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We sat outside at a table in the patio area on a gorgeous afternoon. We were lucky as we had no reservations. Everything we ordered was beautifully plated and tasted so fresh. I had the seasonal and very tasty heirloom tomato salad with melon. Then the Rib eye which was delicious. The wine list was great and the staff were knowledgeable. Looking forward to going again and perhaps stay at the hotel. They have a tiny pool.
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El Dorado Kitchen
Cuisine: French (Bistro) Mediterranean
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Sonoma |
9/10/2008
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Ran in and got one slice of plain cheese and one with black olives and pesto.
I was starving and burnt the roof of my mouth it was so hot, but so good. Giant pieces, thin crust and the sauce tasted like the herbs were all fresh.
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Deja Vu Pizza & Pasta
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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Mission |
4/24/2008
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Great time. Friendly staff. Upbeat energy and fun decor of recycled art. Food was all so tasty, the 3 of us shared all of our dishes. Looking forward to going back.
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Spork
Cuisine: American (New) Hamburgers
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Mission |
4/24/2008
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I had a great dinner here. All of the dishes were on the large portion size. My lamb was incredibly tasty. Giant Parmesan potato gratin was so delicious and so filling. Service was actually not bad either. Can get really loud. They also have $11 Valet service!
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Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse
Cuisine: Italian American Steakhouse
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North Beach |
3/20/2008
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We walked in at 8pm and the place was packed on a Wednesday night, but we managed to get a table after 5 or 10 minutes. Everything we ordered was fresh and well prepared. Although the menu choices were on the small side, I took it as a good sign that all was being prepared fresh and at it's best. Spinach pasta with bay shrimp was so rich and creamy, although I did crunch on a bit of sand. ehh. House Cabernet was tasty. Friendly service. Reasonable prices too. Will go back again.
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Osteria
Cuisine: Italian
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Presidio Heights |
3/20/2008
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So much more than a tea room. I had the Wasabi Caesar Salad w/ Wild Smoked Salmon. Sensational! then we shared the Raw Honeycomb, Blue Cheese, Fresh Fruit Platter. Sent me to heaven. Oh and the tea was delightful.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
Cuisine: Tearoom Fusion Tapas
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Castro |
1/24/2008
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Bacon and caramelized onion pizza. Yum! Pesto ravioli, ooh yeah. Big fresh salads too. Good for the office, but I have done take home too and it was good!
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Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
Cuisine: Pizza Italian
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
1/24/2008
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I was so excited to order delivery from here as they have such a diverse menu.
I actually over ordered as everything looked so good. But sadly, the pad thai came burnt; I'm talkin' black pieces of cubed tofu and the whole dish just smelled burnt. I can't believe they served it. It should have gone in the trash! The squid curry was ok, the thai soup was the best, probably the only thing I will ever order from here.
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Evergreen Garden Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese Thai
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Mission |
1/24/2008
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Not good. Vegetable cannelloni pasta shells were undercooked and still hard!! yuk! Duck confit was so dried out it was like eating rope. Mussels were OK. Creme brulee was the pits. Was made in a very shallow wide dish so the creme was warm and slimy and there was to much sugar on the top. Won't bother going back if I have too.
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Garcon
Cuisine: French
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Mission |
1/24/2008
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Really nice light Italian fare. Small plates though. Nice modern decor. Stylin' outside dining in the back with heat lamps.
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Bar Bambino
Cuisine: Italian
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Mission |
1/24/2008
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I had a really good burger here. Had a nice tasty, smoky grilled flavor.
Lightly spicy house made ketchup is yum and fresh cut French fries are good too. Also came with fresh tomato, lettuce and marinated sweet dill pickle slices. Yum!
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The Cosmopolitan Cafe
Cuisine: American (New)
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Embarcadero |
10/24/2007
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We had a table of six for lunch and it was really good! A cozy neighborhood feel and a hefty lunch menu with lots of tasty sounding things to choose from. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Everything came out fresh and timely. Food is mostly organic and seasonal. Service was ok.
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Aperto
Cuisine: Italian
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Potrero Hill |
10/24/2007
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We picked up the food. The Pho was very salty. The fried shrimp was fried in old oil that had something burned in it as there were black burnt crumbs all over them. Everything just seemed off and not that good, except for the fresh rolls which were decent.
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Tu Lan
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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SoMa |
10/16/2007
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Had such a great time here! Went to a birthday dinner held in the upstairs dining area. We had a 4 course meal. Started with an heirloom tomato salad, then an incredible pasta dish with buttery sole. Then an amazing thinly sliced lamb steak; then a desert tray. Everything was done a little different, with a nice style and everything tasted fresh and seasoned right. Service was friendly and the prices were really surprisingly reasonable. Can't wait to go again.
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Bistro Aix
Cuisine: Californian French
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Marina |
10/16/2007
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We did dinner for four where we all ordered 2 things off of the starters menu. At first I thought that there wouldn't be enough, but it really worked out great and was lots of fun. Plus, they have a 20% your check on Tuesdays which was nice. Everything we ordered was really yummy and presented nicely. Decor is clean and calming.
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Tangerine
Cuisine: Pacific Rim
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Castro |
10/10/2007
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Went here for lunch with a friend and sat outside. They are dog friendly which was one of the reasons we decided to go here. Huge tuna nicoise salad that was really tasty. Friendly service, and very French.
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Couleur Cafe
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Potrero Hill |
10/4/2007
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Went here for lunch with a friend and we sat outside at a table on the sidewalk. Was a hot and sunny day so we orderd this Hibiscus drink that was really tasty. They serve whole toasted tortillas which are yummy and crispy. I ordered the Enchiladas Verdes, which was very spicy but really good. It came with a nice bowl of beans and rice. Service was friendly and attentive.
