The Brazen Head – American
Stepping into The Brazen Head feels like discovering a hidden sanctuary of refined comfort, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of bubbling French onion gratinee and roasted garlic. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic indulgence and coastal elegance, serving everything from decadent wheels of melted camembert and buttery escargot to tender prime rib sliders and garlic-kissed prawn scampi. It is a place where timeless flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere converge to create a dining experience that feels both celebratory and intimately familiar.
3166, Buchanan Street, San Francisco, 94123 +14159217600 https://www.brazenheadsf.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Diet fit at The Brazen Head
Halal at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Greens, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and French Onion Gratinee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Petite Filet and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Onion Gratinee, Petite Filet and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Onion Gratinee, Petite Filet and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cosmo and Hendrick's Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Greens, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Cosmo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Pie du Jour and New York Style Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head in San Francisco has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double-Cut Pork Chop, Floreale Spritz and White Rice Pilaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Brazen Head
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| French Onion Gratinee | 3.6 g | 40.1 g |
| Prime Rib Sliders | 75.6 g | 37.2 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Grilled Salmon Filet | 61.3 g | 32.5 g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 29.9 g | 29.3 g |
| Lobster Ravioli | 27.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Heirloom Tomato & Burrata | 52.4 g | 22.2 g |
| Petite Filet | 0 g | 21.8 g |
| Roasted Garlic Bulb & Camembert Cheese | 72.7 g | 18 g |
| Cosmo | 41 g | 17.7 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mixed Greens - $6: English cucumbers, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes. Choice of balsamic vinaigrette, creamy Italian thousand island or blue cheese dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $12: Grated parmesan, garlic croutons. Option to add Grilled Chicken
- French Onion Gratinee - $10: Aged gruyere, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Escargot - $14: Baked in garlic butter & parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Meatballs Marinara - $15: Made with veal, pork, and beef
- Prime Rib Sliders - $18: Thinly sliced, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, thousand island dressing
- Roasted Garlic Bulb & Camembert Cheese - $16: Prosciutto Di Parma, pepperoncini, & crostini
- Heirloom Tomato & Burrata - $17: Arugula, pesto, rosemary olive oil flat bread crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Main Courses
Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes or white rice pilaf.
- Grilled Salmon Filet - $28: Sweet basil buerre blanc. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato or rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Prawn Scampi - $26: Lemon white wine cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and choice of potato or rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- New York Strip Pepper Steak - $42: 12 oz. certified angus beef, brandy veal demi-glaze cream sauce
- Filet Mignon - $48: 10 oz. Grilled portobello mushroom, and side of bearnaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Petite Filet - $32: 5 oz. grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Double-Cut Pork Chop - $34: 13 oz. Bone-in, honey garlic glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Roasted Boneless Angus Prime Rib - $38: 10 oz. Served with creamed spinach, fresh horseradish and caramelized shallot au jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $22: Housemade marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Marsala - $26: Sauteed bone-in breast, sweet marsala wine mushroom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lobster Ravioli - $29: Brandy tarragon cream sauce, heirloom tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Brazen Burger - $18: Grilled onions, cheddar cheese and mayo. Served with mashed potatoes
- Impossible Burger - $19: Gluten-free plant based patty, caramelized onions, arugula, thousand island. Served with mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Brazen Head Martini - $15: Reyka Vodka, blue cheese olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hendrick's Martini - $16: Hendrick's gin, dirty or dry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- French Martini - $15: Grey Goose, Chambord, pineapple
- Espresso Martini - $16: Grey Goose, Kahlua, Bailey's, espresso
- Vesper - $15: Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Lillet
- Cosmo - $14: Absolut vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Negroni - $15: Grey Whale gin, Carpano bitter, Cinzano Rosso
- Paper Plane - $15: Redemption Rye, Montenegro Amaro, Select, lemon
- Manhattan - $15: Jefferson's bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters
- Old Fashioned - $15: Wiseman's bourbon, orange, cherry, bitters
- Margarita - $14: El Mexicano Tequila, Cointreau, lime, agave
- Irish Coffee - $12: Teeling Irish Whiskey, simple, coffee, house cream
- Floreale Spritz - $12: Zero proof aperitivo, honey, lemon, soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
Desserts
- New York Style Cheesecake - $10: New York style, with cream cheese and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Fallen Angel Torte - $10: Chocolate mousse on a flourless chocolate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Fruit Pie du Jour - $9: Seasonal fruit pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Carrot Cake - $10: Carrots, pineapple, walnuts and cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brulee - $10: Served with a hazelnut cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $10: Classic bread pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - $8: Choice of chocolate sauce or crème anglaise, roasted pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Affogato - $11: Illy Espresso over vanilla bean ice cream
- Root Beer Float - $9: Root beer and vanilla ice cream
- Brazen Coffee Nut - $13: Amaretto, frangelico topped with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Baked Potato - $7: Option for loaded with cheddar, chives & bacon Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $7: Creamy mashed potatoes with garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- White Rice Pilaf - $6: Seasoned white rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about The Brazen Head
- Is The Brazen Head halal-friendly?
- Yes. The Brazen Head has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Greens, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and French Onion Gratinee.
- What can I eat at The Brazen Head on a halal diet?
- Mixed Greens, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and French Onion Gratinee carry the halal tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Brazen Head have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cosmo and Hendrick's Martini.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Brazen Head?
- Chicken Marsala, at roughly 54g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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