I went to Sens Restaurant for a work dinner. They were one of the few restaurants in the area that could accommodate a large party up to 25 people. My colleague made reservations for 6pm on a Wednesday. Finding the restaurant in 4 Embarcadero was a bit of a maze, but we managed to locate the restaurant on the 3rd floor. The restaurant had a gorgeous view of the bay with outdoor seating, but no complaints about sitting inside since the interior was beautifully decorated. The main dining area did feel a cramped, but it helped that they offer coat check. Overall service was great. I felt that the food came out in a timely manner, and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. I had a few appetizers including the French fries, fried mushrooms, trio of spreads. Enjoyed them all, especially the fried mushrooms... so much so I got a side of mushrooms to go along with my steak au poivre, which usually comes with the fries. My ribeye was cooked well, and I ate mostly all of it (sans fat). Unfortunately the proteins weren't prepared equally. One of my colleagues ordered the pork chop, and it was too raw and had to have his taken back. Do not sleep on the mocktails. I am exercising dry January right now, and I got a No-groni off their menu. It really gave negroni without the alcohol. It even had the bitterness that I love about negronis. A few of my other peers got mocktails, and they loved theirs as well. read more

Our party decided to make a meal out of mostly small bites and really enjoyed everything. For tapas, the following were big hits... Trio of spreads (tzatziki, hummus, muhammara) with pita Crispy Brussels sprouts with apple, shallots, butternut squash puree Wild mushroom and spring onion pizza Wood-oven roasted octopus with charred eggplant caviar, fennel relish Added to that we had an excellent paella and red sangria The menu is a bit limited with 7 entrees, but with salads and starters worth making a meal out of, there is plenty of variety. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

The food at Sens was absolutely delicious! The portions were large and filling. The dessert including the yogurt and sorbet were sweet and was a good contrast to the Mediterranean food. The restaurant is on the third level of the building and was pretty difficult to find. I recommend leaving time before your reservation to find the restaurant. We took the BART and got off at Embarcadero and was a short 4 minute walk. We sat outside and the view was dazzling. The Embarcadero port is right in the center along with the views of the city. During sunset, it was so beautiful, especially with the fire nearby to keep us warm. Our server was so kind to move the fire closer to us as it got chilly after sunset without asking. Our hostess Tiffany was incredibly caring as well and attentive to where we wanted to sit. I would definitely recommend dining here if you have the opportunity! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The view is nice but that's all that justifies a single star.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I came here with a large group and everything was just baffling. Servers took forever to take our order and they use some weird handheld tablets that make every customization annoying and the entire order taking process painful. We had 3 kids under 5 in our group and we wanted plain buttered noodles, they refused and forced us to order the $35 seafood pasta entree plain as buttered noodles and charged full price. $70 for two small bowls of plain noodles. What a joke! My burger came out after my entire party had finished eating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My jacket and my wife's purse both stink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No reason to ever recommend anyone coming here. read more

What a hidden gem! In a city I lived in for 7 years, I never knew this spot existed. It's on the third level of 4 Embarcadero center, so you need to take an escalator and some stairs to get up there (I assume there is an elevator that I just missed). We did a team happy hour here, and for 20 people or less, they do not require a minimum (HUGE for the corporate planners out there!). They gave us an awesome high top long table in the middle of the bar, and let us bring some signage so our group could easily find us (we just brought a table topper). For happy hour food, people seemed to like the fries and flatbreads, and all the cocktails they offered. We also tried a delicious carrot juice based mocktail... I highly suggest that! Our waitress was lovely, and after a few beer orders she suggested a pitcher, which gave a fun vibe to the happy hour... there's something about sharing a pitcher of beer together... am I right? Lastly, the customer service was truly wonderful. Our happy hour lingered much longer than I thought it would, and they didn't rush us one bit. We had a dinner reservation at Sens for 6:15, thinking we would be wrapping up by then, and we didn't sit down until 6:45pm. What really impressed me is they saved our outdoor table so we could still get the view of the ferry building and bridge while we had dinner. THANK YOU to the Sens team for making our first team dinner so memorable! read more

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You know, this was ok but could have been better. There was some club-med meets a night club kinda dishes that were just A-OK. The space is beautiful as it should be along the waterfront but I really don't see this as a I'll go back kinda place even though I did think the food was a bit better than most. read more

