About Us

Chef’s Profile

 

Seemingly born with a toque on his head, Chef Alfred Schilling has been involved in the creation of fine cuisine his entire adult life. Trained in France in the old school ways, chef came of culinary age while the traditional French techniques were still taught and revered in every kitchen in France.

 

The culinary world has moved on, as has Chef, but his commitment to quality, technique, and extraordinary attention to detail, remain unchanged. This commitment is physically expressed in Chef’s amazing transformation of the essentially abandoned café at Seal Rock Inn to a literally world class Bistro Parisienne. From the now gleaming kitchen, restored mid-century modern atmosphere, and elegant décor and furnishings, the restored café now serves as the palette on which he presents his creations.

 

Bringing all his extraordinary experience to bear-from line chef at famous Parisian restaurants in his youth, to chef de cuisine at many restaurants, teacher at Cordon Bleu USA, followed by management at Trader Vic’s as global executive chef and then founding and managing chocolatier Alfred Schilling & Company in San Francisco for many years-Chef is now bringing all this experience and love of la vie de cuisine to this extraordinary bistro overlooking the Pacific and the grand entrance to the Golden Gate.

 

A beautiful setting for beautiful food and a place reflect on the gratitude we feel for all God has given us.

 

C’est une bon vie. Bon Appitit.