Cancel

Open app

Search

Chambers

3.8 (1k reviews)
Closed • Closed

Services - Chambers

Bartending services

Catering services

Event lighting services

Chambers Photos

CHAMBERS ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Trendy
Classy
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Chambers

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Jess B.

This bar/restaurant is connected to the Phoenix hotel in the tenderloin. Cool retro vibe, smells very retro inside and definitely has been around a long time. Friendly staff and service both at the bar and for dining. The menu was very small and casual, the cocktails were ok. Overall I wouldn't come back for another go.

Salmon and cocktails!
Priscilla L.

3 stars for the service, atmosphere, and food+cocktails(really yum)!! Keep in mind, this restaurant is in Tenderloin. It is not considered a very safe area in SF. If you're going alone, I would not recommend it. Even with others, I felt very much on guard during the walk from the closest parking garage to the restaurant. Upon arriving, the smell of pee engulfed our noses. The doors are big and heavy, and also very much peed on. There was pee dripping down from the door onto the floor. The entrance itself also had puddles of pee. We needed to bend over, stretch the arm out to open the door, and hop over the puddles. It stinks pretty bad. Once you're inside, you're good though. It is an incredibly chill vibe to drink at and to eat here next to the books, records, and by the pool. It's a bigger restaurant and has a lounge feeling. The food here is not too expensive, but it tastes like it should be! For the price, it's certainly impressive. The drinks are wonderful and we loved each cocktail. The food quality from the items we tried was amazing. If you're willing to get through the walk and into the door, this is a spot to try.

brunch burger (20$)
David D.

Brunched here with some friends who were visiting out of town; part of the goal was to find a laid-back and hip spot. Chambers did not disappoint on that front. We made reservations for a weekend brunch and when we arrived we were a bit surprised to find out that we were the only group in the restaurant. Now, I will leave it up to you to read into an empty restaurant during a weekend brunch in SF--good sign? Bad sign? Those thoughts left my head because I was impressed with the interior space; it is like a man cave retro audio room meets a bar, very nice. The food, on the other hand, was rather mundane to high average. I ordered the chicken and waffles and was expecting a sweet and salty, juicy, meal. But, both the waffles and chicken were dry; the saving grace was that the taste balance of sweet and savory was on point so the plate was cleaned. I got to try their brunch burger, which is a conglomeration of beef, fried egg, candied bacon, harissa aioli, cheddar cheese, hollandaise. served with fries. I realized I probably should have ordered that (too!) because it hit the spot; I just wish we had more fries to share. I really liked the ambiance and the space. If you want a brunch place that is fitting for some fine conversation in wonderful environment, put Chambers on your list.

current outdoor dining menu
Ray F.

This dinner restaurant sits on the property at the Phoenix hotel and shares a common side with the interior poolside courtyard. During the pandemic this eatery appears to inly be open for dinner service from 5pm to 9pm and it caters to the hotel guests specifically with I am assuming a small walk in crowd feom outside the compound. All of the staff I encountered, three or four people, were all under face cover, professional, friendly and kind. My server brought me water with my menu and then mentioned the nights specials. The menu looked good with several different choices and something for most tastes. After perusing the menu, I opted for the evenings special - fried chicken with bbq beans and sweet cornbread. I ordered a Pacifico with my dinner. A cold beer with my meal appeared within less than 15 minutes of ordering, the fried chicken was okay, a little heavy on the breaded coating for my likes but it was still okay. The bbq beans were good bit a small portion and the sweet cornbread may have been the highlight of the meal. Served in a small cast iron skillet it was absolutely delicious and the best part of my meal. The servers are all professional, the service is pretty quick, the food okay, the beer cold. This poolside locale is comfortable for outside dining al fresco. Though it was very windy the night of my visit the wind block partitions and exterior space heaters everywhere helped offset the night winds and chill. 3 Stars - it served its purpose for a close to my hotel meal - literally across the pool area from my room. Food okay not great not bad - okay, and the location to my nights stay hard to beat. 00707

Desiree B.