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Regalito Rosticeria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
9/4/2007
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A great Thai take-out place where the food was really tasty and the prices were so reasonable. The Tom Yum Gung was spicy but so good I couldn't stop eating it. The rest of the dishes were not too spicy; we asked for medium, but they were very flavorful. Chicken Panang was tasty. Pad Thai was good, but a bit too dry. Shrimp in the dishes seemed rubbery, but that happens. All the curries and sauces were yum.
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Pad Thai Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Mission |
8/6/2007
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Really fresh ingredients, great flavors and large portions make this Chinese food restaurant one of my favorites to eat in or order take-out in the Mission.
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Yum Yum House
Cuisine: Chinese
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Mission |
8/6/2007
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I was very excited to check this place out. Everything was "Green". Cute place, people were very nice. But when my grass fed beef hot dog was ready and it was no bigger than 4 inches, hey, come on!
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Underdog
Cuisine: Organic Hot Dogs
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Inner Sunset |
8/1/2007
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Had a yummy Basquiat sandwich and fries here with an ice cold Chimay.
The Chipotle Remoulade dip is really good. Another one that was tasty was like a black pepper ranch dip. They let us bring our little dog in the back garden seating area which was nice of them.
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Frjtz Fries
Cuisine: Belgian
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Hayes Valley |
5/29/2007
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Completely over the top...but completely original! AND really tasty.
Everything was prepared perfect, in their own special way. Definitely a special occasion type of place. I think it is a popular business luncheon place, but it is also great for Dad's birthday or a unique romantic dinner. The place is decorated very formal and the lighting is so minimal that it truly IS hard to even read the menu. Staff is very festive, friendly and fast. We did the prix fix 5 course dinner and it the best way to get to know this restaurants style. Too much food though.
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Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise
Cuisine: Chinese French (New)
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Downtown |
3/21/2007
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We had to wait almost 45 minutes to get our 8:30 reserved table for 6. But I must say it was worth it. kinda. I asked to make sure that they didn't run out of oysters and they had plenty. One of the servers brought us out half a dozen of awesome oysters as a thank you for waiting jesture. We ordered 2 dozen when we sat down. I loved the fish in a parchment. Radicchio salad was huge and yummy. Service was friendly and on top of it. Friend had the steak which was so huge and tender and yummy. Scallops were delicious. Tiramisu comes in a huge round bowl! Clean fresh decor. Will go back again.
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Joey and Eddie Pescheria del pescatore
Cuisine: Italian Seafood
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Noe Valley |
3/21/2007
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I had a surprising, unexpectedly different, but great experience here. I thought this place was going to be a bit more polished. But after getting over that and getting into the groove, I really enjoyed the layed back, neighborhood feel for the place. In fact, I forgot how much I missed places like these. Casual in every way. Listening to The Clash, eating tasty fried chicken, smoky collard greens, black eyed peas, and sweet and creamy grits, so fun! Red Stripe Tall boys, fun too. Corn bread needs some help. Cole Slaw was way too heavy. The brussel sprouts were sadly coated in a burnt sugar flavored molasses sauce. Service was really friendly and prompt. Will go back.
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The Front Porch
Cuisine: Soul Food Caribbean
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Mission |
3/21/2007
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Fun place to go with friends although do expect to wait, even with reservations. Decor is fun but you have very little elbow room if you sit at the sushi bar. cocktails are interesting and tasty. Service can be hit or miss. Pricey too.
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Sushi Groove
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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SoMa |
12/28/2006
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We took a friend visiting from out of town here. Another fiasco night. The waiter was very nice and paid for our first round of drinks because the food took soooo long. Duck with noodles I thought was tasty, but our guest said it was OK. My starter beet salad had an overly sweet dressing, crab cakes were standard. Baby back ribs smelled like they were the cause of a kitchen fire which filled the whole second floor of the restaurant with smoke where we were seated. The seared ahi I tried was really good though. Creme brulee was large but average.
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The Public
Cuisine: Eclectic
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SoMa |
12/28/2006
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Disappointing. But if you are starving, and you need something quick, it is tolerable.
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New Yorker's Buffalo Wings
Cuisine: Hamburgers American (Traditional)
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Marina |
12/28/2006
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I actually walked maybe over a mile with my husband and our dog, on one of the coldest nights, just to get a hot fudge sundae. Why? Dunno, but it tasted so good. We sat on the bench out front and enjoyed our treat. There was no line, but it was late in the evening. People would still pull up in their cars and leave with Grocery Bags full of ice cream.
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Mitchells Ice Cream
Cuisine: Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
12/28/2006
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I don't go here for the burgers all though if the grill is smokin', I will most likely (need to) order one. Fun place.
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Zeitgeist
Cuisine: Hamburgers Barbecue
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Mission |
12/28/2006
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Not even the worst service in the world could keep me away from this place. Even after the waitress poured my cabernet into my water glass. When I pointed it out, she asked if I minded and poured it from the water to the wine glass right at the table. Even when they brought out our main entrees before we were finished with our second, (made room and left it on the table) I think I did actually have them bring back one as there was no room left on the table to lift my glass. Even when we overheard the table complaining next to us that they had received only two entrees while the other 2 waited for them, for a very long time. They said they would never come back. The bartender had to help out as they were understaffed that night. Still, the food was fantastic and I feel so bad for the chef to have had such a worse than Burger King staff represent him.
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Cafe Majestic
Cuisine: American (New)
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Pacific Heights |
11/28/2006
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We had to wait in line for a bit but not too long. We got four seats in a row looking over the shuckers counter and watched while our mouths watered. Behind them are the windows that open up to the gorgeous night sky, the Bay Bridge and the setting sun. The oysters were as good as they can get. They have Scrimshaw Ale there, which I like a lot. I had a very expensive pumpkin with seared scallops soup which was a whopping $14, but I loved it.
