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ModernMillie
(1) review
5/6/2008
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“I have to confess that haven't been to this restaurant. (I plan to change that very soon.) However, I did have a woooonderful meal catered by them at my girlfriend's wedding. 300 people were served indian vegetarian and everything was hot, tasty and no one complained. I have no idea how they managed it and I don't care. I do know that if they could make 300 people happy, I can only imagine how sublime a dinner for two would be.
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kustumkulturegirl
(2) reviews
5/5/2008
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Shannon's Bar & Grill |
Cuisine:
Pub Food American (Traditional)
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San Rafael |
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If you like a trailer trash atmosphere, this place is for you. The food is bland and boring but most definately my most hated restaurant in my neighborhood. If I wanted to eat bad food with a bunch of barflies, this would be my place. I'm judging this place on one merit. The food. Not worth wasting a dime. Bar atmosphere ? If your not trailer trash, you won't fit in. The burgers have no flavor and I wonder if the cook knows how to cook. Their special plates of the day, thai Curry Whatever. Leave that food to the people who know how to cook it. Prime Rib night, overcooked and bland, one night worth staying home. Pasta dishes, one small thing, season your food , salt is a good start. Overall, there are a lot better places around this area, give them a try first. Not even a fun place for a cocktail. ”
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NS.
(1) review
5/4/2008
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Crustacean Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
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Polk St./Van Ness |
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“This place was really awful. I expected way more out of it due to recommendation from friends but to be quite frank, I felt this place discriminated against my fiance' and I due to the fact that we are a bi-racial couple and apparently we looked "young". I'm 26 and I can't help it if I look 18!!! Anyways, besides the fact that so many other people WITHOUT reservations got seated before us (and we asked for a table first) and besides the fact that they tried to seat us OUTSIDE in the cold without asking for our indoor/outdoor seating preference, the food was a horrible disappointment. No taste is the key word. The food was dull, over-priced, and the portions were ridiculous. I mean I eat slow to begin with but it took me no less than 8 bites to polish off my main course! This place is highly pretentious, stuck up, and to say the least over-rated. save your money, time, and appetite for somewhere worth your while. ”
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Wayne Lambright
(199) reviews
5/4/2008
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Taqueria Cancun |
Cuisine:
Mexican
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Mission |
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“I ordered a beef taco. It was tasty, I love how the dice up the onions and cilantro together "see photo below". The primary colors give this mexican restaurant an authentic feel. I'll definitely be back to try their burritos and yummy taco's. ”
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tenortom
(135) reviews
5/4/2008
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Orson |
Cuisine:
Californian
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SoMa |
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“From Citizen Cake to Orson, Elizabeth Falkner pursues commedia dell'arte culinary creations with artistic whimsy and innovative elan. Within spittin' distance of Coco500, an obvious gauntlet has been thrown down, upping the ante with irresistible small plates and hyperexciting flavor combinations. Who could resist a dish of duck fat french fries with brown butter bearnaise sauce, worth a trip alone. Foie gras bon bons dipped in grand marnier and cocoa, an unexpected combination, or a chocolate pizza, drizzled with melted chocolate onto a sinfully spiced pizza crust. Sensationally flavorful presentations include a buttermilk fried chicken slider, asparagus with black garlic sauce, a parmaggiano pudding, delectable in simplicity, halibut in green curry broth, roasted pig, short ribs in potato foam, a feast of cutting-edge delights. Not to be outdone, desserts cap the tous ensemble: a fabulous sundae with banana mousse and candied pecans, or astonishing Pigwich with maple bacon ice cream. ”
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samarati
(401) reviews
5/2/2008
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The Red Grape |
Cuisine:
Pizza Californian
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Sonoma |
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“Imagine that Pasta Pomodoro & California pizza Kitchen got married and had a beautiful daughter. She grows up, moves to Sonoma to start her own restaurant. She is the Red Grape. This is where us Sonoma locals eat. The pizza are advertised as New Haven CT style thin & crunchy. They are that. They also come with your choice of 100's of toppings. I prefer the hand made pasta dishes here. Sonoma Pasta is made down the street. Ask your service person about the monthly special. My orchiette with sausage was in a clear broth, had cannnelini beans, fresh basil and loads of skinless italian sausage. Giant bowl cost $13. Wine list is very Sonoma County. Again fair prices, generous pour in a Riedel glasses! The dining room is spartan, yet artful. Monthly art exhibits decorate the walls. Open back patio for alfresco lunch. Monthly wine maker events, too. Want to become a Sonoma insider? Eating here is a good start. ”