Chambers is absolutely amazing. I've spend one of my most memorable and best New Year's Eve here about 7 years ago for dinner and after party. It was one for the books! My point is I've come back this year multiple times, yet again to be swooned by the customer service and amazing food. It's STILL such a vibe!!! The music.. the down to earth ness.. the chic vibes of feeling so elite yet right in the heart of the tenderloin. I will never get tired of the vinyl decor. I love it here and hope it stays forever ! Come here if you just want good vibes, easy going, down to earth, and just to feel so SF.

English muffin brunch burger with fresh greens salad
Ben R.

Do you know the muffin man?! F*** yeah I know the muffin man. He made an amazing English muffin burger for brunch today with fried egg, candied bacon, harissa aioli, fiscalini smoked cheddar, tahini hollandaise, sweet and spicy pickles! Mouth-watering Homer Simpson drool level! *Uuuggghghgghghlllll*

Brunch burger.. nom nom!
Jennifer D.

Restaurant located at the very funky retro Phoenix Hotel serving up some tasty tavern fare in the heart of the Tenderloin. Brunched with a group of my SF pals while in town for a big birthday bash which was held the night prior in the very same restaurant back bar area. I enjoyed the brunch burger, although I ordered it medium rare it arrived well done (Boo!!).. brisket/chuck blend burger topped with fried egg, candied bacon, cheddar, harissa aioli, and hollandaise accompanied by fries, this burger has all you want in a brunch burger (points off for messing up the cook- medium rare would have been awesome). One of my friends had the New York steak & eggs, and man was that good! Juicy New York strip with green garlic chimichuri (they got the medium rare cook on that right!) served with eggs and crispy patatas bravas with pimento aioli.. so good! Also notable are a most excellent bloody Mary (vodka) and bloody Maria (tequila).. they ran out of bloody mix (due to my large group of brunchers - hair of the dog from the party the night before! Lol). If you're staying at the Phoenix or in the Tenderloin, this is a great place to grab a bite for sure ;)

Allister D.

This restaurant is really unique in many ways. I feel like this hotel used to be a motel 6, got bought out, and transformed into a boutique hotel from LA. It's great because they have fire pits, cabana seats, a cocktail bar and a high-profile restaurant. My favorite table is the communal table by the vinyl disc library. Me and some friends had dinner and celebrated my bday. I thought their burger was cooked perfectly, steak was grilled perfectly, and their desserts were delicious. I was given a free tiramisu cake with a candle! The food is a bit too pricey though with my table of 8 paying over $500! That's a lot of money for some tapas style food. Their cocktails are delicious especially the Santeria! I would def come back again but more for the lounging and drinking. The night vibes in here is great with lots of people and a medium-high voice tone atmosphere.

Taylor Z.

Really cool and intimate space inside. The decor and lighting is perfect for a date or small group of people. I absolutely loved the food and had the ahi tuna. The risotto was absolutely buttery and fluffy. The ahi tuna was absolutely delicious and pretty high quality. Will definitely be back :)

Burger and fries
Christina D.

So glad these guys are open for dining again! I went on opening night, and it was really great to see how spaced out the tables were and how gorgeous the ambiance still is. We started off with wine (of course) and I got the burger and fries. It was a perfect portion size to go with drinks, so I wasn't overly full. I used to come to Chambers all the time before the pandemic, so seeing them back in action was such a treat. The area around Chambers isn't the greatest, so just be mindful when you arrive and depart. Other than that, I LOVE this spot!

Octopus
Alejandra A.

I was SO excited to come here for Valentine's Day. And yes, if we're just rating the ambiance this gets a 5/5. But this is about the food. Me and my boyfriend love going to nice restaurants for special occasions, or whenever we're in the mood. I say that to emphasize my next point, which is that I have a pretty good idea about price point versus quality of food. To be transparent, this place charged us nearly $200 for a few dishes that were NOT up to par with the price, ambience, and expectations. Carrots with couscous: the carrots were burnt and extremely dry. You don't have to taste it, you can tell from looking at my picture. The couscous was well cooked but bland. Octopus appetizer: very overcooked and rubbery. Octopus is one of my favorite appetizers that I love to order at restaurants when it is on the menu, and this was a real let down. The sauce, minced veggies, and rice base was good. Mac & cheese: don't get me wrong this was good, but it tasted SO average. Like mac & cheese I make at home. We couldn't taste a single drop of truffle which is the "uniqueness" of this mac & cheese. Pork: this was my favorite dish! The mustard seeds gave the dish such balance with the savory meat and the sweet applesauce. Which leads me to my next point, the house made applesauce was sent from the gods. Very textures, natural sweetness, and a great pair with the pork. Steak: this was good, cooked too rate for my liking despite asking for "medium." The chimichurry sauce poured on top was the star of the show, the meat didn't have much flavor without the sauce. Hazelnut cheesecake: exactly as delicious as you're imagining it. It tasted like a Nutella cheesecake! But with more richness, depth, and it was a pretty big slice. This place was on our list for a while, my boyfriend was especially excited because he had been waiting months to check this place out. As good as the cheesecake was, I don't think I'll be returning.

