"It's appropriate, that a restaurant named Myth is helping to set the record straight. It's located in the Jackson Square, in the space that once housed MC2, one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. The food at MC2 was generally pretty good, the interior was sexy, but the package never quite worked. Many contended that the hidden location on tree- lined streets was the restaurant's Achilles' heel, but new owner Tom Duffy shows that if you create the right environment, people will line up at the door. In fact, on our visits it was impossible to get a prime-time reservation. With a redesign by Michael Guthrie and Co., the space is even more beautiful than before. Chef Sean O'Brien puts his years of training at Gary Danko to good use, crafting a French/California menu with an upscale pedigree but with a more casual sensibility. You can get four-star fare such as citrus-glazed salmon medallions ($9 half-portion, $17 main course) with lobster lemongrass sauce, but also some down-home favorites like an excellent grilled New York steak with cipollini onions, bearnaise sauce and fries ($26), or a half-pound grilled hamburger on house-made focaccia ($12). There are also a couple of pizzas, including a clever grilled prawn cocktail pizza ($15), slathered with a mixture reminiscent of classic chile sauce and topped with fontina, fennel, pancetta and basil. I generally don't warm to cheese with seafood, but here it merely glazes the crust and doesn't detract. Myth is also one of the few restaurants that has been able to successfully incorporate the small-plate trend into a more traditional menu. Aside from the expected collection of soups, salads and appetizers, the two pasta dishes and the four seafood main courses are offered in both regular and half portions. Michael Bauer - San Francisco Chronicle View Full Review - - - - - - - - - "I hesitate to make sweeping statements like "this restaurant matches my design aesthetic completely" but I struggle to find anything about the restaurant design that doesn't meet my approval. A mix of Norwegian, Asian, and Italian modern influences, the space uses gorgeous wood, exposed brick and iron beams, touches of bright stainless steel, stained glass, a little bamboo here, and fantastic halogen lighting to create a dazzling yet refined overall impression, courtesy of Architects Michael Guthrie & Co. I'm a sucker for nice floors, and the dark golden chocolate hardwood underfoot had me swooning as I first entered the restaurant." Vinography: a wine blog View Full Review - - - - - - - - - "A distinctive warmth and dedication to relaxation are sure to make Myth Restaurant one of the premiere dining destinations in San Francisco. Lying in the Jackson Square district, Myth brings a blast of fresh air and a concept of casual elegance to the dining experience. Ideal for a date or group setting, Myth features optimum noise levels, eye-catching interior design and organic surroundings. Gracious service awaits you. A large team of waiters, maitre-de's, and a wine connoisseur look forward to satisfying your needs for the ultimate dining experience. After a couple of sips of water, I found my glass refilled in an instant...now that's service! Entrees are served in small portions but represent complex processes of preparation. Internationally imported meats, shellfish and seafood embrace this California/French cuisine. Executive Chef Sean O'Brien, a protégé of Gary Danko…is responsible for this eclectic menu of only the finest ingredients Begin your evening with Salmon Timbale, a pristine small plate with a mixture of Dungeness crab, rock shrimp, mayonnaise and breadcrumbs wrapped with mildly-smoked Scottish salmon…Sample the scallops with chanterelle mushrooms. These Canadian scallops are dusted in dried ground shiitake mushroom powder for an enticing flavor. British Columbia salmon is served citrus glazed with lobster lemongrass sauce, served with basmati rice and maitake mushrooms…Taste the seared lamb chops. Served on top a mixture of artichokes, baekonofe and Madeira sauce, these New Zealand chops have hints of parsley, garlic, thyme and rosemary. A miniscule taste of mint and lavender complement the flavorful pomegranate seeds." David Lee - TDINK View Full Review - - - - - - - - - "Designers at Michael Guthrie & Company brought together greens, oranges and curry colors for a restaurant interior cozy enough to make us feel like we're lounging in a living room." Papercity