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Food: 4-5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: Formal casual Depending on the dish, it's a 4-5. I thought the Mediterranean spreads were very tasty and flavorful (5/5). The Brussels sprouts and crab dip are a 5 for me. I personally really enjoyed the paella since I enjoy my paella with meats, but flavor wise, it wasn't one of the top tier paella I've had. Pork chop and lamb were nice (4) and flavorful but not the top dishes for me. A ton of business clients and folks go for happy hour. read more

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Great space Nice small bites Friendly service by the staff Our group roped off a private section and had a great time! JYW recommends! read more

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This place was okay, but bright side they validate parking. The food was mediocre. I don't think there was anything that stood out. The restaurant is definitely a popular place for team/group dinners. There was probably at least 5 team dinners going on. I got the Branzino which was good. If I came back I don't think I would get it again. It was $43 and I felt the portion was a little small. It didn't come with any sides just fish with a few clams and veggies. The flavors meshed well, but nothing that stood out. My bf go the NY Strip. I tried a piece and it wasn't bad either. I think I would have preferred this dish over mine. The meat was tender enough that my bf could cut it with a butter knife since the waiter forgot to get him a steak knife. The steak was nicely seasoned, but definitely had better elsewhere. For appetizers, we got the Gambas and Ahi Tuna Crudo. They both were alright. The Ahi Tuna quality definitely seemed on the cheaper end. The Gambas had lots of flavor, but I wish it had more bread or the garlic butter sauce. I thought the shrimps would be bigger, but they were on the smaller side. I don't think either dishes were worth the cost. I feel the most worth appetizer would be the Mediterranean spreads just because it seems like you get a variety of things to try. The drinks were hit or miss. 2/4 drinks received were good. The Ready 4 Whatever which had carrot juice was good. You could barely taste any of the alcohol and it just tasted like a fresh juice. The other drink I really enjoyed was their seasonal Apple drink (I think it was called the Fallback). It had apple cider vinegar in it. You could taste the alcohol a little in this drink, but most of it was masked by the Apple Cider Vinegar. If you don't like Apple Cider Vinegar taste then you probably don't want to get this cocktail. The Honey Hive and Japanese Julep were too strong for me. It only tasted like alcohol so I didn't even try to finish it. Overall, I don't think I would be visiting this restaurant again unless I was invited for another group outing. It feels like the restaurant is trying to be on the nicer end, but I don't think the food equals the cost. read more

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I came here for happy hour with my coworkers and we got seated in the garden. They have inside and outside seating and we chose to go with the outside seating. The view was very nice. We got drinks and a small bite. I got the east meets west drink and it was really good. We also got chicken tenders and fries off of the happy hour menu. The chicken tenders had 2 sauces and i really liked the honey sauce, the fries came w aioli sauce and ketchup. I would come here again to try their restaurant next time. read more

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Came here for a team lunch. I love the interior - it's such a nice space and it has a nice view of the Ferry Building. I got the dry aged smash burger for my meal. I was surprised to see how small it was, but it had two patties, so it was actually filling. There was a lot of meat and bread and could have used more onions and pickles or a slaw or something. Fries were okay. From the one meal I had, I would say come here for mostly the atmosphere. read more

Terrible pasta de Pepe seriously bad. The rest of the food we ordered was ok. Service also not good. We told them politely about how bad the pasta was after we each took 1 bite and they they just brought us sorbet at the end of the meal and still charged us. They also forgot a dish that we ordered and it never came. Love this location and the over look they have. I was into the spaciousness in there snd plants but a cool ambience & bad food does not cut it. Step it up read more

This is our team's usual dinner place. So far Sens has been a great spot for Dining. We generally get only appetizers and they are always very good. The service is fast and to the point. They have a large sitting place - we were 16 people who went for dinner. Falafel, Pita Bread and Shrimp rolls were my favorite. I felt they can probably reduce sugar in cocktail - a little bit of less sugar will not damage the flavor profile of cocktails. read more

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Great location in Fidi with lovely ambiance. s expected its bustling with fintech folks, but the food is good and service is very helpful albeit can be slow during happy hour. read more

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Sens is a go to lunch spot for business lunches. The service is always on point and the food delicious. There are staples on the menu, but it does change with the season. The evening happy hour is really good too! Check it out if you are in the area. If the weather is good, sit outside to get views of the Embarcadero, Ferry Building and Bay Bridge. read more

