RT Bistro Brings Back Exclusive Off-Menu Burger

Chefs Sarah and Evan Rich's new restaurant offers a casual dining experience with elevated flavors.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:55pm by Ben Kaplan

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RT Bistro, the latest opening from chefs Sarah and Evan Rich, offers a middle ground between their popular restaurants Rich Table and RT Rotisserie. The new spot features a number of well-priced dishes, including a take on the classic French duck l'orange that incorporates Asian flavors, as well as a beloved off-menu burger that has found a permanent home at the bistro.

Why it matters

The opening of RT Bistro represents the Riches' continued expansion in the San Francisco dining scene, catering to a range of customer preferences from fast-casual to high-end. The return of the exclusive off-menu burger also satisfies longtime Rich Table diners who have been clamoring for its revival.

The details

RT Bistro's menu features a variety of dishes, including a vegetable take on honey walnut shrimp called sweet potato tempura, and the S.F. Duck 'L'Orange' which puts an Asian spin on the classic French dish. The restaurant also offers the dried porcini doughnuts, a Rich Table favorite, served with Douglas fir ranch and kaluga caviar. In addition to the food menu, RT Bistro sells a selection of goods to take home, such as the chefs' own chile crunch, umami powder, and cultured butter.

  • RT Bistro opened in January 2026.

The players

Sarah and Evan Rich

Chefs and owners of Rich Table and RT Rotisserie, who have now opened RT Bistro as a new dining concept.

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What they’re saying

“Fans of honey walnut shrimp will definitely want to check out the sweet potato tempura ($18), a vegetable analogue to the Chinese dish, zhuzhed up with saffron aioli for that perfect mayonnaise-esque coating.”

— Dianne de Guzman, Eater SF editor (Eater)

“San Francisco's known for its excellent duck, and RT Bistro's debut brings a new contender into the ring: the S.F. Duck 'L'Orange' ($41) is a take on the French dish that skews into Asian flavors with mandarin sweet and sour sauce.”

— Dianne de Guzman, Eater SF editor (Eater)

What’s next

Longtime Rich Table diners have been eagerly awaiting the return of the restaurant's limited, off-menu burger, and it has now found a permanent home at RT Bistro, where it is served with cheddar, dill-pickled onions, and triple-cooked fries.

The takeaway

RT Bistro represents the Riches' continued commitment to offering a diverse range of dining experiences in San Francisco, from fast-casual to high-end. The return of the exclusive off-menu burger is a win for longtime fans, while the new restaurant's menu showcases the chefs' talent for blending classic French techniques with Asian flavors.