Brenda’s French Soul Food has been a San Francisco staple since 2007.
Located in the historic Tenderloin area of San Francisco Brenda certainly has something special here.
I coined the phrase “French Soul Food” to describe the personal style of cuisine I wanted to bring to the public.
I was able to turn the shoddy Tenderloin greasy spoon I found on Craigslist into my dream restaurant.
Unfortunately the neighborhood where Brenda first opened her dream restaurant has become a nightmare of sorts.
Marred by drugs as well as the insurmountable number of unhoused it a marvel her restaurant still thrives.
But thriving is it, as was evident when I stopped in for their Sunday Brunch.
There were no afternoon reservations open so I did a walk- instead.
My wait time was not bad at all, only about thirty minutes.
Now lets talk food.
First I started off with some Brunch Cocktails.
HURRICANE ANDREW
Andrew’s version of the Nola classic with delicious tropical fruit juices and Sabe rum-based liquor, 20% abv.
Special Of The Day Mimosa
Guava Mimosa small 8oz
After that the appetizers we ordered started to arrive.
First up we have the Beignet Flight.
Beignet Flight
One of Each: Crawfish, Plain, Apple & Chocolate
The Beignet flight was delicious, the Apple & Crawfish were my two favorites.
Next were the Fried Green Tomatoes.
Fried Green Tomatoes
slices of green tomato dredged in a cornmeal mixture and fried until golden brown.
The Fried Green Tomatoes were really tasty, I enjoyed them.
Not long after that the entrees arrived at my table.
We decided to order a few dishes from the Brunch menu and share them all.
Shrimp & Grits
Sauteed Shrimp with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy, Cheddar Grits. (Can be prepared without bacon, please note in special requests)
Pecan French Toast
French Toast Topped with Butter Pecan Sauce
Succotash Omelet
Corn, Zucchini, Tomato, Lima Beans, Onion & Sweet Pepper Succotash and White Cheddar
2- Piece White BFC
One breast, one wing, one famous cream biscuit. Served with pepper jelly, fruit jam and butter. No substitutions
Bowl Red Beans & Rice
Andouille Sausage, Scallion & Steamed White Rice. Served with Toasted French Roll
