affordable wine list that is all-Californian all the time!"
Press Reviews
"A lot of bang for your buck. A restaurant that offers a lot of style for not much money. First Crush has all the elements of a first rate restaurant. The wine program is one of the most innovative and fun in The City." - Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle
"The food marches out of the kitchen like a fine brass band...The food was exemplary - the best sort of patchwork American Cooking." - Bay Guardian
"Fantastic food at reasonable prices...a clever concept that works." - SF Weekly