A San Francisco mainstay since 1987, Izzy’s Steaks & Chops has unveiled a renovation led by New York-based studio GACHOT.
The redesign reimagines the Marina District restaurant through a modern lens, while preserving its roots as a neighborhood institution.
Originally inspired by a Prohibition-era saloon, the restaurant has been transformed under the direction of Samantha Bechtel, managing partner of the DuVall Family Hospitality Group. GACHOT’s approach centers on a bold black-and-white palette warmed by paneled walls and rich wood finishes.
Inside the refreshed design
The bar, updated with dark-stained white oak and burgundy leather stools, retains the silhouette of the original structure. Restored milk glass pendants cast a soft glow over newly installed checkerboard leather-finished marble floor, while existing booths and beadboard wainscoting were reinterpreted in a black semi-gloss finish to evoke a vintage patina.
Meanwhile, the newly added second floor is anchored by a soapstone-clad fireplace flanked by illuminated oak bookshelves and plush custom seating that invites guests to linger.
Art at Izzy’s Steaks & Chops
A site-specific mural by artist Matthew Benedict punctuates the refreshed interior, weaving together scenes from San Francisco’s storied past, including nods to Izzy Gomez’s original saloon. The artwork extends from the entrance through the bar and into the dining room to immerse guests in a rich narrative of place and time.
Complementing the mural is a curated gallery wall featuring founder Sam DuVall’s original collection of art, signage, and memorabilia. Each piece, sourced from San Francisco to Cuba, is set in a slim black frame to create a cohesive, contemporary display.
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