We had dinner reservations and this place beat my expectations! The food was outstanding along with the view! We had a table right next to the bridge which was so pretty! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Had a wonderful dining experience with my 3 girlfriends last Saturday. Upon our early arrival around 8:45 pm (for 9 pm reservation) we were seated promptly at a table with a very nice view of the Bay Bridge. Our server was very attentive and pleasant to talk to. We ordered drinks and selected the "Everything you want from a steakhouse, All in for $75 menu" which comes with Wedge salad, 6 oz filet mignon, one side dish and one dessert. We chose 4 different side dishes (the Julia Child's potatoes were out of this world) and 4 different desserts that we shared. Everything was delicious. We had amazing time and we will definitely come back soon. PS: Thank you to Petra, the wine director, who stopped by to say hello to us. We greatly appreciate the nice gesture and it was a pleasure meeting you. read more

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My wife and I came back to SF for our anniversary and having eaten at EPIC previously and had a wonderful experience it was on our list of places we wanted to go. The service was good the view is definitely EPIC, but the food was meh.. especially when you consider the price. I got the dry-aged rib eye, and while it was cooked to perfection it was tuff, and it lacked flavor. Even after ordering the miso truffle butter to compliment it the steak was still underwhelming. After a disappointing meal (mind you I had high expectations going in) we got the bill which came out to $287. That was with one martini and one glass of wine between my wife and I. At that price point I've had meals that have knocked my socks off (think bazaar meats in las vegas). So unfortunately after this experience I don't think that EPIC will be on our list of must-visits when we come back to SF. read more

Just recently moved into the area and decided to give it a try last night. Sat at the outside bar and remained pleasantly toasty, while taking in the amazing views and firework show! Decided on the soup which was ok, but the filet was cooked to perfection, the potatoes came out rich and buttery, but what really kept me emerged for 2 hours was the bartender Jay! It was obvious how busy he was, but still made sure to take time to go over the menu, hold great conversation and welcome me to the neighborhood. Not to mention my 1 hot toddy quickly turned into 4 as I waited for the rain to subdue before I walked home. I'll definitely be making my way back soon!! read more

From start to finish the experience at this restaurant was a 5/5. The food was absolutely spectacular, the attention to detail was outstanding, but most impressive was the service. We had Fabian (hope the spelling is right) as our server, and he was AMAZING. His suggestions were spot on when it came to drinks, apps, and dessert once we ordered our mains. We were with a small child and he took the time to bring him a blanket. The thing that really made him the best part of the night was that we had ordered a cheaper bottle of wine that we knew was a very good find, and he confirmed our selection as being a steal. He was fantastic, just absolutely fantastic. read more

We arrived at 6:30 and got a great table by the window.......where we could look and enjoy the beautiful Bay Bridge and the sunset...... The decor of the restaurant is very trendy...the warm woods and confortable chairs coupled woth the view makes this a very romantic spot.......after we sat down, we should of just left.....but we stayed. For starters, I had the corn soup......a broth based soup that was very average in taste......and came in a 4 -5 ounce cup. For our entrees, we tried the 32 oz. rib eye steak for two. When the meat came out........the first thought was: "Where's the beef?" For 90.00, I only had 4 pieces of meat.......what a huge RIPOFF! The beef was not tender nor very fatty.....I guess it was grass fed....meaning lean, dry and NO FLAVOR! I was going to ask for the A-1 sauce, but we had already finished the meat. The sides of sauteed spinach, fries and mushrooms......were very avg but good......this is the first time I have been to a prime steakhouse where I left hungry! I wanted to run to In and Out and grab a double cheeseburger..... For desert, we had the angel food cake.....it was a chocolate brownie type cake with pecans....it came with a bourbon milkshake.....the cake was ok, but the milkshake was pretty good...very creamy with a wonderful bourbon flavor. SAN FRANCISCO STEAKHOUSES SUCK! They are great places if you like atmosphere and food presentation...but for a good steak, go to Chicago and NY! In SF...........I will ONLY GO to Ruth's Chris or Morton's.....real old school steakhouses with huge, flavorful prime BEEF! We need the Palm, Capital Grille, Wolfgang's or a Smith and Wollensky in SF....great old school steakhouses. Lark Creek Steak, Harris' and House of Prime Rib are passable as well, but for real beef, head to LA or go back East. SF homegrown steakplaces need to grow up! read more

