Some of the best food in SF with fun, lively atmosphere, a lot more casual than some of the other Michelin restaurants (Quince, Saison, Benu). They switched from communal tables to private tables. Love the open kitchen and excellent service. read more

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Lazy Bear truly lives up to the hype. The service was impeccable, and the vibe was perfect, thanks to the great music and interior design. The food was beautiful and delicious, but the real surprise was the non-alcoholic pairing--super creative and thoughtful. Also, obsessed with the cute survival guide menu! A top-tier dining experience all around. read more

This place is a true GEM and I really get the hype now. Lazy Bear is unique in the way where their decor and staff make you feel homey and comfortable yet somehow are able to simultaneously keep the feeling of an upscale restaurant. The perfect blend of fun and luxurious feel. Every server we got was amazing from the guy dancing while serving us butter to the more serious but still relaxed tone of the other servers, the mix of personalities made it a truly memorable experience. Now let's get onto the food. There really is very little complaints from me. The only thing I really did not like was tisane, it was a bit too earthy in flavor for me. The butter was also a bit too salty in my personal opinion BUT the servers did warn us that they purposely put an excessive amount of salt in it. Everything else was 9/10-10/10. Meats were extremely tender, flavors well balanced. Plating is what you expect from a restaurant of this caliber as well. The standout dishes were the crab, broccoli beef, and sweet potato pie. read more

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My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary, and it was definitely an experience! It was very campfire and nostalgic inside, and the environment was so cute. I also happened to smell like a fireplace when I got home. The whole thing took about 2.5 hours. We had wagyu, but it was a bit too fatty for my taste - they served the best possible wagyu, so if you are a fan of that, it'd be great. My two favorite dishes were the egg and the other meat dish (I forgot exactly what, but I know it was a bird). The dessert was pretty chocolate-y, which I'm not a fan of but totally understand how other people can love! They gave us some banana bread to take home, which was amazing the next day with some vanilla ice cream. Overall, definitely an amazing experience with amazing service. read more

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A bit disappointed! Cue the tiny violin, another foodie who is disappointed by a 2 Michelin starred meal. I've wanted to eat at Lazy Bear for years but reservations were hard to come by and I don't live in SF. I've had a number of friends who have eaten here and loved it. I expected more. More food for starters. More innovation. Pros: the camp bear theme is whimsical and not stuffy, the servers are knowledgable, the food mostly tastes good. The menu is a "field guide" with camping tips and they give you a pencil to write your notes on them. The cutlery is bespoke and beautiful and engraved with the name of the restaurant. Cons: we left hungry! The portions are so so tiny. The pics make them seem larger. Think one scallop in the crudo cut into tiny pieces and interspersed with radish. One bite of duck. A tiny bread roll for the bread and butter. We kept flipping through the menu book to see if there were more courses coming, but alas. Forager's tisane: delicious and aromatic and slightly sweet. We wanted more but it was whisked away after the tiny cups were poured. Snack trio: beet salad tartlet, celery root roll, honey nut squash flan. These were all delicious and we loved them. Dungeness crab toast: flavor was lacking and it was difficult to eat. They wanted you to eat with your hands but it was too big to stuff in my mouth for one bite and then it fell apart after the first bite. Please give me a knife and fork option. Scallop crudo: it comes with passion fruit to drizzle over and grapefruit salt. One scallop cut up. There were pieces I thought were scallop but were actually radish. It was delicious and fresh. Black cod with celtuce and smoked mussel: the mussel was great, smoked in house and it shows. Flavors otherwise were good but not innovative. Bread and Lazy Bear cultured butter: they have been culturing this butter for years and it has a nice cheesy umami taste. We were told to save the bread (which was tiny) for the next course. Can the bread not be larger? French onion fondue with potato and mushroom: flavors were good but it was salty. I love salt too! Duck à la orange: one slice of duck breast that I tried to savor but was gone in one bite. I've looked at old pics and it seemed like people were given half a breast before which would have been more appropriate. Wagyu with broccoli and cauliflower: again one tiny slice and it was too salty. The wagyu was the real deal and melted in my mouth. My date doesn't eat meat so he was told he would get a cauliflower steak which we had no problem with. Except the steak was a single floret of cauliflower! Florets does not = steak. We moved upstairs for dessert. Pomegranate granita with molasses: this was delicious and light, no notes. Winter Citrus bar: a little too tart but still very good Doughnuts with root beer ice cream float: doughnuts were plain and very good. I loved the elevated root beer float. We were sent home with banana bread and coffee for the next day which was really nice. Ambiance and service were great but I go to restaurants for the food. The foraged and cultured foods were good but some dishes were too salty, not balanced, and we wanted a snack after. read more

