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What: Elegant restaurant evoking Fisherman’s Wharf
Where: On the lagoon, across from Earthquake — The Big One
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Lombard’s is a full-service restaurant boasting the most elegant decor at Universal — and the best food. The main dining room exudes an industrial-Victorian aura, with brick walls, filigreed iron arches and tapestry-covered dining chairs. The room is dominated by a huge, square, centrally located saltwater fish tank like something Captain Nemo might have imagined. Windows on three sides look out over the lagoon. All in all, the atmosphere is charming.
The food here, which is strong on seafood, is excellent, beautifully presented, and my favorite at USF. Appetizers cost $5 to $8 and range from simple bisques and chowders to a sumptuous shrimp cocktail. For the main course, I would suggest the grilled, blackened, or herb-crusted Catch of the Day option ($16). Other entrees ($11 to $13) reflect the diverse cuisine of San Francisco and include fish and chips, a San Francisco Stir Fry, Shrimp Primavera, and ravioli.
There are also salads ($11 to $13) and sandwiches ($10 to $12), including a Boursin steak sandwich and a decent burger. A children’s menu offers kid-friendly entrees for around $7.
The wine and cocktail menu is as enticing as the food. Wines by the bottle are mostly in the $25 to $40 range, although you can splurge on a $190 bottle of Dom Perignon. Wines by the glass ($6 to $9) are more affordable, as are the martinis and specialty cocktails ($6 to $10).
There is an exceptional dessert here, the San Francisco Foggie, which is served in an enormous martini glass. On a bedrock of chocolate brownie rises a Nob Hill of ice cream, as a fog bank of whipped cream rolls in off the Bay. A drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkling of almond slivers complete this delicious creation (about $6).
There is a children’s menu offering kid-friendly fare for about $7 per entree. Reservations can be made by calling (407) 224-3613.
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