CROSS STREETS: At Balboa
FWY ACCESS: 101,
near Hwy 1
WEBSITE: katias.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: na
PHONE: 415-668-9292
EMAIL: katia@katias.com
HOURS OF OPERATION:
- Wed & Thurs - 5-9p
- Fri & Sat - 5-10p
- Sun - 5-9p
- Mon & Tues - Closed
CAPACITY: Call to discuss your event needs
RESERVATIONS: Needed for tea
GIFT SHOP: na
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: na
DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Yes
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead to discuss
PRICE: $25
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Simple, inviting, clean pastels
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Russian cuisine; perhaps the best Napoleons in the cityUNIQUE ASPECTS: Winner of the Zagat award of distinction ... they even have a Wikipedia page!
OWNED BY: Catherine Troosh
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Inner Richmond shops: clothing, gifts, books, knick-knacks
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1994
LISTING UPDATED: May 2015
MENU
Afternoon Tea At Katia's
Katia's offers afternoon tea service in the Russian tradition. We use a samovar and
serve tea in glasses in podstakanniki (silver glass holders). Tea service is available by reservation and for groups only. Casual tea service is available during our
regular lunch or dinner hours, as space permits. Celebrate a festive event
with a group of friends or co-workers, plan a pre-theater or post deYoung Museum
visit gathering and enjoy the unique experience of a Russian tea party at Katia's.
Ideal for wedding and baby showers!
MENU CHOICES
SAVORY SELECTIONS
Cocktail piroshki : light, golden baked oval shaped
pastry dough with your choice of beef, mushroom,
cabbage or spinach and egg fillings.
Blini : delicate crepes, brushed lightly with sour cream and
filled with smoked salmon or salmon caviar.
Potato vareniki : crescent shaped dumplings, filled with potatoes,
steamed until they look like fat little pillows. Served with caramelized onions.
Pel'meni : Tender, round, beef filled dumplings sauteed and
served with a light curry sauce.
Mini sandwiches : smoked salmon and cucumber slices or
egg salad with olives and cucumber slices
Eggplant caviar : a classic spread of eggplant and tomatoes,
seasoned with dill and served with breads or crackers.
Other selections : We also offer an array of Russian style salads
and other savories for those wanting heartier fare.
DESSERT SELECTIONS
For dessert we offer an assortment of cookies, fruit tarts and tea
cakes ( apple-apricot, raspberry-almond, black currant-frangipani,
chocolate-caramel, lemon curd ), as well as mini versions of our napoleon,
pavlova, and chocolate walnut meringue torte.
Our cheese desserts include - blinchiki (blintzes),
vareniki (dumplings) and syrniki (patties)
The standard tea service includes our Russian style brewed tea or herbals,
four selections from the savory menu and three selections from the dessert menu.
The price for our standard tea service is $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
For more festive events we offer wine, champagne,
mimosas and additional menu selections.
Afternoon Tea At Katia's
Katia's offers afternoon tea service in the Russian tradition. We use a samovar and
serve tea in glasses in podstakanniki (silver glass holders). Tea service is available by reservation and for groups only. Casual tea service is available during our
regular lunch or dinner hours, as space permits. Celebrate a festive event
with a group of friends or co-workers, plan a pre-theater or post deYoung Museum
visit gathering and enjoy the unique experience of a Russian tea party at Katia's.
Ideal for wedding and baby showers!
MENU CHOICES
SAVORY SELECTIONS
Cocktail piroshki : light, golden baked oval shaped
pastry dough with your choice of beef, mushroom,
cabbage or spinach and egg fillings.
Blini : delicate crepes, brushed lightly with sour cream and
filled with smoked salmon or salmon caviar.
Potato vareniki : crescent shaped dumplings, filled with potatoes,
steamed until they look like fat little pillows. Served with caramelized onions.
Pel'meni : Tender, round, beef filled dumplings sauteed and
served with a light curry sauce.
Mini sandwiches : smoked salmon and cucumber slices or
egg salad with olives and cucumber slices
Eggplant caviar : a classic spread of eggplant and tomatoes,
seasoned with dill and served with breads or crackers.
Other selections : We also offer an array of Russian style salads
and other savories for those wanting heartier fare.
DESSERT SELECTIONS
For dessert we offer an assortment of cookies, fruit tarts and tea
cakes ( apple-apricot, raspberry-almond, black currant-frangipani,
chocolate-caramel, lemon curd ), as well as mini versions of our napoleon,
pavlova, and chocolate walnut meringue torte.
Our cheese desserts include - blinchiki (blintzes),
vareniki (dumplings) and syrniki (patties)
The standard tea service includes our Russian style brewed tea or herbals,
four selections from the savory menu and three selections from the dessert menu.
The price for our standard tea service is $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
For more festive events we offer wine, champagne,
mimosas and additional menu selections.