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Hog Island Oyster Company
Cuisine: Oysters Seafood American (Traditional)
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Embarcadero |
11/15/2006
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Nice and sunny neighborhood brunch place. Food is always fresh and prepared well. Friendly staff too.
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Rose's Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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Cow Hollow |
9/28/2006
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Had such a nice dinner here with a friend. The corn chips were really crunchy and the salsa is like super smoky, chipotle pepper sauce which gets hotter the more you eat. We shared 3 papusas, red pepper, shrimp and chicken. They come stacked and sliced up hot, filled with melted cheese and drizzled with colorful and tasty sauces. The most expensive one goes for $2.50! We then shared a yummy dish with shrimp in a creamy green mole sauce. They also have some nice California wines to choose from. Decor is unexpectedly nice, contemporary and clean.. Service was OK.
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Panchita's 3
Cuisine: Salvadorean
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Mission |
9/28/2006
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This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Chips and salsa are really good. I love getting the chicken suiza, although the last time I got it it was made differently than usual and wasn't as good. I will still try it again.
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El Toro Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
9/27/2006
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The place looks so exciting with all of the different cans and bottles from Italy. You just can't wait to taste the food. Still, I found the sandwich I ordered to be pricey and nothing to really rave about.
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A. G. Ferrari Foods
Cuisine: Italian Deli
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SoMa |
9/27/2006
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Fantastic evening with a girlfriend, sipping wine outside under the heat lamps. Felt warm, even when the August fog rolled in. Had a remarkably huge arugula salad with sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella. Fresh, wide noodle fettuccine bolognese hit the spot. My friend had a
calzone so I got to try it and it was yummy. Touristy, yes, tasty, yes, fun, yes and I thought the prices were reasonable.
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Calzone's Pizza Cucina
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
9/12/2006
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I went here for lunch. Had the coq au vin and thought it was really good. A very nice lunch in fact that took me away from my crappy work day. I would like to try the prix fix.
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Le Charm French Bistro
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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SoMa |
9/5/2006
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The lamb chops were so delicious I really can say I crave them. My husband raved about the meatloaf. Nice wine list. Small, intimate and dimly lit. Open kitchen in front can be entertaining. Will definitely go back.
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Blue Plate, The
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Californian
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Bernal Heights |
7/29/2006
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I love the open fire smell. The thin crust pizza is yummy. Oysters are lish.
Fun, vibrant vibe and friendly wait staff. Colorful Menu.
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Restaurant LuLu
Cuisine: Mediterranean French
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SoMa |
7/29/2006
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Fun atmosphere. Organic meats. Nice wine list. Oysters too!
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Acme Chop House
Cuisine: Steakhouses Organic
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
6/29/2006
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Park diagonally across the street at the mini parking lot. Go early to get the best table with the best view, although there are many, but they go fast. We ordered the oysters to start which were topped with a little dab of Osetra caviar. Over the top delicious. Instead of serving the standard vinaigrette with the oysters, they served a white wine sorbet which was floral and refreshing. Verbena vinaigrette on fresh greens was delightful.
Peppered Ahi tuna dish was small but very tasty. Highly recommend the seared scallops that were huge and incredibly mouthwatering. Lamb was OK, but the little scalloped potato tart was yummy. Desserts are all fabulous and have a nice creative twist to them. Go for the food and enjoy the fantastic views. Service could be a bit warmer.
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The Caprice
Cuisine: Californian Continental
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Tiburon |
6/27/2006
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If you enjoy sitting down to dinner and having to swat fruit fly's off of your wine glass, then this is the place for you. If you appreciate it when the food server brings the main courses before the salad, go here. The menu is pretty standard. Some of the food was decent, but there is always something off or just wrong. Always something to just remind me that I don't really want to go here anymore.
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Kuleto's
Cuisine: Italian Northern
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Burlingame |
6/19/2006
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I arrived here pretty lit and pretty late after many beers. We shared a few orders of fries and wings. Tasted OK but not great. I am just not that into the hair still on the skin wing thing. One of our group played it safe and ordered a chicken patty sandwich who ironically wound up with really bad food poisoning. We will NEVER go back.
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New Yorker's Buffalo Wings
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Hamburgers
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Mission |
6/1/2006
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Had 1/2 dozen REALLY tasty oysters to start. Had the hearts of romaine lettuce with blue cheese vinaigrette and radishes, which I though they put way too much dressing/vinegar on. The portion was a good size. As a main I ordered the slow cooked halibut with melted fennel, fingerling potatoes, bacon and black olive tapenade. I thought this dish sounded great on paper, but it was an odd mix after tasting. The fish is so delicate and light that the tapenade is way too overpowering. Fingerling potatoes were 4 1/2 inch slivers. Really nice decor and not too noisy (for a Tuesday night) considering we sat up front near the bar area. Great cocktail menu. Will go back to try other dishes.
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Range
Cuisine: American (New)
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Mission |
6/1/2006
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Had such a fantastic dinner here. Everything they prepare is done perfectly and tastes as good as it looks on the menu if not better. All ingredient are fresh and flavorful. Lively atmosphere and considerate staff.
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Charanga
Cuisine: Pan-Latin
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Mission |
5/30/2006
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Popped in here during Carnavale. Ordered the Quesadilla Suiza. WOW!
I so ordered the right thing! Cheap good eats!
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El Farolito
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
5/30/2006
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I love this place as it has a nice, positive, high energy atmosphere.
Prices do seem a bit high for what you get, but you go here not just for the food, but for the whole experience. Staff could be more personable.
