My friends and I came here before a show at the Masonic. One thing I noted is that they seemed overbooked and completely frazzled when checking people in. They kept telling people the only option was outside (where it was freezing) or to wait, which is what they told us at first, despite us having a reservation and a table being open at the entrance, but inside (in fact, when we made the reservation just 4 hours earlier, they had a staggering amount of availability for any time we wanted!). It leads me to believe that they either overbook or seat walk ins without thinking about the actual reservations. After about 5-10 minutes of them trying to figure things out, we were seated inside. This alone left me feeling not great, as I wouldn't want to come here and not know if I actually have a seat despite a reservation. We ordered drinks and decided to share food: *Brussels sprouts *Chicken wings *Mussels *Fries *Tempura shrimp I think because they were frazzled, the service was a bit odd in that it took a very long time to get our drinks (a good 15-20 minutes), and then the food came out right at the same time. The food was mostly good and to me, the shrimp, wings and sprouts were the highlight. The mussels weren't great - not bad, just not my favorite. read more

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Aliment has a really cool, relaxed vibe that immediately makes you feel comfortable when you walk in. The space itself is inviting, and it feels like a spot that's great for casual meals or hanging out with friends. The staff was genuinely friendly and kind, even though they were clearly very short-staffed. It got busy quickly, which led to longer waits for food and a delay in getting the check, but honestly it didn't bother us too much. Everyone working seemed to be doing their best under the circumstances. As for the food, it was okay but nothing particularly memorable. It wasn't bad by any means, just not something I'd go out of my way to return for or crave afterward. Overall, Aliment is a solid spot for the atmosphere and the people. The vibe and service were the highlights, while the food was more average. A decent experience, just not one that fully stood out. read more

Umm.... incredible food. Incredible service, such cool staff. I'm having such a good time :) read more

Aliment - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great ambiance and very accommodating. We were scrambling for our reservation and made a few changes and they were patient with us. We needed a place for a not so big group of 6. And being the first ones there, I decided to order a cocktail and an appetizer , and it came rather quick. Fast not sacrificing quality. Had an amazing cocktail and I loved their fries. The rest of the food was pretty good as well. read more

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I took sea-bass and my husband took grilled lamp chops. There's no doubt that our food tasted great. And we celebrated New Year's Eve which is hard to have dinner in SF downtown. How lucky we were. The environment is fantastic, there's a DJ playing music. Everyone was enjoying in that. I will never forgot how happy we were. read more

Aliment - Bar area - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has a really nice cozy vibe that makes it feel like a neighborhood favorite. The space isn't too big, but that actually adds to the charm and makes it feel more personal. Prices are a little on the higher side, especially for the portion sizes, but that seems pretty standard for the area. Still, the quality mostly justifies it. read more

First time for everything...right? Just received a mango salsa salmon that had some hair it. Disappointing to see because I love this place. read more

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The food was fantastic! We started with the charcuterie board and busses sprouts. For our entrees we had the seabass,shortribs and lamb chops and all 3 plates did not disappoint. The ingredients were fresh and presented perfectly. For dessert we had the bread pudding and the ricotta doughnuts...Yummy. The restaurant had lovely outside dinning with heaters. We sat inside near the bar at the high top tables. The restaurant also offers booth seating as well as upstairs dinning. This was the perfect location to have dinner before our show at the Curran. Allen our server was very attentive as well as the rest of the staff. read more

