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    3.7 (144 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Salmon Salad
    Melissa R.

    Cute seating setup and quaint decor. My flight was delayed and then cancelled in San Fran, I had time to burn and decided to walk a few gates away from my flights gate. SF Uncork'd had the best ratings on Yelp and Google so of course that's where I was headed. The waitress was nice and attended to me quickly. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Salad and a glass of Lake Sonoma Winery Cab 2021. Served with delicious warm toasty bread, the salad was fresh and full of romaine, spinach, arugula, two caperberries, and some halved cherry tomatoes. The balsamic was good and not sweet, which I appreciated. There was minimal smoked salmon but it was good. Not sure if it was farmed our wild caught. I was in the airport and it was slim pickings so I didn't ask the waitress. My favorite was the Lake Sonoma Cab. I'll need to find that and buy some. Overall, good airport food and ambiance.

    Storefront
    Rosie M.

    I was looking for a glass of wine that I could take to go cause you could do that at other restaurants and other airport but I guess just not at SFO. The alternative was to take cans of wine or beer that are single serving and that wasn't so bad. I had great customer service and she helped me find exactly what I needed. The store is clean and well organized and has a selection that most people would be happy with. Will come again.

    Guillermo R.

    For an airport wine bar this spot is fine, service is kind and quick with a decent wine list and snacks for an airport. The location in the international terminal is my favorite (G gates) tends to be less crowded than Terminal 3. It's the same menu as far as I can tell. My only wish at SFO would be a better CA selection nonetheless I am here enjoying a glass of French rose before my flight. Cheers

    Just go to the market. It's half the price.
    Khrystyna C.

    I order the fries at $8.50 they should have been fresh and not dry and cold. Added the Crudite at $15.50 and it was the "protein tray" from the market put on a plate. Far from impressed. Service, initial order was good. However she never checked in and had to ask a passing server to order more food and drink. It's an airport so for Ambiance it can't be to great but they have great music. If your flight is delayed and you want some overpriced drink and food this is the place to relax.

    3 delightful Cali Reds
    Lorena C.

    Excellent service and delicious food. We had the gyro taco duo, sliders, fries. The gyro meat was so juicy but not greasy, totally delish. Fries were crisp and tight with ranch or ketchup (no hot sauce). I enjoyed the yummy red flight. They also have canned things my friends liked. Really nice place across from another eateries but with a nice wine cellar vibe. The lady, hostess/waitress there is like the charming mama who loves you, but gives you your space. Great wine and food options.

    Soup with the cheese-filled pita
    Akiko I.

    We picked this place for the food: It offered slightly better prices and much healthier options than the other sitdown restaurant in the same area of the terminal. A hostess greeted us at the front, and when we finally made the decision and entered the restaurant, a woman from the furthest side from behind the counter indicated we could sit anywhere. My tomato soup was fantastic and came with a melted cheese-in-pita half not listed on the menu that felt really filling. The salad I ordered was good but maybe has too many croutons: Makes sense for a wine-heavy based menu though. My partner enjoyed her ham and cheese panini. She got a Pellegrino and I a bellini, the latter was served in a charmingly tall skinny glass which I really got a kick out of.

    Jim S.

    I've been here a few times and have always had an excellent experience. The staff is very friendly and attentive. It's a small place but open with comfortable seating options at a few long tables or bar. They have some nice taps and have Pliny the Elder available. They have a very impressive wine selection including Opus One and many others. The food options are nice too. I highly recommend this place!

    De A.

    Moderate pricing for an airport bar, $16 for a glass of pinot noir,$15.50 for a sandwich. Friendly service: cheerful greeting, warm welcome to sit anywhere, the theee ladies worked as a team. Cuban sandwich was very tasty: soft, warm bread, salty, tangy pickles with melted cheese over ham and turkey. Iʻd come again.

    Mimi L.

    We came in to kill some time before our flight to LA. Good selections of wine and beer flights. Plenty of comfy seatings inside and it wasn't as hot as other indoor places. It was relaxing to enjoy some wines but I can't say the same for services. Some waitresses here were bit rude! They kept asking us, in fact every customer there to close one tab and start another. I guess all they cared about was tips before they left their shifts! At least this place was nice and cozy!

    Sliders
    Brandon Y.

