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    Greens Restaurant

    3.8 (2.7k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Potato & Pink Lentil Burger
    Emma S.

    First off, I loved the location. We got a window table, which gave us front row seats to watch the sea lions laze about on the docks. It was a sparkling sunny day and we'd been looking forward to trying this restaurant for ages. Our first course was a selection of starters including a black bean chili which was their soup of the day, the fresh spring roll and blueberry scones. The soup had a depth of flavor we definitely enjoyed with creme fraiche for contrast. The fresh spring roll relied on the dipping sauce for flavor, but were delicious. Our favorite of the three was probably the blueberry scones that arrived warm and crumbly. For our mains, I chose their vegetarian take on a burger. I loved the salad that accompanied it. The vegetables were fresh and it had a light vinaigrette that brought out the bright flavor of the greens. Unfortunately, the burger itself seemed a bit heavy to be paired with the bun it comes with. The curry flavor didn't come through as much as I was hoping either. My son ordered the asparagus pizza and was slightly disappointed in the degree to which the crust lacked crispness, due to being a whole wheat style and the toppings felt like they featured the medley of cheeses rather than spotlighting the asparagus. My daughter, on the other hand, chose their french toast, which was appreciated by all. The fresh berries and coconut added texture and freshness. For dessert, we opted for the creme brulee and chocolate torte. Their creme brulee gets five stars and a handshake! It was everything mentioned in the description and more. The meyer lemon and pistachio came through and felt balanced. The chocolate torte was tasty, however we didn't particularly find the hazelnut or passion fruit caramel flavors mentioned. They definitely use quality ingredients and their pastry chef is on pointe. Its menu is creative and I'd actually like to return to further explore it. For the menu items that we loved, they were genuinely delicious. Our service was also attentive and helpful, especially considering that we were there during busy weekend service.

    Butternut Squash Pizza
    Kamy T.

    Came with my family to Greens for dinner, not really knowing what to expect since we're not vegetarians ourselves. We wanted to try this institution to celebrate our grandma's birthday. We ordered a variety of dishes and were definitely full by the end of the meal. They don't really specialize in a specific cuisine, so it's an assortment of different types of food. Would recommend the fried cauliflower (my favorite of the night), the falafel platter, fresh conchiglie pasta (second favorite), grilled polenta, and the cauliflower fattoush. Solid dishes. Would definitely pass on the butternut squash pizza and hodo tofu brochettes. The bread basket was fine, the butter was a bit interesting with corn, miso, and honey flavors. Overall, the food was flavorful and some dishes were just better than others. Service was solid the entire night - the workers are very friendly. Inside is quite nice with wood furnishings and a good view looking out.

    Wild Mushroom Shawarma Bowl
    Tiana M.

    We came to Greens for a Mother's Day family dinner (five of us total), and unfortunately, it did not live up to the reputation or the hefty price tag of nearly $70-$80 per person. To start, we were seated outside in what basically felt like a tent or pavilion. For a restaurant known for its waterfront scenery, sitting out there meant we had absolutely no view at all, which was a huge letdown for a special holiday. While every dish looked gorgeous and highly presentable on the plate, the food was incredibly bland, overpriced, and overloaded with unnecessary "for-show" garnishes. We ordered six different dishes, but none of us left feeling full because nobody was actually enjoying the food. We didn't even bother packing the leftovers to go. Fresh Spring Rolls: Tasted mostly like mint and plain water. The dipping sauce was just okay. Fried Cauliflower: Incredibly plain, and the sauce lacked any real flavor punch. Mushroom Wellington: This was the table's least favorite dish by far. It was terrible; the mushroom inside tasted bitter and burnt with no seasoning, and the entire Wellington was barely the size of my fist. Tempeh Noodles: There was way too much going on. It was filled with massive vegetables that seemed to just be there for show, the noodles tasted watery, and while the tempeh itself was good, it couldn't save the dish. Mushroom Bowl: Very disappointing ratio. It was almost entirely plain rice with barely any chickpeas, mushroom or sweet potatoes. Falafel Platter: The falafel itself and the sauces were decent, but almost everything else on the platter felt like filler just meant for display The only saving grace of the evening was the service. The staff was very sweet, accommodating, and checked on us frequently. However, great service can't make up for a completely flavorless, expensive meal. I won't be returning.