OK. After four meals at Epic (one lunch and three dinners), not including the fancy-schmancy opening party, I've finally figured out how to have The Truly Epic Experience. Because right now, the food is uneven, and the price points are high - you want to optimize your spending, right? Hope that luck is on your side when you check in. You want to be immediately escorted to your excellent table (in a genius design move, almost every table in the restaurant is excellent, boasting views, prime positioning, etc.) and avoid the upstairs bar, which will be thronged with sugar daddies and their adoring hangers-on: attempting to get the almost-comically-overworked bartender's attention is maddening. You may wind up with an interesting, well-mixed cocktail, but it won't be worth it. Once seated, take a moment to admire the stunning views and the appealingly over-the-top decor, and gawk at the wealth-flaunting patrons - a mostly older expense-account crowd with a few Amex-toting young couples in the mix. Open the menu and laser in on your starters: a dozen and a half icy-cold oysters (not the baked ones, which are meager and lacking) - and I know, oysters, how boring, you get them anywhere - but they are REALLY good here; six slices of the crudo of the day (hopefully black bass); and a bottle of the delicious and shockingly not-expensive 2006 Roger Neveu sancerre. And also a bottle of sparkling water just to snicker at the affected tableside seltzer service (watching the busboys awkwardly maneuver the vintage seltzer dispensers is both funny and sad: who knew bubbly water required such theatrics?). Pass on the bread: none of the three - ciabatta, herbed gougere, cornbread madeline - are any good (which boggles my mind: is it that hard to place an order with Acme? There is no excuse for bad bread in San Francisco). But no matter. You want to save stomach space, which is why sticking to raw apps is key. Sure, you could order the warm squid salad with white beans and frisee (tasty), or the butter lettuce wedge with green goddess dressing (serviceable): but come on, you're not here to eat lettuce leaves! If you're dying to add a third starter, do steak tartare (or the charcuterie plate, but only if you really feel like burning money. Price/quantity ratio: way out of whack). Shrimp remoulade was too uneven (perfectly balanced one time, shrimp-with-ketchup the next) to safely reccommend. And do NOT try to be fancy and order the nontraditional (ie, no garlic butter) escargots, unless you like the taste of chewy dirt. Now you're ready for your beef. Because this is why you came. Not for the deliciously smoky, crackly-skinned wood-oven whole roast duck or the snoozeworthy roast chicken or the heady, unctuous pork belly risotto or the disastrously off-textured boudin blanc. You came for the steak. Best steaks are the dry-aged bone-in new york and the bone-in ribeye for two, medium rare: crusty, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, appealingly hulky slabs of the best beef in the City, accented with horseradish creme fraiche and fabulously retro bordelaise. Stab a rosy slice, sprinkle it with coarse sel gris for extra crunch (yes, there are three different fancy salts on the table, and no, no one is going to explain how to use them: but come on, you're not five, you can season your own food!), and sip your name red wine: life is good. With the steaks you're munching some virtuous yet non-virtuous-tasting green veggies: sauteed spinach with garlic confit and wood oven-roasted broccolini. You could order fatty delights like mac and cheese (dry and bleh one visit, oozing and delicious the next) or uber-decadent potatoes au gratin, but you'd then risk running out of room for the best chocolate souffle of your life. As much as I try to avoid hyperbole, here I just can't. It's that good. To be fair, it's not a traditional souffle in the light/airy/delicate sense: it's huge and rich and over-the-top chocolatey, like a molten chocolate cake/souffle hybrid. With poured ganache and caramel ice cream. (I know I'm gushing, but I can't help it. Even if you normally pass on cliche chocolate desserts in favor of something more "interesting", get it). If you could fit in a second dessert, make it the intensely-chocolatey rocky road sundae. (No such thing as chocolate overkill here.) Do not be tempted by the fruitcake-masquerading-as-bread-pudding: the combo of nutty bread, cranberries, and meyer lemon curd was truly revolting. The coffee-and-donuts twist is better left for the French Laundry: the beignets are heavy, and the acidic coffee served alongside as a dip doesn't work. And while the creme brulee is tasty, why bother? So that's that. Follow these steps, and you won't be complaining what a "tourist trap" Epic is bound to become, or how "overpriced" the menu is, or how the food is "just not that good", You'll have spent $300 and will not regret a single penny. read more

On a night to celebrate the mothers of the worlds, we took mine out to dinner at Epic and it was a perfect setting for a perfect mother. We arrived a little after 6 to a gorgeous table in the corner, right by the monumental bay windows that highlighted the magnificent Bay Bridge above us. With the sun on its downward path as we filled the table, I knew we were in for one special treat. The mix of stone and eclectic piping in the room, gave it a determined unique feel with a subtle jab of refinement. And then came the meal... We started with a fresh dungeness crab salad which was laid above a light cream sauce that was decadent to a tee. Highlighting the savory crab that was neatly arranged on the plate. The soup was remarkable. A butternut squash soup which had one of the most comforting tastes I've ever had. It felt down home, and with each spoonful, you felt as if you were on a porch swing swaying back and forth on a wrap around porch. Comfort. Food. For the main event, I had the 14 oz Prime Rib and it was a Neanderthal. A slab of meat that a caveman would walk days for. Cooked to perfection, and served with a zesty horseradish sauce, I was in for one heck of a fight. Tender, and succulent, it absorbed the salty dry rub to a point where each bite was just all consuming. The service was wonderful, and their approach was perfect. Fun, light hearted, modest and just kind. Throughout the meal, we got to witness the sun move onto to another part of the Pacific and the glow of the Bridge lights flicker on. It was a masterful way to view the world pass time, and it made the meal that much more enjoyable. I will say one thing. 6/6 of us wish the knives were sharper, so Epic, make a note to order some new ones, I know you have the capital. A great place for a special occasion, and you can bet I'll be back. read more

