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Kingcrab
(4) reviews
11/6/2009
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Fisherman's Pizzeria |
Cuisine:
Italian Pizza
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Fishermans Wharf |
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“If you happen to be at the vicinity of Fisherman's Wharf, don't miss the chance of eating at Fisherman's Pizzeria. I highly recommend their Fisherman's House special- comes with pepperoni, mushroom, bell pepper and shrimps. I don't know what's the chemistry of this combination, but it really tastes sooo good.
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happyandgay
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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Straits Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Asian Pan-Asian
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Downtown |
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“I liked their roti prata and spicy basil chicken. The aroma of the basil made the food so appealing and tasty. Their prices are not cheap, but reasonable enough. I didn't like their calamari, it's not as good as the fried calamari at Sinbad's along the Embarcadero. ”
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Stellam
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“My boyfriend and I are working our way down the list of all of the top 10 indian food places in San Francisco. So far New Delhi is our favorite. Ranjan, the owner, was very nice and made perfect recommendations. The service here is outstanding by any measure. We loved the ambiance of the place. The food was wonderful. We will return to New Delhi often. In fact our mothers are visiting from out of state in a couple of weeks and this is where we plan to take them out to eat. ”
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Stellam
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“My boyfriend and I are working our way down the list of all of the top 10 indian food places in San Francisco. So far New Delhi is our favorite. Ranjan, the owner, was very nice and made perfect recommendations. The service here is outstanding by any measure. We loved the ambiance of the place. The food was wonderful. We will return to New Delhi often. In fact our mothers are visiting from out of state in a couple of weeks and this is where we plan to take them out to eat. ”
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Stellam
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“My boyfriend and I are working our way down the list of all of the top 10 indian food places in San Francisco. So far New Delhi is our favorite. Ranjan, the owner, was very nice and made perfect recommendations. The service here is outstanding by any measure. We loved the ambiance of the place. The food was wonderful. We will return to New Delhi often. In fact our mothers are visiting from out of state in a couple of weeks and this is where we plan to take them out to eat. ”
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Stellam
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“My boyfriend and I are working our way down the list of all of the top 10 indian food places in San Francisco. So far New Delhi is our favorite. Ranjan, the owner, was very nice and made perfect recommendations. The service here is outstanding by any measure. We loved the ambiance of the place. The food was wonderful. We will return to New Delhi often. In fact our mothers are visiting from out of state in a couple of weeks and this is where we plan to take them out to eat. ”
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Stellam
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“My boyfriend and I are working our way down the list of all of the top 10 indian food places in San Francisco. So far New Delhi is our favorite. Ranjan, the owner, was very nice and made perfect recommendations. The service here is outstanding by any measure. We loved the ambience of the place. The food was wonderful. We will return to New Delhi often. In fact our mothers are visiting from out of state in a couple of weeks and this is where we plan to take them out to eat. ”
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Stellam
(6) reviews
11/6/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“My boyfriend and I are working our way down the list of all of the top 10 indian food places in San Francisco. So far New Delhi is our favorite. Ranjan, the owner, was very nice and made perfect recommendations. The service here is outstanding by any measure. We loved the ambience of the place. The food was wonderful. We will return to New Delhi often. In fact our mothers are visiting from out of state in a couple of weeks and this is where we plan to take them out to eat. ”
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happyandgay
(6) reviews
11/4/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“My hubby and I celebrated our 10th year wedding anniversary at Sinbad's. It was a quiet celebration as we decided to be by ourselves during this significant event. We had wine and seafood, both were very good. Service was also excellent as somehow, the server knew it was a special occasion for us. But more importantly, we had a very nice and memorable experience in this restaurant. ”
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yodamahoda
(199) reviews
10/29/2009
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NOPA |
Cuisine:
Mediterranean Greek
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Western Addition |
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“Yeah yeah...everyone loves Nopa. So I finally tried it. Three of us had a reservation at 9PM and we were seated upstairs. It's a great space, our main server was very friendly and informative (we had about 8 servers help us). The menu was very diverse and the food arrived quickly. We ordered 5 appetizers (goat cheese and beets, calamari, squash, mixed greens with apples, walnuts & blue cheese, and this baked egg and tomato dish). The salad was wonderful, as was the goat cheese and beets. The squash was amazing (sweet, with hazelnuts I think). The server strongly suggested the calamari, which was mediocre. The batter fell off of the pieces a you picked them up. He also strongly suggested the egg and tomato dish, which was pretty good, but kind of weird. Overall it was a great meal, and the three of us walked away stuffed. ”
