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This is one of those restaurants that you pride yourself in discovering. You realize how lucky you are living in a city that contains gems such as Mi Lindo Yucatan. I adored the location's charm, the waitresses easy smile, the kick of the salsa, the generous portions, and the exhiliration of new flavors in my mouth. Run like a stocking to this hidden treasure. Don't tell everyone you know, I don't want to encounter too big a crowd the next time I visit. Yeah, I'm selfish that way.
PS
Poc chuc Rocks!
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Lindo Yucatan
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
10/4/2007
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Just like any other person out there, I have a love affair with pizza. I love that SF has such a variety of types of pizza that you don't have to be stuck with one kind. Let's see, I feel like deep dish tonight...Do I brave the long lines at Little Star? You'll find yourself blurting out, "What? this long line is the pick up your order line?" Hmp, and I thought I found a way to circumnavigate the rude service there. But I digress, pizza, different types, yes. Thank god for variety in SF. Let's see do I feel like thin crust tonight? Why, yes I do! I'm off to Cinecitta, the best thin crust pizza this side of the north americas.
NB: Skip the chicken wings. They were kind of spongey (?) *shrugs shoulders*
NB2: Parking is helacious, but you already knew that about North Beach.
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Cinecitta Bar and Roman Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza Italian
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North Beach |
10/4/2007
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Straits Restaurant, with us
Head straight to Straits! Order: garlic noodles, mussels in garlic sauce, fried calamari, gadogado, origami sea bass, and the naan bread. Finish off your fantastic meal with the chocolate cake with melty chocolate inside, paired with ice cream! I can I say, "Scrumptelightful!"
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Straits Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian Pan-Asian
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Downtown |
4/4/2007
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Taqueria Zapata, with us
If you're in the neighborhood and need a mexican fix, this is the place to go. Unfortunately, that's not saying much about this restaurant as there is a dearth of good mexican places in the Castro. I recommend having the pozole soup (if they're serving it) or their nachos are not bad.
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Taqueria Zapata
Cuisine: Mexican
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Castro |
4/2/2007
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Buckhorn , with us
Not exciting and a bit bland and too pricey for what you get. The meat is cold. I suppose it's ok if you're in a hurry, which is mostly the case after spending hours looking for parking around metreon then falling in line to get your movie tickets. Tip: grab a burger at Mel's instead and get your movie tickets through Fandango and for Godsake take Muni!
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Buckhorn
Cuisine: American Grill
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Downtown |
3/29/2007
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Long Life Noodle Company and Jook Joint, with us
If you were in a hurry and needed to watch your double feature at the cinema upstairs, this restaurant will do. I like their ground meat on lettuce cups and the mooshoo style burrito. The rest of their offerings, especially the soups, are uninspired. Snore.
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Long Life Noodle Company and Jook Joint
Cuisine: Asian Noodle
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SoMa |
3/26/2007
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We didn't realize how lucky we were that there was no line when we got there until a throng of hungry folks started to congregate in the entrance. Luckily we were seated quickly. Unluckily, the restaurant was already full when we got there and it took a good 35 minutes before our order was taken. During this time I kept trying to make eye contact to the waitress and even extending a pleasant "hi", but the skinnier of the the two waitresses was determined to ignore us until she's cleaned up other tables or served other people or whatever else she deemed important to do aside from helping us. I was ready to up and leave when the girthier waitress FINALLY took our order.
I had the thick soy sauce broth soup, Yummmy! Karaage on the side, Tres Delish!
I guess I should've consulted with SF survey before I went. I would've known to expect long waits and to avoid the weekend. But all those negative things aside, I had a pretty satisfying meal. Arigato.
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Tampopo
Cuisine: Japanese
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Japantown |
3/26/2007
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I have to agree that the food took foreeeeveeeerrrrr, but it was worth the long wait. I always get the chicharon pupusas and the sopa de res. Yummmy! You also get unlimited chips with hot salsa for free. Don't forget to grab the sweet cookie in the clear plastic container near the register. It's a dulce de leche cookie of sorts, you'll love it. Oh, Panchita, you cook so well, albeit soo slowly.
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Panchita's Salvadoran and Mexican Cuisine
Cuisine: Mexican Salvadoran
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Mission |
3/7/2007
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I appreciate the effort, I really do. The concept of this urban-deep south-cosmopolitan-homey-industrial hybrid of a restaurant actually works. The metal covered menu and the small glass jars for your delicious iced-tea, the very dark ambience, the free cornmeal muffins (laced with jalapeno) it all gelled together and created a chic destination. Unfortunately, the most important factor seem to have been left behind. Yes, the crab popper appetizer was yummy and the dessert (pecan pie) was to die for, but the entrees lacked, um expertise. I had fried chicken, was ok nothing to write home about. My friends had the pulled pork and the jambalaya, both were underseasoned and just plain old blah. There you have it, there's plusses and minuses, which leads me to the gray dot. Suggestion: come here and enjoy a few drinks and order appetizers and desserts, skip the main dishes!
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Farmerbrown
Cuisine: Soul Food
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Downtown |
3/5/2007
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Loverly! Honestly, you can see that Tangerine has put some effort into what they are offering. The ambience is nice and cozy, the menu is innovative without being totally out there, and the service is gay! What more can you ask for from a Castro restaurant? I've eaten here a couple of times and I must say that the fish is always good, but the steak is outstanding. Don't miss out on the creative appetizers!
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Tangerine
Cuisine: Pacific Rim
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Castro |
2/26/2007
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Yawn, snore, burp! Uhm, it's ok food, it will fill you up, but I honestly can't remember what I ordered, some pasta dish that was so unmemorable I can't summon the name right now. The bruschetta for antipasti was good, but really, how can you mess that one up? Hmm, the prices were reasonable and the service competent, the ambience was quaint, but nothing really stood out in terms of what they served. Yawn, snore, burp?
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Caffe DeLucchi
Cuisine: American Bistro Cafe
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North Beach |
2/26/2007
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I haven't been here for a while and there's a good reason why: It just wasn't memorable. The food was ok, for sure, but in San Francisco where there's a gazillion options to dine out, would you really want to go back to nyeh?
The sides were unimaginative but the steak was good. If you really want a great steak, go to Tangerine!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
Cuisine: Steakhouses
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Polk St./Van Ness |
2/26/2007
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I only tried the chicken and the ribs. The chicken was moist and delicious, while the ribs were a tad dry. I didn't care so much for the coleslaw (too vinegary) but the corn bread was good and the garlic fries were VERY garlicky, loved it.
