Delicious food! Great staff! The owner went out of his way to correct a small error for us on Thanksgiving Day! We hope to visit again soon!!!! read more

Absolutely delicious. Hands down, one of the best places I've been to in the city. I have no complaints about any dish, but the couple ones that really stood out to me were: - Uni Creme Brulee: Super tiny dish but so creamy and yummy; very worth the $25. - Foie Gras on Walnut French Toast: The FRESHEST foie gras I've had in San Francisco. Absolutely no weird aftertaste and super super tender. -Duck Breast: So tender and light on the palette, but the sulfurous veggies that paired with it gave it a interesting kick. Overall, every dish we had was full of contrasting delicious flavors and I can't wait to come back here again. read more

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Green bean fries were great, fried with a nice light batter accompanied with some kind of curry dip. Ordered the truffle & porcini ravioli which was amazing with a bite of my father's order of short rib. To finish off, I had the bread pudding topped with grasshopper mint ice cream, which initially I thought was a strange combo...but it reallllly worked. The flavors complemented each other well. Very moist bread pudding, ice cream was very creamy, and the brûlée'd banana on top?! TO DIE FOR One thing I was a bit disappointed in was the scallop and pork belly dish. Although I did enjoy the pork belly and the little bean sprout salad, the scallop ruined that dish for me. It didn't taste very fresh and didn't have that great sear you look forward to when ordering scallops. But overall, great experience. Can always count on a restaurant in Bernal heights area if you're looking for a nice, quite dinner. read more

3rd Cousin - Amazing dessert. So many flavors but surprisingly not too overwhelming! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Apparently 3rd Cousin's logo is as awesome as their restaurant (and that's a tall order!). If you are looking for a anniversary dinner, birthday celebration, or you just have ca$h monay and love high quality food, this is the spot to go. The staff were warm, attentive, and very friendly! Now for my take on the dishes: (5/5) Zinfandel, Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi 2015: The perfect pairing for my big, juicy steak. A fruit-forward Zin with a full bodied taste. Yum yum delicious. (4/5) Bread n' Butta: Let me tell you, I've had a whole lot of bread and butter in my lifetime and this did not disappoint. I LOVED the little salt flecks in the butter. Brought to your table upon request :) (4/5) Kale Salad: Had to offset these birthday calories with something green. The kale salad did not disappoint! Fresh, seasonal ingredients with a tasty dressing. (5/5) Uni and Crème Brûlée (petrossian caviar, yuzu tobiko, trout roe, toast): The crisp toast and caviar provide a fantastic amalgamation of flavors. YOU MUST GET THIS. (4/5) Grilled Wagyu NY Steak (creamy grits, spinach, pole beans, cippolini, chantrelles): This steak was cooked to medium-rare perfection. I also loved the crunchy pole beans. Not a huge fan of grits but these ones were pretty delish. (5/5) White Chocolate Bread Pudding: God literally gifted this down from heaven to us mere plebeians. Not only does the scent give the restaurant a sweet, warm aroma but it tastes INSANELY good. Overall, I had a lovely experience at 3rd Cousin and am so happy I celebrated my birthday there. They even wrote me a handwritten birthday card! Highly recommend. xx read more

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I cannot figure out how this restaurant has any good reviews. The duck breast and pacific cod entrees were almost flavorless, except the excessive amount of salt that had clearly been added, and tiny. The piece of cod was maybe 3x3 inches and thin, with a scattering of a few vegetables. How can they charge ~$40 for something that isn't even large enough to be called an appetizer?! The pistachio cake was the best part of our meal. Trust me, if you know what good food is do not eat here! read more

Not that impressed. Food was so so, place was nearly empty when we were there. My card was hit for the deposit even though we had dined there, but this was settled with a phone call. Just my two cents, but seemed like the owner was hovering around with an untrained staff. read more