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Wayne Lambright
(199) reviews
5/2/2008
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La Taqueria |
Cuisine:
Mexican
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Mission |
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“I was craving taco's and I thought it was time to finally try mission neighborhood. I had a Carne Asada Tacos as MapleLeafGirl Suggested. She is right, thats all you need to know. lots of flavor and lots of beef. I got sour cream "photo below". I probably could have eaten four of them. One taco $3.50. ”
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sfsappho
(252) reviews
4/30/2008
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Dottie's True Blue Cafe |
Cuisine:
Coffee Shops/Diners Breakfast
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Tenderloin |
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“was here for breakfast this morning. they had some pretty interesting combo's. my gf got the trout, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes and i forget what else scramble, and i got the rosemary lamb sausage, garlic, goat cheese, tomato, and i forget what else scramble. they were both fantastic. they came with roasted potatoes and buttermilk dill bread. the waitstaff was trying to go as fast as they could, but they had a hard time keeping up. it was still a fabulous breakfast. i'll go back. ”
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sfsappho
(252) reviews
4/30/2008
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Jeanne D'arc |
Cuisine:
French
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Downtown |
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“Went here last night for my anniversary with the gf. We loved this place. The wait staff was so friendly and gracious. The fixed price menu was $38 for 4 courses (soup, salad, entree, desert). Every course was delicious and plenty of food. The atmosphere was pleasant, quiet enough, cute french music playing in the background. The souffle was fantastic! I recommend the place and will go back. ”
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kushnir
(389) reviews
4/30/2008
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Hydro Bar & Grill |
Cuisine:
American (Traditional) American Bistro
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Napa |
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“Unlike other places, Hydro doesn't do anything badly. It is the quintessential fly below the radar restaurant and bar that caters to tourists coming here wanting to be covered with garden dirt. The staff seem to be concerned more with your complete dining experience as opposed to if your chicken was done too dry or the special of the day is still available. This handout for mid aged spa set shows their expertise in new California cuisine, ways to make a leaf of lettuce stand at attention is paramount to the overpowering stench of truffle oil as you enter this establishment. The further you transverse from the city the harder it is to count on a stellar dining experience. One down to earth monument is that they serve great beers in this sea of wineries. The service can be taxing as well as the client?. The only thing is normal is the moderate prices for the portions provided. Enter at your own risk of being overwhelmed by visitors from another planet. Oh,it's located in Calistoga. ”
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Charlotte16
(1) review
4/29/2008
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“We were promptly seated at a spacious white linen-covered table. The waiter was very attentive throughout the entire meal. Our drink order was promptly taken and quickly filled. We split and order of samosas - fried turnovers filled with potatoes and peas with hot naan. It was delicious, the complex spices were perfect, spicy not too hot. Our meals came in copper bowls to share family style, along with jasmine rice cooked to perfection. I had chicken with cashews and raisins in a yogurt sauce - it was great! And my husband had chicken grilled in the tandoori with herbs and spices. We could not have asked for anything better! Need to reurn very soon! ”
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Angela Von Buelow
(215) reviews
4/29/2008
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La Taqueria |
Cuisine:
Mexican
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Mission |
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“Wayne and I did a taco tasting in the mission, we sampled 3 different restaurants and started with La Taqueria, we could have just stayed here IMO. I got the dorado (crispy) beef quesadilla (w/corn tortilla) $5. This was the closest I've had to the famous crispy tacos I make for my friends. The beef was flavorful and of higher quality than most other taquerias. The pico de gallo was fresh and finely chopped and the green salsa on the tables was a perfect balance of heat and acidity. Extremely casual open-air decor with large tables inside and a few small ones outside. I grabbed a spot at the counter window outside, which I think was the best seat in the house. I looked on as the cooks chopped, melted, fried and assembled little mounds of meat, cheese, pico de gillo, sour cream and guacamole, swaddled inside a corn tortilla. Best taco I've had besides the ones I make at home, I would return in a heartbeat. Enjoy! ”
