Came here for a company dinner/workshop. The food and service was outstanding. Had the tomato soup, steak (with nuts, potatoes, greens), and the chocolate cake. During the appetizer phase, there was also jalapeno bacon deviled eggs and bite sized shrimp tofu toast. Each dish was delicious and elevated to a level you don't find at your usual restaurant. I wanted to bring my family sometime to try these. But unfortunately, most of these items I couldn't find on their normal menu. The two that stood out the most to me were the tofu shrimp toast, which is something you occasionally find as Cantonese dim sum dish, but this version was so elegant, compact, balanced, and super tasty. I could have eaten several of these if they had offered haha. The chocolate cake was also amazing. Each component fit so well with the rest, while also being amazing on their own. Take for example, the black berries - I had never had black berries so large and sweet. And the honeycomb (carmelized sugar with bubbles) was a light, crunchy, sweet/bitter match to the whole thing. Needless to say, all my plates were clean. I hope to come back someday soon! read more

Prospect - Chocolate cake with blackberries and honeycomb - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was seated early for a 7:45 PM reservation while waiting for my boyfriend, and our waitress Gloria was very attentive and recommended the same drinks I was already eyeing. I ordered the kiss of yuzu drink first and it was really good. Even comes with a kissy lips design on the foam, so a very nice touch there. Everything was fine until my boyfriend got there and we were ordering our food. I was already disappointed to see on the menu that they apparently swap out their duck breast dish on Fridays for buttermilk fried chicken instead. I'd rather pay $40+ for a nice duck breast than $34 for fried chicken at a place that is supposed to be a bit more upscale and supposedly on the Michelin guide. The other items on the menu for the entrees just weren't really anything that I wanted. I can make salmon very well myself, so didn't feel the need to pay $48 for the king salmon. I don't care for sole and it's not a fish you upsell at $41. I hate pork so I wasn't going to order the pork chops. And then I already had some steak strips for lunch, so I didn't need to have steak again for dinner. So that left the morel mushrooms dish with a Hokkaido scallop add on option that I was going to do, which would have actually come out at an even pricier $55 total for the whole dish ($37+$18 for the scallops). For some reason, on a Friday night by 8:15 PM and when there were still other people being seated after us, there are not enough scallops allocated for both the appetizer dish (3 pieces of scallops for $29) and the add on to the morel mushrooms dish (2 scallops for an additional $18). We just couldn't understand why they didn't have enough to accommodate both or couldn't re-allocate the amount. The restaurant was never at full capacity and when we were trying to order, it was like maybe 40% empty. It just felt like they were trying to make us pay more for the pricier standalone dish instead of the add-on, and that was a major turn off. This honestly seems more like a management issue, and I felt bad that our waitress seemed to be having an increasingly more difficult time trying to explain things to us to the point we just asked for the manager. They do the duck breast every other day of the week except Fridays apparently. Which then begs the question, won't you have it in stock in the kitchen anyways? So why not just offer it if you already ran out of what we actually wanted to order. I doubt that you're ordering your duck daily and perfectly allocated for you to really not have any at all by Friday. Another strange thing was that the bar menu is different than the dining room menu. But the only actual difference is that the bar menu has the burger as an option, whereas the dining room menu doesn't. But they can still serve the burger in the dining room area. So then why not just have one menu for both instead of two separate copies and menus? We analyzed the menus, and they were literally the same except for that one line item. The manager even prefaced with that before giving me the bar menu to look at. I will say that our appetizers were delicious. I got the Hokkaido milk bread, which was perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside, and the butter that goes along with it was perfect. The octopus was very tender and flavored very well, with a little kick to it. Honestly, for a nicer dining place on the Michelin guide, was quite disappointed by whoever is managing the food inventory side of things. It's not that they completely ran out of stock. It was that they had it but didn't want to give it unless if we were getting the more expensive dish. And that was just such a turn off. San Francisco has plenty of fine dining establishments available that people really don't need to be going to a place that seems to be trying to rip them off. They kept asking us if we wanted to order anything else, but we were so disappointed by the whole experience that we just wanted to finish our appetizers and leave. My boyfriend must've already told the waitstaff 3 times that we just want to close out, but they kept telling us to take our time and left the menus in front of us. He eventually just went up to a register area to actually pay for what we already ordered. I guess I basically lost my appetite after that whole experience and got full off of the two appetizers, two drinks, and a dessert they gave us to celebrate a special occasion. They need better management here. read more

