Out shopping ion Union Square and stopped in. Campton Bar and Bistro Bartender and Server - David, he is so quick and great in service the whole bar area. Helped with choosing my drink and food. Wasabi Pea Snack Vodka Soda - Extra Lime Vodka Cranberry Curry Leaf Friwd Chicken The deco is so elegant and color is so calming. Beautiful paintings a vases in the lobby. A must visit. read more

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The chicken tikka masala, calamari, and crème brûlée are all highlights. David at the bar is truly the best.

We stopped by the Compton Bar and Bistro after dinner out because we weren't quite ready to call it a night. The vibe is modern French bistro--it's a cool place to hang. I ordered a vanilla lemon drop that was so, so delicious, it's been my new go-to drink. My husband opted for the pear-tini which he also enjoyed. Great place to grab a drink in the area. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Peartini and Vanilla Lemon Drop - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The cocktails were made well. Unfortunately service started out mediocre. Why do I say that? We sat at a clean table for over 5 minutes, a young girl kept walking by and never addressed us. She was trying to avoid eye contact. Finally flagged her down and asked for menus. Then David showed up and things turned around a bit. He was cheery and attentive. Drinks came out fairly quickly, but didn't get our waters. Same young girl walked to the table behind us, filled their water, looked at our table, didn't see water glasses and just walked away. Also ordered chicken 65, which was spicy with great flavors. Both the paan and espresso old fashioned were well made David was trying to provide great service to everyone, but could've used some help. It's small, quaint with a nice ambiance, but chaotic. We sat in a corner and seemed to have gotten lost, lol. read more

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The bar can get very loud. The service is fast and you can get most items you get at the restaurant across. We got the Kathi roll and chicken 69. Very delicious. The Kathi roll was just very very filling that i regretted getting the chicken. The bar is beautifully decorated. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Chicken Kathi roll - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stayed at the hotel and ate several times at the restaurant. Breakfast was included in our room rate. We have no issues with the breakfasts. But we did see on several websites that their restaurant had two Michelin stars. Unfortunately, we did not realize that the websites were badly out of date and the chef responsible for the two stars had left four years ago. We were excited to score dinner reservations at the restaurant, but were very disappointed by the dinner experience. The dinner menu is badly overpriced and the portion sizes are very small. A small bowl of plain white rice at the restaurant is $10. In general, the food was ok. The offerings were consistent with what you would find at a plain Indian restaurant in a Bay Area strip mall. Our stay at the hotel was a good value and we may stay there again in the future. But next time, we'll be eating dinner somewhere else. read more

Great service! The bar and bistro is quite small and quiet , almost a speakeasy vibe but the drinks and food are fantastic. I ordered the chicken curry while my husband ordered the prawn curry and both were delicious and very filling. Our appetizer was nothing short of amazing, smoked salmon brioche with a dill sauce and capers. I could have just ordered two more of these and been happy without the entrees. The would happily come back just for these brioches read more

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Was staying at the hotel that this gem is located in so decided to come and check it out. The food was amazing. Portions are a bit small but it's expected when eating a fine dining type of restaurant. I opted for the four course meal. Price was $70. I believe it was reasonably priced for everything that was include. Bread, a trio type appetizer, a second appetizer choice (I picked the crab soup), an entree (I picked the mango and coconut prawns), sorbet in between app and main course, and dessert (I picked the chocolate mouse). Sides were also included in the main course. My favorites were the dessert and prawns. The service was also 10/10. Their waitstaff was on top of it. read more

Food was delicious! Nicely portioned. Our server David was awesome! Very attentive and helpful. The space was cozy and intimate, which we genuinely appreciated. read more

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I stopped in for dinner on a weeknight in January. It was a random selection, I just looked at nearby restaurants as I was walking back to my hotel near Union Square from a long day of walking, museums, etc. The bistro was the perfect escape -- since I arrived around 6pm, it was fairly empty, just a few people at the bar and about 3 or 4 tables of singles/doubles. I ordered a glass of cabernet and it was wonderful, the bartender and waiter were very attentive. The room is very relaxing, this would also be a good place just to stop for a drink. I had the three cheese ravioli with brown butter and tomato compote -- delicious! They bring you a nice basket of sourdough and butter, no charge (I did partake, having done 25K steps worth of walking). Service was great, I would visit again for sure. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Glass of Cabernet Sauvignon at Compton Place Bistro. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Luved the decor! Was floored with the service! The food was tasty. Plenty of options on the menu. I truly appreciate that we were advised that the kitchen would be closing soon. We got our order in just in time and were so thankful! Quaint, just my style!!! read more