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kushnir
(389) reviews
4/28/2008
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La Vera Pizza |
Cuisine:
Italian Pizza
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Santa Rosa |
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Another mediocre pizza joint catering to Fourth street walk ins and shoppers. We were with friends and they wanted to check out LaVera. I couldn't remember the reviews here, but now can stamp my approval to Samarati's ho hum review of the place. It is nothing special, in fact it is so average that I wouldn't go out of my way to ever come here again. The large pie (combination) was a expensive $ 27 for which I would rather go to pizza Hut and save half the funds. In addition the crust was tasteless as seen by the leftovers on all the plates. Good places we enjoy the whole slice to the last morsel. The service was the sad story here. Disinterested workers just counting the minutes before they can start cleaning up and go home. The attitude was that we were bothering them by bringing them business. No too good nowadays, so one of two things will happen here. The landlord will raise the rent and they will close up or a better place will attract all the repeat customers and they will get ”
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Angela Von Buelow
(215) reviews
4/27/2008
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Taqueria Cancun |
Cuisine:
Mexican
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Mission |
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“Festive casual interior, a jukebox playing surrounded by brightly painted walls with long communal tables so you can see what your neighbor is eating. I got a mexican coke and a super beef taco. The super taco comes with a healthy portion of meat, melted cheese, sour cream, salsa and freshly scooped avocado. Pretty impossible to eat with your hands, I still gave it a go and was happy I had a stack of napkins at hand. You get a small dish of chips and salsa with your order, however the chips are not house made and not that great, the green salsa is very good though. It looks like a favorite is the wet burrito as many of my neighbors were chowing down on those babies covered in red sauce, cheese and chopped onions. While I enjoyed my visit here, I would not make a special trip to the Mission for this one.
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Mary Lynn
(1) review
4/27/2008
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2223 Restaurant |
Cuisine:
American (New)
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Castro |
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I don't think I will be going back. The food was very salty and the wait staff did not seem happy. Some of the combinations really do not work
fennel and apple clashed in the soup and the calamari salad with a champagne vignette not so much
Experimentation for experimentations sake is not what I call an imaginative chef. I wonder if they have ever tasted these dishes ”
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jpierson
(409) reviews
4/26/2008
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Romano's Macaroni Grill |
Cuisine:
American Italian
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Albany |
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“Sam's right - Nothing will happen here that will amount to anything revolutionary in the culinary world - It can move 300 people on a turn, and everyone has a reasonable expectation of consistency from the product. 300 people on a turn is institutional cooking by any measure, and proper italian cooking is anything but, so there will be trade-offs. It's not crap like Olive Garden, but it's still italian food for people who aren't italian. The service was good. The salad was very fresh and well prepared. The penne al vodka had chicken in it and was served roasted. The prosciutto was more of a 1/8" bacon type cut, and was almost certainly pancetta masquerading as its way superior sibling. The bread was oven fresh. I didn't come to this carefully consulted and engineered chain expecting much, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the food as fresh and well prepared as it was. If you need to feed some cranky haters for whom a trip up the road to Alice's would be a waste, Romano's will do. ”
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Angela Von Buelow
(215) reviews
4/26/2008
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Chin Restaurant & Sushi Bar |
Cuisine:
Japanese Sushi
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Inner Richmond |
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“I have had my eye on this restaurant for a while and tried to go once for lunch but discovered they are only open for dinner. The place just under went a face-lift and is much nicer than your average neighborhood sushi joint. I had the miso soup and a generous sea weed salad to start, both solid. I also ordered the Double Star roll and the JB roll, again larger portions than I'm used to at a sushi restaurant, as I could not finish what I ordered. I noted a few things I'd like to try next time. Good tea and the service aims to please. I enjoyed my visit and will return.
