The Bottom Line
The beauty of Pres a Vi is its location. Not only is it a short walk from Chestnut Street and the Marina District, it overlooks the manicured greens of the Letterman Digital Arts Center. The walking paths and views are great for a stroll after sampling Pres a Vi's small plate menu.
Pros
- Themed wine flights and wines by the glass
- Comfortable bar
- Large, heated outdoor patio in warm weather
- Valet and self-park off Letterman Drive
Cons
- Eating small-plate fare can add up, depending on your hunger level
- Service can be a bit slow on busier nights
Description
One Letterman Drive
Telephone: (415) 409-3000
Directions & Map- Muni Bus Routes
- #28 19th Avenue
- #30 Stockton
- #41 Union
- #45 Union-Stockton
- #43 Masonic
- Trip Planners
Guide Review - Pres a Vi Restaurant & Wine Bar
We retreated to the bar at Pres a Vi after a day of walking and window shopping in the Marina and Cow Hollow. Entering San Francisco's Presidio always feels like stepping from one world into the next. As you leave the street life of Chestnut, you emerge through the Presidio gate into a span of park, fountains and manicured paths.
On a weeknight, Pres a Vi wasn't too crowded or noisy, and the bar has ample seating with a “bar bites” menu if your appetite doesn’t quite demand dinner.
Themed wine flights are a creative way to sample wines with which you’re not familiar. You can also taste individual varietals in either 3 oz and 6 oz pours.
I was happy to see the small plates included “lumpia” – the Filipino and Indonesian style egg-rolls that aren't common in American restaurants. Other menu items – sashimi, risotto, lobster, mussels -- evoke an international flavor mix that crosses Asian and European borders.
Pres a Vi has a large outdoor patio with heat lamps for seasonal San Francisco evenings.
2007 - Prices, items and events are subject to change. Always check with venue directly for information and updates.