The Lark ★ 4.4
Seasonal sharing menu in the Funk Zone fish market building. Farm, ocean, and ranch from Central Coast. Women-owned, Michelin Guide recognised.
OrderWood-roasted vegetables, Seasonal crudos, Farm-sourced sharing plates
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The Lark is the Funk Zone's defining restaurant, farm-and-ocean sourcing across dinner and a weekend brunch. Downtown, Scarlett Begonia runs a progressive, organic seasonal menu on Victoria Street and Benchmark Eatery works a 360-degree bar and wide patio on State Street.
Benchmark Eatery ★ 2.8
Casual New American on State Street with a 360-degree bar, wide patio, and a menu of burgers, fish and chips, and cocktails for the Granada Theatre crowd.
OrderBurgers, Fish and chips, Craft cocktails
Scarlett Begonia ★ 3.5
Progressive organic California food on Victoria Street since 2011. Rotating seasonal menu from breakfast through dinner on a sustainable sourcing commitment.
OrderSeasonal brunch plates, Local farm salads, Rotating organic mains
The Lark ★ 4.4
Most ambitious room in the Funk Zone. Seasonal sharing menu across farm, ocean, and ranch. Women-owned, Michelin Guide listed, in the fish market building.
The Lark ★ 4.3
Farm-and-ocean seasonal sourcing meets brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The full weekday dinner format with a lighter daytime menu in the same Funk Zone space.
OrderSeasonal grain bowl or egg dish with Central Coast produce
Scarlett Begonia ★ 3.5
Progressive, locally sourced organic California cafe on Victoria Street. Rotating seasonal menu from brunch through dinner. Vegetarian-forward options always.
OrderRotating seasonal egg dish with local farm produce
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