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Roadside BBQ
Cuisine: Barbeque BBQ
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Inner Richmond |
2/26/2007
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The worst place to find parking, the christmas lights around the window totally negates the whole chic, urban look of the restaurant. That said, I LOVE this place. Great service, delicious and creative dishes (loved the seaweed salad and the miso based cesar's salad and the burger with daikon slices), cool ambience and even cooler restroom. I highly recommend it and I will definitely come back to try their other offerings. I can't wait to try their spicy ribs.
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Namu
Cuisine: Organic Asian Barbecue
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Inner Richmond |
2/6/2007
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Tastebuddy's tastebuds were titillated, truly!
Gosh, I can't believe I spoke about myself with the third person. Sorry, I have bouts of blurriness, but I'm completely clear about My Tofu House. I'm absolutely enamored with this place. The service was friendly and the food was heartwarming. I've never had soft tofu soup before and this novel experience did not fail me. You can choose from combination meats, dumplings, seafood to go in your soup and the degree of caliente: mild to wild. Next time, I'll try the bibimpap, then the kalbi, then the bulgoki. I guess I'll have to return multiple times to really get the My Tofu House experience...well, no complaints here.
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My Tofu House
Cuisine: Korean
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Inner Richmond |
2/1/2007
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I hate giving neutral reviews, but Limon deserves it.
Great ambience, quite chic really... It's kind of out of the way...do not expect traditonal Peruvian, quite stylized really...It's kind of pretentious...do not expect really delicious, quite non-descript really...I'm Switzerland when it comes to their Peruvian dishes.
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Limon
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Mission |
2/1/2007
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I think Moonstar is pretty good for it's value.
I know, the siumai isn't as moist and the sushi can be a tad dry, but the spicy mussels soup is great and sometimes they have clams in black bean sauce, yummmmm. The dessert section is cool. They have ice cream and tiny pastries, so don't forget to save some room...
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Moonstar Buffet
Cuisine: Pan-Asian
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Daly City |
1/24/2007
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Older server that never smiles.
Fantastic Pancakes you'll only burn off if you run for miles.
The Monte Cristo is to die for.
The hours they're open, no less than twenty-four.
Ambience? I must say it's quite dank
but it won't matter since it's 3 AM and too many drinks you've drank!
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Orphan Andy's
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Castro |
1/24/2007
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I'm happily jumping in the Raving for Miette Bandwagon. Skooch over, thanks. Ok, first of all the location - Fabu! The Ferry building is such a lovely place, I'm sooo happy they fixed it up, now it's a true SF destination.
Secondly, the deliciousness that is Miette! A friend of mine had me try one of their rosemary infused shortbread cookies and I must say, I almost fainted. Not to be missed are their camarons (get the hazelnut flavored). Oh, hamburgers! I'm salivating as I'm typing here...PriceyShmricey, Miette is a perfect example of you get what you pay for. I can't wait to try the other SFSurveyors' recommendations. My next purchase is a chocolate cherry cake. Also, kudos to the staff, very nice and efficient.
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Miette Cakes
Cuisine: Organic Bakeries
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Embarcadero |
1/23/2007
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I agree with all the positive reviews! A dark, small venue that serves up really delicious dishes. I loved the beef Pad see yoo (sp?) and the mixed vegetable stir fry. If you enjoy thai food done right, then this is the place for you. A bonus is that the prices are very reasonable. Kap kun ka and Sawadee ka to my new fave thai restaurant!
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Patpong
Cuisine: Thai
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Outer Richmond |
1/22/2007
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I like that the sauces (honey mustard or vinegar) are on the side, instead of slathered all over the meat. The ribs are sometimes very dry or too burnt. Cornbread was dry as the Sahara, that's a deal breaker! Boooo to Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint Booooo! I will take back my rude cat call if they fix their dryness issues, but till then I stand by my review. Cute decor, though.
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Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
Cuisine: Barbecue
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Lower Haight |
12/6/2006
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I guess here's another rave review for this place. As you can see everyone loves it. The place is very lower haightish with it's hole in the wall appeal and the sausages are soooo good! Please, I beg of you, do not forget the hot peppers! It's the icing on their hotdog cake... oh, you know what I mean. Love ya!
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
Cuisine: Hot Dogs
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Lower Haight |
12/6/2006
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Great place! Just a homey mom and pop Japanese place with quick service and good food. You can't beat the 3 item combo for only $11.00! It comes with miso soup and salad. Cheap, cheap, cheap. So much food, so little time. So, if you're not put off by the not-too-exciting ambience and the difficult quest for parking I know you'll enjoy your Ichiraku experience. I know I did. Cheers!
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Ichiraku Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Inner Richmond |
12/6/2006
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I first saw Beard Papa on one of my trips to NY. It was next door to Famous Joe's Pizza. It seemed really clean and popular. The name was one of those mysterious Japanese/English creation that makes you smile and grimace at the same time. It's what the hosts of Attack of the Show would refer to as "Engrish" But it's effective, as evidenced by the long queues formed by zealots here and in NY. Do I count myself as one of Beard Papa's fans? No. It was ok, but not oishi. The best item is the melty chocolate cake, but you can have a better version of this offering at Sweet Inspiration or at Triptych. If you have time to spare, go ahead and fall in line with a friend. Swap stories and tell jokes for about 20 minutes. When you get to the counter make sure to order the chocolate concoction. I doubt you'd be back too soon.
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Beard Papa
Cuisine: Japanese Bakeries
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Downtown |
10/26/2006
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It's fast food Korean style, nuff said. I didn't get the awful service that other reviewers mentioned though. The waiter forgot to bring the water we requested, and when I reminded him about it he seemed genuinely apologetic. I loved the stuffed mushrooms and the chicken bibimpap ( I was told it means mix mix rice, literal translation here). Although, the better restaurants would serve it in a hot bowl, Hahn's did not. I enjoyed my experience, but maybe I lucked out and got the nice waiter.
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Hahn's Hibachi
Cuisine: Korean Barbecue bbq
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Noe Valley |
10/13/2006
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I really hate giving Neutral reviews, but this restaurant deserves a grey dot. The views are great, the service was attentive, the calamari was good, the ribs were ok, the seafood pasta was so-so. I just can't think of any wow moments. Maybe should have eaten during the sunset. It might have made the pricey bill worth it. I still suggest you try it though, around 6:30 PM.
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Beach Chalet Brewery
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Outer Richmond |
10/13/2006
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Very charming and french, but managed to still feel very San Francisco. Delicious duck and seafood pasta, service could be improved. Prices were reasonable, make reservations now!