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Exceptional food, great service, lovely place. Knocking down 2 stars because: - dishonest fee tack on. Automatic tips (for small groups at least) should be part of the advertised price. Fees in SF are wildly out of control. - very expensive meal as-is. It was a nice experience, but you can get nearly comparable tasting menus for half the price. - pretty bad stomach ache next day from the dinner. read more

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Order: * The prix fix with a white wine Prologue: * I no longer like to go in to extensive detail for high end dining because if you've been to Michelin starred places, you already expect a certain level of food and service and I feel my review is most helpful by advising if I think it's worth your hard earned dollar. So, with that said... Pros: * Ambiance and atmosphere, top notch. It was warm, cozy, yet clean and modern with a fabulous open kitchen for all to see. * Servers were friendly and explained all the dishes and didn't seem too rushed. Everything you expect from a starred restaurant. * All the food was cooked with amazing precision and talent, as you'd expect, with a few surprises (love how they do dessert), which I won't spoil and, I think they change it up on occasion anyway. * I told the sommelier I may not have more than one glass of wine that night and he perfectly advised me on the best wine. Cons: * Prior to the first offering, they made a point to say they like to have service that's playful and encourage the guests to be playful back, which is cool and inviting. However, it did seem like a couple of the servers maybe were trying to push that vibe slightly unnaturally. * I did feel like the number of dishes were fewer than I expected at this price point with two stars. Comments: * These ratings can be tough because it's hard not to have an expectation knowing a restaurant has two stars. I was probably ever so slightly let down vs my expectation, but it was still undoubtedly an excellent experience. read more

I made reservations for Lazy Bear immediately when they opened up every month on the 15th and I highly recommend you to do so if you intend on dining here. The reservations fill up fast and it's first come first serve, and for 2 good reasons also: previously 2 Michelin stars. Impeccable service: we got there early they sat us prematurely. Description on food, attention to detail, and ensuring we were having a great time! I can't explain it any further. The wait staff here is the gold standard. The decorations of the space was super cute as well. It's called lazy bear so its decor was after the California cabin life with bears. The food was AMAZING. It was a 10 course meal that included an egg dish, fish, lamb, etc. I've heard it changes often but it's carefully well thought out and very considerate of their menu. Overall, we both enjoyed our dinner here at lazy bear. Come for the impeccable service, great vibes, and the food that has Michelin star critics raving about. read more

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Such a great overall experience! I've waited to come here for 2 years and finally gotten a reservation on a Tuesday night! The staff here are all so sweet and professional from the start to the end. I was so impressed with the first course and most of the course was very well executed but the most important part was the dessert was really good and it ended on a high note, unlike a lot of fine dining places! I really enjoyed the bread and the 11 year butter, but surprisingly I enjoyed the broccoli fondue that was the course after the bread. I ate the bread and the fondue together and it was out of this world! 10/10 experience and food!!! read more

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I don't even know what I ate last night, but I want more. All the food was so pretty and yummy and different. This place was very enjoyable. Thank you for having us. read more

