it's very difficult to get a reservation here, tonight we are able to get a table. The restaurant have a good vibe and the food taste amazing we have a tasting menu with upgrade , weee able to taste 80% of the menu. I think people should try it ! read more

Casual & energetic environment. Efficient service. Lots of interesting and flavorful dishes to try. Be sure to try a lot of their market bites (apps). The pork chop was not that interesting. If you like truffle and egg, get your own smoked jidori hen egg (or 2) read more

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This was my first time trying Rich Table, which is 13 years old. I wish I had known about it earlier; it was a fabulous and very eclectic meal. The restaurant is helmed by chefs Evan and Sarah Rich, hence the very apropos name. They serve a menu with influences from all parts of the globe. The restaurant is wildly popular; reservations are essential, even for the bar. To get the widest choice of offerings, I would recommend the "Let Us Choose Your Adventure" tasting menu for a very reasonable $125 (has an optional wine pairing). You get samples of many of the "market bites" and "classic bites" on the menu, a pasta, a main and a dessert. Some of the tastes are not on the menu. If you are a party of 2, they give you a different pasta and main for more variety. And they can make it vegetarian too. The bites I received included: egg with caviar and maple creme fraiche, peach with black truffle and creme fraiche, tuna tostada with corn pico de gallo and serrano peppers, sardine chip with horseradish creme fraiche, porcini doughnut with whipped raclette (a famous bite), beef dumpling with chili crunch, a cucumber preparation and a cracker of sorts topped with peas. My pasta was tonnarelli sea urchin "cacio e pepe". The main was hangar steak with peaches and coriander (they use ribeye for this dish on the regular menu). The dessert was a layered chocolate thing with a creme fraiche-like ice cream, plus a petite honeycomb cookie. Everything was WOW! This place, along with my old fave Gary Danko, will be regular stops whenever I visit SF. And I'd like to try their fast-casual chicken place RT Rotisserie just down the street. read more

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Again?! Yes again celebrating my birthday in this special place, this time with my mom! Thanks to Dana who knows how to make it special as usual :) the dumplings and the beignet always worth the trip! Love also seeing my mom's face after the sardine chip 'wow what's that!' read more

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I wasn't sure if there was a point to write a review for an already top rated restaurant but I needed to rave about our experience. Even looking at pictures from other guests a few weeks ago, our dinner menu was different. Rich table is dedicated to a farm to table seasonal experience. I've never loved coriander as much as I did in this meal. Every dish was thoughtful and honored the freshness of the ingredients. Don't skip on the porcini doughnuts or the aged beef dumpling; they're classics for a reason. The front of house was exceptional and the signed menu in honor of us celebrating our anniversary was the cherry on top on an already wonderful night. It's been a while since I've been so wowed by a dinner experience. read more

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Oh, our hostess was great, recommend the best dishes with our dietary restrictions as vegetarians. Food was tasteful and delicious with each bite. The pasta and dolma were great pairings to try new foods. read more

Rich Table - Pasta - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place was superb. Everything was delicious. Staff were great especially our waiter Rob, and Nicole. Can't wait to come eat here again. read more

The ambiance was awesome! The service was also espetacular! But the food is to die for! I keep mentioning this restaurant to everyone with a set of ears! Food was fresh, and inquisitive always with a touch of surprise flavor It was a party in my mouth and my taste buds have never been the same since! Super recommend as a must try! read more

We snagged a last minute reservation to Rich Table, and ordered the tasting menu because we didn't know what to choose. They were really accommodating of my dietary restrictions and served modifications for me when necessary. The service was really attentive and our server was super sweet. I liked that we got to taste a lot of different things with the tasting menu, and the flavors were really fun. However, there weren't any standout dishes on the tasting menu, although everything was good. We also added on a toro toast, which was worth the extra cost. I liked the dessert (creamsicle shaved ice) the most, even though I don't usually love sweet things. read more

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Sat at the bar and the service was quite slow and not the best although it was quite busy when I went. The food was a little salty and overly flavored but still quite delicious. The drinks were fantastic and the lighting made the interior have a nice intimate vibe. read more

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I first went to Rich Table around when it opened. I thought it was good, but not very memorable. The seating at the communal table was nice and I liked the sardine chip. Other than that, I don't remember much. I went back last week and was blown away. We ordered the chef's tasting menu and it was sublime from the start. The starters featured an aged beef dumpling in chili sauce that was deeply tasty and had a nice wrapper with great chew to it. There was also the signature sardine chip and porcini doughnut which were also delicious. But the most surprising dish was a very simple snap peas in horseradish and sweet mustard sauce. This tasted so fresh and clean, it was like summer in a bite. Of the mains, I really liked the koshikari fried rice with fresh summer corn and lap Chong. The corn was very bright and a nice contrast to the savory and rich fried rice. The rice was also the perfect texture: lightly fried with a slight crisp (similar to the edge of a bibimbap). The desserts were also outstanding. My favorite was the cherry granita with candied cherries and what I think was shiso. The granita covered a nice light ice cream, and the candied cherries were very flavorful. On our way out, we bought a loaf of bread to go and some cultured butter. We've been eating it all week, and it is a great way to keep the Rich Table magic going after you've left! read more

