Starting this evening, San Francisco’s Union Square is set to get a jolt of energy from two Bay Area notables: acclaimed chef Michael Mina and Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry. The duo’s new restaurant and bar, Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule, officially opens to the public at the Hotel St. Francis.
“We want to bring community. We want to bring fun. We want to bring culture. That’s what San Francisco is about,” Curry told the crowd gathered at a pre-opening celebration on Tuesday.
The project marks a return to Union Square for Mina, who first opened his eponymous restaurant inside the St. Francis in 2004. For Curry, this is his first bar and the family’s second partnership with Mina, following wife Ayesha Curry’s International Smoke restaurant collaboration.
### Bourbon Steak: A Culinary Experience
Michael Mina’s signature dishes headline the menu at Bourbon Steak. Noteworthy offerings include the famous Maine Lobster Pot Pie ($175), featuring black truffles and brandied lobster cream served tableside, and the Salt-Baked and Bourbon-Flamed 36-ounce Australian Wagyu Tomahawk ($255), also presented tableside with accompaniments.
Other entrees include the Porcini-Roasted Half Chicken ($42) and Milk-Fed Veal Francese ($65). Appetizers offer unique selections such as a seasonal Fuyu Persimmon “Ravioli” ($32) and Mina’s creative Crab Cake Pop-Tart with Thai coconut curry ($32), described as a “playful take on a childhood favorite.”
The menu is complemented by upscale, shareable steakhouse-style sides like Champagne-Battered Onion Rings ($18) and Black Truffle Macaroni Gratinée ($21), delivering rich flavors and refined touches.
### The Eighth Rule: A New Bar Experience
While the full menu for The Eighth Rule has yet to be released, it is expected to prominently feature Steph Curry’s bourbon brand, Gentleman’s Cut, alongside rare whiskies. These will play a central role in the cocktails and tasting menus offered at the reservations-only bar.
The name “The Eighth Rule” is inspired by the traditional seven rules of bourbon production. According to the Mina Group, “The Eighth Rule invites guests to define their own ‘rule’ on how and why they gather over a glass.”
### About the Mina Group and the Partnership
The Mina Group operates a range of restaurants and pubs spanning from the Bay Area to the Middle East. Bourbon Steak in San Francisco is the 12th location, joining others in destinations from Orange County to Miami and New York.
In San Francisco, the group also owns Pabu Izakaya, Pabu Chan, Bourbon Pub, and International Smoke. Beyond the city, Mina owns Wit & Wisdom in Sonoma and The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon.
Previously, Mina operated two South Bay restaurants: Bourbon Steak at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and Arcadia in downtown San Jose. Both locations have since closed.
With the opening of Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule, Mina and Curry aim to inject fresh energy into Union Square’s culinary scene, blending community, culture, and exceptional dining experiences.
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