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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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Dottie's True Blue Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners Breakfast
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Tenderloin |
4/30/2008
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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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Jeanne D'arc
Cuisine: French
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Downtown |
4/30/2008
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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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We Be Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi
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Mission |
4/15/2008
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I've been here a few times and I've enjoyed the place. It's nt the best breakfast I've ever had, but the staff is so friendl and accomodating. The prices are comparable to other diners. They're fast and if you're unhappy about something they'll make it right. I will go back. I've had the fruit plate and scrambles and enjoyed them all.
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Momma's Royal Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Coffee Shops/Diners
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Mill Valley |
4/15/2008
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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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La Torta Gorda
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
4/15/2008
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my gf had her birthday party here in the back room and we go here fairly often. the food is basic, but good. the staff is friendly and accomodating. can go in for a drink and a few rounds of pool, watch a game, whatever you like. great neighborhood bar.
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Pig and Whistle
Cuisine: Pub Food
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Inner Richmond |
4/1/2008
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was here a couple of times and each time i enjoyed it. in the last visit i ordered the silver noodle salad with ground chicken. i think that's my new favorite thai dish. very good food, good service, prices in line with other restaurants, varied menu. i'll go back.
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Ploy II Thai Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
3/25/2008
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I wasn't as impressed by this place. I went here for breakfast with my gf and her friend. I had the italian sausage scramble and the sausage was so bland. It wasn't worth eating. the potatoes were quite good, though. the toast was pretty burnt. My gf ordered eggs over hard, which came out still runny and had to be sent back, with a pancake and bacon. the pancake was nothing special and the bacon she said was awful. the only good dish out of the three was her friend's. she had the goat cheese and spinach omelette with potatoes and toast. the prices are on par with most places, yet the portions are dramatically smaller than most places. tho i think the portions are fine, i would prefer to have smaller prices to go along with them since the ingredients are nothing special. i won't go back unless something changes there.
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Annie's Bistro
Cuisine: Californian French
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Pacific Heights |
3/18/2008
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got delivery from here. they came right on time, the delivery guy was very nice. the rolls were huge, more than i thought we would get for the price. we also ordered miso soup and edamame. we enjoyed everything, particularly the jungle roll (crab and avocado with seaweed on top). The ocean beach (spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and avocado) was also very good. i'll order again.
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Ai Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Outer Richmond |
3/17/2008
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huge selection of food. was here a week or so ago and it was pretty decent. not the best thai food i've ever eaten, but definitely decent. i would go back. very nice green papaya salad, good soups, fresh veggies. i enjoyed it.
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Samila Thai Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Outer Richmond |
3/17/2008
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standard chain food. i was here because a group of friends wanted an easy place in the neighborhood and felt this was the easiest choice. i like their chips and salsa, but that's about it. prices are standard chain prices.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Tex Mex
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Civic Center |
3/5/2008
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i always bring bread from here to my family when i head home to TX. they have a great sourdough and a fantastic multigrain. here at this location you can get tastings of their breads and other products they sell. the only thing i think is really overpriced are their shaped breads (sourdough in the shape of crabs or turtles, etc) some of them are about $20, for a loaf of bread. too much.
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Boudin Sourdough Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries American Bistro
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Fishermans Wharf |
3/5/2008
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here for an engagement party. great staff, answered all our questions. nice wines, great foods. everybody was tasting everyone else's dishes and i actually liked mine least (i ordered meatloaf. there's wasn't as savory as i like a meatloaf to be. and it was a bit dry. but everything else was fantastic). the party was big enough to order most of the menu, from apps through desserts, so we tried a lot. i enjoyed the place and would go back.
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Sauce
Cuisine: Comfort Food
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Hayes Valley |
3/5/2008
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went here for diner before a show because the place smelled so great as we passed by. too bad it doesn't taste as good. the food was boring. flavor was almost non-existant. not much else to say. we ordered the bbq beef (the best out of the whole lot), chicken with veg, rice, papaya salad. really felt fooled. should have asked what smelled so good and then ordered that.
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Thai Stick Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Downtown |
3/5/2008
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i enjoyed this place. it was a last minute dinner. we were trying to go to el torreador, but it was closed that night. this was just down the street so we gave it a try. i had no idea it was brazillian and italian. i had the feijoada, a brazillian dish. pork and yucca, rice and beans. really nice. good flavor, good portion size. went well with a beer. friendly waitress, answered all our questions. i'll go back.
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Mozzarella di Bufala
Cuisine: Pizza Brazilian
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West Portal |
3/5/2008
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i thought the place was alright. my friend thought it was good. a lot of heavy foods on the menu like macaroni with cheese and chicken, meatloaf, things like that. it didn't leave me with a lot to say. waitstaff was nice enough, tho.
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Blue
Cuisine: Comfort food American
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Castro |
3/5/2008
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we had a large party here, about 12 people. all the food was fresh and hot. good flavors. i have no idea of the prices because someone else was paying. we got a table quickly. water glasses were refilled promptly. the waiters didn't always seem to speak english well and some couldn't give us information about what we were considering ordering, but we all still enjoyed it.
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Yank Sing
Cuisine: Chinese Dim Sum
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Embarcadero |
3/5/2008
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eh. the place was alright. the staff was nice, but the sushi was kind of warm. the rolls were very pretty to look at but so difficult to eat. everything kept falling apart. seemed a bit expensive too. didn't wow me. won't bother to go back.
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Kyoto Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Polk St./Van Ness |
3/4/2008
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i've been to several of the naan and curries around town and this one is one of the better ones. the waitstaff is so friendly. the last time we were there, probably our 3rd time there, we'd ordered dinner then sat down. my gf saw some of the cooks eating some chicken wings and asked te guy at the counter if that was on the menu, he said no, that was what the cooks made for themselves. she commented that was a shame because it looked so good. he asked the cooks to make some for us and then they surprised us with it, and they were good! we enjoy this location and like the staff. we'll go back again.
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Naan & Curry
Cuisine: Indian Pakistani
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Civic Center |
3/3/2008
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really long lines. when you get a table, getting the food takes a really long time. it wasn't the best pizza i've had, but it was good. noisey place, hard to hear. the waitstaff was pleasant, they refilled the glasses promptly. we occupied ourselves playing hangman on the paper tableclothes whenever there was a lull in conversation as we waited for the food. i don't know how often i would eat here, but i did enjoy the food. we split 2 salads between 4 people and 2 large pizzas between 5 people and that was enough food.
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Pauline's Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Mission |
3/3/2008
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i've never been to philly, but i like this sandwich. i ordered the 7 inch, but really the 10 inch is what to get. it's not like a sub sandwich where you fill up with a bunch of veggies. i ordered the classic cheesesteak, but my gf gets the one with the spinach and mushrooms. both are really good. sometimes the place gets super crowded though and you may have to wait about 30 mins for your order (which is what we waited on sunday night about 7pm).
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Cheese Steak Shop
Cuisine: Cheesesteak American
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Western Addition |
3/3/2008
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a definite winner. i was out on a romantic evening and we stopped in here by chance for dinner. the places we had hoped to try had too long of lines and this place didn't have a line. i don't know why. maybe, like me, people aren't aware it's more than a tea house. the dinner menu was small, but the food was really incredible. we ordered the smothered chicken and the chicken meatloaf and would gladly order both again (especially the smothered chicken). we also had the goat cheese appetizer with fresh honey, fruit and toast. all the food was fresh and flavorful. they have a nice wine list as well. the waitstaff was so friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. i felt completely at home here. and the desserts, you have to try them. the buttermilk pudding cake... get it. and the texas sheet cake was completely authentic and yummy. my friends make that sheetcake, and it's dead on.
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Modern Tea
Cuisine: Organic Coffee/Tea Shop American Bistro
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Hayes Valley |
3/3/2008
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this place was a total dissappointment. i was here for a friend's birthday party. we had reserved a section of the restaurant and ended up in a corner near the balcony doors where people were going in and out constantly to smoke. the doors were left open often and it was cold. that was a negative. the waiters were often non-existant. when they were there, they would often try to take your plates before you were done. by the end of the meal one of my friends felt the need to almost slap the waiter's hand because it was the 15th time she'd had to say she wasn't done with her plate. exasperating. the food was not worth the prices, nothing exciting. the seats and the tiny little tables were uncomfortable and not conducive to conversation or large parties. i have no plans to ever return here.
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Medjool
Cuisine: Mediterranean Tapas Small Plates
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Mission |
3/3/2008
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i was here for breakfast with friends, one of which comes here all the time. she loves the place. i ordered the chilaquiles on her recommendation. the portion was huge, so i split with my gf. the tortillas are handmade and those were fantastic. the dish had too much sauce for my liking, but the flavor was good. apparently if you're a dedicated customer, going there for years, you can get special benefits such as being able to order smaller portions, but they're very strict about it being for established customers. but still, i like that they value their dedicated customers that way.
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Chava's Mexican Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
3/3/2008
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absolutely worth it! put your name on the list and wait for your table. this place does breakfast and brunch, my favorite foods of the day. my gf and i got there around noon on a friday. there was a line and we put our name on the list. we waited about 20 mins to get in (very small place) we wanted to try a bunch of stuff so we ordered a cup of gumbo, which was really fantastic, for starters. then we split an anduillie omelette with the house potatoes, and the granola pancakes with vanilla creme and really flavorful fresh fruit (blackberries, plum, pineapple, grapes). ridiculously huge portions, yes, but the food is so good. you could easily split a plate with someone. the prices are on par with other places. the staff is attentive. the food is timely. i will definitely become a regular here.
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Brenda's French Soul Food
Cuisine: Cajun French Soul Food
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Civic Center |
3/3/2008
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I was taken here for a birthday dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. We had reservations, were seated promptly. The waiter knew all about the menu and about Greek wines. He suggested a fantastic wine to go with dinner. Almost everything we tried was fabulous. And the stuff that wasn't fabulous was still good. I would definitely go back. I suggest trying the octopus, the pita topped with olives, etc, and the lamb chops. And try a Greek wine if you've never tried one before. Worth it!
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Kokkari Estiatorio
Cuisine: Greek Mediterranean
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Downtown |
3/3/2008
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It's really not what I think of when I think of crepes. I think of a stack of soft, sweet things my mom used to make for breakfasts and dinners sometimes. these are crispy and incredibly thin. these can be made into rolled sandwiches or desserts. i tried them as a dessert with my niece. i thought the ingredients were waaaaaaay toooooo sweet, but they were just what she wanted. i think they'd make a good sandwich, but i wasn't trying one that day. i wouldn't buy the dessert again for myself because it was an incredible sugar shock, but i'd try the sandwich.
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Sophie's Crepes
Cuisine: Crepes Dessert
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Japantown |
3/3/2008
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I thought the place was alright. Not the best sushi I've had, but fair. Some good, some bland. I'm giving it a positive instead of a neutral because it was a really good place to bring my niece. She had a great time and got to try a lot of different things. She thought it was quite fun to see the boats floating by and pick what she wanted. Great way to get the kids interested in a different culture and healthy food.
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Isobune
Cuisine: sushi japanese
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Japantown |
3/3/2008
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was here for a brunch with 3 other people. two loved the food, and me and my gf thought it was okay. the pancakes were fabulous, tho. but i had ordered a scramble that i thought was supposed to have ham, onions and cheese but what they brought me was not that. i thought maybe i had mistaken what i had ordered and that it had sausage instead of ham, but it tasted like hamburger, not sausage. it was really bland. i had to add hotsauce to get any flavor. i didn't notice any cheese or onions. i was too tired and hungry to complain so i kept it and ate what i wanted of it. i have no desire to go back and wouldn't tell anyone else to bother actually. but the place was packed with people, for whatever that's worth.
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Rocco's Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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SoMa |
6/19/2007
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i love this place! i had passed it by so many times, but finally gave it a try when a friend wanted chinese and i wanted a new chinese place. when we were seated i turned around and saw a long table full of our friends who were also there having dinner... good sign! the menu is extensive and reasonably priced. the servers are attentive and have good attitudes. the food was fantastic. the spicey stuff is actually spicey, the rice tastes good, nothing was greasey, great flavors, nothing tasted sugary- i didn't see any of those thick, gloppy sauces on anything. generous portions, can split just about any dish. try this place!
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Big Lantern
Cuisine: Chinese Dim Sum
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Mission |
6/14/2007
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this place was fabulous! i was here for a friend's party last friday and the staff was so fantastic! without reservations on a friday night (granted it was later, about 945) they were able to seat a party of about 20 with no hassle from them. the waitstaff was efficient and patient, the food was fabulous. they had plenty of vegetarian options for those in the group. i will definitely go back there and would tell others to go. the price was decent, the service fast enough. clean, good noise level.
