Annabelle's Bar & Bistro

Originally known as the Keystone, the hotel and restaurant opened in 1913 as San Francisco's newest and most luxurious destination of its kind and has since become a favorite of discerning locals and visitors alike. Annabelle's is ideally located in the heart of San Francisco, nestled between Union Square and the Moscone center in the city's most vibrant shopping and dining district. It is within walking distance of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Gardens, Sony Metreon and the Powell Street Cable Car line to Fisherman's Wharf. Purchased in 1981 by philanthropist Charles Mosser, the restaurant has been named after Charles' wife Annabelle.

With the introduction of Chef Matthew Lee in 2004, the restaurtant has become a true destination spot.

Chef Matthew Lee trained at the Sheraton and Hyatt Kingsgate Hotels in Central New Zealand and then worked for five years throughout Australia honing his South Pacific cuisine. After that, he departed for a three year sabbatical in the kitchens of England and Ireland under Chefs John Moran and Seamus O'Connell in the historic Imperial Hotel. Next, Matthew moved to The Hamptons, New York where he was Chef de Cuisine at The Wild Goose (Best New Restaurant 2002). Upon Arriving in California, Matthew was Chef de Cuisine of Village Café on Santana Row where a newfound passion for California Cuisine was realized. After a stint as opening Chef de Cuisine for Poggio of Sausalito, Matthew accepted the position of Executive Chef at Annabelle's Bar and Bistro.

"Our historic American bistro atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for an eclectic market-driven dining experience." - Chef Matthew Lee