Txoko

Amidst the home-style Italian restaurants and trendy sushi bars, Txoko provides Telegraph Hill locals a real Euskal Herria treat. The Basque influenced menu boasts seafood and meat dishes, ranging from Fanny Bay Oysters appetizer to Almond Wood Grilled Veal Chop, served with Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Potato Gratin, Crispy Sweetbreads, and Grilled Scallions all under a Sherry Sauce. The terse assortment of starters, entrees and sides is accompanied by the “Big Plates” section.To continue the Basque effect, the Pintxos, or bar snacks, leave little to desire. Options like Duck Rillette or Bocadillo de Boquerones prove Txoko is not a typical chips and salsa joint. For special occasions, or a night spent solely immersed in the food, Txoko offers a “Chef’s Choice Menu” where for $50 guests relax while a five course meal chosen by the chef arrives at their table. With the options change daily, patrons will never have the same experience twice. For a quick vacation without ever leaving the city, head to Txoko and submerge the senses in Basque inspiration.