Mediocre; have lived in the Bay area for 27 years and this was the most mediocre steakhouse I have been too; steaks were cooked accurate to order but were well underseasoned. The main issues apart from this was (1) service was poor (we had to wait at least 30 minutes to order desert and then another 30 for it to arrive, and they only brought it once we went to the manager to demand the check); the desert was frozen solid when it arrived; (2) bathrooms were dirty and unmaintained (we had informed them of this when we checked in hours earlier, and they did nothing over the course of hours including replenishing supplies). I love steak and have been to many steakhouses and this was my least favorite of all time (I have been to EPIC 3x and they have been consistently mediocre - this last visit will be the last time). On a positive note, the mac and cheese was good. read more

Epic is a very nice venue with AMAZING views. The service was great and the hostess was very accommodating to our needs! We only had drinks on the night I went so we sat upstairs at the bar. The drinks were nice and strong and reasonably priced for the atmosphere. Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely got them up. read more

As the lads in Public Enemy once said, "Don't...Don't...Don't believe the hype." I went to Epic last night for a friend's birthday. He was really excited to try this place, but I was a little skeptical. I was the man in charge of putting together this little fete, so I was the one who called to get a reservation. I called a week in advance for a Wednesday reservation. The woman who answered the phone could not have been more condescending and snobby. She informed me how there was no way she could accommodate six people. She then LIED to me. She said that there was only one table in the entire restaurant that could accommodate six people. When I was there last night, not only did I see a number of tables that could seat 6 or more people, I saw tables that actually had six people sitting at them. I do not return to restaurants whose hostesses lie to me. (I am sure that she is a PhD candidate somewhere and that this is just something temporary.) When we got there at 9 p.m. on the dot, we were told our table was not ready. Well goddammit MAKE IT READY! When I am shelling out as much as Epic overcharges, my table damn well better be ready. It's 9 p.m for pete's sake! Scorecard thus far: Phone Hostess=Liar, Manager=Incompetent (because of the table). I had checked out the menu on line. (through the link on the Yelp. Yeah Yelp!) I noticed that the bastards who run Epic fall into the cheap prick category. They add 4% to every bill to pay for their employees' health care. Don't pass this cost on to me. Your restaurant is already fantastically overpriced! ($25 for a hamburger!) I know that restaurants are tough businesses to turn a profit in, but when you pad the bill this way, you have guaranteed that I will not return. Ever! Epic now ranks with Delfina on the hypocrisy scale for me. (Another overpriced, over hyped, swill slinging eatery). Maybe I should address the food. Mediocre...at best. The bread was just bad, but I ate two helpings because the portions I received throughout the night were hunger inducing rather that hunger satiating. I started with the chili squid salad. This was good. Just good. For the price it should have been great. It wasn't. Next up was the salmon. The waiter, who I will address later, was kind enough to explain that it was cooked medium rare. Umm... errr....unless I am eating sushi, I want my fish cooked. Call me crazy. I asked him to tell the cook to go for medium instead. Well, the cook screwed this up. I did not receive a piece of medium cooked salmon. It was undercooked. The portion was laughable. I have dropped turds bigger than the portion that arrived at my seat. My one year old nephew has dropped turds bigger than what they served me. We ordered a bunch of sides. All bad. The mac and cheese sucked. Bland and tasteless. I skipped the green beans because they looked bad. The whipped potatoes were all whip and no potato. As for the onion rings, Presidio Bowl has better onion rings that Epic. Maybe the chef should take a ride over there and learn a thing or two. We finished off with three desserts because we had already broken the bank so we decided what the hell. My buddy Pete laughed outrageously when the Almond Butter Cake arrived. He called it an Almond Bite. Our waiter joined in on the laughter and agreed with Pete's assessment on the pathetic size of this dessert. The cookies in the cookie platter were bland and too hard. The one good dessert was the Rocky Road Sundae. I really want to give this place zero stars, but our waiter saved it from that rating...also because Yelp doesn't let you give zero stars. His name was Michael and he has a blond ponytail. If you are foolish enough to waste several hundred dollars at Epic, make sure you get one of Michael's tables. He rocks. Helpful, attentive, and funny. He joined in our Big Lebowski conversation and sprinkled the rest of the evening with quotes that fit perfectly with the table conversation. I wanted to subtract the 4% mark up from his tip, but he was too good to punish for his bosses' hypocrisy and mismanagement. Last words. When I got home I had a bad case of the Hershey Squirts. This occurred again in the morning. Overpriced, mediocre food, and the cause of extended stays on the throne. I want my money back. read more