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Can't believe I'd never been to Prospect before! Was sooo tasty and had a fun, vibey atmosphere. I came here with a group, and it was perfect for us to lounge on the couches near the door. The dish I had was everything I could want in a pasta. I wish I could remember the name it looks like it's no longer on the menu unfortunately. I think it was a rigatoni with beef ragu and truffle. What really made it was the fried rosemary - I had never seen that before, but it really elevated the dish. Paired with a glass of rosé, Prospect was the perfect evening! read more

Prospect - Rigatoni and rose - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Date of Visit: 8/29/2025 We chose Prospect to celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day this year. This year the Chinese Valentine's Day falls on the last Friday in August. And we decided to give Prospect a try. Prospect was opened in 2010 from James Beard award-winning Chef Nancy Oakes, Chef Pam Mazzola and Kathy King. Located on the ground floor of the Infinity Towers, featuring contemporary California cuisine made from fresh and local ingredients. There is a dining room and a bar area, and it was nice to enjoy bar food and cocktails or wine for Happy Hour or after dinner. 2023 DuMOL Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $28 Husband ordered the Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, from the featured Sommelier Picks wine list. This Pinot is from DuMOL Winery, which crafts exceptional, highly sought-after wines. Sunset in the Bay $15 I ordered the Sunset in the Bay from the mocktail list. Made with spiritless tequila, giffard elderflower, dhos orange grapefruit, and lime. Love the taste of bitter and the special taste of tequila, which was one of the best mocktails I tried during pregnancy. Grilled Spanish Octopus $26 We got the grilled Spanish octopus as the appetizer. Beneath the octopus, it was paella negre with Monterey Bay squid, chorizo seco, green zebra tomato, and turmeric aioli. Highly recommended. Hokkaido Milk Bread $14 And we both love the Hokkaido milk bread with sesame seeds. It was paired with a special made of apricot and ube butter. The yellow and purple swirl of the butter was exceptional! Sweet but made a great pair with the milk bread. Prospect's Fried Chicken $35 For the main course, husband got the fried chicken. Came with three pieces of breast, thigh and wing. It was decorated with Pancetta braised Romanos, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and chicken gravy. The crispy skin and juicy chicken meat was very nice. 2018 Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon $23 Husband got another glass of wine to pair with the main course. This Cab is an old vine cabernet from Napa Valley. Grilled Center Cut Berkshire Pork Chop $44 I got the pork chop cooked to medium well. On the bottom, there were heirloom polenta with summer greens, black mission figs. And it was spiced with cherry balsamic, prosciutto San Daniele, and pork jus. Prospector $18 Husband got another cocktail after we are done with the main course. This cocktail is a stronger after dinner drink which was made with Scotch, Blandy's madeira, Benedictine, and prospect bitters. Ice Cream Scoop $5 I got the ice cream with various choices of ice cream or sorbet flavors. I ordered the cherry chips which were full of tiny chocolate chips and the sweet and sour real cherry fruit. There were also two chocolate cookies filled with vanilla to pair with. read more

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OMG--Prospect still SLAPS with the same DELICIOUS and AMAZING flavors as ever! I'm here for the popular Prospect burger and fries this time. Amazing! Service is top-notch and keeps getting better. If Jerry, your server, buckle up--you're in for a next-level dining experience! Plates come out looking like works of art--bright, colorful, and full of love. And the taste? Even better than the presentation. Every bite is a wow-moment. The wine list is selective, special, and impossible to mess up. Pick anything, and you'll be golden. The vibe is romantic, classy, yet super fun--exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger all night. I seriously LOVE everything about this place. Parking, though... that's the only adventure. Between the rideshare chaos and tight spaces, finding a spot--especially with a big car--is tricky. Pro tip: get here early before dinner hours, and with some patience, you'll find one. And trust me--it's 100% worth it once you're inside. read more