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Ordered the Kerala Prawn Curry, Dal Tadka and Crème Brûlée. The prawn curry had little too much coconut milk. The Dal Tadka was spicy and good. The Creme Brûlée was burnt little too much and bitter to taste. The service was fast and good. Nice ambiance. read more

We are so lucky that the hotel had a chef's special menu for the night we were staying at the TAj. This was no doubt the best chicken korma and malabar parantha i ever had!!! Soooo good. The curry leaves and the tadka at the top was soul satisfying!!!!! The chef Mr. George was so humble and nice to talk to. We also had prawns for appetizer- again AMAZING! Being food lovers, eating here was the highlight of our trip! We obviously took extra malabar paranthas because they were perfectly cooked and complimented the korma so well. Ended with mango mousse which was heavenly so we ordered twice Thanks Chef!!! We slept like babies that night after such a happy meal!!! read more

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Nice little place to grab a quick bite while staying at the hotel. The food is somewhat expensive, but expected when eating at a dining establishment in a hotel. As soon as I sat down, the bartender/server came over to my table with a glass of water and a menu. He was very attentive throughout my meal. I ordered the crispy calamari. It came out in about 5 minutes and was really nice and crispy. Probably the crispiest calamari I've ever had. Almost like fresh pork rinds crispy... which is much better than getting surprised by soggy, rubbery calamari. It was served with lemon and lime wedges. Very good tartar sauce. Might be good if they offered cocktail sauce with it as well, but I prefer mine with just tartar. After eating, I ordered the crème brûlée (as I always do if it's on a menu). It was good, but there wasn't enough vanilla and it wasn't as dense as it should be, but good nonetheless. The eating area is somewhat small and the bar has room for around 8 people. The whole place could fit maybe 30 guests, but during my stay I never saw it full. Wish I had more time to try other food options, they had some good looking ones! Wish I had snapped pictures of the menu because the pictures here on Yelp are very outdated and they no longer have the same menu pictured. Glad they didn't have a mandatory gratuity charge like the Bombay Brasserie did across the hall. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Crispy calamari - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I stopped in here because they offered Indian food, which I really like. I had a vodka martini with the Indian chicken dish, and a side of Brussel sprouts. Was really good. The dish had just a hint of spice, which worked out well! I would definitely stop by here again. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Chicken Indian restaurant on the bar menu along with the side of Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kinda pricey. Not sure I will come back again. You can get more tasty food for lower price somewhere else read more

Another place I'm beyond lucky to have visited. Campton place offers mind-bending presentations of Cal-Indian cuisine. The service is commensurate with what one would expect from a restaurant with two Michelin stars while the dishes are small and delicate.we now go to there bar area very often with small appetizer plates on other side of restaurant. Amazing team work and presentation. Highly recommended to everyone!! read more

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Ordered the curry scrambled eggs for breakfast, Very interesting and flavorful. Service is immaculate read more

The food at Campton Place is an absolute delight. It's like they have a secret wand hidden in the kitchen because they know how to transcend ingredients beyond comparison. Dining here is an absolute experience for your taste pupils. I have dined here both as an omnivore and as a (recent) vegetarian and their vegetarian tasting menu can fully hold its own next to high end ingredients such as lobster and duck breast. Their tasting menus are great but I did feel I overdid it last time when optimistically going for the 6 course meal. I felt they needed to roll me out by the end of the meal. The wine pairing is always spot on. Their sommelier really knows what they're doing. The service is great, not warm and fuzzy, but very professional. They will not leave a crumb on your table (literally). Different champagnes are offered at the beginning of the evening, each with a different price level. It is overall expensive, as you can expect from a Michelin star restaurant, but fully worth it for a special occasion. One area of improvement would be a vegan dessert. I felt bad for my partner having to eat a sorbet while I was enjoying delicious pastries. read more

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Michelin stars 26 and 27. Good food and service. I was thinking maybe a bit overpriced, however after an entire day in a work seminar just across the street, I was hungry... and this wasn't just the closest restaurant (just across the street from the Grand Hyatt) but it was also the closest two Michelin star restaurant. read more

The food is great and the service is even better. We like the breakfast place specially as it offered Indian breakfast as well. The regular restaurant is always busy and takes ever to serve the food. They were clearly short staffed. read more