Oooh... I may have found a contender for best brunch in San Francisco! This morning was a toxic one, and I wasn't really looking forward getting out of bed, let alone opening my eyes, but a promised brunch at Epic got me going. I peered through my Jackie Os at the menu, and ordered a cappuccino and a Bacon and Eggs cocktail to bite the hair of the dog. Luckily the one-two punch worked, and I started to appreciate our gorgeous surroundings. Situated right on the water with a view of the Bay Bridge, the setting is truly stunning. And the food? The cornmeal waffle with bacon, maple syrup and strawberry butter was that perfect combo of sweet and savory. The Bubble and Squeak was a rich trifecta of brisquet, potatoes and poached eggs, served in a veal broth. And the beignets served with espresso hazelnut dipping goodness were a decadent ending to a fantastic meal. Hungover? Too bad. Go now! Nobody knows about their brunch menu yet. read more

My 7 girlfriends and I came here to celebrate a birthday. We thought this place would be awesome. Here is a run through of our experience there: Reservations at 8:30 ( did not get seated until 9:15pm) We brought a cake for our dear friend since it was her b day ( CAKE CUTTING fee is $10 per person, that's right $10!!!!) If we knew it was that expensive we would had just bought their dessert...rule of thumb if u KNOW that your cake cutting fee is that high...have courtesy to tell your customers. B Day girl and MYself ordered PRIME RIB and we got a steak and when we told the waitress she said oh I thought u said petite cut steak. NEVER once did we say steak....we said PRIME RIB LADY!! Our waitress was very rude and defensive. The manager was less rude but also defensive. The general manager was originally not accommodating but then had a change of heart and took off our cake cutting fee. It is hard enough to get all the girls together, since they're married w kids but to also choose a restaurant that does not care or accommodate to their customers just makes it worse. The food was great but come on SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE! Take pride in your restaurant, train your staff to be nicer, and if your customers have an issue don't be condescending and defensive. read more

Good hearty food with a view! I came to EPIC to host a business lunch and was very pleased. The staff is friendly, personable and goes above and beyond to make sure they meet your needs. Mary, the event manager, is great. It's nice to be by the water/bridge for those instagram pictures ;). The food is perfectly prepared and they have a variety to choose from. read more

Love there. Great environment and really great food!! We ordered a 14once ribeye for two people, it's very good! read more

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I'm too "frugal" *cough*broke*cough* to eat dinner here, but happy hour is right up my alley...perfect for happy hour with coworkers. Or if you hate your coworkers, ditch them and grab a friend. I happen to like mine, so we ended up here on a Thursday afternoon. Epic's "Holy Cow!" happy hour runs Monday - Friday from 3-6:30pm. The menu offers $3 beers (PBR), $5 select house cocktails and inexpensive appetizers (chicken drumettes, crispy potato curls). All while sitting in the upstairs bar with a stunning view of the Bay Bridge and the Embarcadero. Aren't we fancy! It's like snagging last season's Ferragamo bag at the Buffalo Exchange - you get to "dress the part" you normally could not afford. Their $5 Dark & Stormy (rum, ginger beer & lime) was my absolute fave. Happy hour is limited to the upstairs bar area, and I happen to think it has the best view in the entire place. Love. read more

As usual, we were at the bar..... And as usual, we ordered our vodka tonics. However, one thing definitely stood out. We were the only asians.... And being in our mid thirties, we were also the youngest ones there. Interesting! Haven't felt like this before! Not for a while at least. The bar was definitely classy with an external balcony that overlooked the pier and the bay bridge. They even give you beer in a fancy glass. Hmmm.... That's interesting. I guess that's an excuse to overcharge on their drinks?! read more

What an awesome place for drinks. I didn't eat dinner here, so I'll reserve that last star until I do. That said, the Quiver Bar upstairs -- which I guess must be named for that arrow statue nearby -- has an inspired wine list and a view that cannot be beat! The day that I was here, I was in the mood for a glass of chardonnay; normally, I'm a red wine kind of gal and a spicy red like a Zin at that. But the day I was here, it was HOT in San Francisco -- one of the seven days for the whole calendar year of heat during Indian Summer. I had a glass of Rombauer Chardonnay; it was text-book chardonnay, rich and full-bodied, with pear tones and just a hint of oak. We also had assorted munchies, and my favorite of the munchies were the house potato chips...a perfect hearty but delicate pairing with a glass of chilled white wine. We were chilling at the bar and out on the patio, and people watching. I was very amused at the ladies who looked divine but who couldn't walk with heels on. When my baby sister bought her very first pair of heels, I wouldn't let her out of the house without practicing -- no sister of mine is going to be a "gorilla walker." Alas for some of the ladies in San Francisco, they didn't have me for a big sister. But take it from me, if you can't walk in heels, you need to practice! And if you STILL can't walk in heels, choose flats -- there are so many cute flats now that there is just no reason to make people around you (meaning me) laugh at how you can't walk in those heels. Perfect way to end a week. I will be back, and hopefully, I'll be able to try the restaurant next time. read more

As if Epic Roasthouse needs another brunch review...3.5 rounded up to 4 from me ;) Yes, the views are stunning. But while brunch is great, it is slightly underwhelming. Nothing super special on the menu - just the basics. If you're looking for that "blow your mind" menu, I wouldn't call this the place. But the upside is that service is on point and the view is a huge plus on a sunny day. Upstairs, downstairs, on the patio, whatever your pleasure. So if you're looking for simple food with a simply breathtaking view, then hello Epic. read more