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sfdee
(129) reviews
10/8/2009
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Spork |
Cuisine:
American (New) Hamburgers
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Mission |
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“Fun & informal place. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Wonderful rolls - put on your table right away. I loved my inside out burger. My companion liked her mussel and pork dish too although she was expecting it to be more stew like. Very accommodating staff. They removed the nearby flower arrangement when I mentioned the scent was annoyingly strong and they made every effort to get us served and out in time for the show we were seeing next door at The Marsh. ”
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cinarelli
(1) review
10/5/2009
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Sky Lounge |
Cuisine:
Steakhouse
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Santa Rosa |
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I went to the Sky Lounge for lunch last week and I had a wonderful time!!! I ordered the shrimp salad and my friend ordered a BLT. The service was very friendly and our drinks were brought to us promptly. I enjoyed my tasty meal the two dressings on the salad complemented the meal perfectly! The owner (Jim) personally asked how our lunch were!
I will go there for dinner with the girls on our next night out!!!!!
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summitcountyreal
(1) review
10/5/2009
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PJ's Oyster Bed |
Cuisine:
Creole Seafood
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Inner Sunset |
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“The food is average to good; but mucho expensive for what you get. Most of the seafood is fresh and has a cajun flair. The place is not very big and is VERY loud so you will not only feel squished next to your neighboring diner, you will also be able to hear their conversation. Wait I take that back, you prob. can't hear anything at all. Still give a try, the oysters are pretty go
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yodamahoda
(199) reviews
9/27/2009
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We Be Sushi |
Cuisine:
Japanese Sushi
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Mission |
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“There are plenty of sushi restaurants in the Mission. If you pick one, it shouldn't be this one. There's nothing wring with the food - it's just that it's just OK. You can also get a better value elsewhere. It *is* cozy inside, which is nice. ”
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yodamahoda
(199) reviews
9/27/2009
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Saha |
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern Mediterranean Moroccan Fusion
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Downtown |
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“This is a beautiful restaurant, and the food is excellent as well. They serve small plates, which worked out well because we had 12 or so people at our table. I am not sure what all of the dishes were because my friend who frequents the place just ordered for everyone. The baked meatballs were terrific. In addition to a big menu with a lot of variety, they also have an extensive wine list. ”
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yodamahoda
(199) reviews
9/27/2009
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Zuppa |
Cuisine:
Italian
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SoMa |
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“I love Zuppa. The pizzas are great (not too much cheese, not too much sauce). They have good-sized side dishes for $3.30 (like roasted beets with basil). I also like the arugula and octopus salads (two different plates). For happy hour they have $.50 oysters. It's a great-looking space - open and comfortable. ”
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juliepec
(1) review
9/13/2009
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Caffe Sport |
Cuisine:
Italian
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North Beach |
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We've been going to Caffe Sport for 25 years and while it's true there was some decline in service and food quality after Tony Sr. departed - we are happy to say it's BACK!!!! Just there last weekend (9-4-09) and Anthony Jr. has taken control. He was the ultimate host and the food was as FABULOUS as it's always been. We are VERY GLAD we returned. The pesto is still our all time favorite. We actually considered going two nights in a row (how sad is that when you are in SF?) ”
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nice&easy
(4) reviews
8/29/2009
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PF Chang's |
Cuisine:
Chinese Asian
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Emeryville |
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“This review is for PF Chang's at Walnut Creek. It was unfortunate that the server who initially waited on us was between shifts and failed to relay properly our order to the new server. So we ended up frequently telling our new waiter the next course. We ordered the PF Chang's for two, a 4-course meal. After we ate, we realized that the soup that should come with the meal was not served, so we requested if we can swap it for extra dessert instead. The waiter agreed, albeit with a pouting lip. The food was good, but the service was VERY disappointing. ”
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nice&easy
(4) reviews
8/29/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“I've never had lobster for the longest time, so when I went to Sinbad's I ordered Lobster Tail, it was so fresh and tasty. For the price of $54.00 for the 2 pieces, it was so worth it. Also, I liked their chocolate cake with ice cream on the side, perfect with freshly brewed coffee.