Made a reservation on their website for date night with my husband. Very easy! We arrived about 15mins early to our reservation but they seated us anyways. The restaurant is small, but cozy with an open kitchen. Server asked if this was our first time and explained the menu. We did not opt for the tasting menu which is $92 pp. Items we ordered were: Foie gras - cooked perfectly. It melted in our mouths. Uni and crab creme brulee - our server gave us extra crostini :) it was so smooth and such a great pairing Pork belly and scallop - this was one of our least favorite dish. The pork belly was a little tough. Local crab ramen - the broth was so light, so delicious Halibut - did not like this dish. The fish was mushy and overall did not enjoy it. Dessert: Chocolate souffle tart - my husband said "order whatever you want. I'm not going to eat it." Well that was a lie. This was very good and a great ending to our meal. Service was exceptional. Plates were exchanged out throughout the night so you could have the full experience of enjoying each dish without leftovers from one bleeding into the next. This was a great date night! We haven't been out since we had our daughter. read more

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This was one of the best meals I have had in SF. Hamachi - tiny portions but every bite was a revelation. Ravioli - half portion was enough and it was earthy and satisfying. The desserts - I tried every one at a shared table - were electrifying. Except for the banana dessert - bananas are gross. read more

One of the best meals I've had in the city. Every single dish from start to finish was amazing. Ordered: Uni Creme Brulee Scallop & Pork Belly Foie Gras Maine Lobster Ramen Pappardelle Duck Breast I think I've found my new go-to spot. -B read more

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I have been going to 3rd cousin since they first opened, and last night my husband and I treated ourselves to their tasting menu and wine pairing on our first date night out in months (thank you Jill for encouraging us, getting us a gift certificate, and baby sitting! You're the real MVP! ). As we relaxed and had adult talk for the first time in forever, I couldn't help but me amazed at the quality of the food and drinks. 3rd cousins wine pairings have always been next level, and I've been obsessed with the uni creme brûlée for years, but somehow they're getting even better? Every dish, I've had variations on them before, but the quality and complexity and deliciousness of each plate had somehow gone up a notch. I was absolutely delighted. It was like rediscovering new friends but being even closer. Every course was awesome, I love that they're doing two desserts, talk about ending on a high note, like the band coming back out to play one more song after an encore. The squab was fantastic; the sashimi course blew me away (the little pickles and the avocado!! Make that perfect bite!); the halibut was excellent and then the little side of beans next to it were so al dente and perfectly seasoned, they were more like a perfect pasta than a vegetable. Anyways. Huge fan. Amazed that a place that was already great somehow got better. Super excited to continue visiting and see their menu continue to evolve! read more

3rd Cousin - Happy husband happy life - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My girlfriend and I had a three year anniversary dinner reservation and a gift certificate from a friend to use toward that. We had a disappointing experience that started when I made the reservation by phone about 3 weeks in advance and I was required to pay at that time a $207 reservation fee on Tock to cover the anticipated fixed price menu for two people. I explained that I had a $250 gift certificate with a code but was told I couldn't use that for covering the reservation fee and could be refunded when we were at the restaurant. I had never experienced this anywhere before and reluctantly paid it. When we arrived, I asked about getting the substantial reservation fee refunded in light of the gift certificate and the greeter seemed a bit surprised. She asked if I knew the name of the person who made the reservation. No, I did not but it was a man that I spoke with. Then she proceeded to take us outside to a table in their small parklet and I asked if we could be seated inside. I did not recall asking for anything outside and I certainly would have inquired about that to make sure it was a pleasant space and not just a small, dimly lit area with traffic going by. She said we could not be seated inside. To the restaurant's credit, there was a small card provided to us with a congratulatory note for our anniversary as I had mentioned this when making the reservation. In terms of food, we stuck with the fixed price menu and my selections included a steak, requested medium. The steak came rare. I didn't want to send it back because my girlfriend had ordered fish as her main and I didn't want it to get cold to disrupt our meal even further. We ordered the chefs special appetizer (an umami flan of sorts) which was good but we found everything else to be unremarkable, especially for the prices. The ambience outside was very lacking and the space so dimly lit that I couldn't enjoy the presentation of the food. When the check came at the end, our bill including wine and the extra appetizer came to $384 less the $250 gift certificate, with a balance due of $134. Despite the fact that I had already paid a $207 reservation fee, the server wanted my credit card for the $134, explaining that the refund of the Tock fee would come through in 3 to 5 days. At this point to not make anything more of a disaster, I gave my credit card for the $134 but demanded proof of the Tock refund. We had to wait for awhile to get a printout of that. It was a very disappointing dinner to say the least on all fronts: customer experience, ambience outside and food quality for the price. I would give 3rd Cousin the opportunity to have us back without any extras for a replacement fixed price dinner for two on a not busy evening to remedy our experience. Otherwise, thumbs down. read more