This place was great! I told them ahead of time it was my husband's birthday and they delivered! They greeted him with a card and also gave us a seat with a wonderful view. The meal and service were excellent! Overall the dining experience at EPIC was amazing. read more

More like 4.5 I was fortunate to have gone on a perfect warm sunny day. It would've been a crime to have dined indoors. The restaurant itself is pretty nice. very classy and neat. Food was amazing. appetizers are small portions so it's great to order more and get a variety. We started with the Heirloom Tomato Salad: Toasted almonds, ricotta & roasted shallot coulis. This was very good. The ricotta & roasted shallot coulis complimented the salad very well. Appetizer #2 - Diver Scallop Ceviche: Avocado mousse, cucumber & tortilla. This was very good as well. The scallop was fresh however the portion was too small. Entre: Wagyu Hamburger: ground fresh daily served with french fries. This was a big burger but by the time I got to my second half, the buns were soggy from the meat juice and it was a total mess to eat. Service was fantastic. Definitely recommended! read more

This is my 200th Review! And, I wish that it could have been better. My expectations were very high when I arrived at this restaurant. It is located on Embarcadero right on the water with beautiful views. That is why it gets the 3 stars. I wanted to go to a high caliber SF restaurant and could not get into House of Prime Rib :(, but we were able to book a table at Epic. The service ok, but the view was tremendous. The staff was quick, but 3 out of 5 of our meals were not as described and incorrectly prepared. I ordered the strip steak. Charred peppercorns on the outside of a steak to me is not appetizing. The server highly reccomended this dish. I had this burnt taste in my mouth all night. If we are spending $80 to $100 a person, I expect better. Maybe I hit it on a bad night, but for that money, there are other options in SF that are more deserving in my humble opinion. read more

Great food! Everything was yummy and the view of the water is beautiful. Highly recommend for good atmosphere. The steaks we ordered were perfect, but not any better than other good steakhouses. They have good options for non beef eaters too. read more

Recipe for a perfect lazy brunch: massive patio that's NOT on the side of the street (view optional), kick-ass benedict, and an Opentable reservation (who doesn't like those 100+ points that would eventually translate to $20?). Epic: check, check and check. Said kickass benedict was one with a plump crabcake, not canadian bacon - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2DihFta_jZB8aAiL_zjp9A?select=IwelCf4gK9d-AvSz6I2omg. Even better. To supplement, we also had a basket of beignet (4 of them - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2DihFta_jZB8aAiL_zjp9A?select=EvQLkYpuBE0rZHViNdOmJQ) and a breakfast pizza with duck egg, bacon and arugula - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2DihFta_jZB8aAiL_zjp9A?select=ttj-1sPQaXwy6WJUAE3npA. Re the beignet, it still doesn't beat the one from Just For You (http://www.yelp.com/biz/just-for-you-cafe-san-francisco#hrid:7WR-Wzc0b-9L1a3F4qj7Qw). The Epic's version was not fluffy enough and a little bit too powdery. Yet it came with an unusual dipping sauce - 'frozen' caramel cappucino - on the side, which made all the difference. read more

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We made reservations on a day that was suppose to rain...ahhhh it turned out to be a dry and almost sunny day. We can't be out the patio but we requested a window table. It's about the views, right? And was it gorgeous. I opted to get their prix fixe menu. Got me a spicy bloody mary and started off with the garlic soup. Mmmmmmm good start... Since this was a steak house I decided to go with the new york steak and poached eggs. I know I'm so lame, I always have my meat well done. And if I can get away with VERY well done, I will. Meat was not dry at all and seasoned just right. I liked how the sauce sipped goodness into the meat and potatoes. There was a side of pico de gallo and that worried me a little bit. It looked out of place on my place. Surprisingly, it blended well with everything. Note: I never liked yolk but for the first time I enjoyed it with the rest of the dish. It rarely happens, but I finished my plate. One of my friend's favorite is the ricotta pancakes. So he got that and I made sure I had a bite, well, more like bites. I found it so good and I'm not even a pancake lover. Next time I'm here, I'll sure get me those. We finished off with the beignets...in brown paper bags. Came with a caramel, chocolate and orange marmalade sauce. I enjoyed the marmalade a lot. Happy Sunday and this lucky girl didn't even have to pay a dime :) read more

