A unique gem. Unexpected and playful takes with elevated technique. Tasting menu with supplements is recommended. Hope they can achieve a star in the near future--wait staff and service could use more focus/refinement, but I won't let that detract from a well deserved 5-star rating especially due to the competitive price point for the tasting menu. read more

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My friends took me here to celebrate my birthday and everything was was wonderful. When we walked in we were greeted with a nice glass of champagne. Their entire food menu was delicious from beginning to end. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend anyone who wants to go on a date or celebrate any occasion, this is the perfect place. We came in happy and left even happier. Thank you Anomaly for making my birthday extra special. read more

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What a FANTASTIC and memorable experience! This restaurant is perfect for whoever loves to experience CREATIVE dishes with unique flavors. It was probably the best pop up experience I've had in a while. I went with a friend for their tasting menu. We had 10 different types of dishes and the wine pairing went well with the meal. We were trying different wines, ingredients, and flavors from different places in the world. Small portions made with art and love. I was eating a vegetable from China and right after they brought PÃO DE QUEIJO, a pastry from my home country Brazil (I almost cried, I wasn't expecting that). I was being transported to different countries in a short period of time seating at the same place. Isn't it amazing? I liked all of those dishes but my favs were Peach Tart, Pao de queijo, and Fillet Mignon. The most creative dishes in my opinion were Egg Yolk Jam, Dashi Potato, Puffed Rice and Sour Candy, Cake, Chocolate. The chefs are absolutely talentous! They also have an amazing atmosphere and outstanding service. You have to add this restaurant on your SF bucket list. read more

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I'm visiting my son in SF and we take different culinary adventure every day of my vacation along with sight seeing. So far having tasting experience at the Anomaly was the best. For us it was a celebration of taste and texture, surprising combination of spices, herbs and fruits we never heard about with banal potatoes or celery. We had to ask the waiters the menu at the beginning of tasting, because despite of detailed explanation of each course, as soon as we began to taste we forgot at once what was said just a minute ago. So we had to peek at menu from time to time to remind ourselves that the heavenly and exquisite taste of dishes comes from banal potatoes, squash, celery, beets, etc. To be able to communicate with the chefs was as priceless, as watching them create at the kitchen. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. We loved the interior design of this restaurant: white modern basreliefs on the walls, designer chandelier, little side tables for the purses and small stuff wisely situated next to the dining tables. Every course was served in special dishes, intended to complete each piece of culinary art. Thank you for unforgettable experience. read more

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Anomaly is a must if you are seeking a special meal. Definitely outstrips some Michelin starred meals I've had. The staff was so invested and had incredible pride of craft: several requests, including from the chef, for feedback on their new spring menu. Incredibly creative and beautiful food, which doesn't always come together to be tasty, but this was one of those special cases where every combo was out of the box AND delicious. The wine pairings were top notch and truly did elevate the meal, which I feel rarely happens. This experience was a work of art. read more

This place was recommended by my sister and her husband. Had high expectations for this place. The doors opened and they offered a small glass of champagne/bubble (don't remember what it was). The place had great ambiance. Loved the decor and the small cozy setting. I don't like being around a lot of people. I prefer personal space and this place was great. I also enjoyed the music they had in the beginning. I believe one of the songs was "Roses" by OutKast. Song got my head bobbing and moving to the rhythm of the song. Thank you to the person who selected the song. Truly enjoyed it. Got the wine pairing and it was a great selection. No complaints about that. However, I did not enjoy the food as much as I wanted. The chef explained his southern upbringing and the nexus to his dishes. Enjoyed the explanations and brief bio. Good-looking chef. However, none of the dishes really stood out for me. Everything sort of tasted monotonous. Nothing really had a "wow" factor. In fact, one of the dishes I was looking forward to was their duck and that was a huge disappointment for me. I was not able to chew the duck and had to spit it out. I believe they get their ducks from Liberty Farm? I was a little surprised by the texture of the duck. It was nevertheless a fun night out. However, I don't think I would go back as this place was not my cup of tea. read more