See all

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Miguel P.
77
52
44

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 13
Thanks 0
Love this 11
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Natasha M.
1135
307
76

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of David D.
2289
359
1750

4 years ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 0
Love this 12
Oh no 3
Photo of Ray F.
806
1261
5941

6 years ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 0
Love this 6
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ben R.
747
8
7

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1
Photo of Taylor Z.
1157
2178
4679

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0
Photo of Edna G.
738
1520
18966

8 years ago

Helpful 11
Thanks 0
Love this 13
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Pam N.
120
321
1429

9 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amy D.
911
3758
8819

9 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Gina P.
0
70
25

5 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 26

Ask the Community - Chambers

Is this 21+?

Hi there! We are a restaurant, where we welcome all ages. However, when the kitchen closes we do turn into a 21+ location. Please let me know if I can further assist!

Can this space accommodate a party of 20-22?

Yes! Are you looking to join us? I’d be happy to help!

View All 3 Questions

You might also consider

Ingredients - Mushroom risotto

Ingredients

4.9(87 reviews)
2.3 mi•Noe Valley

We were in the city visiting, found ourselves near Diamond Heights around dinner time, found this…read moreplace Ingredients on Yelp. High ratings, few reviews, but we were adventurous and decided to try it, glad we did. Ingredients is on a corner, looked relatively new from the outside LED "Open" sign prominent in the window. Once we walked in, however, we entered a different world from what we were expecting. Luxurious mustard seats, lots of tables for four, seating with high gray bench banquettes, reminding me of a 70s tune ("Diamonds in the back..."); retro vibe elegantly done with modern lighting and sconces. Not cheesy by any stretch, but in a neighborhood place you could wear sweats or a suit to eat at. Our waiter was Jackie, an enthusiastic young man who seemed like he wasn't just there to wait on tables. Throughout the evening he was easy to chat with while being knowledgeable about his food he served without being condescending. He made someone unfamiliar with the menu feel new-to-us dishes weren't going to be an experiment. We ordered the beet salad, the 8 ounce hamburger with fries, the mushroom risotto, and on Jackie's recommendation the Nepal BBQ ribs. In the meantime they served us house made brioche buns-warm, soft, delicate and chewy, flaky; reminded me of Texas Roadhouse buns, but far better. Served with a little olive oil and balsamic in a separated dish, you could eat them plain and enjoy the craftsmanship of baked excellence. We wanted more but in retrospect we would've been filled up with brioche and not enjoyed the meal. Tough choice. The roasted beet salad, served with shaved fennel, a beet balsamic jus, and an apple-citrus slaw that was fresh, sweet with hints of citrus offset by the fennel so it wasn't cloyingly sweet. The textures were enjoyable-the softness of the beets with the crunch of the fennel slaw, we anxiously cleaned the plate! Next came the risotto and the burger. What was enjoyable was the mushroom risotto-a refreshing presentation of toothsome Arborio, creamy yet firm, interplaying with a variety of mushrooms that immediately became one of the better risotto we've had, texturally excellent, not one note like most risotto, it came out hot but not searing; deft hands created a concoction that kept us going back for more. The burger was simple, cooked medium, but one of the best we've had in a very long time. We should qualify the burger as a cheeseburger as we were given a choice- bleu cheese or cheddar, we chose the bleu cheese and it was a good choice, just the right amount complimenting the veggies that came with burger. Oh, the fries-skinny, perfectly fried they stayed equally crunchy from first to last, served in a mini fry basket that was cute but it also showed they meant business, these fries were better than that Irish fast food place, and aren't they the iconic standard of French fries? IMO Ingredients is now the new standard. They were served with house made ketchup, excellent with or without. The ribs came last originally accompanied by a Mac and cheese but since we ordered risotto they served the ribs separately with a slaw. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone, but a little more savory than sweet , served with just enough sauce to accompany the ribs without being messy, easy enough to eat using knife and fork, the kicker was a hint of five spice, subtle enough if it's in your background, but not an annoyance if it's not. Flavorful, hearty, filling, delicious, We ended our meal with a homemade "apple pie," a creation made of thinly sliced apples, perhaps poached, with cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, along with fresh fruit, and a yummy scoop of "creamy"mango sorbet. Lots of surprising good vibes-no crust, all apple, not heavy; the mix of spices played well with each other; mango sorbet wasn't icy like sorbets tend to be, the fresh fruits added a touch of freshness to the dish that could have been sweet-centric, but not. A delicate yet satisfying end to a delicious meal. We met the chef, Sok, at the end of our meal, who had his culinary training n Kathmandu and expanded his repertoire in his world travels. He definitely knows how to elevate a good meal, and his Nepal and French influences add an understated flair to what he cooks. Sok takes tremendous pride in what he presents to the diner, evidenced by who he hires, and how each dish is presented. Dining in Ingredients is gratifying, from the dining room to the staff to the dishes themselves. More people should give Ingredients a try, a gem of a neighborhood find, a rarity in SF! Thank you so much, we have a new favorite restaurant!

