The Abbot's Cellar

02/03/2015

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“Thank you San Francisco for the pleasure of serving you and fine food for the last two and a half years. We will continue our mission at the…”

01/06/2015

The Abbot's Cellar Closing End of January

Abbot's Cellar's last service will be Jan 31st: open Tues-Sat for the rest of the month.

It is with great sadness that we announced today that we will be closing the doors of the Abbot's Cellar by the end of the month. Our last day of service will be Saturday Jan 31st, and we will be open Tuesday-Saturday until then (closed Sunday and Monday).

We are very proud of what we created here. Since we opened in July 2012, we received a nomination for a James Beard award (Outstanding Bar Program), a 3-star review from Michael Bauer, and were on Bauer's Top 100 Restaurants list the last two years. But more than that, we further expanded the world of craft beer and food pairing. We sought to show that craft beer and fine dining are not paradoxical, and each night we saw the epiphanies happen on the faces of surprised and happy guests, and we couldn't be more proud.

But alas, the long-term financial success of the restaurant is not a reality. There are many reasons for this, but the cold hard truth is that it is becoming more and more difficult to be profitable in this industry in San Francisco, especially for a labor-intensive, fine dining restaurant. The dining scene is changing rapidly in the city, and we've felt the effects. Whatever challenges we are facing now will only become more acute as we move further into 2015. We are not the only ones to see this hard reality, and that is seen in the announcements of restaurant closures every day.

We regret that we've had to make this announcement. But we have been blessed with a stellar staff that has agreed to stay with us until the end in order to give one last month of service. So make your reservation now, and stop by to say goodbye to a unique place that was well loved. Thanks again for all your support over the years, and know that we will continue the tradition of craft beer and food over at the Monk's Kettle--that place is going nowhere....

12/02/2014

We're closed tonight for our annual Staff Holiday Party. See you all tomorrow Dec 2nd!

11/13/2014

Does someone saying you're underrated mean you're not anymore? Either way, great company to be a part of!
http://firstwefeast.com/eat/the-most-underrated-chefs-in-san-francisco/

Heaps of vibrant produce have long inspired San Francisco’s innovative farmers’ market-driven cuisine, making it one of America’s best food towns. We feel triumphant every time we snag tickets to the tasting menu at Daniel Patterson’s Coi, or settle in…

09/25/2014

its true. she is right. and i know.

Seating at The Monk's Kettle has always been a tough ticket, but waits should hopefully ease up a bit now that their new patio has made its debut. With seating for 20 (and heat lamps for those chillier days), the sidewalk perch on 16th Street is going to become very sought-after for the remainder of…

09/25/2014

its true. he's on to something there.

We asked the craft brew world’s best palates to pick iconic beers in their respective realms of expertise. This is what they chose. Whether you’re more of a dark beer guy, want something to cellar, or are just looking for a thirst quencher, we’ve got the right craft brews for y…

09/25/2014

nice job cuz!
http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/bucket-list-san-francisco-beer-lovers

Beer lovers here have it pretty sweet. With 19 San Francisco brewers and dozens of craft beer bars in a 49-square-mile city, you’re never far from a world class beer.

09/24/2014

well done monks!

09/14/2014

Chef Adam talks butter in the Chronicle!
http://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/Butter-takes-center-stage-in-Bay-Area-restaurants-5751837.php?cmpid=email-premium&t=e455b6171d320c80e0 #/7

Five years ago, Adam Dulye of the Abbot’s Cellar and the Monk’s Kettle restaurants in San Francisco wouldn’t dare serve a blue cheese gougere injected with bone marrow butter. At Homestead in Oakland, Fred Sassen churns homemade creme fraiche into table butter to complement slices of sourdough…

09/02/2014

It's time for our dear kin to pretty itself up, and reopen with OUTDOOR SEATING!!! I know, amazing.

07/16/2014

We're gearing up for a big 2nd anniversary weekend. Join us NEXT weekend, Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 for all of the festivities. Check out the link below for more details on our Cellar Sale and Sierra Nevada Beer Camp tasting menu!

If you’ve ever considered collecting bottles of fine beer and storing them till they’re aged to perfection, Christian Albertson, co-owner of The Monk’s Kettle and The Abbot’s Cellar, has saved you time, trouble, and money. 

07/15/2014

Proud to be a part of such an amazing neighborhood!!
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-francisco/dogpatch/best-sf-beer-neighborhoods-bars-restaurants.

So, Lower Haight is No. 1, right? Or The Mission?? FiDi?!?!?