Anomaly SF - Piece of duck I had to spit out. It's deceiving because I looked happy in this picture. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thank you Team! We enjoyed our time there. It's like going in an adventure. Now let's get to it, the Food. We had the summer menu and everything was a delight to our taste buds. I can't remember the names of the dishes, but, I included our menu in my the pictures I posted. Check em out. I recommend this place! read more

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Such a lovely evening. My friend and I were running late due to an accident on the bridge, but the staff was so understanding and kind. We were greeted with champagne and taken to our table. We did wait a little for our first course, but it was worth it. We started with soup with bacon flavored "snow" which was very reminiscent of dippin dots. We also had a whipped potato snack and a chip. Fried egg yolk, salmon addition, and scallops with a green curry sauce and several dessert selections. Everything was really flavorful, but we did leave a bit hungry. There is a nice wine pairing option too with 5 different wines and dessert wine that wasn't too sweet. Everything paired really well from the minerality in the wine matching that of the food and all the other aromas and flavors pairing well with the food. This was definitely a dinner to remember and I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion. The price isn't too much either, just make sure you have a pizza or some sandwiches at home for after. read more

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Had a great experience. First of all you'll be pretty hard pressed to get a ten course menu for $111 base. Obviously this is why drinks, tax, n tip but still...I felt all the courses were great. Maybe there were only two where I wasn't very impressed but generally def more hits than misses. My only complaint is I felt there should have been two meat dishes but there was only one. However the boneless pork sparerib was very well done. Generally for most fine dining I've had, the earlier courses are more impressive than the meat dishes but anomaly really did great on their meat dish. Overall, had a great experience and would recommend read more

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One of the finest restaurants in San Francisco. Wonderful inventive food, warm and unpretentious staff, beautiful surroundings, great wine pairings. Absolutely spectacular. read more

@anomaly_sf - a flavor trip around the world through singular bites (watch for @parkxchen 's cake wiggle) 2495 3rd St, San Francisco, CA - Price: $170-200 per person - RSVP: @exploretock - Capacity: 2-12 people If you want to take a trip around the world jus through food, this is the place to be. Walk and sit down in their waiting area with a glass of champagne before experiencing unique flavors, textures, and visuals Aperitifs Melon, Serrano, Avocado Egg (but not) - Potato foam, Dashi, Yuzu, Rice Puffs Hot Soup / Cold Snow - Pao de Quejio, Nitrogen Smoke paired with IMMACULATE Brazilian Cheesy bread In the Garden Tomato Exploration - Early Girl Tomato, Basil, Cucumber Corn Royale & Caviar Fermented Red Pepper, Morel, Allium, Crispy Leaves Supplement (highly recommended) Seared Scallop, Rubarb, Pepper Main Pork Breast, Apricot, Vaudavin, Fennel Desserts Egg of Mango, Coconut Sesame, Dragon Fruit, Raspberry, Secret Ice Cream a few cakes, cookies, and chocolates read more

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We've been to a lot of incredible restaurants in San Francisco and around the world, but this one absolutely blew us away. For the quality and creativity of the 11-course tasting menu, the price is more than reasonable by San Francisco standards. Every dish was not just delicious, but beautifully balanced between spice, salt, and texture in a way that felt almost magical. The vegetables stood out the most--they were done with such incredible skill and finesse that I actually looked up the chef mid-meal. Chef Mike Lanham, who not only crafted these amazing dishes but was also part of the service, created such a welcoming and personal vibe that it felt more like being in a friend's kitchen than in a high-end restaurant. Oh and the service was very nice as well!! There's flavor, there's thought, and there's heart in every course. read more