3rd Cousin - Steak was rare, not medium. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unbelievably delicious! Service was top-notch. My friend wanted a coke, they don't serve coke here, so the executive chef / owner walked to the store and bought her a coke! read more

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Great restaurant that feels distinctly like Bernal. Our meal: - Uni Crème Brûlée: their signature dish (and with good reason!). Lots of fishy flavors on top of the creamy and slight sweetness of the custard underneath. - Hamachi crudo: nice balance of acidity and sweetness from the kiwi on every bite. Pasta/Risotto: - Lobster risotto: very good dish (but probably the "worst" one we had). Light acidity and perfectly cooked lobster on top. - Red pepper pappardelle: really delicious. Not too creamy but creamy enough what you kept wanting to come back for more. Entree: - Duck breast: very juicy and perfectly cooked. One note: consider bringing your own wine. The corkage fee is only $35/bottle for the first two bottles, and the wine, particularly by the glass, is on the pricey end. read more

This is an update to the review I posted of my first visit - during which I came away with a less than stellar impression of the restaurant. Since then, the owner actually proactively reached out to me to chat and understand more about what happened. He offered a genuine apology and invited me to come back and try the restaurant again. Last night I went back and had a much better experience. The starters/appetizers tasted solid and were generally well-portioned. Desserts (especially bread pudding) were excellent, as was the Wagyu beef entree. I still think there are some issues with table management and general timing of the food and ordering, but in general it was significantly better than last time. read more

3rd Cousin - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We moved to Bernal a year and half ago and always wanted to try this restaurant but pandemic happened. Shortly after things reopened we made a reservation. Nothing is wrong with the food, each dish is perfectly cooked but nothing wowed us. For over $300 tab for 2, nothing is memorable. Also the prepayment for reservation then deducting it from bill but then having waitstaff reminding you to pay gratuity on the total when the bill comes was not a seamless experience (We can do math and yes we tip well). read more

I had an excellent meal here! The food was delicious, the service was great, and ambiance was quite pleasant. Our group shared the following appetizers: 1) Green bean fries - light and flavorful 2) Squash fritters - quite tasty 3) Scallops and pork belly - great 4) Uni creme brûlée - unique and delicious 5) Brussels sprouts - good, though not outstanding I had the black cod as my entree, and quite enjoyed it! I got it cooked all the way through, instead of the standard seared preparation (because I'm pregnant), and it still tasted excellent! We shared the white chocolate bread pudding for dessert, and that was great as well. The service was friendly, patient, and attentive. The Cortland Ave location is convenient, and the ambiance is elegant and upscale. Bernal is so fortunate to have this fine dining option! read more

I had high expectations for this place, but extremely disappointed from food and service alike. Food: we ordered hamachi crudo, octopus, scallop/pork belly. The scallop was the best out of the three, other two dishes were very average. We also got the bread and the butter is heavily laid on with salt. Main courses: we got lobster risotto: this was sooo salty! But texture was good. Also got truffle ravioli, this was obviously frozen or over cooked, the edges of the pasta were so tough and chewy. Bread pudding: please avoid!! The one from BJBC next door is so much better and half the price. The bread pudding tasted like muffins? With a dollop of ice cream on top? Not the right consistency, texture, flavor, and large random pieces of nuts throughout... Lastly, probably the most disappointing part, was our waiter. Bad attitude from the beginning, but I don't like to judge based off of first impressions. The kicker was when we got the bill, when I had pointed to the main courses I pointed to small on the menu for both and said small lobster risotto and ravioli, she took that as only half of risotto but full ravioli, "because that is just what's expected when you're ordering for the main". Not only is that the worst explanation, to assume the larger option when there is a choice of two, but logically you would think an adequate waiter would double check especially since you heard I ordered half for the other. But she didn't take any responsibility, just chastised that this is the assumption for the main course. Quite dense for a highly rated restaurant, also we know what happens when you ass-u-me. 100% chance I'd rather go to nute's next door than this place again. I'd go somewhere else for a fine dining experience, not here. read more

