Even though 1300 Fillmore was designed with history in mind, it still has one foot firmly in the 21st century. Often noted as one of the best designed restaurants in San Francisco, the brainchild of David Lawrence and Monetta White manages to pay tribute to the Jazz Era of San Francisco’s Fillmore Street and the city’s current urban vibe all at once.
The restaurant consists of two distinct areas. Walk in the front door, and veer to the left, and you’ll be transported to a timeless jazz-style lounge. 1950s style leather furniture stands out against backlit black and white photos of jazz and blue legends.
Walk straight ahead past the hostess booth, and you’ll enter the more modern dining area (with plenty of jazz era undertones). A menu of authentic soul food and a live jazz band completes the experience.
Interior designer Colum McCartan designed the space to emulate what Lawrence and White love most about this neighborhood, this time period and this style of music. Custom furniture and light fixtures, warm wood and plush leather couches give the dining room the same relaxed but luxe vibe as the lounge and bar.
Next time you’re in San Francisco, visit 1300 Fillmore for live music, cocktails and genuine soul food.
Love this place!