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Ranjita
(1) review
8/25/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“I went here with my date after an enthusiastic recommendation from a friend. Dinner from start to finish was delicious, the decor was lovely and service was very good. We had some questions about spice levels and the server made great recommendations and really seemed to care that we were happy with our entire meal.
It's a nice romantic spot especially if you're a young couple. I noticed quite a few tables near us were celebrating anniversaries or birthdays. Portions are just right and served family style, allowing everyone to sample different flavors and dishes and still have room for a great desert.
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bleach
(1) review
8/20/2009
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SCOPA |
Cuisine:
Italian
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Healdsburg |
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“Dinner at Scopa was by far the worst I have experienced in the 32 years that I have been coming to Healdsburg. My parents, husband, and I went to dinner at Scopa over the 4th of July weekend. While the food was good there were a number of things that made the experience a pretty terrible one. It was an hour before any food came to our table at all. When we pointed out that there was quite a wait for our food, we were told that there was only a 2 person kitchen, which was certainly understandable except that other tables that arrived after us were receiving their food items. Upon receiving the bill, my dad flagged down the hostess & started out by saying all the aspects that we enjoyed about the food, but then pointed out very nicely some of our concerns. The hostess said in response that this was the experience that they had to offer. I was incredibly surprised that there was no acknowledgement of any mishaps and instead the hostess rudely blamed us for the way that we ordered. ”
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ThurstonHowell
(18) reviews
8/16/2009
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BOULEVARD |
Cuisine:
American (New)
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Embarcadero |
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“With outoftowners, you get a chance to either be treated or pick up the tab. Since it was my turn and their hotel was down the street, why not? I use to go to Nancy's place a lot when she was on Geary st, out in the fog avenues, my , from a quiet intimate place to a dining room soccer match. THIS PLACE IS LOUD! Not a place for intimate conversations, HUH WHAT DID YOU SAY? Starter where exquisite, calamari perfection, followed by the 2nd Martini, then Lamb chops the size of a manhole cover. Enough to take home for lunch the next day. The service was good, not over the top, but good. Not one of those once in a life time experiences like Gary Danko's or Hubert Keller's. Tidy bill because of the spirits, worth every slurpy penny! Too bad the noise level was high. I would love a ear protector concession in front.....
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ThurstonHowell
(18) reviews
8/16/2009
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Tadich Grill |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional)
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Downtown |
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Out of town treaters just had to see the oldest restaurant in the city if not the west coast. I offered to cover the 40 dollar parking tab while they picked up the tab for Chopin Martinis, cioppino and cheesecake! White jacketed professional life term food servers orchestrated touchdowns in the packed noisy ruckus dining room. My solitary fried food platter was my quota of delight, with tender crispy morsels of correctly bathed chunks of fish will provide sufficient memories until the next family tourist shows up sporting an American Express card!
All had fun, lost our famine memories and had fun and best of all, were entertained by the staff. Bravo, worth a encore! ”
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ThurstonHowell
(18) reviews
8/16/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“Pesky persistence prompted prior to a ball game, from visitors who think The Olive Garden is a 5 star eatery, allowed our party to succumb to this horrid event. The nest odor seemed strange, but it matched the fowl fish that was presented as a "Captains Choice" plate. I have to quiz the positive ratings from newbie raters, and agree with seasoned critics who also wasted their money attempting to bring a Phoenix out the ashes. The solo saving slice of slight reward was the scintillating vision of the bay with the bridge framing the background. The service was strained as if we were an tolerated relative chitchatted with small talk, the cost matched the self exaggerated relevance of their own esteem.... Our treating visitors were not impressed, and they impress easy.
I am surprised it stays open.
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chickenwings
(2) reviews
8/12/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“View, location and food are what make this restaurant a bit pricey. They have a good variety of seafood dishes on the menu. When I asked the waiter what their best sellers are, he told me about 4-5, but since Im a fish lover, I ordered the halibut champignon. It was soo good. The shrimps are just enough to give a little variation of the fish flavor.