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We stopped by here around 1pm on a Friday and were seated immediately. We didn't have reservations. Outdoor seating has a great view of the Ferry Building and the bridge. And the inside ambiance is great also. Our server was great, I wish I remembered her name. We ordered: Mushroom flatbread and Fattoush salad. Salad was 5/5 very crisp and refreshing. Mushroom flatbread was delicious as well. We also got their ginger mocktail and the carrot one and both were equally refreshing. The carrot one tasted like you're drinking fresh carrot juice so might be an acquired taste. Overall Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 5/5 read more

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I came here for a holiday lunch with a couple co-workers. I had the Lamb burger. It was delicious, but impossible to eat without making a complete mess (glad these co-workers were friends and not executives). The burger was thick and juicy - but the bun just fell apart. Our Waiter Abdel was a doll - steering us in the right directions for what to (and what not to) order. read more

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You can't go wrong with ordering the meatball calzone! It was huge! It was stuffed with cheese, veggies, sauce, and meatballs. I opted for their fries which came out hot and crispy. Just the way I love them. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside and out. Our group dined outside with the views of the Bay Bridge and SF Terminal. We totally lucked out because the weather was just perfect for outdoor lunch dining. I would love to come back to try their other dishes and especially the cocktails. read more

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This is a happening spot for holiday happy hours! I was shocked how crowded it was on a Wednesday night, and it was hard to hear anyone more than a couple feet away from me. I would come back only with a smaller group. RESERVATIONS Made by phone a few weeks in advance, a group of 15 at 5pm on a Wednesday. The day of, we had several co-workers out sick, so I called around 3pm to update our reservation (and spoke to someone who confirmed they were making the change) and push it back to 5:30pm. However, the time change didn't go through and we almost lost our table. We also didn't get outdoor seating (which they were clear was never guaranteed). THE FOOD * La Nina Fresa - 4 stars Described to me as a spicy strawberry margarita, and it was great. We got several appetizers: Mediterranean Spread - 3 stars (pita was quite flat, almost soggy) Salted Cod Brandade - 3.5 stars (not my thing but colleagues loved it. The crostini was over-toasted to the point of being too hard) Crispy Chicken Drummetes - 3.5 stars (good!) Gnocchi - 4 stars (nice crisp) Fries - 3 stars (a bit too dry, thin, and uninteresting for me) Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower - 4 stars (nice flavors) Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Flatbread - just realizing I ordered this but we never got it! read more

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First time coming here for dinner! Made a reservation for Thursday night and I love that they were so accommodating (especially since my party numbers kept changing). Got an amazing indoor table that faced the windows and had a lovely night view of the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge. Service was great. Give it up to our server for knowing what to recommend and also not batting an eye when I didn't want alcohol and instead offered up non-alcoholic alternative options. Service was quick, efficient, and effective throughout the night. I ordered the duck breast with artichokes and it was cooked to perfection. I was maybe mildly hungry and even with 4 pieces of perfectly cooked duck, I was pretty much full. I didn't order any appetizers/starters. Two people in my table ordered the New York steak and to quote them it was "melt in your mouth." In terms of price point, I don't think it'll be a surprise to say that there's an ambiance/location mark up. Probably mid-to-high priced for SF. Per person it came out to be around $68-86 per person (fees+tip included) depending on what was ordered. Overall this place has a really great vibe and even better views. read more

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A friend recommended, having lunch and we showed up here and out without reservation. We were probably seated. The decor is classy and truly Mediterranean with elements of architecture built into this modern concrete structure. The entrance with the mosaic of stonework is beautiful. We were going to have dinner, so I went for a late lunch and I ordered the Fattoush salad, which comes with lemon vinaigretteand sumac. For protein I chose falafel which served were hot and crispy. It was an excellent salad, but because I was working, I avoided having a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which will perfectly match with this combination of citrus sumac, vegetables and falafel. read more

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Been meaning to try this restaurant since we moved in the neighborhood and so glad we did! Service was on par and they even seated us with a great view on the Embarcadero. One of our favorites was their hummus appetizer, with a variety of hummus flavors and the red pepper hummus with walnuts was super delicious and wished they offered it in tubs to purchase to-go. For the mains we ordered their fattoush salad and their roasted chicken dish, perfectly paired together and great for sharing! read more

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We just had our office holiday lunch at Sens. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room is beautiful and the energy was festive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great space for larger groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers and bussing staff were friendly and moving non-stop. The food was great. The Paella got great reviews. The Branzino was delicious too. We will be back! read more