KenScale: 8.0/10 Visit: December 2023 One of the restaurants that I was most looking forward to visit during our trip to the Bay Area for my 40th birthday was Lazy Bear in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco. A highly acclaimed restaurant with two Michelin stars and a slogan of modern American dinner party, it had quickly become one of the fine dining destinations in the city with its communal dining setting that seems to fully embrace the California ethos of being cool but not taking yourself too seriously. The background of chef David Barzelay who was a former lawyer with no formal background in the kitchen seems to have added another layer of intrigue to the dining experience at Lazy Bear. So when my wife Jun and I met with a long-time friend who moved to SF from New York City a while ago (and her husband), did Lazy Bear live up to our expectations? The tasting menu at Lazy Bear consists of about a dozen courses running at close to $300 per person. There is also an option to pay extra for desserts and dessert wine flights in the den upstairs. On each course, our server ever so enthusiastically explained the concept and ingredients, perhaps a little bit longer than necessary. After all the mini lectures on how each dish was prepared, however, Jun and I couldn't help but notice that there was no "Oh my god, this is truly extraordinary!" item during our meal. Yes, the whipped scrambled eggs with bacon and hot sauce were playful. Sure, the "feast of seven dishes" featuring a variety of fish and shellfish were all fresh and well-executed. My favorite dish of the night was the winter squash fondue with chanterelles, kale and alba white truffle that worked exceptionally well with a red glass of Barolo from our wine pairing. The remaining savory dishes (dry-aged duck with citrus and sunchoke followed by Jewish brisket made of coal-roasted Wagyu accompanied by glazed carrot, latke and caramelized onion) were both above-average, too, in terms of the way the meats were prepared but again, they were not quite like the most unique dishes we hadn't encountered at other fine-dining restaurants before. After a palate cleanser of poached bear, we did enjoy the French toast dessert with apple flambe and foie gras ice cream alongside a glass of Hungarian Tokaji. The restaurant is still quite popular in the SF dining scene, so booking in advance by purchasing the tickets on Tock is essential. I was appreciative of the thoughtful wine pairing featuring several wines from California. The service staff was friendly overall, but as I alluded to above, I wish they could've shortened the script for the dishes a little bit lest they sounded too proud and over the top on what the restaurant had accomplished; it also didn't help that one of the members accidentally tipped over Jun's wine glass to nearly ruin her prized jacket. Perhaps we were a bit too distracted catching up with our friends to savor each course with more focus. Still, our dinner at Lazy Bear was one of the moments when Jun and I again questioned whether we had been too spoiled from our past fine dining adventures. In fact, we promised ourselves not to visit another fine dining restaurant for a couple of months after this trip to "cleanse" our palate. For now, our verdict is that the restaurant offers a good experience with solid food, but at least the menu we tried perhaps played too safe and we hadn't seen anything quite groundbreaking in light of our past journey together. read more

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This place is communal but came with large group so we took up most of the table. We started off with the foraged tea made of herbs and plants that was collected around San Francisco! It was a cool concept and the taste definitely very interesting - earthy... All the mains we had were great! Loved the seafood tower, grilled chanterelles and lamb chop in particular. The last two were grilled and seasoned lightly but so delicious. After your main, they direct you upstairs to the loft to enjoy some desserts. This was the only part that I didn't really like too much. There were three courses starting with an ice dessert. It was kind of just lacking in flavor. The orange sorbet was good. The petit fours after just had really interesting flavors, some a little bitter? Not sure read more

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One of the best dining experiences I have ever had! The food is perfectly balanced, fresh, and so delicious! The service was so friendly, knowledgeable, and very personable. Love the atmosphere of the seating area, especially the den where you go to have your dessert which I love the concept. And we had the added on Madeira tasting with dessert, which was a great way to experience the desserts. I totally understand why Lazy Bear has 2 Michelin stars! Would go back in a heartbeat! Also, try the "Weekend at Bernie's" cocktail! So good! read more

