It's a Thursday date night dinner, no special occasion, and if we aren't staring into each other's eyes they are fixed on the romantic view of the tugs boat lights twinkling the dark bay water. We have the best seat in the house not only because our first class dining table, but because we were there together. Butterfly, located at Pier 33 waterfront, has to be thus far the best restaurant experience I've received in all my restaurant encounters. This place had me at hello when its elevating windows presented us a dramatic view of San Francisco's bay, the classy salt chuck decor and live jazz music that utterly set the vibe of intimacy and exoticism. And ultimately, the food was absolutely phenomenal [It was funny how Colton and I both chose that word to describe everything best]. As appetizers we went with the smoked salmon and strawberry salad rolls with a Nouc Cham dipping sauce, onion sprouts, and toasted shallots. This course was light, delectable, and refreshing with every bite simply preparing us for our dinner feast being cooked up in the kitchen. As for our main entrees, Colton opted with the Teriyaki Grilled Hanger steak with Iacopi Farms sweet pea stir fry, potato leek gratin, portabello mushrooms, and a miso Jus de Veau. As for myself, the wood oven roasted Peking duck [seared] with a Hoison cream sauce, duck leg confit crepes, and brooks farms sunflower sprouts. What these dishes all had in common was its presentation, portion, and luscious flavors within each component on the plate. This joint is an absolute must when fine dining in the bay area and I promise that your tab is a tab well spent. Whether you decide for lunch or dinner, expect outstanding service, hospitality, and a happy tummy. [Ladies, remember to dress classy when feasting classy food]
