orson

Watch Elizabeth on Top Chef Masters on our digital wall Wednesday June 17. Screenings at 8 and 9pm.

We're opening for lunch on 6/10!

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"Go ahead scribble Orson on your must-see, must-taste list.
It's a hot one." read more
~ Nicole Ramirez, NBC Bay Area, May 2009

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"Orson showcases the best of local Bay Area foods,
coupled with some impressive culinary science."
~ Thomas Brown, UpTake, February 2009

On two recent visits, I was by turns bedazzled with whimsical presentations of traditional favorites, given a crash course in chemistry, and pleasantly startled by playful little surprises tucked away in unexpected places. But the playing is indeed serious: As celebrity-chef Elizabeth Falkner’s newest entry in the crowded San Francisco restaurant space, Orson showcases the best of local Bay Area foods, coupled with some impressive culinary science. read more
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Come and experience what executive chef and owner Elizabeth Falkner is doing South of Market. Expect deliciously satisfying dishes showcasing the best of contemporary California cuisine, with a touch of surprise and a modern edge. From creative cocktails in a welcoming lounge to witty desserts shared between neighbors and friends, Orson brings together the vibrancy and creativity of San Francisco.

"I'm a chef first," says Falkner, the owner of Citizen Cake restaurant and patisserie in Hayes Valley, a popular contender on "Iron Chef America" and the author of Demolition Desserts. "Last year was part of the evolution of opening a second restaurant and expanding the production side of the bakery. Now I'm really enjoying being back in the kitchen."

With a team including sous chefs Elgin Espiritu and Josh Capone, manager Kristen Capella, and business partner Sabrina Riddle, Falkner is bringing Orson back to her original vision, focusing on great food that's both exciting and approachable. And with a new program of digital and video art installations in conjunction with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, this stylish restaurant, bar, and lounge is uniting art and design with exciting cuisine and a lively social scene.

And, don't miss our $5 Classic Cocktail Hour from 5-7pm nightly where we serve you the classics, wines by the glass and beers for just $5!

HOURS
Tuesday - Friday:
lunch menu 11:30am - 2:30pm
dinner menu 5-10pm
bar + lounge 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm to close
cocktails, wines by the glass & special beers @ $5 each 5-7pm

Saturday:
dinner menu 5-10pm
bar + lounge 5pm to close
cocktails, wines by the glass & special beers @ $5 each 5-7pm

LOCATION
508 4th Street (between Bryant & Brannan Streets)
Map and directions

Parking for Orson - $5 even on game days!
Orson guests can park in the Bank of America lot on the corner of 4th and Brannan for $5 after 5pm every day including game days! Just call us at (415) 777-1508 for the special code and keep your restaurant receipt.

Street parking is also available.

Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and American Express