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I was wowed on my first visit to Lazy Bear in May last year. For my second visit this week, I brought my wife along to share the experience. It's amazing to think of the many things I noticed for the first time on my second visit. It's somewhat like the discovery you experience in watching a great movie a second time. What became much more visible was the choreographed artistry of the service team. I commented in my first Yelp review about how the servers presented each course, much like a sommelier would describe a wine. With four long communal tables, you'll notice the servers walking along the inside wall, the center of the dining room and the outside wall. All during this time they are observing. And they engage with patrons when they need to answer a question, refill your water or ask if another cocktail is in order. They do this with a strong sense of presence and purpose. They are super polite, friendly and passionate about their service. Lazy Bear was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Outstanding Service Award in 2024, but failed to secure a finalist position. Having dined recently at Frasca in Boulder CO, that won the service award in 2019, Lazy Bear is certainly deserving of such national recognition. Another difference this visit was when Chef David Barzelay came to our table to answer my wife's question about the incredibly rich cultured butter and decadent brown butter milk bread served with it. Like his service team, he's a storyteller who made us even hungrier for what we were about to sample. Super friendly and personable. It was interesting to learn that David was trained as a lawyer and got laid off six months after starting at a West Coast firm. That provided the opportunity to start cooking for small groups in his apartment and eventually into pop-up space for larger groups. I found out why it's called Lazy Bear, it's an anagram of his last name "Barzelay". His wife coined it. When you are seated, you'll feel like you're in a fancy cabin. Notice the grain in the wood, the stunning floral arrangements and the small bears throughout. When I visited last May, I didn't get to experience the upstairs Den where we were served our final two desert courses. Some guests also had coffee or after dinner drinks here. The room is beautifully decorated with leather sofas, plenty of bear artwork and several Michelin star signs. Two courses really scream what makes this place so special. Both feature the freshest asparagus I've ever tasted. We first tasted white asparagus served with white sturgeon and caviar. It's from France with a very subtle taste. The following course features green asparagus that is hand peeled before cooking. It was served with steelhead that was selected for its rich meaty texture. We arrived about 30 minutes early for our 6:30pm reservation and discovered they don't have a bar for a pre-dinner drink. However, the restaurant's GM accommodated us with an early seating so we started enjoying the magical evening a little bit earlier. read more

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Wow. Just wow. Incredible service and incredible food 10/10 all around. I'll admit, I'm pretty low-brow when it comes to drinks. I asked for a Tito's and Diet Coke, fully aware this kind of place isn't really about that. But to my surprise, the staff actually sent someone to the corner store to grab Diet Coke just for me. They absolutely didn't have to and that gesture says everything about the kind of care and hospitality this team brings. Huge applause to the Lazy Bear staff. You went above and beyond. Thank you! read more

Lazy Bear - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loved dining at Lazy Bear! We had such a fun dinner! A little over the top about the butter but everything else was fun and wonderful! I will recommend! read more

Favorite Michelin star in San Francisco. After being recommended several times by a friend, I decided to go to celebrate my anniversary. The decor feels welcoming and cozy. Like a little cabin in the woods. To drink I asked for suggestions and they make me a strawberry cocktail. Wow. It was very tasty!! The whole menu was great. Once you finish with the savory dishes, you go upstairs to relax and eat the sweets ones. The dessert that had strawberry, verbena, and chocolate. It was one of the best desserts I had in my life (and I'm not easily impressed so that is a lot). Delicious treats for the morning after. Outstanding food and service. Will comeback. Thank you for making it a night to remember! read more

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My husband and I celebrated my birthday at Lazy Bear and it was a really fun experience! I love the story telling of everything - all the courses are themed and presented around the foraging concept. They also give little notebooks that serve as both a menu and where guests can write notes about each course! Foodwise, I think I enjoyed maybe 70% of it, there were just some dishes that were way too salty for my preference. But desserts were so unique and my cocktail was GREAT! It was exactly what I was hoping for. In terms of seating, I do wish that we could've sat at our own table instead of sharing with other people. At least dessert was served upstairs and in separate parties! read more