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Baker Street Bistro
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Cow Hollow |
10/1/2006
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I've had breakfast here a few times (be warned, if you order ham with your eggs, the ham is super paper thin and sparse) and tried some of their middle eastern offerings (hummus plate and middle eastern wrap). I'm happy to report that I enjoyed them all! This place has such a neighborhoody feel, so relaxed and casual, and the staff is friendly. All this adds to a great eating out experience.
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Blue Front
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Bistro
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
10/1/2006
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I recommend their beef nachos, lots of melty cheese and crunchy warm nachos...Hmmmm, yummm. Sometimes they have chicken soup a bit oily, but delicious nonetheless. Make sure to finish up with their fruit juices, goes down with lots of ice. I recommend a stop to Balazo before, between or after shopping around the Haight.
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El Balazo
Cuisine: Mexican
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
10/1/2006
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I've only had sushi here to go because I didn't want to smell the fish they were selling while I was enjoying my sushi. So, I guess this is a partial review. The sushi is GREAT! Not expensive either. I wouldn't suggest that people eat in there though. Just do as most people do and take it home, kick off your shoes, turn on Comcast On Demand and start digging in with your chopsticks! ENJOY!
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Yum Yum Fish
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Outer Sunset |
9/28/2006
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My friend Loren recommended this restaurant and boy am I glad she did! Make sure you make reservations as we were greeted with, "Oh, there are no seats availabe since we got the great reviews. Do you mind sitting at the bar?" To the bar we sat, I was very unlucky and ended up with the wobbly stool then the waiter/bartender (I like to call him Grumpy Pecs) gave us only two menus (there were three of us), so it was an inauspicious start at best, but Poleng more than redeemed herself once our orders started streaming in: salt and pepper crispy calamari, adobo wings with achara, beef tenderloin salpicao with bone marrow, garlic crab noodles and finally bread pudding with tapioca pudding. Everything was stellar, which leads me to this review. I will have to join the band wagon and add to the great accolades this new restaurant has been getting. Chic, only slightly pretentious ambience, great food, achara, inconsistent service, and bone marrow equals a fun evening out with friends!
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Poleng
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
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Western Addition |
9/28/2006
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Cute cakes, not too sweet (sometimes bakeries tend to over do the sugar content) and very mom and poppy kind of feel. I like that, very SF.
Inexpensive, too. I recommend Schubert's, I know you'll like it too.
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Schubert's Bakery
Cuisine: Desserts Bakery
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Inner Richmond |
9/25/2006
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I love this place! Here's what you need to try:
* Dry Braised String beans
* Fried Chicken with garlic sauce
* Lion's head (Meat balls with vermicelli soup)
* Hot and sour soup
I've been going to this place for years and they're rock solid! I'm jealous of the folks who've tried the fried donuts, I'll make sure to try those the next time I'm there.
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Taiwan Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
9/11/2006
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Snore...Yawn.... This place really needs a face lift. Yes, I love the mom and pop feel of it, but I would prefer it to be clean and better lit. In a street packed with establishments competing for our dollars, this place doesn't even want to try. Where's the effort guys? If you want a delicious dessert after gorging on any of the restaurants at Clement, I recommend hopping across the street to Genki crepes!
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Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shop Dessert Ice Cream
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Inner Richmond |
9/11/2006
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I know, I know, it's a SF institution and I should respect it's authoritah, but really, my friends only like it because you don't have to order from the menu. You can point at the next table's dishes and say, "I want that but with prawns" and they'll do it. But even with such a novel technique of ordering, it doesn't make up for the fact that most of the dishes seem to share one special sauce. Ok, maybe it shouldn't be called special. Let's call it Only Sauce.
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House of Nanking
Cuisine: Chinese
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Chinatown |
9/11/2006
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Very friendly service, spacious atmosphere, super delicious onion soup (I think probably the best in town), large salads. I thought the rotisserie chicken would be terrific, but it was a bit bland. What gives? Still, I had a great experience and would go back to try the other items in the menu.
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Cafe Grillades
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Hayes Valley |
9/11/2006
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I loved it! I'm surprised at some people's reviews. This restaurant is the real deal. There's a reason why it's so popular and it's not just hype.
The shaking beef made me quiver, the caramelized prawns made me shiver, the papaya salad made me want to order more! Yes, it's a tad pricey, but in my humble opinion, a person is making a big mistake if he/she/he-she/she-he compares the prices found in a hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant to Slanted Door's prices. They're two different things. Much like comparing lychees to mangosteens. I wouldn't order Zuni's delicious skinny fries and get upset because it's not priced like it is at McDonald's. But, to each his/her/herm own.
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Slanted Door, The
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Embarcadero |
9/11/2006
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Umm, am I missing something? I thought it was ok, not spectacular. I prefer the burgers at Barney's. Also, now that Hayes Valley is in its post-up and coming neighborhood state, parking is impossible. So, take a cab to this burger place and avoid the stress of the quest for parking. Ok, so burgers are soso, parking horrid, service nye, sorry Grey Dot of Neutrality for you guys.
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Flippers Gourmet Burgers
Cuisine: Hamburgers American (Traditional)
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Hayes Valley |
8/31/2006
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I agree with everyone! Delicous, Cheap and a Local Secret. You can't beat the prices and the sandwiches are top notch. Beware: The Hot Jalapenos. If you are not use to spicy ingredients, make sure that this item is not included in your sandwich. There, I just saved you from searing a hole on your tastebuds. That's why I'm called TasteBuddy!
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Saigon Sandwich Shop
Cuisine: Vietnamese Deli
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Tenderloin |
8/31/2006
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This place is fun when you come with a group of people who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get all IronCheffy. Warning: The novelty of cooking your own dish wears off after ten minutes of smoke and splattering oil. Eat fast, girls/boys/everything in between!
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Coriya Hot Pot City
Cuisine: Chinese Barbecue
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Inner Richmond |
8/31/2006
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Loved it! The brazilian beef was quite an experience, I guess it's the brazilian version of shabushabu. Avoid the cream corn soup, it tasted like it was doused with sugar. For appetizers, you must have the scallops and the puff pastries filled with cheese and meats. Yummilicious! A note about the staff - they're friendly enough, but our waitress forgot to bring our fried yucca and when we reminded her about it (midway through our dinner) she apologized and said she's going to get it. We decided to tell her that it's too late and to cancel it. She replied, "if that's what you want to do." Ummmm, nice. I reserve the right to change my Green Dot of Yummy to another color if the staff doesn't address their selective amnesia . Good luck, Mangarosa!