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Wayne Lambright
(199) reviews
4/26/2008
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Colibri Mexican Bistro |
Cuisine:
Mexican Small Plates
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Downtown |
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“Why go to Colibri? For me its the Scallops and the prepared table side guacamole. Angela and I were the guest of Colibri, and I have since gone back on my own dime to enjoy again with my mom. On the first visit I had the scallops which are now my benchmark for how scallops should be. They were tender, flavorful and just down right tasty. The other dish I thoroughly enjoyed was the Guacamole, its prepared table site, and they will add just the ingredients you want, it was super yummy, although chips cost extra and you have to ask for them. On my second visit they did not prepare the guacamole table side. Yes it was a disappointment, since I dragged my mom to experience table side preparation, “its still listed as table side on the menu”. Don't expect americanized mexican food, this is unique authentic mexican cuisine. Price about $45 p/person, easy parking at union square. ”
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rjewell28
(46) reviews
4/26/2008
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Raleigh's |
Cuisine:
Pub Food
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Berkeley |
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“Love the outside patio area, I've always had great service there and never been disappointed with the food selection. It doesn't really blow me away either, except for the sliders....I really love those! They're always consistent and with me that hits high on the list. I never walk away unhappy so that's a winner! ”
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rjewell28
(46) reviews
4/26/2008
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Waterfront Restaurant & Cafe |
Cuisine:
Californian Mediterranean
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Embarcadero |
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“We went last night for a last minute birthday celebration. With only an hour an a half notice we were able to get a table for seven on a Friday night. They gave us the best table in the house in my opinion, right above the bar next to the windows, AMAZING view! The service was so so, we had to ask for bread and water and this wasn't until our salad course. Between the seven of us we sampled a bunch of dishes, the sole and the cioppino won our vote, the prawns and scallops were really good but portion size was far to small. We tried the crab cakes per everyones recommendation here and we really did enjoy them. We all had hankerings for mojitos earlier in the day but when we arrived the bartender only enough mint for one, so of course that went to the birthday girl. There's certainly some other fun concoctions on the cocktails list and I was happy enough with the wine selection. All in all a good experience. ”
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jpierson
(409) reviews
4/25/2008
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Farmerbrown |
Cuisine:
Soul Food
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Downtown |
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“I try to be charitable when the food out paces crap service, but in this case, I'm merely obliging the staff of Farmer Brown with this neg. I get it - It's the cost of 'keeping it real.' This is the kind of place that is about the statement first, and the food second - based on the dubious belief that the food will carry the day. I admit I was impressed with the Cassius Clay documentary playing on the wall, and the bohemian hipster concept of the room, but where they lost me was with the staff who are too cool for school - actually, too cool for food service as well, which is really unfortunate, because they are in the food service business. I would be sickened to see such a pathetic parade of nonsense, save for the knowledge that no place survives long in a crap neighborhood with a crap staff providing crap service. Maybe that's the big idea, but rest assured the damage to the credit rating of the owner when this place tanks will long outlive any legend they think they are building. ”
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ndelosreyes
(1) review
4/24/2008
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ABC Bakery Cafe |
Cuisine:
Chinese Bakery
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Chinatown |
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This restaurant is the most dirtiest restaurant in San Francisco that I know. The waitress at bakery section will use the same glove to get the money and touch the bread and pastries. They are also very rude. They need to be educated especially in sanitation. I don't understand why this kind of restaurant is still exist and why San Francisco Health Dept. will allow to let them open the store. I am a restaurant owner myself and I make sure my employees are friendly and clean. Our restaurant score are always top 100 for the last 3 years. ”
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Wayne Lambright
(199) reviews
4/24/2008
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Chin Restaurant & Sushi Bar |
Cuisine:
Japanese Sushi
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Inner Richmond |
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“I wanted to try this spotless well kept restaurant for a while, but they're only open for dinner. On a first time japanese restaurant visit, I would normally order a dinner combination of Tempura/Sashimi/Beef Teriyaki, however that's not on the menu. Here at Chin's sushi bar they like to mix it up, in a good way. I ordered my favorite items individually. I really enjoyed the tempura it was light and tasty, plus it had five juicy shrimp, most places give you two, nice touch. I'm excited to go back and see if the tempura is consistent, because it was pretty good, seriously. The Maguro sashimi was yummy as expected. I'm thinking right now, there is no such thing as too much Maguro Sashimi :-). I found the menu a bit confusing, maybe just add photos, my photos below. I wish the menu had a few more tradition japanese menu combinations, but I respect the creative menu and I'm surprise more people aren't talking about it how unique this place is, notice the chili peppers on the roll. ”
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yodamahoda
(187) reviews
4/22/2008
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Truly Mediterranean |
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern Mediterranean
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Mission |
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“I ordered food from this restaurant for the first time in a long time last night and was reminded of how dependably good it was. I got a falafel wrap, but their babaganoush is great as well as their lamb shawerma. The food is very reasonably priced and is ready so quickly. It's a counter situation with very few barstools. ”
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yodamahoda
(187) reviews
4/22/2008
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Couleur Cafe |
Cuisine:
French (Bistro)
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Potrero Hill |
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“Wonderful food and great service! The portions fit the prices and everything we ordered was delicious. I had a crepe with ham and cheese and an egg on top. My friend ordered the caesar with salmon, and it had quite a bit of salmon. It didn't feel crowded inside even though it was totally full during the lunch hour. ”
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samarati
(401) reviews
4/17/2008
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Rocker Oysterfeller |
Cuisine:
Californian
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Point Reyes |
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“Located in Western Sonoma County, Hwy #1. Attached to the small Valley Ford Hotel. The restaurant prepares and only serves locally acquired food. Fresh daily oysters from Drake's bay. Beef from local rancher-butchers. Local produce, of course. The food here is rustic-sublime. Authentic flavors, cooked with pizz-zazz. My pork shoulder was melt-in-your-mouth perfect. The portion was he-man size. Served with corn griddle cakes, braised swiss chard, baby carrots & turnips. The price was $19. Bambie had pan fried sea scallops with fantastic briny ocean flavors. Lemon meringue pie was farm house perfect. Not too sweet, meringue just the right amount of leathery texture on top with poofy cloud below. Real grown in the backyard Meyer lemon custard.
