I first learned of Thermidor back in June from Eater SF. It’s been in the back of my mind to go since then, and our planned shopping trip to use up our Gap Groupons offered a perfect opportunity.

Thermidor is located on Mint Plaza and has an outside eating area. Since it was a lovely day we decided to take advantage of it.

Thermidor boasts a mid-century modern inspired decor and menu. There are classics like Scallops Newburg and Lobster Thermidor, and cocktails that riff on the Harvey Wallbanger and Mint Julep. And that is exactly what we decided to start out lunch with: a Mint Smash (Buffalo trace bourbon, strawberry, mint, crushed ice – $9 each).

Suzanne decided to go with the Lobster Roll (maine lobster, drawn butter, housemade brioche roll, pickled tokyo turnips – $17). Although it was tasty, it wasn’t overly satisfying compared to the last lobster roll she had, at Nettie’s Crab Shack in the Marina.

Contrast that with the roll from Nettie’s (Granted, the roll form Netties cost about twice as much at $35):

After my experience at Tryptych I was keen on seeing what Thermidor could do for a club sandwich (roast turkey, heirloom tomato, bacon, lettuce, house mayo – $13). My beef with Triptych was that they sold a club sandwich made with two slices of toast. Wikipedia describes a club as “a sandwich with two layers of fillings between 3 slices of bread.” Well, Thermidor didn’t do much better. In additional to not being a club, it had way too much turkey on it.

So, Thermidor was cool and the food was decent. It wasn’t stellar though. Frankly it was a little disappointing for the price, but just. I’m curious as to what their dinner service is like. Hopefully it’s better than lunch.