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Recently came here for a work dinner and was quite impressed. I haven't been here in years (pre-pandemic) but the quality and service was as great as I remember it. For appetizers we ordered the honeynut squash ravioli, kale salad, and side of the Hokkaido milk bread. For my entree I ordered the coastal chanterelles and crispy hen of the woods mushrooms with scallops. Everything was delicious! The cocktails I ordered (sorry couldn't remember which ones) were also really good as well. Many patrons seemed to have just gotten off work so a nice atmosphere for our work dinner as well. Recommend! read more

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Went to prospect for the first time. There were not any specials except for their Friday steak and fry special. I am confused as to the cut of beef. I ordered New York strip and got what I know to be a bavette. The waiter who dropped the plate said Filet Mignon - size to me was petite filet, and the beans and Bernaise sauce was flat. Also the mixatamal texture was like an undercooked bean. Best part of the meal was the salad read more

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Came here for a MBA Infosession hosted by Northwestern University. A swanky and lovely restaurant that's worthy of dates and special occasions. Would definitely come back here for other occasions. read more

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The worst dining experience I've had in the US. The food is just okay but costs way too much, and the service is terrible. Both the waitress and the manager were incredibly rude and bad at their jobs. I have no idea how this place stays open. Do not waste your money here. read more

Prospect - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for an anniversary dinner and it seemed like a lot of work dinners in Rincon Hill, but it also definitely had a few couples too. The lights were dimmed and it gave off a date night vibe. I enjoyed a Holiday cocktail and highly recommend the scallop risotto--I devoured it. Appetizers were good. Service was attentive and friendly and fast (as we had a show to get to after.) read more

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We had reservations here on a weekday for dinner and the place is amazing! We came here after work and were allowed to leave our backpacks at the front. Walking into the restaurant, it felt super upscale which I didn't expect and was so happy. We ordered some appetizers which were the burchata and scallops. burchata - I think you can never go wrong with it and I loved the veggies that came with it. Overall, it was yummy! Filet - This is so yummy! I had mines cooked medium well and it came out perfectly. This place is yummy and perfect for an upscale feel; however, I don't find it amazing. read more

Prospect - Seared Sea Scallops - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Prospect is located in San Francisco & opened in 2010 from James Beard award-winning Chef Nancy Oakes, Chef Pam Mazzola and Kathy King of Boulevard Restaurant a few blocks away. I had a business dinner with a colleague from India who spends more than 250 days traveling between India, NYC, Dubai and San Francisco. He has a very sophisticated palate given his world travels. We met for a mid week dinner meeting at Prospect during early December where the restaurant was packed with locals and visiting guest during the festive holiday season. The restaurant was deck the halls with bright lights inside and out; a Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. Very warm setting to bring in the holidays. Perfect. We order a nice glass of red wine and whiskey. I asked our server Travis for an entree recommendation and he said his favorite was the scallops risotto, roasted carrot puree, French round carrots, parmesan cheese pinenut relish, mirepoix butter. They were a beautiful presentation and very well prepared, delicious and amble portions. My guest partner order a filet mignon, tamari braised cippolini's, chive & parmesan potato cake, roasted romanesco horseradish cream, au poivre sauce and he really enjoyed it but needed a "go box" due to the portions. For desserts we asked Travis again for his recommendation given his entrée were perfect! He suggested the Pumpkin cheesecake and his favorite the Affogato ice cream sandwich espresso ice cream, dark chocolate cocoa nib cookies, fudge sauce. Magnificent! Bravo! It's been over 5 years since my wife had been to Prospect----same on us! We shall return soon to enjoy it's majestic cusine again the the near future! read more

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Love this place! Very chic happy hour with great cocktails and yummy bites! The burger is a must ! I will definitely return

Great place for happy hour! Had their mezcal margarita and it was so good. The service was super friendly and efficient! Great neighborhood bar feel. Def coming back! read more

Prospect - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here for a work team dinner and we had a great time. The vibe inside is very elegant, and feels upscale. Service was wonderful; the staff we interacted with were very knowledgeable about the menu and great about giving us specific recommendations. They also have complimentary coat and bag check, which is perfect if you're coming from the office. The food was pricey but impressed me a lot! I enjoyed pretty much everything we ordered. My favorites were the hokkaido milk bread with the whipped plum berry butter (so soft and flavorful!), the northern halibut (a small portion but surprisingly super filling), the grilled pork chop (very tender), as well as the braised duck & pork meatballs. Would definitely recommend this spot for a nicer celebratory dinner or date! read more