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This restaurant may take over for my favorite in the city. Every bite we had was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! My favorite savory items were probably either the oysters or the porcini doughnuts but the steak and the stuffed shells were also both delicious! The stand outs, however, were the desserts and the cocktails! My Persimmon Granted, which was a play on an old fashioned, was perfect and the pistachio dessert was phenomenal! Can't wait to go back and try what we missed the first time around. read more

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Starters were delicious. Porcini doughnuts, bluefin toro toast, and chicken liver mousse were unique and tasty. Entrees fell flat. Got Uni pasta, a chicken persimmon pasta, and dry aged ribeye. Ribeye was probably the best. Great service! read more

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Came into this restaurant on a damp, cold, and brisk November night after attending an event earlier. It was a small, cozy, and rustic space that was warm to be in, as well as receiving an inviting, friendly greeting from the host staff, so I knew it was going to be a good place to eat and enjoy while being sheltered from the elements outside. We were greeted by our server, who was very friendly & well-informed of the food & drink menu, as well as the business model & operations of the restaurant. It's quite simple as outlined by the banner at the top of the menu: "go to the market, see what's good, and cook it." Everything was fresh and tasty, and the flavors in everything that we tried were good, some were bold, while others were more delicate & subtle. Presentation of each dish was excellent, the service from everyone running our food out to us was top-notch, and everyone & everything was friendly, engaging, informative, and inviting. The only drawback for me were the portion sizes, certainly tiny, each dish left me wanting more, and the price for these sizes seemed pretty high for what they were giving you, but I guess these types of restaurants are more for sampling, savoring, and enjoying, rather than feasting, gorging, and stuffing. Good thing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner to do all of that :P To start, we both ordered the same Shiro Popular with Japanese gin, shiso, and lemon. It came in a nice delicate glass with some sort of ground peppercorn & salt attached to the rim like a margarita. It was very tasty & satisfying, and a good way to warm up to start our meal. The ambiance inside the restaurant was very busy, loud, and quite dim, and the place was really jumping despite it being the final 10pm seating. I guess they stay busy from opening right up to closing time, which is always a good sign of a popular, in demand restaurant. I asked about what time they did close, and the waitstaff told me "officially at 11pm, but we invite you to stay as long as you want or need to, even if it ends up being really late." This is such a nice gesture of hospitality & appreciation towards their patrons, and made the experience feel like being welcomed into somebody's home. Like I said, they were all so nice here. Then came the presentation of the plates and table settings. Everything was so clean and utility, they brought us out numerous silverware despite us being only a party of two. The chopsticks were a game changer. Serrated & textured at the ends to insure a Velcro grip on thst slippery food, so as to not drop it onto the table, or into your lap, so nice and I've never seen sticks like this before. In fact, I was so impressed, that when I asked the waitstaff where they sourced these clutch design utensils, they simply offered me to keep them and to take them home with me. Another great, friendly gesture from the folks working here. The chopsticks also sat on a cute porcelain panda lying on the table, but I don't think I was supposed to keep that as well! (I didn't) ;) Then, the food came out. We ordered the mixed marinated radish & kohlrabi with tofu & cashew sauce, the somen sesame noodles, and the Albacore tataki to stay in the Asian fusion food theme we had going on starting with our cocktails. Everything was very good, especially the radishes and the Albacore tataki. Radishes were crunchy and the cashews were whole. The Albacore slices were thick and fairly plentiful, and buttery with a hint of tangy to the taste. The somen noodles were kind of disappointing, an extremely small portion, and not much flavor, it taste like a bite sized white rice noodle, and the tomato & gin & sesame flavors were so watery that I could barely make them out. I would not order this appetizer again, but I'd order double portions of the others next time. We lingered for a while after our dinner, well past closing time, and were never rushed to pay our tab and leave. The staff did prepare their closing & cleaning duties, but we were still checked-in on & engaged by a crew of people with going home for the night certainly on their minds. Very good, friendly service here, never rushed, always inviting. Using the bathroom before we exited, I spied some sort of signage on the wall directed towards the staff to always please the customer, make things right, and keep their focus on creating a great expeience. Rich Table certainly did that and when above & beyond the call of dinner to make our experience here very impressive & positive. It really felt like having a fancy dinner in someone's country home, with warm wooden rustic interior with comfortable dining area. The staff really treated us like they were welcoming us into their home for dinner & shelter, and I was most impressed by that. read more

