Reviews

Food & Wine
"'I can find a wine to go with anything,' says Mr. Pierce, a certified sommelier who, at his restaurant, conducts junk-food wine-pairing seminars..."  more

SFGate
"Pierce, wine director and co-owner of Maverick, strives to make wine fun, approachable and a pleasure to drink..."  more

San Francisco Magazine -Picks 2007
Best Restaurant
"In just two years, Maverick's regional American food and monthly Southern Fried nights have made this shoebox of a restaurant a reader favorite."  more

San Francisco Magazine -Picks 2007
Best Weekend Brunch
"Quickly becoming a local favorite, this place practically requires reservations to secure a table for digging into the Southern-inspired, rib-sticking andouille sausage Benedict."  more

SF Weekly
"This was thoughtful cooking of a very high order that frequently reminded me just what delicious was."  more

7 x 7 Magazine
2007 Eat and Drink Awards Best Brunch
"Owners Scott Youkilis and Mike Pierce, who previously waited tables at Sociale, have made over these tiny digs into the image of an ultraluxe lodge..."  more

San Francisco Magazine - Picks 2006
Best New Restaurant
"Gussied-up American classics turn heads at this hip Mission hangout. Our readers’ radar quickly picked it out as a star. 3316 17th St., S.F., 415-863-3061."  more

Best Weekend Brunch
"The see-and-be-seen weekend breakfast is a smooth chaser after a rough night out—or maybe it’s the blackberry mimosas. Biscuits and gravy and cornmeal-buttermilk pancakes don’t hurt, either. 3316 17th St., S.F., 415-863-3061.”  more

SF Chronicle Magazine
There are several ways to approach a new venture, be it a corner shop or a restaurant. This includes the seat-of-the-pants tactic and the well- thought-out methodical plan. Former Sociale restaurant veterans Scott Youkilis and Mike Pierce chose the latter. They began planning their own place in October 2003 while working at the popular restaurant on San Francisco's Sacramento Street.”  more

SF Station
“The buzz from this shoebox-sized boite is electric. Step in and the whirlwind experience begins. Tables immediately greet you at the door -- including a large communal one that features kitchen views. Since opening in July, general manager and wine director Mike Pierce and executive chef Scott Youkilis from Sociale haven't had time to look back, and neither will you.”  more

SF Chronicle
“The cozy space has tall wood-framed windows that brighten the dark chocolate brown and warm pumpkin-colored walls and oak floor.”  more

Gayot.com
“The name Maverick makes some think they’ll be confronted with a brazen menu of irreverent or odd combinations, but actually, the space and menu are more about the word itself---somewhat evocative of masculinity and authentic Americana.”  more

Bettyslist.com
“With monthly menu changes, Chef Scott Youkilis and his staff strive to serve American classics with a twist. Their menu succeeds beautifully.”  more

SF Chronicle Magazine
“Yet, as I looked around the compact 28-seat dining room, painted in rich chocolate brown and vivid orange, it was apparent on all my visits that diners were having a good time, huddling over the handsome wood tables like hikers thawing out around a campfire.”  more