    Caili C.

    I stopped by Greens Restaurant for a late solo lunch. I'm not vegetarian myself but heard amazing things about the food here and you can't beat the nice views of the bay if you're lucky enough to sit by a window. I ended up ordering a mushroom rueben with pastrami spiced roasted maitake, sauerkraut, and gruyere. Loved everything about this sandwich from the crusty bread to the gooey cheese and super flavorful maitake which felt like a substantial protein substitute. It's served with a side of housemade chips. The rueben was large enough that I was full eating just half and got the rest to go. After finishing my meal, I also got an oat cappuccino for an afternoon pick me up and was happy to have a boost of caffeine. The espresso was surprisingly good for a restaurant coffee bar. Would definitely recommend for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. I'll have to come back to try their dinner menu which seems more creative and unique!

    Wild Mushroom Au Poivre with Spring Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
    Suraj P.

    Have been a few times but this was by far the best Greens experience we have ever had! We came in to try the tasting menu and it was such a great deal! All the foods were super flavorful and tasty! Our server was very friendly and went through all the options and described each one thoroughly. We went during sunset and got a window seat and there's no better spot in the city! Can't wait to come back again!

    Hodo Tofu Brochettes
    Maria W.

    We had a wonderful experience at Greens! Made a reservation for opening time and arrived at sunset to the gorgeous view of the East Harbor. Here's what we got: Falafel Platter (seasonal hummus, muhammara, lemon labneh, crudite, house made pita, olives, marcona almonds, roasted delicata squash): all three sauces and the sides were absolutely delicious and the falafel were fantastic; lightly crispy outsides and fresh taste. For a shared plate costing $28 though, I do wish there had been more than three falafel! I would get it again, though, as it was a great starter to the meal. Roasted Brussel Sprouts Salad (kale, marcona almonds, sherry shallot vinaigrette, Manchego cheese): I'd just make sure you have a good idea of what you're ordering; the sprouts are cold, which makes sense given it's a salad, and it had a great taste, but I'd been expecting crispy hot roasted brussel sprouts so I was taken aback. For my own taste, I'd skip next time, but it was still good! Hodo Tofu Brocchettes (sweet potato, cremini mushrooms, cipollini onions, couscous & pomegranate salad, tahini garlic cashew cream, zhug sauce): this was delightful, with an amazing mix of textures and flavors, pops of sweetness and tanginess from the onions and pomegranate seeds, and so much fun and variety; all delicious. I would order this again! For dessert, we got the Matcha Coconut Cream Pie and the Cinnamon Apple Quince Bake. Opinions were split as to which was better, I'll say it was because both were fantastic. I did lean more towards the cinnamon apple quince bake, though, since I'm biased towards apple crumble type desserts à la mode. Overall, 4/5 stars for the food, but the kind and attentive service put Greens at a 5/5; thank you so much to Teddy for bringing such joy, peace, and humor to our night.

    Butternut squash pizza, falafel platter, spring rolls, Shawarma bowl
    Victoria Z.

    Took my family here for my sister's birthday! I'm not sure if they usually give any complimentary desserts but we weren't offered any. Maybe our waiter forgot but I wish they had remembered or offered when I told our waiter the occasion. Falafel platter - (8/10) a great assortment and variety perfect for sharing! I loved all the different sauces. The olives were a bit too salty/strong for this pairing but overall enjoyed this dish Spring rolls - (7.5/10) The tofu could have used a bit more seasoning/flavor itself so definitely recommend eating the roll with the peanut sauce. Butternut squash pizza - (6/10) not bad, but not great. It's a bit on the bland side and the flavors are a bit muddy, so I personally wouldn't order this again next time. Shawarma bowl - (8/10) a delicious, filling bowl that seemed to be the tables favorite!

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    Carrie L.

