SF restaurateur fails to show in court, judge orders her to pay $800,000 by default

A major San Francisco restaurateur is at risk of losing her empire after she repeatedly failed to respond to court orders, thereby losing a civil lawsuit by default. 

The case started in January when Stanton and his legal team sought judicial foreclosure of Weinberg’s ownership stakes at the three restaurants, as well as $725,000 in damages, which was later amended to $905,000 in February. The judge ultimately ordered Weinberg to pay $811,989.28 to Stanton. SFGATE reached out to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, the law firm representing Stanton, but did not hear back by publication time.

According to the latest court filings, two writs of execution were issued in early December that permit San Francisco and Marin County sheriffs’ deputies to seize Weinberg’s personal property and bank accounts.

The future of Weinberg’s restaurants now hangs in the balance.

As of now, Tosca Cafe and Leo’s Oyster Bar remain open. Park Tavern, located across the street from the iconic Washington Square Park in North Beach, closed permanently in early November after failing to pay rent since May 2022 — an amount that was allegedly over $500,000.

With total amounts owed around $1.3 million to two different parties, it is unclear whether Weinberg will be able to pay.

Weinberg, a former actress, had a part in seven San Francisco restaurants, at one point or another, including Marlowe, Petite Marlowe, Cow Marlowe, The Cavalier (which also houses speakeasy Marianne’s) and the aforementioned restaurants.

SFGATE reached out to Weinberg but did not hear back in time for publication.