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Giorgio's Pizzeria
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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Inner Richmond |
6/13/2007
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my gf brought me here cause it's her favorite bbq place. she orders takeout from here quite a bit and has no complaints about it. the service was ok, not terribly attentive, but didn't leave us hanging either. they brought everything we asked for, but sometimes it took a few minutes. nothing major. the food was good. some of the stuff, like the kim chee, definitely weren't made in house. they had the packaged msg flavor, but the fresh stuff like the meat and the soup were very good. overall i enjoyed the place and would go back. the portions were definitely enough for both of us and then some. we didn't finish all the little bowls of extras that came with the meal.
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Brother's Korean Restaurant
Cuisine: Korean Barbecue bbq
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Inner Richmond |
6/13/2007
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came here for breakfast with my girlfriend. the place was crowded but we were able to sit at the counter. we each ordered the irish breakfast, which was a lot of food, but we wanted to try it. a lot of food for one person but not really enough to split one. a lot of meat- bacon, sausage, black and white pudding. the potatoes were bland, but the eggs were good and so was the sausage. the people were very nice and the food got to us quickly. basic diner food, yes, but good if you like that sort of fare (which i do). a little expensive, but not terribly so.
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Cafe Rain Tree
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Inner Sunset |
6/2/2007
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i got a few of the rolls that were specials, but it took so long to get them that i had no time to enjoy them. they were quite tastey, but i had to eat and run. if i had longer to spend there i may go back. i had an alaskan roll, and a mango roll. the fish was fresh, the combos were nice, the service was friendly. overall the experience was positive.
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Yoyo Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese Tempura
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Mission |
5/29/2007
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my friend rented this place out for her rehearsal dinner for the wedding. The owner was so generous and gracious. He made extra dishes because he worried there wasn't going to be enough food from what they ordered. So sweet! And the food was really fabulous- a whole roasted lamb stuffed with rice and nuts and spices, 2 salads, a chicken dish, hummus, pita, baklava, teas, wines, good food, generous staff, really well taken care of here. i highly recommend this place!
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Fattoush Restaurant
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Mediterranean
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Noe Valley |
5/21/2007
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was here for breakfast at about 830 on a Saturday. Only one table available, but was the perfect size for my friend and I. The waitstaff was very fast, I'm sure cause they knew a line was going to start forming. They don't dawdle, but they're not pushy either. They just make sure they take your order promptly, the food comes quickly and they check to be sure you have everything you need. our glasses were refilled without asking, which I always love. The portion was appropriate for the prices I enjoyed the food. I had the veggie scramble and hash brownes with biscuits. I ate less than half of it and that was enough for me to be satisfied. Worth a try.
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Pork Store Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
5/21/2007
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was here to see a warriors playoff game. The beer was good, the food was pretty good. The traditional bangers and mash was very good. the burger was just all right. the fries were cold. but the bar was set up really well for all the people there for the game. plenty of extra tables and chairs; plenty of tv's; plenty of extra help. nice place, nice staff.
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Kezar Bar and Restaurant
Cuisine: American
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
5/13/2007
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this place was fantastic! the food was so good! i split the bottomless pot of tea witha friend and had the curry chicken pastie, and the scones with the double devon creme. she had the sandwhiches. we both tried a petit four as well. the waitstaff was so friendly! the service was impeccable. we didn't have a reservation, but put out name on the list. and by the time we had found parking the 30 minute wait was nearly up. we were able to put in our order before being seated so everything came quite quickly. i will definitely go back. the prices are a little high, but the ingredients are fantastic and how many places in town can you get this sort of thing anyway? a very nice treat!
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Lovejoy's Tea Room
Cuisine: Tearooms
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Noe Valley |
5/12/2007
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we were here late friday night. it was a large group without a reservation and we were seated quickly in the back room. the waitstaff was extremely friendly and accomodating. everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. i shared a pizza, just the basic cheese pizza. nice crust, enough cheese, not greasy at all. i would definitely go back. the prices are relative to the area. a little more expensive than some other italian restaurants, but generous portions and good ingredients.
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The Sausage Factory
Cuisine: Italian
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Castro |
5/12/2007
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I was here for a dinner before a ballet and it was fine. nothing stellar, but it seemed clean enough, fast enough. the waitstaff wasn't hanging all over us, but they didn't abandon us either. they seemed pleasant. basic diner stuff. i got an avacado burger. same price as just about anywhere; about $8.
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Mel's Drive-In
Cuisine: Coffee Diners
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Civic Center |
5/6/2007
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I really enjoyed the food here. I ordered the turkey/cheese/avocado sandwich with a salad instead of chips. they did such a nice job with it; but the sandwich was too big for 1 person. my friend got a cobb salad and couldn't stop saying how fabulous it was. decent prices. generous portions. fast and friendly service. definitely worth another visit.
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Duboce Park Cafe
Cuisine: California Cafe
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Upper Market/Church Street |
4/25/2007
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I was here last night for a late dinner and I had a very different experience than the other people who have reviewed, mostly for lunch buffets it seems. My friend and I ordered the chiken tikka massala, veggie korma, bindi massala, garlic naan and kashmiri naan. The food was fantastic, the service was incredibly friendly and fast. our water glasses were never empty. The amount of food served was generous. I would go back any day.
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India Clay Oven
Cuisine: indian
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Outer Richmond |
4/22/2007
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friendly, fast service, busy place. i had the canneloni. tastey! nice sauce, good portion. good bread on the table. the house salad wasn't terribly interesting, just the usual. the bruscetta was fabulous, though! i would go back.
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Servino Ristorante
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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Tiburon |
4/14/2007
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i really enjoyed this place! i went here for a friend's birthday brunch. i actually didn't know that this part was even here! i'd been to the upstairs part, but hadn't seen this. the view is lovely, of course, because you get to look at golden gate park while you eat. but if you're here early in the morning like we were, be sure to bring a jacket. it's an open patio and early morning on the beach is just cold! someone had gotten the lawn menu, tho, so those of us who looked at that menu wanted to order from that one (barbeque!); unfortunately that's not available if you're not on the lawn. so i ended up with a burger, which was very good, and the view was fabulous, and we weren't rushed in any way. nice waiter, who was quite patient.
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Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
Cuisine: American (New)
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Outer Sunset |
4/12/2007
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so i wasn't really thinking right. i ordered sicilian deep dish, but was hoping for chicago deep dish, forgetting that the 2 are very different. for those who don't know; sicilian is more like focaccio bread with pizza toppings on top. but this one was still good. i got the chicken pesto, spinach sicilian pizza. nicely done. good toppings, but the thickness of the crust made it a bit dry. nice and crispy, though. nice sauce. i'd order again, but the thin crust next time. i'm not interested in many of their combinations. i'm usually pretty adventurous in what i eat, but i don't like the sound of many of their combos when i'm thinking of pizza. but you can create your own combos if you want.
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Pizza Orgasmica
Cuisine: Pizza
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Inner Richmond |
4/12/2007
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i've been to several muddy waters and the staff has always been quite nice. they have all sorts of coffees and teas, foods, drinks, and a video game. this one can get a lot of characters in it, though; know that if you're here to study. each time i've been here recently someone has come inside to get out of the weather and just sat there singing out loud at their table, or other things equally as interesting. i'm not sure i could keep my concentration in this location. but great for people watching.
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Muddy Waters
Cuisine: Coffee Shops
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Mission |
4/5/2007
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I had avoided this place because it struck me as a place I was likely to get bad, run of the mill American Chinese, but I was wrong! I think the people that sat me and took my order were the owners and they were so kind and welcoming. I got a lunch special, the chicken and veggies. It came with rice, hot and sour soup and a small cabbage salad. I ordered it spicey, but they did a pretty mild serving. It was fine though. Lots of veggies (still crisp), the rice wasn't clumpy, everything came quickly and plenty hot. It wasn't the best Chinese I've had by any means, but it certainly was better than many calling themselves a Chinese restaurant. I was mostly impressed by the owners, though. They really seemed invested in their customers happiness and I appreciated that.
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Hunan Garden
Cuisine: Chinese Dim Sum
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Civic Center |
3/28/2007
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A large group of us came here on a sunday nite to celebrate a friend's birthday before taking him to a movie. We were late to our reservation, but this was not a problem for the restaurant. They had a large table set up in a private room for us. We told them we were running behind and so they took our order quickly, brought our food even faster and never let the glasses go dry. The bread they put on the table was the only thing I wasn't thrilled with. The breadsticks were too crispy & some of the bread was way too salty. But the lasagne was fabulous! Everyone finished everything they were served and I think a few of the people would have licked their plates had they thought no one was looking. They also served a special cake we brought. Very nice staff. I would love to go back here.
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Il Fornaio
Cuisine: Bakery Italian
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Palo Alto |
3/28/2007
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I do think it's overpriced, but I had breakfast here with friends and we had a nice time. All the windows made for a chilly room, but not too bad. The omlette was a little greasy, but the potatoes were really fabulous. The service was friendly and prompt. They must have improved since some of the other people who reviewed the place were there. I enjoyed it and wouldn't have a problem going back.
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Beach Chalet Brewery
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Outer Richmond |
3/24/2007
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i had the quiche and salad. i wasn't terribly impressed by them. but my friends were thrilled with what they had (pesto pizza, pear and brie sandwich, tomato salad). i was thrilled with the market part of the place. i found some great teas i can't find anywhere else, for great prices! the service was pretty good, the location is easy to get to. not a bad spot.
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Food Inc, Trattoria
Cuisine: Mediterranean Deli Italian
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Western Addition |
3/23/2007
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I was here yesterday for a late lunch. I got the california burger and fries (avocado, monterey cheese and sprouts). the burger was good, but the fries were tasteless and somewhat stale. the server was very nice, but since it was about 230 or 3ish all the servers were trying to get things ready for closing at 4 so they were at best a bit distracted. since i didn't need much and wanted a little privacy this suited me fine. the price was good, the burger was a little more cooked than i'd asked for but still tastey and they actually remembered the extra tomato. so i'm kinda back and forth here with them. i'd go here again tho, if in the mood.
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Pork Store
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Mission |
3/21/2007
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took a friend here for a welcome home dinner. she had the shrimp mu shu (sp?), i had the kung pao chicken, and we split the green onion pancakes. i enjoyed the kung pao- spicey enough, lots of veggies and the chicken was tender. the mu shu had only a few shrimp and a ton of cabbage, but the flavor was nice. the pancakes for the mu sho kept tearing, tho; annoying. the green onion pancakes were a little too brown and didn't have quite enough onion flavor for us, but since i am a carb addict i didn't mind. the peanut sauce for the green onion pancakes was really nice. the service was quite good. our waitress was very nice. the prices were average, about $7.50 an entree. we were there about 530 on a saturday. i wouldn't mind going back and trying something else.
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Andy's Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Inner Sunset |
3/18/2007
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these were good. i got one to go. it was the middle of a weekday afternoon and there was a line. i got the roast beef with avocado and provolone, medium. a medium is plenty. they heat the bread, meat, and cheese till the bread is crispy then add everything else. the hot sauce is a nice touch. it's not terribly spicey, but adds a nice kick. i didn't get the fries, but maybe next time. i will go back.
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Yellow Submarine
Cuisine: Submarines Sandwiches
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Inner Sunset |
3/15/2007
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got a tri-tip sandwich, garlic fries and the broccoli to go. not bad. not the best i've ever had- the meat had some grizzle on it and the slices of bread were a little thick, but they were certainly decent and i got everything quite fast. the order of fries was huge, way more than one person should have. the broccoli was very tastey, but over cooked. it's not a place i would call a first choice, yet i still liked it. and the staff was really nice; very helpful.
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Pluto's Fresh Food for a Hungry Universe
Cuisine: American salads
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Inner Sunset |
2/27/2007
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wow! was here on a tuesday morning about 1045 and had to stand in line about 15 minutes or so. there is no list to put your name on, you just stand in line till you get in. the food was fabulous! everything was so fresh. the place was loud, but not too loud to hear conversation. We ordered a huge bowl of fresh strawberries, pancakes with fresh banana, an omlette with a nice spicey italian sausage and bell peppers, grilled red potatoes, sourdough toast and hot tea. It all came in a short amount of time and the waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing. Some of the items were a bit expensive, like the strawberries for $7, but they had so much flavor that I was willing to overlook the price. We both really enjoyed it all and look forward to going back.
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Mama's on Washington Square
Cuisine: Bakeries Coffee Shops/Diners
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North Beach |
2/21/2007
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I came here to get dinner on the way home from work. These are definitely the biggest burrittos I've seen in this town. I couldn't finish it all. I asked for the special, a shredded beef burritto, but I asked for it as a super with the guacamole, sour creem, etc. Though the menu says to add $1 for super, making the special super negated it as a special, so it became full price. I thought that was odd. but the food was decent. I didn't have time to look around the place and didn't immediately notice a slasa bar, so I have no idea if they have one. I thought I saw them put salsa in the bag, but found none when I got home, so I have no idea if they put it in there or not. I didn't think anything incredible about this place, but it was fine. Not a bad choice.