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11/22/2025 Dinner - tasting menu $125/pp - 5 course Reservation: 5pm. 6.5% surcharge Service: top notch - Dana the maître d' and Erica our server plus few others all made us feel welcome and hospitable. Kitchen: We were catching the 7pm Cinderella ballet at the Orpheum so we weren't sure if we can go with the tasting menu. The kitchen/chef was very accommodating and said they can do that in 90 mins. even meant some dishes might arrived same time instead of in procession which we were ok with. Interior: on the smaller size, tables were very close together but that's understandable given the limited real estate in the city. Evidently the corner two seaters near the restroom that gives the most privacy is popular that according to Dana, people pre-reserve ahead of time. Food: we got to try a handful of snacks, apps, pasta, entrees, and desserts. 1) Snacks - consisted of their signature sardine chips and porcini donuts. Also, aged beef dumplings, shinko pear, oysters, plus a cup of burrata cheese (?) and a spoonful of something salad like bite. The aged beef dumpling was my favorite. It looked spicy but it wasn't. 2) Appetizers - Fall squash curry and albacore tataki - they were ok for me 3) Fried rice and tonnarelli sea urchin Casio e Pepe - the tonnarelli was the better dish between the two but as some other helpers said, I can't taste much urchin flavor. 4) 21 day dried age ribeye - the steak was done on the rarer side. It didn't bother me but some diners might find it too rare so request for medium rare or medium if you have a preference. This course was served to us with our own plate so we don't need to share which I like. This was my favorite course of all. Good flavor overall and the steak was tender. 5) Desserts - shaved ice, ice cream with brownie like crust, and toffee crunch bites. The shaved ice with a marshmallowy white base under the shaved ice was my favorite. The white base was a bit more chewy than ice cream but I can't tell what that was. Overall 4 stars because I found the dish flavors were a tad overly complex for my taste. Interestingly, I experienced the same when brunching at Valley Goat that same day. read more

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I went to Rich Table knowing two things: 1. It's expensive (it's in the name) 2. I should arrive slightly full so I don't get carried away given portions of these restaurants Somehow, despite ordering over five items, I managed to leave hungry. That alone deserves a case study. There was a power outage, so I skipped entrees, not because I wasn't hungry, but because none of the available options felt worth committing to emotionally or financially. In hindsight, this was foreshadowing. I ordered two bluefin tuna toro blocks at $25 per piece. Each block was about an inch thick and maybe 3.5 inches long. Sounds promising until you realize it was mostly buttery toast topped with the saddest, thinnest suggestion of tuna imaginable. The flavor was fine. Not bad, not memorable. But at the end of the day, I paid $50 to eat bread and ask myself, "Wait, was there tuna on this?" Next was sliced pear with Thai coconut curry drizzle, over $20 and the exact price has been blocked out for self preservation. I'm a grown adult now, but my Asian mother used to slice me more fruit than this on a weekday. The sauce was aggressively citrusy and somehow overpowered the actual pear, but sure, it tasted fine. Mostly I was just impressed by how little fruit can cost that much. Albacore tataki, or however you spell it, was the best dish of the night. Very citrusy, lots of celery, tiny portion, $25. I liked it enough to take one piece home, which says more about portion size than generosity. Still, this one gets a pass. Then came the aged beef dumplings. $5.25 per dumpling. Let me repeat that. Per. Dumpling. This is truly unhinged pricing for aggressively mediocre food. They emphasize their in house chili crunch, but I am 99% sure I've had the exact same thing from Trader Joe's. Honestly, you could skip this entire meal and just go to Trader Joe's. Service was great, truly, but I did feel subtly pressured to order more when I was already losing interest. This was supposed to be a special occasion dinner recommended by my concierge, and I had high hopes. I was especially sad about missing their famed donuts due to the power outage, which might have been the one thing to emotionally save the night. Overall, I wouldn't come back. Not for a regular meal, not for a special occasion, not even for the donuts. For the price, go literally anywhere else and at least leave full. read more

Rich Table - Here is my aesthetic photo. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came to Rich Table for a birthday dinner! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome! Seriously, they must've said "Happy Birthday" ten times throughout the night! It was so thoughtful. We started with the sourdough bread and beef dumplings. The gem salad was also light and refreshing. For mains, we had the cacio e pepe and the clam linguini. Everything felt seasonal and carefully prepared. read more