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Tried this place for the first time and I have some mixed feelings. The management and staff are awesome. Even the patrons here are great, but the food on the other hand seems to need a little help. Whenever I see "Fried Chicken" on the menu I'll come a running. Especially when the menu on the website says "Fried Chicken Friday". The "Fried Chicken" came out quick, but not very warm as well the sides. My expectations was what I saw on the previous pictures, but I think the hot sauce and honey should have been on the side as there was no crunch and the breast was boneless another disappointment. The guests sitting next to me who are regulars said that the way it was made before was much better after noticing the disappointment in my face. lol I didn't know I made that obvious. I will try Prospect again, but I will try the burger and the steak as the regulars advised me. read more

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The fries are amazing and my favorite dish of the night! I visited Prospect with a group of 7 and we enjoyed it. The ambiance was great. Service was good overall, with some slight misses. I think our server was new. I had the risotto with seared scallops and fries. They were both done very well, but the fries were the star of the show for me. My friends tried the sole, pork chop, and duck. They all loved their dishes! I would definitely return to Prospect and highly recommend. read more

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Ambiance- 5/5 Comfortable & spacious. Good looking bar area. . Service- 5/5 Professional & attentive without being intrusive. Wine-5/5 Hats off to Will, the Sommelier, for a good and wide selection, particularly by the glass. Food- 3.5/5 A bit disappointing. Started with a barely there Burrata app, but a tasty salad. If spending close to $18 for this appetizer, one would hope to have more than 1.25-1.5 bites of the Burrata when shared. The duck was subtle, perhaps close to lacking flavor. It seemed a bit tough even though it was cooked properly temperature wise... maybe it was related to how the breast was cut or maybe we just got a duck that worked out too much in the open field ? The grilled octopus was delicious- a clear winner of the evening. In fact, dipping some of the duck into the octopus sauce made the duck fantastic! The Hokkaido milk bread was soft and airy- reminiscent of the Hawaiian sweet bread. Glad we ordered this last, more due to curiosity- otherwise we would have been filled up with bread before the dinner. read more

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Service was great! Starting with the host who greeted us and sat us soon after I told him I was unable to use OpenTable due to glitch to make a reservation. Once we sat down, our waiter, was very friendly. He took our drinks accommodated our need for a timely order and brought us our drinks. Once the appetizers got there, my palette fell in love with their steak tartare was impressive. The halibut crudo was refreshing and delicious. I can't speak highly enough of their two Mezcal cocktails.... Delicious. I will definitely go back for a full sit down dinner. read more

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We came here for a restaurant week reservation friday night at 7:30 PM. Parking wasn't too bad to find but it can be difficult since it's all street parking. The interior is extremely nice, definitely makes you feel like you are at a fancy restaurant (even though the attire is smart casual) We were seated immediately then the servers got us still water and took our orders for the drinks. We both didn't want to drink alcohol so we ordered some mocktails. I had the pineapple mocktail with coconut creamer and it was delicious. Amuse bouse: 5/5 This was house made potato chips with a smoked fish dip. The chips were nice and crunchy and the fish dip was exquisite, pleasantly salty with a good texture. Amazing Hamachi Crudo: 4/5 I like the foam around the fish and how it paired with the herb oil. Only complaints were on the mint and green almond toppings(too strong for me) and the hamachi tasted a bit fishy. Free bread: Halfway through we got a free loaf of bread and butter. Wasn't anything mind blowing but it tasted good and was welcomed. Steak: 4.5/5 The steak was cooked beautifully and the potatoes were made very well too. Only complaints were that the potatoes were too salty at some bites and i wish they had more sauce for the steak. Dessert: 5/5 I loved how the dessert all came together. It was presented very nicely, i liked the crisp of the meringue as well as the overall flavors meshing together. Accoutrements: Great way to end the night, our favorite was the chocolate bite. All in all, for 80 dollars this was a steal and service was quite good too. read more

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Highlights: Duck liver mousse was the best I've had in ages, bread and butter were phenomenal. Ceviche and ribeye and filet mignon were average. Service was really great and maitre gave us great wine suggestions. I would go back. Ambiance was more fine dining than casual. read more