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El Balazo
Cuisine: Mexican
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
2/21/2007
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I came here tonight for takeout. I was really upset because I had to wait over an hour for MUNI, but as soon as I walked in the door of Tazaki Sushi the whole family welcomed me. They were so bright and friendly I had to smile despite myself. I ordered 3 rolls for myself and a friend to split: the New York Maki (Shrimp & Avocado), Cherry Blossom (Salmon & Tuna), and Caterpillar Maki (Eel & Avocado), and a cup of Tofu Miso soup. They do a very nice soup and all the fish was incredibly fresh. Everything came in a very short amount of time, and the sushi looked beautiful. For all of it together the bill was $21.83. Nice combos, incredibly nice people, decent price. I wouldn't hesitate to go back.
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Tazaki Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Outer Sunset |
2/17/2007
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this is chain southwestern style mex. decent salsa, decent chips. if you've ever been to the chain restaurant "on the border," this place reminded me of there. the waitstaff was pushing whatever they could, asking us if we wanted appetizers that were essentially stuff that was included in the meals we had already ordered; but they didn't do a lot of that. it was loud even though the place wasn't full of people. i wasn't attracted to the place but my friend really enjoyed it. she was very happy with her meal. to me the place was basic chain style food, not bad but not really good either.
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Left at Albuquerque
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Eclectic International Mexican Seafood
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Cow Hollow |
2/11/2007
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i was here with a large group (11 people) and they sat us fairly quickly. we had to wait for a little more than 1/2 the group to get there before they would seat us, but they prepped the table as our group trickled in. the waitstaff was very helpful. the food was definitely tastey. some of it, tho it was dinner, tasted like dessert because of the raisins and other fruits in the recipes (and the powdered sugar on the chicken and almond filo. wasn't expecting that.), but i enjoyed the dinner. efficient, friendly service, interesting menu, good food, moderate prices.
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La Mediterranee
Cuisine: Mediterranean Middle Eastern
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Castro |
2/10/2007
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went here for brunch on a saturday about noon. the food was not greasy at all. i had a veggie omlette, hash browns and toast. the hash browns were very crispy, the vegetables in the omlette were crisp as well. everything was done very well. service was fast and pleasant. the waitstaff all worked together to make sure things were brought to each table efficiently. i was actually really pleased with the place.
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Lucky Penny Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese American (Traditional) Coffe Shop/Diner
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Inner Richmond |
2/10/2007
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the food was excellent. to my taste, a bit salty, but most people like more salt than i do, so i figure it was probably perfect in that way for anyone else. the waitstaff was so great. very attentive without being overbearing. my waterglass was always refilled without me ever having to ask. the only thing i think people should note, not the place you want to take someone hard of hearing. my friend couldn't hear much of anything. the place has so much wood and stone that none of the sound is absorbed. and since this place is constantly full of people, the place is always full of noise. not an inexpensive place, but the food quality is high. the grilled artichoke appetizer was fabulous! some of the best artichoke i've ever had. the ahi tuna was perfect, the beef was fabulous. couldn't make a bad choice here. but not a place for vegetarians really.
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Buckeye Roadhouse
Cuisine: Steakhouse
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Mill Valley |
2/8/2007
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i came here for a quick bite before a class and it was pretty good. the place was empty when i got there, but by the time i left other people were coming in. they have a couple tables up front and then a huge room in the back. lots of mirrors on the walls, comfy chairs. really very different inside than it's sister place on judah street. same good prices, decent food.
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Tikka Masala
Cuisine: Indian Pakistani
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
2/4/2007
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not bad at all. a friend and i came here for dinner and had a feast for less than $30, with plenty to take home for a meal the next day. we had the lentils, spinach and potatoes, pakora, chicken tikka masala and 2 kinds of naan. not the best indian i've had, but not bad at all. the people here aren't the friendliest at first, but if you make a request they do their best to make you happy and then they ask you if they got it right. there is a definite lack of decor, but that didn't bother us at all. not many tables in there, but they seemed to do a lot of take out business.
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Tikka Masala
Cuisine: Indian Pakastani
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Inner Sunset |
2/4/2007
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This was a good place. After 4pm (I think that's the time) any donuts left arre half price. The place was really clean and the woman behind the counter was very nice. Good selection, they tasted good. Can't expect more from a donut shop.
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Eagle Donuts
Cuisine: Donuts
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Mission |
1/28/2007
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I really did enjoy this place. They gave good food at a good price in a good amount of time. The only problem was when the juke box came on unexpectedly and it was incredibly loud. I will go back there again, tho. I ordered off their specials and had a nice combination plate for about $6, plenty of food.
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El Patio
Cuisine: Salvadorean Mexican
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Mission |
1/28/2007
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i really enjoyed the pizza, but, yes, the waitstaff were not the most pleasant. but as long as the pizza keeps coming as good as it was the other day, i don't care whether or not the staff thinks the customers are a pain.
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Marcello's
Cuisine: pizza
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Castro |
1/28/2007
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the waitstaff was very nice and tried to give me whatever i needed, but i think that i'm just not interested in hawaiian food. i was there for brunch and looked over the menu many times. i finally settled on chicken hash and it was fine. but this place just didn't appeal to me. beyond the menu, the music was way too loud, especially since few people were there at that point in the day. i wouldn't tell people 'don't go,' but it just didn't catch me.
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Hukilau
Cuisine: Hawaiian
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Inner Richmond |
1/28/2007
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i came in for a fast chai on the way to work and ended up having to wait so long i was late for work. i ordered and paid before i found out they had no soy milk (which the man taking the order apparently knew but didn't tell me). he said he would go get some and as it turns out that meant going down the street to buy some from the store, not grabbing some out of a storeroom. the other people standing around did nothing to prep the rest of the things for the chai (like steeping the tea) so when the guy got back from the store making the chai still took several minutes more and it was so weak it wasn't worth waiting for. this was an extremely aggravating experience and i don't expect i'll go back.
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Cafe lo Cubano
Cuisine: Coffee Shop Cuban Sandwiches
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Laurel Heights |
1/25/2007
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this was a really interesting place. the owner was definitely into his food and made many suggestions as to what our group should order. he wanted to be sure we had the best experience possible, but most u.s. wouldn't go for his approach i believe. i enjoyed the food and thought the man had the best intentions.
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New Ganges Restaurant
Cuisine: Indian Vegetarian
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
1/24/2007
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i was seated quickly, tho they were quite busy. they came back fast enough to take my order and the food came out very quickly. everything was flavorful and the portions were definitely big enough. i ordered the shrimp with rice noodles and the total bill was about $7.50. friendly, efficient service.
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Pho Hoa Ky Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian
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Outer Richmond |
1/24/2007
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yes, some of it is greasy. this is not the place to go for healthy, low-cal eating. but if you're from texas and missing tex-mex (cause this isn't mexican by any means) this is pretty close. there are a few places in the bay area that come close to tex-mex and this is one of them. the staff was friendly and attentive. the food was hot and got to us quick enough. i was really happy with the place over-all. i will go back to celia's.
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Celia's Mexican Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican
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Outer Sunset |
1/16/2007
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The food here was excellent! And the waitstaff was extremely friendly. I got to watch the chefs for a while and they were so talented. everything that left the kitchen was gorgeous. very good prices as well. i was more than happy with my meal and will definitely go back.
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Nagano Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi
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Inner Richmond |
1/10/2007
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i won a dinner here and used that last sunday at 7pm. my friend and i were the only customers there. the server was very friendly but could have been a bit more polished. in a place that charges the prices they do and has the look it has, i expect polished service:menu knowledge, customer interaction, etc. they served a pork amuse bouche, and set it down in front of us without asking if we ate meat, or pork in particular (which my friend doesn't). my app was a corn and crab chowder, but the bowl was 95% broth. a chowder should have all sorts of stuff in it. my main was the tahitiion bean braised short rib & that was fabulous. extremely tender and flavorful. the white truffle risotto w/it was forgettable, tho. my dessert, the chocolate cake, was so good. i really enjoyed that. also, the bread they served with the meal was fantastic. the menu items all sounded so good, but i don't get the feel that they have it all together. i think they're trying and can get there, tho.
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Cafe Majestic
Cuisine: American (New)
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Pacific Heights |
1/8/2007
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i was here early tonight, about 530. only one other person here, but i have seen this place packed and with a wait many times as i walked by. i tried their miso soup, very nice. i also had their castro roll (salmon and mango) and their dragon roll (i think it was that one- shrimp tempura, bbq eel, and avocado). the waitress and the sushi chef were friendly and attentive. atmosphere was more serviceable than anything else, but fine. what was most important was that the food was quite good. very fresh, a lot of flavor. i will definitely go back and bring other people.
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Daimaru Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Castro |
12/18/2006
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this wasn't bad. the food wasn't anything to shout about, but it was decent and a good price. i went here before a class and wanted something relaxed in a nice atmosphere, and this fit the bill. they have a weekday earlybird special between 5&6 pm which includes an app,entree and desert and glass of wine for $10.99. that day was a ceasar salad, verde pork tostadas, and a chocolate layer cake. it was pretty nice and a good price. and the waitress was just so friendly and happy. i enjoyed the food and was able to take my time without feeling rushed.
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Home
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Castro |
12/14/2006
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i came here because it was 3:00 in the afternoon and i wanted breakfast food. i'd never been to a lori's before, but i'd heard the only thing to really come here for is breakfast. i ordered the corned beef hash with eggs. other than it being too salty, it was fine. decent sized portions. not greasy. the waitstaff there was super friendly. attentive when i needed them to be. the atmosphere wasn't particularly attractive, but i would have breakfast there again.
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Lori's Diner
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Coffee Shops/Diners
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Downtown |
12/10/2006
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this was a nice place. not many people in there when i went on monday. the food was good, though. i had a spicey tuna roll, spicey scallop roll, crab roll, and avocado roll, and split with a friend. we also had the miso soup, and a cold sake, and edamame and tea were offered to us as soon as we sat down. the staff was friendly and accomodating. the service was fast enough and everything was incredibly fresh. the prices were decent as well. i will go again. good atmosphere and right off the n judah line.
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Ten Sushi Bar
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Inner Sunset |
12/10/2006
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i'd never been to a cold stone creamery before, but i enjoyed this place. i had the cheesecake ice cream and that was truely fabulous. not too sweet, just really tastey. the only drawback was that i was looking for a sundae and they didn't seem to really do that, that i could see. i don't eat ice cream often, but i would go back here.
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Cold Stone Creamery
Cuisine: Ice Cream Dessert
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Downtown |
12/10/2006
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came here just for desserts and enjoyed the place. it's got a different feel than the chow on church st. a little funkier feel. got there late, no line, instant seating. we ordered the chocolate milkshake, coconut cream pie, and pear/cranberry crumble. i tried the pie and the crumble and both were really good. they weren't too sweet. just sweet enough to be dessert but not taste like a bowl of sugar. my friend who had the milkshake enjoyed it cery much as well. cute, friendly staff. average dessert price. i would go back for dessert.
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Park Chow
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Inner Sunset |
12/6/2006
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I came here hoping to get breakfast because I thought they served it all day, but I was wrong. So I got the special, BBQ sandwich. it wasn't bad, but I don't expect much from BBQ outside of Texas. Anyway- that and a couple sides and a soda was $15. I didn't expect that high a price for the special of the day. There was definitely a lot of food, but I would have preferred less food and a lower price. The servers seemed disinterested in serving, but the line moved quickly. As some of the other reviewers have said, it's a good place to get something filling, fast. But it is hot tray food, just know that going in.
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Lefty O'Douls
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Hofbrau
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Downtown |
12/6/2006
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I ordered take-out from here. It came within 10 minutes, really hot, and was still hot when I got home. The food was really fresh. All the veggies were crisp. I ordered the Buddha's delight and the cashew chicken. The chicken was a little bland, but there was plenty of it and when I added a little soy it was great. The Buddha's delight didn't have much tofu, but plenty of great veggies. It had a different flavor than I'm used to, but not bad by any means. I enjoyed everything and the price was right. Plenty of leftovers for tomorrow.
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China First Seafood Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian Chinese Seafood
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Inner Richmond |
12/6/2006
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friends introduced me to this place for breakfast. i really enjoyed it. i'm a bit of a breakfast purist. i enjoy the traditional, eggs, potatoes and biscuit kind of thing and had a very nice version of this at venus. my friends had the special, a fall harvest hash, and the pancakes. they also had the pomegranite mimosa, which was lovely, and the seasonal fresh fruit, also quite tastey. they had a nice crowd, but it moved quickly enough. the waitstaff was super friendly. the prices were good. it was loud, though. but what can you expect with brick walls? worth a trip.
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Venus
Cuisine: Californian
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Berkeley |
11/23/2006
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Although not personally a fan of the bagels I've had here, the place is always packed. I have liked the sandwiches I've gotten here. Today I had a chicken sandwich with chive spread, cucumbers and sprouts and that was actually quite tastey. It was on challah, not a bagel. the staff was doing all it could to keep up with the crowd and they got my order correct even when they looked overwhelmed and chaotic, which impressed me. They're friendly and fast enough, and everything is fresh.