We came with a reservation on a Friday night at 6PM, and they sat us right away. Ambiance: The interior had Mediterranean stone decor with vines, and low warm lighting. The glass windows provide great views of the Embarcadero and lit up Bay Bridge. Fancy, yet warm ambiance. Food: We got the Gnocchi appetizer ($12) and it was soooo pillowy soft drenched in a rich sauce. I've never had gnocchi that good. The Seafood Paella ($43) for 2 came with large shrimp, tender chicken, sausage, and perfectly cooked rice on a piping hot pan. It was also absolutely delicious - definitely large enough to share. Cocktails: La Niña Fresa ($16) was a spicy tequila drink that came with freeze dried strawberries. Oaxacan Winter ($16) was a mezcal citrus drink. Both were artisanal and artfully crafted, we got multiple orders! Price: It is pretty pricey, but the drinks and food were crafted with love. Good date night if you're really trying to impress someone. Service: Servers were friendly and attentive. Food and drinks took a while to arrive.. so not recommended if you're looking for a quick bite. Great for a long night date. read more

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The food here was excellent! I love the ambience here as well. The drinks here are amazing too. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love their happy hour menu and everything about this location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor patio is amazing with views of water and bridge[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A great place for a laid back happy hour with coworkers! I came in a group of 3 during the DreamForce week and was still able to get seated despite a huge area of the restaurant being booked for a private event. Food - we ordered the crispy chicken wings, gambas, moroccan taquitos. All three dishes were really solid and would recommend! Service - despite hosting the a large private event, we were able to get seated right away near the large tree in the outside patio, which ended up being really nice! The waiter was also friendly and super patient with us. However, given the place is super busy, the service was on the slower side Overall - would recommend this place for happy hour and drinks if you're in the area! It has great food and drink choices and also located in a convenient location near the Ferry Building read more

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Sens has an unbeatable view of the Ferry Building, which makes up for anything else! I've been a few times and it's a perfect place to take out-of-town guests. The space is pretty great and no matter if you're sitting inside or outside, the ambiance and view are perfect. There's a full bar, a good wine list, and solid food options as well. read more

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UNVIRTUAL CHRISTMAS COMPANY LUNCH For the last two years company Christmas lunches were nonexistent due to the pandemic. December was the first time in two years there was a company Christmas lunch where coworkers from my company would interact. The day of my company's Christmas lunch was also the day of the World Cup Semifinal between Argentina and Croatia. (When I went to Sens Restaurant the game was playing on the TVs at the bar). I always believe when you eat at a restaurant if a dish has a name of the restaurant you should order it. My dish for the company Christmas lunch was the Sens Paella. The server recommended the house white wine with the paella. What I like about the paella it was served in paella pan, which retains the heat of the paella. Too often paella that are served in a regular plate tend get cold during dining. I also like that the Sens Paella was hearty and not heavy. The sausage soaks up the broth while chicken and shrimp enhance the flavor of the rice. The house white wine was a great compliment drink for the paella. At any restaurants I do care if the bread is hot and fresh. The pita at Sens Restaurant was light and goes great with the spread provided. Most of all I enjoyed the camaraderie from work for this Christmas lunch. Part of the energy inside Sens Restaurant is that it's located across from the Ferry Building. If you have company lunch Sens Restaurant is a really exceptional place for that occasion. read more

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Been here on multiple occasions including a company party and team lunches. The restaurant has a beautiful modern, cozy Mediterranean interior that feels warm and inviting. There's indoor seating along with a patio outside that features an unbeatable panoramic view of the Bay Bridge. Food and drinks are excellent. The menu features seasonal Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Top highlights were the paella and wild mushroom flatbread. While the staff members are generally friendly and accommodating, service can sometimes be very slow, particularly during busy hours. On one instance, it seemed as though our table had been overlooked and neglected by the waitstaff, which led to long wait times. However, the overall experience was good and I would recommend Sens for a happy hour, lunch, or to wine & dine. Price can be a bit up there, but worth it in my opinion for the quality of food, stunning ambience, and an amazing view. read more

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We just had the best holiday party there! We had the best view! The staff was amazing and the food was delicious! Thank you so much for everything. read more

I came here for an event, so can't really say much about their regular menu. I never got a chance to get the hummus, but their pita bread was pretty delicious. Everything we had was good flavor wise but the meat(s) were a little on the dry side. I think my favorite appetizer was probably the meatballs. I love the event space, and it's in a very cool part of the embarcadero plaza with some nice views so definitely would be back for a normal dinner soon! read more

