Address: Pier 5 Embarcadero San Francisco, Ca. 94111
Coqueta Restaurant is owned by a famous American celebrity chef that specializes in Italian California cuisine named Michael Chiarello. Coqueta offers tapas and family-style plates and drinks in a classy atmosphere. Tapas is a small Spanish savory dish typically served with drinks or a variety of appetizers served either warm or cold. Michael Chiarello is also seen on Food Network and Fine Living Network (Napa Style). He also owns the Bottega Ristorante in Napa Valley.
It took us about 25 minutes to get to Coqueta restaurant from Daly City, California. We parked our car at Pier 3 and it costs us $20 all day or a $5 per hour rate. When we arrived the friendly hostess sat us right away at the outside covered heated patio with the stunning view of the Bay Bridge. We were impressed by the prompt service of the waiters. The server reminded us to wear our masks when they are approaching our tables for Covid-19 safety. All the tables were separated 6 feet apart and have a sanitizer available on each table. We were a little bit confused on deciding what to order since it is our second time eating at a tapas restaurant. The friendly waiter suggested or recommended some of their popular dishes.
We ordered a few dishes such as the Pulpo A La Parilla which is a perfectly cooked octopus, Lubina De Mar a Mediterranean Sea Bass, Paella De Tinta a seafood paella cooked with squid ink, Croquetas De Pollo a chicken crusted with Chicharron, and fried calamari made into a sandwich with a special sauce. My wife ordered the Passion Mojito and the Galleon drinks. And for our dessert, we ordered the Churro Fantasy which is a crispy Spanish doughnut with chocolate and mixed berry powder, Manchego cheesecake with caramel popcorn, Mille Hojas de Passion a passion fruit mousse. Each dish is savory and has an average portion.
Overall, it is a very classy and unique tapas restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and an outdoor heated patio with a gorgeous view of the Bay Bridge. We were also greeted and had a nice friendly conversation with Mr. Harry which is the General Manager. We would highly recommend Coqueta to our friends and family.
Tips: After our lunch, we walked around and took pictures at Pier 7 with a beautiful view of the Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, and Transamerica building. The restaurant is also within walking distance from the Ferry Building and the Waterfront Restaurant.
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