Love this spot! A…read morefriend introduced me to this amazing distillery and restaurant. I had a flight of their amaros and loved them all, followed by some excellent cocktails that highlighted their products. Dinner menu is designed for sharing/family style. Everything was delicious and creative. We started with their crispy chicken skins, a bitter lettuce ceasar, octopus salad, and their duck confit with a surprising corn couscous. Our server was excellent, with full knowledge of their spirits and lots of guidance for tasting. Loved the bright comfortable dining room, with a bit of vintage flair.

We were blown away by every bite and sip! First of all, the waitstaff were so kind to seat us in…read morethe back room when we arrived and couldn't easily squeeze into the main dining area with one of our party in a wheelchair. Very much appreciated that accommodation. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and tasted even better. There was a special with homemade focaccia, ricotta, pesto, and eggplant + tomato tapenade. I could have eaten a bowl of every ingredient individually, and together they were even better than the sum of the parts. We also had the curry chicken croquettes, citrus caesar, confit octopus, and gnocchi - all fantastic. And the drinks - next level. I had the Sam Fernando and it was dangerously drinkable, I had to order a second. My partner's Bird of Paradise bamboozled us with its clarified coconut milk - so wild to drink something CLEAR that tasted so much like a piña colada! Our other two party members had NA drinks that were also nuanced and delicious. I will very eagerly come back whenever I have the opportunity!

We appreciated the intimate setting of this restaurant, it was upstairs and through the bar…read more The food was beautifully plated and the ingredients were so, so fresh. Our favorites were the trout, halibut, and vegetable apps (crudités and roasted veggies). The downside is that the portions are very small (especially the Dungeness crab) and it ended up being quite $$$, so set expectations accordingly.

Came here for a tasting dinner. Overall an okay restaurant, 3.5 stars. The kanpachi starter was…read moreamazing. The chicory salad was also unique and tasty. Risotto desperately needed salt. Fish dish also needed seasoning and overall better preparation. Chocolate cake was good but then again it's chocolate cake and hard to make it bad. Service was great, very attentive. Ambiance was not great. Very dark and dated decor. The head chef has a very impressive resume. I think they need more time to figure things out but think this place has potential with the chef.

i had a delightful experience at 1601 bar & kitchen celebrating a birthday in the party. i had…read morenever tried sri lankan food and was amazed at the depth of flavors and uniqueness of textures. the tasting menu was brought out as 4 separate courses: bites, appetizers, mains, and dessert. the bites were light and small but all incredible. the radishes were served in a beautifully plated dirt-looking powder that was super flavorful and delicious. the trout was also super good. the appetizer was by far the standout dish. the egg hopper with potatoes and chicken curry was excellent. so many textures and flavors in one dish! it was so good, i will dream of it. the main was good but not my favorite - the crunchy green beans were by far the most enjoyable to me in this round. im not the biggest fan of lamb, but the main dish was well cooked and served so beautifully. lastly, the dessert was so well composed with the sweet white chocolate and the tart fresh passionfruit. the whole night, our server and the chef would come out to describe the meal. the service was excellent and very attentive. i would highly recommend 1601 bar & kitchen and would like to return for another nice occasion! thank you!

The food was unique and absolutely delicious. It was a fusion of flavors and a mix of different…read morespices and ingredients. Great spot for a family style upscale dinner. The ambiance and service were great!

