housemade SOURDOUGH, straus butter or sicilian olive oil 8
highwater OYSTERS, c0rnito giallo and shallot mignonette 5
LOBSTER MUSHROOM, confit, persimmon and tarragon mignonette, milk bread 18
PANISSE FRITES, confit egg yolk and garlic “aioli,” chili crisp 10
KURI SQUASH, black garlic-honey vinaigrette, sour cream, pepita crunch 14
charred SAVOY CABBAGE, anchovy butter, parmesan vinaigrette, hazelnut 12
hobb’s bacon BEIGNETS, yuzu and buttermilk ranch 14
flannery beef TARTARE, guajillo chile, smoked shoyu, pickled jalapeño, house aioli, peanuts 19
SUNCHOKE soup, maple crème fraîche, apple, parsley oil 17
star route LETTUCES, delicata squash, persimmon, date vinaigrette, pistachio 19
semolina CASARECCE, white wine, caramelized leeks, apple, chanterelle, aged cheddar 27
california HALIBUT, bintje potatoes, braised kale, anchoïade, kimchi beurre blanc 45
DUCK CONFIT, roasted cauliflower, celery root, spiced grapes, almond gremolata, jus 40
wagyu NY STRIP, “entrecôte,” grilled broccoli, oyster sauce, toasted farro 52
LUMBERJACK CAKE, medjool date, coconut, buttermilk ice cream 12
chocolate BUDINO, fudge brownie, crème fraîche, pecan croquant 12
SUNDAE, tahitian vanilla ice cream, spiced plum, oat crumble 12
CHEF’S TASTING MENU 98 per person, requires full table participation
supplemental wine pairing 68 per person
The listed menu is a seasonal sample menu and is subject to change.
A 7%surcharge will be added to your bill
+ Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Robert Hernandez
Chef In Residence
We’re honored to welcome Chef Robert Hernandez to Frances for an extraordinary residence.
Many of you know Robert from his celebrated tenure as Executive Chef at Octavia, his turn on Top Chef Season 19, or his recent work at Bar Jabroni. Over the years, Robert has built a reputation for crafting dishes that are as thoughtful and technique-driven as they are delicious; amplifying seasonal ingredients with bold, memorable flavors.
Whether you've been following his career from the beginning or are experiencing his cooking for the first time, we’re delighted to share his vision with you. Reservations are now open, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the table.
Our dining experience will retain its familiar rhythm and format, offering both our à la carte selections and chef’s tasting menus each evening.