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Blowfish, Sushi To Die For
Cuisine: Californian Japanese Sushi
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Mission |
5/30/2006
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Went here for dinner with family and after dinner we walked right outside and watched Kaboom. Was perfect timing and a perfect view! The service was friendly and the food was pretty good considering how completely packed it was. The prices are very reasonable although the dishes tend to be a bit too light on the flavor. Happy to support this program.
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Delancey Street
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Embarcadero |
5/30/2006
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I love sitting outside in the garden sipping iced tea. I stayed outside enjoying the day for so long that I got a little sunburn. I like many of the sandwiches too.
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Crossroads Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shop Diner
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Embarcadero |
5/12/2006
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Totally yummy brunch. We both ordered the soft scrambled eggs with spinach and white cheddar. It sounded good on the menu and looked good when we eyed other peoples dishes that ordered it. We loved sitting at the bar and watching the chef do her thing although the coffee was so weak that day it was pretty bad. We had to wait 20 minutes or more to get seated as this place is pretty popular.
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Universal Cafe
Cuisine: American (New)
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Mission |
5/12/2006
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We finally made it over for the happy hour Hand Rolls and $2 hot Sake. Pretty tasty selections and nice presentation. Got lucky and the 4 of us sat in the window booth and enjoyed the music, view, energy, food and drink.
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Tokyo Go Go
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Mission |
5/12/2006
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We went here thinking we could avoid the Mission Cinco de Mayo crowd, but it was pretty crowded here too. Young crowd and a LOUD crowd although to be expected during this weekend. Most of the dishes we ordered were decent. The marqaritas were tasty, but the ceviche was terrible. Surprisingly they had a very helpful and friendly staff
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Impala
Cuisine: Mexican
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North Beach |
5/8/2006
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Everyone at our table was disappointed with their dishes. The menu descriptions sounded so delightful, but upon receiving them and then tasting them, we were all pretty disenchanted. example: a vegetable ravioli consisted of diced vegetables sandwiched between two slithers of radish. Bumma.
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Millennium
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Downtown |
5/4/2006
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Had a fun time and nice meal here. Best Mac-n-Cheese I have ever had! Server seemed to not be as experienced as he should have been for this place. Nearly ruined the evening many times with forgotten drink orders as well as disappearing for what seemed like hours. Watching the live entertainment got a little old by the end of our meal, which never seemed to end as we had to wait so long for the check.
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Octavia Lounge
Cuisine: Eclectic Small Plates
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Hayes Valley |
5/3/2006
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Finally got to check this place out. We put our name on the list and was told it would be at least an hour wait. They were correct, but the hostess took our cell # and we went shopping in the neighborhood while we waited. We tried the famous 22 ingredient Rainbow Salad which was very different than I thought it would be, but tasty. Spicy garlic calamari was great and the coconut rice was yum. Lychee mojito was really good too.
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
5/2/2006
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We met a friend last minute here for dinner and got seated immediately. It was a Thursday night too! The menu was fantastic. I couldn't decide on what to order as everything sounded delicious. Every dish we chose was amazingly tasty. Our waiter was pleasant and timely and our water glasses were never left empty for too long.
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Annabelle's
Cuisine: Californian French (Bistro) Organic
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Downtown |
5/2/2006
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Had dinner for 6 here with some hipster friends from LA. We all really liked the place and had a really great time. Decor is comfy chic. Friendly staff. We all ordered different dishes and shared. The fig and lamb tagine was yummy and filling. Seared scallops was yum. Pistachio crusted halibut over braised swiss chard and garbonzos was really tasty.
And we even tried the pomegranate braised quail which was great.
We were too busy enjoying each others company and sampling the dishes to even notice the noise. Enjoying the view and a cocktail on the roof deck after dinner was almost better than the pistachio filo cigars we had for dessert.
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Medjool
Cuisine: Mediterranean Tapas Small Plates
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Mission |
4/27/2006
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One of the most memorable dinners I have ever had! As well as the best. Was here for Christmas Eve dinner for 2. They had one of my favorite wines/vineyards that you can't get everywhere. I had the best oyster bisque soup in my life. They presented the soup dish empty except for one fresh cold oyster in the center. Then at the table, they poured the hot bisque soup around it. oooochy sooo yummmmm!
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Viognier
Cuisine: Californian
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San Mateo |
4/27/2006
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You are not dreaming. I ordered their "The Best Indian Pizza " that supposedly comes topped with Spinach, Egg Plant, Cauliflower, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onions, Cilantro, Lamb, Tandoori Chicken & Prawns.
It severely lacked the Tandoori Chicken which was more like Tandoori crumbs. The Lamb and shrimp were nowhere to be found; maybe I should have gotten out the microscope. Still, it was tasty and the crust was fresh and doughy.
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Zante Indian Cuisine & Pizza
Cuisine: Indian Pizza
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Bernal Heights |
4/27/2006
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Had such a fun dinner here with a group of friends. We all orderd a bunch of appetizers and a couple entrees to share and 2 bottles of wine.
Went through it all. Mini lamb burgers are awesome. The Ono came on a kabob and was so flavorful. Crab Napoleon, was sweet and delicious.
Yummy infused vodka drinks.
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levende lounge
Cuisine: american (new) fusion brunch
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Mission |
4/18/2006
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Took my out of town vegetarian friends here for a late dinner.
One ordered the moussaka. He loved it. I thought it was kind of bland.
Another friend ordered the lasagna and said it was bland and the noodles were too mushy. I ordered the Miso soup and had to send it back for them to re-microwave as it was barely warm. Not good.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Mission |
4/18/2006
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A little disappointed here folks. Noisy. Cold staff which acted too busy. Great menu and wine list though. The food was really good but almost predictably so. I most likely will give Town Hall a second try as I didn't seem to feel the magic.
