What to order at Lazy Bear

Must order
The bread course with the cultured butter; ten years on it is still the marker.
Signature dishes
Communal tasting, Crispy duck, Bread course
Editor tip
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CuisineNew American
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodThe Mission
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Location

Address: 3416 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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