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Mangarosa Restaurant
Cuisine: Italian Brazilian
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North Beach |
8/31/2006
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No grey area here, I loved it. I guess because I came when they just opened for lunch and everything was fresh and yummy. It was fun watching the boats of sushi float by. I especially loved the lobster and crab salad sushi!
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Isobune
Cuisine: sushi japanese
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Japantown |
8/31/2006
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Super delish, not expensive and gets really crowded. Come early and the dimsum will be the hightlight of your day! Ambience - none. Good service - not really.
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Kay Cheung Restaurant
Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese Seafood
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Chinatown |
7/29/2006
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The food was not quite right. Tapas were lackluster and the entrees just wasn't right - cold fish? What the...I think it was a special that night, but I did not find it so. Skip it.
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Picaro
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Mission |
3/15/2006
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Yet another rave for this restaurant which has been in Hayes Valley before it was trendy. You'll love the shared long tables and the food is delicious. You can't go wrong ordering the jaeger schnitzel and spaetzle. Yummyumm.
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Suppenkuche
Cuisine: German
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Hayes Valley |
3/15/2006
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A very pleasant experience. Nice service and traditional cuban cuisine. I love the cubes of pork and the frijoles. I recommend this restaurant if you're looking for something quiet and nice and if you're looking to try something new.
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El Nuevo Frutilandia
Cuisine: cuban pan-latin
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Mission |
3/15/2006
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Get the chicken to go, as the restaurant is quite disorganized. The rotisserie chicken is very good. But when other reviewers say a big plate of chicken I don't get it. Maybe the night I was there they were serving quail or cornish hen as my chicken was tiny. Anyway, the chickenlet was perfectly marinated and the spices were a good compliment to the hummus I had on the side. Just ignore the unsmiling cashier. I think he just doesn't like to smile. As I was waiting for my food other customers ordered and not once did he smile, ok maybe once, but I'm betting it was a tick or a twitch. It couldn't have been a smile. So, come get your quail and just ignore Twitchy. He's just going through a rough patch. Skip the desserts, they are dry and I believe have been sitting out for a while.
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Good Frikin' Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Bernal Heights |
2/21/2006
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Love it, Love it, Love it!
Bring your apetite with you as the entrees are quite substantial. Make sure to order the Sopa Criolla, the Lomo Saltado, Bistec a la Pobre.
I liked the Yuca frita, but the camarones con jamon was a bit dry to me.
I loved the spicy salsa/spread they provide you pre appetizers.
I was too full to have dessert, but next time...definitely coming back.
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Mi Lindo Peru
Cuisine: Peruvian Spanish Tapas
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Marina |
2/6/2006
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Bland, unexciting, bad service. I liked the corn on the cob. Hmmm. I won't recommend it.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Mission |
2/3/2006
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I've only eaten here once, but I like the laid back atmosphere and the pressed sanwich that I ordered. It was called Mediodia and it was made of shredded pork and cheese and a special sauce. I had it with a side of garbanzo bean salad. I thought it was yummy. I would love to come back and try the chicken sandwich or their empanadas. I think they also had Cuban desserts. The server mentioned that they have live music on Thursday nights, bossa nova, sounds like I am going back. I'll keep you posted.
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Cafe lo Cubano
Cuisine: Coffee Shop Cuban Sandwiches
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Laurel Heights |
2/2/2006
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Always reliable and delicious. Very friendly staff and not your run of the mill thai dishes. I heart the bbq pork and their soups. Try the prawns in clay pot also. I also like the laid back spacious atmosphere. I'm really glad this place is near my house. Kap Kun Ka!
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Thai Place Two
Cuisine: Thai
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Lower Haight |
1/24/2006
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I'm surprised about the negative and neutral reviews. I love PPQ! Make sure to always start with the garlicky chicken wings and don't forget to order the knock off of Crustacean's garlic noodle dish. Yeah, I'm a big fan of the stinky bulb. Anywho, it's not as cheap as other vietnamese places, but it's yummy. You should check it out.
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PPQ Dungeness Island
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Outer Richmond |
1/24/2006
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Pretty basic vietnamese fare. Nothing too extraordinary. If you enjoy vietnamese cuisine you'll like their pho and their imperial rolls. Not very impressed with the service, but so what. It's inexpensive and reliable.
I'm not raving, but when you find yourself craving vietnamese you won't go wrong with this place.
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PPQ Vietnamese Cuisine
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Sunset |
1/24/2006
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Delicious find! The broth on their soups are sooo flavorful and delicious and their noodles are fresh to the bite, I recommend the soba.
My friend loved the Mabo soup, but didn't appreciate the fact that there was very little pork. You should go there for lunch as they have a great lunch combo menu for less than 10 bucks. Negatives are not very quick service and a tiny location. I can hear the next tables' slurps. I think in some cultures that's a good thing, oh well, "When in Japan(town)...
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Suzu Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Noodle Shops
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Japantown |
1/23/2006
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This restaurant has a very classy yet neighborhoody feel. The hostess was very pleasant and attentive. Our waiter was a little aloof, he looked like he was having a hard time smiling. The food was good, a tad salty. The carrot soup was clear and had a subtle flavor to it.
My friends had the steak (don't smear the butter with anchovies all over this entree, it gets tooo tooo salty) and I had the handkerchief pasta (yumm, great thin, velvety pasta, a little salty). The desserts were, ummm, not as yummy as I wanted it to be. Overall, a good experience, not wonderful.
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Incanto
Cuisine: Italian
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Noe Valley |
1/23/2006
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I was only able to eat at the roofdeck and it has an amazing view. I talked to the person who was grilling the skewered meats and he suggested that we order the sampler platter to try the various meats and a sampler of the hummus, tahini platter. He was soooo on the money. I specifically loved the chicken (comes slathered in a spicy sauce) and the pork. We loved it!
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Medjool
Cuisine: Mediterranean Tapas Small Plates
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Mission |
1/23/2006
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I love the location of this restaurant, how can you beat a view of the bay while chowing down on some delicious chowder. I suggest that you start with some sweet oysters, if you go during happy hour it's only a dollar each! Continue with a cheese platter and finish off with a bowl of sumptuous chowder.
I guarantee that you'll have a great dining experience.
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Hog Island Oyster Company
Cuisine: Oysters Seafood American (Traditional)
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Embarcadero |
11/29/2005
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I adore Triptych. The dishes are creative and very fresh ingredients were obviously used. The arugula salad with dates wrapped in pancetta was perfect.
For my main entree, I had the scallops which was fantastic with the polenta and spinach sides. My friends had the lamb and the steak and they both loved their dishes. For dessert, we all shared the orgasmic warm chocolate cake with lava sauce topped with vanilla ice cream. I can't wait to go back and try their other offerings.