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Town Hall
Cuisine: American (New)
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SoMa |
4/18/2006
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Love this place. Cozy neighborhood joint. Good coffee, good food, relaxed environment. Once you get in , the service is friendly and you get your yummy food pretty quickly.
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Mabel's Just for You Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners Bakeries
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Potrero Hill |
4/18/2006
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Tremendous surprise. I had low expectations for this place as I thought the decor would most likely outshine the food. I was wrong. Pumpkin tofu curry was dreamy, coconut rice was yum. Mango salad was so good with fresh mint and lemon grass. Reasonably priced and nicely sized portions. warning: if you ask for medium spicy, you will get a pretty hot dish!
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Osha Thai Noodle
Cuisine: Thai
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Mission |
4/18/2006
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I really do question why everyone raves about this place. It is good and it is cheap, but it's not great.
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Taqueria Cancun
Cuisine: Mexican
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Bernal Heights |
4/10/2006
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We put together a pizza with a couple of the special of the day toppings; caramelized red onion and smoky andouille sausage. We thought it was a pretty tasty combination and we weren't disappointed when the pizza arrived steaming hot on the table. Casual/informal warm interior. Friendly staff. Had to sign up on a waiting list a wait almost 30 minutes to get seated. It was worth the wait. But it is not my favorite pizza.
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Pauline's Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Mission |
4/10/2006
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Small Plates. I know that they are tapas, but I couldn't help feeling that everything we ordered was barely shareable with more than 2 people. It is a fun place to go with friends though. We just kept ordering all different plates. Just keep in mind that you might wind up spending more than you planned. But everything is tasty and interesting.
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Andalu
Cuisine: Eclectic Small Plates
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Mission |
3/31/2006
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Went here for dinner with a small group. Wow, was I impressed. Superbly prepared and presented dishes. I had the short ribs and warm spinach salad. Fantastic wine list, had a wonderful pinot noir.
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231 Ellsworth
Cuisine: American (New)
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San Mateo |
3/29/2006
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I am going to have to give this place another chance because the service here was so understaffed and bad that it was ridiculous. We went for brunch. The food though was pretty good, but boy did we have to wait for it! No smile could kill my hunger pangs at that point!
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The Liberties Bar & Restaurant
Cuisine: Irish Eclectic
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Mission |
3/29/2006
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This is my favorite Chinese take out place. Everything dish you order is really fresh. Even the fried rice is light and not soaked in grease. Kung Pao Tofu is the best!
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Wild Pepper
Cuisine: Chinese
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Mission |
3/29/2006
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Friendly staff, clean, well lit. Tasty Niman Ranch beef burgers, tasty fries. I even love the Hot Dogs!!!
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Burger Joint
Cuisine: Hamburgers
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Lower Haight |
3/29/2006
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I was really impressed by Nate's BBQ. Beef Brisket is really tender and smoky and I love the option of the two different BBQ sauces. I always get a side of HOT. Chicken and ribs were tasty too. And they have these cute little sweet potato pies. I have never eaten there though, I always get it take out.
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Big Nate's BBQ
Cuisine: Barbecue BBQ
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SoMa |
3/29/2006
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Creative atmosphere, creative dishes, beautifully presented and prepared. Intimate feel regardless of the contemporary industrial look. I had the smoked quail which was a tasty surprise. One thing I did share was a squid dish which didn't seem to be as successful as the other dishes we shared. This will not stop me from coming back!
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Triptych
Cuisine: Fusion
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SoMa |
3/29/2006
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Freshest, cleanest, brightest Mexican restaurant I have ever seen, but I love it. The garlic shrimp dish is the best thing on the menu, sauteed with fresh mushrooms and green onions. Chips and salsa are not bad either. Burritos are OK but I have had better. Can be loud as it is a place where families bring the kids, people come with large groups.
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La Corneta Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
3/7/2006
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Way overpriced, sauce soaked average quality Chinese food. Somewhat of an 80's atmosphere. Impersonal service. I will never go back if I don't have to. Band sounded like they just finished a set on a discount cruise ship. So did the crappy sound system. Painfully bad.
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Shanghai 1930 Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Embarcadero |
2/20/2006
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Fantastic pizza! The place is easy to miss with it's grey exterior that continues into the interior. But the mood warms up with the sounds of Bowie and colorful, fresh, tasty and original food. I had a really nice syrah by the glass. Organic mixed greens salad topped with gorgonzola was filling and flavorful. But when I took my first bite of a large Little Star signature pizza...WOW! I fell in love! Place is a little dark, table did wobble but the weird thing is that they ONLY ACCEPT CASH. Luckily we pooled enough cash together and didn't have to use the in house ATM machine.
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Little Star Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Western Addition |
2/16/2006
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I love their thin crust brick oven pizza, olive plates, impressive wine list. This is one place that I like the open kitchen. I do not like the unfriendly staff.
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Rose Pistola
Cuisine: Italian Seafood Pizza
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North Beach |
2/9/2006
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Yes it has a thin crust. Yes it is pretty good. But, it ain't great. Still, I will go back for a late quick slice...or two.
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Arinell Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Mission |
2/9/2006
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I just ran in to get a cup of coffee to go. People were nice, coffee was good.
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Muddy Waters
Cuisine: Coffee Shops
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Mission |
2/9/2006
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I went here with my husband and my parents. 3 burgers, 1 fish an chips.
I was really impressed with the food! Burgers were totally yummy. I think they were niman ranch and also seasoned which made the burgers very flavorful. Fresh red ripe tomatoes, caramelized onions and a choice of 5 different cheeses for that cheese burger. I went with the blue cheese. Fries/chips were hot, fresh and tasty. Fish was light and fresh too! There was an Irish folk band playing while we ate a late dinner and it felt very relaxing, festive and fun. Very friendly service.