House of Prime Rib (HoPR) is an iconic SF resto serving every meat lover's wet dream: thick slabs…read moreof juicy, perfectly medium rare prime rib. For the voracious heffas, they even have a 48 oz Triple King Henry VIII Cut on the secret menu. And, for those with more champagne tastes and studio size carnivore appetites? There's PrimeBird @NightJar. I'm neither of those but wanted to experience Chef-Owner Kim Alter's modern and elevated take on HoPR's classics. PrimeBird is a new pop-up at NightJar, a new event space next door to Chef Alter's fine dining resto, Nightbird and cocktail bar, Linden Room. They took over ACME Floral Shop. Open for dinner only: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 5 pm - 8 pm. Indoor dining only. No takeout, delivery, or outdoor seating. Rezzies available at OpenTable and are hard to get since there's only 14 seats. You have to book directly through the restaurant's website and not on OpenTable's website. TIP: Check in the wee hours of the morning, two weeks from your desired date. M E N U Prix-Fixe Three Course HoPR-inspired Menu: Salad, Aged Prime Rib w/ sides, and Dessert ($80 pp). No substitutions. For drinks: champagne, wine, martini, and manhattan. 16% service charge (line for add'l tip) and 6% sf healthy mandate. D R I N K * Martini: Infused Gin w/ summer herbs, dry vermouth, lemon, olives, caper berry ($17) // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/zu23trkc - Requested lemon twist, no olives. Smooth and stiff with citrusy botanical flavors. In HoPR fashion, there's enough left in the shaker for another glass. F O O D (1) SALAD * Little Gem Salad w/ green goddess dressing // 3.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/2stemys8 Fresh, light starter of little gem lettuce, buttery avocados, and watermelon radish with a creamy herbaceous dressing. Wish there was more acid and something crunchy for texture. Tossed tableside like HoPR. * House Sourdough Bread // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/mt5z9tfv Warm, crusty bread with a nutty tang served with a rich, velvety butter. (2) ENTRÉE * Dry Aged Beef Rib // 4.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/38mncrym The 60 day dry aged prime rib was incredibly tender, just melts in your mouth. Even cookery throughout (sous-vide?). Good beefy flavor and umami from the dry aging process. While the small portion was expected, it wasn't enough to satisfy my carnivorous craving. * Sauces: - Rib au jus // 3.5 stars: Deep complex flavor but very salty. - KA-1 // 4 stars: Their spin on A sauce; strong salty-sweet tang. - Smoked Wagyu Hollandaise w/ aged bone marrow // 5 stars: Rich and decadent with a kiss of smoky flavor. - Creamy horseradish // 3 stars: Not potent enough, tasted like sour cream. * Sides: - Creamed Spinach // 3.5 stars Reminds more of bitter collard greens. - Mini Baker w/ all the things // 2.5 stars Underwhelming, the baked potato w/ sour cream, bacon, and chives was firm and dry. Didn't finish. - Truffle & Cheddar Yorkshire Pudding (portion for 2 shown) // 4 stars Served warm, poofy with hollow hole, thin and crispy exterior and stretchy interior. Delicious on its own with a cheesy earthy flavor but a good vessel for sopping up the sauces. (3) DESSERTS * Cheesecake w/ strawberry, rhubarb, graham // 3 stars: https://tinyurl.com/4eje5bs8 Mid, more like pudding with apricot (didn't have strawberries or rhubarb). * Chocolate Cake Petit Fours // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/bdevjcrk Complimentary for my friend's birthday. Everything you expect from a [mini] chocolate cake...rich and decadent with a bitter sweetness. * Chocolate Chip Cookies w/ sea salt // 3 stars: https://tinyurl.com/muttv37v Probably would have tasted better had they warmed it up so the chocolate chips become melty. S E R V I C E Refined and approachable with well-paced courses. So sweet of the staff to bring petit fours with a candle for my friend's birthday. Allow 90 minutes for dinner. A M B I A N C E Moody and intimate with six tables to seat 14. Great for a quiet dinner. P A R K I N G Difficult street parking. Nearest parking lot/garage is 2.5 blocks away at 110 Franklin or 360 Grove (Performing Arts). Overall, I appreciate Chef Alter's ode to HoPR but it left us wanting more specifically the main event: THE prime rib. While we left stuffed from the carbs, I hope they consider offering a larger cut option for us baby carnivore heffas.

Primebird Review: HOPR-Inspired Dinner…read more 10/10 - Little Gem Salad with Creamy Green Goddess dressing - Amazing, light, good flavor. Wish I had more. Better than HOPR. 7/10 - House Sourdough Bread. It's good. It's fine. It's bread. 9/10 - Dry Aged Beef Rib - Perfectly cooked but the stars of the show here for me that made this dish were the hollandaise and horseradish sauces--so flavorful and unique. Sauces: 5/10 - Rib Au Jus - Like homemade A1; tangier. 10/10 - Smoked Wagyu Hollandaise - Excellent. Everyone's favorite. 9/10 - Creamy Horseradish - I don't normally enjoy horseradish so its very subtle flavor suited my palate very well. Horseradish lovers may find it too light. 8/10 - Mini Baker with all the things - cutest baked potato. I don't normally do baked potatoes but this was a perfect size with a good topping ratio so it stayed flavorful. 9/10 - Creamed Spinach - Good, like HOPR. 9/10 - Truffled - Cheddar Yorkshire Pudding - Good slightly better than HOPR. 7/10 - "Cheesecake" Strawberry, Rhubarb, Graham - okay good. Ambiance was unique. There were very few tables spread very far apart so the experience felt very intimate. The walls are painted black with spotlights on the dark wood tables for your food. If I had to sum it up, the vibe makes you almost feel like you're dining at a museum where you're able to interact with (and eat) the art.

Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here and recommend others try it out, especially if you're…read morelooking for a lazy bear-esque experience without the lazy bear price. Pros: -good service and pacing of courses -incredible and interesting flavors -great company at the communal table -helpful descriptions in between each course and you can see them preparing each dish Cons: -location is out of the way in Bayview -the pop up is in a sake distillery and it was cold inside. Might be nice to add some mood lighting or something to improve the ambience as well.

Wonderful omakase experience for a crab lover. This is a 6…read morecourse meal. My fave is the chawanmushi with fish roe, clean yet super smooth Steam crab is sweet, fresh taste with wonderful butter sweet dip ( sambal is a nice side kick to clean the palate) Cold Soba crab with zest tangerine with mustard dressing. Enough portion, not to fill u up, but to awaken your hunger to taste more of the upcoming dishes Attentive services, not rush with informative of each dishes. Truly appreciate this! I wish I can have a warm green tea to pair with the meals Am I goong to come back or bring friend? Yes!

stopped by and tried their wine tasting where you receive three mystery bottles and guess 2/3…read morereceive a complementary glass!! We were a group of 5 so we doubled the challenge and had so much fun. It was cozy, and the staff was great too! Also tried their charcuterie and pesto lasagna. Everyone agreed that we will be back for that slice alone, sooo good.

A friend and I were leaving a work event after 8:30pm on a Wednesday and wanted to get a drink at a…read morebar after. To be honest--we were eyeing Dogpatch Saloon, which we'd both been to. However, they didn't have any open seats! So we went to Together Wine Lounge next door instead. They were also very busy, but had an open table for us. We were very pleased. The ambiance was gentle, warm, and welcoming. Very homey and cozy. Service was very thoughtful, helpful, and honest. We each got the Sommelier selection flight ($47 each) that came with 3 half glasses. They asked our preference for one of the glasses (white or red) and I loved the red. It was Rafanelli! It was my favorite. The flavors were complex with cool, unique hints and undertones. Great vibe. Great people. Great space. They also have pretty good food (we didn't have any but the people next to us loved it!)

Where else can you get a hefty sourdough baguette for only $1 in SF?…read more The Educated Palate is City College's cooking school. On Thursday mornings (when classes are in session), they open up to sell their students' baked goods. They have an assortment of other eye-popping pastries, too. All at discounted prices. Sometimes they have a barker outside enticing people to come in since it isn't very obvious that there is a bakery inside. If you hear someone yelling just outside their doors, it isn't someone having a mental breakdown - it's somebody pointing you towards this hidden gem.

I stumbled upon their Thursday pop-up and had to check out the bake sale. I've heard of this baking…read moreschool and their pop-ups and was excited to grab some morning treats. Ordering can be a bit confusing as they have a paper menu where you check off what you want. You can also browse their baked goods on display in the glass counter. Once you hand the slip to someone, they'll call out your name with the packaged order is ready and then you pay at a check-out kiosk. I got a morning bun, the cheddar + bacon scone, and a slice of their carrot crumb cake. Loved everything the morning bun was the perfect sweet treat, the scone was super light and fluffy with a delicious cheesy flavor and the carrot crumb cake was so moist and not too sweet. I'll definitely be back to try the other items - the focaccia looked great and I also wanna try the croissants! Such a great little spot for affordable pastries and to support an amazing program run by its students.

Had a great time dining here for a company dinner on a Tuesday evening! Super close to the office…read morewith a slight incline to get to. It's a classy Italian restaurant that's spacious, able to host large dinner parties, and a calm atmosphere. We got a variety of appetizers like bruschetta, pizza, calamari, and bread. For my entree, I got the steak! It was an overall good portion of meat but I wasn't fond of the herb dressing. The grilled broccolini was delicious. Good dining experience with greater company.

I feel like this place was over priced. The guy recommended me the Rotolo con ragu for pastas and i…read morewas excited for some veal and pork. But the overall taste was underwhelming with more cheese than anything. Idk I was kind of disappointed. I did not try any of the other dishes so I don't know if I just got the wrong dish. But totally not worht $45 for this dish. The service was okay. Nothing too much to complain here. Except i should not have gone with his rec. lol It seemed to be a place that a lot of people came after work or work lunches/events. That is the ambiance it gave.