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We were able to dine at Lazy Bear on our last trip to SF. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience but I wish there was more of a wow factor with the food. Overall a 4.5 stars experience for me... not quite 5 stars. Dont get me wrong, the food was good. But for the price & it being a 2 michelin star restaurant I expected just a little more... Service was excellent from the whole staff. I also liked the ambiance. It wasn't pretentious like some high end restaurants. The vibe was welcoming and warm which was refreshing. I would go back if in SF again. read more

Lazy Bear - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I traveled to SF to specifically eat at LB. I was not disappointed. This restaurant is just plain fun was absolutely delicious food. The service, while expected to be good, went well beyond expectations. The decor and food fit perfectly together. I highly recommend a visit! read more

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I had been wanting to eat here for so long and my wife surprised my with a dinner here. Such an amazing experience. From the service, unique open seating at the picnic tables to the upstairs seating for dessert - I loved it. It did not hurt that they had an extensive list of Château d'Yquem vintages, which is an all time favorite of mine. read more

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We've been here several times, and everything has always been top-notch. I love what they do and how they do it. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to celebrate a birthday. Everyone here is passionate about their work, so everyone will be happy. read more

Service was great and the food is good but not worth the $300/person price point. Out of 11 courses, only 2 were memorable. At the end, Chef came upstairs and visited the tables. For some reason, he skipped ours after stopping to say hello and chat with all the other tables which was disappointing. Overall, was an okay experience but wouldn't return. Btw they tell you to get here 15 min prior to your rez but would recommend getting here right on time. The waiting area only fits 4-5 people so you will be left standing for awhile until your table is ready. read more

TL;DR SO GOOD!!! Went here in January 2020 for the first time and left thinking that I had a near perfect experience. But after returning in November 2023, I stand corrected because it's even better now post-pandemic. My most recent visit was in celebration of my husband and I completing our first year of marriage. The tables are still set up in a "family style" seating arrangement, but because the seating times are different, you still get a sense of independence and privacy if that's what you prefer. It was hard not to peek at our neighbors dishes though if you are the type who doesn't like spoilers! The vibe is very "classic American flavors with an elevated twist" and gives nostalgia throughout every course. The highlights: -whipped egg: perfectly emulates the breakfast flavors of my childhood. Thank goodness this is a repeating menu item because I loved it just as much the second time. -cultured butter: I've tasted other house-made cultured butter at several establishments and Lazy Bear is by far my favorite. If Parmigiano Reggiano and butter had a baby, this spread is IT. I could eat it every day -wagyu: the best few bites of the night, and the best wagyu I've had. -breakfast to-go: it might be an unpopular opinion to highlight a to-go item at a Michelin star restaurant, but it was just so convenient and delicious. A perfect start to the lazy morning following Lazy Bear. read more

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I love that Lazy Bear decided to repurpose their old communal tables into multiple separate dining tables. Since reopening in September, they no longer have communal seating, which feels like a nice change. We enjoyed all the dishes, though some were a bit more adventurous than others. One thing worth noting is that the dinnerware provided for some dishes didn't always feel sufficient. For instance, the knife made it difficult to cut the duck, which was also slightly chewy, and the eggplant served with the wagyu filet was similarly hard to slice. This kind of took away from the overall dining experience, and I hope Lazy Bear considers some adjustments. Aside from that, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was delightful. Can't wait to go back next week! JK...but perhaps next year! read more

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The scented tea smells good. The egg custard is OK. The crab rice is delicious. A big bowl of butter. I forgot to take a picture of the bread. I learned a new word: squab. The lamb chops don't have much fishy smell. Two desserts to relieve the greasiness. read more