I have refrained from writing reviews for a while but the service we experienced was frankly unacceptable. My girlfriend and I were excited to try the restaurant and made reservations week's in advance. We went during restaurant week and made reservations / pre-paid on Tock as the pre-fix menu looked appetizing since the had both a meat / fish option for each course. While at the restaurant the server consistently glared over at us rushing to clear dishes as quickly as possible despite the restaurant not being full and our reservation being early in the night. We would try to have a conversation only to see the waiter standing behind us for most the dinner and at one point cleared a dish we were still eating. The food as a whole was mediocre, yet for the $75 person pre-fix menu I would say the price did not match the quality of food and especially service as I would not recommend anyone to go back. read more

That uni creme brulee, I still dream of it at night. All their appetizers were spectacular. We tried the tasting menu because we wanted a little bit of everything. Their pork belly was superb. I don't even fancy pork belly but I'd have another serving of that any day! The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars was because the main dishes were a bit on the salty side. Otherwise, I'm coming back for that creme brulee, ravioli, and chocolate cake. read more

I did not take many photos because I want you, yes you! To experience the restaurant yourself! The chef/ owner was so kind enough to check up on us every so often to hear our critique of how we enjoyed the food and left him comments of how he was able to put such masterpiece delicacies onto a plate. The fusion of flavors were tremendous! From roast duck with strawberries to uni creme brûlée to something as simple as the celery root purée. Magnificent flavors indeed. We did the whole tasting menu and wine tasting menu and it was totally totally TOTALLY worth it. The staff were very attentive and the space was very clean and ambient. read more

Speechless. We ordered the Grilled Octopus (delicious), Hamachi Crudo (favorite), Pork Belly & Scallop (delicious), Uni Crème Brûlée (duh), Lobster Risotto (favorite, there's a citrus zest to the risotto), and Japanese Wagyu Beef. I was honored to have experienced the Wagyu dish. Every item on the plate worked so well together; the celery purée, wow! You will actually like celery! And the texture is beautifully done. We probably could have done the tasting menu. Not one plate was underwhelming. This restaurant is wonderful. The ambience is very thought out and so nice. It's an open kitchen and they do wonders in that small space! The staff knows there stuff! Enjoy this place for a romantic date or a night with friends. But enjoy it before they get a Michelin star because it will be packed! read more

This place is worth every penny! Best decision that was made was trying the tasting menu. This is the first time I've found every single dish to be incredibly outstanding. I must say the ingredients and flavor was all top notch. I mainly came here to try the uni crème brulee. Definitely lived up to the hype. My favorite dessert is crème brulee and uni is my go to at a sushi restaurant. And for a restaurant to put the two together and create a dish? PURE GENIUS! I'm seriously craving this as I type. Other favorites would be the foie gras toast, truffle ravioli and wagyu with short rib. Words to describe these dishes? Amazing, delicious, amazing, delicious, and more amazing. lol read more

