The Brazen Head

Restaurant · Steakhouse & grillCow Hollow

No dishes marked gluten free

27 dishesmenu read 9 Novbrazenheadsf.com

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Menu

Sunday to Tuesday: 5–11pm; Wednesday to Saturday: 5–12am; bar open 5–2am daily

Salads

  • Mixed Greens

    Baby lettuces, cucumber, carrot, cherry tomato, choice of housemade dressings: balsamic vinaigrette, creamy Italian, blue cheese or…

  • Classic Caesar

    Chopped romaine, sourdough croutons, grated parmesan. Grilled chicken +8, anchovies +3

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists caesar): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Heirloom Tomato & Burrata

    Domestic burrata, wild baby arugula, pesto, balsamic reduction, rosemary olive oil flatbread crackers

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

Starters

  • French Onion Soup

    Six hour demi broth, Gruyère & mozzarella gratinée

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, gruyere): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Escargot

    Garlic herb butter

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Meatballs

    House ground veal, pork & beef, parmesan, marinara

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Prime Rib Sliders

    Thinly shaved beef, caramelized onion, cheddar, thousand island, served with shallot jus

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Roasted Garlic Bulb & Baked Brie

    Garlic bulb, imported Brie, prosciutto di Parma, pepperoncini, crostini

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parma): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brie): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

Steaks & Chops

  • New York Strip Pepper Steak 12 oz

    Pounded black peppercorn, brandy demi glace

  • Filet Mignon 10 oz / Petit Filet 5 oz

    Grilled portobello mushroom, béarnaise

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bearnaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Roasted Angus Prime Rib 10 oz

    Salt, garlic & thyme cure, caramelized shallot jus, fresh horseradish

  • Double-Cut Pork Chop 14 oz

    Center cut heritage pork, apple fennel slaw, spiced demi glace

Mains

  • Grilled Salmon

    Hidden Fjord Norwegian salmon, local corn sousbie, English pea purée, tomato basil relish

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Chicken Marsala

    Organic Petaluma chicken breast, wild mushroom marsala cream, seasonal vegetable

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Brazen Burger

    Prime house ground patty 8 oz, cheddar, caramelized onion, mayo, green onion brioche bun

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

Pasta

  • Lobster Ravioli

    Brandy cream, lobster meat, diced heirloom tomato relish, parmesan cheese

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ravioli): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists lobster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs

    House ground meatballs, marinara, parmesan

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Prawn Scampi

    White wine, lemon, cream, fresh herbs over spaghetti

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, scampi): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Spring Vegetable Rigatoni

    Wild mushrooms, spring vegetables, arugula, parmesan gremolata, herb pistou

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists rigatoni): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

Desserts

  • New York Style Cheesecake

    New York style, with cream cheese and sour cream

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Fallen Angel Torte

    Chocolate mousse on a flourless chocolate cake

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Fruit Pie du Jour

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Carrot Cake

    Carrots, pineapple, walnuts and cream cheese frosting

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Crème Brûlée

    Served with a hazelnut cookie

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cookie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brulee): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brulee): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Bread Pudding

    Add vanilla bean à la mode

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Choice of chocolate sauce or crème anglaise, roasted pecans

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecan, pecans): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

  • Affogato

    Illy espresso over vanilla bean ice cream. Add Jameson Irish Whiskey

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (brazenheadsf.com)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcomevenue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: Kids menu: …X-Small Tub Gravy $2 Small Tub Gravy $3.50 Med Tub Gravy $5 Kids Meals Something for the little people Nuggets & Chips 6 chicken n… · source for Kids welcome
  • Has a kids menuvenue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: …X-Small Tub Gravy $2 Small Tub Gravy $3.50 Med Tub Gravy $5 Kids Meals Something for the little people Nuggets & Chips 6 chicken n… · source for Has a kids menu

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
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Address3166 Buchanan Street, Cow Hollow, 94123
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Steakhouse & grill
Phone+1-415-921-7600
Websitebrazenheadsf.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from brazenheadsf.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Brazen Head

Does The Brazen Head have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Brazen Head coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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