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Went for a date night. Started out strong with good service and a fun menu. We ordered a few small bites, 4-6 dishes to try, including the pear salad and hamachi toast - probably the best bites of the night. The rest were forgettable. Our mains were the uni pasta and aged ribeye. This is where I was disappointed. Uni pasta was solid but one note, got a bit tired of eating it and not very uni forward tbh. Steak was under seasoned AND over cooked - making it very tough, I think my boy friend said he had better steak at sizzlers. Waitress also never asked how we wanted it cooked. Overall, vibey place with a playful menu that was not executed well. read more

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Mix feelings on this one. I really enjoyed the cocktails. I really appreciate the clear ice cube, which I know requires extra effort or they have to pay extra for it from the ice supplier. The warm coconut cake dessert was really good. But the food was just "okay". Not bad. The dumplings were good and the sardine chips was interesting. But the doughnuts, no thanks. Bland and way too much carbs LOL. I was in the mood for a steak so had their dry aged ribeye, which was good, but admittedly, it didn't feel like it was one of their signature dishes. Probably should have gone with a pasta but again the carbs! There was a mix up with the host regarding seating time, no big deal. Overall, the atmosphere and service was good, cocktails good, dessert good, but the food didn't "wow" me. I think if you're a "foodie" you might enjoy it more than me. But I just wasted blown away, read more

What we ordered: -ARIL GOOD TIME [5/5] -BLUE FIN TORO TOAST [5/5] -DRIED PORCINI DOUGHNUTS [4/5] -TONNARELLI, SEA URCHIN -CACIO E PEPE [5/5] -21 DAY DRY AGED RIBEYE [4.5/5] _ This was our second visit to Rich Table, and once again, it did not disappoint. It's easily one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco, and I always recommend it to friends. The highlights for us were the toro toast and the cacio e pepe as the noodles were perfectly al dente. We were seated by the bar this time, which offered a cool experience. The service and ambience were excellent, and the food was just as delicious as I remembered! read more

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I think this may be the best restaurant I've been to in my 10 years of living in the city. Everything was absolutely stunning and most importantly delicious. I wish I took more photos but cest la vie. Will definitely be returning when I have a reason to spend like this lol read more

Rich Table - Sardine Chip, Horseradish, Creme Fraiche Dinner Bites - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our last-minute anniversary dinner at Rich Table turned out to be an unforgettable experience. We originally reserved for 9:30 PM tonight but received a message offering us an earlier table if we wanted to come in sooner--a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the evening. Taking a Wymo to the restaurant, we arrived to find a lively atmosphere, with our table being one of the last to be seated. We started with two cocktails--the Chiz, which was incredibly refreshing, and the Apil Good Time, both expertly crafted. Wanting to fully experience what Rich Table had to offer, we opted for the chef's choice tasting menu with caviar and wine pairings. What made this experience truly special was how the dishes showcased top American culinary hits while seamlessly integrating flavors and techniques influenced by global cuisines--a reflection of how American dining has evolved into a beautiful fusion of cultures! Each course was a standout, but the oysters--though not Kumamoto--were bold and buttery, offering a rich, briny taste. The In & Out Smash Steak was a nostalgic yet elevated nod to American comfort food with pinot noir, while the garlic fried rice with morel mushrooms delivered deep, earthy flavors that balanced indulgence with simplicity with the dry resling. One of the biggest highlights was the dumpling topped with house-made chili crisp oil, which packed an incredible depth of flavor with just the right amount of heat! The odd the menu courses were also wonderful and a must try! The wine pairing was just as impressive, taking us through a journey of American wine culture with a subtle international touch with selections ranging from light-bodied to intermédiante, culminating in a beautifully balanced late-harvest tasting wine. Dessert came as part of the chef's choice, but we were also treated to off-menu selections that added a delightful surprise to the meal. Service was attentive and prompt, and one thing to notice was when the wine glasses were being changed my old glass was not picked up, but the new glass that was set on the table. Not a big deal, it's late in the night. & We are transitioning from chard to riesling. To end the night, we enjoyed coffee and chamomile tea, a comforting conclusion to an already stellar dining experience. What truly made the evening feel personal and memorable was the thoughtful farewell gift--a small plant to take home and grow, symbolizing our years of marriage to come and love to grow. Rich Table delivered not just a meal, but an exploration of American cuisine's evolution, blending the best of its heritage with global influences. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary, and I can't wait to return!. read more

