Gentilly

We really came in for drinks (highly recommend the Penicillin - don’t ask me what’s in it but it is dangerously drinkable) and decided to get a few small plates as well. The Brussels sprouts were ridiculously delicious as was the wings we ordered. I wasn’t as keen on the jalapeño cornbread but that was only because the other two dishes were so good. No matter, my partner was very happy to finish off the cornbread. Aside from the drinks and the food, relaxed vibe, not crowded, a mix of locals and what I, as a native, would call ‘not from the neighbourhood’ or ‘in from the Marina’. Very nice spot to while away a few hours.

Please try this restaurant. I was visiting SF with my husband while he took the State BAR, and after a long, taxing day of testing, we found Gentilly and it breathed life back into him. We ordered the Cajun pasta and the dish with the pulled pork, ribs, and mac. Outstanding food. Ribs slipped off the bone. They have a nice selection of non-alcoholic craft sodas, plus lots of awesome cocktails...which I ordered the second night because we HAD to go back! The first night we ate in the back room and another table was doing a murder mystery which was really cool. We ate in the lounge on the second night and chatted with our server, Jessica - - super cool human being, so kind and engaging! Someone came in and the bartender new him by name, asked if he wanted his favorite thing, and put his program on the TV. It was so wholesome and made it feel homey. I genuinely want to visit this area of SF just to go back to Gentilly! This restaurant is obviously a passion project and I'm so happy places like this exist. My only complaint is that it's so far away from where I live! Then again if I lived close to Gentilly I'd probably gain a lot of weight, especially since they serve a brownie with ice cream and salted caramel. You'd be doing yourself a great disservice if you didn't try it!

Beignets are fabulous and fluffy. Loved the Cauliflower Po Boy

Nice atmosphere, good cocktails. Shrimp & grits were excellent.

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: Food was standard fare. Would I come back: Probably not The extended review… Food: Beignets - 2/3 - These were a little bit flat and not quite as airy or puffy that I'm used to. Shrimp and Grits - 3/3 - Food was pretty standard fare. I could have ussed a few more shrimps to tie me over. Service: 3/5 - Staff was friendly but a tad slow. Ambiance: 3/5 - The main dining room is located in the backside of a bar.