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A photo of 54 Mint restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3585)
$$$$
• Italian • SOMA
Booked 17 times today
Incredible meal and experience. The food was delicious and good portions. The service was even better. All the staff were attentive without hovering, refilled glasses of water and wine efficiently, brought a table wedge for a rocking table, and made us feel welcome and looked after. Before meal even ended I had already suggested it to a friend for a great night out.
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4.5
Awesome(236)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 30 times today
This was our second time @Hazies and it was as good as the first time! Chef Altman has a winnah!!
A photo of The Harlequin restaurant
4.3
Awesome(186)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • SOMA
Booked 13 times today
Everything was great. It’s a dark/moody ambiance with good music. The food & drinks were very good. We got truffle fries, burrata, and carnitas tacos. We were just visiting from east coast for the weekend, but if we lived in the area we would go back. Lastly, everything was very reasonably priced and they had a good menu selection.
A photo of Corzetti restaurant
4.4
Awesome(651)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 17 times today
Wonderful happy hour and dinner. Waiter / staff was fantastic! Thanks for making our friend feel fantastic on her bday!
A photo of The Buoy restaurant
4.4
Awesome(61)
$$$$
• Contemporary Korean • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 15 times today
We enjoyed a lovely evening at Bouy. The service and food were excellent. The reason for the four-star, rather than five-star, ratings was the lack of vegan options on the menu and the inflexibility regarding ordering combinations of offered ingredients other than as specified on the menu. (For example, we wanted to order the abalone without the octopus leg.) They were, however, accommodating in terms of omitting items from dishes and/or serving them on the side. Although a few large tables were loud/rowdy at times, the overall ambiance was very nice.
A photo of Nakama Sushi - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(469)
$$$$
• Sushi • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 11 times today
Order the 8-piece nigiri special. Excellent sushi
A photo of Tratto - San Francisco restaurant
4.4
Awesome(947)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 8 times today
Hello, I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful dinner, and outstanding service my Wife and I had last night at Tratto. We were attending a Billy Joel Tribute at the Curran Theater, which could not be more convenient ( 50 yards from the front door). Our Wonderful Server Maria, came to the table and smiled when she saw the shell shocked look on my face, from my driving and parking experience (we had a 5:30 reservation). We arrived at 6:00! She put me at ease, quickly got my Wife and I a drink and assured us that she would make sure we had plenty of time to make the Show. We ordered the most wonderful Beef Carpaccio ( maybe the best I ever had), a Caesar Salad and the Pesto Gnocci (Amazing!) Everything was delicious, and served timely and with a smile. Also, the Dining Room is beautiful and lively, with a big touch of Class! We will definitely be coming back for a return visit! Also, The Billy Joel Tribute was a Big Hit, Standing Room Ovations! What a great night! Thanks, Joe We will be retu
A photo of bota tapas and paella bar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1076)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 3 times today
Great spot for pre-theater dinner. But be forewarned - the paella takes 25 minutes to prepare (which is a good thing, if you have the time). Excellent tapas. Nice wine bottle list. BTG was a little limited, but had some nice choices as well. Friendly, efficient staff. Lots of hard surfaces, so it can get a little loud, but fun atmosphere in the restaurant.
A photo of Montesacro SOMA restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2416)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • SOMA
Booked 10 times today
Love this place! Such a great atmosphere, charming and full of personality. Very good food and good service!
A photo of ¡Chao Pescao! restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(781)
$$$$
• Latin American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 4 times today
Always love coming here before a show at the opera or symphony.

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  • Debbie
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything about 54 Mint was excellent. Sadly, we were in a bit of a hurry to get to the theater and couldn't stay as long as we would have liked; but our server made sure that everything was served efficiently and professionally so that we could leave on time. The main reason for this review, however, is to share that their homemade gluten free pasta was incredible. It is the best pasta dish I have had in the United States, and is rivaled only by one other dish I had in Rome itself. Thank you, 54 Mint. We will be recommending this restaurant to others and we will be back!
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    54 Mint$$$$• Italian• SOMA
    •
    4.6
  • joseph
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Hello, I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful dinner, and outstanding service my Wife and I had last night at Tratto. We were attending a Billy Joel Tribute at the Curran Theater, which could not be more convenient ( 50 yards from the front door). Our Wonderful Server Maria, came to the table and smiled when she saw the shell shocked look on my face, from my driving and parking experience (we had a 5:30 reservation). We arrived at 6:00! She put me at ease, quickly got my Wife and I a drink and assured us that she would make sure we had plenty of time to make the Show. We ordered the most wonderful Beef Carpaccio ( maybe the best I ever had), a Caesar Salad and the Pesto Gnocci (Amazing!) Everything was delicious, and served timely and with a smile. Also, the Dining Room is beautiful and lively, with a big touch of Class! We will definitely be coming back for a return visit! Also, The Billy Joel Tribute was a Big Hit, Standing Room Ovations! What a great night! Thanks, Joe We will be retu
    More info
    Tratto - San Francisco$$$$• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
    •
    4.4
  • DavidGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Oct 2026
    This was our second time @Hazies and it was as good as the first time! Chef Altman has a winnah!!
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    Hazies$$$$• Contemporary American• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    •
    4.5
  • Leandra
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Oct 2026
    Everything was great. It’s a dark/moody ambiance with good music. The food & drinks were very good. We got truffle fries, burrata, and carnitas tacos. We were just visiting from east coast for the weekend, but if we lived in the area we would go back. Lastly, everything was very reasonably priced and they had a good menu selection.
    More info
    The Harlequin$$$$• Contemporary American• SOMA
    •
    4.3
  • MicheleGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 11 Oct 2026
    We enjoyed a lovely evening at Bouy. The service and food were excellent. The reason for the four-star, rather than five-star, ratings was the lack of vegan options on the menu and the inflexibility regarding ordering combinations of offered ingredients other than as specified on the menu. (For example, we wanted to order the abalone without the octopus leg.) They were, however, accommodating in terms of omitting items from dishes and/or serving them on the side. Although a few large tables were loud/rowdy at times, the overall ambiance was very nice.
    More info
    The Buoy$$$$• Contemporary Korean• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    •
    4.4
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