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Sunrise deli is one of those rare neighborhood gems. I eat here at least once a week, usually on weekends after a bike ride up to the Marin headlands and back. I've eaten a lot of falafel over the years and these are some of the best ever.
I typically have the small Vegetarian Combo and am well satisfied, and that from a man who eats more meat than the average puma. The food is consistently oh-my-gosh-delicious and reasonably priced. A must try!!
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Sunrise Deli & Cafe
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Falafel
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Outer Sunset |
9/15/2008
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Murphy's has decent pub food at a tad of premium, not sure why it's a little more expensive than expected--but hey--it is what it is.
I'd like to see them to expand beer selection--a really good IPA would bring a smile to my face.
All in all, Murphy's would get a neutral from me if it weren't for the wait staff--Shannon is tops!
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Murphys Pub
Cuisine: Pub Food
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Downtown |
5/13/2008
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If you've every been nostalgic for the cold war and wanted to see what it must have been like on the other side of the fence--then this is the place. Heaps of authentic East German food (so I was told by a friend in the know) can be had--heavy and bland--in a slightly depressing decor...it was the next best thing to being there. $40 per was pricey for the food but a bargain for the authentic experience.
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Walzwerk
Cuisine: German
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Mission |
10/24/2007
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This is a great value that I'm certain won't last. 4oz Roti with a single side is $7.50 bang for your buck I can't think of a better real sit down meal deal. The steak is like a prime rib--and absolutely delicious!! I've been at least a half a dozen times and I'm still impressed.
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Bistro 9
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Inner Sunset |
10/5/2007
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I have eaten here a few times in the past couple of years and Capital has been very consistent. It is not fancy dining by any means, but they have really good lunch specials. I recommend the Tofu with Deluxe Vegetables. Great tasting dishes very little expense.
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Capital Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Chinatown |
3/20/2007
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This quaint little eatery had truly delightful service and served up some tasty Burmese dishes. I was able to make a reservation and was seated right away on arrival, two big pluses for me. We started with the Tea Leaf salad and the Rainbow salad. The Tea Leaf was full of interesting and some unfamiliar flavors. I was glad to have tried something new but I'd probably go with the Rainbow salad next time. We also had the Mandalay Mango Chicken and the Green beans with tofu, both were great and recommendable. Really enjoyed the service and the quiet dining. I'd go again.
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Mandalay Restaurant
Cuisine: Burmese Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
3/7/2007
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We arrived an hour ahead of our reservation, but were seated in the back room--which was lame. It was cold for one, and you definitely felt outside looking in, it was like indoor back patio seating. Nice overall atmosphere, for those inside, but I was little surprised at the butcher paper they put on the tables over the table cloth I thought it a little out of place for a semi-upscale Marina place. Anyway, I had the roasted chicken with a side of butternut squash and both were great. The chicken was savory and juicy all the way through, some of the best I've ever had. High marks on the food is A16's saving grace on this review I'd rate my experience just above a neutral.
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A16
Cuisine: Italian Wine Bar
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Marina |
1/31/2007
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A good friend took me here several years ago and this has been my favorite Indian/Pakistani place in the Sunset ever since. The décor is not pretty, but the food and the service make it worth discovering for your self. The prices are extremely reasonable and every dish I've had has been very flavorful. My staples there have been the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Spinach Paneer. While the value is good, the portions are not large which makes for a great opportunity to order several dishes to share.
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Tasty Curry
Cuisine: Indian Pakistani
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Inner Sunset |
11/28/2006
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Finally got a chance to try this “legendary breakfast nook” and I was not disappointed. Luckily a number of previous reviewers had mentioned the long wait, so I was prepared. Paper in hand I waited on line--for an hour, which is a bit much, but to be expected for a Sunday brunch in the city. I tried the Farmer's omelet: goat cheese, leeks, bacon and a mimosa. I also tried a bite of the eggs Florentine, which was great too. Good food for sure, the service was very friendly as well. Space is a little cramped but I'll be back.
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Mama's on Washington Square
Cuisine: Bakeries Coffee Shops/Diners
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North Beach |
11/13/2006
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I've recently had the pleasure of dining at the elegantly remolded Café Majestic, and it made for a night full of delightful surprises. Chef Shawn Paul is a man on fire. I started with the Seared Sonoma Foie Gras with corn-chanterelle ragout surrounded in butternut squash soup. The foie gras was perfection and the butternut squash soup was a wonderful surprise and an ingenious pairing. I would have gladly had the soup on its own. For an entrée I had the Kobe with Gratin potato. Again I was amazed—my order of rare to medium rare was spot on and the gratin potatoes made a nice complement. The surprise here was that the Kobe is served with a side of marrow. This was a first for me. An unctuous and subtlety flavored spread served with a lightly toasted rustic bread, fully decadent, but after last night I've committed to treating myself more often. The final surprise of the evening was the value. The service was superb—thanks Josh—I can't wait to go again.
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Cafe Majestic
Cuisine: American (New)
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Pacific Heights |
11/8/2006
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I went to Cafe Gratitude for the first time, as I've just started to explore the whole healthier side of the food world, meaning vegetables, and raw food. I was stunned to find that food could taste that good without animal products--no meat or cheese--or any of my familiars.
