valencia street sf A guide to the dynamic Valencia Street corridor in San Francisco. The best stores and restaurants on Valencia Street in the Mission district of San Francisco

If you walk up and down the Valencia St. Corridor, You are going to get you're fill of Mexican cuisine, but if you take a turn at Valencia St. and 22nd. St. and walk up one block to Guerrero  St. You will find LA PROVENCE. A sweet cozy French Restuarant with a fantastic menu. With so many French Restaurants in the city why LA PROVENCE? Well, unlike so many French Restaurants, where you walk out bloated from all the sauce salt and sugar, LA PROVENCE serves you a menu that is light but the taste is absolutely French dining heaven. It offers a twist of California cuisine and Italian influence. Predominant on the menu are local fish and game and occasionally lamb, served with fresh vegetables. Rather than talk about the menu, you will find it below. I believe this the the best way for diners to decide if they want to give it a try.

Appetizer Menu

Grandes Assiettes Provençale

Soupe du Jour

$8

La Pissaladière

A Savory Provençale Pie, Garnished with Caramelized Onions, Olives, and Anchovies

$9

Salade Vegan
Baby Leaf Salad, Asparagus, Cucumber, Leek, Radish, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, and Truffle Oil Dressing

$9

Signature de La Provence

Rillete de Canard
Home Made Duck Pistachio “Rillette” with Apricot Marmalade and Walnut Cake

$11

La Niçoise à Notre Façon
Mesclun Salad, Soft Egg, Yellow Wax Beans, Purple Potatoes, Bell Pepper Confit, Seared Tuna, Anchovies, Caper Berries, Olives

$11

Poulpe à la Galicienne

Octopus, Heirloom Tomatoes, Scalions, Sundried Tomatoes Pesto

$12

Carpaccio de Veau à la “Pagnol”
All-Natural Veal Carpaccio, Organic Artichoke Salad, Green Pepper Corn Dressing

$14

Prix Fixe Menu
Appetizers, Main Course, Dessert

$34

Main Course

Risotto Aiguo Boulido
Beretta Risotto, Organic Mushrooms, Grana Padano Parmesan

$16

Le Grand Aïoli
Fresh Steamed Codfish, Seasonal Vegetables, Aioli, Pesto

$18

Filet Mignon de Porc St. Tropez
Grilled Marinated Free-Range Porc Filet, Thyme Lemongrass Jus, Broiled Vegetable Provençale Tian

$19

Poulet de la Mère Besson
Roasted Chicken Breast, Tomato Tart Tatin, Truffle Jus

$19

Saumon Mariné à l’Anis
Anis Stars Marinated Salmon , Lightly Sautéed, Parsnip Purée, Mango, Pink Peppercorn, Virgin Dressing

$21

Soupe de Poissons Canebière
Bouillabaisse Provençale with Mussels, Shrimps, , Bay Scallops, Anglerfish Perfumed with Saffron, Tarragon, “Rouille” Crouton

$22

Raviole de Lapin à la Figue California
Rabbit Confit and Figue Ravioli, Veal Jus, Fava Beans

$23

Side Order:
Tian Provençale or Parmesan Polenta or Grilled Asparagus

$7

Prix Fixe Menu
Appetizers, Main Course, Dessert

There is also an extensive wine menu, But I will warn you it is not cheap. This is a great little restaurant if you want quality, taste but DO NOT want to Max out you're credit card in this era of recession.

This is what I love about the Mission District and the Valencia St. corridor. It is just evolving into the most dynamic area of the city, while keeping its character;

Location: 1001 Guerrero St. Corner of Guerrero and 22nd. St. Hours: Mon, Wed-Sun-5:30pm-11:30pm. Phone: 415-643-4333

To Visit the LA PROVENCE website just click on the above image.