Came here yesterday on a gorgeous Monday afternoon for the Dine About Town special they were offering. We opted to be seated outside on the patio so that we can enjoy the abnormally warm January weather in San Francisco and the spectacular view of the Bay Bridge. Like I said, the sun was out, it was about 67 degrees, clear skies and a very light breeze. What a great setting for a great lunch. As part of the Dine About Town, we had the pre fixed menu of Winter Minestrone soup, I had the BBQ Beef Sandwich with cole slaw and freshly fried criss cut potato chips (which was really good). The beef brisket sandwich was really good and was hearty. The bbq sauce was delicious, smokey and sweet with a hint of tang. For dessert, we were served an assortment of milk and cookies. First let me tell you that I am lactose intolerant. I just couldn't resist taking a small sip of the milk after I bit into the cookie. It was sooo creamy...almost as if it was melted vanilla ice cream. My favorite was the oat meal raisin cookie and the Cinnamon cookie stick. Service was outstanding and was to par for the price to eat here. Oh I forgot to mention the Delicious bread that was served! They offered a crunch corn bread Madeline, a cream puff like bread that was made with bacon fat finally the sour dough was outstanding. I could just go there for the bread. The only reason its a 4 star review and not a 5 star review is because of the price. I though it would be more affordable because it was dine about town however our bill was $80 for lunch!!! This is for two dine about towns ($21.95 per person), two beverages, and a side of steak fries. FYI: Epic roast house asses a 4% surcharge on your final bill so that they can offer their employees health care. read more

Unfortunately my review isn't positive. Neither was my experience. About the only good thing was the view. It really was a tale of two meals. The champagne service was perfect as were the appetizers but then it all went downhill. The sides came out 15 minutes before my friend's entree and were ice cold. My entree took another ten minutes then we were halfway done with our entrees by the time the replacement sides came. Speaking of the sides, they were horrible. The truffled whipped potatos were WAY oversalted and too truffle-ly . I never thought that was possible, but the balance was WAY off. The "wild mushroom" side was mostly enokis and some really tough stalks of something else. A couple oysters mixed in but overall boring. The main courses were fine. Not great, fine. We both ordered our steaks medium rare, but my friend's came medium-well and mine came raw (beyond rare). I spoke with the manager and although he said he'd take something off the tab, he never did. And when I asked him about all the service problems he just shrugged and said "the owner is also the chef... and he's kind of a dick." Wow... umm ok. That still doesn't explain it or justify the experience. Your chef/owner's attitude problem shouldn't be my problem. That's the "shield" a good front of the house should provide. Epic defines epic fail. read more

After attending Yelp's Post St. Paddy's Brunch and having the best bloody mary of my life (ok, I didn't just have one--I had two!), I knew I had return. I just didn't know it would be the following weekend. During the five days in between, I couldn't stop thinking about the bloody mary. It was bloody hell. At Epic Roasthouse it begins with Grey Goose lemon vodka, incorporates Chef Jan's special blend of (crack) spices, and is topped with housemade charcuterie (pork belly, prosciutto, and salami!). It's a cocktail and a meal in a glass, and you can't have just one. It may not be the best idea for your pocket at $15 a pop, but it's so good--savory, sweet, spicy, smooth--your willpower leaves the room, much like your waistline. My boyfriend and I ordered the prix fixe menu ($40). I had the granola yogurt parfait and dungeness crab cake benedict. Both dishes were quite delicious though dimunitive--I could've easily had a second serving of this lady-like lunch. DF had the little gem salad and grilled ribeye steak sandwich, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Now this was a mean, man's brunch--big, meaty, and satisfying. We both got hot beignets with chocolate sauce for dessert. If there was a food equivalent of heaven, it would be this scrumptious fried dough. While the food is pretty and pretty good, it's the addicting bloody marys that will keep me coming back. For someone who was never a big fan of the cocktail, Epic Roasthouse did a hell of a job making me its biggest fan in just one morning. read more

I ordered the largest slab of dead cow that I have ever seen at Epic Roasthouse last Friday night. One of the specials was the beef porterhouse and this piece of meat did NOT mess around. And for $54 it damn well delivered everything it promised us. Certainly not for the faint of heart, I ate about 1/2 and waved the white flag. But I'm getting ahead of myself here... For my first I had the melon and prosciutto appetizer. The grape compote served with this dish really made the appetizer. Delicious. My fellow dinner ordered the spinach salad with a whole egg - one word that describes this salad? DeliciousHUGE. Yes, that's one word. Don't judge me. To accompany or GIGANTIC steaks we also ordered the macaroni and cheese and the sauteed mushrooms to share. Yeah, so what? We like our food. We couldn't stop ourselves... People, listen here. The Mac and Cheese is THE BEST Mac and Cheese that I have EVER hand. Hands down, he best. I wish that I had not agreed to share it with my dinning companion. It was creamy in all the right places, crunch in all the right places. Not too rich, not too bland. It was literally the most amazing Mac and Cheese; so amazing that I have promoted it to proper noun status. That good. The mushrooms where delicious too, but the Mac and Cheese hit it out of the ball park (GO GIANT'S!!) All of the above topped up with a fine bottle of Malbec and the evening was deemed a complete success! We walked away for $256 and some change. Not too shabby, but certainly not for the every day diner. Although, my porterhouse turned into steak and eggs for breakfast AND lunch. 3 for the price of 1 FTW!! P.S. To the intoxicated hot mess puking in the woman's bathroom. Not the right venue sweetheart. Pull yourself together, for God's sake... read more

