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The Cavalier

English Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Gastropub$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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The Cavalier

8.1^/10

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Ranked #10 for pies in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Washington Post
"Order the lamb scrumpets, scotch egg and the welsh rarebit soufflé."(11 Tips)
"Get the scotch egg and chips with beef drippings."(22 Tips)
"Loved the hen egg hollandaise!"(8 Tips)
"Brussel sprouts chips $9, quail eggs $3 and cocktails best."(6 Tips)

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Megan AllisonJune 29, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Fish & chips in the bar when you're missing London. Marlowe burger in the dining room for making deals in SF. Royal gin & tonic (blanc) is my go-to, but the whole cocktail menu is on point
SFGateJanuary 21, 2015
This restaurant offers its own take on British pub food, adding a California touch. The steak and fish and chips are particularly good. Service is superb, as are the cocktails. Read more
Chris MessinaOctober 1, 2018
Been here 5+ times
HH: Daily 2:30-5:30pm; includes select $8 wine and cocktails, $5 draught beer, and discounted bites, like crispy Brussels sprouts chips ($5), Hen Egg Hollandaise ($8), and a $12 Marlowe Burger.
Mike WinstonAugust 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Can't go wrong with anything at this incredible restaurant. Don't miss the Lamb Scrumpets, Tartares, Cocktails, Duck Duck Scotch Egg, and Welsh Rarebit Soufflé. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Spencer HoltawayJanuary 12, 2016
Did I just spend $28 on a shepherd's pie? Yes. What's it worth it (pie, service, real ale/bitter availability)? Yes.
EaterMay 23, 2017
Every day from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at upscale British pub The Cavalier brings "Bevvys and Bites" a daily happy hour with $8 cocktails, $10 boilermakers, and some discounted food. Read more
Washington PostFebruary 13, 2014
Critic Tom Sietsema: "I can’t recall eating better, or bigger, Scotch eggs. Puccio uses duck eggs instead of the usual chicken eggs and wraps them in duck confit rather than the usual sausage." Read more
Verne SmithAugust 19, 2017
Great service was matched by extremely good food. The potted Dungeness crab was exceptional. Definitely not a cheap night out but worth it for an occasion.
DensMarch 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Classiest place for breakfast in the hood. Sure, the bacon egg & cheese sandwich is $13, but is a reeeaaaallllyyy good $13 breakfast sandwich :)
Tom ADecember 20, 2014
A great London pub in the hear of SF! The food is unique for SF yet an excellent example of a London pub. Lamb, steak fries in beef fat, pot pies, fish n chips, the list goes on! I'll be back
ThrillistNovember 4, 2013
The Cavalier is giving you exactly what you want with an all-day, every-day breakfast and lunch that also happens to be bacon-sandwich-level delicious. Read more
martina souradaAugust 10, 2013
simply. awesome. cant lose with the salads, fish n chips are perfect, ale brined pork is insane. dont even get me started on how sublime the cocktails are.... the barrister, the whiz bang ....mmmmm
Tom CoatesMarch 12, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Produces a really delicious but fairly inauthentic third-hand simulation of good British gastropub food. Everything is good - particularly the drinks - and I strongly recommend it.
Joseph LeeAugust 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Absolutely amazing. It's as if I had never left London. Weather included sadly in August. Oysters. Quail egg. Splendid. Fish and Chips. Then the scotch egg. Speechless. Cocktails ... Amazing. Bramble.
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
While the entrees are superb (More Steak and Oyster Pie, please!), we think this is the perfect spot for breakfast. Don’t miss the Hen Egg Hollandaise with Ham & Cheese Soldiers.
Wilson Favre-DelerueJune 24, 2017
This is your gastro pub in town: a good selection of British ales and lagers and classic pub fare taken upscale.
Queenie C.January 26, 2015
Romantic spot. Start your day off with breakfast end your night with dessert. Doesn't hurt that it's next to Hotel Zetta...also a hip spot to stay when in SF.
K YuloSeptember 30, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Come famished. The quail eggs, a White Lady and super-tender lamb scrumpets were perfection. Puccio never does a steak wrong, but the beef-dripping chips stole the show. Plan to finish the menu soon!