My boyfriend and I had a reservation here for our anniversary and had an amazing night! We each ordered a four course meal (they ask that your party stick to either the preset or the four course to keep the pacing the same) as well as a glass of rosé. Before I get to what we ordered, I'd like to mention that there are a lot of delicious small bites given throughout the meal (about 6-7 I believe) - with one of them actually being my favorite dish of the night! The standouts from these were the fluffy naan bagel (truly the BEST thing I ate all night - I would order an entire basket of these if possible because it is literally like eating a buttery cloud) and the palate cleanser before dessert! The other notable additions were the potato and caviar starter and the little assortment of desserts at the end. On to what we ordered: Poached Lobster (5/5): Quite a sizable appetizer, the lobster was well cooked and was heavenly with the sauce! Spice pot (4/5): A fun dish with really bold flavors! I really enjoyed this one but found it to be a bit difficult to eat in the pot since it is encouraged that you try to eat everything together and I found myself having to be extra careful not to accidentally spill any out of the pot! I also wish it was a teeeeeeensy bit larger. Cod (4/5): Perfectly cooked cod - absolutely perfect. I do however, wish it was seasoned a bit more! The little veggies on the side though were the real star of the plate, just bursting with flavor! Day boat scallop (5/5): Another fun and creative dish! The scallops were wonderfully sweet and the chutney was so flavorful! Duck breast (5/5): Let me tell you about that SUPER CRISP SKIN! You know you're in for a good time when you hear that beautiful crack as you're cutting in. Everything on this plate was phenomenal and there was a good balance between savory and sweet. Lamb (4/5): This dish comes two ways which I really liked (I'm all about the variety)! It also comes with this amazing rice - a good mixture of flavors and textures! The meat was cooked well and was tasty but it didn't stand out as much as some of the other dishes. The portion for this one is probably the most hearty though! Cheese Cremeux (5/5): Wow, they really shine here with the desserts. While the entire dish was great (not too sweet) the star is the really the sorbet on the side! Concord Grape (5/5): Between the two desserts I think this one edges the other out! It is light and refreshing, not to mention beautiful!! I loved the snow and all the mixtures of flavors and textures (those toffee-like pieces are AMAZING!!) We also received an ube dessert for our anniversary with a little candle on it which was really cute! This was mousse like and was soooooooo decadent and rich. In total, we were probably here for about ~2 hours and felt that everything was paced really nicely! read more

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I just wrote a review for the Taj Campton Place, which I stayed at last night. This review is for the food/restaurant. Although the restaurant proper is currently closed, you can order food at the bar and via room service. On Saturday night I debated on what to have but settled on the Chicken Curry. The presentation was awesome and the quality and flavor was outstanding. This morning I ordered the Poha via room service and what a treat it was. I'd never had Poha before and am so glad that I made the choice. I'm a fan of the food here and will look forward to going to the bar (which is awesome) and having some more food there in the future. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Poha and Bloody Mary. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

2-Michelin Campton Place is situated in the lower level of Taj Campton Place Hotel. Its actually two restaurants in one, an elegant dining room with a tasting menu, and a more casual bar offering a bistro menu. If you're a fan of Indian cuisine, you will probably love the tasting menu. Lots of familiar spice flavors like turmeric, curry, yogurt-sauces, chutneys, etc. The creativity of the dishes is high, and you'll definitely get to experience the chef's genius. The appetizers and desserts really stood out, and service was excellent throughout. We felt the overall flavors of the dishes at Mourad last night was more to our liking, but still solid 4 stars for Campton. Campton's dishes have bold and strong flavors, due to their liberal use of spices and glazes on just about everything. My favorites from the tasting menu (aka Spice Route) were: Chef's Picnic at Golden Gate Park - wow this was an amuse bouche and not even on the menu! A mini taro-stuffed samosa, herb-coated lychee, fried squash blossom, and peach soda in a peach (similar to mango lassi) - 5 stars! Spice Pot with SF Fog - my sister loved this dish, and even uploaded a video on FB. A savory, salad like dish with crispy pani puri with tamarind and chutney. (5 stars) Cauliflower - Excellent, herby crust (5 stars) Halibut - Perfectly cooked and moist. Interesting green strawberry sauce (4 stars) Rack of Lamb - Cooked medium rare and flavorful from the outer crust. Great basmati rice side with peas and maitake mushrooms (5 stars) Desserts - All the desserts here were pretty solid and beautifully presented. The pluots were excellent for cleansing the palate but had a nice coconut sorbet. Melon dessert had that awesome Creamsicle and was a light, refreshing dessert. My least favorite dish was probably the quail - soft and juicy but way over-seasoned (3 stars). This was the alternative main for folks who don't eat lamb. read more