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My co-workers chose Rich Table as part of a celebratory dinner. Our hostess was fabulous and provided the best recommendations and service possible. Because it was 3 of us, we decided to try the best dishes on the menu and it was the BEST decision ever! We started off with the Aril good time cocktails and some sparkling vino. We then proceeded to order the following dishes: Sourdough house cultured butter Dungeness crab salad Dried porcini doughnuts Burrata RT Ramen-Alfredo Baked Rigatoni Pistachio dessert (forgot the name of it but ask your hostess!) This was topped off with good vibes all around the restaurant and everyone having a great meal and good time with their parties! Highly recommend! read more

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Must orders: Dried Porcini Doughnuts Caviar Arpege egg Bluefin Tori toast Dungeness crab salad Ramen Alfredo Lively atmosphere, fun and exciting food, and good service! We sat at the bar- the very end near the window. Cool seat to sit at bar, but a little more privacy and tucked in corner. Good special occasion or date spot! read more

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Had an incredible meal here. Tried to book pretty well in advance and there were only seating times after 8 during weekdays available. When I got there it was very busy and now I can see why it's so popular. Th e menu is set up well for sharing between the small plates and mains. The small bites range in size so best to ask your server if you're wondering about portions on certain dishes. Some of my favorite items we ate were the porcini donuts, beef dumplings, and ribeye but everything was excellent. They also have a champagne toast you can order if you're celebrating something. read more

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Alright, this place is legit. First, the staff are all amazing. We got to try the entire tasting menu for a group dinner, and nearly every dish was a hit. There weren't many low lights that were brought out, and I think the mushroom donut puff and the dumplings were by far the best part of the menu. The main pesto pasta and sea urchin pasta were the strongest entrees, and I'd skip the steak next time. The pea infused gin martini was really smooth, and after once sip, I realized that I will probably never enjoy the flavor of peas, but I'm glad I tried a cocktail on their menu since it was a really easy to drink booze forward concoction. read more

Ok listen this review is based off the tasting menu! I really can't tell you the names of 75% of the dishes I ate. So I'll base this review off of my overall experience! I'll be the first to say, if my friend hadn't setup the reservations I would have never chosen this spot because based on the pictures, and the names of the dishes I don't usually partake! But I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor combinations of 90% of the dishes were fire! The restaurant is great for small groups! We had a great time and the service was exceptional! But buyers beware! The bill will be up there so bring your coins! read more

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Had a fantastic dinner for 4 people at Rich Table -- for a family friend in town, it ended up being the perfect spot. The ambiance was so lively yet relaxed, and the service really stood out (has since the first time I came here). The waiters clearly know the menu inside and out, which added to the whole experience -- great food paired with great service. We had a reservation for four on a Friday evening and ordered a great mix of food and drinks: Drinks: - In High Dumonde -- bright and refreshing, a great start to the meal. - Porch Rocker Milk Wash -- a smooth, citrusy orange drink with a striking square ice cube. the milk wash technique added a silky texture. - Shiso Gimlet -- herbaceous and crisp, a twist on the classic... not for me though - (And one more drink I can't quite remember -- but it was just as good!) Dishes: **'s are my favorite Peaches and Cream, Truffle Crème Fraîche, Coriander ($23): A very interesting dish -- It was sweet, savory, and slightly floral all at once. Personally didn't think the flavors mixed well Douglas Fir Levain with House Cultured Butter ($5): Loved this. Simple but memorable. **Aged Beef Dumpling, RT Chili Crunch ($5.25 each): This was my second time having the aged beef dumpling -- I first tried it a year ago, and it was so memorable I had to order it again. The chili crunch adds more texture than heat, but the dumpling itself is rich and packed with flavor. Still a standout. **Linguine, Summer Squash Pistachio Pesto, Pickled Melon, Blossoms ($27): Cooked to al dente perfection. The pickled melon gave a bright twist to the earthy pistachio pesto, and the squash blossoms added a delicate, floral note. **Tonnarelli, Sea Urchin "Cacio e Pepe", Idiazabal: A classic. Creamy, briny, and bold -- the sea urchin added a luxurious, oceanic depth to the traditional cacio e pepe. Definitely a must-try for uni fans. **Dry Aged Ribeye, Kansas City BBQ, Chervil ($49): Perfectly cooked ribeye with a smoky BBQ glaze. The heirloom tomatoes brought a burst of sweetness that balanced the dish beautifully. Honestly, for the quality, the price felt like a great deal. Sweet and Sour Wild King Salmon ($41): Tender, flavorful salmon with a complex blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy notes. The dishes are inventive and the drinks were thoughtfully crafted. Dishes felt like a steal for the quality! Would definitely return -- I know I'll be ordering the aged beef dumpling again. read more