    Arrived early to SFO before a flight to Hawaii and had 45 mins to an hour to spare before boarding. After extensive Yelp-ing of the spots within the terminal, Amy T. and I opted for SF Uncork'd for their wine and food options to kick off our much-needed vacation. We didn't want to eat too much so we got two sliders (BLT & Huli Huli Chicken) and cracked pepper chips. Note that a slider doesn't necessarily mean it has a beef patty in there as well like I originally thought...lol. But they were both good - the huli huli chicken slider had a creamy sauce, and the BLT was pretty standard, but the brioche buns were perfect. For wines, I got a Martin Ray Cab (they only had a couple decently priced Cab selections), which was quite strong, but I liked it. Overall, considering airport food prices, it was a nice pre-flight snack and drink, and I'd be satisfied if I had the same thing in the actual city for that price!

    Keith W.

    A lovely spot to enjoy many varieties of the sacred grape. Always an entertaining experiment in social behavior also, more on that in a bit. I'd give it five stars, as their wine selection for an airport lounge is superb! But their nibbles menu, while enticing...leaves much to be desired. Why have a fabulous flight of pinot's from exotic regions of the world served next to what amounts to a dixie plate with cheese sticks bought from Safeway? Seriously? What happened to the ambiance, the magic, the fancy charcuterie board with lots of white space and tiny portions of exotic meats and cheeses to make me feel "extra"? It really cheapens the experience. I mean, sure, it's an airport lounge, I get it, I should just deal...but dammit, DO BETTER. Now for the entertaining part. On my first visit a few weeks back, typical airport lounge scene with single travelers politely spaced apart staring at their phones. Except for that one guy, he's really REALLY into that women's personal space and she doesn't seem to be reciprocating. Turns out "that guy" also had three bad credit cards, a phony birth certificate, and no ID with an international flight he was going to be late for and couldn't pay his tab. He was also three sheets to the wind and barely able to stay upright. And REALLY LOUD. The bar keep kept her cool and eventually called security after the guy wandered off and left his luggage (um hello, did you not listen to the ever-present announcements not to leave your luggage unattended!! SECURITY!! DRUNK MIGHT-BE-A-TERRORIST AT THE LOUNGE!!). Fast forward a couple of weeks to tonight's visit while waiting on the only flight out of SFO at ungodly hours and I politely ask to sit at a six-top occupied by a single traveler. Delighted to have human company not stuck on a device they graciously share their space. We commiserate about the state of humanity, discuss agreement reality and talk about human things and connect as people. We're both in our 40-50's and attached to other humans and somehow find a way to carry on a conversation that doesn't involve sex or politics and genuinely enjoy the company of strangers for a magical hour. Come for the fun, stay for the wine, don't bother with the food. Tiffany, wherever you end up, happy travels.

    Daniel R.

    Probably one of the best deals for food and wine in the SF airport! We wished we has stopped here first, instead of buying a $21 Caesar Chicken Salad elsewhere. We enjoyed a red wine flight and for dessert we shared a Tawny Port with Vanilla Ice Cream!

    Tomato bisque
    Carla D.

    After wandering around the San Francisco Airport for a few hours, trying to decide on a place to "park it," relax, and grab something to eat, SF Uncork'd peaked my interest. I wasn't in the mood for fast food and didn't feel like sitting in a "food court," so this place seemed like a good option. It was pretty busy. They have a small bar and then some table seating. They also have a pretty large wine list. Their menu reminded me of a tapas restaurant. Small/light bites and tons of wines to choose from. After looking at the menu, I opted to get the Tuscan Tomato Bisque and a "fancy water" (i.e. what Nugget calls Peligrino). The server was cherry and efficient. I did some work while I waited for my meal. My soup came out and I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was rich and creamy. The grilled cheddar cheese in a multigrain pita was a surprise. I didn't read the menu, and thought it was just going to be a plain pita. When I dunked this in my soup it was OK. I prefer an actual grilled cheese on bread (the bread soaks up more of the soup). Pros: -Interior and decor is modern and clean -Service was fast and friendly -Room to work at the bar, if you need to set up your laptop -Flavor of the bisque was great Cons: -The multigrain pita tasted dry......grilled cheese on bread for me is the way to go Tips: Try the bisque: rich, creamy, and flavorful.

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    I picked up a Cabernet Sauvignon for a Thanksgiving dinner from this cafe. The staff was super sweet and helpful.

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    This was actually the best tomato soup I've ever had. Great lunch and quick. Shocked but the quality for airport food.

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    Industry Pizza

    4.7(87 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    This has a more industrial vibe to it. You order first and they give you a number to take to any…read moreopen table you can find. We came here around 6ish pm on a Friday evening. It was busy and we were lucky to grab a seat in the corner. We ordered the pizza with the burrata on top, onion rings, and meatballs. The pizza was really good. Thin crust and crispy with no flop. The toppings and pizza sauce all worked well together to make for really good pizza. The onion rings are also really good. Very crispy and they gave a lot! The meatballs were really good. The tomato sauce on top was pretty savory and I enjoyed it. Overall I'd come back. I enjoyed the food and my time here.

