I recently had the chance to attend a special James Beard-related event at Saluhall, located inside…read morethe IKEA San Francisco building on Market Street, and it turned out to be such a fun and unexpected experience. I had actually never visited Saluhall before, so walking in for the event was my first impression of the space--and it's beautiful. The whole place has a modern Scandinavian feel with lots of warm wood tones, clean lines, and an open layout that makes it feel both stylish and welcoming. For the event, tables were set up throughout the space with different James Beard-recognized chefs and restaurants serving small bites, and it felt like walking through a tasting tour of incredible Bay Area talent. The room buzzed with energy, great food, and even a few familiar faces in the crowd. There were so many standout bites, but a few really stuck with me: From Kristina Costa -- Babka Bread pudding with labneh creme anglaise and citrus supremes, which was rich and comforting in the best way. From David and Serena Fisher -- a super creative porcini meringue with cold-pressed venison tartare with a spring onion veil bite....I may have had 4. From Sana Rival -- cashew dacquoise with chamomile white rum buttercream was just a flavor explosion and the best way to end the night. There were also amazing vendors pouring and sampling, but if I'm being completely honest... the caviar was one of my favorite bites of the entire night. Simple, elegant, and one of those moments where you just pause and enjoy the indulgence. Helpful tip: If Saluhall hosts ticketed events like this again, grab tickets early. The space works really well for tasting-style events and it's a great way to experience multiple Bay Area chefs in one place. Between the beautiful Scandinavian design, the incredible food, and the energy of a room full of chefs and food lovers, it was one of those nights where you walk out thinking, wow, that was special. And now I definitely want to come back and experience Saluhall on a normal day too.

This is the saddest food hall I've ever been to…read more We came to eat noodles or swedish meatballs. Noodle shop was gone. Swedish meatballs closed up early! We did not stay for other offerings. Otherwise, it has a very cool vibe and feels hip. If only there were more places available.

I mean, I am stuck here until 3, and I had both breakfast and lunch here at this federal building…read morecafeteria, so I may as well write a review. Either that, or more youtube. The breakfast was not bad. They had an egg and cheese sandwich on their menu (no picture), and it was relatively inexpensive. When I asked is it scrambled, the cook said she could cook it anyway I wanted. She quickly scrambled some eggs, toasted the muffin, and breakfast was had. Simple, inexpensive, to the point....not bad. Lunch was a double cheeseburger. The same cooks, but now more of them due to the "lunch rush." Again, the cooks are very friendly. They are prompt, take special orders, and run it with the efficiency of a busy greasy spoon. The double cheeseburger was basic, I could say "nothing special," but again for a Federal Building cafeteria, the burgers actually tasted like.....beef (rare for quick service places, so credit on them). The fries were thinner (I prefer thick), but each order of fries is literally fried to order, so they were hot and crispy. Overall, the prices, considering we're in San Francisco and stranded here due to whatever brings us here, are fairly reasonable. The cashier at lunch ahd a little attitude, but the breakfast cashier was very sweet. If you are stranded here or don't want to go through the ID and x-ray check line again, then it is not bad for breakfast/lunch to hang around.

I was a captive in the building for 3 weeks of jury duty. I alternated bringing my own lunch with…read moreeating at the cafe. Considering that there isn't much of an alternative for places to eat in a short break, the cafe exceeded my expectations. The food was good and very reasonably priced. The sandwiches were large. The daily special was usually a hot sandwich and fries for about $10. They made the sandwiches to order quickly. There was plenty of seating.

Prime rib with au jus is really good....probably the cheapest in the city and still super generous…read more Tried something different this time and went with the steak and eggs. The eggs and hash browns were great, but the steak itself was pretty bland.

In celebration of their 100th year in business I'll give them an extra star. The chef seems like…read morehe was born behind that grill and stayed there ever since. Everything is cooked exactly as you want it. While the menu has a few misses, there's so many items that they have that are amazing. The hamburgers are simple but perfect, they are way better than 99 percent of restaurants that only serve burgers. The french dip is the best I have had. Every Tuesday thanksgiving turkey dinner and Thursday St Patty's corned beef are both excellent and bring a sense of celebration to days that have nothing else to celebrate. Go ahead and reward yourself with the liver and onions or maybe the prime rib. Your wallet and stomach will thank you. Here's to another 100 years.

SPOILER ALERT I wish…read moreI could give this 10 stars. That's how blown away I was. This was a surprise dinner, I walked in completely in the dark and somehow it just kept surprising me all night. It wasn't just dinner. It was a full on whimsical, immersive experience where every corner had something clever waiting for you. Our table looked like a forest exploded in the best possible way. Moss, little details everywhere, this elaborate fairy setup that had us literally "foraging" for parts of the meal. At one point a tiny fairy door opened and revealed a sweet treat to take home. I'm not kidding. It felt like being inside a storybook but with seriously good food and drink (I did the NA pairing, excellent). And the food? Every bite and every sip perfect. Everything beautifully curated and actually delicious, not just pretty for the gimmick. Sometimes immersive spots lean hard on the theme and forget the flavor. Not here. They nailed both. ~ $400 per person which is not small change. But this isn't a casual Saturday night out. It's a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. The kind you talk about for years. We caught the very last day of their mushroom theme and next up is Alice in Wonderland. If I can't make it back, I'll be stalking photos because I can only imagine how over-the-top they're going to take that concept. Highly, highly recommend. If you're on the fence, do it. Some dinners are meals. This one's a memory.

