Georges Restaurant Launches Saturday Night Service

One of the Financial District's favorite neighborhood eateries, offering sustainable seafood and approachable dining, is commencing Saturday evening dinner service and happy hour beginning August 25th.

Georges, located in the historic Fugazi Building, continues to please the power lunch and weeknight dining crowd with its welcoming dining room and sustainable seafood model. Building from its growing success after a change of ownership in 2011, Georges looks to further position itself as a must-visit dining destination.

Evin Gelleri, a 5th generation San Franciscan, along with fellow partners Chef Michael Bilger and Jay Marx, took control of Georges less than two years ago and steadily built a solid reputation for offering a well-edited lunch and dinner menu.

Menu

When Gelleri brought in Bilger in 2011, he knew he had discovered a major talent. Bilger's credentials, working for such influential chefs like Carlo Middione, Moose's Brian Whitmer, Nancy Oakes, and Tyler Florence, were noteworthy. Likewise, Bilger was ready to tackle ownership duties and execute his vision of Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine while adhering to the ethics of sustainable seafood and responsible sourcing. "After 5 years at Hawaii's exclusive Kukio Golf and Beach Club and learning about the state's aquaculture system, including the hazards of overfishing and industrial fish farming, I was excited to have my own space where I could further explore sustainable options," says Bilger.


"Our menu captures the essence of classic San Francisco seafood houses, but with a contemporary twist. Many of these nostalgic places have Italian roots, which gives me a platform to explore my passion for hand made pasta and salumi."

Lunch highlights include:
- Line Caught Hawaiian Ono Ceviche-Citrus, Cucumber, Avocado ($16)
- Crispy Soft Shell Crab Roll-Remoulade, Pickled Green Tomatoes, Piquillo Pepper, BBQ Spice Potato Chips ($21)
- Achiote Marinated Fish Tacos-Grilled Mahi Mahi, Cumin-Lime Slaw, Crema Cassera ($16)
Dinner highlights include:
- Crudo of Albacore Tuna-Hearts of Palm, Garum, McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon ($17)
- Sheep's Milk Ricotta Gnocchi-English Peas, White Corn, Beech Mushrooms, Reggiano, Truffle Oil ($11/19)
- New England Day Boat Scallops-Bacon Braised Summer Beans, Charred Scallion
Grits, Spicy Shellfish Jus ($29)


Beverage Program

Fellow partner, Jay Marx, who heads the bar program, consulted with an established San Francisco bartender to create the current cocktail menu that includes classic and modern takes on drinks like the Anthol Brose and Sazerac ($11). The wine list is California-focused, with 20 wines-by-the-glass available. Several labels offered are affiliated with the Fish Friendly Farming non-profit. Saturday's Happy Hour, which runs from 5-6 pm, offers local ($1) and East Coast ($1.75) oysters from its Raw Bar, and for a limited time, a glass of complementary champagne.

Georges is located at 415 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Hours are Monday-Friday,
11 am - 10 pm, Saturday 5 pm-10 pm. Happy Hour hours are Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm, Saturday 5 pm-6 pm. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 956-6900 or visiting OpenTable on their website, www.georgessf.com