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Dinner review. Pop-up tasting menu. Chia Chip - Avocado Toast Soup & Bacon Snow An Egg; sort of . hot potato. hot yolk Cabbage, Duck, Beet Mustard Asparagus, Smoked Egg, Tarragon Emulsion Pao de Queijo // Smoke *Supplement Course* King Salmon & DILLicious Sauce Duck Breast, Quackers, Thai Basil Sauce Apple Snow, Buttermilk Gelato, Anise Hyssop, Shiso A Few Small Cookies & Sweets Highlights: Soup & Bacon Snow An Egg; sort of . hot potato. hot yolk Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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One of those findings. This place is currently a pop up but just found a new permanent location and you need to come find it. We came tonight in a group of 4 and one of us had dietary restrictions. He was very well taken care of. We left the place blown away. Every single dish was special and a flavour bomb! My favourites were the pork - star dish; the little cheese breads and the egg foam. It was a really thought through gastronomic experience that will make you love vegetables if you don't already do. The chef came and spoke to us and is a very talented new rising star! Can't wait to see this place getting awards! read more

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Anomaly exceeded my expectations and if they don't have a star this time next year, I would be shocked. I also love the story of how this restaurant came to be. It's extremely inspiring and I wish nothing but success for Chef Mike and his team. Imagine experiencing a spinal injury and being told you might never be able to walk again to recovering and fulfilling this epic project of opening up a fine dining restaurant. The tasting menu was $132/person and you pre-pay on Tock when you make the reservation (as well as paying the 20% service fee, 8.5% sales tax, and a very small booking fee). We also opted for the supplemental course the day of ($19). The dish was an alaskan halibut with watermelon radish scales. A steal for $19! We were welcomed with glasses of sparkling wine and the staff were all extremely friendly. They topped up the welcome drinks a 2nd time during the first bites, which was completely unexpected. My boyfriend opted for a beverage pairing ($92) and they also topped up a few of those glasses (they really are quite generous with the pours). Service was efficient and engaging the entire time. The vibes were like a fun dinner party and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I especially liked the initial egg dish, hot soup/cold snow, the corn royal with caviar, and the play on egg dessert. It really comes full circle! The menu is whimsical and is one of the few restaurants that I felt truly took me on a culinary journey. I was told that a few components change seasonally, but honestly, everything was so good that I would come back even if everything stayed the same. read more

Really mediocre and definitely not worth the money There are soooo many restaurants in sf that you could get better food at for the same or cheaper price My opinion is that they artificially inflate the value of the food through the ambiance and Decor, but the food itself was generally just okay All the dishes were underwhelming, including the dessert. The wine I got was just meh. The only really amazing dish was this uni on top of a chocolate (?) cracker dish can't rmb too well, But lack of memory of these dishes really speaks to how underwhelming they were. If you're looking to waste money for vibes there's somewhere else to go. If you're looking to focus the money on food and it's quality, there's somewhere else to go. It wasn't bad by any means, but the price is definitely not warranted and the flavors were just not there with most of these dishes. That being said, can I make anything like this? No, We're there some pretty good dishes, Yes But did I love love love this place? Would I recommend it? No, at least based on my experience here. read more

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I decided to celebrate my birthday at Anomaly this time and it was a wonderful experience. The food was top notch with so many interesting flavors. The presentation, the ambience and friendly service made this a very memorable evening for me. They were also super accommodative of my dietary restrictions and thoughtfully prepared a substitute which turned out to be my favorite dish of the experience!!! I was lucky to be seated near the kitchen and I could watch the chef's whip up their creations. I was also impressed by how the Head Chef took time to actually serve dishes and talk to everyone in the room. Usually fine dining places leave me a little stuffed but I didn't feel that way with Anomaly. The portions were perfectly sized and I came out feeling satiated without feeling stuffed. I am looking forward to coming back again when they change their menu and would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to try out SF fine dining. This experience should not be missed!!! read more

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Nothing brings happy tears to my eyes like experiencing a new set menu :') (I literally almost cried). I was so excited to try Anomaly for my birthday, and they did not disappoint. My bf used Chase Sapphire Reserve points to get a discount through their portal and added on extra dishes like the caviar french toast and the pork belly! It was so exciting not knowing the menu and being surprised by every dish that came out. Our faves: the caviar french toast, which tasted like ocean butter from heaven on a soft pillow of butter mochi (I'm not being dramatic, that's what it tasted like) egg potato foam--who knew egg and potato would be the perfect match when you give it the consistency of a CLOUD and the squash soup with creme fraiche snow--when the server brought out the soup we were like oh sick, good soup but then the chef came out with the creme fraiche snow, and it was like oh shit, GREAT soup like magic in our cups & then in our mouths omg I've never had anything like it. The servers were really friendly, and I loved the ambiance. I left really full and happy! Currently looking for something to celebrate so that we can go back again soon. read more