    We came to Grand Ave for pho but just so happened to park right in front of Industry and the "Grand…read moreOpening" sign lured us in. Upon entering, I was confused- were we supposed to wait to be seated or do we choose our own table? No one made it clear, instead people were walking around us to serve tables. We walked up to the bar and the bartender let us know we can sit anywhere. We sat in a booth up top. The vibe looked semi-formal, but I guess it was super casual. Looking at the menu, the pizzas were all pretty unique! What caught my eye was the Mushroom pizza which had portobello mushroom, cheese, thyme + scallions, and a creamy garlic white sauce. I'm a sucker for mushrooms and my five year old who is picky af likes them too. She enjoyed her slice. I felt the pizza was delicious but could use some parm and pepper flakes. We also ordered the Brooklyn. Omg, my favorite pizza now surpassing Blue Line's White Pie on my list. Pepperoni, jalapenos, basil, ricotta (omg!), and hot honey. Salivating just thinking about it. Downed these slices with a pint and the rest was history. I do have to note that the booths and tables were full of crumbs. Understandable as it's a pizzeria, but it would be nice for someone to clean in between guests. The staff member behind the bar had served us our meal and drinks as well and he was very kind. We will definitely be coming back to Industry!

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    Wildflour

    4.6(168 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Casual dining

    I was craving a Caesar salad and saw a review about the croutons and wanted to try this place…read more The Caesar salad was delicious. The croutons were some of the best I've had. Nice simple flavor and not too hard. I ordered the "full" version for $19 and it was more than enough. The service was nice and the music was a plus for us millennials. They have outside seating, but it was windy and my hair was down, so I just ate inside. I will be back soon!

    This place was definitely more popular than I expected! I came here with some friends thinking we'd…read morejust grab a quick bite before heading off to our plans for the rest of the day, but we ended up spending quite a bit more time here than anticipated. We came on a Saturday morning and it was already pretty packed. Parking was also quite difficult. There's a small garage with limited availability, and otherwise you'll probably have to look for street parking around Grand Ave. We originally wanted to sit down and eat, but after waiting around 45 minutes for our food, we ended up having to order everything to go since we had a schedule to keep. Our server was really nice though, which definitely helped make the experience better. The food itself was pretty good! Our sandwiches were flavorful and satisfying, and the matcha I got was good too. I can definitely see why this place gets busy, especially on a Saturday morning. I'd still like to come back when I'm not on a time crunch. I think I'd enjoy the experience a lot more being able to actually sit down, take my time, and enjoy everything without constantly watching the clock. Just keep in mind that if you're coming during a busy time, it may not be the best spot for a quick bite.

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    Wildflour - Seating area near the bar. There's an outlet on the right hand side.

    Seating area near the bar. There's an outlet on the right hand side.

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    Wildflour - Seating area, super cute! There are also patio chairs, but we came super early in the morning, so they weren't out yet

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    Seating area, super cute! There are also patio chairs, but we came super early in the morning, so they weren't out yet

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    Traverse

    4.2(35 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    5/5 Environment and good vibes. Traverse food court area was amazing in interior design and space…read more Well managed with great staffs too. Public restrooms on ground floor were sparkling clean. Great first impression. 5/5 food selections. Bar area was very cozy with gorgeous views all around. 3.7-4/5 for food flavors/taste. They actually have people wiping down chairs/tables and clearing tables for you. You can order at the cafe place or the Omakase World Market where I ordered at kiosk and waited for my order number. Grab your own condiments. Food was ready fast. Very organized. I drank the organic coconut water $4, had the $6 big chocolate walnut cookie, and $18 chicken sandwich. I think the chicken sandwich was overpriced even when it was listed as $16. Portion size was smaller than expected for this price. It tasted ok, but I've had much better elsewhere. The cool thing about the place is plenty of beautiful spots to sit. Menu variety included pizzas, dumplings, and other sandwich items. Convenient for working class folks around here. There's also beautiful couches and tables by the bar area which also included a pool table, great for relaxation in back. You can see tall buildings/landscape all around. Good place for meetups/work/study/break time. Management has really invested in the place. I hope they open more food places inside. It's a hidden gem for sure. No, they don't open on weekends.

