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Fat Cat & The Mantis
Bernal Heights
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Fat Cat & The Mantis
Bar · Vietnamese-Californian Fusion · $$$

Fat Cat & The Mantis

Bernal Heights

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★★★★★★★★★★4.46Diner-rated

This score is the average of the 2 ratings Morel diners have given this spot so far. Nothing from Google, Yelp or any other review site counts toward it.

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Morel diner ratings2 so far
$75/person1 checked in · last 30 daysWalk-in only · expect a lineBusiest weekend dinner
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Pioneered by Jeremy Nguyen · Jun 2026

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Fat Cat & The Mantis

Food

4.5

Vibe

4.2

Service

4.5

Rated by 2 diners

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Signature Items

18 dishes

This is a multi-course tasting menu experience on Sundays and Mondays. Dishes change seasonally.

  • 4.5

    Miyagi Oysters

    Oysters with shallots and chili-lime sauce

    1 rating

  • 4.0

    Steak Frites (bo kho‑inspired)

    1 rating

  • 4.0

    Little Gem Salad

    1 rating

  • 4.0

    Durian + Fig Toast

    1 rating

  • 3.5

    Beezu Spritz

    1 rating

  • 3.5

    Ca Ri Squash Ravioli

    1 rating

  • 3.5

    The Mantis Sundae

    1 rating

  • 3.0

    Oyster Mushrooms

    1 rating

  • Black Cod with Fish Sauce Caramel

  • Trout Crudo

    raw trout with accompaniments

  • Skin-contact Gewürztraminer

    Aromatic, textured orange wine

  • Crispy Tofu with Herb Salad

  • Chicken and Taro Croquettes

  • Fried Eggplant

    Eggplant with miso and tofu

  • Nine‑Course Tasting Menu

    Seasonal tasting menu

    $75

  • Warm Bernal Bakery Bread

    Bread with chicken-fat butter

  • Rotating Natural‑Wine List

  • Vermouth Spritzers & Non‑Alcoholic Options

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Our Take

Vietnamese-Californian plates and curated wine pairings

Based on 59 reviews

thrilling, nostalgic Vietnamese flavorswarm, friendly servicecreative, well-executed dishes
long wait times during peak hourslimited seating availability
Best for
  • •Casual weeknight dinners (relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere)
  • •Wine enthusiasts (curated monthly clubs and diverse bottle list)
  • •Adventurous eaters (creative fusion menu)
Busiest
Weekend dinner (6-8pm)

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  • Best Miyagi Oysters in San Francisco
  • Best Little Gem Salad in San Francisco
  • Best Fried Eggplant in San Francisco
  • Best Rotating Natural‑wine List in San Francisco
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