flour + water

Hours


Monday to Thursday - 5:30PM-11:00PM
Friday & Saturday - 5:30PM -Midnight
Sunday - Closed

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Reservations available up to 28 days prior. Walk-ins welcome.


About


Opening its doors April 2015, Chef Ryan Pollnow presents his first project, Aatxe (pronounced ahh-CHAY) with Ne Timeas Restaurant Group and The Bon Vivants. Located on the street level of The Swedish American Hall in Upper Market neighborhood of San Francisco, Aatxe is a restaurant and bar that celebrates regional Spanish cuisine and culture with an influence from the Basque Country.


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Ryan Pollnow

Executive Chef

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Born and raised in Northern California, Ne Timeas Restaurant Group Partner and Chef Ryan Pollnow never imagined that working in a country club kitchen as a teenager would lay the groundwork for his career path. After graduating from culinary school, Ryan travelled abroad to continue his education in Northern Spain, where he immersed himself in the Basque country’s culture and cuisine at restaurant Mugaritz. “My time at Mugartiz was more than just cooking – I left Spain completely in love with everything about the country and quickly developed a dream to one day open my own Spanish-style restaurant.” When Ryan returned to the U.S. he moved to San Francisco, working as sous chef under Randy Lewis at the former Mecca restaurant. He later went back to Sonoma, accepting a position at Jackson Family Winery where he discovered his love for agriculture while having a four-acre organic farm at his fingertips.
Four years later, Ryan had the opportunity to work in San Francisco again for Lauren Kiino at Il Cane Rosso group as a sous chef. With a desire to explore other cuisines around the globe, he decided to go abroad again and embarked on a food tour of Northern Italy, a trip which furthered his strong commitment to local foods, seasonality and simplicity in his cooking. Shortly after, Pollnow joined the flour + water team as chef de cuisine and later took over as chef de cuisine of central kitchen in 2013, where he earned acclaim from Zagat, recognizing him as a “30 Under 30” up-and-comer on the Bay Area food scene. Now, only two years later, Pollnow brings what he loved about Spain to San Francisco with Aatxe.


The Ne Timeas Restaurant Group

The Ne Timeas Restaurant Group, a collaboration between founding partners, Thomas McNaughton, David Steele and David White as well as partners Kara Bratcher, Vanya Shekell and chef Ryan Pollnow currently includes projects: flour + water, central kitchen, and salumeria. This spring, in addition to the partnership with Chef Pollnow on Aatxe, the group will open Cafe du Nord in partnership with The Bon Vivants.


The Bon Vivants

Josh Harris and Scott Baird co-founded The Bon Vivants in 2009, a nationally recognized cocktail and hospitality firm specializing in creative marketing, bar concepts, and cocktail consulting. They also own and operate the award-winning and highly successful Trick Dog bar in San Francisco.


For all press inquiries please contact

Kate Michels | Director of Sales & Marketing
[email protected]

 


CHEFS FEED OPENING NIGHT

 

ChefsFeedPIC

After months of construction and years of dreaming, Aatxe opened its doors on April 17th, 2015 and we were honored to have Chefs Feed in the house to capture every moment of the craziness. Check out this beautiful behind-the-scenes look into the moments leading up to the doors opening all the way through the moment Chef Ryan Pollnow heads home!

 


Bon Appetit

Best New Restaurant 2015 Nomination - Top 50


Wall Street Journal

Restaurants Open a Whole New Can of Seafood


Opentable

2015 100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America


Zagat

10 Hottest new Restaurants in San Francisco - May 2015


San Francisco Chronicle

SF Best Salmon Dishes


San Francisco Travel

Guide to Wine Spotlighting Aatxe


Bar Business Magazine

Boozing Like the Basques


San Francisco Chronicle

Five Best SF Gin Joints


San Francisco Magazine

Get in My Belly - Highlights of Aatxe Opening


San Francisco Magazine

Where to Eat Now - July 2015


SF Station

Sound bite with Chef Ryan Pollnow - a series of questions about Aatxe and Chef Ryan Pollnow.

 


FORBES

Forbes captures Aatxe in such a great way, in this fun review!

 


Bon Appetit - 2015 Top Trends

Our Music Director, Megan Mayer was highlighted with her selections for favorite playlists.


InsideScoop

Basque Inspired Aatxe Opens in the Swedish American Hall


7x7

First Look at Aatxe


Eater Heatmap

Among the Top Restaurants to dine in May, June, July, August 2015


ZAGAT

Spanish Cuisine at Aatxe Just Opened in the Café du Nord Building


SFIST

New Spanish Spot Aatxe Opens Upstairs from Cafe Du Nord


UrbanDaddy

Basque in the Glory - Tapas and G and Ts in the Swedish American Hall


Bold Italic

5 cool new places to eat in April


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Ryan Pollnow
Chef/Partner


staff1Shelby Krause
General Manager


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Derek Mottola
Bar Manager


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Shannon Waters
Executive Sous Chef


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Kate Michels
Director of Sales & Marketing
Ne Timeas Restaurant Group


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Sam Bogue
Wine Director
Ne Timeas Restaurant Group


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Michelle Minori
Sous Chef
Ne Timeas Restaurant Group


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Sasha Grumman
Line Cook


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Daniel Chavez
Line Cook


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Chris Talosi
Line Cook


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Lauren Crum
Server


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Vanessa DiNardo
Server


Madison Eames
Server


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Marshall Fassino
Bartender

 


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Nick Melle
Bartender


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Sophie Flemming
Bartender



Reservations


Aatxe accepts reservations up to 28 days in advance for parties up to six guests. Reservations may be made via our opentable reservation link below, or by calling the restaurant at 415.471.2977.