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Noah's Bagels
Cuisine: Coffee Shops Bakeries Deli
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Presidio Heights |
11/22/2006
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very similar to crepevine, but better house potatoes. i had the salmon sandwich with garlic aioli on foccacia bread. it was alright, but the bread was awful. as of yet, i haven't had good foccacia bread in this town. it all tastes like spongey Wonder bread. the staff was fine. nothing special. but the tables were clean and the place felt welcoming enough. i generally see it crowded on weekend mornings, so they must do breakfast well enough. i'm giving it a positive because it did meet my expectations of a place to get something decent enough without spending a lot of cash.
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Squat and Gobble
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners American (Traditional)
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Castro |
11/22/2006
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fast food mediteranean. not bad. this was my first time there. the servers tonite weren't into the job, but the food was fine. i had the deluxe falafel and it was basically the same as anywhere else, but unlike most other places, it wasn't greasy. they serve all the same things as anywhere else. there's a small seating area. the place was clean and inviting. i would go back if i was in the area.
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Taboun
Cuisine: Mediterranean Middle Eastern
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
11/15/2006
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i ordered lamb tikka masala ($10.95) and Sabzi (a mixed veggie dish, $7.95) as take-out from here, with rice and naan. got there about 5:45 and the place was empty, but they seemed to have quite a few delivery orders going out. everything had great flavors, but some of the lamb was definitely overcooked and tough. not all of it, tho. the veggie dish was fantastic, tho. the naan was fabulous. the order came out fast enough and was still hot when i got it home. the staff was friendly. my only complaint was that i thought it was a bit overpriced.
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Great India
Cuisine: Indian
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Outer Richmond |
11/8/2006
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The waitstaff was very happy and helpful. That was nice. The food came quickly. I got the special for the hour because I was in a rush, a basic burger and fries. The burger was fine, the french fries were quite good though. Really crispy. If I'm in the neighborhood again I may stop by and try something Hawaiian.
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JT's Island Cafe
Cuisine: Hawaiian Coffee Shops/Diners
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Inner Sunset |
11/7/2006
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this was pretty basic, boring chain stuff. neither good nor bad, just overpriced, by a lot. i had a greek salad with some chicken breast on it. lots of lettuce, a little chicken, $12. 2 spring rolls for $6. way overpriced. the wait staff was okay though. and there was no wait for a seat.
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Fuzio
Cuisine: Eclectic Noodle Shops
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Embarcadero |
11/7/2006
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i was really happy with this place. it's the closesst i've gotten to tex-mex anywhere in this town. i wasn't thrilled with the salsa, but it was ok. i loved the shredded tacos, tho! the waitress was pleasant. the corn tortillas were fabulous. i will definitely be back.
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El Toreador Fonda Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican
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West Portal |
11/5/2006
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i got a wrap here on the fly. i got the jerusalem wrap- chicken and lamb with a bunch of grilled veggies. not bad. i was on the run, they were fairly quick and i thought the price was on par with the food. it was tastey and i would go back.
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Yumma's
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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Inner Sunset |
10/31/2006
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i really wish i'd come here sooner! what a great little lunch spot! so many choices and the food is so good! the veggies are fresh and colorful, the flavors are well put together, the staff is friendly and helpful. i will definitely be back. great choices, great tastes. a bit crampt because 90% of the space is devoted to food and kitchen, but who cares? i'm not there for decor. i'm there to try their handmade chocolates and pastries and sandwiches, etc. stop in and pick up a snack!
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DeLessio Market & Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries Italian Deli
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Civic Center |
10/26/2006
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the food wasn't bad, but it was sooooooo slow! a group of us were eating in the restaurant. and mine was the last to come, way after everyone else's. and i ordered the special! very aggravating. and it wasn't even prepared the way the menu said it would be. i'm giving it a positive because i thought it was tasty, and so did everyone else in the group, and no one else had the problems i had. this wouldn't be my first choice of places to go next time tho.
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Alhamra
Cuisine: indian pakistani
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Mission |
10/15/2006
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this place was prety darn good! the staff wasn't very attentive, but the food was good. my friend and i ordered samosas, chicken tikka masala, aloo palak, an eggplant dish, naan and rice. the samosas, chicken and the eggplant each had a gentle spicey burn. the portion sizes were decent, good flavor. the naan wasn't my favorite, but it's pretty good. i'll go back.
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Tasty Curry
Cuisine: Indian Pakistani
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Inner Sunset |
10/10/2006
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wow... i had such a different experience than the other person who reviewed this place. unfortunately, i thought it was neither authentic or tastey. i ordered the chicken tikka masala, saag aloo, and regulaer naan. the naan was pizza dough. the chicken tasted like it was 90% tomato paste, and the spinach tasted like creamed spinach. on top of that, it was way too expensive. at all the places i enjoy the indian food, this dinner wouldhave been about $14. here it was $21. way too much to pay and nothing i enjoyed, unfortunately. i had high hopes for the place.
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Golden Gate Pizza & Indian Cuisine
Cuisine: Pizza Indian
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Outer Sunset |
10/2/2006
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very nice staff and it's all good! wonderful chocolates and fabulous gelato. and they have marzipan, yay! tonite they had cupcakes too, but i don't know how often they have those. worth a stop.
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Belgano Chocolatier Gelatoria
Cuisine: Gelato Dessert
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Noe Valley |
9/26/2006
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Apparently my group was there on a night when everything was on at hamano's. the service was excellent, as was the foodmy group got there aat about 6:45 on a monday night. we were immediately seated and the waitress let us take our time over the menu. we ordered the miso soup for all 4 of us and 3 apps to split between the table, then 2 entrees and 4 different sushi rolls. the food came in a very timely manner and it was all excellent. the calamari salad had a wasabi dressing that worked perfectly. the lamb app was wasn't overcooked. the salmon teriyaki wasn't so sweet that it tasted like candy. they have a set of rolls they've created which have a wonderful flavor. i particularly liked the castro roll. but they also do staples like the alaskan roll (my favorite staple sushi). each dish had a different set of flavors, and all were done well. overall, i liked the restaurant.
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Hamano Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Noe Valley |
9/26/2006
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WOW! I'll go back here any day! this place was fantastic! i was here with friends for a celebration. we brought a bottle of champagne and they poured for us for a small corking fee. the waitress was so friendly. the food was perfect. amazing flavors, great combinations. i ordered the hallibut with the mustard sauce and it was cooked to perfection. so moist! one friend ordered the chicken and i tried a bite of it. really fantastic. we split some desserts. my favorite was the raspberry/nectarine crisp with lemon verbina ice cream. i left there feeling like i'd had the best meal i've had in a long time, and i've eaten some good food. the place wasn't too noisy to hear companions, seats were comfy, atmosphere pleasant. when we felt like we needed to get going, they took care of the check quickly so we could stay on time. you can't ask for more than that. just a great restaurant. highly reccommended!
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Range
Cuisine: American (New)
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Mission |
9/14/2006
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I went on a weekday about 1015 am for breakfast, so no wait I had decent sesrvice, and the food was pretty good. i ordered the daily scramble. the eggs were cooked well, but the homefries lacked taste. the homemade bread was great though! this is another one of those places where they give you so much food you don't quite know what to do with it all, tho. a little overpriced.
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Ella's Restaurant
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Presidio Heights |
9/14/2006
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the waitstaff seemed nice. the corned beef was decent. the hammentaschen was forgettable. it seemed so-so to me. very few people in there, not a great atmosphere. i'm not inclined to go back.
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David's Delicatessen
Cuisine: Deli Jewish
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Tenderloin |
9/7/2006
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hmmm... didn't read any reviews before i ate takeout from here. i didn't find anything unusual in the food. and what i had was really good. i had some hunan beef and it was just spicey enough for me (hot enough to get the slight burn, but not so spicey that heat was all i got). nicely done, big slices of carrotts and big pieces of green onion. i also had a couple pieces of sweet and sour chicken, but that was way too sweet for me. no problems with my takeout.
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Ho's Bar & Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Polk St./Van Ness |
8/30/2006
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the atmosphere here is so pleasant. the waitstaff let us take our time, the food was really tastey (the muffins tasted like my grandmother's; so good!! complimentary, served with fresh-made strawberry applesauce and scones as well. all fantastic and i really don't like applesauce, but i ate theirs.) I had the lox (fresh house-made, not at all salty) and potato pancakes (with a bit of carrot in them, not greasy at all, very crunchy), my friend had the fresh fruit bowl and the oatmeal (looked so good i might order that next time). each of us enjoyed the meal and will definitely go back. we were there on a weekday morning about 10 and there was no wait.
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Town's End Restaurant & Bakery
Cuisine: American (New) Bakeries
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Embarcadero |
8/19/2006
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I LOVE THIS PLACE! Every time i go to napa/sonoma, this is the place I stop for breakfast. I took my family here when they visited. everyone who goes to napa/sonoma with me goes here. the food is quality, no frills, no pretense. it's fresh, made well, the staff is so sweet. i've had both breakfast and brunch here on several occassions and I have never been let down by them.
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Alexis Baking Company
Cuisine: American (New) Bakery
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Napa |
8/1/2006
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mine wasn't totally burnt, but this location was better than the other location in the mission. it was a little overcooked for sure. but it was alright.
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North Beach Pizza Express
Cuisine: Pizza
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Inner Sunset |
7/24/2006
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the food was really fresh. good flavor, crisp veggies. not a bad place. and so close to the powel station!
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Punjab Kebab House
Cuisine: Pakistani Indian
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Tenderloin |
7/24/2006
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while the counter people weren't the nicest, i've been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food. they have some good specials and good sized portions. enough for me to take 1/2 home. i would go back.
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Pakwan
Cuisine: Indian
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Mission |
7/24/2006
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this is a really cute place, but be warned: it's really overcrowded on a warm day because it's right across from the park. they have both veggie and non-veggie items. good prices, good food. i love their grilled sietan sandwich. i also had the best pear muffin i've ever had. they have live music, etc on friday nights. it's a nice place to stop off and grab a snack.
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Dolores Park Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops
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Mission |
7/22/2006
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the waitstaff here was so nice! and the food was good too! this place is near the theater district and it's a 24 hr place. i had the cheesesteak and my friends had the southwestern chicken sandwich and the chicken valdostona. the prices were reasonable and the food was prepared well & served in a timely manner. they got everything right & the glasses were always full. i will definitely go back.
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Cafe Mason
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Tenderloin |
7/20/2006
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i went here with some friends and we had a lovely dinner. our waitress was so friendly and she made great suggestions. one friend had the sole and it was fantastic, another had the steak, and i had the gnocchi with the calamari bolognese. mine was a little salty, but the other 2 were fantastic,especially the sole. the deserts were great too. whereas i don't think of it as my favorite kind of italian food, it was good food. i wouldn't mind going back. glasses were always promptly refilled, all questions were answere and the food was brought in good time. i was happy with the place.
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Rose Pistola
Cuisine: Italian Seafood Pizza
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North Beach |
7/18/2006
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i wasn't totally thrilled with their pizza because it was a slice of cheese where they piled on the mushrooms that i asked for then covered it with more cheese and rebaked it, but the cheese slice itself was alright. it's better than some in the area and not as good as others. but it's a decent choice and it's cheap.
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Mythic Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Lower Haight |
7/4/2006
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had their garlic noodles (takeout) and they were fantastic! definitely will go back.
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Sunflower Authentic Vietnamese
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Mission |
6/16/2006
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needed a quick lunch and it had the shortest line. the people are so nice in there, but the food leaves a lot to be desires. i don't care for their bagels (i've tried this place 2x), and i don't care for their bagel sandwiches. the one i got today was dry and so huge i couldn't take a bite of it without getting everything all over myself. if the people weren't so nice i'd give it a negative review. but you try it for yourself, maybe you'll like it more than me.
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The Posh Bagel
Cuisine: Bagels
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Castro |
6/16/2006
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it was okay. we had a mushroom and onion pizza and a plain cheese pizza. the cheese one was a bit burnt. they didn't have that much flavor as far as i was concerned, and yet i liked them more than, say, domino's or pizza hut. since so many people seem to like them i would give them another chance before i said a solid no to the place.
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Arinell Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Mission |
6/16/2006
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really good burritto, but way more expensive than others in the area. the guacamole was fabulous, as was the salsa. the gentleman preparing my burritto seemed to take quite a bit of pride in his work, which impressed me. the burrittos are smaller than the others around town (and by smaller i mean the size of an average meal rather than the size of 2 or 3 meals). chips are not included. guac, cheese, etc are $1.60 extra. . so my burritto with everything and no chips was over $8. but it was incredibly good. i went in there because of the huge crowds i generally see there. the day i went in there was no line to order but getting it did take another 10mins after i ordered. many people were sitting around waiting for their food, but no one seemed upset about a wait. lots of smiles when someone's # was called. don't know how oftern i'll get here, but the food is very good.