meganAugust 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Crab/shrimp app is my jam and the hen egg hollandaise will make your (British) mama cry. Pimm's Cup cocktail is the tops!
Jacob Van De WeertJanuary 11, 2015
The ribeye comes with some homemade thick-cut fries. Which are delicious on their own, but drowning them in the marrow gravy is a must for ultimate deliciousness.
Kimberly WongOctober 5, 2013
Great ambience and fantastic service. Our bartender was generous with the pours and even offered to give me a "splash" (aka half glass) of wine while I waited for my friend to finish his drink! Love!!
Ms HeleneAugust 25, 2018
Brussel sprouts chips $9, quail eggs $3 and cocktails best. Skip scallops $32 but not the almond joy dessert
Rachel KingNovember 7, 2014
The waiter described the Cavalier Salad as "beautiful," and he wasn't kidding. It was DELICIOUS -- the best house salad anywhere. (Instantly vegan if you say w/o cheese too.)
Rikin DiwanMarch 27, 2015
The breakfast is simple but so good. Also the mix of classic rock songs has everyone bobbing their heads and humming guitar solos.
Jina AnneOctober 19, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Amazing service. Amazing food. Try the duck duck scotch egg. Wow. Also the steak & egg pie!
Jordan MJune 17, 2017
There's something satisfying about plaid wallpaper... and perfect scrambled eggs.
Melissa NagyAugust 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Order the lamb scrumpets, scotch egg and the welsh rarebit soufflé.
TaminatorApril 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Looking forward to the new cocktails (finally) after 8 months with British inspired drinks by British battles such as Battle of Trafalgar, described enthusiastically by Gabriel the GM!
Chris MaddernJune 19, 2016
The Brussel sprout chips are amazing. Deviled quail eggs for all! Also one of the best Sheppard's pies I've ever had.
Rob MaddisonJanuary 29, 2016
Great English-themed bistro - try the hollandaise with cheese and ham soldiers
naveenJune 3, 2014
Been here 5+ times
to start: the prawns. the duck duck scotch egg.
Robert Tolar HainingMarch 3, 2018
I just had a simple breakfast of eggs, toast, and coffee, but it was all prepared very well.
Kim Sanders-WhittleJanuary 20, 2017
Rib eye, hen egg hollandaise with toast soldiers, quail egg mayo, scotch egg.. yum
Martha RotterJune 29, 2015
Service is outstanding! Loved the lambs scrumpets especially, but all the appetizers are delicious. Great cocktails too!
Lori KingMay 10, 2015
Get the scotch egg and chips with beef drippings. Yum! Cocktails are delicious, too.
Bogo GiertlerAugust 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fabulous British fare. Try the quail eggs and the beef dripping chips. If you ask nicely on a slow night, you might end up in Marianne's.
Lindsay LinJuly 3, 2017
Amazing scotch eggs and lamb scrumpets
StephanySeptember 9, 2018
Happy hour dozen oyster and a bottle of Rose for $30. They also serve the famed Marlowe burger if you need more sustenance.
Elliot PearsonMarch 30, 2015
Loved the hen egg hollandaise! Cool British influence throughout the menu including a range of draft ales.
Jorge COctober 5, 2014
The RibEye Steak is one of the best i've ever tried. Mid-rare will be juicy inside and crunchy outside.
Brad TFebruary 25, 2018
Scotched egg was perfect. While the Tomato Benedict has promise it was unfort served cold (not on purpose). Baked eggs just so so.
Tanner ChristensenAugust 26, 2015
Brunch with a stellar breakfast sandwich and superb coffee any day of the week.
Scott ShouseAugust 13, 2013
Good food, super friendly staff and celebrity sightings (tonight was Tyler Florence) the space is nicely designed, but be prepared to speak up, the noise level is quite high.
KarstenNovember 17, 2014
Order the Brussels sprouts chips, the fish and chips, and the pumpkin pudding!
Melissa WJune 11, 2016
Cutest little deviled eggs - not too creamy, countered by (sharp) arugula and vinaigrette
Rachel RothJune 1, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Quail egg mayonnaise is like a mini deconstructed deviled egg (also like crack)
ShinaMarch 21, 2018
Okay, soo the scones at brunch are so amazing. Try and make a reservation beforehand for better seating choices.
Natalie MSeptember 25, 2015
Great, helpful and friendly staff. Their Marianne room in the back is lovely for private parties!
katie naglOctober 27, 2013
Best fish n chips I've ever had (also echoed by my British friend). But skip the brussels - they don't compare to Marlowe.
Lee HuffordJune 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Cool Bar, Good Lunch menu & Great Staff

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