I tried a "live pizza" the I AM PASSIONATE marinara pizza - and it was de-lish. No, it's not Dominoes, it was different and in many ways more tasty. Also tried the "I AM ACCEPTING stir-unfry - Steamed Bhutanese red rice tossed with marinated raw vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, pine nuts, teriyaki almonds, and scallions." and was pleastanly surprized by the flavor. Good food, great value, I'll be back for more.
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Cafe Gratitude
Cuisine: Raw Vegetarian
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Inner Sunset |
10/13/2006
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Met a few colleagues for a business lunch at Sushi Bune and was pleasantly surprised at the level of service. I ordered the Salmon rice bowl sans teriyaki, but it came with terriyaki...had to send it back (I have food allergies) and the owner himself came out to make sure everything was ok. Fannie, our server, was very nice. I also tried the Chicken Udon and it was really good. Great service. Great value. I'll be back when I'm looking for sushi downtown.
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Sushi Bune
Cuisine: Japanese
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Downtown |
10/10/2006
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This place has quickly become my new regular place for quick, healthy-ish, and inexpensive eats. Everything I've tried has been tasty, fresh and a good value: Pho Tai Nam (a traditional Vietnamese soup w/rare steak and well done flank), Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong (Rice noodles w/imperial rolls and grilled pork), Goi Cuon Tom (shrimp, vermicelli rolled in rice paper), Banh mi Cha Lua (fancy pork sandwich). The sandwiches are only $3! such a deal. I'll be back--probably today.
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Little Vietnam Cafe
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
8/25/2006
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Went for lunch and was delighted by the service and the flavorful food. I had the Cod Cakes (see photo) for an entree, but I think they work better as an appetizer. In any case they were good. I didn't love the accompanying sauce, and would have preferred a more traditional tasting tarter sauce. But the service was great and the food was tasty.
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Canteen
Cuisine: Californian
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Tenderloin |
8/20/2006
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It's a little pricey, but the food was great—and the beer was even better. I liked the casual picnic table style dinning. A bit crowded, but that's usually an indication that a restaurant is doing something right. The atmosphere is loud and boisterous like a beer hall should be. I had two different types of beers there and unfortunately don't remember the names but they were excellent. I'll be back.
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Suppenkuche
Cuisine: German
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Hayes Valley |
8/16/2006
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I went with a friend and we had the whole place to ourselves for most of the time, I guess they just opened. The interior is highly stylized in that sort of retro-futuristic way, it looks like what we thought the future would look like in the 70's…I mean this in a good way. The service was great…and it may have been because we were the only ones there, but hey. We tried the Tom Yum Seafood soup, which is a staple for me when I go to a new Thai place, and it was flavorful and chockfull of fresh seafood. I tried the Pad Thai with chicken (yes very unadventurous) and it was really good. The prices were really reasonable and the portions were quite sizeable. Now that I have a baseline for the food quality, I'll be back to try other things on the menu.
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Kwanjai Thai
Cuisine: Thai
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Marina |
8/9/2006
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Went to Wild Pepper for lunch and sampled a few dishes. My favorite was the Szechwan Crispy Beef but I also enjoyed the Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups, and the Lemon Fish. The décor is nice simple and clean, and the service was great! This place makes a great lunch spot.
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Wild Pepper
Cuisine: Chinese
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Mission |
8/9/2006
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Really good sushi on Geary can be found at Hana Sushi Bang. It's just opened but already the service and food presentation was impeccable. Our server Jenny provided great service and even challenged the group to go beyond our typical sushi favorites with a few recommends. I really like when I get a recommendation to try something new, otherwise I tend not to be very adventurous. So, I tried a sea pineapple and the Ankimo (monk fish liver) for the first time and enjoyed them both. If you like oysters you'll probably enjoy the sea pineapple, the Ankimo is a light, creamy, pâté with interesting flavors. The interior is very clean and freshly remodeled.
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Hana Sushi Bang
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Outer Richmond |
8/7/2006
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This big, fat, flavor challenged slice is sure to give you a "What were they thinking?" moment.
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Fat Slice Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
7/12/2006
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Run of the mill burger place interior, but someone knows what they're doing behind the grill. I had the pulled-pork BBQ sandwich--which I highly recommend. It was tasty, spicy, and huge. The coleslaw was lame, but I'll be back to for more, for sure.
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Mo's
Cuisine: Hamburgers Coffee Shops/Diners
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North Beach |
7/10/2006
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I've read so many negative reviews about this place, so I went with some trepidation. Look you don't go to the Rain Forest Room for your anniversary dinner--but it was perfect for the 7-year-old birthday party I was attending. The kids loved it., and I can image that the interior looks really cool to a kid....and maybe even the kid in me. I thought it was cool. Animatronics all around, lights flashing like a storm is about to start--if you've never been 7 years old then you probably wouldn't be able to appreciate a place like this. For the record I had the burger...and it wasn't all that bad. I'd say I was neutral on the food but give cool points for the hand painted murals--which must have been really expensive. Forget the food go for the cool, I say.