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La Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
6/11/2006
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now, this place is really great. have been here many times with different friends, one of whom introduced me to the place. the waitstaff is so nice and the food is great. everything is fresh. the vegetables are crispy, not overcooked. the flavors are clean. the serving sizes are decent, not overwhelming and not skimpy. thye'll cook things the way you ask for them. parking can be aggravating as it's noe valley, but worth the search.
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Regent Thai
Cuisine: Thai
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Noe Valley |
6/2/2006
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came in here with a couple of friends and we had sandwiches and dolmas and some rice dish and deviled eggs. it was passable. nothing memorable for me, but the line and the wait for the food was short and the guy behind the counter was nice. he did forget something we ordered, but got it when we asked for it. no show when i was there.
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24th Street Cafe
Cuisine: American Middle Eastern
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Noe Valley |
6/2/2006
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stopped in here for a lite late dinner. the salsa was nice and spicy and the food was tastey. the wait staff was pleasant even though i was there shortly before closing. i had a tamale and a shrimp dish and each was well made, good flavors. for those who may not know, these are not the types of flavors you'd get in the mission. they're lighter, cleaner flavors. nice for a change sometimes.
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Mi Lindo Yucatan
Cuisine: Mexican
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Noe Valley |
6/2/2006
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this place is pretty good- had a falaffel wrap here. sometimes they take a while and they usually have a small line to wait thru, but they people are generally nice. good place to grab something before seeing a show at the roxie theater. prices are decent and they have a nice menu. your basic gyros and falaffels.
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Truly Mediterranean
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Mediterranean
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Mission |
6/2/2006
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have had takeout pizza from here a couple times and they were good. lots of toppings, good sized slices, everything tasted fresh. overall, not bad.
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North Beach Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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North Beach |
5/29/2006
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i got a custard here and a bun. they were both quite good and inexpensive. the guy at the counter was nice and they were open late.
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Sweet Delight Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Inner Richmond |
5/29/2006
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i met someone here for an interview and it was fine. the pizza we had was okay. the carmelized onion on it was a little sweet, but didn't ruin it. the service was timely and friendly enough. i wasn't dazzled, but i thought it was alright.
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MarketBar
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Seafood Italian
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Embarcadero |
5/29/2006
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I enjoyed the place. I came here with a friend who loves the place. We had the burger with potato salad, and the chilli with garlic bread. it's got good, basic food at a good price. solid place. service was nice, timely. parking can be awful, but it's near west portal station so you can take any of 3 trains or 1 bus and get there.
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Raintree Cafe
Cuisine: Hamburgers Coffee Shops/Diners
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West Portal |
5/29/2006
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Overall i would say this is a good place, but it's not my favorite by any means. A lot of the stuff seemed bland to me. I go here now if friends want to go because a lot of them seem to like this place. Usually the service is okay, but sometimes it's disinterested. nice menu though. okay prices, but some are a little expensive. i guess overall i find this place so-so.
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La Tortilla Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican
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Castro |
5/29/2006
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k- i had to change my review for this place cause i had one good experience and one not so good experience. the first time was great- good food and decent service. the second time was bad food but decent service. maybe i got there too early in the morning and they hadn't removed yesterday's stuff, but everything was dried out. so now i call this place hit and miss.
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Sheng Kee Bakery
Cuisine: Asian Bakery
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Inner Sunset |
5/29/2006
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this place is fabulous. the prices are good, there's plenty of choices and they have the right amount of sweet so as to be tastey without going into a sugar coma. and the place looks really nice as well. i'll definitely go back and try something new.
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J & J Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries Asian
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Inner Sunset |
5/29/2006
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I've only had the falaffel wrap but they did a great job with that. my friend had the gyro and he enjoyed it. the place doesn't have much in the way of atmosphere but the food is tastey and it's a decent price and brought quickly enough. it's a good place to grab something on t he run.
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Gyro King
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Civic Center |
5/29/2006
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i've been here a couple times now and i have always had great service! as soon as i sit down someone comes to the table with water and some kosher pickles. i've had their lox plate and their egg salad sandwich. the food was brought out quickly and made well. the prices were low and the portions were large. the servers had great attitudes and the atmosphere was pleasant. i wasn't rushed out. i enjoyed the place and will be back.
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California Street Delicatessen & Cafe
Cuisine: Jewish Deli
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Laurel Heights |
5/29/2006
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I got a burrito here and i was impressed because even though no one else was in here, usually a bad sign, the food was hot and fresh and tasted great. it didn't taste like it had been sitting there for hours. lots of the usual choices including veggie options. very good. nice salsa bar as well. decent prices.
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El Beach Burrito
Cuisine: Mexican
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Outer Sunset |
5/29/2006
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my friend and i got burgers here on our way to the beach. i have to say they were fabulous! generous toppings, well cooked, good flavor, generous amount of fries on the side. we got them to go and the server was attentive, making sure we had water while we waited. i will definitely go back and try other things as well.
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Sea Breeze Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Seafood
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Outer Sunset |
5/29/2006
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i've been here a few times now. they have desserts and things like focaccio pizza. overall it's pretty good, but the last time i wasn't impressed by the service. the man behind the counter may have been having a really bad day, but my friend and i didn't need to get the brunt of it. overall i guess i would say hit and miss.
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Mara's Italian Pastry
Cuisine: Bakery
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North Beach |
5/29/2006
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I went here for lunch, in the mood for indian and had little time. i wanted to try their buffet. i won't be back. it was overcooked, sat too long, very few choices, and overpriced for what i got. dissappointing.
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Kennedy's Irish Pub and Curry House
Cuisine: Irish Indian pub food
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North Beach |
5/29/2006
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this place was great! I won a dinner for 2 here and used it on a saturday night. I went at 8pm so that we could catch the live jazz show at 830. we both did the prix fixe menu which gave us a small plate, large plate and dessert for $32. I got the pan roasted trout, seafood tangine and chocolate cake w/gelato. my friend got the softshell crab, ny steak and the chocolate espresso pot du creme. I don't think we could have asked for better food. everything was timed perfectly. the food had fabulous flavors and was the perfect amount. my friend who normally takes about 30 minutes to eat 1/2 a sandwich scarfed down each serving and tried to lick the plate. i think that deserves a positive review. also, we were seated promptly and the staff was so attentive and had great attitudes. i was truly very happy with this place and will go back. they served a rosemary bread as well, which was fantastic! i ate too much of that. they have live music other nights as well.
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Soluna Cafe and Lounge
Cuisine: Californian
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Civic Center |
4/6/2006
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This place was really friendly and fast, the food was fresh, the prices were in line with all the other taquerias in town. It's right off the N line, easy to get to. essentially the same choices you would get in any taqueria. good salsas. worth a try if you're in the mood and your in the neighborhood.
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La Fonda Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Inner Sunset |
3/22/2006
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Maybe i just showed up on a bad day, but i was not happy with this place. the waiter was fabulous and friendly, but the food was really bad. i got there in the middle of the lunch buffet time, so i thought fresh food would be a safe bet, but i was wrong. the stuff on the buffet was not as fresh as it could have been, for sure. it's not veggie friendly by any means, most of the dishes were meat dishes. good for my friend, but not so great for me. but she said she found a lot of bones and cartiledge in the chicken tikka masala, so that wasn't appreciated. the spinach and cheese dish tasted more like creamed spinach than an indian dish. the potatoe and cauliflower had almost no flavor. the one thing i thought they really did right, though, was the naan. their naan was fabulous. i am in no rush to get back there and have more, though. i'd rather go a block further to the naan and curry down columbus.
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Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant
Cuisine: Indian
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Chinatown |
3/22/2006
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This place is inside the LGBT center on Market St. They're a great place to hang out with friends and schmooze anytime, but especially before or after a program. They have snacks, soups, salads, burrittos, sandwiches, etc. they're not fancy, but the food is decent, good chai, decent prices, friendly staff. as a bonus, it's a great way to support the center and there's free wireless! I've enjoyed their burritto and their wild blueberry crumbcake. I wasn't as happy with their veggie burger, but some friends enjoyed it well enough. give them a try!
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Three Dollar Bill Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops American Bistro
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Hayes Valley |
3/22/2006
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i was here for a lite, early dinner with my gf and we ordered off the daily specials menu. $3 per roll. very fresh, tastey combos. we sat at the bar and got great service. came fast and the sushi chef was very good at explaining things. i enjoyed the place.
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Tokyo Go Go
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Mission |
3/1/2006
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I have to give the owners of lime big thanks for hosting the SF Organizing Project fundraiser tonight. I was impressed by their generosity! They offered free appetizers all night and I have to say, if those are any indication of their menu's quality, I'm heading back to Lime soon! They served mini-burgers, fish tacos (my favorite- they were spicy with guac, fresh salsa, lettuce and some of the best pieces of fish I've had in a long time), seared tuna on rice chips, deviled eggs, and grilled cheese with a tomato soup dipping sauce. It was all fantastic. And the waitstaff all were so kind and happy to be there. I will definitely go there for a dinner sometime soon!
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Lime
Cuisine: Californian American (Traditional)
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Upper Market/Church Street |
3/1/2006
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This place is nice. It doesn't stay empty for long, so if you get there when there isn't a line, count yourself lucky and order quickly. It carries all the basics of a good bakery - pastries, cookies, pies, breads & muffins. Most of them have an Italian heritage, but not all- I definitely saw a Napolean there today. They do a really nice job wih their stuff though. It's more expensive than most bakeries in the mission, but when you factor in the quality of the product and the ingredients it's definitely not out of line. I drop in for a quick little sweet every once in a while and have yet to be dissappointed. sometimes when there's a crowd though, don't forget to take a number.
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Dianda's Italian American Pastry Co.
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Mission |
2/12/2006
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If any of you have been to a La Madeleine in Dallas/ Ft Worth, rigolo's is a bit like that- it's a bistro-like place, but they also have a bakery. you order at the counter and then they bring it to the table. some salad's (green or fruit) and sandwhiches, pizzas. interesting variety of them and they're well made. little pricey, but it was laurel heights. i would go back.
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Rigolo
Cuisine: Italian Bistro Bakeries
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Presidio Heights |
2/7/2006
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didn't like the crust, but i did like the sauce. lots of cheese, but it had a sort of wierd texture. if i wanted something cheap and fast and i'm there i may go again, but it's not my first choice of places.
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Blondie's Pizza
Cuisine: pizza
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Downtown |
2/7/2006
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i wasn't terribly impressed by the buffett. the food on it seemed like it would be really good if ordered fresh, but sitting on a buffett, untouched for however long, it was not so impressive. and it was really heavy on the meat last night- not a vegetarian's choice. but the naan was nice, and they did have some nice sauces. i would actually go back and try off the menu before i make a solid decision about it.
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India Palace Restaurant
Cuisine: Indian
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Japantown |
2/7/2006
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this is the faavorite place of a friend of mine, so she took me here to try it. it was fine. nothing amazing, but not bad either. we split a quesadilla. i really enjoyed the salsa. I thought they did a fine job on the quesadilla. but i do think the place is more expensive than it needs to be. the atmosphere was nice. nice looking place. the staff was friendly enough.
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Papalote
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/31/2006
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This place is alright. Their tortillas are fabulous! I had a burritto, and it was alright. My first bite was almost nothing but tortilla and sour cream and that didn't bode well to me, but after a couple bites there were the beans and rice and salsa, etc. And it had good flavor. the price was a little more than some other places around ($4.80 vegetarian, $6.60 meat) the neighborhood is generally cheaper for burrittos, but it wasn't ridiculously higher. But my friend who had a carne asada burritto said the meat was really fatty and a bit tough. the place was packed full of people, though. it was getting good business. maybe that's part location (right at the bart station) or maybe they're generally better than we got today. i would consider going again to give them another try. not great this time, but not bad.
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El Taco Loco
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/31/2006
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Really tastey burrittos for a really good price. lots of veggie options as well as meat options. took a little time to get it, but not overly long. very small amount of salsa to help yourself to, but they were all tastey. at first i thought they were being really skimpy with the chips they gave, but they gave me just enough. was really happy with the place. will go back.
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Tonayense Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/29/2006
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got papusas here (cheese filled) and they were really quite tastey! the hot sauce was very good as well. the slaw that came with them was super salty, though. and they took forever to get. the place wasn't so busy that i could understand why they were so long in coming. but that was 1 night. i would go back and try them again because the food was generally very good.
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Panchita's Salvadoran and Mexican Cuisine
Cuisine: Mexican Salvadoran
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Mission |
1/28/2006
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had a slice here, they do them made-to-order every time so it's always fresh and it doesn't take as long as i thought it would. really reasonable prices (1 topping slice $2.95). good flavor, large slices. check out the website for all the other stuff they sell. can't speak to it, cause i haven't ordered anything else. but i can say the place smells fabulous.