    Got a chance to check out the Bar & Lounge-- had a drink, got some work done on our computers, and…read moreate some snacks on a Friday at around 3pm! The food was really good. The sliders had this amazing sauce and the patty was cooked perfectly. The crispy broccoli was good but was a slightly bit oily. Wish it was cooked in an air fryer instead. The ambience was sooooo nice. Everything is spacious and makes you feel like you can relax and get somethings done. It's quiet and the bathrooms are clean. The service was good. You order at the bar, and everyone is super friendly and kind. There's also pool and mini basketball arcade games and things like that to enjoy!

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    Foundry & Lux

    Foundry & Lux

    3.7(309 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    I was traveling through, and I needed to get work done and this place was amazing. So large, so…read morecomfortable and great food and coffee when needed. I love the free Internet as well.

    I came here with my bf to have lunch on a Friday. It was pretty quiet with lots of seating inside…read more When you walk in, there are different counters depending on your food choice. We went to the grill, where you order at the register. Brussels Sprouts: 5/5. I really loved the charred crispiness they were able to achieve on this. The balsamic and sesame seeds really tie it together. Fried chicken sandwich: 4/5. It was a panko crusted chicken, which I found to be good, but was wishing it was buttermilk fried to get the airy crispiness. The bread and condiments inside complimented the sandwich well! The salad was okay.. the dressing was very vinegar heavy. F&L Burger: 4/5. I was pleasantly surprised by this burger. It was good but I found it strange that the special sauce was served on the side. I also thought the bread was well toasted. I ordered well done because my bf said the medium is sometimes too rare, but it was still pink inside for being well done. I actually preferred it like this, but just be aware the cook in the patty may be inconsistent. I subbed sweet potato fries, and they were delicious! I really enjoyed their crispiness. Overall, great experience. I liked the ambiance and food! I'll be back again soon! :)

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    Foundry & Lux
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    Table Wine

    4.7(75 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    This is not a wine shop it's a local hole selling bottles of wine. My husband's and I stopped here…read moreyesterday for a glass of wine before dinner. I was underwhelmed by their "by the glass" menu and settled on an Orange wine and my husband got a Sauvignon Blanc. We sat in the green velvet couches that felt like sitting in someone's basement. My husband took one sip of his wine and it was terrible, I took a sip and it smelled like it was turning. He went back to get a different glass and the owner reluctantly poured him a Rose. We sat and had two glasses each, about $60. When I went to pay, the owner said that she wanted to be "transparent" and was still charging me for half of the awful first glass we took back. I told her I tasted it and it was terrible. She was extremely rude about it. If you were being "transparent" you would have told me that before pouring another glass. So she charged me $6-7 when I would have tipped $10-12 on the tab and I'll never go back there again. That's just someone that doesn't know how to run a business. Don't go here, like the other reviews stated, it's really just for locals. I overheard the owner saying to someone she got a case of some wine cheap because the labels were misprinted. So they are running a cheap wine shop. If you go here, make sure you taste anything before you buy or you will be charged even if the wine has turned. Although, I wanted to taste the reisling and the owner told me the bottle wasn't opened yet and it was super sweet, she wouldn't let me taste it. Like she was assuming I wouldnt like it. This isn't a wine shop, more like a liquor store.

    One of the rudest people I've ever met. I don't know who she was, or her name. But I can tell you I…read moreturned right around and left. I can clearly see that this is a local place. As in , if you are an outsider looking to stop for a glass of wine or beer, you will surely get the cold shoulder, or straight attitude. Good luck to that place....I will not being going back.....ever.

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    Table Wine - More wine offerings

    More wine offerings

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    Andiamo In Banca - Pappardelle Bolognese

    Andiamo In Banca

    4.2(363 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$$

    what a nice restaurant to enjoy your meal! started with caesar salad and calamari. the house made…read moredressing was paired great with the fresh lettuce. calamari came in a large portion. the fried pieces of carrots and string beans to balanced well between bites! the gnocchi sauce was sooo creamy and felt like pillows eating it. i enjoyed it so much! bucatini was the perfect al dente :) service was stellar, ambiance is unique

