St. Francis's comin' down across Central Avenue
Upon Happy Hour I'll drink and wish I'm in a parade
Light of a fire grill
Chef cooks with a thrill
Coming at you on the count of 1,2,1,2,3,4! (number of drinks - wink!)
This is St. Francis Restaurant and you better try it out
Succulent Pork Chops that your momma talked about
King of the flatbreads
And I'm here to have a meal
The Chile Verde in my belly in this fine establishment
It's the patron saint of the appetite
With an angel face and a taste for great serviced foods!
(Lyrics - Green Day - St. Jimmy)
As I said this over and over; I don't know St. Francis, but I love this place. Maybe that's why he's a saint. This place rocks!
The place itself is a rustic homey feel that has an open kitchen. Reminds me of spring time in a farm. It's really relaxed and chill. There's a nice patio to the East with a fire place and upstairs is another level of dining. Complimentary valet which is recommended.
I ordered the Pork Chile Verde which came with a side of corn bread. This pork was perfectly braised and fell apart perfectly into the chile sauce. It is pretty spicy so if you can't handle the heat -- well like they said go get yourself a beer! Right!? My partner ordered the Pork Chops --- she didn't go wrong there. It was perfectly done; moist in the middle and succulent! We both shared the Goat Cheese Bites and man it hit the spot. Nice, warm, and creamy; along with the crunchy crostini -- mmm!
Service overall was a delight! Very knowledgeable and their recommendations was spot on making our night one to remember. St. Francis is a gem and was voting best new restaurant when they first opened back in 2010. Ever since then their awards and accolades resonate well once you try this place out. - Enjoy!