Full liquor bar. Decent wine list with mostly Sonoma labels. Fun, young crew.
Specialty nights like Kung FU Tuesdays: A DVD martial arts movie with Pan asian food.
This is the perfect get-outt'a-the-city destination. ”
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samarati
(401) reviews
4/17/2008
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Victor's Bakery |
Cuisine:
Bakery
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Inner Sunset |
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“I've purchased buns, pastries, cakes, shui mai here. Over the past 15 years I've tasted everything that they make. When I'm driving on 19th Ave & I'm hungry (oh that's like always...) I drop into Victors. Sometimes I don't even bother to pop a quarter into the parking meter 'cause I know that I'm gonn'a be real fast.
The goods here always warm my heart. They are cheap - 75 cents average for a meat filled bready bun. They are warm, they are filling. They are vacuous asian equivalents to McDonald's value meals.
This is not health food. But oh my peasant italian heart appreciates the good cheap eats that Victor's pumps out. This is ambrosia for toothless old men, hungry beggars and me. ”
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sfdee
(117) reviews
4/16/2008
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Nordstroms Cafe Bistro |
Cuisine:
American Bistro
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Downtown |
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“This is the perfect place to hide out and regain your sanity after dealing with the shopping crowds downtown. Also a good place to grab a meal when going to an afternoon movie at the Century Theater. I love the window side tables up above the Market Street frenzy. Not only is it relaxing in here, but the food is quite good and certainly reasonable. Terrific sandwiches and salads. Good service too. It can get pretty busy on weekends though. I was once told there was an hour wait and as much as I like this place, an hour was just out of my waiting range.
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HurdyGurdy
(1) review
4/15/2008
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“i have been to most indian restaurants in san francisco and this one is a definite keeper! the tandoori and curries are exceptional; there are culinary delights for any avid indian food lover... not only is the food fresh & succulent, but the atmosphere is elegant & inviting. new delhi restaurant has a plethora of delicious dining options... i can't understand why someone would give this unique dining experience a negative review. ”
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sfsappho
(252) reviews
4/15/2008
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We Be Sushi |
Cuisine:
Sushi
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Mission |
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“I was here before a show across the street at the marsh. we got there when there happened to be a just emptied table. we ordered and got our food promptly. the sushi we had was definitely acceptable. the flavor was decent. the miso soup was very nice; not salty like so many i've had recently. the sea weed salad was nice. we ordered 3 rolls to split between 2 people and they were good prices, nice flavors, some i hadn't seen before. i would go back. ”
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sfsappho
(252) reviews
4/15/2008
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La Torta Gorda |
Cuisine:
Mexican
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Mission |
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“my gf and i came in here for a snack. we each got a junior sized torta and split them. she had the pastor, which is her favorite, i had the carne asada. she said she's had better pastor than theirs. the carne asada wasn't bad, tho. the junior size is a good size for a snack. they each cost sround $5.the place is really clean and spacious. they have table service. they also serve other basic sandwiches like tuna salad, they serve tacos, paninni, vegetarian options, salads, breakfast sandwiches, and snacks. i would go back. ”
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spatzle
(63) reviews
4/14/2008
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Mi Lindo Yucatan |
Cuisine:
Mexican
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Noe Valley |
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“possibly my favorite mexican restaurant in town. I don't eat greasy burritos and enchiladas...here I have found a incredible selection of dishes. I had a prawns dish served with rice and beans in a tomatoes sauce that was just perfect. My husband had the mix plate which rap resents all their specialty two words: Simply delicious. I will go back every time I am in the neighbor ”
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spatzle
(63) reviews
4/14/2008
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Aziza |
Cuisine:
Moroccan
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Outer Richmond |
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wowww if had to picture how food would be in Heaven I guess Aziza would be my answer. Rare cocktails (very dangerous as they are too good) and incredible heavenly dishes from soups to meat and fish...and opss bread too. If you are on a budget this is not the place for you. Great place for a special occasion. Will go back asap ! ”
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sillygoose408
(51) reviews
4/14/2008
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Waterbar |
Cuisine:
Seafood
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Embarcadero |
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“As I'd like to call it, Epic's cousin. Came here for lunch recently. The mussels was really fresh. Crawfish was okay but oh well, we're on in TX or LS. Veryyy slow service though, be warned. Staffs didn't look too happy, even on such a beautiful day.