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Great atmosphere, servers & variety of food. Our entrees were ok, not the best looking plated food. It just didn't look professionally plated. Average to small portions for the entrees. I would go for drinks but not so much for the food. read more

After years of living nearby, I finally visited Prospect for dinner with a friend... and I was glad I did! From start to finish, we had an excellent dining experience here. Reservations: It was easy for her to make a reservation online, and we were seated almost immediately after arriving. Granted, we were there for an early dinner since both of us had things to do later in the evening, but still... Ambiance: It got quite busy as "typical" dinner hours rolled around. Although the noise levels did climb, it was never too much and it was still easy for us to carry on a conversation, even across a broad table (we had one of those big booths, even though there were only two of us - but we appreciated the space). There were a lot of guests in business attire and there are a few reasons I can think of for this: close to financial district, APEC this week, and it seems like a well-visited restaurant for business dinners. I felt somewhat underdressed as a result, but it wasn't a big deal, especially in SF. Service: The servers (there were two - I think one of them was in training) were friendly and attentive, and able to answer questions and give recs with ease. They checked in regularly to see how things were going and to inquire if there's anything else we wanted, but they weren't pushy about it. Food: We shared the Hokkaido milk bread (the first thing to catch my eye on the sharing menu) - it was quite sizable for 2 people, had good texture, and was tasty. We also shared the squash blossom (it's on the in-person menu but not their online menu) - it had interesting textures and a lot of flavour packed in. For my entree, I ordered the risotto (didn't add the scallops so I kept it vegetarian) - it was sooo good and my favourite dish of the evening. Was too full to have a dessert, but I did have one of their cocktails with espresso to finish. Great experience overall and I can confidently say it won't be years again before I visit Prospect again. read more

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Dinner review. New American. (Highlight) KALUGA GOLDEN CAVIAR BITES house made gougeres, smoked salmon & farm egg mousse DUCK LIVER & FOIE MOUSSE strawberry rhubarb gelee, cranberry jam, toasted brioche HOKKAIDO MILK BREAD with POPPY SEEDS whipped agrodolce plum butter SEARED SEA SCALLOPS kohlrabi, fermented black beans, cilantro puree chili crunch beurre blanc (Highlight) SEARED SPANISH OCTOPUS Fried Monterey Bay squid, salsa matcha, poblano cream, pickled watermelon radish CONFIT DUCK LEG CACIO e PEPE BUCATINI braised king trumpet mushrooms, fava beans, pecorino GRILLED CENTER CUT HERITAGE PORK CHOP garnet yams, roasted pears, brussels sprouts & mustard cream Zante currant & candied hazelnut relish, pork jus Location++ Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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First time dining at Prospect for an office holiday dinner party. The meal was enjoyable, however service was not up the same high standard as the food. It may have been the fact that we had a large party, or the fact that there were multiple other large parties happening concurrently, or the fact that it was a busy Friday night. Servers seemed disorganized, unprepared, and had to be reminded countless times about our drinks or to refill of water. Items I recommend: - Roasted Kabocha squash hummus - Fried brussels sprouts - Prospect fries - Hokkaido milk bread - Roasted honeynut squash soup - Northern halibut - Meyer lemon panna cotta I am glad to have tried Prospect. Minus two stars for the poor service but the flavors, complexity of ingredients, and presentation were five out of five. read more