We visited before a show up the hill last night. Things were very hit or miss, unfortunately. I ordered the burger with sweet potato fries. The burger itself tasted fine, but it was dripping wet between its own juices and the chipotle aioli. As soon as I picked it up to bite into it, there was no putting it down. I had to finish it with a fork and knife. The sweet potato fries were inconsistent, with some tasting great and others being toothy and undercooked. The same could be said about the brussel sprouts - cut into various sizes, some were still pretty hard to bite through while others were crispy and nearly burnt. The service started great but slowed down as dinner progressed. Despite being sat in the first few booths by the kitchen and bar, it was hard to get anyone's attention. The servers were all nice but came off as apathetic and aloof. No one ever checked in on us or asked how everything was, otherwise we would've shared with them. We ordered dessert and waited about fifteen minutes. When we asked how much longer, they said at least 5-10 more minutes. It ran us out of time and we had to cancel them and leave. Disappointing because not only were we looking forward to them (hopefully redeeming the meal), but we didn't expect ice cream scoops and ricotta donuts to take so long. To their credit, the staff were kind and understanding about it and swiftly offered to take them off our bill (since we had already closed out expecting them to come sooner). The mocktails and NA beers were a great addition to their menu. But, probably not enough to get us back any time soon. read more

Had dinner here on a Saturday night, before a show at the Masonic. We had a reservation for more than a week. When we arrived they seated us upstairs in a pretty crammed space, with a fan on the floor running at full speed with our table located next to the rest room and where the waiters had to almost squeeze through to get to the other tables. On top of that our table was tilted. Not a great first impression to be honest. We ordered some drinks, the Brussels sprouts, the salmon and the lamb chops. The brussel sprouts were great. Good char and really nicely flavored. The salmon was good, the mango salsa was refreshing, only the asparagus was a bit wooden. I enjoyed the lamb chops, they were cooked as ordered (medium), tzatziki was creamy and I really liked the potatoes. Staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations. We did like the food, but for that price point I would also expect a space where you can really enjoy your meal. read more

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We only went for dessert and a drink but Yummy bread pudding and excellent service. Nice wine and cocktail list. Michelin Guide Recommended. Wish I could try those scallops but they weren't on current menu. From the bar, you watch the chefs cook. Upstairs dining area a bit more private. Would be a great spot for a date! read more

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Swanky neighborhood bistro. The vegetarian options were delicious. The Brussels Sprouts are the star, the Chickpea burger and fries were nice. read more

Aliment - Chickpea Burger and Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely phenomenal bartender! I had the pleasure of being served by Shane[Hope I spelled right], and I can honestly say it was one of the best bar experiences I've ever had. Not only were the cocktails crafted to perfection--beautifully balanced, creative, and absolutely delicious--but he also kept the conversation flowing effortlessly. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaging, Shane made the whole evening memorable. It's rare to find someone who can mix top-tier drinks and make you feel like you're chatting with an old friend. If you're lucky enough to have him behind the bar, you're in for a treat! I was gonna have a few drinks and ended up I had way more hahahahaha read more

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I joined a very large group recently for dinner at Aliment that received high praise from several friends who previously dined here. Their assessments were spot on with something for just about everyone. To start, we ordered the Brussel Sprouts and the cheese and charcuterie plate. Both of these dishes were very good. A huge shout out for the Brussels as they had a very crispy crunch with excellent flavor. The charcuterie was very good with a solid selection of unique and tasty cheeses. A great way to start a lovely evening. I was torn from many options offered by our server and ultimately landed on the pork chop. It was cooked to perfection and very reasonably portioned and served atop a serving of the sweet potato mashed with a chutney. It had all the aromas and tastes that one thinks of during the Fall season. It was very good and cooked perfectly. I'll have this again and recommend you give it a try if pork chops are in your list of options. Aliment is slightly off the beaten path, but a very pleasant place to enjoy a meal, whether it be for lunch or dinner. The staff here could not be more friendly or attentive. If you miss dinner, not to worry as it is a solid spot for an after dinner beverage. I'm looking forward to trying one of their other entrees including their Fried Chicken which their staff raved over. I recommend you give this spot a try which will be a go to for me when in town and should be on your list of dining spots as well. Bon Appetite! read more

Aliment - Pork Chop and Sweet Potato Mashed - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The fried chicken sandwich lives up to expectations. I came on a Tues night arpund 6 and it wasn't too busy. They have a very small bar area and then both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is pretty spacious because they also have an upstairs seating area. They have mostly upscale American fare and then cocktails, wine and beer. I got a glass of Pinot noir that was delicious and the bartender let me try a couple before I ordered. I got the chicken sandwich without aioli and it comes standard with fries. The chicken was sooo crispy. And the pickles and slaw added a nice crunch and slight sweetness to balance the chicken. The bun was fluffy and tasty. The fries were pretty standard but good. read more