CHEF’S COUNTER

Aatxe features a high-top chef's counter with a direct view of our chefs at work. Guests with reservations may be seated at a table, or at the counter. If you have a preferred seating area, please let us know upon booking and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

WALK-INS

Aatxe has a communal table and bar that serve our full menu. Both areas are dedicated to walk-in guests, and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may add their name to the wait list for the communal table with the host upon arrival. We are unable to take names over the phone.

LARGE PARTIES

Aatxe welcomes parties of up to 10 guests to take over the communal table. Chef Ryan Pollnow will create a menu comprised of four waves of food at including pintxos, conservas/charcuteria, tapas and cazuelas pulled straight from that night's offerings. The experience is created with sharing in mind! View pricing and booking details under "Private Parties & Large Tables" tab.


Private Events & Large Parties

BUYOUTS


LARGE PARTIES - AATXE FAMILY TABLE


AATXE CIDER HOUSE



For more information about private dining and large parties, please click here to complete your private dining inquiry or our Events Sales Manager, Ashley Stuparich may be reached via email at [email protected] or via phone at 415.826.7005

 


AATXE RESTAURANT BUYOUT

Aatxe is available for a buyout of the restaurant, to find out more information, please reach out to [email protected] or via phone at 415-826-7005.


AATXE FAMILY TABLE

Aatxe welcomes parties of up to 10 guests at The Family Table. Chef Ryan Pollnow will create a menu comprised of four waves of food at $65 per person including pintxos, conservas/charcuteria, tapas and cazuelas pulled straight from that night's offerings. The experience is created with sharing in mind!

The Family Table has a food and beverage minimum of $600 (Monday - Thursday) and $800 (Friday & Saturday) and we require a completed table confirmation letter to complete the reservation. The Family Table is available for two bookings per night at 6PM and 8:45PM, and each party can reserve the table for up to 2.5 hours. To make a reservation and to find out more information, please reach out to [email protected] or via phone at 415-826-7005, please note: Aatxe Family Table in the subject line.


AATXE CIDER HOUSE

Tucked behind Aatxe hides The Aatxe Cider House. An experience inspired by the traditions and menus of northern Spain's cider houses, Aatxe presents an intimate private dining space featuring a multi-course family style experience. Known as Sargadotegi in Basque Country, the cider house is not only a destination for great rustic fare andcider made from the surrounding apple orchards, but also a meeting place where everyone becomes family.

CAPACITY

Aatxe can accommodate up to 24 guests - however inquire about larger parties!

MENU OPTIONS
Aatxe Family Style Tapas Dinner - $75 per person
A menu including a selection of tapas and cazuelas (large shareable plates) from the Aatxe menu.
Aatxe Cider House Menu - $95 per person
A menu that kicks-off with waves of tapas, followed by a large format roast meats with sides, concluded with a cheese course and finished with dessert.

Add a welcoming pintxo bar upon arrival for $20 per person.
FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUMS

$2,000* - January - June 2016
$2,500* - July - November 2016
$3,000* - December 2016

*prices noted above do not include 8.75% sales tax, 5% sf mandate, 5% events fee. Gratuity is discretionary, 20% recommended.

Sample Menu  Gallery

For more information about private dining and large parties, please click here to complete your private dining inquiry or our Events Sales Manager, Ashley Stuparich may be reached via email at [email protected] or via phone at 415.826.7005


Aatxe at Taste of The Nation


Join Aatxe at the 2016 Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists, all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Come enjoy us alongside 60 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and mixologists with host Celebrity Chef Michael Tusk! Join us for this one-of-a-kind local event featuring:

  • Dishes from over 40 restaurants, including Flour + Water, Michael Mina, Spruce, and Tacolicious
  • Award-winning wineries from Napa and Sonoma, including Clif Family and SCRIBE
  • Hand-crafted cocktails from the best bars in San Francisco and the Bay Area
  • Live auction with fine dining chef experiences
  • One of the best views in San Francisco

All proceeds from your ticket purchase goes toward helping fight childhood hunger in California. Beneficiaries include 18 Reasons, California Association of Food Banks, California Food Policy Advocates, and Children of Shelters, all of whom do powerful work in the Bay Area to bring nutritious food to locals in need.

Purchase a ticket to support these organizations and help fight childhood hunger, all while enjoying an exciting evening with some of the region's best chefs. If you can't attend, you can donate to support these causes. We hope to see you on March 24!

Purchase Tickets Here


Contact


2174 Market Street,
San Francisco, CA 94114

415.471.2977

[email protected]