Currant American Brasserie Walter Manikowski THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED CURRANT American Brasserie

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED CURRANT American Brasserie

Sophia Hotel
140 W. Broadway (First Ave.)
San Diego, CA 92101
619-702-6309
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Cuisine: American / French / Brasserie
American brasserie with a cozy atmosphere in the Sophia Hotel.
Openings: Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly, Brunch Sat.-Sun.

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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED CURRANT American Brasserie, San Diego, CA


THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED CURRANT American Brasserie Restaurant Review:


Located inside the stylish yet affordable Sophia Hotel, CURRANT has a cozy atmosphere; its brasserie theme is successful, and small touches like mix-and-match plates, checkerboard flooring, offbeat chandeliers and bread in paper sacks are charming, never kitschy. Chef Walter Manikowski's menu includes such starters as strawberry and tomato bruschetta and calamari fritta. We suggest the chef’s reinterpretations of French classics such as onion soup gratinée and moules frites. Among other entrées are the fork-tender Muscovy duck leg confit (with Marsala lentils, dried cherries and Brussels sprouts) and the grilled Brandt beef rib-eye with truffle butter. Save room (and time) for the light and airy Grand Marnier soufflé. The "absinthe minded" cocktail menu that features elixirs like the Van Gogh won't let you forget your night here. The wine list, although a bit limited, proposes mostly California wines, including a few gems. Brunch showcases croque madame sandwiches, brioche french toast and hanger steak and eggs with wild mushrooms. Service is attentive.