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Stayed here and hotel service staff was great. They have a nearby parking garage which is the cleanest I've ever seen, especially for SF. Got to the room and it was fine nothing great nothing bad either. I had dinner at the restaurant and while the menu was a little outdated, the preparation was perfect. I had the NY steak that was served with fries and a salad. Great service from the bartender. In the morning I also visited the restaurant and the breakfast menu was really enticing. A nice mix of Indian and American dishes. I had the Desi omelette which was amazing! The restaurant seemed very understaffed unfortunately but that is that state of the industry these days so not fault to them. Overall a nice above average place to stay. read more

I've only been here for breakfast or eaten room service as a guest in their hotel. BUT the first time I was a guest I ordered an omelet from room service and it was -- hands down -- one of the BEST omelets I have ever eaten. I have breakfast once or twice a year. Yes it's expensive, but the service is impeccable, the restaurant is sedate and welcoming, and everything is well made. The English muffins are actually baked goods. House made marmalade and raspberry jam. High quality butter. The home fries are made to share. Nicely seasoned with caramelized onions. What brings me back each time is the masala omelet. It's a flat omelet with tomatoes and mild chilies and masala seasoning. A lovely Anglo-Indian dish. I've had the malted waffles when with a friend to share. And the seasonal fruit is always an interesting combo -- not just melon and an insipid strawberry like so many places. I wish they had later brunch hours. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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When you think fine cuisine, you never really think of Indian food but Campton Place truly delivers an exceptional tasting menu. I came here on a Friday night and tried their spice route menu, including: (1). Starters (not officially in the menu) included potato yogurt with caviar, foie on blini with candied kumquat, naan with ricotta and a waffle (2). The Spice Pot - chaas, tamarind chutney and cilantro. (3). Artisan Foie Gras - this is the supplement and is the highlight of this meal. Highly recommended (4). Maine lobster with cauliflower, green mango and coastal curry sauce (5). Chilled Sago with kale, buttermilk and dill (6). Black cod with green strawberry chutney, curry leaf and ghee (7). Lamb Rack with green garlic, pea composition, pickled carrots and yogurt (8). Dessert included a palate cleanser (sorbet), the brokaw kiwi with banana, litchi and macadamia and candies. The brokaw kiwi was outstanding!!! This is the only Michelin starred Indian restaurant in SF and is well deserving of that award. Service was very attentive without being too intrusive. The restaurant is just gorgeous and the ambiance and music was quite relaxing. The meal itself was well paced and I left here feeling satisfied (but not too full). I will definitely come here again. read more

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Overall: 7.5/10 Chose this restaurant for my birthday celebration. I would expect most of the main courses to be 8/10 for $167 set menu per person. However most of the dishes missed something. Their desserts were all delicious though, don't miss their sorbets! For this price range I would go to Gary Danko for the food and ambience. Bread: 8.5/10 OMG I LOVE their bread! It was so soft and so delicious with the butter! I wish I can eat this everyday! Dark Chocolate: 8/10 Cheese Cremeux: 8/10 Guinea Hen: 8/10 Black Cod: 7.5/10 Poached Lobster: 7.5/10 Spice Pot: 7/10 Day Boat Scallop: 7/10 read more

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Came here for the bistro lunch, the ambience is pretty casual, people are catching up with their friends or grabbing a bite after their shopping spree around Union Square. lots of commotion, just like the neighborhood it is located in. The bistro feels a bit cramped, the interior is also very old school, not really to my liking. Tried the Dahi Puri, a bit sweet for my taste. Ordered the fish curry, but they first sent me the chicken by mistake. The curry is very light, almost like soup, with pieces of rubbery meat floating around, not the most appetizing curry I've had. Also tried the elderberry cheesecake for dessert. I like the fact that they use housemade ice-cream. But somehow the cheesecake is too moist. I enjoy an airy fluffy cheesecake, but theirs is too mushy for me. Food overall is soso, but their servers are very friendly and seem to build good rapports with the customers. read more

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Mediocre hotel breakfast. The bar was a nice area though, and the bartenders and people were even nicer.