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Triptych
Cuisine: Fusion
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SoMa |
11/28/2005
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Yummmy! I love their creative pizzas. I recommend the Wing It (spicy chicken wing) and the Ragin'Rooster (bbq chicken). I've also had the Boar'der (pork version of the Ragin' Rooster) but I thought the meat was a tad dry. Their vegetarian pizzas are great, too.
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Extreme Pizza
Cuisine: pizza
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Upper Fillmore |
11/16/2005
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Me encata Fresca! It's sooo savory and flavorful. I took my friend, fellow SFsurveyor Epikorean, for his birthday and I had a blast. We shared the crabcakes with basil and mango sauce (more like squirts around the plate) and then for our entrees I had the red snapper over the seafood stew which was very spicy and putanesca-esque. Epik had the grilled mahimahi which was equally tres delish! (we were tasting food from each others' plate) We shared the tres leches cake as well, hmm, so so, I've had better in our office Cinco de Mayo potlucks. All in all, a good time was had by a...oh, wait a minute. When we retreated to our respective abodes, Epik called me and screamed, "What the hell is in that food?! I have explosive diarrhea!" To which I meekly replied in that classic melody, "Um, happy birthday..." So, are you wondering why despite the subsequent Keopectate moment I still gave this restaurant the Emerald Dot of Yummy? Well, silly, it wasn't I who got diarrhea.
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Fresca
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Upper Fillmore |
9/28/2005
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It was quite delicious, thank you. I tried SFMiss' recommendation the Tea Leaf Salad and boy was I pleased! The crunch of the peanuts, the flavor of the crushed shrimp, and the leafiness of the Tea leaves .... it was the oddest combination of taste and texture. It totally worked for me! While eating it I realized I was experiencing the very elusive "New Taste" I've always searched for. It reminded me of the Filipinos' bagoong (stress on the last syllable). We also had the stringbeans with seafood and the curry beef. All very sumptuous dishes. While the waitress was mixing the salad for us she explained that the dish itself and the process of folding in the ingredients, "...is a very traditional dish in Burma, this is what a typical Burmese family would have for dinner." With my friend's interest piqued, she asked the server how to say Thank You in Burmese. She replied, "Oh, I'm not Burmese, I'm Chinese." Well, I just had to emphatically reply, "Sheh Sheh Nee!"
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Mandalay Restaurant
Cuisine: Burmese Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
9/27/2005
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Nice staff, delicious crepes and if you don't feel like watching the crepe making process you can do a little shopping while waiting for your crepe or tapioca drink (get the lychee). In the site they have a little japanese grocery store. You can purchase candies, snacks, yakult, etc.
Clement offers such a variety of food locations, this one is definitely one to try. You won't be disappointed.
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Genki Crepes
Cuisine: Dessert Crepes
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Inner Richmond |
9/15/2005
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There's a reason why this place packs it in all the time. The food is just great! The line that forms outside are of eager returners and first timers who've heard how fabulous Pork Store is. I loved it! I had the eggs benedict and my friend had an omelet, both delicious. The waitress was also very calm and friendly considering that the place was just packed. I will come back to try their chicken fried steak.
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Pork Store Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
9/14/2005
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Yawn...If this establishment doesn't do anything about their impolite waitstaff, they will definitely go bankrupt sooner than they can say Enron.
Oh, Please. I abhor servers who have attitude. There are far too many other restaurants San Franciscans should patronize. Life's too short to be sucked in by all the hype this place has generated and trust me it's just that - hype.
If you really need a sugar fix, go to Sweet Inspirations or Just Desserts. Now, those are places you won't mind shelling out 7 dollars for a truly heavenly and delectable experience. Citizen Cake? I don't think Orson Welles would approve. No rosebud for you! Ok, you can have a rose thorn.
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Citizen Cake
Cuisine: Californian Bakeries
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Hayes Valley |
8/11/2005
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I think the novelty has worn off. I used to love their pizzas because it was creative and original. Today, I crave just real and delicious food. But CPK, for me, has always been a venue for California cuisine. So when I got a hankering for some light fare influenced by world cuisine, I went back and ordered the spaghettini with tomato basil sauce. Yummmy! I guess I am tired of the previous things I order there, but you know what? they serve other stuff too. CPK, the restaurant that serves more than your usual.
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California Pizza Kitchen
Cuisine: Californian Pizza
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Civic Center |
8/10/2005
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This place is very popular and always crowded. It's no wonder since the food is ok and the prices are reasonable. I love the grilled meats and their selection of starches were far from boring. You should try it. After a stretch of shopping around Haight, this is a recommended stop. I love anything on a stick, though.
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Asqew Grill
Cuisine: Californian
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
8/10/2005
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I heart this restaurant! I love specific dishes so much, it's hard for me to venture off my usual order. I would start with sizzling rice soup, then eat mooshoo pork along with fried chicken wings (specify dry) and spinach with beanthread noodles. I promise you, a very satisfying dinner! Yum to the fourth power. I didn't care for the pot stickers, but other people seem to like them. Oh, don't forget to try the noodles with scallops and peanut sauce. It's noisy, it's crowded, you wait forever, but ... It is oh so good, you'll have to forgive them their faults. Great service, too. Or was it because we were served by the owner?
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San Tung
Cuisine: Mandarin
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Inner Sunset |
8/10/2005
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I liked the atmosphere, it's quite unique and unexpected. The food was good, not bad and not "Wow". So-so. I suppose it's a tad pricey for so-so food. My friend loved it though, she had a thick cut of pork chop that looked delicious to the bone. I won't recommend it, but I won't tell you to run to it either. Sorry, I'm not usually this neutral with my reviews. I guess you have to check it out yourself. Oh, the oysters were great! Ok, that part I would recommend.
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Elite Cafe
Cuisine: Creole Cajun
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Upper Fillmore |
8/10/2005
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The McDonalds of pasta situated at Northbeach? It's just not right. Honestly, the food is not terrible. It's quite decent actually. I had their seafood pasta and it was ok. But I understand what the other reviewers are saying,though. You're in little Italy, try something a bit more authentic - don't go for the chain. Salute'!
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Pasta Pomodoro
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
8/10/2005
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Very fresh salads and big portions to boot. Don't forget to order the famous garlic fries. I rarely eat turkey, but when I eat at Pluto's I order their roast turkey all the time. It's moist and delicious. The prices are reasonable, too. A great neighborhood restaurant, casual and yummy.