My wife, 2-year old, and I had an amazing dining experience at Ingredients. It was very easy to get…read morea reservation, and they seated us specifically so that our child could get a great view out the window. The wait staff was fantastic--friendly, kind, attentive, and speedy, and they went above and beyond several times throughout the meal (making accommodations for our son, as well as even gifting us a free dessert wine for no apparent reason, which I won't complain about!). We ordered the momos, Brussels sprout salad, carne asada, and rack of lamb (as well as a spaghetti with a side of wild mushrooms for our son). Every dish was spectacular and cooked well, delivered with good pacing, and had really lovely plating. For dessert, we enjoyed their apple pie with gelato. Highly recommend! It's awesome to have a tasty restaurant in such a great location.

Photos
Ingredients
Ingredients - Roasted beet salad, fennel slaw

Roasted beet salad, fennel slaw

Ingredients - 8ozhamburger, blue cheese,fries, house made ketchup

See all

8ozhamburger, blue cheese,fries, house made ketchup

Trestle - Pan seared black cod

Trestle

4.4(1.4k reviews)
1.2 mi•Financial District
•$$$

One of my favorite dining experiences in SF (and it's a tough category to win in)! This review is…read morelong overdue as I had an amazing experience at Trestle for a birthday dinner a whole year ago. By sheer luck, my birthday coincided with the 4-course for $45 promotion they were running for their 10-year anniversary. I had to jump at the opportunity, especially since the menu was built from the all time favorite items at the restaurant since their opening. I really couldn't think of a better way to experience a restaurant for the first time. While some set course meals have a few misses, this one was just hit after hit the entire way through. I really felt as if every course was complimentary, but different enough in their own way to stand on their own and make an impact. Tldr: the food was amazing! The icing on the cake (figuratively and literally) was just how far they went out of their way to make my birthday night special. Exceptional service, bringing out a complimentary dessert with a candle, and even leaving a personalized card elevated this experience to the next level. Would highly recommend paying Trestle a visit, and I can't wait for the next time I'm able to try their new menus myself!