Great value for the quality of the food. The ambience is a little bit dated (they should get rid of those shabby looking plants at the window) but the lunch was great value. $40 for 2 courses and $50 for 3 courses. One can substitute appetizer for dessert for additional $5. The entire experience wasn't as stellar as a 2-star Michelin place (which it is) but then again one is not paying at 2-Michelin star prices. We really liked the innovative Indian sauces for the various dishes and the Indian-Californian flare. We really liked - Maine lobster appetizer with puffed black rice and Indian curry: love the sauce on this one and the texture of the lobster. A winner. Pretty good: Dungeness crab pillow - basically a naan pillow with crab fillin with caramelized onions. The description on the menu is a bit misleading (especially for my fiancé who didn't want to have any carbs) Spiced Tandoor chicken - good spice on this one. Pretty substantial naan. Thicker version of naan. Angus beef tenderloin - the meat quality was just OK. Can be more flavorful. This is a substantial dish - order if you come with a big appetite. Skip: Charred Asparagus - the asparagus wasn't tender enough. Need better ingredient. Maitake mushroom - these are fried. Again pretty misleading description on the menu. A bit too greasy for my taste. read more

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I understand it's michelin starred and I expected that First off let me say the service was impeccable and that's best part of my experience. Ok so my stomach did not agree with the food. I don't know what happened. I ordered the vegetarian menu and I was expecting something delicious ... which I did get but it was too spicy and there was too much black pepper. Each item did tasted progressively worse. It was not for me basically. I had major stomach issues after. My experience Pros: top shelf service, decor, spice pot, and dessert Cons: food gave me stomach problems and am nauseous Not what I expected from a two star Michelin rated restaurant read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Campton Place Endive Salad - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Here for a birthday celebration. TLDR: come here for some fantastic fine dining experience with creative indian fusion and prepare to be be wooed with their presentation Ambiance: elegant, but outdated setting Service: impeccable. Very hospitable and gave me a generous birthday dessert Food: great indian fusion with traditional french service and californian ingredients. We went with the 6 course menu. Love the spices; love the creativity; the presentation of all the courses were amazing. Almost all the dishes were OUTSTANDING with good value. Would have given this place a solid 5 stars if the main wasn't such a huge disappointment. It should be the star of the show but I got the Wagyu supplement and it was probably at the bottom of all the places I've ate at. Hard to cut, and not easy to chew, truffle didn't come through very well. The bf had the regular main with the hen and wasn't as impressed either. read more

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(5ish stars) We ordered the 6 course meal at $165 each and a bottle of wine to share. The best best part of the meal were the endless surprises of small bites and treats that accompany your meal and aren't listed on the set menu! It was these ever present small touches that made the meal fun and constantly surprised me. My favorite of the listed dishes was probably the lobster tail and the quail. Of course the meat is the star of the plate but for me the memorable parts of them are the fantastic sauces that just elevate all of the flavors. Seriously, would likely pay the same steep prices just for the sauces :) My favorite of the non listed dishes were the fluffy naan-like everything bagel and an intriguing pear-hazelnut mini popsicle. I'm giving Campton "5ish" stars because of the pacing of the meal (thought it was a bit fast for my preference) and I didn't love the scallop dosa (though I've seen some reviews raving about it). read more

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This place still holds up after all these years. In fact, I think it keeps getting better. Campton Place is a true San Francisco institution. You can't beat the Union Square location; the East-Meets-West cuisine; the old-school cocktails; the friendly/attentive service; etc. For the past 7 years, my friends and I come here to celebrate our birthdays. And (God willing) I plan on returning here 7 years from now to toast more candles on my bday cake. I usually stick with their tried and true Grilled Spiced Chicken Sandwich served with mint yoghurt and fries. It always hits the spot! And their fries are some of the best in the city. If you're doing some holiday shopping in Union Square this year, I'd recommend visiting Campton Place for some yummy bites & beverages. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - chicken sandwich and fries - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dined at the bistro bar at lunch and enjoyed the most insanely flavorful kerala fish (halibut) curry served with rice, lime pickle and poppadom chips. Worth every penny! Great service and strong recommendations. This is a gem. read more