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Deja Vu Pizza & Pasta
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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Mission |
1/28/2006
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Donuts, donuts, donuts! they're not as sweet as some, which is why i like them! they cook them throughout the day, so if you go in later you won't get stale donuts. and they throw in free donut holes! very nice. all the people who work there have been really nice and sometimes there's a line. seems to get aq lot of repeat customers, lots of people just sitting there eating donuts, drinking coffee and talking to the staff at any given time of day. nice place.
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The Jelly Donut
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Mission |
1/28/2006
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I wouldn't call it a coffee shop becuase it has no tables and I haven't seen any coffee in here, but it's definitely a bakery. small with a limited selection compared to some others, but everything i've had was well made and a good price. most items are 30 or 60 cents. lots of traditional mexican bakery items.
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La Reyna Bakery and Coffee Shop
Cuisine: Mexican Bakeries
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Mission |
1/28/2006
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I've been here a few times and enjoy it. The food is fresh and tasty. a bit messy though. really large, bright dining room. Some vegetarian friends of mine were a bit overwhelmed by what they thought were really intense meat smells when i opened the door to the place, so much so they couldn't go in. so i guess be wary of that. but there are veggie options on the menu. basic taqueria fare and well made. sometimes loud, though because of the live music.
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La Corneta Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/28/2006
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I was a little wary of the place because i had been here when it was hong kong (greasy) but this new place is really nice. great atmosphere- was here for lunch (served 11a-5p), got shrimp & mixed veggies ($5.25) and green onion pancakes ($3.95). the shrimp came w/rice and hot & sour soup. the soup had very little spice but was good. could add red pepper @ table. the veggies were fresh and brightly colored. shrimp had good flavor. friend ordered the salmon & asparagus (also $5.25) and she enjoyed hers as much. enough to take home for another lunch or dinner. service was fast and friendly enough. the only thing they forgot was sauce for the pancakes. the pancakes were thicker than i've seen them before, but really great onion flavor, lots of onions in the pieces. will go back.
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Red Jade
Cuisine: Chinese
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Castro |
1/28/2006
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the food wasn't bad. it was served hot and fresh, decent portions for the same price i would have paid anywhere else. i got the fish and chips and a cider. the service was friendly enough and the place wasn't so loud that i would have had to shout to someone. seems like it could be a good place to have a group gathering.
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Wilde Oscar's
Cuisine: Irish Pub Food
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Mission |
1/24/2006
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I don't understand why, both times I've been here now, the place has been almost empty! they have fabulous food! the prices are right along, actually, with pancho villa which is just around the corner from them, but both are more expensive for some things than most taquerias. i've had a deluxe taco ($2.50 veggie, $3.25 meat) and a deluxe burritto ($5.25 veggie, $6.25 meat) and both were filling, flavorful and well made. while they were pricey they gave a lot more of the more expensive ingredients like guacamole than some other places, and they did so consistantly. the staff were a little quirky, but in a good way. they have a salsa bar and some grat salsas on it. definitely worth checking out if you get the chance. this may become one of my new favorite places.
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La Cumbre Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/22/2006
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we all went in for a late night drink after a bad movie nearby. no one ordered food, so i can't speak to the taste of the food. i can tell you the food smelled really good, though. and i can tell ou that the wait staff was quite friendly and brought everything we ordered, correctly and quickly. for what we were there for, i liked the place. we didn't feel rushed at all and the music wasn't so loud that we couldn't hear anyone else in our group talking. it was fun.
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Tommy's Joynt
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Downtown |
1/15/2006
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they're pretty good! i've been here a few times, some for a meal & others just for desert. i've enjoyed them each time. service was fine, food was fresh, not too noisy, tables spaced well. great proximity to haight-ashbury. can go here for dinner and then walk down to the red vic or wherever.
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Crepes On Cole
Cuisine: French Californian
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
1/13/2006
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i don't know why i tried burgermeister again. the food at this branch was at least hot, unlike the other one i tried. but nothing really impressed me. and the service was lackluster to say the least. the order wasn't correct and the people working there were completely disinterested in taking orders or serving food. the gentleman taking orders was more interested in his cell phone. i won't go back to a burgermeister again. too many other restaurants to choose from.
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Burgermeister
Cuisine: Hamburgers Niman Ranch beef
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Castro |
1/13/2006
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This place was fabulous! i ordered the "typical platter" which came with a papusa, fried yucca, a "pastel" and a tamale. the pastel is a filled flour tortilla that has been fried. the platter was $6.95 and i took 1/2 of it home (lotta food and very filling). everything was well made and served fresh in a timely manner by a gentleman with a very pleasant disposition. this was my first time eating a salvadorean meal, i've had papusa before but not a meal. i must say i really enjoyed it.
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Los Panchos Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican Salvadorean
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Mission |
1/11/2006
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unfortunately i didn't have much luck here. the food was bland and such a mess. i ordered a vegetarian burritto and it ended up watery, overpriced and tasteless. the service was disinterested. i have no desire to go back.
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Taqueria La Altena
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/11/2006
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This place is really nice. the service was excellent, the menu was wide, with a large vegetarian selection. good prices, too. everything was fresh. i had #70, Pad Pak Pasom ($6.25) sauteed veggies and fried tofu in a light oyster sauce. lots of fresh vegetables, still crisp. good amount of tofu. my friend had a similar dish but with chicken. she enjoyed hers just as well. would have no hesitation about going again.
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Pad Thai Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Mission |
1/11/2006
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i do like their burrittos and their salsa. the lines can be long depending on the time of day or nite you go. they are charging 50 cents for the chips now, which i went ahead and paid. the chips are not the best by any means, but the burrittos are decent. i wish they gave more avocado on them though. the tacos are also good. some of it is greasy, though. i do love the salsa bars that allow me to take home extra salsa and this one has that option. worth a try!
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El Farolito
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/5/2006
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good food and very nice people. not as large a selection as la victoria, but they make a smaller amount of what they sell and so you can be sure that it's all fresh daily. their chocolate chip cookies are soft, their breads are soft, great prices on everything.
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Dominguez Mexican Bakery
Cuisine: Mexican Bakeries
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Mission |
1/5/2006
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I really like the food here. they have such a nice selection of things, many types of pastries and cookies. always smells fabulous, too. they also sell handmade tamales. they aren't the shredded meat tamales that i grew up with, though- they have huge chunks of vegetables and meats in them. very tasty though. you can get vegetarian ones as well as meat ones there. the only problem i've had with this place is that a couple of times i've gotten home and realized that one of the pastries had some mold on it. i think that maybe they make more than they can sell and don't rotate the product as much as they should. but that has rarely happened.
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La Victoria Mexican Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries Mexican
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Mission |
1/5/2006
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I really like this place. It has a very small grocery selection, and in the back is a counter where you can order taqueria selections of things like burrittos, enchiladas, etc. this place also makes it's own tortillas, chips, tamales, etc. very nice people, good prices. it closes fairly early though, 6pm lately is what i've noticed. i've been here a few times now and have ordered a few types of burrittos, bought their tortillas and chips and have been very happy with all of it. good stuff!
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La Palma Mexicatessen
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Mexican
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Mission |
1/5/2006
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I have been told, and the similarities in the food make me believe that this restaurant is owned by the people of casa mexicana. my feelings for this one are the same as my feelings for casa mexicana: wish i could say i liked it more, but all i like are the salsa bar and the staff. i feel like the food is bland.
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Azteca Tacqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Upper Market/Church Street |
12/21/2005
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i have not been terribly impressed with the flavors here, because i haven't found much flavor here. i always wanted to to like this place because the people serving are so friendly and i really love the salsa bar. the salsa has flavor, but the veggie burritto does not. they have an extensive menu, though and i have by no means tried it all, but what i have tried has not satisfied. but the place always looks clean and i never felt rushed there.
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Casa Mexicana Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican
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Castro |
12/20/2005
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I found the food to be mostly bland. They have decent salsas and chips and the enchiladas weren't bad, but the burrittos had no flavor. I tried them many times because they were around the corner from my school. I could get in and out fast usually. But, unfortunately, I was generally dissappointed with what I got and the price I got it for (far too expensive a burritto, but it's right there in the middle of the tourist part of town so the price was to be expected I suppose). Some of the staff are quite friendly, but others are completely disinterested in customers. So, overall, I guess this place is hit and miss.
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Rico's
Cuisine: Mexican
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North Beach |
12/14/2005
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They have really nice food here. I've had their veggie burgers and fries many times, each time telling myself I would try something new, but I just liked them so much I kept getting them. Their portions are huge and the place always smells great. They'll add whatever you like to anything. Unfortunately there aren't many veggie options. But they, in the last few months, remade their interior and the place looks fabulous. My major gripe with them is they take soooo long to get the food to you. I would try and grab something before class and always had to spend way more time waiting on it than I expected (even when I thought I was giving them plenty of extra time I'd wait longer than I thought). So be sure you give them a long time. Prices are good (veggie burger and fries, about $7), people are friendly. Good neighborhood place.
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Hard Knox Cafe
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
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Potrero Hill |
12/13/2005
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this place is awesome! they make some fantastic cookies, muffins, cupcakes, cakes, breads & quiches. their sandwiches are okay (good ideas, but not so great execution. they taste like they've been in a refridgerator for a few hours. which they have.) anyways- the people are great, but sometimes the service is a little slow, which can be frustrating. and they usually have a line of people waiting to be served. but they always have a friendly attitude and the food is generally worth the wait.
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Noe Valley Bakery & Bread Co
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Noe Valley |
12/13/2005
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you definitely have to try the cookies and the muffins at this place, but i would skip the sandwiches. for a bakery to make their sandwiches on what seems like store bought white bread, to me, seems disappointing at the very least. also skip the bagels, they tast like a ring of white bread. definitely not made in the traditional way. but their cookies and their muffins are quite tasty! and they sell day-olds for 1/2 price! the flavors are interesting and 1 is definitely enough to satisfy (they're double sized). quite a few outlets all over downtown.
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Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries Deli
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Downtown |
12/13/2005
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such sweet people here! and really great lotus seed buns! and, for me, that's the mark of a good asian bakery: lotus seed paste filled items. good prices, nice people, great location since the L stops so close outside. you grab a sweet and be on your way downtown. right across from the safeway, too. you can get all your shopping down in a flash! they have a few tables so you can sit and chat with someone if you like. it's just a nice atmosphere.
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Victor's Bakery
Cuisine: Bakery
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Inner Sunset |
12/13/2005
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the food is a bit overwhelming in appearance, everything is so huge! the hamentaschen are as big as a face! everything i had tasted good, though. they have 4 flavors of piroshke (sorry if i spell anything incorrectly) i saw: meat, potato, mushroom, and cabbage. i tried the potato and my friend tried the meat. we both liked them, though the were a bit greasy. she's been there many times and always likes the eclairs and the poppyseed filled pastries. i liked the poppyseed as well and tried the almond cookies dipped in chocolate and a cheese danish-like pastry, which were also nice, though the almond was a little sweet for me. the prices were very reasonable ($1.50 for a piroshke, $5.99/lb for the poppyseed), the have beautiful breads for sale as well as many other things. the service was a little lacking, tho. they seemed annoyed that neither of us was russian (that's my guess, since everyone else in there spoke with a thick russian accent). but nothing terrible.
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Moscow & Tbilisi Bakery Store
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Outer Richmond |
12/13/2005
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i stopped in for something fast on my way home and got a hot dog and fries. there were hardly any people in there and yet my food was still cold when i got it. and i have to say the portions were ridiculously large. the staff seemed disinterested in being there. i was not at all happy with the experience, especially since the other burger meister's got such fantastic reviews. maybe it was a bad night for them, but i have no push to step into another one.
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BurgerMeister
Cuisine: Hamburgers Niman Ranch Beef
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North Beach |
12/10/2005
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i've only had good experiences with their food. the service at this one is definitely better than the service in the mission. and the desserts are fabulous. i rarely buy desserts at restaurants because i always see them as overpriced and rarely good, but the carrot cake here is truly fabulous. i enjoyed their tacos and the veggie appetizer. i do think their a little expensive, but not so much so that i would say it's not worth it. i go fairly often.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Western Addition |
12/10/2005
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i also love this place. the service was great. the lox were fabulous. i bought matzo ball soup for a sick roommate and she loved it. the chunks of chicken were huge and it was stuffed with matzo balls and veggies. i was totally happy with the place.
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Moishe's Pippic
Cuisine: Deli Hot Dogs
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Hayes Valley |
12/10/2005
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while i liked the dipping sauces (what's not to like about flavored mayonaise?) i was not so happy with the fries. they were limp for the most part, and i thought overpriced, as were the sauces. but the sandwich was decent. it took a while to get, though. they had a long line that moved slowly. i doubt i'll go back.