Can no longer recommend for special night…read more My husband and I came here a number of times probably 8-10 years ago. We always had a really great dining experience but after moving further away and having kids, we never found our way back until recently. Having nostalgia and taking advantage of being child free, we came here for my birthday. While we were greated with great friendliness by the female hostess and even handed a nice little happy birthday card/note, the mood was pretty quickly killed. Our waiter (an Asian male) literally dropped off the menu and asked for our water order with zero conversation. I took regular still water and my husband asked for sparkling water. We waited quite a while watching him exchange pleasantries with the table next to us (a group of 4) and even the other table of two on our other side. I could see the dining room from my seat and noticed that the tables of people who arrived before and after us all has their drinks - some with cokes and other with wine. My husband after maybe 5-10 minutes still had no water. When the waiter finally came back to us, he said in the most curt tone I have experience at a restaurant - tell me your whole order now. I interjected saying, excuse me my husband has not even received his water yet. He seemed annoyed at my response and just said, your water will come out with your food. What kind of response was that? It was not apologetic and almost accusatory that I dated ask. I told him that I'm seeing everyone else served their drinks, water seems like a bare minimum request after all our wait. He continued to be pretty rude. Never explained the menu or made any recommendations. Just "ok". It was a really unpleasant birthday dinner. We told ourselves maybe he has some spectrum qualities, but based on his interactions with the table next to us that didn't seem like a plausible excuse. Service aside, the food pacing was so fast. It felt like there was no time to enjoy the meal because once they took one plate away it seemed like the next course was immediately served. Overall the meal was satisfactory, but I don't think we'll ever be coming back at this point with so many other options in the city. We felt really unwelcomed by the service for whatever reason.

Photos
Trestle - Inside

Inside

Trestle - Cod with potato and cabbage

Cod with potato and cabbage

Trestle - Pickle beer

See all

Pickle beer

Ernest - Basque cheesecake, hazelnut soft serve sundae

Ernest

4.3(654 reviews)
1.4 mi•Mission
•$$$

definitely do the tasting menu for $138!! they say its 3 courses but each course has like multiple…read moredishes (apps had like the entire app list). service was really good and the waitress came by alot to fill our water, ask how everything was going. if youre not doing the tasting menu, i would recommend the ikura tartare, uni toast and oysters. the banana bread caviar was interesting but kind of clashed. for the mains i wanted to try the morrel mushrooms but the steak was rly yummy. eggplants were also bomb but pretty small portion. lastly, you gotta try the dessert: kakigori or sundae. i think the ice flavors rotate depending on the season. we got sat upstairs right by the kitchen which i loved (open kitchen kinda) so we got to see all the dishes come out. it is perfect ambiance for a date night!

I made a reservation for 5:30 p.m. Our table was booked until 7:30 p.m., and we arrived right on…read moretime. The moment we walked in, the host greeted us with: "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." We sat down. Immediately, the waitress came over: "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." While we were waiting for our friends, our waiter brought us water: "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." Our friends arrived seven minutes later. Guess what? "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." Mission accepted. The food came out at lightning speed, family-style. We barely talked, ate like we were competing in the Olympics, and crossed the finish line by 6:55 p.m. starters and mains completely demolished. We were so proud of ourselves! Dessert arrived at 7:15 p.m. I always like to enjoy dessert with coffee, so I ordered a cold brew from another waiter. A few minutes later, our original waiter rushed over: "Cold brew takes about 10 minutes... and you'll be out of time because we need the table back by 7:30." At that point, I almost replied, "Don't worry, I'll just inhale it." The entire meal felt like a timed exam. The staff seemed stressed, robotic, and not a single smile in sight. Ironically, after we paid the bill and got up to leave... our waiter finally gave me the biggest, warmest smile of the night. Oh brother! The food was delicious, but the dining experience nearly gave me high blood pressure. Next time I'll bring a stopwatch instead of an appetite!

Photos
Ernest - Open kitchen

Open kitchen

Ernest - Shaved ice

Shaved ice

Ernest - Onion rings

See all

Onion rings

Marlowe - Crispy Brussels Sprout Chips

Marlowe

4.0(2.9k reviews)
1.2 mi•Mission Bay
•$$$

If you happen to stumble upon Marlowe like we did I'm confident that you will leave as full and…read moresatisfied as we did. A charming little bistro inspired by the Marlowe cows, I'm assuming, managed to stun us with several memorable dishes. The warm deviled eggs were an excellent start. Savory yet delicate enough to not weigh us down right at the beginning of our meal. The horseradish aioli wasn't for me, but I can see its appeal for a certain audience. You give me a Calabrian chili sauce and it's guaranteed to make me happy and this shrimp with sweet corn was no exception. Again, light but a punchy flavor that was enjoyable. I could go on and on about the different dishes we tried but the real standout of the night was the pork tenderloin with chorizo and peaches. The sweetness from the peaches somehow managed to enhance the flavor of the chorizo. This dish gives you a bold, savory and sweet bite all together but still won't have you feeling super heavy. The portion size is perfect. Im hoping to return soon for another exquisite meal.