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Disappointed with wait staff, it does not get much worse when dining at a restaurant of this caliber Food 5 of 5 Drinks 5 of 5 Wait staff 2.5 out of 5 We had 2 birthdays and reservation was at 7, when we were sat with our friend who was sat first I had told hostess and person who sat us that we were 3 not 4. We sat without water 15 min until I flagged down a bus person then sat again for another 10 until flagged down a woman who seemed surprised nobody had come by and said of I did not know you were 3 instead of 4 even though she had been there when we were seated ???? The waiter my friend had met when she sat down did not see for over 30 min from the time we sat down. The woman I flagged down was excellent took our orders for apps and drinks and told us about menu when we had questions. Apps come drinks come and nobody asks us about more drinks and we again have to flag a different person down???? We end up ordering mains from yet another waiter we asked for help from. Now and then our head waiter if you can call him that would come by. We spent our main course without much to drink as it took forever to get two glasses of wine and sparking out, we had ordered them as our mains came out. We were 75% done with meals when drinks appeared. Table cleared and we sat and sat until I said please may we order desert. This place has awesome food awesome drinks and a good as place but we were sat next to kitchen so we got first hand at the bustling of other waiters but we were the forgotten table of the evening.My husband was so annoyed and commented this would not have happened had we went where he wanted to go. The Progress understand service of a higher caliber. This place seems to cater and respond only to the business district and we will not be back. We will stick with places who have better service as no matter how good the food you should not have to constantly flag people down for food and beverage We spent nearly $700 3 people below average service Shame to give them a 3 because food do good but what the heck with service :-( Ordered: 3 cocktails 6 glasses wine 2 sparkling Crudo Bread Octopus Risotto Crab Mains: sole, pork chop and fried chicken Cake for desert Good outstanding but having to beg for service not ideal for our birthdays or in general read more

Prospect has a very corporate vibe and it seems most people come here for business dinners and events. I met up with my friend here since we both live close by, but the overall experience was just okay. We shared a pasta dish, a couple of starters, and tried their zero-proof drinks. Everything was decent but nothing stood out as memorable. I wouldn't recommend coming here for a date or any occasion outside of a professional setting - there are far better options for that. read more

Prospect - zero proof drinks - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The meat was incredibly juicy and the smoky flavor from the grill was just right. It was a very satisfying dinner that left us all feeling very happy. read more

It was a wonderful place to eat. The menu was great portions were good and the staff was helpful and concerned during our visit

Prospect 's dining area has a clean, modern feel to the décor that sets the tone for a great dining experience. If you're a carnivore, the burger is a must-try--juicy, flavorful, and satisfying. The menu is well-rounded, offering solid seafood and vegetarian options as well. The scallop and squid appetizers are both light yet packed with flavor, perfect starters that don't weigh you down. The sole entrée was a standout--light, flaky, and cooked to perfection. But the true star of the show? The French fries. Thick-cut, perfectly crisped on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside--possibly some of the best fries I've ever had. read more

Our friends were in town so we stopped by Prospect again for dinner. This is not the cheapest place but the food is dependable and we know what kind of service we would get. The friends were impressed and we had great 2.5 hours here. read more

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Food at Prospect is great--everything we tried was delicious. Nice interior as well. But the service was a bit of a letdown. Slow, and the staff seemed a bit inattentive. Worth it for the food, but don't go if you're in a hurry or super hungry because portions are small. Also pretty corporate crowd so great for happy hours and work dinners read more

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I absolutely loved Prospect, it's one of my new favorite restaurants in SF! We ordered the La Bonita for drinks and started off with the bread which was so warm and soft, pairing well with the berry butter. The main dishes were just as great and my friend and I finished everything! The ambiance is not too loud and overall classy but comfortable. Service was extremely friendly and I would definitely want to come back again. read more

Prospect - Hokkaido bread - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had a great time! The food was excellent and the staff was so accommodating. It made our day

We celebrated our 3-anniversary at Prospect and it was a special occasion and experience. Seated exactly at our 7p reservation time; in a nice location; able to sit next to each other, rather than across from each other; and they even had a thoughtful anniversary card waiting for us at our table. Very nice touch! Prospect is a well designed dining room, has a trendy decor, plus polite and useful staff. Tito's Lemon-drop for her, Tito's dry martini with olives for him (plus a Pilsner draft to save the server some steps in the future). Drinks arrived in a timely manner--although Tito's with a twist instead of olives arrived. Not a problem (Hi-Dive 45 minutes earlier satisfied the olive desire). She had the pork chop. He had the steak. We both shared. The presentation of both entrees was exquisite. Both cooked to perfection. I've long complained it's hard to get a nice steak in SF that isn't at HOPR or Harris (Bobo's still open? I know Izzy's is coming back soon). Stop your search, Prospect has a wonder beef filet mignon (at an appropriate price). I believe they do Prime Rib on Friday's. Our sides were broccoli & the French fries. The broccolini was a delight with a perfect amount of cheese and a nice sized portion for two people. This brings me to the fries--I made the mistake of reading previous reviews of Prospect. Undoubtedly a very popular item, which are steak fries served with mayo. One reviewer went as far to proclaim the fries "the best ever." Another wrote "best part of the meal." So how could we resist ordering the fries? Silly us--one simple fact we overlooked: most people are stupid (see '16/'24 Presidential General Election results). Duck breast? Steak? Risotto? Pork chop options and the fries were your favorite of the night? Save the fries for the bar--they were fine but nothing Ori-Ida can't achieve in your oven at home. No biggie, but if looking for complex carbs, I would get the fancy bread roll and compound butter. It looked great! One scoop of salted Carmel ice cream with a pair of soft chocolate cookies was the coda. Vanilla ice cream next time. I'd be off-brand if I didn't complain the SF Healthcare surcharge. $12 added to my bill. Wish I didn't noticed before I tipped 22%. Such as life. Great experience! Mayor Lurie repeal that tax!!! read more

