So-So Chic

RNM

Comments (0) By Greg Hugunin Wednesday, Oct 16 2002

Anthony Pidgeon

Bedazzled: RNM's edgy décor (including a vaguely ominous chandelier) sometimes outshines its food, but the experience is still fun.

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RNM Restaurant

598 Haight
San Francisco, CA 94117

Category: Restaurant > New American

Region: Haight/ Fillmore

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Grilled hearts of romaine $7

Salmon confit $10

Grilled prawns $11

"White Castle" burgers $10

Pork tenderloin with red pepper ragout $13

Sorbet in waffle cones $6

Ferrande sauvignon blanc $6 per glass/$22 per bottle

551-7900

Open for dinner Wednesday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday till 11:30 p.m.

Reservations accepted

Wheelchair accessible

Parking: difficult

Muni: 6, 7, 66, 71

Noise level: loud

598 Haight (at Steiner)

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Curiosity also demanded that I try two of the more gimmicky desserts. House-made Oreos each contained enough rich, satisfying chocolate to flavor a dozen of their store-bought brethren, but we got only two of them, plus a bland vanilla shake -- a huge disappointment for six bucks. Better to have the trio of sorbets in waffle cones, neatly presented in a wooden rack. A delicate lemon sorbet led to a tart passion fruit, followed by an overly sugary raspberry, all of them topped with fresh berries. Be sure to share the sorbets with someone special -- after all, you'll be licking from the same cone. The trio can't be considered fine dining, but it is fun dining, and there's nothing wrong with that.