I wanted to love this innovative San Francisco restaurant - but I found myself in like, with a few…read moremoments of absolute love. The gimmick here is that the menu changes completely every few months, with new themes and immersive experiences. This was "Feast of Moss Woods," heavily featuring mushrooms (including a startlingly good opening sip of mushroom tea). Because of rain, we started at the bar, then moved to the main dining room (wonderful ambiance, where the theme comes alive), and wrapped up at desserts. I loved the food in the main dining room - the mushroom taco was a standout, along with a tamal and the chawanmushi - but the true standout was a tiny vegan burger (no way to describe it other than to just say it was mind-blowing). The desserts were served in the entry room, and those I was less impressed with. Service is pretty solid. I'd have given the place five stars, but the constantly-evolving menu means that some dishes just aren't fully formed yet. I am thrilled they do vegetarian nights and gluten-free nights, and I understand how difficult it is to accommodate dietary restrictions, but I ended up taking five lactaids during the meal, which is never ideal. Overall: wonderful experience, except the desserts.

Wow! Across the board…read more.... My main San Francisco eatery. Hands down. I have never had a bad meal here and it's been many visits over the years. The fresh made pasta, salads, pizza, arancini, cocktails, dessert, and staff are bombdiggity! Awesome ambiance and one of the most fun neighborhoods in town with innovative retail shops, great shoe stores, bars, and cafés. Live music from opera, to world class Jazz. And of course the prestigious SF Ballet around the corner. I guess it's fair to say quite the hip hood. Please beware that parking is always a challenge if you don't want to park in an expensive garage. If the King of the World said that I had to choose one Italian restaurant to eat at in the San Francisco Bay area this is it. Update: And the hits just keep on coming! Another excellent lunch!!!!!

So disappointing. It took 1 1/2 hours to get a drink, cold meatballs, replaced with cold meatballs…read moreand a cold pizza. I used to love this place but its just not as great as it used to he and this might be my last try. Please let me know if your experience is better.

The Food Emporium is located on the concourse level inside the centre mall. The food court has…read moreplenty of food style options, all tables are for public use. I like the variety and convenience, although I think it's a bit annoying you might need to clean the table yourself before use.

A wide variety of options, including Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, and burgers, plus a decent…read morevegan option as well. Located on the basement level of Westfield San Fransisco. I chose the Pakistani food but there are so many varieties. Its clean!

We were here for a family member's surgery and while waiting went to the cafeteria. Ordered our…read morefood and never got it. We even Payed for it. Talked to manager and said she seen our order when we got it they made everything wrong so had to wait to get it. Not happy with food either. Cold no seasoning ( Salt/Pepper) were available. Overall a bad experience.

Self serve, self pay format so only occasionally there's someone who can take a cash payment. Best…read moreto bring a credit or debit card to pay for your order. They have a good assortment of grill sandwiches.I got the BLT on Multigrain bread ($5.99) several times during the 9 days my husband was in the hospital. It was so yummy. The last day I got it with added avocado. There wasn't much avocado but the bacon layer was a good 3/4 inch thick. Lots of bacon! Yum. You can get the sandwiches as a meal w/fries, too. They have cold sandwiches, assortment of salads (I had a chef salad one day which was very generous with the deli Turkey & ham and the strips of two types of cheese plus a whole boiled egg for $8.99), cut fruits, simple pudding & parfaits desserts, and drinks in the self serve refrigerators & in the vending refrigerators. They have only two hot entrees but often also two soups or stew. The first day I went they had a Guinness stew which both my daughters really liked. Facility was very clean with hand sanitizer dispensers mounted on the wall. Lots of napkins, condiments, cutlery in the self serve station. Prices are reasonable. Be sure to check hours since they close early on some days.

The nurses recommended the poke bowls so went for a grab-n-go meal…read more The teak-colored wood and large windows make this place serene, unlike any other drab hospital cafeteria. The set-up is confusing. Staff is busy working at different stations. Am I ordering from them, is there a dedicated area for that? I got the poke bowl with shrimp. The shrimp had been sitting in a garlic or lemongrass broth but instead of imparting flavor, the shrimp was mealy and unappetizingly mushy. I got all the fixin's so I picked at the shrimp and ate the seaweed and some rice and put it aside. They have vegan and vegetarian options as well as pizzas and burgers though with fit 'n' trim medical staff conspicuously ordering brown rice, vegetables and tofu you might feel the eyes of judgment on you. If you want a break to sip some tea undisturbed while watching the world go by or grab something healthy to eat, you can find it at this cafe that is gently priced despite its convenience inside the hospital. 2.10 for the poke bowl (don't leave shrimp soaking in water, they get mushy) 3.15 for the behind the grill/station staff, they are kind but disorganized 4.25 for a beautiful, airy restaurant and understatedly solicitous staff

This cafeteria is on the 2nd floor of the Sutter Health CPMC medical center. It has a variety of…read morefood stations: pizza, deli, salad, soup, hot grill as well as a variety of snacks and beverages. The food is cooked to order so keep that in mind if you're in a hurry. There are daily specials and lots of seating. The cafe overlooks Van Ness Avenue And has plenty of sunlight which makes it a pleasant experience.