If you enjoy eating upscale American food in a corporate, bank-like setting, Bradley Ogden`s restaurant might be the place for you. One Market gets consistent raves from business people and tourists alike. Yankee pot roast is a favorite, as is the roasted chicken breast with mashed potatoes. Desserts like creme brulee, sund`s and root-beer floats are homey and huge. Service is friendly and informative.
Best known for the gutsy cooking of celebrity chef Bradley Ogden and new protege Adrian Hoffman, this is a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant serves an American and Californian menu. Expect the average entrée to cost over $20, and patrons are quite appropriate dressing casual, but fashionable.
Atmosphere: One Market opened in 1993 and has been one of San Francisco`s most popular ever since. You`ll be able to take in the view of Ferry Building and Bay Bridge from many seats here.
Architectually, the restaurant is in an historic structure. The restaurant has an elegant and contemporary décor. The interior is accented by warm tones, enhanced by displayed works by local artists and flowers and plants, and the lighting is warm. Structurally, the restaurant utilizes glass and windows, and this is a white tableclothe restaurant.
The restaurant is spacious with high ceilings with seating for 175 people. It is contemporary and energetic and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem here - noise level is unobtrusive. Also, you`ll notice that there are chef tables.
More Reasons to Go: The live jazz is a great part of your dining experience at this restaurant every evening. One Market is appropriate (if not ideal) for impressing clients and private parties.
Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. The menu here at One Market is rewritten frequently to stay fresh and creative based on availability given the time of year. The cuisine here is influenced by availability of fresh fish and shellfish, produce, meats, poultry, game and other products provided by local ranchers and growers. Some of the more popular menu items include: Skillet-Roasted Maryland Striped Bass with Chorizo-Kale Stew, New Potatoes and Rouille;Truffled Pheasant Breast with Celery Root Hash and Artichoke Cream; Warm Caramel Pecan Tart with Bourbon Ice Cream and Hot Fudge Sauce.
A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is a superb wine list with vintage options. In addition, the restaurant has both a lounge and a seated bar inside.
Notable Mention: Food&Wine Mag:“Best American Wine List–San Francisco,”1998 San Francisco Chronicle: “Bay Area`s Top 100 Restaurants,” 1998.
``three-and-a-half stars...it`s rare to find a menu that is so different yet so delicious that I want to order everything...In all, One Market, like the view right outside its door--has been reborn. It`s a destination in its own right.`` Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle
Of Interest: Don`t miss the impressive wine list with many selections that are impossible to find farther away from California`s wine country. Wine Enthusiast: Top 10 wine-friendly restaurants in San Francisco, 1998
About the Chef: Ogden graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with honors and was the recipient of the Richard T. Keating Award, given to the student most likely to succeed. In March 2000, he returned for his oldest son’s graduation and also presented the keynote speech for the annual graduating class of his alma mater, at which time they bestowed Ogden with the Chef of the Year Award.
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested. Carryout is available. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. A childrens menu is available.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
Tips on Finding: Easy to get to. At the foot of Market Street. Across from the Ferry Building. Near the end of the California Street Cable Car line and the Embarcadero BART Station. There`s even a bus stop across the street.
Hours of Operation: LUNCH: Mon-Fri, 11:30-2:00 DINNER: Mon-Fri from 5:30; Sat. from 5:00