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I'm sorry, but $750+ (includes 10% SF tax, 20% tip, and 5% SF fee) for a meal for two is just rediculous. SF chefs and restauranteurs have lost their ever loving minds! The food here is "good". Not exceptional, and definitely nothing to write home about. It was a nice, *average* meal with unique flavors and moderate portion sizes. My review is for the price and the overall aura that came with the tag. The restaurant is small and, by any other standard, would be considered a decent neighborhood pit stop. It's not a Michelin-rated high class eatery that serves crazy to find foods; it's just....."okay". A tasting menu of 7-10 small plate courses was $139 and the added wine pairing was $89. Again, the food was okay --the wines could have been (a lot) better. After everything was tallied up, I was truly astounded that the price was almost a rental payment. The ingredients we got were run of the mill. There were some standouts like lobster and duck, but c'mon... it was enough to fit a large spoon, not an oceans/pond's worth. I don't understand why patrons have to shoulder the added burden of a 5% TAX just so your workers have health insurance? No one pays for my health insurance other than ME. At almost $1k for a two person dinner, there should be enough $$$ leftover to throw a few pennies towards the waiters. When everything is said and done, we're left with 35% going to taxes, just to get out of the door without feeling like garbage or undertipping. These costs should all be baked into your prices (if they aren't already??). All in all, you're better off eating at home, or better yet, finding a chain like Cheesecake Factory to dine at. Unless you're okay with the pangs of guilt, the prices here are sure be the stopper for most. read more

I heard great things about this place and also saw that the chef also had a great reputation, so I went out for a nice dinner with my friends. We got the uni creme brulee that the waiter highly recommended, grilled octopus, crab ramen, hamachi crudo, the steak dish, and the black trumpet mushroom & black truffle ravioli "francese". All the dishes sounded fantastic so we had a hard time choosing. We ordered a cheaper bottle of wine to go with our food as well while we sat waiting for the dishes to come out. The uni creme brulee was great, and I am a huge uni fan. All the other dishes? mediocre. Great and local ingredients put together to create a dish that was just aiight, but with a price tag of $40 a dish. It felt like some of the dishes were trying to be super flavorful and familiar at the same time as experimenting with new twists that just didn't fit in well. For five people the bill came out to ~$500. read more

My wife and I came here for Valentines Day 2017. We were eager to try this place, especially the Uni Creme Brulee. We did the Valentines Day Pre-Fixe ($99/person), definitely on the pricier end. We arrived at 4:57 for a 5:00 reservation. The couple in front of us, also here for a 5pm, were asking if they could be seated and were told to wait outside. Which was odd. When we went into the restaurant, the couple in front of us complained to the Maitre'd about the delay in seating us for a 5pm reservation. The Maitre'd replied that we were welcome to walk in as soon as we got here. I had to interject and let her know that we were told to wait outside. Already a bad start. We were seated, and ordered the ginger beer and pomegranate juice. Both were delicious and refreshing. The ginger beer had a fresh ginger kick. In the middle of drinks, my wife indicated that the seat was uncomfortable and would prefer to sit at a bar stool, that was cushioned. We requested this, and the response was "No, we have reservations and are full." This did not answer our question nor was a plausible response - given that the bar chairs were empty from the time we were seated until the time we walked out of the restaurant. Further, we made a reservation, and our table would be open for whoever else. Their incompetence was noted. We ordered the Hamachi and the Oyster for appetizer. The Hamachi was good, melt-in-your mouth texture, with fresh greens and perfectly paired sauce. The fried oyster was good, but not great. It fell a little flat with flavor, though the oyster itself was cooked well. We ordered the twice cooked pork belly and the uni creme brûlée. The pork belly was flavorful, but overcooked and chewy (not the tender and/or crispy that you would expect). The Uni Creme Brûlée was good. Very rich and luxurious. My wife enjoyed it, though noted that there was a serious lack of crostini to go with it. In addition, we noted that the table next to us got a larger sized serving for the dish (a larger oval container, rather than a small ramekin that we got). For entree we had the duck and the pappardelle. Both were tasty. The huckleberry sauce was delicious as were the Brussels sprouts and parsnips (on the duck). While delicious, the portion of the duck was small. The pappardelle was rich, creamy and flavorful. The crispy greens added freshness and crunch to an otherwise rich dish. For dessert we were given 1 piece of chocolate/raspberry cake for 2 people. This was surprising given a) the price of $99/person - you would expect cake for each person and b) the table next to us got two pieces of cake. The waiter brushed this off as a "mistake". This is very poor in hospitality. I would have given both tables within eye-shot an extra piece. Going to a restaurant is an experience, and this dulls the mood (again for $99, you'd just expect two servings). Overall, we may go back in the fall - and hope for a better experience. The food was just good enough for the price point, but leaves you unsatisfied and discontent. While individual dishes may be flavorful (at times) the experience is flat. There was not enough recognition that a higher end restaurant is more than just the food, but also the details of service are equally important. A little additional hospitality and extra gestures would go a long way to justify the price point. Or at the very least, a piece of a cake per person. read more

