Message from Elite Cafe
This beautiful original Art Deco building began as the Lincoln Grill in 1928. Since 1981, it has been The Elite Cafe and has been serving exquisite food with classic Cajun and Creole flavors. Our current menu continues this New Orleans tradition but with an emphasis on seasonality, the freshest local ingredients and seafood, and a lighter touch in our preparation. From the original mahogany booths to the beautiful full bar to the unsurpassed outdoor dining for people watching on the Upper Fillmore, The Elite Cafe has something for everyone.
We serve Dinner Nightly & Weekend Brunch - please visit us soon.
Valet Parking is only $9. for Elite Cafe patrons and is available from 5:30 pm daily.
About Elite Cafe
"This beautiful original Art Deco building began as the Lincoln Grill in 1928. Since 1981, it has been The Elite Cafe. Since its inception, The Elite has served exquisite food with the flavors of New Orleans. Our current menu continues this tradition but with an emphasis on seasonality, the freshest local ingredients, and a lighter touch in our preparation. From the original mahogany booths to the beautiful full bar to the unsurpassed people watching on the Upper Fillmore, The Elite Cafe has something for everyone. We now offer HEATED-OUTDOOR Dining. Enjoy Brunch, Dinner, or a glass of wine while experiencing one of San Francisco's most exciting Shopping & People-Watching streets."