220 East

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geowallace

Joined 7 years ago

Great steaks. I have been to Davis Islands a few time. And I have visited 220 for lunch and dinner. They have an express lunch, I was in and out in about 35 minutes. The food was A-1 quality. The servers were pleasant and attentive. Dinner on the other hand was a memorable experience. Fresh baked rolls, fresh garden salad or homemade soup, and a great bourbon steak. Romantic atmosphere, and not rushed. Great place to dine. Great wine selection, as well.

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Joined 10 years ago

Locals and tourists alike flock to this comfy David Island fave for the solid American, Asian and Cajun dishes.. The Scene
Nestled in the cute street-that-time-forgot district of David Island, 220 East beckons with a cheery turquoise-and-grape awning. Dine out front at one of the handful of tables on the patio, or inside at one of the deep-green booths. Either way, most tables are full of Islanders and pilgrims from elsewhere in the Bay Area, eager for a friendly face and a fairly priced, unfussy meal.

The Food
It often gets top honors in serious burger discussions--the Blue Moo being the standout, with its molten mantle of blue cheese crumbles gussying up the chubby half-pounder. Not everything is a smash (an abundance of blackening spices on desiccated pot stickers), but the kitchen hits its stride with solid American dishes: straightforward, tender filet mignon or flourless chocolate cake so dense you could use it as a paperweight. It loses a little steam with Asian-influenced dishes: Thai cobb salad with everything plus the kitchen sink swathed in too-sweet peanut sauce or a chicken stir-fry with limp veggies.