Great dinner spot! I went here on a date and it was lovely. one complaint was that due to where we were sat i think we were kinda forgotten so service took a bit. however the food was amazing. i had the half roasted chicken and it was moist and seasoned greatly. also the lentils and veggies with it were great. i'll definitely be returning here read more

It's kind of hit or miss. I enjoyed my turkey sandwich, but the group I was with did not enjoy their French dips. I just think for the price you would expect more all around. read more

Food Service Ambiance? All checked! It's huge! And I love the view outside too with the Ferry building and the bay. First time here and there's different area with different ambience. Their outdoor dining is huge and there's plenty of room you can even have a grand wedding party there lol. Though we only came here for a happy hour to meet up w some of our coworkers. We ordered their calamari and they were delicious. They have them presented with the ink as the sauce but I forgot to take pictures ha!. It was cool. We ordered couple drinks each for the three of us. i love the one that our server recommended to me. I had ordered a spicy cocktail with dried pineapple I forgot what it was called lol. But it was so good though. This is inside the SF Embarcadero Center on building 4 at the second floor. It's a little pricy though so be warned lol. Either you can take bart or muni. Driving would be challenging though. Traffic and pricey too. There's parking but if you must drive then you have no choice then lol read more

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This place is awesome, really don't understand why the 3.5 star overall rating. We came here for a family double birthday. With our elderly parents present the main dining room was a bit loud, and the staff was happy to move us to the other room (like a sun room). Ambiance is fantastic here. Beautiful interior that feels warm and inviting in the main room (like a wine room in Tuscany) and light and bright in the second, (like being sea front on the Mediterranean) and stunning views of the bay bridge from everywhere. Staff is really nice and accommodating. Food took a normal amount of time to come out considering how busy it was. Now the food/drinks we had: Delicious sangria and probably their signature drink, (strong, watch out!). Espresso martini was a bit on the tiny side. Wine was great!! sampler appetizer/ spread - the pita bread was among the best I've ever had. Fattoush salad- light and unique, 2 orders for 6 people felt like the right amount. paella - delicious, best part is the crispy rice on the bottom but they really could add another layer of rice to make it filling enough for 2 people. It was a bit skimp on the rice and thus volume. We ended up sharing the rest of our food with the 2 who shared the paella because it wasn't quite enough. Salmon - beautifully plated with a unique and sweet corn salsa that was delicious. Great large portion. Pork chop - done perfectly, and also a proper portion. Cream cake - perfect for celebrating the birthdays and they brought with candles for our birthday girls. Overall I will definitely be back, putting it in the rotation as one of my favorites in SF. Highly recommend. read more

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Service was kind of slow but the drinks were great! Would love to try more of the food. We only had the hummus and pita but the pita was so warm when it came out. The vibe was so awesome; really cool place overall! Very corporate haha. read more

Such a romantic and beautiful place to eat or have a drink overlooking the water and bridge. Everything that comes out looks tasty but we just came for drinks and dessert and a firework show over the water, which was unexpected but pretty! The tall fire pits make it very cozy. You will always need a reservation here! There are many events in this space that's seems to have many little spaces in it read more

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Sens is a beautiful restaurant with a great location and vista, however the food really fell short for me. We ordered a couple appetizers that were really delicious. However one of our main dishes, the cacio e Pepe, was awful. It was basically spaghetti in water, no flavor. We asked our server if the dish that came out was the cacio e Pepe, they confirmed it was. I told them it was really terrible and had no flavor (rarely do I say anything but it was that bad). They offered us a scoop of sorbet as a sorry, and still charged us for the pasta. Sorbet wasn't very good either. Strong start with the appetizers and an awful finish with the rest of the meal. Missed the mark for me! read more

This our go-to spot for team dinners. It's a solid option for work related and casual social gatherings. The menu is carefully crafted and has a variety of exceptional dishes that are expertly prepared with a focus on quality ingredients. The flavors are well-balanced, with each dish thoughtfully presented to showcase its unique attributes. My personal favorite is the ahi tuna. For the main course I tried the halibut but it was a little underwhelming and colorless, which is why my review is 4 stars. The décor is modern and chic, with an eye for detail that elevated the dining experience. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere and wonderful views of the ferry building and the bay bridge. The service is impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who were able to anticipate my needs and provide recommendations that enhanced my dining experience. Overall, worth a try and one of the better options in the area. read more

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