Heritage pork trio – Sutro’s at The Cliff House

Heritage pork trio - Sutro's at The Cliff House
Braised belly, seared tenderloin, choucroute “strudel”, apple demi glace. $36
Sutro’s at The Cliff House, San Francisco CA

Ugh, I was disappointed by this plate. The tenderloin was dry, the choucroute (pork spring roll) was SUPER greasy, and the pork belly was ALL fat! I did like the flavor of the belly and the demi glace, but I really couldn’t eat much of the dish. Lame!

Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach.

Dungeness crab and artichoke ravioli – Sutro’s at The Cliff House

Dungeness crab and artichoke ravioli - Sutro's at The Cliff House
Meyer lemon beurre blanc, brioche, artichoke chips. $33
Sutro’s at The Cliff House, San Francisco CA

A little of this went a long way! I liked the flavors at first, but after a few bites the beurre blanc dominated everything. It was so rich that it definitely overwhelmed the dungeness crab inside the ravioli. I wish this dish was a bit more balanced because it read so appetizingly.

Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine - Sutro's at The Cliff House
Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine, brut, Somoma. $10

Braised mussels – Sutro’s at The Cliff House

Braised mussels - Sutro's at The Cliff House
Harissa, caramelized onions, Anchor Steam beer, grilled herb focaccia. $18
Sutro’s at The Cliff House, San Francisco CA

Wow, this dish was pretty amazing! The mussels were large and plump, and that sauce and caramelized onions were perfect. It was rich and smoky and SO flavorful. Noms!

Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine - Sutro's at The Cliff House
Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine, brut, Somoma. $10