Cafe Buena Vista Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Cafe Buena Vista, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of 22nd and Harrison, San Francisco. This exquisite restaurant specializes in authentic Basque-Spanish cuisine, a culinary tradition that merges the rich flavors of the Basque region with the warmth of Spanish hospitality.

The menu is a delightful exploration of classic dishes, featuring tantalizing pintxos, aromatic paellas, and tender meats grilled to perfection. Each plate is a celebration of fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques that transport you directly to the heart of Spain.

  • Pintxos: A must-try, these small bites are bursting with flavors and showcase creativity.
  • Paella: A signature dish that draws locals and tourists alike, perfectly cooked and rich with saffron.

Every visit to Cafe Buena Vista promises not just a meal, but a passionate culinary journey that warms the spirit.

Soups Salads Sides

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.95

Shrimp Louie

Cucumbers, tomato, egg, carrots.

$17.95

French Fries

$4.95

Clam Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl

$9.95

Cole Slaw

$3.75

Dungeness Crab Salad

Crab, avocado, bacon, tomato, field greens, crumbled blue cheese ranch dressing.

$23.95

Caesar Salad

$12.95

Potato Salad

$3.75

Spinach Salad

Served with bacon, red bell peppers, almonds, vinaigrette dressing.

$13.95

Garlic Fries

$7.95

Clam Chowder

$6.95

Chili

$6.95

The Buena Vista Burger

Monterey jack cheese, bacon on a sesame bun.

$15.95

Ground Turkey Burger

$14.95

Blue Burger

Blue cheese, bacon, Cajun seasoning.

$15.95

Garden Burger

Add swiss cheddar or monterey jack cheese for an additional charge.

$14.95

Hamburger

Add Swiss, cheddar, or Monterey jack cheese for an additional charge.

$14.95

Patty Melt

Sauteed onions, American cheese on rye.

$14.95

Cheddar Burger

Sauteed onions, bacon, cheddar cheese.

$15.95

Burgers

Sides

Side Of Toast

$2.25

Fresh Tomatoes

$2.95

Corn Beef Hash

$7.95

Bagel With Cream Cheese

$3.95

Sourdough Toast

$2.95

Ghirardelli Dipped Chocolate Bacon

$3.95

Ham Steak

$4.95

Sausage Patties 2

$5.95

Sausage Links 4

$5.95

House Potatoes

$3.95

Bacon Slices 3

$4.95

English Muffin

$2.95

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

$3.75

Pineapple Juice

$2.25

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

$3.75

Grapefruit Juice

$2.25

Cranberry Juice

$2.25

Tomato Juice

$2.25

Juices

Appetizers

Potato Skins

Covered with cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions.

$12.95

Nachos

Housemade chili, cheddar cheese, jalapenos salsa, sour cream, guacamole.

$13.95

Buffalo Wings

Served with blue cheese, carrots, celery.

$13.95

Crab Cakes

Served over field greens with vinaigrette dressing.

$16.95

Chicken Fingers

Served with dijon honey mustard, barbeque sauce.

$11.95

Dungeness Crab Cocktail

$20.95

Seafood Cocktail

Bay shrimp, prawns with housemade cocktail sauce.

$17.95

Denver Omelette

Ham, onions, green peppers, American cheese.

$15.95

NY Steak Eggs 8oz

$20.95

Cheese Omelette

Add bacon, sausage, or shrimp for an additional charge.

$13.95

Eggs Blackstone

Poached eggs, fresh sliced heirloom tomatoes, hollandaise.

$15.95

Cinnamon French Toast, Vermont Maple Syrup

$12.95

The Jack Koeppler Omelette

Bacon, onions, green peppers, fresh mushrooms.

$14.95

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict

Crab cakes covered with choron sauce.

$19.95

Mexican Omelette

Green chilies, pepper jack, green sour cream, guacamole, salsa.

$14.95

Classic Eggs Benedict

Canadian bacon.

$15.95

Spinach And Cheese Omelette

$14.95

Corn Beef Hash Served With Poached Eggs

$15.95

BV. Breakfast Combo

French toast, Vermont maple syrup, two eggs, two pieces of bacon.

$14.95

2 Eggs Toast

$9.95

Dungeness Crab Omelette

Dungeness crab, heirloom tomatoes, swiss cheese.

$21.95

Eggs 2

with choice of sausage links or bacon.

$14.95

Country Eggs Benedict

Sausage patties.

$16.95

Breakfast Served All Day

Desserts

N.Y. Style Cheesecake

$5.95

Carrot Cake

$5.95

Warm Bread Pudding With Irish Whisky Sauce

$5.95

Molten Chocolate Cake

$5.95

Tuna Melt

$14.95

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Served on sweet French bread.

$16.95

Dungeness Crab Melt

Served on san Francisco sourdough, swiss cheese, spring mix balsamic vinaigrette.

$22.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

With jack cheese.

$15.95

Rueben

Grilled corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island served on .

$15.95

Hot Pastrami

Served on an onion roll with swiss cheese.

$15.95

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Served on sweet french bread.

$13.95

B L T

choice of bread.

$14.95

French Dip

Served with au jus on fresh sweet French bread.

$16.95

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Add ham for an additional charge.

$9.95

Turkey Club Sandwich

served with ham or bacon.

$14.95

Sandwiches

Entrees

Cable Car Meatloaf

Served with vegetables, mashed potatoes, house gravy.

$16.95

Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner

Vegetables, mashed potatoes.

$19.95

Spaghetti And Meatballs

House made meatballs, marinara sauce.

$16.95

Grilled Salmon

Asparagus, mashed potatoes, lemon tarragon sauce.

$21.95

New York Strip 8oz

Served with vegetables, mashed potatoes.

$21.95

Fresn Trout

Served with vegetables, rice.

$17.95

Penne Pasta And Shrimp

Tossed in a fresh heirloom tomato, basil sauce.

$19.95

Fish And Chips

Alaskan cod, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce.

$16.95

Crab Cakes

Served with rice, vegetables, sweet thai chili.

$21.95

Jambalaya Rigatoni

Andouille sausage, chicken, prawns, spicy creole sauce.

$21.95