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sfdee
(117) reviews
4/14/2008
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Polker's Gourmet Burgers |
Cuisine:
Breakfast Hamburgers
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Polk St./Van Ness |
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“This place was okay but didn't seem like anything special to me - just a standard burger joint. My chicken sandwich was okay but not the biggest piece of chicken breast. The fries were pretty good-not at all greasy although the curly fries were - still tasty though. We had to wait a while for our food but understandable as they were pretty busy. Service was attentive and pleasant. Prices were pretty standard for what you get. While I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, if I was in the area and in the mood for a burger or sandwich, I'd come back. ”
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Sheilarenee7
(12) reviews
4/11/2008
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Delfina |
Cuisine:
Italian
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Mission |
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It was well worth the hype. The food was great and the service wonderful. The only complaint I have is that it's a bit too cramped.
Make reservations in advanced. At least four weeks if you want a normal dinner time. ”
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sumichba
(113) reviews
4/11/2008
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Inka's Peruvian |
Cuisine:
Peruvian South American
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Mission |
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“The food is authentic enough, but it's not special. For the price, we felt that Fresca offered a better and cleaner atmosphere and their food was better prepared. I had the saltado and husband had the tallarin with chicken. I was excited that they even had picarones (peruvian donuts), but they weren't very good.
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sfdee
(117) reviews
4/10/2008
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China Village Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Chinese
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Albany |
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“I thought I'd lost my taste for chinese food but perhaps I was just going to the wrong places. This place brought me back. The menu is huge and filled with foods that are outside my normal realm of experience so I relied on friends who had eaten there before for help in choosing. Do not miss the Sesame Flat Bread It is addictive. We also enjoyed the smoked tea duck, string beans with pork, sesame chicken, spicy noodles and an unusual lamb dish seasoned with cumin-tasted a bit like indian food. I can't remember exactly what other dishes we had were but everything was terrific-except for the dry-cooked bamboo shoots -however my friend said that they were much better on other occasions when she had them. Service was prompt (albeit a bit brusque) making this a good place for a quick dinner before a movie at the Landmark theater a couple of blocks away. I can't wait to go back and be a bit more adventurous with out selections.
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jaymz
(20) reviews
4/9/2008
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Caffe Bianco |
Cuisine:
Deli Coffee Shops
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“What a find! - A pleasant north-beach style cafe with marble tables, homey atmosphere, right in the heart of downtown. Quiet and easy place to work from or hold meetings. Not busy at all! - I can't figure out why anyone would sit in starbucks when you can hang out here. Wifi access if you ask behind the counter for the password. Good coffee, and looks to be a kick a** lasagna for $5.50 ”
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hulkito
(1) review
4/9/2008
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Perbacco |
Cuisine:
Italian
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Downtown |
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“We went to Perbacco recently for the first time. We loved the food, wine, service, architecture and restaurant interior design.
It's a destination place on a Saturday night as nothing else is going on in the Financial District. Good value for money and attentive, not in your face service. Our server knew the menu and wine pairing to perfection. The rib eye steak, sea bass, beet salad, and apple tart were sublime.
Ambiance wise this place is happening with a bar scene lined by wall to wall mirrors and eclectic, casually fashionable people. Noisy but it works here. I felt like we were in Manhattan or London at this bustling restaurant with our 9:30pm late seating! Aqua is up the street and terrific, but Perbacco is my new favorite mid to higher end restaurant!
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