Campton Bar and Bistro - Kerala fish curry - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Behind every biatch is a man who made her that way. Any woman scorned can relate and for years, this was my excuse for my man-hating ways. And then there were couples. UGH. The sight of lovey dovey couples made me want to stick two fingers down my throat. GET A FREAKIN' ROOM. But, inside I was just envious. Several months ago, Mr. NSS unexpectedly came into my life and showed me that not every guy is the same. I'm not big on celebrating birthdays because it reminds me of another year I'm getting older. He, however was adamant about doing something. So what does he do? He made a YouTube video of how we met which turned me into a Kleenex box hugging baby...at work. He doesn't care for fine dining but knowing how much of a Michelin starred restaurant snob I was, he made his first restaurant reservations ever (yes, first ever!) at Campton Place for dinner and even had flowers sent to the restaurant. It doesn't stop there. After hearing me bitching all day about how stressed I was, he surprised me at my office with a bottle of red wine and disposible wine glasses in tote before dinner. Many of you reading may be thinking, "Oh gawd, look at his beezie gloating about her BF...get to the phucking review already!!!" Ok, so here it goes... Since 2011, Campton Place (located inside the boutique Campton Hotel) has held one Michelin Star. Focusing on New American cuisine with Mediterranean influences, I noticed a bit of an Indian flair which came all together when I found out, Chef Srijith Gopinathan became the Executive Chef of Campton Place back in February. As the 20th Michelin starred restaurant on my list, I can say without a doubt that Campton Place's food and service was great but it was not spectacular and definitely not 5 Star worthy in my book. I felt something was missing in each dish to "wow" me and the atmosphere was a bit stuffy with most patrons 30-40 years our senior (not a bad thing but a bit awkward). F O O D The $95 Tasting Menu didn't entice us so we decided to make our own by choosing two appetizers and two entrees each and sharing one dessert. *Risotto w/ Sea Urchin, Corn & Summer Truffle (Appetizer - $24) - 4.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/iU-XQ4dhII3WF1UKR4XrNQ?select=m1KHuukvcthDV_jzyTpoRA#m1KHuukvcthDV_jzyTpoRA My favorite dish of the night, the creamy risotto was sublime against the custardy uni with the fried onion giving a delicious textural contrast. The shaving of summer truffles atop luxuriously completed this dish. *Maine Lobster w/ Sago Upma, Tomato Butter & Cilantro (Appetizer - $24) - 3.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/iU-XQ4dhII3WF1UKR4XrNQ?select=m1KHuukvcthDV_jzyTpoRA#wWPHJoiB5jAxnNEzMUOv-w Although the lobster was tenderly sweet, the bit of Indian spices in the tomato butter overwhelmed the delicate lobster. I was also not a fan of the sago upma which was like a tapioca boba cake. *Ricotta Dumplings w/ Lobster Mushrooms, Pea Greens & Mushroom Essence (Entree - $25) - 3.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/iU-XQ4dhII3WF1UKR4XrNQ?select=m1KHuukvcthDV_jzyTpoRA#dgT5k-H5FWYTYmaxfMa_-A Like a cheesy gnocchi, the ricotta dumplings were rich and satisfying with an earthiness from the firm lobster mushrooms. *Liberty Farm Duck Breast w/ Smoked Fig Jam, Turnip, Star Anise Jus & White Port (Entree - $36) - 3.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/iU-XQ4dhII3WF1UKR4XrNQ?select=m1KHuukvcthDV_jzyTpoRA#3pZfW7d9RgoC0rkpWWhTHQ Cooked to a perfect medium rare, the skin was crisp and the duck tender but the skin was overseasoned as it left a lingering saltiness on my palate. I did like the sweet pepperiness of the fig jam, star anise, and white port though. *"Chocolate": Caramelia Mousse, Dark Chocolate Ice Cream & Almond Praline Tuile ($10) - 4 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/iU-XQ4dhII3WF1UKR4XrNQ?select=m1KHuukvcthDV_jzyTpoRA#C7Wnaqj_3gUFcRpJbc2USw I'm not much of a chocolate person but I thoroughly enjoyed this dessert as the airy mousse, rich chocolate ice cream, and crunchy almond praline trio was decadent and satisfying yet light. S E R V I C E Professional and refined as you would expect from a fine dining restaurant. Food service was timely, water glasses and wine glasses promptly filled, and we were checked on several times throughout dinner which is all I ask for. For a Michelin starred restaurant, something which I can't put my finger on was just missing though. A M B I A N C E / D E C O R Contemporary and classy with an beige and brown décor with one huge floral centerpiece atop of the dining room. Well-spaced tables (~9-10) and booths (~5) make Campton Place a great place for celebrating a special occasion with just enough intimacy. P A R K I N G Sutter/Stockton Garage is one block up. $8 nightly flat rate after 5PM. I promised myself that I would NEVER be one of those annoying girls gloating about how wonderful their BF is but sometimes promises are meant to be broken. I'm one very very LUCKY girl...I will leave it at that. read more

