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    Son & Garden

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Justine D.

    Honestly pretty disappointing - aside from the cute decor, I don't think anyone from my group actually liked the food. Prices were pretty average for brunch - about $20+ per plate, but tell me why the cocktails were also $15-$20... Regardless, I had the Fried Chicken Benedict. The roasted potatoes it came with were decent and the egg was perfectly poached, but that was about the extent of it. The sauce it was served with was completely devoid of flavor and everything was sauced up so it all just ended up tasting kind of bland. My friends who ordered the Fried French Toast said it was overly sweet. Really wanted to like this place a lot more but honestly it seems to care way more about presentation than it does the actual quality...

    Ube Mochi Pancakes, $20
    Calvin C.

    After attending an event at City Hall, we needed a place for a group lunch for about ten people. Son and Garden was a great place for that. It was close (within walking distance) and we were able to make reservations in advance. We visited around 11am on a Wednesday. The food was good, although we did see on the menu that its states "Substitutions or modifications are politely declined". We didn't try asking for any, but usually prefer restaurants that are more accommodating. Some of the menu offerings are a really creative twist on traditional dishes. The Bibimbap, for example, has a big piece of fried chicken. The grilled chicken salad is presented in a crispy shell made of fried parmesan cheese. Parking in this area is tight. If you visit, you should use rideshare.

    Short Rib Omurice
    M S.

    This is a whimsical place! Made my bday very special and was so pic worthy. I loved the short ribs my husband had and shared with me. The bear lattes were so cute and tasty- not pictured Ube one. I love my stuffed French toast the cotton candy was so pic worthy and the chantilly cream HEAVENLY! Inside decor is like you're in a dream- place is also dog friendly. A HUGE plus. Have to bring our pooch next time (:

    Alice in Wonderland tea set
    Erica W K.

    Son & Garden is one of the most Instagrammable restaurants I've been to! Right as you walk in, you are greeted with a neon sign with flowers as the backdrop. Then, as you walk in, you can see that the ceilings and the decorations are all so vibrant and beautiful. We were there for the Alice in Wonderland afternoon tea experience. Besides the decoration, I feel like the food and the tea were quite average for the price we paid! We paid nearly $80 per person. We were full at the end but the desserts and the sandwiches were just average. My favorite was the warm scones. I like the berries in the scones and how fluffy they are. I think the afternoon tea expensive price doesn't justify the mediocre food quality. I have only been here for the afternoon tea experience. The food quality to price ratio might be different for their other brunch food. I did see that a lot of people were there for the afternoon tea experience.

    Spencer Q.

    Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: An instagram worthy establishment. The extended review... Food: Deep fried French toast - 3/5 - Definitely a specialty that most places do not have. In ranks standard fare amongst others I've had. Kudos for the plating work. Service: 3/5 - Friendly staff. Ambiance: 4/5 - Quite the nice interior and it's totally decked out. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pricing is a little on the steeper side but there are definitely many elements to the plate

    Cut photo op when you walk in!
    Hope H.

    The ambiance when you walk is so adorable! It's a great place for an afternoon tea. The table next to us had a gorgeous tea pastry tower. I hope to try it next time. The service is as great, attentive but not overbearing. We had the fried chicken and waffles which was delicious. We also ordered a side of bacon and breakfast potatoes. All the food was great and did a stellar job at bringing in Korean fusion flavors. I also had a Ube matcha with my meal which was to die for! Can't wait to return one day :)

    Ricotta Pancakes
    Jaime C.

    I went to the Menlo Park location for my 40th birthday and this SF location for my 42nd birthday. It all lives up to the hype! Flower decorations, fancy and fun glassware, yummy food and good service. IG worthy pics of decor and food that will also please the palette. Made a reservation for a Sunday morning and we were sat right away. I got the ricotta pancakes this time and they were delicious. Maybe I'll be back in 2 more years :)

    Tiramisu Latte
    Khonesavanh D.

    Not worth the hype and only good for cute decor. I went for brunch with two friends, so we each got a drink and then three plates to share. Our check totaled to $127 and personally, did not think it was worth it. Each of us got different drinks and didn't like them. I got the tiramisu latte which tasted nothing like tiramisu and was overall not good. The matcha wasn't very strong and the beet latte had espresso (which I guess usually isn't included). We ordered the volcano pancakes, the ube mochi pancakes, and the short rib omurice. I would say the volcano pancakes are the only worthwhile item to order. The liquid chocolate wasn't too sweet and the pancakes were well cooked. The ube pancakes were pretty starchy and didn't have a strong ube flavor. For the short rib omurice, we thought the meat was really flavorful and tender, however, the rice was just white rice instead of the usual seasoned fried rice. Maybe their afternoon tea is better since I saw multiple people getting that, but this is my second time visiting and I would not recommend it.