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Wilde Oscar's
Cuisine: Irish Pub Food
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Mission |
2/9/2006
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I had higher expectations for this place. I work in the neighborhood and was looking forward to a new place to go to for lunch. This place needs to decide what it is/wants to be as it lacks a sense of identity in decor as well as menu selection. Trying to please everyone, (not that I was pleased) with their run of the mill burger or lame chicken quesadilla just isn't going to prompt me to visit again.
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3rd Street Grill
Cuisine: Pub Food American
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
1/30/2006
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Nice surprise this place. Really impressed with the quality of food as well as the prices. They have taken there own spin on cheesesteaks and you can actually feel healthy when eating one. They also have an impressive selection for vegetarians and vegans (although I am not sure if they clean the grill for diehards). Fries are great too!
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Jay's Cheese Steak
Cuisine: Cheese Steaks
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Mission |
1/25/2006
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I had a jerk chicken sandwich and fries to go. The fries came with a spicy mayo dipping sauce which is pretty good. The sandwich was disappointing.
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Primo Patio Cafe
Cuisine: Caribbean
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
1/24/2006
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A girlfriend and I dined here after window shopping. Had a nice Pinot Noir. They brought us a fresh baked bread knot that was yummy. The baked goat cheese was amazing. Lamb chops with lavender salt was superb. Delicious gnocchi was in a velvety cream sauce. Prompt service without a smile or even eye contact.
I do actually like the small plates as I didn't have the opportunity to over eat., which I tend to do too often.
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Chez Nous
Cuisine: Mediterranean Small Plates
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Pacific Heights |
1/23/2006
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I hate to admit it but I like the food here. The chips are light and crisp and fresh. Salsa is so flavorful and tasty. Love the sweet corn mash you get with almost every entree. I have been to this particular restaurant maybe only once. I usually only go to one of these places when in the burbs. Hate the noise and dirty feeling tables.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Tex Mex
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Civic Center |
1/23/2006
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Was craving Italian food. We tried this place as we were in the neighborhood. Very friendly staff. They serve fresh baked and still warm focaccia bread which was good. I started with the Mozzarella tomato salad. Tomatoes seemed like they were the wrong type to use. Were similar to a beefsteak slice that was under ripe and flavorless. Not enough vinegar either.
A friend had the lobster ravioli, which was rich and pretty good. I had a spicy penne dish with olives, which was OK. My husband had a seafood pasta dish which was OK. They had some nice wines on their wine list. Overall I thought that the dishes could have been better. They looked good, but taste and ingredients used was lacking.
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Valentina Ristorante
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Italian
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Bernal Heights |
1/23/2006
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Never had a bad experience here. Good for a romantic date or with a few friends. Pricey but very exciting menu, atmosphere and nice wine list. We ordered a bunch of stuff off the menu and sampled them all. Food was prepared and presented well and tasted amazing! Can't wait to go back!
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Chaya Brasserie
Cuisine: French Asian
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Embarcadero |
1/16/2006
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Feels like you are in the early eighties in NYC in the 14th street subway station at a greasy spoon sanwich shop at rush hour lunchtime. Everyone is eating so fast...cuz the cheesesteaks are soo good!.
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Cheese Steak Shop
Cuisine: Cheesesteak American
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Western Addition |
1/5/2006
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Great place for a cheap birthday dinner with your loud friends where you are more likely to drink pitchers of margaritas before, during and after your meal. But they have raised the prices per pitcher so be careful. Food is OK.
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Puerto Alegre
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/3/2006
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We went here on a whim when in the neighborhood. Was seated right away. We got a really nice table. They brought us sparkling water in a pitcher with a slice of orange. I would have been over the top impressed if the pitcher wasn't plastic. But it was still nice. Then they brought out this really yummy bread with a spicy red dipping sauce that I couldn't stop eating. I think it was roasted pepper, tomato, garlic, olive oil. We shared a large Caesar salad that was very tasty (lots of anchovy flavor in the dressing which I love). I ordered the pumpkin ravioli in butter sauce. Was really good, but not fabulous. My husband ordered the fresh linguini with seafood which was very tasty. Nice, spicy red sauce. Had decent wines by the glass as well but didn't see the expected chianti (which my husband likes). Manager or owner, not sure, came over to our table to check if everything was alright. He seemed very attentive and cared about his restaurant.
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Caffe Delle Stelle
Cuisine: Italian
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Hayes Valley |
1/3/2006
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I recommend this place for lunch or brunch. If you are looking for a cute garden patio, you have found it. It is just in back. But do plan on staying a while as the service can sometimes be achingly slow. Ouch.
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Metro Cafe
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Western Addition |
1/3/2006
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There is something very unique about this place. Felt like I was in a 1970's French film. The food was good. Wine list good. Service good. This is a nice place to take that special someone in your life where you will be able to enjoy conversation, relax and dine on traditional French food.
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Jeanne D'arc
Cuisine: French
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Downtown |
1/3/2006
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So impressed with the menu and the decor AND the service. Very professional, but hospitable. We had a very sexy and romantic dinner. Great table, great wine and great food. Every dish was a tasty surprise. Will make any occasion a special one.
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Asia de Cuba
Cuisine: Asian Nuevo Latino
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Downtown |
12/20/2005
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Decided to give this place another try. Ugh, why did I bother.