Had a delicious dinner here! Steven took amazing care of us. We came here to celebrate my partner's birthday and our recent engagement and we were spoiled! The team even wrote us a personal card. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Came here on Saturday September 26th with a large group of girls for my best friends birthday. Our other friend Drea went to great lengths to plan an amazing day for her which included a spa day for the ladies, relaxing at a beautiful hotel and dinner at Epic Steakhouse. The day went as planned until we got to Epic. I arrived a little later than everyone else with the birthday girl but they ordered for us and had been waiting for food to arrive. The food took an average amount of time to arrive imo, so no complaints from me in that area, but service from the wait staff was severely lacking. There was a party of rich-looking guys and a couple women across from us and the way nearly every server in the restaurant seemed to fawn and practically trip over themselves to help them made the deficit in our service even more noticeable. I hate to accuse the staff of discrimination, but that's what it felt like. It wasn't subtle. Servers forgot food/drinks, forgot to tell us they ran out of certain sides, the wait time in between dishes being served was really awkward and at one point my friend who took the time to plan everything felt so upset she had to excuse herself from the table. Towards the end, the manager who was extremely nice and accommodating came to our table and worked her magic, drinks and other items we had been waiting ages on suddenly appeared, wait staff seemed more attentive and she was a super pleasant part of the evening. Unfortunately, our night had already been tainted by the inattentive service. To top it off, something fell from the upper area onto the floor nearly hitting one of us. Yeah, our night was truly epic. \O/ read more

Epic Roasthouse and Waterbar, which are next door to each other, are two newer restaurants along the waterfront. Both have been on my 'to try' list for dinner. We arrived for our 5:30 reservations and the restaurant was busy with private parties in their patio area and upstairs in their Quiver bar. After checking-in, we waited a little since the maître d was seating two parties that had checked-in before us. We were seated in a nice window table with a view of the Bay Bridge and Bay. Our waiter came and greeted us and gave us an overview of the menu. We decided on: Wood Oven Flash Roasted Squid "Catahoula" with Gigante White Beans, Kalamata and Niçoise Olives. We stated that we would be sharing this salad. When the salad came out, they had portioned the salad into two plates for us. Though split, each of our portions was quite large. A delicious salad with a large amount of tasty roasted squid that was complemented by the flavors of the olives. This salad could have been an entrée on its own. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA) Wood Oven Roasted 22oz Rib Eye ordered medium-rare. Epic uses dry-aged 28 day meat. Our order was brought out and carved tableside. This bone-in rib eye had a nice, slightly charred caramelized crust and it had a nice bright pink throughout. It had a slight smoky taste from their use of almond and walnut wood in their wood ovens. Also, this is the only steak entrée to include a side, as it came with roasted fingerling potatoes and root vegetables. The steak was tasty, but given its price point, I felt that it did not stand above steaks that I've had at other steak houses. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#8xaCgmRtiVrifK_R8IulaA) (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#Kty6h6Kt5JjYdneDs2jk2g) (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#_bohmU0U-gk3fBp2RhCnAQ) (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#Cz4ohmAnbY261WXJrh-VKQ) Epic Mac and Cheese Orecchiette Pasta. A good-sized side with a soufflé-like texture with a nice slight browning on top. Very tasty and I would say one of the better mac-n-cheese that we've eaten. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#buOLHJLPSceSAoDHDNIPyw) Mission Fig Newton - pistachio almond cake, mission fig jam, port wine sauce. Wow, this was a delicious! I love figs and this dessert was different that the typical desserts at restaurants. It was a dense 7-layer almond cake with fig jam with four pieces of fresh Mission and Kadota figs, a ball of pistachio ice cream with drizzling of port wine sauce. After a nice meal, this was a perfect conclusion. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#hJ2MjpyRQocUFEYbvfxxkA) House bread - the complementary house bread consisted of slice sourdough, cheese ball, and corn bread mandolin. We had seconds and I guess thirds. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/epic-roasthouse-san-francisco?select=QVUEnf7lMg9kNgVUt8FcmA#avlYOcFL_B-voo2ilZ3Ziw) Overall, service was very attentive. Water glasses and bread was refilled. Our waiter had a serious demeanor in the beginning but opened up and became more personal as we proceeded with our meal. The starters, sides and desserts were reasonable and delicious. The steak, though good, did not stand-out as much as I had hoped. read more

Heaven. On. Earth. Mel, X and I rolled in on a Thursday at 9 with no reservation. But after wooing the awesome gentleman at the front desk, we found ourselves at THE table. We ordered cocktails, we ordered tons of food, we ordered fancy wine. But none of that could beat the ambiance. I am an afficianado of ambiance. I am a sucker for ambiance. I am a whore for ambiance. And sitting there, with my fabulous friends, the huge Bay Bridge glowing through the window like we were in a Woody Allen movie...everything was perfect. Seriously. This place made me a cooler person... read more