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Great food and atmosphere, service okay but no complaints! The wings were a good appetizer and all of the food came out very quickly

I ordered the mushroom fettuccine pasta with chicken. The chicken in the pasta was absolutely disgusting, it was not seasoned and it was overcooked. The pasta itself was really good, the sauce was delicious. That chicken was just abominable though. I also ordered an espresso martini and it was really good. The waitstaff was attentive. It was really dark in the restaurant, it wasn't horrible but the price didn't match the quality of the food. read more

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Great place to stop by around union square! The spices they used for the fried chicken were so good but the monkeubread was easily my favorite! My fiancee really liked the lenthil soup esp in these sf summers. The chacuterie board was pretty good overall as well Great staff with wonderful recommendations and some cool aesthetics! read more

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The food is really good. Chick pea burger 9/10, mushroom fettuccine 9/10. Service also great! 10/10 We noticed the crowd here was a bit older. Not a bad thing just something to note. If you want a break from the younger crowds this is the spot! Outdoor patio space is awesome especially if you bring your dog like we did. Pricey but not too bad read more

Aliment - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food and outdoor dining option so we were able to sit with our service dog. Service was great. We ordered the chickpea burger, truffle fries and mushroom linguine. It's pretty rich in flavor so it's filling Ambience is a hip older crowd read more

Aliment - Outside - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just a disaster from start to finish. Everything was awful: the drinks, food, and service. Let's start with the drinks. We were forced to sit at the bar (more on that later) and multiple people sent their drinks back. It was very clear their bartender had no clue what he was doing and that was apparent from watching him make a tons of drinks and then having to remake them even worse the 2nd time. My cocktail tasted like gasoline. It was horrible. He just didn't know the recipe for any of the drinks and they were gross. But how did we end up at the bar when we had reserved a table? Glad you asked. We had reservation at 5:45 and they did not have a table for us when we arrived and said they might not have one for awhile. They just sat a bunch of walk ins without accounting for people who made a reservation. They said our only option was to sit at the bar or outside in the freezing cold. We sat at the bar and they never even wiped it down from the prior party. It was filthy. The food was not good either. The salad was drenched in dressing and was missing an ingredient (walnuts). The mussels were steamed well but the sauce tasted like Campbells tomato soup (maybe it was?). The burgers were dry and the quality of the meat they used was poor. Avoid this restaurant please. It really ruined our evening. Update: the business responded to my review below and clearly confused me with a different party as we never shared any positive comments to the staff and it was very clear that we were not happy that they forced us to sit at the bar despite having a reservation. Additionally we did not order a Hot Toddy or Spice drink and did not send our drinks back... A better approach would have been to reach out to me directly to learn more about my experience and attempt to improve and train your staff. The awful approach of this owner is very telling of the kind of establishment she is running. read more

Aliment - Mussels cooked in what tasted like Campbells tomato soup - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Didn't get to visit Aliment but we had them cater for an event at a different location and they brought their sliders- SO GOOD. There was a good variety of sliders, with juicy patties, and a bun to match. After getting to try them, they are definitely on my list of places to visit on my next visit to SF! read more

Was in SF and needed a lunch place. Found Aliment on Yelp and it was close to our hotel. Got there a little after 2pm on a Thursday which happened to be happy hour! It was pretty quiet when we arrived. The bartender/man of all trades waited on us. My SO got a burger which came with fries and I ordered fries and the steak tacos. Asked for some spicy salsa and got mango habanero which was very good. We liked everything. I also got sangria which was also quite good. Would definitely go back if in the area. Recommended to my sister. Laid back vibe read more