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Pluto's
Cuisine: Salads
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Marina |
8/10/2005
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This place is the best! Very friendly service and fun entertainment. The highlight is the food. Make sure you get the chicken wings for appetizers, the grilled fish and for dessert the flan. Love it! Abrigado to the staff, you guys are cool.
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Canto do Brasil
Cuisine: Brazilian
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Hayes Valley |
7/27/2005
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I like this place. Yup, as simple as that. They offer fresh food and delicious salsa. Make sure to try their mole. You would need CPR afterwards for you'd die and go to hell or heaven or be reborn as an avocado tree, etc. Some might say it's too expensive, but I believe I'll pay even $10.00 for a yummilicious burrito if it is yummilicious enough. And I think that most foodies (and I think we sfsurveyors are all foodies) would agree with me. I also appreciate the nice energy the staff has. Don't you just hate it when you go to a place and people are just bitter and mean? Kudos, Papalote, I'm yours!
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Papalote
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
6/28/2005
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Boring, bland and unexciting. Words that really goes against what Mexican food is all about. Don't go here. Unless you want to snore your way through your meal. It's trying too hard to appeal to everyone, it just ends up appealing to no one. Take a trip to Mission district and experience legitimate mexican cuisine there.
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Andale Mexican Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican Burritos
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Marina |
6/20/2005
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I've eaten at Millenium a few times and I must say it is quite delicious. Vegan, Shmegan. It doesn't matter if you're a carnivore, an omnivore, or a herbivore, I promise you will enjoy the innovative creations that this restaurant has to offer. I will always remember the Portobello "steak" I had there. I'm surprised at some of the reviews I've read here for Millenium. Especially, about the rude waitstaff as I experienced the contrary. Perhaps the waiters were just having a bad day...too much spinach in their diet?
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Millennium
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Downtown |
6/17/2005
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Over rated, over hyped, over stylized, over priced. Over all, I'm simply over it!
You're better off hopping over to clement street and eating in any of the great unpretentious restaurants over there. The positive reviews for this restaurant just went over my head. Perhaps I should try a do over and give it one more chance. Afterwards, I'll see if I need to overturn my overtly dismissive original review. Over and Out.
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Betelnut Pejiu Wu
Cuisine: Pan-Asian
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Cow Hollow |
6/17/2005
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I agree with whitecamero about not expecting excellent service, as chinese restaurants go this place has servers who aren't as rude as others, though. I think they polished their act pretty well. About five years ago they weren't friendly at all. Sourpusses all of them! I guess they've read awful reviews about them and decided to change their attitudes. Because really, the dim sum is fantastic and the only thing they needed to improve on was to 'westernize' their service a bit (meaning: let go of the frowns and "liberate" those smiles -wink). And they did just that. Hooray for Ton Kiang and their long lines on weekends! Don't forget to grab the mango pudding as soon as you see them. They sometimes run out of them and you will kick yourself for not grabbing them when you could've.
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Ton Kiang
Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese
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Outer Richmond |
6/17/2005
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I can't really rave over this dim sum place. It just seems too antiseptic.
I like dimsum restaurants that are frequented by asians and the servers don't speak english and it's totally ok because you just basically point at the dish you want when the trays come around. Knowing how to say thank you in cantonese/mandarin can pierce through that tough chinese waitress demeanor: Sheshenee or doche. Such is the world of true dimsum. They couldn't care less if they have international appeal or not.
Yank Sing is overpriced and not as delicious as say, Kay Cheung on Jackson. Now that's authentic dimsum. Or, if you don't mind the long line, Ton Kiang is good, too.
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Yank Sing
Cuisine: Chinese Dim Sum
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Embarcadero |
6/17/2005
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I love, love, love the cornmeal crusted pizza! Order the Classic and you'll die and go to heaven.
I hate, hate, hate the wait! Order 30 minutes ahead of time and have the pizza to go. The place is too noisy and being in a room full of hungry people who have been waiting too long for their food isn't a good place to be. Can I say riot? I know this restaurant has been getting great reviews, but I just can't justify bestowing upon them the Green Dot of Yummy, not just yet. I'll re-do my review if I see improvements. Little Star, one day you'll be a big star, but if you don't get your act together I promise you a quick transition into a Falling Star.
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Little Star Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Western Addition |
6/17/2005
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I was bewitched, bothered and bewildered. The confusion stems from the diverse menu: Indonesian filet, deep-fried snickers bar, salmon with soy garlic glaze, Arg! This is PanAsianConfusion at its finest, though. Everything that arrived on our table was delicious and innovative. The house salad was astounding with truly fresh vegetables enhanced with warm croutons (cubes of bread, battered and lightly fried). You will enjoy your meal while the gyrating caucasian waiter offers you more ice tea. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! I guarantee you'll enjoy Sumi the way I enjoyed Sumi, but don't sue me if you don't enjoy Sumi. Sue them.
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SUMI
Cuisine: Fusion
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Castro |
6/17/2005
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This restaurant deserves the Red Dot of Aggression if the only positive thing you can say about a restaurant is that it's open late. Diner food is diner food. It's suppose to be greasy. But if you add expensive and dirty to the list of adjectives then I'll have to say, "Enough with this madness!" There are other restaurants in the city that are open late (ok, not a lot. Ok, very few)I will not patronize this place ever again! Unless I get a craving for banana split at 12:30 AM, then maybe...Oh, give me a break. Can anyone really mess up scoops of ice cream with whipped cream, hot fudge and cherries on top, not to mention the crushed nuts and pineapples.
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Mel's Drive-In
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Inner Richmond |
6/16/2005
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I like this restaurant. It's cozy, intimate and they serve decent food. If I'm in the mood for some Kalua pork and kalbi and I find myself moseying around the Castro, I will definitely drop by. Unfortunately, I've discovered another Hawaiian restaurant in the city(Hukilau) and the other is so much better. Tita's is a little more expensive and has lesser portions, I'll have to hock my grass skirt if I want dessert. Although the service is great, I just can't promise a return visit after I've experienced Hukilau. "Aloha" could either mean hello or goodbye. In this case, I'll have to say that it means the latter.
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Tita's hale 'aina
Cuisine: Hawaiian
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Castro |
6/16/2005
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I really love going to Home. I especially love their mussels in garlic, white wine broth. Check out their ceviche, very fresh. You cannot come here and not try their mac and cheese! It is probably the most delicious food you'll ever order as a side dish. Ultra-mega-yummy! Negatives are it's too busy and the service is almost lacking, otherwise, you'll love it. I swear.