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blackeyedsusan
(3) reviews
8/12/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“Had a wonderful Friday evening hanging around with friends at Sinbad's. Me and a couple of friends had some drinks at the bar and later on decided to have dinner in the main dining area.. the manager was nice enough to give us a table by the window where we can clearly see the bay.. what a view it really was! We had seafood pasta, grilled snapper and angel hair with prawns.. all were delicious and fresh. Early on, the waitress told us to leave room for dessert which we did. We shared one slice of their chocolate cake- it was so good! We couldn't help but ordered one more slice.. hmm. ”
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Rob Kennedy
(1) review
8/5/2009
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Eddie Rickenbacker's |
Cuisine:
American Pub Fare
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Downtown |
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“
G'day from the Aussie air con boys, July 09, you'll remember.
Let me start by saying your gorgeous bar maids are an absolute credit to your establishment and your town itself. They really went along way in making our holiday special. I've been reading some of the other reviews on your site and noticed that not all are positive. In my opinion you don't really want that sort of clientele anyway. I reckon your pub lends itself to more of a happy-go-lucky, make your own fun sort of person. Someone who just wants to take some time out of their busy life to relax or maybe even, like us, thirsty travellers who just wants to get to know a few of the locals and what it's really like to live in the great city of San Francisco, and we certainly did that. I truly hope I get to revisit your beautiful city again one day and if I do, I'll be sure to come back to some of the great hospitality at Rickenbacker's.
Until then, lotsa love, The Aussies.
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garlicspammer
(26) reviews
7/31/2009
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Pres A Vi |
Cuisine:
Eclectic Small Plates
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Presidio |
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“I came during Dine About Town, $35 for a 3-course prix fixe. The rock shrimp lumpia with avocado and ponzu dipping sauce was excellent. As for the entrees, the halibut with shiso was nicely cooked as was the hangar steak. I love their chimichurri dipping sauce (cilantro, garlic and olive oil) with bread. The waiter even waived our corkage if we ordered a bottle, asked if we could get the same deal if we ordered port with our dessert and he delightfully obliged, so that was a plus! Corkage is $20. ”
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seared fish
(5) reviews
7/13/2009
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Old Clam House (The) |
Cuisine:
Seafood
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Potrero Hill |
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“I was just intrigued by the reviews, tried this restaurant myself, it wasn't that bad. But I dont want to go back anymore, that was it. The clam linguini tasted so-so but the place is neat, a reminiscence of the old san francisco.. ”
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eat_me
(128) reviews
7/11/2009
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Puccini & Pinetti |
Cuisine:
Italian
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Downtown |
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Food- quality was average, leaning on the poor. The mussels were undercooked, although the sauce it was in was good. The calamari was tender tasted like it was coated in old oil. The veal was overcooked and too salty. The tiramisu was way soggy on the bottom.
Service - very prompt and friendly
Ambiance - a bit too loud for dinner. I can see why it would be a good place for happy hour though.
Seemed to be an over-priced diner to us. ”
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DML1984
(1) review
7/11/2009
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Mona Lisa Ristorante |
Cuisine:
Italian Pizza
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North Beach |
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Abysmal service and crappy food. Please don't eat at Mona Lisa. We sat outside and waited at least 25 minutes before we ordered, then sat for another 45 minutes before our food came out. In that 45 minute time frame, the table next to us (who sat 20 minutes after us and ordered one of the same dishes - there were only two of us at each table) got their food. When I complained, the waiter told me to "be patient" and "calm down." I was calm, I was just sick of waiting and watching others get their food when they sat after us. He then went on to lecture me about the restaurant being crowded (it was about half full) and how everyone was hungry. Screw you, dude - don't talk to me like I'm a child... I'm your customer.
Refills were few and far in between and the manager was too busy trying to flirt with tourists to care what was going on. Considered leaving before our entrees came out, but we were starving. We should have left - they tasted like crap. Too much tasteless sauce and veal t ”
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tears and souvenirs
(2) reviews
7/8/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“I like old fashioned, not so fancy restaurants with good food and service. Sinbads meet my standards with a plus of the great view of the bay. Their furniture and carpet are old-looking, but overall, I liked the ambiance of the place. Their halibut champignon was fresh and delicious, I didn't mind paying $23.50 because I really enjoyed it.