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Lazy Bear serves the best Modern American cuisine, elegantly, with impeccable service. I've been eyeing this place for years and finally had some time to make a reservation and indulge. Every bit of the experience was exquisite and I highly recommend this Michelin starred joint. I went to celebrate my birthday and my son's birthday and I loved the personalized card they made for me. My menu consisted of: Forager's Tisane* Whipper Scrambled Eggs Seafood Tower SF Bay Halibut Spring Peas Bodega Bay Black Cod* Lazy Bear Cultured Butter* Chicken & Gravy Coal-Roasted Ribeye Sorrel Honey Cake Treats My favorites are marked with an asterisk. I had their signature version of an Old Fashioned and it was Ratatouille-moment delicious. I know San Francisco seems like it's been going down the drain, people are leaving the city in droves, drugs and theft are rampant, and it might feel dangerous just walking around, but places like Lazy Bear make the San Francisco the best city on the planet and the reason I want to stay in the bay. read more

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Very unique and well thought out experience. Located in a sketchy area but the building is beautiful with a lodge like feel. The 11 course meal builds and builds, each course getting better. The service is friendly and relaxed and not pretentious. read more

Lazy Bear - Petit fore's as the last course. Gummy and a small cheesecake - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow! This was one of the most amazing tasting menus I've ever had. Lazy Bear is a 2 Michelin star restaurant and well worth the hype and price. The service was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The space feels as if you're walking into another world. The dark atmosphere really transforms the entire experience. The food was absolutely spectacular, unlike any other experience. This is artistry and the most amazing dining experience. Every dish was a knockout and what Michelin dining is truly about. read more

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Lazy Bear was such a fun experience. Every course felt unique without being pretentious, and the staff explained each dish in a friendly, engaging way. The atmosphere is cozy, almost like a dinner party read more

What a magical evening spent with another couple away from work and kids. The wait staff were comical, understandably knowledgeable about every aspect of the food & wine pairings we were being served, it was a magical evening of dinner theatre. So much fun, everyone in the restaurant was a return guest. My wife and I were the only new patrons this evening and now it's our turn to return with someone new to experience this wonderful establishment. The goody bags actually last one day to enjoy and remember our experience! Can't wait to come again read more

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Amazing. Highly recommend the tasting menu. The food was great. The service was as expected of a 2 Michelin restaurant. The ambiance is amazing, I felt like I was in the menu haha. read more

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The food and presentation here are simply incredible, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the experience is unforgettable. The service was top-notch. I'd visit here just for the atmosphere of incredible joy, kindness, simplicity, and vast knowledge. Do yourself a favor and definitely stop in for lunch or dinner--it's worth it. read more

Came here for my wife's birthday after hearing tons of amazing things about it. I have to say, it did not disappoint. Ambiance: We were told that it was supposed to give a 1960s dinner party vibe mixed the chef's experience in the scouts. I picked up the scouts vibe ( ie Menu, log cabin aesthetic, rustic feel) not so much the 60s dinner party (unless the closeness in tables is a part of that). Nevertheless, still a great environment. Food: Top to bottom the food was amazing. My wife and I personally enjoyed the butternut squash purée with trout. Trout was tender and beautifully flavorful. The meal was 7 courses and you can follow along with their playful menu they provide (it is like a scouts journal that describes each dish and has space to write notes about each dish). The desert concept was interesting. You are essentially relocated upstairs to enjoy the desert along with coffee and drinks. A more intimate space with couches and blankets (very nice touch). The deserts came in two parts, themed around special picks of fruit. Each was amazing. Service: Service was great. Very attentive. My water glass was never empty, never had to ask for a cocktail order because they would beat me to the punch. That said, here is where I dock a star. This is more of my personal take; the staff is too verbose. I understand that these dishes are craft with care, love and specificity. It is also important to explain to people a certain order in which to eat things and, overall, what you are eating in general. However, these explanations go on quite long. Like it's this personal display of personality by the staff that is just not needed. I know the staff is specifically trained to do what they do. I just wish, outside of the necessary stuff, keep it simple. Let the dish tell the story and the staff provide the scene. To be fair, the staff does tell you that conversations will be constantly disrupted and explanations long. If you have to preface this then it's too long. Overall, a great experience with even better food. The staff was great, ambiance very nice and I'm thankful that places of this caliber are still around in San Francisco. read more