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Home
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Castro |
5/23/2005
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This place used to be good, but not anymore. They have friendly greeters, but their waiters are just too bored to try. The dish "Chinese broccoli with roast pork" used to be terrific, but now the pork isn't crispy, it's soggy! My friends had the lamb chops (not very thai at all, are they confused?) and the spicy eggplant which looked chinese to me. Anywho, if you can't find a place to eat during the wee hours, I guess you can put up with Osha, otherwise - Avoid, avoid, avoid.
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Osha Thai Noodle Cafe
Cuisine: Thai Noodle Shops
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Tenderloin |
5/23/2005
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I've been a fan of Powell's Place since the Hayes Valley days. The new location is a lot cleaner than their former digs (yes I have actually eaten at the new location, therefore this is a legitimate review), but they managed to keep the food the same, deep-fried delicious! My friends and I always get the oxtail (call ahead to know if they're serving it that day)and the deep-fried chicken livers (I like to drench it with vinegar and hot sauce, but my gal pal Fantastica a la Mode likes it plain). Sometimes we'll order the beef ribs which is also a favorite. We rarely order the fried chicken here, because sometimes they can be too dry. Same deal with the cornbread, far from moist. Until I discover a better soul food restaurant to compare it with(a restaurant that is actually located in this city), I think this place is just super!
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Powell's Place
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
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Western Addition |
5/19/2005
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The buckwheat crepes are delicious, but don't make the fatal mistake of not adding the very vital mushroom sauce. The sauce will make the whole plate extra delicious! I don't like the wait and I don't respect rude wait staff, therefore I bestow upon this restaurant the Grey Dot of Indifference. TasteBuddy reserves the right to update this review when they've addressed the abovementioned concerns. Ti Couz, you have been appraised and been found lacking!
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Ti Couz
Cuisine: French Dessert
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Mission |
5/18/2005
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Great place, great food, Cute servers, Pan-asian cuisine at its finest! I always have to order the appetizer sampler platter, you get to taste all the appetizers and their respective sauces in one big plate (make sure to come with a gaggle of your hungriest friends). They used to serve this Fookienese soup that was soooo incredibly delish, but alas they don't serve it anymore. You can order other noodle soups there. You know that they put some thought in their Preparation and their Presentation, the ever important two P's! Kudos on your PP's!
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Nirvana
Cuisine: Pan-Asain
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Castro |
5/18/2005
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This the first Burmese restaurant I've ever tried and I must say, I'm hooked!
The flavors are new and exciting. Yes, everyone says the wait is long, we get it... but this can be avoided. Come early. Get the appetizer sampler, you will die and go to heaven, em, nirvana? I'm not sure, but it's a beautiful place with lots of clouds and you feel content while stuffing yourself with some crispy chicken. Until you ask for that sticky rice with mango for dessert, then you go to an even higher plane!
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
5/18/2005
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Go to Chachacha with lots of hungry friends and order all the tapas you can get! I promise, you'll have tons of fun as long as you get the mussels in garlic broth, prawns in coconut milk, potato cubes, and a pitcher of sangria.
Yes, it's noisy, but the food is great! Remember: Big group, lots of tapas = Grand time.
Cha to the third power!
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Cha Cha Cha
Cuisine: Caribbean Tapas
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Mission |
5/18/2005
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When eating here, make sure you get a seat at the back garden. The enclosed part of the restaurant gets too crowded and noisy. If you are a fan of crepes and french fries, then you will love this place. I almost always order the Kandinsky (sweet with strawberries and nutella). The fries were ok, make sure get garlic on top and get the honey mustard dip! It's inexpensive and delicious, what more can you ask for. After eating you should walk around the Hayes Valley area and do a little damage to your wallet.
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Frjtz Fries
Cuisine: Belgian
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Hayes Valley |
5/16/2005
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I really liked this place! I loved the steak (a little too well done, but ok nonetheless) and my friend had the pork chop, which was equally good.
Check out the best plate: Dungeness crab cakes! It was sooo delicious. Also, the wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I'm coming back to try the fish and chips.
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The Liberties Bar & Restaurant
Cuisine: Irish Eclectic
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Mission |
5/16/2005
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If we're talking ambience, they really need to update their decor. I'm not really sure what they're trying to achieve with the very '70's look. The food is good, not stellar. I really liked the escargot, though. I ordered the duck in orange sauce. It was ok, not great. I guess I wasn't wowed that's why I am giving L'Olivier a neutral review. It was neither great nor was it below par. Maybe I'll order something else next time.
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L'Olivier
Cuisine: French
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Embarcadero |
5/16/2005
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This restaurant is a wonderful treasure in the Western Addition! Check out the prix fixe, but if you're feeling adventurous don't limit yourself with this option. I recommend the mussels with the garlic broth. Brunch here is great,Croque monsieur or croque madame, and is even more fabulous if the weather cooperates and you can eat in their lovely garden. Eggs benedict, yummy! The owner is a cute, bald french guy, shades of Jean Luc - Engage!
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Metro Cafe
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Western Addition |
5/13/2005
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I really enjoy dining at Alegrias. My suggestion is to skip the main courses and splurge on a variety of tapas, specifically the hot tapas. Order the shrimps in garlic and butter, the stuffed pimientos and patatas bravas. For dessert, you will definitely love the flambe crepes.
I've been to Barcelona and Valencia and I can safely say that the tapas served here are up to par with the ones in Spain. Enjoy!
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Alegrias, Food From Spain
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Marina |
5/4/2005
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The brunette waitress was sooooo bored and aloof that my friends and I had to work hard to make her smile. She needs to get a new lease in life. The food was ok, but it just doesn't go down well when you're server isn't pleasant.
Brunch is delicious there, though.
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Rocco's Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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SoMa |
5/2/2005
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I've eaten at Le Soleil quite a few times now and they always have great food.It's a bit pricier than the other hole in the wall vietnamese restaurants, but it's well worth the extra dollars.
My recommendations: Shirmp and chicken vietnamese crepe, Crispy squid, House steak with veggies and the Guyabano juice. You will love all of these items!
If you are accustomed to the delicious garlic noodles served at Crustacean and are expecting the same dish when you see "garlic noodles" in the menu - Do not. It's different. Enjoy!
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Le Soleil Authentic Vietnamese Cusine
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
5/2/2005
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02/06/06 Update: The service has gone downhill and the food has become too oily. Oh, please Hukilau, get it together or I might never return.
