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PLÄJ
(Now Closed)Scandinavian Restaurant and Modern European Restaurant$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFGate recommend this place
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Wilson Favre-DelerueJuly 13, 2016Perfectly executed Scandinavian dishes, from herring to smørrebrød via braised ox cheek and meatballs. Particularly delicious fritters and also loved the Scandi inspired cocktails.
Denise FOctober 28, 2016Nice place and staff, the meatballs with mash potatoes and jam were so delicious, unfortunately they sold out the ox cheek, the elk tartare is for strong people, skip it if you don't like bold flavors
Unique (but nevertheless delicious) scandinavian-inspired restaurant in town.. Very decent cocktails & wine list by the glass. The scandinavian halibut with lemon verbena sabayon is succulent !
Mary Ann SullivanAugust 12, 2018Excellent service and menu suggestions. The elk was tender and delicious. The Swedish meatballs were excellent. Unique and well worth checking out. We will go again.
Norwegian Salmon USAAugust 16, 2013Craving authentic Nordic cusine? Check out Plaj's Norwegian Salmon Event. August 26-29 ONLY. Visit
Abhinav GargJuly 16, 2016Everything was delicious. The ox cheeks in particular were the star. We ended up eating three mains among the two of us because the food was so good.
Tasting TableAugust 9, 2012Try this Swedish chef's colorful, wide-ranging dishes like herring cured three ways (saffron-tomato, cilantro-lime, and smoked soy) and caraway-smoked salmon with lemon aioli: Read more
Kathleen SullivanSeptember 7, 2015Great wines and Swedish appetizers - skip the salads and go for more traditional Swedish fare for the good stuff. Great cocktails!
Peggy LiMarch 24, 2016Nice cozy setting at the back of the Inn at the Opera. Try one of their homemade aquavits!
Kevin MurrayNovember 9, 2014Cheese plate, wild boar belly, meatballs and apple pie were all winners.
Priya SaiprasadJanuary 7, 2013The cocktails here are fabulous! I may come back simply for the drinks. Also order the Swedish meatballs and potato dumpling appetizer.
Jacob GyllenstiernaDecember 3, 2014Get the herring sampler, potato dumplings, poached lobster and meatballs. All amazing.- I MApril 30, 2015Extremely interesting food, gracious attentive service, and great cocktails that will teach you a thing or two.
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014The tender Swedish meatballs in pan gravy are a must. Hello, Swedish restaurant! Read more
Meghana DharApril 16, 2013Chocolate kladkakka...must order dessert (chocolate molten cake with hazelnut ice cream). Treadmill the next day.
John SeitzJune 16, 2013Get the cheese platter, Poached Lobster, and the venison. You will feel like you had a special meal.
EmilAugust 21, 2012The Taste of Herring is great with bright fresh flavors that, although not traditional, work surprisingly well.
Lauren HSeptember 2, 2012White asparagus, potato dumplings, halibut, ox cheeks...and don't forget the Viking blod!
Lena KiddFebruary 17, 2014Small portions and on an expensive side but worth it since the food is amazing.- Tasting TableJuly 30, 2012Get the tender smoked salmon, accompanied by shaved fennel, blue potatoes and lemon aïoli: Read more
Albert TreatSeptember 23, 2012Lobster dish & Rhubarb Crumble are delicious! Skip the Voss, not worth it at $9 a bottle.
- tablehopperAugust 3, 2014Pro tip: the restaurant’s name is pronounced “play.” Don’t want you lookin’ like a fool. Read more
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Located inside the Inn at the Opera, Plaj is San Francisco's ONLY Scandinavian Restaurant!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 294-8925
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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