Great service! Waitstaff was lovely. Excellent wine and…read morecocktail selection Horrible horrible food Table of 6, work friends with very different palettes, we all had different plates, and we were all dissatisfied (not just unsatisfied). Half of us went to the Taco Bell around the corner

Photos
Marlowe - Clean and inviting bar

Clean and inviting bar

Marlowe - Marlowe Burger with side of fries

Marlowe Burger with side of fries

Marlowe - Brunch cocktails

See all

Brunch cocktails

Nopa - Interior

Nopa

4.2(5.7k reviews)
1.2 mi•Alamo Square
•$$$

I don't even remember what else we ordered, but they gave us a plate of grilled broccoli on the…read morehouse. It was delicious: smokey, flavorful, crunchy. It was fun to watch them grill it over the flame. We got a salad, a chicken, and a beef dish. They were great. I'd come back again.

FYI: definitely make a reservation and if you're looking for a more quiet dining experience, maybe…read moremake it for one of their outside tables this place was recommended to us by a bunch of bay area natives so we figured we should try it out at least once. WHAT WE GOT: duck egg shakshuka, salmon crudo, bread & butter, tagliatelle, grilled broccoli, apricot tart PROS: good lord the flavor of some of these dishes was insanely good and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. my favorite of the night was probably the shakshuka, but that's just cause i'm a tomato gal and i love a good dippable dish. the grilled broccoli was also super lemony which balanced out the heaviness of the tagliatelle nicely and complimented it nicely. service was top notch, our table was literally never dirty because of how often they came by to clear things away or wipe things down. overall good experience. CONS: now ok...once again i know this is san francisco but if i'm paying $21 for a shakshuka, i'm expecting it to be at least enough food to feed maybe 4 people. imagine my surprise when this dish came out and the shakshuka was sitting in a bowl that was about the size of a candle jar lid....and like 2 pieces of bread. i'm sorry for $21????? that's criminal. as good as all the food was, NOPA felt like a one time deal for me because i quite literally can't justify the price to portion size ratio. also it was so incredibly loud in there, i could barely hear my husband talk from across the table. those tables are packed TIGHT.

Photos
Nopa - Panhandle punch was delicious

Panhandle punch was delicious

Nopa - Warm Marinated Olives

Warm Marinated Olives

Nopa - Inside first floor

See all

Inside first floor

Rise Over Run - Chicken and waffles + mushroom omelet at rise over run

Rise Over Run

3.9(256 reviews)
0.4 mi•Union Square, Tenderloin

I came by for brunch and was really impressed by everything from the food to the service to the…read moreambiance. Avocado Toast can be pretty boring, but honestly, it's not hard when they do it right. Their eggs were well made, their sourdough was perfectly crispy and the true star were the perfectly whipp'd avocados (yes, the avocados were perfect). We also shared the chicken and waffles, and honestly, the chicken was so juicy and went great with the slightly sweet and surprisingly (and pleasantly) not strong sauce. The service and food came at a perfect pace made the experience even better. Not too fast and not too slow. The rooftop was nice too. Service and Food just right. 10/10 honestly.

Views: 10/10 Service : 9/10…read moreFood: 8/10 Drinks: 10/10 I was finally able to make it over to this place. As a rooftop connoisseur, this place was on my list for a while. I will say that this place is absolutely stunning and beautiful compared to a lot of others San Francisco rooftops that I have visited. This is located into the tenderloin, so please be aware that you will have to find your own street parking but parking a garage is preferred. This place has stunning views nonetheless, it's very chill and in a relaxing setting. The music is not overpowering, which is nice enough to have a conversation without having it overly crowded with 50 other people around you. I've definitely been back here a few times to take other friends and family and I will continue to do so. There are also heaters outside when it's very cold, chilly and windy. The staff is amazing as they are also willing to accommodate you and give you blankets if needed. Can't wait to go back!