    Came here for brunch with a larger group and it was such a great experience. The views are beautiful and the location right by the water makes it feel really special. Everyone in our group loved their food. We shared the fruit plates to start, which were beautifully plated, and I had the spring rolls as a lighter main. They were so delicious, full of flavor, and completely allium free which I really appreciated. There are lots of vegan options, plus vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan.

    Fresh Spring Rolls
    Som M.

    Both the food and service were really splendid. We reached late so did not get much of a view in the dark but could guess how beautiful it must have been at dusk. The zucchini curry was especially tasteful, as were the fresh spring rolls. We were treated to complimentary sparkling wine as part of an anniversary celebration. Finally the bread platter was so good we ended up ordering more of it.

    Eggplant with Coconut Risotto
    Margaret K.

    My vegetarian friend was visiting so thought I'd come back to Greens as my first experience was great. This time, despite reservation the wait was about 20-25 min to get our table and it was quite loud. Our server was very kind and attentive but could tell they were not expecting such a large crowd on a weekday so it was a little slow getting our bottle of wine and food. The food itself was pretty good with great flavors. I got the curry with coconut risotto which was delicious. The cauliflower was a bit too salty for me but good cook. Would come back with vegetarians anytime!

    Fresh Conchiglie Pasta + Greens Veggie Burger / both absolutely delicious!
    Ron R.

    Full disclosure ... I've been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years now. But part of that means I've eaten a lot of vegetarian foods at restaurants that promote "vegetarian-friendly" as offering a Garden Burger. Not knocking those places at all. I'm very grateful that plant-based eating has grown over the decades, but Greens is in a league of their own. Tips for first timers. 1. Make a reservation. They allow 15 minutes past your time, but instead of worrying about that, just give yourself plenty of time in that bay area traffic. 2. Parking is first come, first serve in the shared lot. It's a paid lot. 3. If you can, get a window seat. If we eat with our eyes, we might as well get one of the best views in town of the Golden Gate Bridge. I compare it to eating outside at Cafe Orleans in Disney's New Orleans Square -- if you've been there, you know what I mean. 4. Seasonal menu so I apologize if the items I mentioned below aren't there when you finally get here. Fresh Orange Juice ($6, Grade A+) : Squeezed and slightly pulped. Yes please! Definite treat and the oranges they used were so sweet. Fresh Conchiglie Pasta ($30, Grade A+) : Chanterelles, spinach, corn, porcini cream sauce, spring onions, herb butter, grana padano - I cannot stop talkin' about it. Who doesn't love a fresh pasta. While most pastas are heavy, this is light from the first to last bite. Definitely top 3 of all pastas I've ever had and the common thread, all were freshly made pastas. I love the shpae of these pasta shells - perfect for trapping the sauce. Greens Veggie Burger ($22, Grade A+) : Lentil mushroom patty, cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli and avocado crema. This ain't a boring Beyond burger! Although there were no ingredients that screamed "bacon undertones" I tasted bacon undertones. I was not complaining. I compare it to a smoked tempeh. The burger had an awesome texture and the toasted bun is a smart choice. I thought at first it would be too hard, but it needed the hard toast to carry this burger. Comes with 2 housemade pickles which complimented this burger nicely. Dessert - Black Sesame Mousse ($12, Grade A+) : black sesame blondie, black sesame praline, and black sesame cookie crumble. The story behind this item is wonderful - a regular customer requested this and after 6 months of trial and most likely wonderful errors, this dish was born. Smooth and sily mousse with the texture of all the black sesame delights. I'll miss this when it's gone, but I was promised it won't be gone forever. Dessert - Pear Pistachio Galette ($14, Grade A) : Pistachio frangipane, honey thyme ice cream, and brown butter sauce. Enjoyed this very much - subtle sweetness and the ice cream was a great compliment. Light and refreshing dessert - won't weigh you down. Bottom line. Best service. Thanks Kathy for taking such great care of us and your recommendations were spot on. Incredible location overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a vegetarian and vegan must bookmark!

    Roger M.

