Heirloom Cafe SF

“Absolutely loved dinner at Heirloom Cafe in the Mission. One of those rare San Francisco spots that still feels deeply personal, warm, and genuinely neighborhood-driven. The atmosphere is intimate and understated, but the food and wine program are world class. The burger is still one of the best in SF. Rich, perfectly cooked, layered with incredible flavor, and somehow even better paired with a bold red from their beautifully curated wine list. The staff clearly knows wine and actually cares about helping you find the right pairing instead of just pushing expensive bottles. We ended up with an amazing Hungarian recommendation that elevated the entire meal. The desert wine and champagne even slap. Huge credit to Wisconsin born Josh DeClercq and the team in the kitchen for keeping the food simple, seasonal, and dialed. You can feel the consistency and attention to detail in every dish. The whole place has that timeless California French bistro energy that’s getting harder and harder to find in San Francisco. If you want a real SF dinner experience with exceptional wine, incredible hospitality, and food that feels thoughtful without trying too hard, this place is special. Perfect date night spot. We’ll absolutely be back.”

“This place is amazing. Really love their wine selection. The food is also good. Highly recommend!”

“We were lucky to get reservations at the bar, and blessed to have Liana as our dining liaison. The dining room was well organized and their open kitchen was a fun thing to watch during our time there. I ordered the 3 course meal with the suggested paired wine and it was marvelous. Since my two other dining buddies ordered additional items, we all enjoyed sharing each dish and having a multi level dining experience with so many delicious flavors. The staff is clearly professional and our visit was superb. Highly recommend for those who love to dine.”

“Pre Fix Menu $65 with wine pairing $100 per person. Good amount of food and cucumber salad its refreshing, duck confit its really good as well. Squid its fresh and tender. Food its yummy. Good service too. Dessert tend to be too sweet. I love the gronola and vanilla ice cream. However, the fruits are little too sweet. Great wine selections. Good vibes here.”

“Thank you chef Josh! Excellent experience! Service: 10/10 we arrived early and were seated right away. The host was friendly and greeted us genuinely. Our server brought water, olives and almonds and extra olives for my wife with almond allergies so she can try the yummy olives. Amazing detail to my parties food allergies and checked to make sure the food was safe and had alternatives to accommodate. Food: 10/10 the food was delicious. French influenced California cuisine. Fresh high quality ingredients. Sauces that enhanced the flavors and a balance of umami in all dishes. It was great that one person can have the prefix menu and others at the table can order al a cart. You can also order just one dish from prefix menu. The duck was perfect, the 3 cheeses with toast paired perfectly with the Bordeaux. The smoked trout was very well seasoned and balanced nicely with the pickled cauliflower. The hanger steak was super tender and flavorful with no dairy!!! Wine paring is excellent. The selection of French wines is reasonable and great for food pairing. I think the josey baker sourdough beats tartine country bread! The warm Chocolate cookie with ice cream was delicious, the polenta cake with cream and rhubarb was shockingly good! Ambience: 8/10 I love the simple open decor. Bar, dining and kitchen blend together. It wasn’t too noisy because the ceiling pads dampened it. Price: $$ (great value) Overall, an amazing neighborhood up leveled cuisine in a casual setting. We will be back with friends!”