The service at Aliment was impecable. We enjoyed outdoor seating since it was a beautiful rare warm evening. We ordered mango salmon, wild mushroom pasta, brussels and Moscow mules. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Aliment - Mago salmón - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Question for you: If a restaurant has eggs, bacon, and toast, do you think they could make bacon and eggs with toast upon request? Every restaurant I've ever visited has said yes, but this one said they could not prepare this for breakfast because the specific dish was not on their breakfast menu. The breakfast selections also could not be modified. My party of 6 and I were a bit turned off by this restaurant's inflexibility and unwillingness to deviate from their established menu. The waiter took our order but wouldn't write it down. We asked if he could remember what everyone ordered. He said yes but failed to deliver. He gave me coffee instead of grapefruit juice. I didn't make a fuss over it since I needed caffeine to jumpstart my day anyway, but I ended up ordering the grapefruit juice also. I had the French toast and enjoyed it. My boss wasn't too happy that he couldn't get his eggs, bacon, and toast. read more

Went on a Monday for lunch, location is excellent, two blocks south of Nob Hill and two blocks west off of Union Square. Clean and welcoming restaurant with spacious seating inside and out. Decor was simple Very please with all three meals. The chicken was tender and cooked perfectly, salad was fresh and appealing to the eye. Meals were healthy portionsThe cocktail menu looked amazing and will be back for one another evening. Service was pleasant, quick and attentive when needed to be. read more

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Delicious food with a great variety. Space was bright and cheerful as was the staff. We gobbled up a bunch of small plates before going to the Masonic for a comedy night. read more

I came here w/ my Husband before heading out into the city & we were so glad that we did! The food is amazing & came out so quickly! The service was great, our waitress was so attentive & kind! Will definitely be coming back again. 10/10! read more

Great day! Shane was amazing. Loved the chicken sliders and mussels. Thank you for the great experience!! read more

Such a cute neighborhood spot! They have happy hour from 2-6pm everyday. Great people watching of the foot traffic on the street from the bar area. The food was pretty good and great service. read more

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Food is delicious with generous servings. Caters for those who are gf, df and vegetarian. Very friendly efficient staff. Ate there twice as menu and restaurant so appealing. Cosy booths, upstairs dining or covered sidewalk dining. read more

Love this spot, amazing hospitality and really great staff. We had a corporate event with over 60 people and the food was great. Thank you read more

Shane was a rockstar! Great server, great drinks! Chicken sandwich was fantastic. Great lunch in SF. read more

Great service, very attentive and friendly. Food is good cooked to order. I recommend the lamb chops, nice two story dining area with booths and tables read more

Great dinner! Came here before cheaper than therapy comedy show and split the Brussels sprouts, the mashed potatoes, and the steak salad. Everything was great! Would definitely come here again. The server was friendly and it was a cool vibe. Highly recommend going to key klub after for a drink! read more

Aliment - Truffle mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Enjoyed brunch this morning at Aliment! Great modern, casual, quaint place based on this experience! My partner and I shared an order of the country fried steak. Amazingly crispy and flavorful breading on the meat, which was very tender! It paired perfectly with the pan roasted potatoes and the gravy. The potatoes were also perfectly seasoned and tasted great with some onions and peppers mixed in! All were fresh and hot out of the kitchen - viable to us as we sat at the bar. Always some comfort which you can watch the pros making their masterpieces right after you order. We also shared a side of blueberry pancakes- also a hot and very tasty option! The service was excellent! Staff were attentive, caring, and timely. Very evident all the staff actually cared about your experience. Would love to go back and enjoy dinner here! read more

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Service was terrible. Had to flag someone down for everything. Never was asked if our meal was even good. The bartender was scooping ice out of patriots drinks with his fingers. I would not recommend this place!! read more

Try the old Cuban!!! It's a mojito but better. the food is amazing, especially the truffle fries

We had such an amazing lunch, our waiter Shane was so helpful, attentive, and friendly. Shane went out of his way to make our day fun and our meal perfect. read more

Good food, good drinks, and good service. Had the pork chop and liked it. Wife had chicken.