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
Shrimp Louie
Cucumbers, tomato, egg, carrots.
French Fries
Clam Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl
Cole Slaw
Dungeness Crab Salad
Crab, avocado, bacon, tomato, field greens, crumbled blue cheese ranch dressing.
Caesar Salad
Potato Salad
Spinach Salad
Served with bacon, red bell peppers, almonds, vinaigrette dressing.
Garlic Fries
Clam Chowder
Chili
The Buena Vista Burger
Monterey jack cheese, bacon on a sesame bun.
Ground Turkey Burger
Blue Burger
Blue cheese, bacon, Cajun seasoning.
Garden Burger
Add swiss cheddar or monterey jack cheese for an additional charge.
Hamburger
Add Swiss, cheddar, or Monterey jack cheese for an additional charge.
Patty Melt
Sauteed onions, American cheese on rye.
Cheddar Burger
Sauteed onions, bacon, cheddar cheese.
Burgers
Sides
Side Of Toast
Fresh Tomatoes
Corn Beef Hash
Bagel With Cream Cheese
Sourdough Toast
Ghirardelli Dipped Chocolate Bacon
Ham Steak
Sausage Patties 2
Sausage Links 4
House Potatoes
Bacon Slices 3
English Muffin
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Tomato Juice
Juices
Appetizers
Potato Skins
Covered with cheddar cheese, bacon, scallions.
Nachos
Housemade chili, cheddar cheese, jalapenos salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
Buffalo Wings
Served with blue cheese, carrots, celery.
Crab Cakes
Served over field greens with vinaigrette dressing.
Chicken Fingers
Served with dijon honey mustard, barbeque sauce.
Dungeness Crab Cocktail
Seafood Cocktail
Bay shrimp, prawns with housemade cocktail sauce.
Denver Omelette
Ham, onions, green peppers, American cheese.
NY Steak Eggs 8oz
Cheese Omelette
Add bacon, sausage, or shrimp for an additional charge.
Eggs Blackstone
Poached eggs, fresh sliced heirloom tomatoes, hollandaise.
Cinnamon French Toast, Vermont Maple Syrup
The Jack Koeppler Omelette
Bacon, onions, green peppers, fresh mushrooms.
Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
Crab cakes covered with choron sauce.
Mexican Omelette
Green chilies, pepper jack, green sour cream, guacamole, salsa.
Classic Eggs Benedict
Canadian bacon.
Spinach And Cheese Omelette
Corn Beef Hash Served With Poached Eggs
BV. Breakfast Combo
French toast, Vermont maple syrup, two eggs, two pieces of bacon.
2 Eggs Toast
Dungeness Crab Omelette
Dungeness crab, heirloom tomatoes, swiss cheese.
Eggs 2
with choice of sausage links or bacon.
Country Eggs Benedict
Sausage patties.
Breakfast Served All Day
Desserts
N.Y. Style Cheesecake
Carrot Cake
Warm Bread Pudding With Irish Whisky Sauce
Molten Chocolate Cake
Tuna Melt
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Served on sweet French bread.
Dungeness Crab Melt
Served on san Francisco sourdough, swiss cheese, spring mix balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
With jack cheese.
Rueben
Grilled corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island served on .
Hot Pastrami
Served on an onion roll with swiss cheese.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served on sweet french bread.
B L T
choice of bread.
French Dip
Served with au jus on fresh sweet French bread.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Add ham for an additional charge.
Turkey Club Sandwich
served with ham or bacon.
Sandwiches
Entrees
Cable Car Meatloaf
Served with vegetables, mashed potatoes, house gravy.
Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner
Vegetables, mashed potatoes.
Spaghetti And Meatballs
House made meatballs, marinara sauce.
Grilled Salmon
Asparagus, mashed potatoes, lemon tarragon sauce.
New York Strip 8oz
Served with vegetables, mashed potatoes.
Fresn Trout
Served with vegetables, rice.
Penne Pasta And Shrimp
Tossed in a fresh heirloom tomato, basil sauce.
Fish And Chips
Alaskan cod, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce.
Crab Cakes
Served with rice, vegetables, sweet thai chili.
Jambalaya Rigatoni
Andouille sausage, chicken, prawns, spicy creole sauce.