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secretgardengirl
(45) reviews
6/29/2009
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The Posh Bagel |
Cuisine:
Bagels
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Castro |
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“Terrible tasting bagels and bagel sandwiches that resemble airport food. Why go here when Katz's bagels is just 20 minutes, if you walk, or 7 minutes if you drive? Those are real bagels. These are fake: spongy, (like your teeth ripping through plastic). Ick. Service is perfunctory at best, though the line moves quickly. ”
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pipeline
(2) reviews
6/14/2009
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MarketBar |
Cuisine:
American (Traditional) Seafood Italian
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Embarcadero |
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“My friend and I liked being out in the sun at the Markerbar while having white wine and some appetizers. But when the bill came, we felt bad because the prices were just beyond what we expected, they were too high. The location is good being in the Ferry building and by the Embarcadero St., but still they are so overpriced.
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natasha
(4) reviews
6/13/2009
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Slanted Door, The |
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
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Embarcadero |
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“I liked the spring roll and the sushi here, but service was really slow, you'll get hungry in between courses. The prices were reasonable considering the nice location. But my sad experience with its bad service was itself a big turn off.
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natasha
(4) reviews
6/13/2009
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Waterbar |
Cuisine:
Seafood
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Embarcadero |
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“This is a bit pricey restaurant.. food was not that good and service was too slow. While it was nice to sit outside and view of passersby was enjoyable, the cost of the food was not worth it.
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lafontaine
(50) reviews
6/12/2009
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Caesar's Italian Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Italian
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Fishermans Wharf |
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“Saw this on KQED's program and it looked inviting. This place is right out of the old movies. Lot's of fun people, families and crowds all having a good time. The waiters are pros, most of them working there for years. I had the fired calimari plate for an appetizer and veal piccata. Both were excellent and both were good sized portions which I was able to take home for lunch the next day!
Prices or reasonable and the bar makes the best Vodka Gimlets at the wharf.
Parking is on top of Safeway or hop the Cablecar! ”
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lafontaine
(50) reviews
6/12/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“Wow all those great reviews from new reviewers, I had to check it out! The food is on the same level as Denny's on a bad day. My fried fish plate was frozen stuff you would by at Costco. Dried out breaded shrimp, and fries that were cold. The best thing on the plate was the tartar sauce.
I'll bet you that the bartender offered a free drink to someone who would sign up for reviewing the place. Nothing has changed from the last honest reviewer. The drinks were ok, just ok. The service was ok, the staff seemed to enjoy BS'ing with each other more than providing service. Sorry, nothing has changed except a flood of questionably motivated reviews.......
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pipeline
(2) reviews
6/10/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“Tried this restaurant by the bay, though it looked odd outside, the inside ambiance was nice as it was by the water. It had big glass windows so the view of the bridge and the bay was so clear, fantastic! The food was great and service was prompt, too. The grilled snapper is the best I had.
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yodamahoda
(199) reviews
6/4/2009
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Luce |
Cuisine:
Italian Californian
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SoMa |
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“We had such a great experience here. Six of us went to lunch and were treated to a small yet impeccably chosen menu. The spinach salad with local blue cheese was excellent, as were the mussels. I was impressed by the steak fry presentation which was much like jenga. My entree of porkbelly sandwich was amazing. Three people ordered the steak medium rare and were equally impressed. With windows lining two walls of the dining area, there is a great open feeling. ”
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moonie
(1) review
6/3/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“My former officemate suggested that we meet at Sinbad's for lunch. She said that although the building is bit old, the place has a fantastic view and the food is good. I ordered halibut champignon and had a glass of cabernet. We split the dessert, chocolate mousse. Everything was so good, and yes, the view was awesome. We had a wonderful time.