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Rainforest Cafe
Cuisine: American
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Fishermans Wharf |
7/7/2006
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Went to Delancy Street for the first time last night with a small group of fellow entrepreneurs. It was really convenient to get to, the N-Judah stops directly across the street. They have a huge bright open dinning room with linen tablecloths and napkins, nice and perfect for groups. The service was--phenomenal! Kirk was our server and he made the night. When's the last time your server showed you a magic trick AND told a clean funny joke at the table? Really great stuff—thanks Kirk!
The food however, was a bit lackluster. I had the grilled halibut which was a tad overdone, but good. The vegetables, a zucchini and squash medley, were al dente but boring. The prices were very reasonable for the city. The overall experience was worth it though. I'd recommend it for groups that like big portions.
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Delancey Street
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Embarcadero |
7/3/2006
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I tried a big, thick, gooey cheese slice of North Beach Pizza in the Haight and it was amazing--amazingly tasteless. No seriously, it wasn't bad or good--it had NO taste. Really weird you could feel the texture all right but no taste...I thought there was something wrong with me, so I ask my girlfriend to take a bite and she said the same thing.
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North Beach Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
6/29/2006
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Really great breakfast place! It's a little warm inside, a little cramped and there's usually a wait on weekends, but the food is consistently good, and served by an efficient no nonsense wait staff.
I'm a big fan of the Nadie's scramble, and the biscuits and gravy. Their big portions have got that real home cooking (when people used to cook at home) feel. Comfort food comfortably priced.
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Pork Store Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
6/26/2006
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Not thrilling but decent. The burittos I've had were a little on the mushy (watery) side, but again, overall decent flavor and value.
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Gordo Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Outer Richmond |
6/23/2006
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For some crazy reason my girlfriend and I adopted this place as our regular spot in the Mission. Its hole-in-the-wall decor has a certain appeal I guess. But we've enjoyed the grilled chicken platter (on several occasions), plantains, and their pupusas are really good. On weekends there's usually someone strumming a guitar--live entertainment --what's not to like?
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Las Palmeras
Cuisine: Mexican Salvadorean
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Mission |
6/23/2006
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The Carne Asada and the Pollo Asada burritos are pretty much staples in my diet. Good value, best burrito in upper Haight I'd say.
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El Balazo
Cuisine: Mexican
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
6/23/2006
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I've eaten here a few times for lunch...and I always get the same thing--the Grilled Mahi Mahi taco platter with sweet potato fries.
Light, filling, fresh and never disappoints. I recommend using their sweet spicy Thai sauce to dip your sweet potato fries in--definitely the money move.
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Pacific Catch
Cuisine: Seafood Asian
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Marina |
6/23/2006
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I've been here a few times with my girlfriend and it's quickly become our new favorite haunt. It's got that cool low key neighborhood bar vibe. Joanna, the bartender, already knows our names. The fact that she asked on only our second visit was really welcoming. The dark wooded interior and low lighting give it a sense of history and mystery. I've had the lamb burger with blue cheese twice now...and it's good. Good like I'm thinking about a lamb burger right now. It's bar food but they do a couple of things that are outstanding. The bun on the burger is one of the best I've ever had, it's fresh baked or something. And the fries are my favorite style--thick cut with skins on. I know everyone lays claim to "the best" fries but Kezar on Cole (NOT on Stanyan) beats most hands down.
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Kezar Bar and Restaurant
Cuisine: American
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
5/23/2006
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This quaint SOMA eatery has nice atmosphere and superbly presents their creative dishes—and the service was excellent, thanks Chris!
We started with a spiced up sashimi inspired appetizer of fresh tuna that delighted the eye and excited the palette. Definitely would give Triptych high marks for presentation. Next up was the octopus salad. In my experience octopus is often chewy, so I usually avoid it, but the octopus in this salad was tender and meaty. It didn't look big on the plate but it was pretty hearty and filling. My favorite appetizer had to be the ravioli though, what can I say I'm a big pasta fan.
For an entrée I went with the pan fried cod, and while I liked this Asian-Californian fusion invention, I have to admit after sampling a bit of the lamb, steak and salmon in my group I'll probably choose the lamb next time.
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Triptych
Cuisine: Fusion
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SoMa |
3/20/2006
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UPDATE: 12/20/2007
I wrote my original review on the Irish Bank a few years ago and have been dozens of times since. Sadly I must report that the service at the Irish Bank has been in steady decline since Melissa, our regular waitress, left a few months ago. It's also become more apparent that the food has become lackluster and over priced as well.
Don't think I'll be back to the Bank anytime soon...."so long and thanks for all the fish."
2004
I had the “Award—Winning Fish and Chips” and it was easy to see why they took home the prize. It's a HUGE portion of perfectly done fish wrapped in crispy golden brown deliciousness. The fries were a size somewhere between a steak and string and top notch as well. The coleslaw was the only failing in this descendant repast. I wasn't down with the warm, thickly shredded, blandly spiced cabbage. I'm from NYC where the coleslaw is sweet, spicy, and cooled.
All and all top marks!
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Irish Bank, The
Cuisine: pub food Irish
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Downtown |
12/9/2004
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