I really enjoyed this place which was right down the street from the office. First, they were super pleasant and welcoming. Took us to a table where the waiter and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent. 5 stars. Everything was tasty and as advertised. I have to make comment about the sommelier. He was special. We ordered a bottle that was a little pricey and we started taking about the variety of wine. He came back later and shared a glass of another wine. Asked me what I thought. I said I liked it better but it had to be more expensive. Turns out it was half the price. He could have sold me anything and he chose one that was not expensive and probably not as profitable. That's is special. Overall I truly enjoyed the experience and will be back. read more

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Solid upscale restaurant with a romantic ambiance. Drinks: We really enjoyed the wine selection, next time we'll have to try the cocktails Appetizers: egg Chitarra pasta was nice and creamy but just slightly bland Seared Spanish octopus was amazing with a decent portion of octopus in a red sauce Mains: Halibut with butter and chorizo sauce - great, all the elements paired together nicely and the fish was fresh and flaky Roasted liberty duck breast with lentils - the flavor was great but my piece of duck was a little chewier and collagenous than typically cooked duck breast and I wonder if was because it was a little undercooked Dessert: Chocolate cake with home made ice cream - this was one of THE best ice creams I've ever had!!! Toasty and sweet with what seemed like toffee chunks, I even asked the waiter where they got this from so I could go buy some haha. He offered to give me a scoop for him but I didn't want to embarrass myself any further lol. Port - I had one of the ports and it was solid Overall would come back for more! read more

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Enjoyed a delightful pre-Christmas dinner here with my wife's family. The service was impeccable and the owner (Kathy) visited our table to welcome us. The food was just perfectly prepared; I enjoyed the duck mousse appetizer and pork chop entre and other folk thought that their steak dinner was amazing! It's a spacious restaurant with a very pleasant atmosphere and we much enjoyed the experience. Sure to return..... read more

I had a wonderful Birthday experience today!! (04/05) and I would go back to this restaurant. I think where a lot of the disconnection between the reviews and the overall experience lies in the expectations set by guests. Some were complaining of not enough formal service while others were complaining it was too formal. Or like women coming inwearing athlesuire attire. It's quite literally located next to the Marina, what could you possibly expect? They serve a variety of different people. The ambiance was nice and the music was great. It really fit the atmosphere and made the overall vibe really nice. Everything was very clean which I appreciate. The server(s) were very knowledgeable in wine and even had a Sommelier which was nice. When it comes to the food, it was like a mix of really good and subpar. We started out with the appetizers were well done. For our entrees, I got the scallops and my partner got the filet mignon. I think there needs to be clarification when it comes to the size of the cut. There was no initial expectation, but it was just small. It was plated beautifully but there were quite literally 2 potatoes. And there was no seasoning on the meat which made it tough, not very tender, and took away from the dish. The scallops were really good and I would recommend that to anyone interested in a seafood dish there. Moreover, everything was plated very nicely. I also appreciate how the staff/ management paid attention to details which definitely contributed to the flow of the restaurant. Thank you to Carlos & his server in training. Service was wonderful 10/10 read more

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I went in by myself, ordered the liberty duck croquettes, duck breast with a 2020 Burgundy, and finished with a caramelized apple upside down cake. Everything tasted spectacular. My server, Eric, had a lowkey vibe but was very attentive and observant, which I value in servers. The place is pretty big, would definitely come again. read more