Lazy Bear

"A veritable temple to modern cooking and chef culture juxtaposed with rustic cabin chic carves out a unique niche in the Mission." Full review

"There’s no end to the buzz of chef David Barzelay’s pop-up turned permanent, or the quest for a ticket to one of his modern American dinners." Full review

"The design is for diners to mingle as if they were at a cocktail party at a private home. The medley of cocktail dishes begins with a whipped scrambled egg served in a shot glass, layered with bacon." Full review

"A popular underground pop-up goes brick-and-mortar with this modern Mission neighborhood cafe serving a set menu of New American fare in a communal, dinner-party style during two nightly seatings." Full review

"Dinner at Lazy Bear is more of a supper club than a night out at your typical restaurant." Full review

"You pre-buy tickets for around $175 to attend either a 6pm or 8:30pm dinner seating. The whole group is about forty people, and you sit at one of two long communal tables." Full review

"This popular Mission District restaurant describes itself as a "modern American fine-dining dinner party." Full review

"This beloved pop-up-turned-permanent-restaurant is a testament to chef David Barzelay’s ability to host a dynamic dining experience that is as memorable as his food." Full review

"Lazy Bear might offer one of the most unusual dining experiences in San Francisco. At this modern American restaurant, there are only two seatings a night. You must buy tickets in..." Full review

"Diners are given a pencil and pamphlet informing them of the menu (with space for note-taking underneath) and are invited to enter the kitchen to chat with the talented cooks themselves." Full review