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winner
(1) review
6/3/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“Had a wonderful dinner at Sinbads. I've read the good reviews about their grilled snapper, so I tried it. Gosh, it was the best grilled fish I've ever had. The snapper was so fresh and the aroma of the grilled spices just made my mouth water. I also tried their cheesecake with raspberry sauce, it was so good, so creamy, it just melted in my mouth. And the view of the bay was superb.. I think this is the best restaurant along the embarcadero area with the nicest view of the bay. I will definitely bring my family and friends to Sinbads. ”
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Fortune PR
(1) review
6/3/2009
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Cetrella Bistro & Cafe |
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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Half Moon Bay |
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“Cetrella is now known just as Cetrella with no reference to Bistro & Cafe. The new chef, Sylvain Montassier, has extraordinary talent and world class experience. The wine program, private dining capabilities, and special function venues are first rate.
Cetrella is the ideal combination of wonderful food, service and decor located in a delightful coastal town. Be sure to check out the live jazz as well.
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Texter
(1) review
6/2/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“We had brunch with my mom and cousins at Sinbads.. actually it was my mom's suggestion to eat there. She told us she had nice memories about the restaurant as dad brought her there years ago for their anniversary. We all had a nice time, my cousins enjoyed the food and the view. We liked their joe's special, egg's benedict and crabcakes. Each of us had also a glass of refreshing mimosa.. cheers! ”
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rama
(3) reviews
6/2/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“Had our annual meeting at Sinbad's last month. The place was not so fancy because it was old, but overall, it is an excellent unassuming restaurant. Their Salmon florentine and grilled snapper were so delicious, the ingredients were really fresh. Also, the participants enjoyed very much the view of the bay. The service was excellent, everybody ate on time. ”
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autumn leaves in summer
(1) review
6/2/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“There are a few nice things about Sinbad's which I'm going to share with you:
1. The view is really the best in the embarcadero area- if you're lucky to be seated by the window, you can see the bay and the bridge as if they're just within your arm's reach;
2. their grilled snapper, halibut champignon and oysters are overly delicious; and
3. service is efficient.. with funny and efficient waiter.
There are also not so nice things:
1. It's hard to get a table by the window.
2. the price is not that cheap... but considering the nice things... its still worth it.
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LapDog
(11) reviews
5/29/2009
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NOPA |
Cuisine:
Mediterranean Greek
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Western Addition |
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“I've been here three times, once for cocktails and twice for food. While the place is certainly pricey, I've never been disappointed by the quality. Damn, the food is good. cocktails are good too, but overpriced.
The first night I stumbled in there starving after hitting some nearby bars, I tried the burger. Wow. Really. It was incredible. I wouldn't usually pay that much for a burger, but once in a while it really is worth it. I went home full and happy.
The next time I went in, I was pretty sure I wanted one of those burgers again, but the place was pretty full so they sat us at the bar right near the grill. That's when I first laid eyes on the pork chops. Best. Pork chop. Ever. It was juicy, cooked just right - the thing seriously melted in my mouth. Ever since then I've been looking for an opportunity to go back and have another. If you're looking for a nice night out, I would definitely give this place a try.
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LapDog
(11) reviews
5/29/2009
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Patxi's Chicago Pizza |
Cuisine:
Pizza
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Hayes Valley |
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“I've got to say, I have a tendency to get a little addicted to this place. It doesn't help that it's so close to my apartment...
While I have a number of friends who prefer Little Star deep dish, I think Patxi's has the better flavor. Ordering their whole wheat crust is a must. My favorite pizza combo is their Veggie pizza (onions, green peppers, black olives and mushrooms). You can't really go wrong with their deep dish, though - I've never gotten a bad combination yet. They also started offering slices during lunchtime last year, and they recently starting delivering. This is why they rock.
The pizza is a little pricey, but it's dense; you'll be remarkably full after two slices. Also, I'm really only recommending their deep dish pizzas (and I usually skip the salad, so I can't comment on that). Their thin crust pizzas are fine but nothing special - I'm sure you can find better.
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LapDog
(11) reviews
5/29/2009
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Farmerbrown |
Cuisine:
Soul Food
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Downtown |
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“Perhaps I'm a little biased. This place was talked up A LOT by my friend before I tried it out. The atmosphere was good, and the staff were friendly, but the food was not all I'd hoped. Then again, I'm pretty picky about my soul food.
