Contigo

Chef-owner Brett Emerson neatly combines Catalan small plates with Bay Area organic sensibilities, set in a cleverly-designed, calming atmosphere. The long counter overlooking the kitchen is perfect for a lazy afternoon sipping Portugese wine and consuming delectable lamb-and-pork albondigas, a perfect octopus salad with olives and grapefruit and savory little pork belly bocadillos on brioche buns. The only place in SF to try jamón iberico de bellota—notoriously rare Galacian artisanal hams—which draws foodies in droves.