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1398 Haight (at Masonic) San Francisco, CA 94117

415-864-7468

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Critics'
Pick
Best Fried Food
Award Winner 2009

Cuisine(s): Brewery

Hours: Sun 10am-11pm, Mon-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri 12pm-1am, Sat 10am-1am

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa
Attire: Casual

Features: Delivery, Takeout

Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Street

Description

There are many brew pubs in the U.S. (particularly on the West Coast), but most of them look like atmosphere-challenged sports bars and serve Miller and Bud knockoffs to match. Magnolia brewmaster and proprietor Dave McLean does things differently. Magnolia - a converted early-20th-century pharmacy - is all dark wood, Grateful Dead-inspired friezes, and intimate booths. The pub boasts a revolving range of house-made beers (typically, about five cask-conditioned and around 12 on tap) from a tangy Kalifornia Kölsch to a velvety Cole Porter. Magnolia also serves guest beers from all over Europe, with the offerings frequently betraying McLean's disposition toward British ales. Chef Ronnie New's menu of seasonal, organic food pairs perfectly with the house brews to create a true artisan brewery experience.

2009 | Best Fried Food

Fried Chickenat Magnolia Puband Brewery1398 Haight (at Masonic), 864-7468www.magnoliapub.comWould Magnolia's peppery fried chicken taste as good if it wereavailable every night of the week, instead of only on Thursdays? It'ssomething to ponder as you address your crisp, golden half-bird, servedwith two different sides every week (they could be grits, gravy, andspinach, or perhaps mashed potatoes and braised carrots). The specialis available from 5 p.m. "until we run out." This is one... More »
2007 | Best Brew Pub

There are many brew pubs in the U.S. (particularly on the West Coast), but most of them look like atmosphere-challenged sports bars and serve Miller and Bud knock-offs to match. Magnolia brewmaster and propietor Dave McLean does things differently. Instead of swamping customers' conversations with wall-to-wall flat plasma TV screens blaring college football games across a converted warehouse, Magnolia -- a converted early-20th-century pharmacy -- is all dark wood, Grateful... More »
2005 | Best Beer Bar

There are always 10 to 12 house-made beers on tap here (as well as another three to five on the hand pumps), including the award-winning Blue Bell Bitter and Proving Ground IPA and such original creations as Sara's Ruby Mild ("with a hint of black cherries"), Cole Porter ("just a hair shy of being a stout"), and the hearty, chewy oatmeal Stout of Circumstance. (Seasonal offerings include Jubilee Pale Ale, to celebrate the Haight Street Fair and the start of summer; Old Thunderpussy... More »

Trends in Beer: The House Brew Comes to Bar Tartine, Public House, and More

By Jason Henry | Wed, March 28, 2012

Remember those Virginia Slims ads with women frolicking beneath the proclamation, "You've Come a Long Way, Baby!"? That's pretty much how beer geeks feel these days. Once the sovereign domain of wine,... More »
SF Beer Week Day 8: The Old and the New

By Jason Henry | Fri, February 17, 2012

Have you ever heard somebody utter the phrase, "it ages like a fine beer"? Neither have we, but that shouldn't indicate that beer doesn't age gracefully. Under proper conditions, certain styles of bee... More »
SF Beer Week: Singles Edition

By Jason Henry | Tue, February 14, 2012

You already celebrated Valentine's Day early, and now you're feeling jaded. Take one last shot at finding your soulmate at this aphrodisiac-fueled event: Oyster Extravaganza, Valentine Edition Where:... More »
Begin Your Liver Training: It's Strong Beer Month

By Jason Henry | Tue, January 31, 2012

They say you are what you eat. Since February is Strong Beer Month, you're going to get pretty buff over the next few weeks. Buff and tipsy, most likely. For the tenth year, the Magnolia and 21st Amen... More »
It's Now Fried Chicken Night Almost Every Night of the Week

By Jonathan Kauffman | Wed, December 7, 2011

There are restaurants that specialize in fried chicken and restaurants known for their fried chicken specials. Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc may be the most famous of the latter -- his chicken has become so ... More »
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Main Menu

Appetizers

$8.50

Shrimp and Beef Dumplings
rice wine asian dipping sauce

$10.50

Crispy Cornmeal Crusted Calamari
with slow cooked marinara and rice wine chili pepper dipping sauce

$9.50

Sausage and Wild Mushroom Quesadilla
cilantro lime sour cream, corn salsa

$12.95

Magnolia Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
with chipotle pepper aioli and green onion basil oil

$12.50

Petite Wellingtons
marinated dry aged beef with wild mushrooms in puff pastry with bordelaise sauce

$12.75

Creamed Spinach and Artichoke Dip
with corn tortillas

Salads

$6.95

Market Greens
tossed with tomato, marinated red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

$10.50

Magnolia’s Chopped Salad
balsamic vinaigrette, crumbles of gorgonzola, chopped premium bacon, buttermilk onion rings

$9.95

Caesar Salad
shaved pecorino romano, garlicky herb croutons, romano crisp

Pizzas

$10.50

Grilled Margherita
plum tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella, basil and garden herbs

$11.00

Market
wild mushroom, black olives, caramelized onions, mozzarella, pecorino cheese and truffle oil

Sides $6

Fresh Cut French Fries

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Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

1398 Haight (at Masonic) San Francisco, CA 94117

415-864-7468

Description

2009 | Best Fried Food

2007 | Best Brew Pub

2005 | Best Beer Bar

By Jason Henry | Wed, March 28, 2012

By Jason Henry | Fri, February 17, 2012

By Jason Henry | Tue, February 14, 2012

By Jason Henry | Tue, January 31, 2012

By Jonathan Kauffman | Wed, December 7, 2011