Restaurant reviews by Scottie_D

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I've been eating at Brandy Ho's off and on for 5 years and have never been disappointed. I like my Hunan hot and they do just that. Hot, Hot, Hot. Oh yeah! Whether it is the Braised Fish Filets or the Spicy Beef and Green Onion, if you want hot you are going to get hot. Did I say they make it hot? Oh Yeah! Plus, the lunch specials are a BARGAIN, for $6.95 you get soup, cold noodle salad and green onion pancake plus your entrée!

Brandy Ho's

Cuisine: Chinese

Chinatown

4/21/2006

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I've been told by many people at work that this is the second best Mexican eatery in the Financial District (they claim Tlaloc is the best). I must disagree. I've had better food at Taco Bell. I ordered the Carnitas super burrito w/ black beans. I felt as though I was eating a pork fat infused tortilla wrapped around white rice and black beans. Not only did it taste like a lard omelette but the size alone was disappointing. My friends ordered regular burritos that were nearly twice the size. All in all I wouldn't recommend this place to any. Ever!

Los Socios

Cuisine: Mexican

4/21/2006

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I'll be brief. I stopped into Akiko's for a quick lunch: 2 rolls and a bowl of miso. An hour later, I left Akiko's. If the food had been spectacular, (think Ebisu or Sanraku,) I might have overlooked the languid pace of service, but such was not the case. The lunch was mediocre at best. The Tekka Maki was bland and uninspired. The Inside Out California Roll was made with the horrible white fish (imitation crab) that has become the standard substitute for real crab. Also, the rolls scarcely matched the diameter of a U.S. Quarter roll. While the Nigiri Unagi was delightful, it could not overcome the bad taste left by the overall experience.

Akiko's Sushi Bar

Cuisine: Japanese Sushi

3/27/2006

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Tucked in the European-basked confines of Belden Place, Brindisi Cucina de Mare is a quaint, intimate Italian restaurant, beckoning passers-by and reservation-holders alike with the neon seahorse adorning its entrance. Dining al fresco is de rigueur in Belden Place, and Brindisi’s heated outdoor patio offers the perfect answer to brisk San Francisco nights. After being greeted by a cordial host, my friend and I were seated in the cozy patio, and set about perusing the menu in earnest. I ordered the Spicy Penne Pasta ($11), my friend the Lobster a la Diavala ($17.50). The pasta, cooked to al dente perfection, was accompanied by a spicy tomato basil sauce that had the waiter working overtime providing me with fresh baked bread and tall glasses of water. The lobster, served on the half shell, was equally spicy and plated with a garlic noodle that exemplified the best of flavored pasta preparation. This was a dining experience worthy of multiple visits.

Brindisi Cucina De Mare

Cuisine: Italian Seafood

3/23/2006

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I've eaten at Bob's 3 times now and this latest visit warranted a very positive review. I had the massive Chicken Fried Rib eye steak with Smashed Potatoes. It was perfect in all respects. The steak was a melt in your mouth masterpiece as was the gravy the steak was slathered in. I've been disappointed with my previous visits. The Penne Pasta w/Chicken Breast and the Dungeness Crab salad were not of the caliber one expects from a restaurant in the city. But I now know, when you are at a steakhouse order the steak!

Bob's Steak & Chophouse

Cuisine: Steakhouse

3/20/2006

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I’ve been visiting Pomodoro for about 4 years and thought it was time to write a review. I’m sure others will disagree but I find the pizza to be some of the best in San Francisco. I say this without reservation. Purists and aficionados be damned. Pizza is a comfort food for many of us and if you like your crust thin and quality toppings this is your place. The spiced chicken is my favorite followed by the Margherita a traditional preparation of tomato and basil. Its location makes it popular for the business lunch crowd so get there early to get a table or a chair at the counter. Even if you have to wait it is worth it.

Pomodoro Gourmet Pizza

Cuisine: Pizza

2/14/2006

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I've been eating the burritos at this location for 7 years and have yet to find a better burrito anywhere. (La Taqueria aficionados need not reply). The food is consistent and freshly prepared. The Super Tacos are devastatingly good. and the agua frescas tasty. My favorite is the sandia(Watermelon) with chunks of melon in a cool liquid. Yummee!!!!

Chile Verde Taqueria

Cuisine: Mexican

SoMa

2/13/2006

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I've been going to the Pig and Whistle for going on ten years and I am never disappointed. Whether I have the best fish and chips in town or the sausage rolls, the fare while not haute cuisine is exactly what one expects in a traditional British pub and they deliver ten times out of ten. They also keep an excellent selection of draught beers on tap. Plus, they now have a full bar and live music most weekends (no cover).

Pig and Whistle

Cuisine: Pub Food

Inner Richmond

2/13/2006

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Countless people have told me that the Irish Bank has the best fish and chips in town. Oh how wrong they are. I imagine those that find this fare tasty have had a pint or five in their gullet. Now mind you they do serve up a nice pint. I found the food portions to be small and considering I was one of three people in the restaurant waiting 20 minutes for my food was ridiculous. The batter while light tasted like flour and was not the delicate batter associated with a good fish fry. I will go to the Pig and Whistle where they actually have the best fish and chips in town.

Irish Bank, The

Cuisine: pub food Irish

2/13/2006

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I had been looking forward to eating at Café Claude for some time. I started with the “French Onion Soup ($7). I expected more. The soup lacked the robust earthiness, (derived from the onion skins,) that I have come to associate with a good onion soup. Also, the “croutons” were nothing more than bread in the bottom of the cup; hardly the traditional crusty fare one hopes for. The thick layer of cheese on top was the only saving grace of the soup. All in all, a disappointing start. My friend had the Salmon Provencale ($11). It was beautifully prepared, cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, the side dish of Green Beans ($4) was a bit on the oily side and appeared to be overcooked. I had the Croque Madame ($10). While the presentation was impressive, this dish proved too dry for my taste. It seemed to have been prepared in advance and tossed under a broiler to make the cheese hot. Unfortunately, my main plate defined my experience of Croque Madame and left me wanting.

Cafe Claude

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

2/9/2006