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Upscale New American at its best -- seasonal, chef-driven, and you can tell they really care about the details. Service is warm and attentive, making the whole experience feel special. Must-try dishes: - Bluefin Toro Toast - Rich toro on fluffy milk bread, lifted by a touch of yuzu. - "Ratatouille" - Eggplant, squash, and tomato in a lemon verbena curry -- creamy, umami-packed, unforgettable. Highly recommend making a reservation. And don't miss their casual sister spot RT Rotisserie just down the block! read more

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Fine dining experience and ambiance. I didn't love that everything appetizer-wise was fried. Johnny was very friendly, so was Sam. I really enjoyed meeting Amanda at the door. Everyone was extremely kind. Unfortunately I got super sick the following morning and for the next few days. I think it must have been the clams because that's the one thing I had the most of. I hope to have better experiences in the future if I return. I enjoyed the glass of champagne that I had. read more

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Fantastic experience at Rich Table!! I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting and diverse flavors, warm ambiance, friendly staff, and good portions! With its hard-to-get reservations (now I see why) and calm and beautiful exterior, I thought RT was going to be a bit stuffy, but it was nothing of the sort. Jumping right into the food. TL;DR it was amazing!! DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD ($25) I thoroughly enjoyed this seasonal favorite. It was super fresh with the pomelo and spaghetti squash -- I'm pretty sure the squash was raw because its texture was almost papaya-like! There were also little pops of heat and warming flavor from the curry. The trout crisps on top were delicious!! It was served in a hollowed-out crab shell, which was fun and cool. The portion was small, especially for the price tag, but I don't think that really took away from the dish. So, I would recommend this if you feel the flavors are up your alley. DRIED PORCINI DOUGHNUTS RACLETTE ($13) Our waitress said this was the dish that brings people back to RT, and funnily enough, it was the dish that brought my friend back, and I see why!!! This is AMAZING!!! The doughnuts are perfectly fried. The dried porcini is used to make a ridiculously delicious and umami powder coating that literally tastes like movie popcorn and chips (in a slightly more fancy way). The raclette is so whipped that it's like foam. You must get this dish!!! RICOTTA PIEROGIS with PERSIMMON SWEET & SOUR SAUCE ($14) These were super fun! They are much more like empanadas than pierogis, but I think I prefer it that way. The crust was so buttery and flaky, and the ricotta melded perfectly in it. Putting some of that persimmon sauce inside after taking the first bite was fun, and made for a fancy grilled cheese-like flavor! I do think this dish would benefit from one more piece :) TONNARELLI ($29) Our waitress called this adult mac and cheese. While I don't fully agree with that statement because mac and cheese is for all ages, I see where she's coming from! It was a comforting dish with interesting cheesy flavors. The pasta shape itself is like a straw so it was covered AND filled with the delicious sauce. TAJARIN ($38) This dish sounded so interesting with the black truffle and pomegranate, and they did not skimp on the two at all. The flavor was interesting and very truffle-forward. I preferred the Tonnarelli over this one, but I think if you want to be adventurous, this is worth a shot! PISTACHIO BUTTER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICE CREAM ($15) This is the type of dessert I WANT TO SEE in restaurants!!!!!!! I was pretty nervous about the dessert menu because restaurants love to flop in that department; and I guess get it: it's really hard to do well and restaurant margins are slim. But look, a girl has a sweet tooth and I'm trying to get it satisfied at the restaurant!! THIS SATISFIED IT!!! Oh my goodness, SO SO good. Like. You have good cake, with good crumble, and delicious pipings of PISTACHIO BUTTER, and a super interesting, tangy CREAM CHEESE ICE CREAM. Like, who's doing like that?!??!!? The portion was also perfect. Please do get this if you come here. Rich Table, please continue with these amazing desserts. It is for the common good CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA ($15) This was more like a pudding or mousse than anything, but it was still great! It came out in a pink planter-esque dish, which was really cute. The chocolate flavor was very slight, and the caramel bits stood out more than anything. Overall, this was sweet, light (but not too light) and delicious! Aside from the food, everything else about the experience was fantastic. I'm going to call out three non-food highlights. 1. The dishware. BEAUTIFUL. Like. It looks handmade. It's thick. It's got texture. And also, the pasta dishes came out so hot. Not burn-your-hands hot, but hot, and it added a lot to the experience for whatever reason!! A small touch, but a big difference. 2. The bar. You can ACTUALLY EAT AT THE BAR. Instead of being 6 inches wide and only made for cocktails, you can put multiple plates on it with room to spare. THANK YOU. Especially when it's so hard to get a reservation, being able to eat comfortably at the bar is huge. 3. The ambiance. Very warm and inviting. Very relaxed. Not super hushed and quiet. We certainly felt free to joke around and laugh a bit loudly without being the food ones out. I love that. If it wasn't evident, I quite enjoyed Rich Table. I am excited for when I come back. read more