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Possibly the most delicious meal I've eaten in recent memory! Everything (scallops, pork chop, cod, pork belly) was prepared and cooked to perfection, seasoning couldn't have been better, and the service was so friendly and inviting. This neighborhood gem is more deserving of the high accolades that more "famous" SF restaurants receive. The chef is a culinary genius. The dinner left both me & my dinner date speechless several times. In a good way! read more

Disappointed. Tasteless duck breast (although cooked perfectly) that was over powered by the balsamic reduction with extremely tart turnips which are usually sweet. Ravioli was ordered without the additional black truffles but they put it on anyway and charged us. read more

This place is amazing! The uni creme brulee is unreal. Get the wine pairing!! And the wagyu.

Fantastic! The sauces were amazing! The duck and risotto were delicious! All the food was excellent. Highly recommend, 5 stars!

We had an OK dinner here. Seating outside was heated and comfortable. Fritters were crispy and interesting creamy inside. Buratta was good, but nothing surprising or original. Potato soup was good. Chicory salad was under dressed. Octopus was tender. Brussel sprouts were generous, and an excellent sauce! The ravioli, a signature dish, was good and generous portion. We didn't find it to be anything riveting or special. Deserts-- pistachio, bread pudding and soufflé were all great. We LOVED the house made shrub! This was a birthday celebration dinner, but the food didn't live up to it. A perfectly acceptable dinner, but not extraordinary. I think if you like Uni, this restaurant seems to be a destination for that. Service was acceptable. read more

We went here for Valentine's day dinner for the Prixe fixed menu and we opted to alternate courses like we always do so we can try as much as we can. The place is a quaint little restaurant on Cortland Avenue. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs that day so could only drop into a small cafe, prior to waiting for our restaurant. We waited quite a while and luckily we were early, but felt bad for the people waiting outside in the rain. It looked like the timing was a little off and some people had some reservations overlap on timing. The Valentine's day menu was $99 a person, which is reasonable for the occasion. The first course we had the toasted nori with hamachi (which my wife loved) and I had the beets with yoga sauce. The 2nd course I had the winter greens which was really refreshing with bits of candied almonds that balanced the taste. My wife had the truffle sunchoke soup which was delicious and particularly strong on the truffle. For the 3rd course we had poached oysters with Uni and Caviar and that was paired along with my appetizer of truffle ravioli with black trumpets. These were tasty and the sauce was good but the skin on the ravioli seemed little harder to my liking (but that's being picky). The oysters were good, but could have had a little more zing to it, but the uni and caviar definitely made up for it. For the 4th course, and we were definitely a little full from consuming so much bread we had the wagyu flat iron with foie gras which was delicious and the honey glazed duck breast. I was little sad that there wasn't the uni creme brulee which I heard was their specialty, but maybe next time. Overall satisfied with the meal, and it was a nice Valentine's day, and I definitely recommend with a strong 4 to 4.5 stars. read more

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Excellent preparation for a high end limited menu nice variety of wine but very pricey for Bernal Heights

We really liked this place! Reservations were easy to make and it isn't in the heart of the city so parking was easy to find as well. Between the 4 of us we did family style and ordered the asparagus fries, avocado everything salad, hamachi crudo, uni creme brulee, pappardelle (we got the half order and it was more than enough since it's on the heavier side), duck breast, and pork chop. Out of the smaller dishes the crowd favorites were the asparagus fries and the uni creme brulle (has caviar on top!). My favorite for the main dish was the duck breast, but really everything was super good. Food came our really fast and super hot which we all really appreciated. Unfortunately we were too full to try the dessert, but the options also didn't seem too appealing to any of us (although I'm sure they're great if the other food was any indicator). For 4 of us the bill came to around $180 including tip and tax - not bad at all! read more