The maitre d' couldn't find our reservation. Looked at me like I was lieing to him. After he went to check and see if he could do us a "favor" and squeeze us in, I saw my cell number next to an illegible scribble on the reservations sheet. I pointed it out to him and he shrugged and grabbed 2 menus and seated us. No apology or anything. I was going to leave except I was hungry. We ordered a dozen oysters which tasted warm and nasty. They said they were fanny bays, but I am not sure about that. My husband ordered the Jambalaya, which looked more like rice-a-roni, with re-hydrated shrimp. I ordered the grill combo, of ribs, chicken and Andouille sausage. Had to ask for more BBQ sauce as it was dry. Swamp pie was ok. Place feels like a dump trying to be full of character that it actually lacks.
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PJ's Oyster Bed
Cuisine: Creole Seafood
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Inner Sunset |
12/19/2005
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Wound up here for drinks after a friend's company Christmas party. Place was really crowded, but there was so much to look at that I didn't mind. The drinks were good, as well as pricey. We got lucky and actually got a whole group of chairs and tables for our entire group to drink comfortably!
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Clift Hotel Redwood Room
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Downtown |
12/19/2005
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Sadly, I don't go here anymore. Just cannot bear the wait. Exceptional food and super tasty vegetarian dishes. Wish they stayed open later and served the same food all day and all nite. That way SOME of us might get a chance to enjoy the food and not feel guilty about the long line of starving people waiting on the sidewalk.
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Boogaloos
Cuisine: Californian
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Mission |
10/26/2005
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I love the Salads here. Almost more than the crepes. But if you do have a crepe, have the mushroom sauce on it. yummish! Seating is a bit quirky, both in form and function. Can be a long wait too. Wait staff is kinda lacking and seem like they hate their job.
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Ti Couz
Cuisine: French Dessert
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Mission |
10/26/2005
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I go for the Early Bird Special. Decor and atmosphere is nothing fancy by any means. But, the sushi is good, seaweed salad is good and the miso soup is good. Like the carrot slices in glass. Get a hot sake.Very affordable! And they are pretty fast with the sushi prep as well as service!
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We Be Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Mission |
10/26/2005
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I have had many a great breakfast here. Good and greasy if you need it with that hangover. But don't make the mistake of going there for dinner. Needed a kid friendly spot in the area for family in town. Philly steaks were on a hard roll...all bread/no meat. Pasta dish, which I thought would be safe, was sooo spicy it was almost inedible. And I love hot food! uggish. Stick with the morning menu.
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Pork Store
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Mission |
10/26/2005
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I came here with co-workers for the oysters. They were pretty good except I actually got one really bad one. I luckily didn't ingest the whole thing but was worried I would get sick. Never did. Server was annoyingly unattentive. Not a warm atmosphere. Would consider coming back to try an entree some day.
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Bacar Restaurant & Wine Salon
Cuisine: American (New)
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SoMa |
10/26/2005
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Not a big fan of this place. I have had friends rave about it, but I just think some dishes are not that good. Doesn't seem fresh or something.
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Garden of Tranquility
Cuisine: Chinese
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Potrero Hill |
10/17/2005
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Not the "best" Pizza, but it is good. Staff is really nice. Great neighborhood kinda place. Love all the toppings selections. It's fun to go on Monday night's for Family Night, all you can eat deal.
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Goat Hill Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Potrero Hill |
10/17/2005
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Feels like a chain. Is a chain. Good for people who don't really like to take risks. Guaranteed acceptable food, but not exceptional.
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Palomino
Cuisine: Mediterranean Californian
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Embarcadero |
10/5/2005
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Had a nice light meal, spinach salad and a dozen oysters. Where can you get a dozen Kumamotos for $22? Tables are too close for comfort.
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Fresca
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Noe Valley |
10/5/2005
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This place is great to go with a group of friends too. Tapas are OK. The Sangria is OK. This place can get crowded, loud and busy real fast. There were 2 birthday parties on the same night. Reasonably priced though.
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Picaro
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Mission |
8/18/2005
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This place is great to go with a group of friends. You can order all different kinds of Tapas, vegetarian/meat. The Sangria is OK. The service is pretty good considering this place can get crowded, loud and busy.
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Ramblas
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Mission |
8/18/2005
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Impressive. We went earlier in the evening so it was just starting to fill up. (Which I think is the best time to go and check out a new restaurant as you get the most attentive service and it's not too busy and loud) Nice presentation on all of the dishes.
The Soup of the day, Shrimp tomato bisque, was amazing. Creamy and spicy. Classic Ceviche dish was delicious. Tangy flavors of grapefruit juice. I had a dish with shrimp and potatoes(can't remember the name) The sauce was flavorful but I thought it needed a bit more spice to it. Desert sounded fabulous on paper but seemed a bit small, pricey and not as fab. Filled pastry puff, with home made ice cream caramel and kiwi puree. Fun dining experience over all.
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Limon
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Mission |
8/16/2005
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Worst Spanish food I have ever had. Loud and dirty. Dishes are different every time you order them. Bad service. Unfiltered table water that tasted like a rubber hose. Fun with friends to drink mediocre Sangria. Must have gone here on bad nights? Yes, I have been here more than 2x.
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Esperpento Restaurant
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Mission |
8/16/2005
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Loud. Hit or miss service. Good beer. Had a good burger.
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21st Amendment
Cuisine: American (traditional) Pub Food
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
8/16/2005
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I have been here for an office party. Was fun, the food was pretty good and so was the beer. The decor and vibe have a chain restaurant feel. Haven't been back.
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Thirsty Bear Brewing Co.
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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SoMa |
8/8/2005
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Like the design and decor. Has an open space feeling that actually feels kinda cozy. Best burgers and fries I have had, anywhere. Service a little impersonal.
Over all I love this place...except for a recent visit for brunch. Got a Bloody Mary and my favorite bleu cheese burger and fries. The Bloody Mary was THE worst I have EVER had. Think the bartender was WAY OFF! Missed 3/4 of the ingredients. Tasted like it was made at an IHOP. My burger was raw on the inside and black on the outside. NOT GOOD!!