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Hukilau
Cuisine: Hawaiian
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Inner Richmond |
4/15/2005
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There always seems to be a line for this place and I can't fathom why it's always so packed (the service suffers because of this). Sure, the sushi names are entertaining and they actually taste good, but it doesn't explain the clamor. One time, I ordered their fried oysters and, horror of horrors! when I took a bite, the oysters were frozen in the middle. They took it out of our bill (a good thing) and offered to replace it with fully cooked oysters. I declined. To those who can't relate, something happens when you bite into uncooked frozed shellfish. You lose your apetite. Oh well, if you don't mind dealing with the crowd and the not so smiley waitresses, then I guess Kitaro is ok. If they fix the two complaints I have, then maybe I'll change my rating into a positive. But as it stands, I recommend a trip to Japantown or go to Tsunami.
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Kitaro Restaurant
Cuisine: sushi japanese
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Outer Richmond |
4/15/2005
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I agree, this place is pricey. I don't frequent this place because of that reason. But, I live in this neighborhood and I like what this restaurant brings to Western Addition. Tsunami (an unfortunate name after the disaster) has a chic atmosphere that is sexy and comfortable at the same time. The sushi really is top-notch, but make sure to check out the specials. Once, their special was cubed fish on top of fresh mushrooms cooked tempura style. It was very delicious! The inventive sake cocktails are great, too. It doesn't hurt that the waitresses are cuties.
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Tsunami
Cuisine: Sushi
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Western Addition |
4/15/2005
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As you climb the grand staircase of Kinokuniya Plaza to the second floor you will be arrested by an enticing aroma that seems to come from a far away land called Yummy. Nope, that would be Sophie's Crepes. I heart this place. They make fresh crepes in front of your eyes and you choose what filling you want to put in it. Savory or Sweet? That is the question in front of you. Gelato with nutella and banana or Egg salad with lettuce and tomato? I've had them both and I must say - "Delish!" So go have your crepe fix, but you might want to take someone with you. These crepes are pretty big and sharing might be the only way to finish a whole one. Sophie's Crepes are 'oishi'!
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Sophie's Crepes
Cuisine: Crepes Dessert
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Japantown |
4/13/2005
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I honestly want to like this restaurant, because it just looks soooo cool. It reminds me of chic New York restaurants I've been to. I just can't justify a positive review since the food is uninteresting (tasteless chicken) and the service curt (waiter never once cracked a smile- maybe just got botox). Can I really give it a positive review simply based on the movie projected on the back wall and the chic entry hallway? My answer is a firm and determined 'no!' If you're going to charge me $30 for a plate of bland laced with a big dollop of rude then, Foreign Cinema, you are not just foreign, you are alien. For only an alien would come here and assume that that is acceptable. This is San Francisco and we San Franciscans demand good food and good service! Yay! Hooray for me and my first negative review!!! You guys should do it, too. It's liberating.
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Foreign Cinema
Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean
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Mission |
4/12/2005
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Oh, No! I need my Mitchell's Icecream fix now and there's a very long queue! Why is this ice cream shop so good? Why are locals obsessed with the flavors that they serve? Well, you have got to run like a gazelle to this establishment and taste for yourself. My favorite is their Ube flavored icecream. It is made of purple root that is indegenous to South-east asia. Sounds gross? I don't care what you think. More Ube icecream for me. If your taste leans more toward the mundane, then I'm sure you'll love their vanilla icecream, but I can't honestly recommend it since I haven't had it. My palate is a bit too exotique! Just kidding, I also love thier vanilla. But, really! You're in a place that serves Durian, Garlic, and Jackfruit ice cream, for godsake! Go for it! Order something unpronouncable and chances are you'll order it again the next time you find yourself at Mitchell's.
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Mitchells Ice Cream
Cuisine: Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
4/12/2005
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If you find yourself strolling around Hayes Valley and craving something inexpensive yet delicious, then walk in to Caffe Delle Stelle. I have eaten there many, many times and I've always left with a smile on my cute face. I always order the Peto, which is chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and cheese over pasta in cream sauce. Once, I wanted to have it with tomato/cream sauce and the waiter obliged! My friends love their Osso buco. I know that it is not the chicest and most together restaurant, but the food is good and reliable, the service is efficient, and if you can overlook the minor misses you might learn to love it, too.
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Caffe Delle Stelle
Cuisine: Italian
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Hayes Valley |
4/12/2005
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This place really needs to get their act together! We had to wait twenty minutes despite the fact we had reservations. This place is noisy, but that is what Luna Park is all about - rowdiness.
The food was fab, especially the mussels with fries. Always leave room for dessert, the smores are just too fun for words. Their mojitos have reached legendary status in San Francisco. It's fresh, it's modern, it's today.
The reason I'm giving this restaurant a neutral review is because the wait staff needs to be nicer, especially if you have reservations and they've kept you waiting! It could be a great restaurant, if only...
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Luna Park
Cuisine: Hamburgers American (Traditional)
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Mission |
4/12/2005
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Fuzio is lovely. I say this for various reasons:
1. It's inexpensive
2. The portions are not tiny
3. The food is good (try the firecracker pork fussili, it's hot!)
I think sometimes the service is a little abrupt,though. Maybe the staff sometimes think that they are working in a posh restaurant, not an inexpensive pasta bistro. Or maybe they just had too much to drink the night before. Whatever reason, I still like the place. Don't let the the moody staff keep you away from your hot plate of yummy.
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Fuzio
Cuisine: Eclectic International Noodle Shop
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Castro |
4/11/2005
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This restaurant has the best cream of mushroom soup you'll ever have in your entire life! Very rich and very fresh. Don't forget the main dishes, though. I love their stuffed cabbage rolls filled with fluffy rice and ground beef, but my favorite is their meatballs drenched in creamy sauce. It's a pity that they have raised their prices through the years, but that's life under George W. But if you want to treat yourself to something special, run to Old Krakow and fill your bellies with great Polish cuisine. It's guaranteed to be a favorite. PS, don't forget to learn how to pronounce the restaurant's name before you leave. I think it's written in the menu.
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Old Krakow Polish Restaurant
Cuisine: Polish Czech Eastern European
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West Portal |
4/11/2005
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Finally tried this restaurant everyone has been raving about. I've decided that these reviewers are true connoisseurs of California cuisine. I loved the glazed ribs served with kimchi-esque coleslaw, while my friend enjoyed his cornmeal breaded cod. Before that, we had the scallop potstickers which were terrific. We were too full to include dessert in our meal. We'll definitely come back to try them. The service was consistently attentive and the ambience was hip but not overly trendy. I recommend it to all lovers of food. While parking is difficult, its well worth the effort. Don't forget to make your reservations, this place is VERY popular!
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Firefly
Cuisine: Eclectic
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Noe Valley |
4/11/2005
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