Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro

Frommer's Review

In a moody, urban atmosphere with wood floors and a high ceiling, this Nob Hill in-place serves imaginative food, using meticulously prepared seasonal ingredients. The bi-level dining room with well-spaced tables can get crowded and noisy at peak hours (especially under the balcony, so avoid sitting there then). Service is congenial but inconsistent. The lunch menu offers a variety of salads and sandwiches, as well as inventive dishes. One of my favorites is the mango glazed chicken breast stir-fry. At dinner, the baked crab stuffed sole is tasty, as is the vegetarian crostada (also served at lunch), which is a baked pastry filled with vegetables and cheese. Sunday brunch is also offered, with items such as Italian eggs Benedict, with pancetta and a sun-dried tomato hollandaise. An extensive wine list accompanies the menu, or you may simply opt for a martini from the full bar. In the lower level, a lounge serves less formally in a wine cellar atmosphere with live music playing 2 to 3 nights a week.

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