Photos
Rise Over Run - View of the indoor seating area

View of the indoor seating area

Rise Over Run - Fried Chicken (4 pcs) $22.00; southern biscuits $8.00

Fried Chicken (4 pcs) $22.00; southern biscuits $8.00

Rise Over Run - View from outside

See all

View from outside

Wildseed - panzanella salad

Wildseed

4.5(1.8k reviews)
1.3 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
•$$

I'm not vegan so I have been hesitant to come here but WOW I was so impressed! We came for a brunch…read moreand got a reservation! I highly recommend a reservation as it does get busy especially on a Friday night! First the atmosphere is adorable. The decorations and ambiance are so beautiful. Lots of windows, plants and the bar is stunning. Service was wonderful! Now the food!!! We got the chilaquiles, French toast and spicy sausage omelet. All were delicious! Just egg is amazing when cooked right! Favs were the chilaquiles and French toast! I recommend sharing so you get a sweet and savory! Will be back for dinner!!!

Wildseed is a beautiful restaurant that was well lit, decorated with lush greenery and warm wooden…read moreaccents. The seating is spacious and sectioned off rather than one large open dining room, which allows for different arrangements and a nice sense of privacy between groups. The downside is that this layout seems to leave patrons on the right side, behind the wooden partition, nearly forgotten. We were handed our menus and then left alone for almost 15 minutes without anyone circling back to take our order. When we finally did order, the servers brought dishes to the wrong table and couldn't keep track of who had ordered what. That said, the food, atmosphere, and location could easily make up for it, I would consider coming back if I had to return to San Francisco.

Photos
Wildseed - Restaurant inside

Restaurant inside

Wildseed - Heirloom tomato bruschetta

Heirloom tomato bruschetta

Wildseed - Caprese girl

See all

Caprese girl

Terrene - Avocado toast

Terrene

4.1(208 reviews)
1.5 mi•Embarcadero, Financial District, SoMa
•$$

The food is very good - we've been here twice and had great food all around…read more Our first visit we had some trouble with the service, feeling rushed thru for what is a pretty expensive dinner, but the team there contacted us after (we had a reservation so they had our email) and they made it right by inviting us back as guest of Rob, the Bev Mgr. The 2nd visit the service was impeccable, everything went exactly as we had hoped. We will be back. We can recommend the scallops and the Salmon, the chicken was very tasty. Also, for the food, I recommend the dips and the fresh pitas, so good. We'll be back just for that. Reminds me of the old Berkeley restaurant years ago, Holy Land (IYKYK). Mmmm. Thanks!

We each ordered the sunrise sandwich - one with bacon and one with sausage. The sausage was super…read morethin and dry. The bacon was fine. The sandwich comes with a small dressed salad and three tomato halves. It was nice. The potatoes served with the sandwich were roasted but served cold and dry. Like they were left over from the night before. Randy enjoyed his mocha. We shared a very dry, flavorless except for the two small bits of jam in them, "cheese" danish. Definitely skip this $7 item that you could get at a circle k for $1.50 and it would taste fresher. You order when you walk in and someone delivers your order and then you're left to fend for yourself. We were able to locate some ketchup for the potatoes on our own. Nobody ever checked on us. This is the second place on this visit that's charging an extra 5% fee so that their employees can have a living wage and health insurance, which absolutely, every employee should have. With the prices they charge, they should already be able to do that, though. I read an article about this fee with many different names and I would rather pay a bit higher of a price and know the employees were taken care of than be surprised by this fee later. Two sandwich breakfasts, a mocha and a danish on top of tax and their healthy sf fee was $63. Steep for the quality we got. Won't be back.

Photos
Terrene - Terrene Lounge

Terrene Lounge

Terrene - Steak and eggs

Steak and eggs

Terrene - Seared scallops

See all

Seared scallops

Birba - Deviled eggs

Birba

4.4(225 reviews)
0.5 mi•Hayes Valley
•$$

Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The…read morebocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group.

Update! Came here for the front patio…read more My server was friendly, quick, and helpful. I enjoyed my wine but didn't get any food. The outdoor parklet was the perfect synthesis of indoor and outdoor. I'll definitely be back to try their "cheeky" hour with select discounted bites and drinks.

Photos
Birba
Birba - Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked Salmon Dip

Birba - Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

See all

Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

Chambers - newamerican - Updated July 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...