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My daughter booked this place for my birthday. Was greeted with a glass of champagne. Ordered the wine pairing. The food was interesting and creative. Had a great time. read more

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First of all the Chef at this restaurant is super impressive. He geeks out on his creations and I love that especially because they are so damn good. He has clearly put a lot of thought into his menu and the overall experience was very enjoyable. The food was awesome. The only comment, for me personally, was the ambiance. I almost don't want to share my thoughts because I am super detailed and notice a lot. I feel there could have just been a little more thought into the selection. Make it look better without spending a lot of money in my opinion. I did like some of the light fixture selections and love the open kitchen concept. I will leave it at that but definitely a place to check out. read more

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Service as soon as you walk through the door was amazing! Food was delicious. Loved the beef tartare.

This experience was exceptional! We loved being seated across from the kitchen area and watching this team execute every part of this wonderful menu. The service was not only very efficient and detail oriented, the entire staff was so friendly and most visited our table at some time during our tasting. A very special evening read more

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My friend and I found out about this tasting menu and were feeling rather fancy so we bought tickets and thought we'd give it a try! Spoiler alert, this was a lovely experience and well worth the cost for some of the inventive dishes! There was a corn soup that was just ridiculously different and so good! The tomato granita salad was also inventive and delicious! The pork belly was only ok, but maybe that's just because the previous few dishes were so extraordinary! We also paid extra for uni toast, and while I do wish it was a tad bigger, it was definitely delicious! The duck was also delicious, and then I was beyond wowed by their dessert finisher which were tasty and has so many different flavors, that it was lovely. While we didn't do the wine pairing, we did order a bottle with the sommelier's help, and it was also lovely. Absolutely highly recommend as the courses are rather inventive, but also small enough that while you're full at the end of the meal, you can definitely appreciate all the courses! read more

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Soooooo good! So amazing. Tasty, wonderful, scrumptious-not enough adjectives. We had the early winter menu and the egg emoji and fennel was so delicious! read more