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So happy to finally try this place out! I can see why there's so much hype. | v i b e | Pretty small restaurant. Although it's fine dining, I would say this restaurant feels very cozy and intimate. | s e r v i c e | Even though we came on time for our reservation, it was a bit of a small wait for them to prepare our table. Our waitress was very attentive. Great place to come for a special occasion or celebrate a birthday! | f o o d | We decided to ordering a la carte instead of going with the prix fixe menu. My top 3 items are the sea urchin cacio e pepe, burrata toast, and blue fin toast. We ended up enjoying the majority of our meal: - Porcini donuts: most def worth a try! So fluffy and delicious with the raclette cheese. - Blue fin toro toast: the tuna was a bit on the saltier side but overall really good. I liked that it was on milk toast because of the contrast of fluffiness and toastiness. - Burrata toast: so rich and creamy but oddly refreshing? Love the touch of hazelnuts! - *Sea urchin "cacio e pepe": MY FAVE. So creamy and full of umami. I still dream about this!! - Ribeye "caesar": the caesar salad was very fresh and served on top of the steak. The steak itself was cooked well, but I think I would have preferred it served on the side. I don't mind too much though. - Aged beef dumpling: I would pass on this, did not stand out to me. | t l ; d r | Worth the visit for most items on the menu!! I recommend the a la carte version so you can choose. Definitely will be returning! read more

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Ridiculously overpriced. Why is a plate of peas $20? Felt like they were trying to cram as many people as possible into the restaurant. Was fake fancy and desperate to be cultured. Pork was overcooked and all cocktails were premade. Maybe it was classy some point but not anymore. Will not be coming back. read more

A richly rewarding experience is found at Rich Table. Located in the heart of Hayes Valley on the corner of Gough and Oak Streets in San Francisco, Rich Table has become a local institution since they opened in the summer of 2012, and all credit goes to chefs and owners Sarah and Evan Rich, who have used their training and experience from local restaurants such as Quince, Coi, and Michael Mina to create their own niche in the well regarded San Francisco dining scene. So popular is Rich Table that for two years since their opening they received a well deserved Michelin star for their elevated take on New American comfort cuisine served in a warm yet dimly lit room that features relaxed barn-chic charm which make it perfect for their style of cooking. I had the opportunity to dine here when they originally opened when a friend and I managed to get reservations for early in the evening on a weekend and what I remember was the warm authentic dishes coming from their open kitchen and the fact that we were really squeezed in their intimate dining room. What hasn't changed since my most recent visit is the fresh ingredients that are highlighted throughout their menu, as on top of their menu they proudly state "Go to the Market, See What's Good & Cook It". What also hasn't changed after all these years is the fact that reservations are still hard to come by as our large party of six people were able to get a reservation at 8:45 p.m. on a weekend evening. We originally had our appetites piqued for their Large Group Family Style Menu, which was $95 per guest for a four course meal and lasts 3 hours, and after we managed to move our dinner to another time, we tried calling their phone number to see if we could still enjoy their pre-fixe meal, our phone calls were never returned. Luckily, even without the four course meal, we were able to split many items from their menu family-style and still save a few bucks when our bill was presented. Our service led by our main server Ronald made us feel like we were at home dining with family, as it was he who recommended that we order three courses each from the three main sections of their menu, which consisted of first courses, pastas, and main courses. After seeing some dishes right behind our table with their open kitchen, we decided to order their Red Little Gems served with Roasted Beets, Pickled Jidori Eggs and Horseradish. We also ordered their Burrata served with Saag, Full Belly Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Roti; and from their Market Bites section of their menu, two servings of their Blue Fin Toro Toast, which was their Japanese Milk Bread topped with Yuzu Kosho. From their pasta section of their menu, we ordered their Tonnarelli served "Cacio E Pepe" style with sea urchin and Idiazabal; their Baked Rigatoni which was topped with aged beef, Cowgirl Creamery Wagon Wheel cheese, and pickled spring onions; and their Linguini, which was topped with Manila Clams, "First of the Season" Asparagus, and Daikon. For our third course, we ordered their Pork Chop served with Thompson Grape-Char Siu, broccoli, and Rutabaga mustard; their MacFarland Trout served with Blood Orange Cioppino, fennel, pickled ginger, and Douglas Fir croutons; and their 21-Day Dry Aged Ribeye served "Animal Style" served with caramelized onions and wedge potatoes. Our meal was served delicately from their team in a progressive way as if we were partaking in a culinary journey through someone's private kitchen, which in this case were the Rich's and their restaurant's Chef de Cuisine Gizela Ho, who we could see over our shoulder supervising and tasting every dish that came out of their kitchen. The highlights for me were definitely their Tonnarelli and Baked Rigatoni from their pasta section of their menu, and their Pork Chop from their entrée section of their menu. For dessert we enjoyed their Chocolate Panna Cotta, which was topped with a white chocolate crumble and whipped cream, and since we were celebrating a birthday of which we put in our reservation, they treated us to their Salted Mint Chocolate Sable served with milk ice cream and a chocolate cremeux, which is a dessert featured on their family style dining menu, which gave us the best of both worlds. Our bill came to be about $448 with tax and a 20 percent automatic gratuity included, which was a considerable amount for a considerable amount of amazing food for all to enjoy. At Rich Table, we were treated like family with an exceptionally crafted meal served with thoughtful attention to detail. A perfect meal enjoyed for the perfect evening. Here's to hoping that Rich Table enjoys their well-deserved kudos and success with additional enterprises for years to come! read more

