Mar 11 2009
McCormick and Kuleto’s Happy Hour Feast
McCormick & Kuleto’s is my favorite eatery in San Francisco. In fact it’s my favorite in the Bay Area. I’ve been frequenting this haunt for several years and it was a daily event in gourmet dining while I worked in Ghirardelli Square.
I found out recently that they offer a weekday happy hour menu on a continuous basis with delights that range in price from $1.95 to $4.95. Yes, that is not a typo. The items start at $1.95.
I met a friend there around 5:00 pm for an early dinner. We began with the cheeseburger which is charbroiled and served with all the fixings including a healthy portion of fries. These were not slider minis. It was a regular sized delicious cheeseburger.
For $1.95 each plate, we also ordered the beer battered mushrooms which were heavenly, tandoori chicken that was grilled to perfection, teriyaki spiced chicken, and some type of sushi plate. All these dishes were $1.95 and full plates. These were not appetizer plates.
We could not believe all this food was less than two bucks per plate. I’m seriously thinking about not buying groceries anymore and having dinner there every night.
The happy hour is from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you are a tourist and visiting with children, this is THE PLACE to go. Just look at all the money you would save. It’s actually cheaper than your fast food joints and you are getting gourmet food. Of course McCormick’s also offers gourmet fine dining in their dining room with exceptional views and prices that much. I will be reviewing the restaurant itself at a later date.
Of course you have to buy your drinks which are regular price though they did not charge me for a diet coke. I don’t know if they simply forgot or just don’t charge for sodas. Also the menus do slightly change week to week but the staple, such as the cheeseburger remain on every menu. One other thing, you are not able to order food to go. You have to experience your happy hour in the restaurant which is no problem since it’s located at Ghirardelli Square.
The menu below is the one which appears on their website.
$1.95
Classic Cheeseburger
with Fries
Hummus
Cucumbers and Grilled Pita
Shrimp Ceviche
In Citrus Marinade
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Cheddar Cheese and French Fries
Tomato Bruschetta
Balsamic Glaze and Basil
$3.95
Fried Cod Sandwich
Cheddar, Cole Slaw and Fries
Ahi Tuna Roll
Shoyu Dipping Sauce
Salmon Cakes
Lemon Butter, Apples and Leeks
Calamari
Trio of Dipping Sauces
Potato Skins
Cheddar, Sour Cream and Crispy Bacon
$4.95
Jambalaya
Cajun Red Hot Sausage and Rice
Fish Tacos
Salsa Fresca and Sour Cream
Kobe Beef Sliders
Cheddar and Caramelized Onions
Fried Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce and French Fries
Chicken & Sausage Etouffe
Simmered in Nut Brown Sauce with Rice
Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp
Butter & Old Bay
Oh, my gosh, Jo, what a repast that was! I think it’s a terrific deal, especially if you can resist the tempting cocktails. I really liked those teriyaki chicken wings - and the beer battered mushrooms! As for the cheeseburger, good grief, it had the sesame bun, tomatoes,
lettuce, red onion AND french fries, all for the $1.95. All that AND a view - find a fast food place that compares. Now that I’m jobless, it may be the place I eat one meal a day! Of course, I had the BEST company.
Thank you Carmen and I too am thinking about making it my dinner destination for the month