SIDE A
SIDE A is a Modern American Bistro at 2814 19th St with chicken cutlet, gnocchi, cheeseburger, and craft cocktails.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app — saves, bookings, and concierge access live there. Same editors, same standards.
- Address
- 2814 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Phone
- (415) 231-4969
- Website
- sideasf.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
San Francisco Chronicle No. 56 in 2026
San Francisco Chronicle ranked SIDE A at No. 56 in its Bay Area Restaurants list in 2026, and the restaurant also received 2025 recognition from Esquire and Resy. The format is a Modern American Bistro.
Chicken cutlet, gnocchi, cheeseburger
Chicken cutlet, gnocchi, and cheeseburger anchor the signatures, with craft cocktails also in scope. Dinner runs upscale casual with standard pacing, smart casual dress, and a lively noise level, so plan it for an energetic night out.
Cuisine and Recognition
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDE A | Modern American Bistro | $$ | Mission | |
| Plow | American Breakfast & Brunch | $$ | Potrero Hill | |
| RT Rotisserie | Rotisserie Chicken & New American | $$ | Hayes Valley | |
| Jules | Sourdough Pizza | $$$ | Hayes Valley | |
| The Spot Lounge | American Casual | $$ | , | Mission District |
| Dolores Park Cafe | American Cafe | $$ | , | Mission |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Eater Coffee Guide
Eater
San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants #56
San Francisco Chronicle
Esquire Best New Restaurants
Esquire
Resy Best of the Hit List
Resy
San Francisco Chronicle Best New Bay Area Restaurants
San Francisco Chronicle
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Modern
- Trendy
- Cozy
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 4–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 4–10 PM
- Friday
- 4–11 PM
- Saturday
- 4–11 PM
- Sunday
- 4–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Small, lively space with friendly service, crowded and noisy atmosphere enhanced by DJ-spun hip-hop, R&B, and soul records.