In the fall of 1998, First Crush opened their doors and immediately became one of San Francisco's favorite rendezvous spots for couples, friends, and colleagues looking for a restaurant that can truly accommodate any and all occasions.

The stylish yet unpretentious street level restaurant offers a lively setting perfect for an early get together amongst friends or an intimate late night snack, glass of wine or sharing a scrumptious dessert with that special someone.

First Crush offers a seasonal changing menu offering the freshest ingredients available. Choose from a wide selection of small plates including Pan Seared Scallops and Crab Cakes that live up to the high standards expected from the city that made Crab Cakes famous. For a heartier appetite; the Grilled Rack of Lamb and Dry Aged Prime Ribeye Steak are prepared to taste and sure to please even the most discerning carnivore.

First Crush also offers four different cheese plates with cheeses from around the world. Always a perfect dish to share, the cheese plates are accompanied with thinly sliced green apples, walnuts, local cured olives, and oven fresh baguette toast points.

First Crush Menus
First Crush Dinner Menu | First Crush Wine List

Private Parties and Special Events

All private parties and special events, large or small, are orchestrated one-on-one with a member of First Crush management who is experienced in making every event special.

For Private Party Requests Please email First Crush.

All California, All the Time

First Crush takes pride in the extensive wine list, offering a large selection of both the classic family California wineries as well as the up and comers that may become, after introduction, a new favorite wine enjoyed for many years thereafter. The vast wines selection is also reasonable with substantially lower prices normally found in other establishments offering wine the caliber of First Crush.

Sample, Compare, Enjoy

First Crush offers flights of wine, a fun way to sample and experiment with a variety of different wines before purchasing an individual glass or bottle. First Crush also boasts over 50 different half-bottles of California produced wines making it easy trying a medley of fine California Vintages.

What they are saying…

SF Weekly: "Fantastic food at reasonable prices…a clever concept that works"

SF Examiner: "The staff dispenses advice like pros and makes wine approachable and fun"