3.5-4 stars for the overall meal and experience at Anomaly. As other Yelpers have mentioned, they are likely working towards a Michelin star next year. I thought there was a lot of heart in the dishes, and I loved the unique flair Chef Mike Lanham adds. Anomaly started in 2018 as a pop up, and only established their tenure at the Mansion on Sutter boutique hotel earlier this year. Their 10 course meal is currently $111/person (with 20% service charge + taxes, it's ~$165/person). You'll need to pre-pay for your reservation through Tock, as well as decide if you'd like to add any supplements. I was able to make reservations easily a few weeks in advance. The majority of seating was indoors, and I appreciated tables are socially distanced; however, they have one table available for outdoor seating. My table was ready when I arrived, and I tried: -Siberian Sturgeon Caviar (From the Caviar Co.) Served w/ Warm French Toast, Creme Fraiche (+$88 Supplement, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=quYb07Wdm148GDyZPtCZEA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9WyT6CBWM2jjoApZkh2CbA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): This dish was meant to be shared between two people, but I could've easily eaten this on my own. Although the toast was slightly greasy, it was still delicious with the creme fraiche and caviar- highly recommended to add this dish! -Sesame Crisp w/Chili, Smoked Tomato Meringue (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=sp-hBrvkVu8WNIFhBcZUgw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Interesting flavors and textures. -"Egg" (Hot Potato, Hot Yolk, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=KMg5NJJ8xn7n_rj1X4i8vA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- one of my favorite dishes, this "egg" was rich and creamy. -Corn Soup w/Lime Crema Snow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=8efOQmyX57iottiZL2U3oQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I loved the presentation of this soup, and it was also delicious. -Heirloom Tomatoes w/Basil Granita, Served w/Brazilian Pão De Queijo, Hot Bacon Tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dCEszVGBk7Ssg-xQ-HOVcA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): The heirloom tomatoes were fresh and sweet, but the granita was a little too cold. The pão de queijo was nice and chewy, but too salty, as was the hot bacon tea. -Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Confit in Garlic Butter w/Yeasted Romesco, Thyme Cream, Mushroom Chicharron (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uM5mh-G_AVOIjews5xKdbw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- the mushrooms were meaty and cooked well, and very flavorful. The mushroom chicharron was also really good. -Roasted & Poached Scallop w/Sunchoke, Sunflower & Lemon Seaweed Butter (+$17 Supplement, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XyM6ItL6lDo1QL7NV0eU6Q&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Good, and the scallop was fresh and cooked well; however, this wasn't a must add. -Pork Breast w/Roasted & Raw Fennel, Apricot, Vadouvan Curry (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rMxmBrP0bKr7LmJgbw3NCA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): The pork was tender and cooked perfectly (they cook it for 12 hours); however, the fennel, apricot, and curry didn't quite give the dish enough flavor. -Palate Cleanser/Cucumber Fennel Drink (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_VPMCFG9IcSonEs3AagYzw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Fresh and crisp, great palate cleanser. -Cold Cheese Soufflé w/Strawberry Sorbet, Basil Oil (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JgzLtRIM8ffq5_drzm33zA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- the cold soufflé was smooth, creamy, and delicious. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. -Amuse Bouche/Peach Pate De Fruit, Basil Cake, Mint Chocolate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YrDFnTi4rfAZ4OC8IkgK4A&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Sadly, none of the bites were very good, and the basil cake was dry. -Chocolate Peanut Butter Bite (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xENzemvUSMX6igBkqqiYog&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Great bite, and perfect for peanut butter lovers. Service for my dinner was mixed- the majority of servers were great, but we had a few strange interactions with our lead server. Overall, dining at Anomaly was still a great experience, and it'll be difficult to find a better deal for a 10 course meal. I left the meal really full, and believe I would've been fine without the supplements. Note: Their corkage fee is now $35/bottle (versus the $25 listed on Tock). Parking was actually easy to find at the time, and there were plenty of street parking spots available. read more

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I'm so glad I chose to come to anomaly! Honestly pretty surprised the restaurant does not have a Michelin star yet - predicting that it will gain a star very soon. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, with a spacious lobby and a cozy interior seating area with around 6 tables. The experience felt super personal given that there weren't that many tables in the room. The courses were so delicious and creative, with beautiful plating and innovative ingredients. I lost track of how many courses were served but I was definitely full after the meal! Throughout each course, a different chef comes up the our table to serve us and explain the ingredients within the dish. Don't miss out on anomaly before it really blows up and gains a Michelin star! read more

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Amazing place to go if you're looking to celebrate for a special occasion! Chef Mike is really passionate about food and his dishes -- he comes and serves most of the courses with an explanation and story, taking us through the seasons. You can tell he puts a lot of thought and effort into his dishes as he explains the method and time into preparing; it made me think that while we as diners can eat a dish in 2 minutes, we never know how hard and long it takes to make it! The staff are also all welcoming, funny and friendly. Most of the courses were vegetarian except the lamb 3 ways and the sea bass, which was an add-on. Personally, I loved the sea bass so I would recommend paying extra for it! We got complimentary sparkling wine as we waited for our table and since it was longer than intended, they refilled our glass. I loved the layout of the restaurant. They said that it used to be a yoga studio which you could never tell but I loved the open kitchen and front entrance area. read more

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I think it really depends on what food you are into and what menu you end up getting. We came here because my foodie friend RAVED about her experience the prior month. She said Anomaly was her new standard (and way better than 7Adams). While I found the experience certainly 1 Michelin star worthy, I'm not really into vegetables so was disappointed a majority of the meal centered on beet, fennel, or similarly unappealing veggies. My friend was a bit disappointed too as the prior menu was apparently a lot better. We did get to chat with the chef though and he's an incredibly nice and hardworking guy. I know it will get there! Looking forward to the next menu! read more