Seems like the whole staff shoulda called in sick with their hangovers and just shut the place down for the day.
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Slow Club
Cuisine: American (New)
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Potrero Hill |
7/27/2005
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Step inside and you feel like you just stepped into East Berlin.
The real deal. Classic German dishes you know and love. Great imported beers to choose from.
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Walzwerk
Cuisine: German
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Mission |
7/25/2005
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Expensive, but tasty and fun. Dishes have never blown me away though except for the raw bar! Highly recommend spending your money on the oysters. Go for the experience. Not to be missed. Brunch was a disappointment. (I think they were understaffed that day though).
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Foreign Cinema
Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean
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Mission |
7/25/2005
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Best bet to get is the Spaghetti and Meatballs topped with shaved Parmesan and fresh parsley. Spicy shrimp salad was really spicy, but lacked enough greens.
Friendly attentive service, fun/funky decor but way too dark. 40 ounce beers sold here is fun!
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Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
Cuisine: Italian
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Bernal Heights |
7/25/2005
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I went here for a friends Birthday dinner. Boy, what a let down. My fish was way over cooked. So were other dishes that people had at our table. View was nice, service friendly. Overall, if you take the scenery away, this place could use lots of help with the food. Tourist "crap".
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McCormick & Kuleto's
Cuisine: Seafood
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Fishermans Wharf |
7/25/2005
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Filet mignon seemd a bit on the salty side, but really good. Like butta and really tasty. Sides are good too. Decor is over the top: oddball eclectic. Friendly bartender, very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely worth going to check out.
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Boboquivari's
Cuisine: Steakhouse Crab Seafood
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Marina |
7/13/2005
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Overpriced, overrated. Spend your money at the bar, if you can tolerate the clientele.
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Le Colonial
Cuisine: French (New) Vietnamese
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Downtown |
7/12/2005
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Place is OK. Soups are good. Fresh spring rolls are lacking. Had bad experience with staff as they insisted on seating us near the door when there were seats in the back. I know they want the place to look full, but I was freezing that day and didn't want to feel a chilling draft thoughout my meal. Next couple after us got a cozy seat near the kitchen. I requested a table change and he reluctanly moved us to another table. Hope there wasn't anything icky in my soup after that.
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Sunflower Authentic Vietnamese
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Mission |
7/12/2005
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Eating at Farallon is such and experience. The underwater theme decor is a trip in itself. Jellyfish Lamps dangle from above, giant shell booths swallow you.
Wine list is very good. Food is never disappointing, professional service. Been there for many a birthday including one of my own.
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Farallon
Cuisine: Seafood
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Downtown |
7/12/2005
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Great brunch and lunch and large portions. Friendly staff. Sunny patio in back.
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Savor
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Noe Valley |
7/12/2005
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I lived in Germany for one year...as a vegetarian. Come to California 8 years ago and making up for missing out on the great German sausages! It really does feel like you are in Bavaria. Great beer and fun for a group of friends.
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Suppenkuche
Cuisine: German
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Hayes Valley |
7/12/2005
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Great place to take your out of town family. Standard menu and entertaining Italian kitsch decor. C'mon, the Pope Room is pretty funny.
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Buca di Beppo
Cuisine: Italian
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SoMa |
7/5/2005
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Food is OK but it is always so crowded and you always seem to have to wait longer to get a table than you plan on staying for brunch. Yes it's outside, yes it's on the water. Just make sure you have a drink or two (good Bloody Mary's). The view will seem a lot nicer.
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The Ramp
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Hamburgers
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Potrero Hill |
7/5/2005
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Finally made it over to Chez Papa and what a pleasant surprise it was! Romantic, neighborhood restaurant. Nice wine list, nice choices on the menu done right. Friendly staff as well!
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Chez Papa Bistro
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Potrero Hill |
7/5/2005
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Noisy, but can be fun. Service is slow, but the people are nice. Sushi is not too bad. Not too good either. Free validated parking is a big plus!
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Sushi Rock
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Polk St./Van Ness |
6/8/2005
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Fast, Friendly, Fun. Get your curry buzz. bit noisy dirty and self serve kind of environment.
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Pakwan
Cuisine: Indian
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Mission |
6/8/2005
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Come here if you want to "treat" yourself to a fun and tasty European experience. The food is elegantly simple and tasty. The desserts are artistic, poetic and so very delicious. The mood is refined but relaxed about it. enjoy.
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Citizen Cake
Cuisine: Californian Bakeries
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Hayes Valley |
6/8/2005
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Great decor, fun for a date or with friends. Love the little tv's. Where did I put my white patent leather Go-Go boots?
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Lime
Cuisine: Californian American (Traditional)
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Upper Market/Church Street |
6/2/2005
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Brat and Beer. Get the Brat at Rosamunde and eat it next door accompanied with your favorite beer next door at the Toronado. So fun!
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
Cuisine: Hot Dogs
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Lower Haight |
6/2/2005
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This place is great cuz you would never really expect to be impressed, but you are. AND, you never leave hungry or grumpy or poor!
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Home
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Castro |
5/27/2005
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Loved this place. Decor brings you back to the 70's somewhere in Chicago.
Prime rib trollied around in meatcarts.
I haven't had Yorkshire pudding like this since grandma made it!
I over ate sooooo much! Friendly bartender!
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House of Prime Rib
Cuisine: Steakhouses
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Polk St./Van Ness |
5/27/2005
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I really like this restaurant. Food, decor. Both interesting. But for some reason I have not gone back a second time.
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BOULEVARD
Cuisine: American (New)
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Embarcadero |
5/27/2005
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