    Some type of Matcha drink... I think we can agree that it was pretty and my niece said it was good
    Gina M.

    This is a little bit of a tough one. The food was pretty good and it was cute inside. The staff was friendly, too. It's absolutely not the best neighborhood, right in the middle of the tenderloin, but we knew that going in. Plus, we got to see a naked person walking around outside our window. Good times. That said, as long as you're OK with not being in the best neighborhood, it was a pretty enjoyable experience. We all tried different things from French toast to the garden omelette. We had a party at seven, and from the first person being served to the last person being served their food, it was at least 30 minutes. It was crowded because it was a New Year's, and it's tough to get a brunch reservation when a lot of the other restaurants are closed, but they really need to work on their timing. I got the garden omelette and it was OK, but this potatoes and scone that it came with were really delicious. My boyfriend got a crab omelette that looked pretty good but I did not have a bite. Everybody else seemed to like their food. The drinks were really pretty and served and adorable cups. I ordered a hot tea and it came in a darling tea pot with a matching teacup. It was very fun and instagrammable. The food was good, not amazing, but definitely good. I'm not sure if their reservation policy was just for New Year's Day or if it's always pretty strict, but it was a 48 hour cancellation with a credit card. I think it was $25 per person if you didn't show up. Kind of a bummer because we forgot we had free breakfast at our hotel and we had booked it 48 hours in advance so there was no chance to cancel it. It was still fun and enjoyable and yummy.

    Jessica J.

    Not only cool cocktails and beautiful food everything was fresh with amazing flavors. I loved the capers and dill in the crab Benedict and the sourdough toast it was on was the perfect accompaniment. The ricotta pancakes were light fluffy and delicious no need for syrup. Ocean panini was a good lunch option to add to our breakfast dishes to share. The atmosphere was beautiful and the family feel made it a place we loved dining at. Will definitely remember this place for future trips to SF

    Matcha Mochi Pancakes
    Kevin S.

    Food (5/5): One of my favorite brunch spots in SF! Love their Asian-themed dishes especially -- the Matcha Souffle Pancakes are my personal favorite, but everything we ordered was delicious! Seriously don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu Ambiance (5/5): A bit cramped and noisy for sure, but it's very unique! They curated a really fun and whimsical atmosphere with tons of different colors and fun decorations Value (4/5): The prices are very reasonable for what you get. Portions are pretty generous too, and quality is definitely there. Overall: This is definitely a brunch spot that I'd recommend to friends and will definitely be coming back to!

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    Nishika T.

    This is my first time at this location, I have been to other son & garden's before. Compared to the Menlo Park location, I was pleasantly surprised about this location. There were a few more "photo" spots. I also think the menu differed a bit . We came as a group and tried a variety of their alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. We were really impressed with how the drinks looked and tasted. We got a different variety of food including Benedict's, burgers, ube pancakes and we enjoyed all of them thoroughly. I will definitely be back to this location!

    Ube latte
    Wincy Y.

    I came to Son and Garden for dinner to celebrate a special occasion. Because the location is at the edge of the Tenderloin, there's not much safe parking nearby so I got dropped off. Service was good, and seating was very comfortable with pretty florals decorating the entire restaurant. I ordered a warm ube latte and a Bear Belly Carbonara. The ube latte had nice milk foam and a strong ube flavor, which I enjoyed. The Carbonara was a bit on the heavier side, but I still enjoyed the bacon flavor and the pasta was cooked well. I didn't know there was garlic bread included, but that's a good thing! Food is pricey, but overall this is a good place for special occasions.

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    It's ok to take my wife and my baby to this restaurant?

    This is a casual restaurant. You should be fine with a baby.

    Is this a fun place for brunch or more casual, is there good music playing?

    It's both and definitely welcoming for a celebration. They play music but just in the background.

    What is the turnaround time for a response time from the restaurant for booking a reservation for 20-25 people? Has anyone ever booked here would you recommend me booking here or try somewhere else?

    I highly recommend to call in advance since you have a big party. They are very good in answering back.

    How much is the Cherry Blossom tea, and is it offered at all your locations?

    Does it aloud kids under 21 for breakfast?

    Yes ! There were kids there when I was there !

    Can we walk to this location from BART? How far?