I had shrimp and grits - tasty enough, but not very exciting either. The pulled pork my friend had raved so much about seemed a little flavorless to me. I was with a few other people who ordered fish (can't remember which kind), the fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese was bland, as was the coleslaw. I think the fried chicken was the best of what we ordered as a group. We didn't try the dessert.
Overall, I'd say it's charming enough to try. The place really is cute, and the cocktails are made right. If you're looking for the best soul food in the city, though, this isn't it. ”
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notomotorcycles
(2) reviews
5/27/2009
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Sinbad's |
Cuisine:
Seafood American (Traditional) Brunch
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Embarcadero |
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“I happened to eat at Sinbad's, thought it was a cheap restaurant. But I was mistaken, the food was a little bit costly, but it was worth it. I had a grilled snapper.. it was so good, really tasty. The view was great, too.. well, I guess, I also paid for it.. But overall, Sinbad's is a good place to go. ”
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Boggstandard
(1) review
5/25/2009
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Spiazzo Caffe |
Cuisine:
Italian
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West Portal |
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A Very nice dining experience.
The food was well prepared, very tasty, and moderately priced.
The service was attentive without being intrusive.
The staff was very accommodating to our large group.
As an out of town guest, I look forward to returning. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/16/2009
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Lovejoy's Tea Room |
Cuisine:
Tearooms
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Noe Valley |
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“
Being a trained chef and lover of tea, I think Lovejoy's ROCKS! I really love their tea selections, which are presented to you by a friendly unpretentious waitstaff. The menu is small but enourmous in regards to flavor and quality. Items on the menu are dainty, as they should be, and very well prepared. They are all properly cook and seasoned, making them wonderul complements to the teas. The scones and clotted cream are heavenly. The eclectic environment of the restaurant is so pleasant, homey and very inviting. This place is a must. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/16/2009
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Tu Lan |
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
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SoMa |
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I you can get past the restaurants environment, the food is really good. The restaurant has a large menu, with a variety of scrumptious dishes. I prefer the fried noodle dishes, usually with chicken. They are seasoned well and very flavorful. The veggies are always fresh and cooked to perfection. The only unsavory part of the restaurant is the restaurant itself and its location. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/16/2009
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Hot Cookie |
Cuisine:
Bakeries Hot Cookies
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Castro |
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Cookies are pretty good here. If your expecting to buy a cookie that is hot, get real. Unless they are baking them, to order, for you, it's impossible. Though, you can get a warm cookie. A very tasty warm cookie. I love their macroons, and white chocolate with macadamia nuts. You can also purchase a lovely pair of red undies with your cookies...htats a plus. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/14/2009
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Schnitzelhaus |
Cuisine:
German Austrian
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SoMa |
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“The Schnitzelhaus is the one and only german restaurant that I've eaten at in SF. The food to me is pretty average. They aren't very complex, by any means. I've had the weiner schnitzel and the pork roast, and found both to be ok, though the beer at this place ROCKS! I was having dinner on a Friday night with friends, and the music was so loud that we couldnt hear eachother. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/14/2009
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Chutney |
Cuisine:
Indian Pakistani
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Tenderloin |
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“I've eaten at Chutney only twice, with an indian friend of mine, and I can see why he recommends it. It is by far the best indian food I've had, in SF. Their curries are complex, savory, and just spectacular in flavor. The chicken tikamasala is so moist and lovely in color and taste. This place will, for sure, tickle your taste buds and fix your craving for good indian food. The only drawback is the hood. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/14/2009
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Golden River |
Cuisine:
Dim Sum Chinese
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Outer Richmond |
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“
Golden River is one of my favorite chinese restaurants in SF. Calvin, the manager, really runs a great establisment. The seafood is always fresh and the menu has a large variety of dishes. The deep fried stuffed bean curd is scrumptious as are many of the dishes at Golden River. The fresh crab can be prepared in six different ways and the two ways that I have tried it , ginger and garlic and deep fried, have been tasty and cooked to perfection. I have not yet tried the dim sum, but I must say that this place is a must for dinner. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/6/2009
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Absinthe |
Cuisine:
French Brasseries
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Hayes Valley |