    I wish I could have rated this higher but our experience was stressful and disappointing at the…read moreend. My sister took me here for my birthday dinner. She said she wrote on the reservation "Birthday" and we were seated promptly. Staff were kind and the location is beautiful. It's been in SSF since 2018 and when I looked at the menu, it was nice to see Cafe Figaro as another sister restaurant with the same owner. I love Cafe Figaro and have had a lot of pleasant experiences there! We ordered some wine to start and eventually ordered the watermelon salad and I got the Linguine fruitti di mare. Initially things seemed okay, we got our wine quickly. Servers were smiling. There were 2 servers. We got a watermelon salad with no utensil to serve it, but the server left SO quickly before we could ask. We had to wait a few minutes and then had to ask another server for a spoon. I think that's when we started noticing that the two servers helping on our side were just walking SO fast. It kind of made the ambiance feel rushed and oddly stressful. Like, we are not rushing to eat. BTW we got a reservation for 745pm but they also accept reservations for 8pm. They close at 9pm...(more on this later). We ate calmly when our food came. The food itself was very delicious. However, the service made the whole experience lackluster and incredibly disappointing. I still didn't like how rushed the servers were walking around. I also felt like they were checking often to see how we were doing or if we were done. I felt like I couldn't really eat in peace (being watched but in an odd, invasive way). It was getting to be 8:55 (which we hadn't noticed the time as much), but we asked for a box for my dish to go. I was barely finishing putting it away in the box and the server already came to try to take my plate. I was like "I'm not even done...". RUSHING US. The main server then just came to drop off a check. At NO point did they ask us if we wanted dessert or even earlier on, to say "Btw the kitchen is closing soon, would you like to order dessert.". He just brought the check. We asked, could we order dessert? The server was like "I don't know. I'd have to ask the kitchen but they may not allow it." We were like "Nvm then." We were already annoyed with the situation. I noticed it was 8:57 and one of the servers was already tearing off all the tablecloths from the table. It was very evident they wanted us all out but I guess in other restaurants, even if it's past 9 (a little past 9), they understand that people may trickle out slowly. It wasn't even 9 yet and it already felt they wanted us all out. Especially how rushed they felt overall. When the server came, he said "next time, desserts on me" and I said "there's not going to be a next time." I explained how stressed and rushed it felt, especially with them rushing from table to table like it was a race, and that it was for a birthday and they didn't even give us a heads up to purchase dessert. He kept saying " I don't think I rushed you" and didn't really apologize. My sister too explained she even wrote this was for a birthday and that they were just making us feel like we needed to hurry. We ended up going to Cochinita next door to get dessert and they were so kind, not rushing. I should have gone there instead for dinner or any other Italian place. If you don't want people there at 9pm, don't accept reservations at 7:30, or 7:45 or 8pm. You will be kicked out 40 minutes within your meal as you will see they are subtly trying to kick you out. Go somewhere else where you won't feel rushed and will have a much more pleasant experience. This was surprising to me because I've been to Cafe Figaro multiple times and I've always had such a good experience. Here felt so odd like I was in a diner or a more informal place where it is more normal for waiters/servers to be rushing from table to table. It was an unpleasant experience and would recommend another spot instead with a more pleasant eating experience.

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    Andiamo In Banca - Semi Private Dining Space option in South San Francisco

    Semi Private Dining Space option in South San Francisco

    Andiamo In Banca - Calamari Fritti ($17.95)

    Calamari Fritti ($17.95)

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    Complimentary birthday dessert

    Ristorante Buon Gusto - Vincenzo, the owner, standing at the front entrance of Buon Gusto~ great guy who knows all about good food & customer service

    Ristorante Buon Gusto

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$$

    Fillet mignon and prawns were fantastic. Cooked perfectly, and a generous portion. Lasagna was…read moreexcellent. The Chiante was a perfect match for both. We had zabaglione for dessert, and it was a terrific finish to the meal. The the staff were very accommodating, and the owner was very attentive. Can't wait to come back!

    Happy to report their lasagna still taste as good as before. They've made changes to their menu in…read moreadjustment to the economy with certain dishes being removed and portion sizes being smaller but at least the taste remains the same. It's definitely more comfort food than high end but that's all you need some days. I had a little of their seafood pasta on the side and it's still good. Still giving four stars because on another visit a while back, we were given tiramisu that had gone bad. This was a bit after the pandemic when businesses were still struggling. I assumed they didn't check their premade food's freshness. In any case, we didn't touch the tiramisu after a bite and left it behind. I'm happy to say there were definitely more customers when we came at night for dinner this time around. I hope that means food turnover is better than before.

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    Ristorante Buon Gusto - Buon Gusto has a large party room in the back...i had 25 people there for my 21st b-day

    Buon Gusto has a large party room in the back...i had 25 people there for my 21st b-day

    Ristorante Buon Gusto - Vincenzo and his staff treat all who enter Buon Gusto like family!!

    Vincenzo and his staff treat all who enter Buon Gusto like family!!

    Ristorante Buon Gusto - The food is to die for...Italian food can't get more authentic than Buon Gusto

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    The food is to die for...Italian food can't get more authentic than Buon Gusto

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