After touring the city as a pop-up, Anomaly SF finally has a permanent home--and it's absolutely stunning! Every dish seamlessly combines complex flavors with fun textures, like the egg with shiso potato foam or hot romanesco soup with lemon dry ice "snow". The drink pairing is an eclectic mix of wines, cider and sake. Also, the interior is intimate and chic, making the ambiance perfect for a date night! Congratulations to the Anomaly team!! read more

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What an extraordinary dining experience at Anomaly! From the exceptional service and warm ambience to the perfectly prepared, delicious food - each artistically prepared mouthful was a pop of exquisite sensations - a true gastronomic experience! Each course was a work of art, an explosion of tastes and a culinary masterpiece! Congratulations to Anomaly, San Francisco. One of my favorite fine dining experiences ever! read more

Excellent sophisticated chefs tasting! Would definitely keep coming back. Perfect date night spot! However, with dining outdoors during COVID, I hope there will be heat lamps up soon because we froze our butts off for this meal. I had a warm coat and a scarf on, but my teeth were still chattering sitting outside in the chilly SF night. This was a very affordable four course tasting for $83. Wine tasting was an additional $60. Reservations on Tock required. Every guest is started off with a cup of bubbly to begin the night. The dishes were fun and creative. The textures and flavors kept us wanting more. My favorite dishes of the night were: -Egg yolk Jam with Shiro Dashi whipped potato -Celtuce/Kohlrabi Soup with Nori Dippin Dots -Assorted Mignardises I had high expectations coming in for the miso scallion corn bread served with basil butter because one of my favorite foodie bloggers, foodiswhyimbroke, highly recommend it. It's not on the menu, but they surprised us mid-course with it after I had asked if they could offer it to us at an additional cost. Maybe they offer it at every tasting? Maybe you have to ask for it? Definitely ask for it as this is one of their staple dishes. I hope they continue to change up their menu throughout the year so we can keep coming back in the forthcoming months/years! read more

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Fantastic!! We entered and they gave us a welcome glass of Champagne which was a nice touch, and then took us to our table. We got the vegetarian and pescatarian menus - both were superb. 11 courses - you definitely get a lot of food, and leave full. 3 courses of dessert were amazing too! The scallop and celery root custard with caviar was the highlight for me! One for the books, will definitely be back. Perfect for date nights and special celebrations! read more

Went here for a fancy birthday dinner on a Saturday night. My partner got the omnivore menu with a wine pairing and I got the vegetarian option, which was the exact same except for the main course (cauliflower instead of steak). We showed up outside at 6:04pm as they were starting to let people into Serpentine and we were the last group there, so I'd recommend arriving promptly! The dinner took nearly 2 hours and consisted of 9 total dishes, most of which were very small. If you're super hungry you might want to eat beforehand. Our favorite dish was a zucchini corn soup with liquid-nitrogen frozen creme fraiche. It was unlike anything I've had before, and the temperature difference between the hot soup and icy topping was amazing. Most of the other dishes were excellent but didn't blow me away for the price. The weakest ones were probably the maitake mushroom veggie dish and the main course (steak for omnivores, cauliflower for vegetarians) - I wish they'd picked a more interesting veggie option than roasted cauliflower. I had two complaints about the service: 1. We were told that the wine pairing would be 5 wines (2 white, 2 red, and a dessert), but we only received 4 (2 white, 1 red, dessert) for the same price. Not sure if they forgot one or if the server who explained it was mistaken. 2. We ran out of water during the main course and it was never refilled. read more

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WOW WOW WOW!! Every time I come to Anomaly I am blown away! Chef Mike and his staff are super attentive. They will engage in conversation with you and truly care about the food and the experience you have. He will even go out of his way to curate a menu for vegans/ vegetarians/ pescatarians! Not the way other fine dining does where they just swap it for a veggie that is not up to par with the meat dish. I have been disappointed when I swapped for veggie at other fine dining where the meat course is so well done and then they just steam the veggie. Here you get a very well tailored alternative option. You also better act fast! Soon they will get a Michelin star! You always want to get on places before they do! What I love about every dish is it is so uniquely crafted with textures and flavors. He keeps some the same and it never gets old. I love it every time. What's crazy is he does the savory AND desserts so well! I always look forward to the techniques used in his desserts. Definite must for fine dining at a great price, great experience, great food! read more