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As a graduate from the California Culinary Academy, most of our training was based on french cuisine. I do know something about the cuisine, and I also know that Absinthe is a wonderful example of it. California cuisine meets french, and the marriage is wonderful. The food is fresh, complex and the ingredients in each dish are well thought out and marry well. There's a nice variety of cheeses of the cheese board, which is always a nice way to end a meal, as well as a review. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/6/2009
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Sunflower Authentic Vietnamese |
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
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Mission |
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“
Sunflower restaurant in the Mission has some of the best vietnamese I have ever had. The menu is not grand but well rounded. All the dishes that I have been served over the years have been very well spiced, and cooked to the proper temperature. The Pho is fantastic, and to make it so, they start out with a wonderfully full flavored stock. There spring rolls have a fantastic texture and are filled with many tastey/fresh ingredients. Thumbs up! ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/6/2009
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Zadin |
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
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Castro |
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On the reccomendation of a couple of friends of mine, me and some friends decided to try Zadin. The decor was very nice and the booths were comfortable and inviting. We started out with the fried spring rolls which were very tasty and nicely spiced. From there, the meal went down hill. Two of the three dishes we were served had no sauce, and the curried scallop, the onlydish with any sauce, was flavorless. I must say though, that the service was good. ”
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liloso68
(10) reviews
5/5/2009
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Laurel's Cuban Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Cuban
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Hayes Valley |
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As a graduate from The California Culinary Academy in Sf, I'd like to think I know a little something about food. Laurel's in Hayes Valley is probably the best cuban food I have had in SF. The menu has a large variety of dishes from seafood to vegetarian, and I really like the fact that for lunch you can order from a variety of combination plates. The dishes I was served were all unique in flavors, and cooked well. The atmosphere is fun and eclectic, but I can't say much good about the service. Our waiter, the tall bald gentleman, was far from graceful or welcoming. ”
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exseal4
(1) review
5/4/2009
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Inka's Peruvian |
Cuisine:
Peruvian South American
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Mission |
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“Having worked in Peru in the early 90s, I became a great fan of peruvian cooking. In particular, pollo a la brasa is the hallmark of this spectacular cuisine. If you've never had this dish, it is well worth any chance you get to try the real thing - there's something about the aji chili peppers that can't be matched. I've searched for over 15 years throughout the U.S. while traveling - Miami, NYC, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, LA, San Diego, all over - to find someone, some place that serves genuine pollo a la brasa (Lima-style). At last, I've found it - Inka's peruvian Restaurant in SF is the place to go. In the context of my search, it's the only place I've been, or even heard of, that can prepare what may be the world's tastiest chicken. Do go, give it a try - I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed. Inka's is a well-run, friendly place, with very solid service. The menu as a whole is delicious. ”
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tenortom
(138) reviews
5/2/2009
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Chaya Brasserie |
Cuisine:
French Asian
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Embarcadero |
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“With eye-poppingly delicious asian-french fusion cuisine, Chaya Brasserie presents spectacular Kobe beef crab sushi rolls and smashing meat dishes in superb accompanying sauces with equal aplomb. japanese chefs are creating some of the most delicious culinary combinations imaginable with Masa having started the trend in his historic restaurant, but chefs like Shigefumi Tachibe pursuing the tradition. Superb Ahi tuna tartare stirred with cucumber, apple, pine nuts, quail egg in chili miso vinaigrette. Stunningly delicious lamb and beef dishes, beautifully presented with delectable sauces: outstanding New York Strip with peppercorn butter and accompanying short ribs, meltingly delicious in bourbon marinade; signature Filet Mignon Rossini with potato soba crepes, foie gras and sauce perigueux, masterfully drizzled with jus de boeuf. Catastrophically succulent desserts, butterscotch banana bread pudding and panna cotta couched in sabayone. Warm soliticitous service and incomparable view. ”
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QuinnD
(1) review
4/13/2009
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New Delhi Restaurant |
Cuisine:
Indian
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Downtown |
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“The neighborhood is what they call "transitioning" but once you get inside it's easy to forget your even in the city. The dim narrow bar opens up into a large dining room with honest-to-god pillars all the way up to the ceiling. Swank. The food is wonderful. I've been here with indian food newbies and actual indians and everyone has left happy. The menu is wide ranging, with plenty of options for both vegetarians and carnivores. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly, but the awesome food is what keeps us coming back.
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