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Frjtz Fries
Cuisine: Belgian
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Hayes Valley |
12/10/2005
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i keep trying to get back to this place because i loved it so much when i went there, so i figured i'd review it so other people will have a chance to try it. it really is fabulous and i agree about the yum yum eggplant- that stuff is amazing. it's chunks of small eggplants that have a slightly sweet sauce (normally i don't go for sweet entres unless i'm haveing dessert for dinner) chock full of garlic! so good. and their onion pancakes- YUM!! my goodness those are fabulous! i could eat 3 servings of that on my own! the prices are great, the service was great, overall, i give them a gold star.
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Yum Yum House
Cuisine: Chinese
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Mission |
12/9/2005
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I have had several burrittos here, and I have to say, they're not bad. I don't tink the servers are very friendly, and because of that i go to my favorite, taqueria el castillito far more often (it's church a little south of duboce. they seem to be much nicer people). the food at zapata is good, but they only let you have a couple things of hot sauce to take home. i love hot sauces in my eggs the following mornings and so to not get hot sauce as i leave is a tragedy to me. but everything is fresh there and they have nice tables where you can sit (of course all of this depends on if you can find a place to park seeing as how it's in the castro). in summary, good food but needs better service.
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Taqueria Zapata
Cuisine: Mexican
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Castro |
12/9/2005
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not bad. fun to go with friends while you're out cause you can sit in the little cove with all the pillows. but when it comes down to it. i've had better middle eastern food. the falafel aren't bad. the servers were nice enough. everyone i was with liked it quite a bit. you can get plenty of veggie options.
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Ali Baba's Cave
Cuisine: Mediterranean Middle Eastern
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Mission |
12/7/2005
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i had a breakfast sandwich here and i must say they definitely did that right! i haven't tried their lunches or their chips (although i had to stop myself from buying their chips because they looked incredile!), so i can't speak to what the others have said. their breakfast sandwich was tasty, a bit spicey and a large portion. was enough to last me quite a while, i didn't eat again till much later in the day. so if you missed your breakfast, stop by the ferry building!
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Lulu Petite
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Embarcadero |
12/7/2005
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i got the mixed veggies with tofu and really enjoyed it. the veggies were crisp and the wedges of tofu were quite large. the whole thing had a lightly flavored sauce that brought it all together. the price was definitely reasonable (about $6). how could i say no? service was fast and friendly. small place and crowded, but everyone seemed happy.
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Golden Flower Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Chinatown |
12/7/2005
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this was excellent food and service. high quality ingredients, well timed cooking so everything comes out hot and not overcooked. i was here in a party of 5 people and each of us left happy. there's an ample veggie menu as well as a meat eaters menu. the prices are certainly higher than the rest of chinatown, but it's worth it. beautiful views out the huge windows as well. i had a prawn and scallop dish and was quite impressed because they were all perfectly cooked. my father had the wonton soup (his favorite chinese soup) and said it was excellent. the portions are just big enough to satisfy your appetite.
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Empress of China
Cuisine: Chinese
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Chinatown |
12/7/2005
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their latkes are good, their grilled cheese was excellent, as were their fries. there is almost nothing here for a vegetarian though. the portions are huge and you could definitely go home with leftovers. but as was said, this didn't really feel like a jewish deli, though it seems to want to be one. there was a person singing at a piano the night i was there and that was quite loud. hard to talk to people when that's happening. all in all, it was good though.
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Max's Market
Cuisine: Deli Dessert
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Downtown |
12/7/2005
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avacado egg rolls and cheesecake, that's what i go there for. their plates are huge and you can really get stuffed here, be careful. you'll probably order far more than you can eat. you don't need both an appetizer and an entre here unless you just want leftovers. the food is not bad for a chain. but what they do best is the cheesecake. and there are so many flavors to choose from it's really ridiculous. but if you go with other people, everyone should order a different flavor so you can all try as many as possible. but they are very rich and heavy- the tuxedo cheesecake is great, as is the tiramisu. this time of year (holiday time) or during heavy tourist season i would avoid the place, because as they say, the lines are horrrendous. last time i went was late evening (9pm) and i still had to wait about 20 mins.
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Cheesecake Factory, The
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Dessert
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Downtown |
12/6/2005
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i tried their poppy seed hamentaschen and my friend got a loaf of rye bread there, and each of us was really happy with what we got. the prices were decent and the rest of the food looked decadent. looking at their menu made me want to go back and try a sit down meal. the service at the bakery counter was fine. the lady was attentive and pleasant enough. hard to find a parking space there though.
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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
Cuisine: Russian Bakeries
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Inner Richmond |
12/6/2005
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i love this place! it was the first bakery i went to in SF when i was checking out the city. i got their lotus seed paste buns and black bean paste buns and red bean paste buns. they were so good! i checked it out because it was the only place i saw in chinatown that had a line to get in, and all the people in line looked like they were from the neighborhood, so i thought it must be authentic or at least good. i've been here many times since and still love the place. you may not get someone who speaks english, and there is not too much room for customers inside (though more room than some places in chinatown), but the prices are great, the food is great, and there's a good mix of items to choose from. i have never tried the egg custards there, but reading the other reviews i will try them next time i go in!
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Golden Gate Bakery
Cuisine: Chinese Bakeries
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Chinatown |
12/6/2005
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love the homemade bread! have had a couple really good breakfasts here. went on weekdays and had no wait. the scrambles and the potatoes are fabulous. relaxed atmosphere, nice staff.
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Mabel's Just for You Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners Bakeries
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Potrero Hill |
12/2/2005
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if you can't get to a taqueria in the mission or you have a large business party then this is fine. but it's fairly bland, i guess i might call it inoffensive. if you have a large group it's a good compromise. but people are right- good chips and decent salsa.
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Tex-mex Mexican
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Embarcadero |
12/2/2005
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had tea and scones here a couple times. nice atmosphere, quiet, fast. not the best bagels, tho.
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People's Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shop
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
12/2/2005
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good food, but always so crowded that it's hard to walk through. difficult to get to your table when you're actually called by the hostess. they're nice enough, but sometimes the service is slow. large portions, fairly cheap. interesting menu. but noisy atmosphere! i prefer best of thai down the street i must admit, quiter and cheaper and brighter atmosphere.
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Citrus Club
Cuisine: Pan-Asian Noodle Shops
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
12/2/2005
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good and cheap. not the best falafel i've had, but definitely passable. some of the plates are definitely large enough to share. fairly quick.
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Blue Front
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Bistro
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
12/2/2005
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love, love, love this place! great food and mountains of it! they give you a great mix of veggies and tons of tofu. and they have little jars of peanuts on the table (i love peanuts in my thai food and so i love that i can add as many as i want)! the staff is very attentive, especially considering the place is always busy. great to go there and then run to a movie at the red vic. parking is awful around there though-
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Best of Thai Noodle
Cuisine: Thai
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
12/2/2005
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it's a chain, but sometimes i'm in the mood for a chain. the food's good and there was no wait. moderate prices. enough of a variety. i had the mushroom pizza and there were a lot of them on there. large enough portions that i could have leftovers. the salads are gargantuan.
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California Pizza Kitchen
Cuisine: Californian Pizza
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Civic Center |
12/2/2005
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decent food but it took forever to get it. decent prices as well. would go back.
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Axum Cafe
Cuisine: Ethiopian
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Lower Haight |
12/2/2005
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i have to say that i am not into the raw food. but i'm giving it a neutral because even though i'm not a fan i think they did a really nice job with it and that they really love what they're doing. i just couldn't bring myself to order by the names they gave the food- i'm just not up to saying 'i'll have the 'i am' whatever." but if you have any desire to go you may as well. it's an experience.
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Cafe Gratitude
Cuisine: Raw Vegetarian
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Mission |
12/1/2005
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you have to try the tea salad! it was so flavorful (and unique to me)! such a nice staff and the portions were large enough for us (4 people) to split 2 apps, 2 entrees and a couple plates of rice and not feel hungry. the coconut rice was really yummy.
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
12/1/2005
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had breakfast here and it was fabulous! their homefries are fantastic. and the eggs were perfect. also had nachos here one. not bad! nice salsa, generous enough portion to split with another person. great place to do laundry and relax at the same time.
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BrainWash Cafe and Laundromat
Cuisine: Coffee Shop American Bistro
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SoMa |
12/1/2005
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really nice california/asian cuisine. large portions so you can take some home. you choose what kind of noodles. i really enjoy the peppered veggies and spinach raman noodles with soy protein. nice mix of seasonal veggies. their mixed appetizer of spring rolls, onion bread, tofu and samosas is really nice- lots of dipping sauces to try with it. was able to bring a bottle of sake i'd bought after a day in napa/sonoma and they let us drink it without a corking fee (nice waiter). their staff has always been quite attentive. i enjoy the place quite a bit and go there often.
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Nirvana
Cuisine: Pan-Asain
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Castro |
12/1/2005
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the food was good, and it was cheap. the staff was nice enough. huge mix of vegetables in the dishes and a huge mix of choices on the menu. lot's of fake meats. worth a try. there's a pay-parking lot a few doors down if you can't find a spot.
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Golden Era
Cuisine: Asian Vegetarian
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Tenderloin |
12/1/2005
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it's good food for sure. they use quality ingredients. the view is fantastic- golden gate bridge at sunset out the window is really incredible. staff is knowledgable about what they serve and friendly. i think it's overpriced tho. really can't get out of there for under $20 if you just order an entre. small portions, but the food is quality so you feel full and like you've eaten something good for you.
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Greens
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Marina |
12/1/2005
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really great food! so many choices. eggs of all kinds, soy meats as well as real meats, different kinds of pancakes, and it's all good. yes the wait is intimidating and some days it's gone faster than others. don't go on a weekend if you're already hungry before you get there, you'll just be irritated. friendly staff, tho. they really try their best to get your order quickly and correctly.
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Boogaloos
Cuisine: Californian
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Mission |
12/1/2005
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i've had better crepes, but these are decent and have a fun mix of stuffings. always a wait though. a bit pricey too.
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Ti Couz
Cuisine: French Dessert
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Mission |
12/1/2005
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love the food. hit and miss on the staff. some are very friendly, some are inattentive at best. but i love the food, so i'll keep going back. i usually get the seitan sandwich with the rosemary potatos on the side. it's too big to eat the whole thing, so yay for leftovers! you can choose the spread on it. their tacos are also fabulous, as are the veggie mix appetizer and the fresh spring rolls. there's another herbivore on divisadero that has better service and the same menu.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Mission |
12/1/2005
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really interesting list of flavors, quality ice cream, but everything i've tried here has been way too sweet for me. a couple of bites and i'm thru with it. not enough places to sit and but they do have a parking lot, so that kinda balances out.
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Mitchells Ice Cream
Cuisine: Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
12/1/2005
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i love the mochi ice cream squares. especially the mango. yes the service is slow, but the servers are very nice and the ice cream is good, and i'm not usually an ice cream eater. but i'll get a little mochi square or a petite ice cream sandwich ($1 each) and that's enough to feed my sugar craving with something of quality. great vegan options, lots of soy flavors.
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Maggie Mudd Ice Cream and Internet Cafe
Cuisine: Dessert Vegan Ice Cream
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Bernal Heights |
12/1/2005
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i don't know- it wasn't my favorite for sure, but it wasn't bad. i didn't get the specials, i got a pizza and a salad to split with my roommate. they tasted fine, but i'm not in a rush to get back. i thought the prices were a little high for what we had ordered, but i guess they weren't that out of line with other similar restaurants. i think i just wasn't that impressed with it and so it seemed more expensive than it was. my roommate really likes them though. and te place was crowded enough to let me know plenty of other people like them.
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Paradise Pizza & Pasta
Cuisine: Pizza Italian
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West Portal |
12/1/2005
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the food had a really nice combination of flavors. the staff was extremely attentive. they had a bellydancer that night, which was fun. i had the appetizer combo which was ample enough for a meal. average prices ($12-$18)
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Bursa Kebab
Cuisine: Mediterranean Vegetarian
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West Portal |
12/1/2005
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really friendly staff. the food was fine, they brought me everything i asked for and got my special requests correct. only been here once and it wasn't amazing, but the friendliness of the staff would make me willing to go back again and try something else. my companion really enjoyed her food, though. said the fried chicken was fantastic.
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The Cove on Castro
Cuisine: American
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Castro |
12/1/2005
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i have to agree. they food, particularly the pad see eiw, is really fantastic. the flavors are wonderful. these people know how to make good thai food. the portions are huge, so be ready to take some home, even better the 2nd day. the staff is so friendly and courteous. they're quick to respond and they've never forgotten anything. they always have a crowd, but i've never waited more than 5 or 10 mins for a table. worth the wait! keep these people in business, visit this reataurant!
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Thai Chef
Cuisine: Thai Vegetarian
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Castro |
12/1/2005
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expensive, but they taste good. love the macaroons!
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Hot Cookie
Cuisine: Bakeries Hot Cookies
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Castro |
12/1/2005
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i like the pizza here- it's cheap and fast and has a good flavor. may not be exactly ny pizza, but i like the thin crust and the plentiful toppings.