    Yes. It’s walkable. I’d suggest Powell station and walk up Powell street to Bush. 5 blocks.

    Is the breakfast menu available all day?

    Is the Secret Bar area open during breakfast hours as well?

    How is parking?

    Like Latifa S. said, it's a gamble bc it's street parking. I opted to park at the garage near City Hall and walk the few blocks.… Read more

    Are the appetizers only on the dinner menu? I was thinking of coming for lunch but the lunch menu looks comparatively limited.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    I just went there this fall and yes they do! I got an omelet but the matcha pancakes were gf too!

    Do they offer vegan options?

    Are dogs allowed?

    No - all seating is indoors.

    Do you have Outside seating?

    It's all indoor seating.

    Is afternoon high tea available?

    From their website: Available Monday-Friday (non-holidays) 12pm & 1:30pm… Read more

    Do they accept single diners?

    Yes!

    Is the sidewalk clean in front of the place?

    Yes!

    Does Son and Graden have bottomless mimosa?

    No they do not have bottomless mimosas.

    We have a reservation for March 26 at 6pm. Is the Beer Belly Carbonara good? How about the Pork Shank?

    Beer belly carbonara was amazing!! Didn't try the pork shank but carbonara was delish!!!

    What time does brunch end?

    Brunch is 10 to 3 pm.

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    I have to preface my review by stating I absolutely adore Catholic art, antiques, relics and such,…read moreso this definitely influenced my decision to check this place out; but I am beyond happy that my curiosity led me here. The ambiance was perfect for a nightcap. I visited Holy Water with relatives who live in the area but hadn't visited the place themselves before. Drinks we ordered include: * Mexican Firing Squad - Our favorite of all. We are classic paloma cocktail lovers, and this drink provided everything we enjoy in a paloma and more. Tart, smooth, and all-around divine. * Southern Exposure - The celery in this really awakens the senses. Very refreshing. * Zombie - Boldest drink we've tried yet. Haunted us the remainder of the night (in a good way). * Poinsettia - Wish this wasn't just a holiday menu item. It's fabulous. * Caribbean Snow Day - The playful kid's cup this came served in had us fooled. This eggnog sure packed a punch. Can't wait to be back and check out what other rotating or seasonal drinks they provide. Lastly, major shout out to the hard-working bartender last night who provided kind, prompt and attentive service on top of greeting all patrons coming in, taking orders and bussing tables. You rock!

    Headline: I found Jesus in the bar tonight and it was good…read more No it was not some long haired patron but instead this awesome themed bar in San Francisco. This place had a nice chill vibe despite being crazy busy. We were still able to find some decent seats and bask in the glow of good old JC. The place almost had a hall in the wall vibe with the twinkle lights but still boasted an impressive selection of drinks. Despite how busy it was, the staff was super friendly and bartenders were moving fast through the requests. Sometime at a bar you can feel ignored but it was not like that here. Cellphone signal is not great but they have wifi inside as well.

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    Honestly quite impressed with the food! I wish they served their matcha drinks in the evening since…read moreI wasn't able to try them, but being able to try the food was also worth it. My friend and I didn't have a reservation since we thought a Thursday early dinner wouldn't be busy! We arrived just in time - there was a little wait when we arrived around 5pm, but there was a cancellation so we were able to get seated at the bar instead of the outdoor patio :) Everything we ordered was amazingggggg! I was quite impressed since it seemed more of a cocktail bar bite vibes. It is a bit pricy though, but I can't say my money spent was not worth it. I definitely want to come back and try their matcha drinks though. The only downside is the location since there's not much parking during the day.

    I stopped by on Saturday afternoon and got the matcha einspanner and sat down in one of the booths…read moreinside. The service was prompt and my drink came out in around 5 minutes. The matcha itself was pretty strong and pronounced in flavor, which I enjoyed. The cream top was quite thick on top and didn't have any added sweetness so it was more of a textural element more than anything else. It also had some kinako powder on top which I thought was a nice touch! This was my first time getting to sit inside the restaurant and it had a nice broody/speakeasy vibe to it. There was also an outdoor patio that you could enjoy as well. I know that Shoji turns into a restaurant at night so I can definitely see how this would be a great spot for a date night. However, during the day, the space was even being used by customers as a meeting space/study space. I would be back again if I were in the area, but like most SF spots, parking was an absolute nightmare!

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    Mocha: Espresso, dandelion chocolate, steamed milk ($6) + Matcha Einspänner: Seion matcha, milk, house sweet cream, kinako ($7)

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