    Food was good but service was lacking. Our server seemed unimpressed and inattentive. He seemed annoyed to even check in on us. Waited 10 minutes to even get the bill paid.

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    A true SF institution. No one does veggie/vegan better. I even use their amazing cookbook at home.

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    Fantastic food & ambience. The food could not have been tastier. This restaurant just keeps getting better.

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    Easily my best meal in San Francisco. Great service and an incredible view. 10/10 recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Greens Restaurant

    Is the Bay Room or the regular dining room better?

    The Bay room is set apart so if you have a very large party it can be there. It is pretty. The Main room is pretty. You can't go wrong

    Do you have a gluten-free option?

    Yes, several, go, you'll love it

    Is indoor seating available?

    yes, proof of vaccination required for indoor seats.

    Do we need reservations?

    Not necessarily. We got a table without any reservations. But if you have a big group or want a bayside window, I recommend making reservations!

    Is outdoor seating available right now?

    Yes, but not much of a view. It's a nice set up with heaters but still chilly...

    When will you open back up the coffee and sandwich stand?

    Our Greens to Go counter is open and you will find coffee, pastries and many other Greens favorites like Black Bean Chili there. We offer items from the menu now, which includes sandwiches from our lunch menu. That being said, the strictly sandwich… Read more

    Is this place strictly vegan?

    Greens is a vegetarian restaurant but offers as many vegan substitutes as possible. We consider vegan diets as we construct dishes.

    Is the parking next to the restaurant free?

    The parking lot in front of the restaurant is privately owned and managed - it does require payment, but is a lot cheaper than street parking in San Francisco. Just outside of the Fort Mason Center, you can park in the Marina, which is federal… Read more

    Is it kids friendly?

    Yes.

    Does this place allow you to byob? Is there a corkage fee? We wanted to bring a special bottle of wine for our anniversary.

    Greens does offer corkage in the restaurant. $25 per 750ml bottle of wine, limit two. $40 per magnum, limit two.

    When will they reopen (after the fire on 6/20/18)?

    It has opened. :-)

    Where does someone park?

    There is a huge parking lot right there!

    Can you tell who is the best server at greens?

    Seth!

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    #8Nite with Mommy!…read more Otra, On The Haight Server - Jenny, she was amazing. Help with recommendation on what to eat and drink. House Margarita - Grapefruit Salt Rim 2022 Pardas Dirty Queso- queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, chips Pork Al Pastor Tacos- grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro Baja Style Fish Tacos- beer battered cod, garlic-arbol aioli, slaw The deco was very nice. Walls was painted, with nice old fashion lights. A must visit.

    So my fellow Yelp community members have I got a new place for you to checkout...it's Mother's Day…read moreWeekend on a Sunday after attending Flagging in the Park at the National A.I.D.S. Grove (a MUST-DO) in Golden Gate Park...my friends suggested Otra in the lower Haight Ashbury district. Parking was a bit difficult to navigate but I eventually found a spot around the corner from the restaurant. I walk into a slightly dimly lit room but find my party right away. The bar is to the right of my table and I sit down and right away order from the menu in order to catch up with my friends. I chose their Spicy Pork Pozole a slow braised pork stew, white hominy, cabbage, and house chips. To wash it down I chose their Watermelon Ginger Agua Fresca it came with a rim dipped in a salt & spicy chili powder that reminded me of a margarita but it was a OTRAS BEBIDAS (non-alcoholic) and later I added their Horchata that was delicious with a sprinkling of nutmeg! My friends ordered their FRIJOLITOS CON CHIPS, DIRTY QUESO, & CHARRED CABBAGE which we shared...light and delicious dining. Other items ordered from the menu included Beef Tacos, Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos, Quesabirria Style Tacos, and my new favorite BAJA Style Fish Tacos (you must order them)...to finish the meal we ordered one of each...their rich and delectable FLAN & a slice of Tres Leche Cake...so rich and sweet but TOTALLY DELICIOUS! The service was friendly and the food was simply delicious! I unfortunately forgot to take snapshots of our meal but I have their menu because I had a lot of fun and I will definitely be making a special trip back to Otra!!

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