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Escape From NY Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Castro |
12/1/2005
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interesting little place. the food was good and the service was fine. decent prices, nice flavor.
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L'Osteria del Forno
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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North Beach |
12/1/2005
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decided to stop in when i saw it as i walked down columbus st. so glad i did! these are some really great truffles! decently priced, you only need a couple to satisfy that chocolate craving. worth it!
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xox Truffles
Cuisine: Dessert
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North Beach |
12/1/2005
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the food was decent but overpriced and not worth the long wait. the staff was inattentive and forgetful. tried it because it was recomended to me, but won't go back.
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Stinking Rose
Cuisine: Italian Californian
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North Beach |
12/1/2005
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my family is part italian and i'm really picky about italian restaurant food. i have to say this is some of the best i've ever had in a restaurant. i had a pasta with garlic and mushrooms- the sauce was so deep and flavorful i ate the whole plate full. the serving sizes are plentiful and the waitstaff i encountered were all friendly and helpful. the wine list was nice and the staff made good suggestions. the desert menu had a nice selection, some of the usuals, some of their own. i recommend this place again and again to people.
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Mona Lisa Ristorante
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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North Beach |
12/1/2005
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not the best but not the worst. the food was lackluster (at least what i ordered, pasta with a mushroom sauce), but passable. the atmosphere with all the stuff for sale made me feel like i was dining at a disneyworld gift shop. the staff was nice enough though. i wouldn't go back, but i wouldn't tell other people not to go.
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Cafe Zoetrope
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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North Beach |
12/1/2005
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this place is fabulous! great menu, friendly staff, good food and drink- fun to come here for the pub trivia night as well! they changed their menu a little while back, but were totally willing to make our favorites that they had taken off the menu- great burgers and garlic smashed potatos. really should become a regular hangout once you try the place.
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The Napper Tandy
Cuisine: Pub Food
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Mission |
12/1/2005
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this place was fabulous! i really enjoyed it! i had the fried oyster appetizer, first time i had oysters, and i loved it! then i had the spicey snapper entre and that was fantastic. the staff was so sweet and they showed our table the food that was being served to other tables as we looked over the menuso that we would have an idea of what was on the menu. they served us wine right as we walked in, to drink during the brief wait (we tried to get there a differrent nite and the wait was too long, over an hour! be sure you call ahead to see what the wait time is.). worth trying!
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Pacific Cafe
Cuisine: Seafood
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Outer Richmond |
11/29/2005
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decent stuff. not a large selection though (but more than you'd expect for the size of the place). want to try the larger store tho. seats weren't too comfortable. worth stopping by for a snack tho, especially to go.
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Citizen Cupcake Cafe and Bar
Cuisine: Dessert French (Bistro)
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Downtown |
11/29/2005
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great bread! i always take some to my family when i go home for events. great muffins too. the sandwiches are alright and a decent price, not much waiting. have always encountered nice waitstaff. always gotten my stuff to go. never sat there so i can't speak to that.
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Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Downtown |
11/29/2005
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i really loved their old menu with all the omelettes. this new menu they've had for several months doesn't impress me as much. their waffle fries are really good, though. a lot of the food is overpriced, but the waitstaff is pleasant and fairly prompt and they can always seat a large party (at least every time i've been in). they only take cash tho- know in advance.
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Bagdad Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Diner
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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maybe i need to go back and try it again since there are so many positive reviews, but i wasn't that impressed. it looked like something i would find on a college campus. the food was rather boring and i wasn't impressed by the flavors. the seats weren't comfortable either. but the people i was there with enjoyed their orders and found it pleasant enough.
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Asqew Grill
Cuisine: Californian
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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good place if you have a large crowd and it's late. some of the staff is very friendly some is not so friendly. some of the food is great and some is not so great. the place is hit or miss. you're safe with the eggs, however you get them. definite diner food.
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Sparky's Diner
Cuisine: Diner
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Upper Market/Church Street |
11/29/2005
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nice atmosphere, but the place is expensive. i've only had drinks here and they were alright, but nothing to shout about. nothing about the place makes me want to try their food, tho.
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Mecca
Cuisine: American (New) Eclectic
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Upper Market/Church Street |
11/29/2005
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great diner food. definintely great pancakes. great for late eats. service is friendly, prices are low. basic diner menu.
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It's Tops Coffee Shop
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Upper Market/Church Street |
11/29/2005
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i have to say this is my favorite burritto place. great flavors, huge portions so you have leftovers. not a huge menu, but they have the basics. they are so friendly here and the place is always so clean. they now sell their salsas (yay!).
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El Castillito
Cuisine: Mexican
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Upper Market/Church Street |
11/29/2005
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first time i was there the place was fantastic. good homestyle comfort food. the second time, they had changed the menu to more eclectic food. it wasn't as good 2nd time around. i was a bit dissappointed. but the quality was good, i just wasn't a fan of the flavors that time. i seemed to be in the minority of the group though. take what you will from that.
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Chow
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Upper Market/Church Street |
11/29/2005
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almost everything i've had here was really good. pricey, but the portions are huge. enough to take some home for the next day. only one thing was so-so (pumpkin cheesecake). but everything else was fabulous! rich, flavorful, not overly sweet. doesn't taste like you're just eating sugar. the fruit is fresh.
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Sweet Inspirations
Cuisine: Bakery
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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i have to agree with the other reviews on the page. if you have a huge craving and this is the only indian restaurant you can get to, it'll do, but i wouldn't ask someone to go there with me. not bad, but i've certainly had better, much better.
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Bombay Indian Restaurant
Cuisine: Indian
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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nice tea, interesting menu. the food is creative and has a good flavor. quiet and relaxed.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
Cuisine: Tearoom Fusion Tapas
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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i've been here many times, even tho i think it's overpriced, because it's got great service and they always seat our large party (9+ usually) with no waiting. they're nice and the food is well made. the place is clean and relaxed and quiet. worth a try.
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Ristorante Capri
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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inoffensive menu, sometimes overpriced. not bad food, but nothing amazing. nice staff, but each time i've been there the place was cold. fast service tho. if you're looking for something basic, tho, this will do.
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Savor
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Noe Valley |
11/29/2005
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good for on the run! the small portions are large enough to satisfy and they have a nice variety of flavors. if you want a quick lunch that's not pricey, definitely try this. both vegetarian and non veggie. if you get there at the end of the day i've found they reduce the price so as not to throw aways whats left when they close, so you may get a discount on a fast dinner!
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Peasant Pies
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Noe Valley |
11/29/2005
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you must have breakfast here. it's good food and a good price. go early or else you'll be waiting for a while. if it's raining, bring an umbrella because there isn't anything to stand under while you wait. i had a really nice scramble and my friend had fantastic pancakes. we waited about 20 or 25 minutes i think, but it was worth it.
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Chloe's Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Noe Valley |
11/29/2005
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this place really doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word restraint. they give you a mountain of food. i always have more than enough for a take home. it is good flavor, tho. they do a nice job. i would definitely reccommend them. i particularly like the azteca burritto. nice sauce.
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Casa Mexicana
Cuisine: Mexican
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Noe Valley |
11/29/2005
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good food. this is the sister restaurant to eric's, i believe. not as crowded as eric's. i was not as impressed with alice's as i was with eric's but was impressed enough to give it another try and see how i like it the 2nd time around.
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Alice's
Cuisine: Chinese
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Noe Valley |
11/29/2005
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this place is fabulous! but it's packed at dinner. try to come at an off time if you haven't made reservations. the food has a great flavor and a great price. everyone i've brought here, vegetarian or not, found something on they menu they loved. waitstaff was attentive, veggies were crisp, everything was fresh.
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Eric's
Cuisine: Chinese
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Noe Valley |
11/29/2005
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i often have tea here and it's a nice place, but the music indoors is quite loud. i have to shout if i want to speak to the people i'm with there. the atmosphere is nice outside, tho. great place to hang out in the castro. horrible parking situation of course. i haven't tr4ied their food tho.
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Cafe Flore
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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i had a dragon roll there and it was definitely tastey. good prices and a nice variety of sushi. plenty for the vegetarians. open late. plenty of seating. parking is hard to find tho. on top of the cheap prices, the safeway stores in the area generally have coupons on the back of the register receipts for kiki's, so you can get the sushi for almost nothing.
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Kiki's Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese Asian Sushi
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Inner Sunset |
11/29/2005
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know you will wait. and you will wait a while. but i definitely think the wait is worth it. it's amazing sushi, maybe the best i've ever had. creative combinations, great prices. the hawaiian roll was my favorite, with the macadamia nuts on the outside. the spicy tuna was fantastic too. we also had a pickeld plum roll and that was really interesting. good variety, good prices, nice sushi chef. just make sure you don't have a time limit or are starving when you get there.
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Sushi Zone
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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this one is not bad for a piece on the run, but the one in noe valley is actually good. they'll make a slice to order and the flavor on those is fabulous! but at 14th st i'll just grab a slice with mushrooms to go and it's fast and decent.
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Cybelle's Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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good but greasy. lots of variety, good flavors, great veggies. just wish it had less grease.
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Shalimar
Cuisine: Indian
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Polk St./Van Ness |
11/29/2005
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this place was sooo good. really freat food, great prices. not hard to find a parking spot either! good bread, great spices, nice sized portions. couldn't complain! if you like indian, you should definitely try this place.
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Chutney
Cuisine: Indian Pakistani
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Tenderloin |
11/29/2005
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if you want cheap, fast indian food this is a good place to go. free, hot chai is a nice addition. but the food is oily and not the highest quality for sure. but you know how sometimes the cheap stuff is what you're craving? that's what this place is for me, the cheap stuff i want sometimes. the staff is not the friendliest, tho. sometimes that's annoying.
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Naan 'n Curry
Cuisine: Pakistani Indian
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North Beach |
11/29/2005
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not a bad place. unfortunately i get an upset stomach each time i eat the indian pizza, but many of my friends swear by it, so i have to recommend it. other people seem to have a better reaction than me.
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Zante Indian Cuisine & Pizza
Cuisine: Indian Pizza
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Bernal Heights |
11/29/2005
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this place is fabulous! the owners are so kind and welcoming and the food is really delicious. great prices and a great vegetarian menu as well. lots of mock meats makes for a huge variety on the vegetarian menu. good prices as well. i suggest eating in the restaurant, the portions are larger, which allows for leftovers (and everything is even better the 2nd day) and, with the soups, when you eat in you get a larger variety of vegetables in the pot.
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Angkor Borei
Cuisine: Cambodian
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Bernal Heights |
11/29/2005
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seemed rather bland and overpriced to me. i wouldn't bother with it again.
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Taqueria San Jose
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
11/29/2005
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this is, i believe, owned by the same people from panch villa taqueria. this one has much of the same great food without the long lines. doesn't have the whole menu, but has some of the stuff i'm interested in so sometimes i go here instead of pancho villa. it's good food, good prices. worth trying.
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Taqueria El Buen Sabor
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
11/29/2005
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it's not bad. not my favorite, but is a friend's favorite. if i'm hungry and it's there i'll stop in, tho. i do like the amount of avocado on the burrittos and that they aren't as large as some other places. good salsa.
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Taqueria Cancun
Cuisine: Mexican
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Bernal Heights |
11/29/2005
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not bad, but not my favorite. definitely decent, tho.
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El Toro Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
11/29/2005
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this place is fabulous! i really loved it. reminded me of the food i got in texas. more expensive than most of the tquerias in town, but you get huge portions and can take leftovers home or split the dish with someone. but the flavor is there and the freshness and quality of the food is really up there. worth the money. just realize if you hit it at the regular mealtimes, you're going to wait in a long line.
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
11/29/2005
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not a bad place. decent food, but not anything amazing. if you're looking for decent, inoffensive food for a big group of people, this is the place to go. everyone is sure to find something.
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Crepevine
Cuisine: Crepes Californian Salads Dessert Eclectic
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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this place is fantastic! i loved the food! the naan was fabulous and the saag aloo was just spicy enough, really amazing. the dal was fantastic. i would have to say this may be the best indian i've had in sf. prices are decent ($9 a dish, just about) especially considering how well made it all was. the place was pretty packed when we got there at about 6pm weeknight, we got the only available table.
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Indian Oven
Cuisine: Indian
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Lower Haight |
11/29/2005
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they have really great onion rings and they are just fine if you're out really late in the castro. but they're greasy for sure. definitely on the greasy side of diner food.
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Orphan Andy's
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Castro |
11/29/2005
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this was a really sweet restaurant. the staff was very friendly and the food was really tasty. both my g/f and i could find something to eat- she's vegetarian and i'm pescetarian. they had plenty of tofu options as well as meat options. the prices are low and the potions are more than fair. you could easily have some left over for lunch the next day.
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Bamboo Village
Cuisine: Indonesian
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Inner Richmond |
7/13/2005
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