Amazing food, service and ambiance. A little hip-hop music in the background coupled with amazing food and fabulous warm service!! We went to Single Thread in Yountville a few weeks back and Anomaly was better for us! @Mike and team, just amazing flavors!! This place for us is better than Single Thread, Angler, Selbys, Village Pub et al. We will definitely be back to try the winter menu!! read more

Really great dining experience. Got two glasses of sparkling wine to start the night and the service is really good. We were seated eighth in front of the open kitchen and we are able to see the whole cooking process. The food are great and worth each cents. Really recommend this place! read more

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Food - every single course is delicious and enjoyable. However, the portions are not that big. I don't usually eat a lot but I didn't feel full after finishing all the courses and the additional $17 scallop dish. Creativity - the courses are so creative. The most memorable dish is the corn soup that is extremely hot but has dry ice(?) poured into it. It was very interesting texture and feeling of hot and cold which was the intention. The proportions must be done right and you need to be careful not to burn your tongue. Service - the servers are very attentive. However, I don't think the server really knew the dishes like what they were made of and what each one represent. When the server presented the dishes she kind of mumbled through and it sounded like she was memorizing the description rather than feeling passionate about the food. Also, at one point the server asked if we're allergic to lamb and we said we're not. They said we wrote that on Tock when making the reservation which was false. They eventually switched the goat cheese from one dish to a different cheese since they thought were allergic to lamb. Also, we later got the bill that billed us 2 glasses of wine which was also wrong. We had to call Anomaly to fix the incorrect charge, but it was pretty easy and they fixed it immediately so it wasn't a big deal. Ambience - the pop up location was a cozy space in an old hotel. This is before they have their permanent location. I liked the intimidate setting but it felt a bit weird at first because I could hear what my neighboring tables were conversing on. read more

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In a city where dining costs quite a bit, it is almost unheard of to get a four-course meal for under $40. Anomaly's takeout menu manages to pull off this feat. I've dined at their seated pop-up restaurant a couple times, and thought that this takeout menu was my favorite. I think Anomaly hits a sweet spot of being elevated, yet accessible due to price and familiar flavors. I could see this concept do well for introducing more people to "fancier" dining. Of the menus I've had during takeout, Anomaly's menu did require notedly more at home plating. Instead of printout instructions, videos on Instagram introduced the courses and showed a photo of each plated dish. Some more video guidance would have been helpful. Realistically I knew my plating would look nothing like the photo, so I just went with my own inspiration! The menu started with tabil spiced beets with goat cheese and toasted garlic crunch. The warm coriander and caraway spice played well with the goat cheese tang, and the beets had a nice chew. This was my favorite course. I was glad to see the dangerously enjoyable miso scallion corn bread with basil butter from the previous menus as part of takeout. Chef threw in a pão de queijo as a bonus (another staple from his past menus, but this time not smoked). These puffs are best warm right out of the oven so I reheated them. The main course of pork belly and tenderloin was solid. The pork belly was extra fatty, the tenderloin tender, and the chicharron stayed crispy as it was packaged separately. The fennel was delicious, and the mint mandarin sauce tied it all together. Dessert was a corn pie covered in a vanilla glaze, with fresh peaches, and a fun basil meringue and granola. I liked the variety of textures, and while the pie was quite sweet, the fresh peaches offset it enough that it worked well. read more

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Every dish was delicious. Very unique palette, tart forward as some have said in other reviews. Was a perfect place to go for a birthday dinner for two. Romantic ambiance, great service.. I hope they get a Micheline star read more

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Fantastic dinner with excellent wine pairing. The fixed menu was delicious and artfully presented. Plan about 2 hrs which starts with a sparkling wine as you get seated. The courses are ever changing but highlights on this night was the tomato salad, seared scallop, steak, and fluffy cream cheese desert was awesome. There was more and wish I had taken a picture of the menu as it was all so good. Will be back to this one for sure though this is a temp location. They are working on a permanent facility. read more

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