My dinner tonight was EPIC (no pun intended), haha I wonder how many people will use that cheesy line in their review! We made the LONG journey, a whopping 2 blocks to get there and it was in the pouring rain. We had a six thirty reservation and were promptly seated at one of the best tables in the restaurant. Our booth was made with extremely soft leather and we were right by the window looking at the bay bridge. I do have to admit though, I kind of take that view for granted since I have a similar view from my apartment window, but that's beside the point. The decor was awesome, and apparently there is a story behind the two new buildings. Our server explained why the building looked like a water pumping station and why the walls were sandstone, etc. and how it correlated to the Waterbar building. Ask your server for the complete story. I loved the atmosphere although it kind of appeared to be a mish-mash of random things. The service was pretty awesome, our waiter talked to us a lot as well as the general manager and even Jan Bimbaum, the owner and head chef came and introduced himself! He was super nice and even mentioned that he had gone swimming in the bay earlier today, wow, hardcore! They had three choices of bread, a regular bread, cornbread madelines & pop-overs (not sure what exactly they were, but they were awesome). They came around throughout the evening serving us more madelines, pop-overs & bread. For appetizers, we ordered the wedge salad, which was made with a vinaigrette, goat cheese & tangerines, delicious! And the french onion soup was really good too. My brother & I split the 32oz Rib eye for two, which was served w/ potatoes and a black pepper and horseradish creme fraiche. It was delicious!! My dad ordered the beef tenderloin, which was really tender & my mom ordered the roasted chicken, which was awesome! We ordered sides of garlic spinach & whipped potatoes. We were WAY too full for dessert...yeah, I know is that possible?! But the dessert menu looked amazing. Our overall experience was awesome and the food was delicious. I definitely want to go back soon and sit upstairs in the bar. The long wait for this restaurant to finally open was so worth it, they nailed it! read more

I visited Epic for a business dinner of 12 earlier this week and left pleased. The highlight reel from my experience looked something like this: 5 stars for the incredible moon-rising-under-the-bridge view 5 stars for the private dining room overlooking said view 3 stars for the abundant passed seafood hors d'ouevres 3 stars for my tasty-but-not-remarkable bib lettuce salad 2 stars for my flavorful-but-sinewy new york steak 4 stars for my delicious bread pudding (i should have saved more room) 5 stars for the excellent wait service we had in the private room 5 stars for the hirsch pinot and other good wine we were drinking Overall I wouldn't recommend it as a foodie destination, but it's a very solid business dinner option. read more

I was taken here by a good friend who has been trying to get me out to have steak for years. We finally found a place and time that worked out for both of us. The waiter was really friendly and accommodating, which made the entire experience a whole lot better. For a Tuesday night, the place definitely was hopping. So we started with a sampler of 18 oysters. 3 different oysters, and 6 of each. Maybe it was a bit overkill for 2 people, but they definitely were good. For the main dish, we split the ribeye for two, and it came pre-cut and was done medium-rare. We also ordered sides of spinach and beets. Surprisingly, the spinach wasn't creamed, but still really good, as were the beets. The steak was done great, and had just the right amount of fat left on it. We didn't really have any room afterwards for dessert, but did end with espresso, which was just the right ending for a great meal. I came into the restaurant not really knowing what to expect, and it turned out to be an experience much greater than I would have ever imagined. The staff was great, the layout of the restaurant was also good, and the food was excellent. This is definitely a 5-star restaurant. read more

Our best friends had their wedding reception at this amazing restaurant located in an amazing spot right under the Bay Bridge. The food was incredible, from the appetizers to the mac and cheese to banana chocolate cake, don't even get me started on that cake! Really, all around me were sounds like ""mmmmm" , "ohhhh mmmy goodddd this is goooood" and '''delicious!" The upstairs banquet room was perfect, with our own outdoor patio overlooking the water, god this place is incredible! The service was impeccable. I'd like to come back and try a regular dinner at this place, since we didn't even see a regular menu. Really fab! read more

With views this stunning, it might actually fool you to think their food is better than it really is. It's all an illusion. On a super duper sunny Sunday, BFF & I came in for brunch. Always a five-star beginning to my day. Foods: -- fried blueberry empanadas, $10: crust was thick & oily instead of delicate & flakey (like I'd imagined it in my stomach's eye) & overpowered the blueberry filling. Mint creme fraiche was unpleasant. -- I stole a few crisp fries off of BFF's grilled ribeye steak sandwich plate, $19. -- soft egg omelet, $15: I chose tomatoes, peppers & bacon. Completely...ordinary. Such a shame to eat such unremarkable food in this overly-staged, obviously expensive building. read more

Please bring back a vegetarian entree. It sucks having to patch together a meal made of side dishes. This is San Francisco, really this should not be hard. Pasta? Grilled vegetable something? House made veggie burger? Anything.... something.... read more

We went here yesterday for a Post Holiday Lunch for three. I was blown away on how beautiful this restaurant is, but unfortunately that is where it ends. PROS: The beauty and view of this restaurant The Service CONS: Red Leaf Lettuce and Radicchio Salad - was so salty, I couldn't finish it. Ragout of Homade Ricota Gnocchi with Braised Short Rib - was braised short rib meat in there tasted old My boss ordered his steak medium rare and it was served very rare. So with all this being said, I felt bad about recommending this restaurant for us because it didn't seem like anyone was happy with their food. With this prices being so high, I really thought that it would of been a really great lunch. Next time, we will skip this place. read more