Mission, San Francisco · restaurant
There’s a distinction between ‘wine bar’ and ‘wine tavern,’ and Big Finish, in the old Monk’s Kettle space, insists on the latter. Meaning the kitchen runs past midnight and buffalo wings coexist with carrot miso risotto and pappardelle with braised pork shoulder without anyone blinking. The wine list is organized by finish weight, light to juicy, and a glass of peachy albarínō alongside the pork chop on a Tuesday turns out to be a better night than it has any right to be.
Rich, earthy risotto, a standout vegetarian anchor on the late-night menu
Crispy bar snack that holds its own next to the wine list
Wide pasta with fall-apart pork, built for wine