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Solid place! Excellent service and our food came out quickly. Highlights: - The dried porcini doughnuts - a must try! Fluffy, great umami flavor, piping hot, with a nice cheese sauce. - Burrata on levain - delicious. A great balance of flavors and textures with the anchovy, burrata, crispy brussel sprouts, and toasted bread. - Sea urchin pasta - one of the best noodle textures I've had in a dish. The actual sea urchin flavor wasn't too strong, but the sauce was creamy. - Black cod - fish was cooked perfectly. Loved the touch of the puntarelle with the ginger-chive oil that gave it an Asian inspired flavor. - Pistachio cake - generous amount of pistachios in a buttery cake with a delicious cream. They also gave a mint chocolate dessert and white chocolate on the house! Misses: - Chawanmushi - was way too salty, we almost didn't want to finish it. - Sardine chip - my husband liked this, but I thought mine was a bit soggy in parts which I didn't like as much. Overall, we had a great experience and would come back! read more

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One of our favorite dining experiences in SF! My husband and I came for dinner to celebrate a special occasion, neither of us looked into Rich Table in advance so we went in with no expectations. We really enjoyed every single dish we tried (which is pretty rare for us) and were pleasantly surprised to receive some additional items for our special occasion. The service was amazing all around and the team really made our dinner feel like a special treat. We can't wait to come back! read more

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A formerly-Michelin-starred restaurant (I believe it was robbed of its star post-pandemic because it's still a great meal on par with State Bird Provisions) that holds a special place in my heart... so I was hesitant to go back. But I snagged a last-minute reservation and was still impressed with just how good the service at this place is. We are complicated diners. I can't do dairy, and my boyfriend has celiac, and while we couldn't pull off the tasting menu, we managed to scrounge up a still-impressive combination of plates that highlighted creative cooking. The star for us was the steak - perfection. The chawanmushi is also an impressive dish, particularly given the dietary restrictions we bring. It's a crowded place with a lot of noise, but the vibe feels fresh, like a pre-pandemic San Francisco. And despite how good the meal is, the price is still fair. read more

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I love rich table! The apps here and the milk-washed cocktails shine, and the mains (especially the protein) fall a little flat, so I would honestly just come back for the apps and some drinks. Must orders are: the dried porcini donuts (live up to the hype, so soft and savory - 5/5), burrata (so refreshing and creamy, best burrata I have ever had, 5/5). Also very good: uni pasta (4/5, very creamy and al dente), rigatoni (4/5, sungold tomato flavor is terrific but could be a bit more al dente, slightly overcooked) Can skip: endive salad (3/5, good if you want something refreshing but an overall OK salad), toro toast (3/5, fun to try but not my favorite toro), steak (2/5, wayyyy too tough), miso cod (2/5, flavors were not there and a bit too fatty). Overall though, 5/5 for the must orders and the drinks. Service is also really fast and the restaurant has a nice dim-lit feel, perfect for date night. read more

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Great meal at rich table - busy on a Tuesday night but was able to grab a table later on. Friendly service, delicious food - loved the classics (porcini doughnuts, beef dumplings), the pasta dishes, the clarified cocktails, the shrimp and squid coctel, and the amazing cucumber and granita dessert. only dish that was ok for me was the toro toast - thought the proportions needed a bit more balance but still tasted good read more

We took Michael to Rich Table for his birthday since it's his favorite restaurant in SF. We opted for the family menu, and every dish was delicious and generously portioned. The staff was also very thoughtful in accommodating our vegetarian friend--they really made sure everyone was taken care of. The service stood out the most: the team was incredibly friendly and attentive. It almost felt like a co-op with how well they worked together and how much they seemed to care. It was a fantastic experience overall, and of course, we'll be back again. read more

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