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Before traipsing about the city, my wife and I wanted to grab lunch at one of our favorite restaurants in town. The ambiance is what we love about Campton Place Restaurant. But this afternoon, the dining room was awash with activities. We were glad they seated us at a booth again. It's comfortable and more intimate. It happened to fall on the Dine About Town (DAT) week. We were informed that only DAT special menu was available. It seemed a little odd that we couldn't order dishes from the regular menu but it wasn't a big deal. We came with an open mind to try anything. The palate cleanser served during this lunch was the AAA Foam. My taste buds were happy to pick up the essence of the Apple, Arugula and Avocado. It was absolutely refreshing! It's great they haven't phased out this amuse bouche. The Sunchoke Velouté was creamy. My wife loved the Beech Mushroom aroma. I enjoyed the Winter Salad. It felt very wholesome. The goat cheese was mild but went well with the lemon dressing. My Braised Beef Short Rib was savory. The meat was tender and the flavor was infused perfectly. The black truffle potato puree was smooth indeed. I even ate the kale! Very disappointingly, the Pacific Bass was a major flop. As much as my wife hates to waste food, especially fish which she loves, she simply couldn't bring herself to continue after a few bites. The fish was tough to chew. And they didn't give enough sauce to alleviate the dryness. Overcooked fish is not pleasant in the mouth. You should not have to drown it in sauce just so it could go down easier. A wait staff asked how the entrees had turned out for us, perhaps rhetorically. We mentioned about the "fish glitch." He apologized and that's that. Onward to the dessert, the Panna Cotta was pretty looking. The subtle tanginess was quite nice, not a bad way to end this meal. It didn't seem like the kitchen was able to handle the volume that DAT had brought forth. The ambiance also took a dive as the noise level went up this afternoon. Our main waiter, Billy, was attentive and thoughtful the entire time we were there. Unfortunately, it was obvious that some of the staff needed a little more training. Things like switching our dishes by mistake, and delivering food without explaining the ensemble should not have happened at such an establishment. But Billy was able to cover for them. We didn't encounter any of these minuses in our previous visit. Based on this experience, I would make sure to only return when there aren't any special events. read more

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We came here for a special occasion dinner and loved it. Creative Cal-Indian fusion food with beautiful presentation. Service : The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about all their courses. They also have somilier to help out with wine selection. Food : don't go here expecting traditional Indian food, you will be disappointed. The food is more Cal- Indian fusion and small plate style. We went for the 4 course menu, but it was more like 8 courses. We started out with a number of finger foods before getting to the the actual menu. Really liked the everything naan (play on everything bagel) , leek pakoda and the mini vada ( showcasing flavor of black lentils). From the menu itself, the halibut, chaas ( presented in a small flowerpot with Puri) and the asparagus dish stood out. Our main course ( lamb and a cauliflower dish with Kal appam + stew) was good but not great. The desserts though very amazing. They had about 3 different dessert courses including an assortment of chocolates and barfi. Suggestions: the main course should be the star of the menu and we felt it was not and I see other reviews saying that as well. Would really like to see something great there . Also do increase your selection of wine by the glass. read more

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I've always wanted to try Campton Place. When I saw they were participating in Dine About Town, I thought it'd be a perfect time to check them out as they are close to work! January 2013 *Bread: Olive & sourdough http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/campton-place-restaurant-san-francisco#bc6Abidkuot4KeTQ_M6Yeg *Amuse bouche http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/campton-place-restaurant-san-francisco#lGaYh-aaSLmKLCkk4MgXFw *Sunchoke veloute http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/campton-place-restaurant-san-francisco#dlvCAaxmINz94WSfS025_A *Slow cooked beef short rib http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/campton-place-restaurant-san-francisco#P05UkF6yVWvXnYDD8Vew-w I think Campton Place has one of the better DAT menus for lunch. For $18.95, they give you an amuse and two courses, so I was definitely full after my meal! The veloute was creamy and comforting. The short ribs were tender and delicious! Definitely two solid dishes. If you've been wanting to try Campton Place, but don't want to commit to a full on dinner, their lunch DAT is a good option! read more