Unlike some other Michelin star restaurants, Lazy Bear feels intimate and unpretentious. It's clear they put a lot of thought into the ambiance and my friend and I loved the experience. Our favorites were the whipped scrambled eggs and california rice. The bacon, maple and hot sauce created a depth of flavor that we couldn't have imagined in any egg dish. The california rice had so much natural sweetness from the dungeness crab and umami from the uni - very memorable! The whole experience took about 3 hours, and I love that they sent us home with banana bread and cold brew for the next day. I'm giving four stars because for $350/pp there were a few dishes that seemed more generic (pork loin and chicken & dumplings). Still an amazing experience! I'm thrilled I was finally able to eat here and look forward to coming back. read more

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Lazy bear has done it again. Went years ago and they have def changed it up. It's def in line with the more "fine dining" experience but I did miss their OG way of Dining last time. The parties were separated, not a communal setting like last time. Def more intimate setting. My faves were the truffle fondue, the crab rice and broth, the cauliflower parsnip dish, the honeycomb cake...let's be honest I loved it all. The sommelier recommended a fantastic red Cab that paired well with the evening. Dessert was served upstairs that overlooked the restaurant. Overall Lazy bear does fine dining very well. Extremely attentive yet still relaxed environment. Love the creativity and their desire for change ...miss the Parker house rolls. Also loved my local celeb moment. Keep doing what you're doing, it's def working for you. read more

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I came here recently for my 30th birthday and it was spectacular! I have been here before for the den experience and dinner, but this time around, I only opted for the indoor dinner on a Tuesday night. A few days before dinner, someone from Lazy Bear emails you asking about dietary restrictions. My mom doesn't eat most pork or lamb dishes, but I asked how it would be cooked and they did not respond. For example, the dish with pork just had bacon in it and she probably would have eaten it if she knew how the pork was going to be used. As soon as you enter Lazy Bear, you are entranced by the brick walls, open kitchen, and comfortable cabin atmosphere. They used to have long community tables, but tables are now separate. I thought the sommelier was helpful, but she seemed to act like my family and I have never had nice wines before. We were looking at some bottles and she immediately assumed we were going to get one of the cheaper options or a glass. She became warm or welcoming over the course of the dinner and just asked us for our price range. The wines she suggested paired perfectly with the food The dinner was supposed to be 2.5 hours, but we were here for 3.5 hours as there were some delays between dishes and wine service. The whipped scrambled eggs, the halibut with sorrel, California king salmon with plums, and blackberry cobbler were exquisite. Some of the dishes like the ribs felt out of place, but my overall experience was amazing!!! read more

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This is a must-try place. Incredible food/presentation, great ambiance and an experience never to be forgotten. Service was top notch and Chef David himself came over and spoke with us about a few dishes. I'd visit just for his vibes - super happy, kind, down to earth & highly knowledgeable. Do yourself a favor and make it a point to visit here- it's well worth every penny. read more

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Lazy Bear is truly one of a kind! The whole dining experience feels special from start to finish. My favorite part of the menu was the tasting menu's signature grilled squab perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. Every course is creative and beautifully presented, but that dish stood out the most for me. It's pricey, but absolutely worth it for such a unique and unforgettable meal. read more

I feel fortunate when I have the chance to eat at a prestigious Michelin star restaurant. Lazy Bear had been in my Food Bucketlist for almost a year, and I finally dined there this past weekend. It was fantastic. Very original menu, incredible and kind service, and the wine pairing was just perfect. What I also really appreciated is that it is a comfortable and casual environment. No, you shouldn't wear shorts and crocs, but it's nice to eat world class food and not have to wear a suit or sport coat. Favorite courses were the crab, lamb, scrambled egg froth, and bread and butter. But I can honestly say that every course was cooked and seasoned perfectly and made the entire menu experience perfect. read more