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I came back, and it's everything I could have hoped for. 3rd Cousin has gotten busier, but deservedly so. I hope to see them in Bernal for years to come. read more

Great tiny restaurant in one of the coziest neighborhood in San Francisco. Great whine list and great too friendly and professional service. From started to main course to dessert everything is cared for with great details and what counts more, super delicious!!! The porcini mushrooms ravioli are a MUST have if you like fresh filled pasta and porcini. Reserve your spot and get ready for a real treat. read more

Visited this restaurant with my boyfriend on a Sunday evening to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated almost immediately at a table where the restaurant had a "happy anniversary" card waiting for us beneath the candle. Most of the servers were very friendly, but my favorite was Jordan. She went out of her way to make sure we were enjoying our meals and even offered to swap out my pomegranate shrub for the guava one when I told her I didn't love the pomegranate one. As many of the other reviewers have suggested, be sure to ask for the complimentary house-made bread & butter. The uni creme brulee is a must order item as well as the pappardelle pasta dish! Definitely would come back. read more

3rd Cousin is the kind of restaurant you want to root for -- at the helm, a chef whose been around the block with a couple well-known eateries; each line of the menu sings with ingredients people love to love. Add to that a cozy, neighborhood feel & warm employees, & the near-perfect Yelp rating makes sense. However, the few items we tried weren't especially palate pleasing. No excitement for his trout dish & our flat homemade sodas (pomegranate for me) sat mostly untouched. Soft polenta with mushroom ragout had a thick, mealy texture. My pappardelle was quite creamy (sauce was that of a heavy alfredo sauce), but the broccoli & wild mushrooms added a nice freshness the pasta sorely needed. The top part of the menu, in particular, the smaller, appetizer-type plates, sound tantalizing so I'd be open to coming back for their $89 tasting menu. Though not an immediate fan the first time 'round, I'd give this place another whirl. read more

3rd Cousin - Pappardelle - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We have dined here a few times but I have never left a review. Every dinner has been a great combination of friendly warm service, flavorful menu items and a overall fun experience. We cant wait to come back. read more

We've been going to Third Cousin for years. It's our go-to place for special occasions (including just wanting to have a fine meal), and it never disappoints. Greg and his team are superb! I read in the Chronicle that they've been getting bombed with one-star reviews as part of a scam. Please don't fall for that nonsense. Third Cousin is a gem of a restaurant, and they don't deserve this. read more

This place was disappointing. Made reservations at 6:15 for our anniversary. The host greeted us and congratulated us on our anniversary and walked us up to the lower bar seating. We asked if we could get a table instead considering there were at least 5-6 table for two open. She said it was not possible because they were reserved. Well we also made reservations so wasn't our lower bar stealing also reserved? I don't under stand why we were seated there when they had so many other options. Let get to the food. Grilled Octopus was really good and the sauce/purée was delicious. Trumpet Mushroom Ravioli was tasty but only came with 6 small pieces. The Scallop and Pork Belly was disappointing. The Scallop was tasty but the pork belly was so small and dry. Almost like a jerky texture. The Bass our main entree was the worst! Extremely undercook. As were were eating we notice the fish was not cooked evenly. We cut in in half one side was cooked and the other side was still red and mushy. We let our server know and he said he would tell the chef. He never told anyone. Our bar seating gives us the view to the kitchen and we never saw the waiter address this issue. By now we were ready to leave. It wasn't a good experience. Food is ok. Nothing special and over priced. The service was a mix. Some were nice some just grab plates off our table without asking if we were finished. The food timing needed some work. We got two dishes out at the same time then had to 25mins for the next dish. We notice at the end at least 3 table for two stayed open during our entire dinner. After dinner my BF and I went to Holy Water for some drinks and walked back toward 3rd Cousin an hour later the tables were still open. (My bf and I are very casual people that enjoy good food. Maybe we didn't fit into their clientele or weren't dressed the part). read more