Like a swarm of bees, they arrived with entrees: placed au table with perfect syncrony, the nuances of each dish whispered over clinking glasses-- Halibut, Pork Tenderloin, Duck Breast, Veal, Steak and the winner of all-- Sea Bass with dungeness crab and butter sauce (amen to that offering.. whoa here means wow!). The offerings were each decadently delicious, innovative in their sauces n' prep and a chance to taste of local, seasonal loveliness teamed with as pleasing an a SF eve only October can bring-- jacket just seemed silly, flip flops begged to be dawned. The harvest of a grateful, precious season. And how bout that skylight?? Elegant, Californian dining space.. A celebratory meal of birthdays and anniversary, a notably inspired space. While i can't say it was the most remarkable din i've had on the planet (clos du violete in Provence has its hold on my heart), it was undoubtably a sweet eve. How bout adding a few more Chards to seduce me in for wine and appetizer? read more

It's hard to add anything super insightful to add the almost 900 reviews. Sunchoke soup was amazing, nice wine selection, fries were perfectly crispy. Service can be a bit haughty, but food is solid. read more

Came here for lunch during SF restaurant week because I've been eyeing this place for a while, but my wallet wasn't quite willing/ready to fork over the $$$$ price tag for it. The restaurant week lunch deal was super worth it - 3 courses for $25. For the starter my friend decided on the gem salad (2/5) with apples, blue cheese, and walnuts, while I got the butternut squash soup (5/5). The salad wasn't very special in my opinion. The dressing that they paired with it tasted like blue cheese. Considering the salad itself also had blue cheese in it, the overall blue cheese flavor of the dish was way too overpowering. The soup on the other hand was amazing. Every element in the bowl belonged. I loved their little dollop of ginger sorbet that added the slight hint of brightness that soup needed. As for the entree, my friend got the burger (4/5) with gruyere cheese. I went with the octopus (5/5). The burger was not your average burger, but what really stood out to us was the garlic aioli. It was creamy and full of garlic flavor, which worked well with the burger. And I never thought I'd say this, but their ketchup was pretty good too. It tasted fresh and tangy, not cloyingly sweet like bottled ketchup normally is. What really impressed me though, was the octopus dish. The octopus was cooked to absolute perfection. It was crispy on the outside and super delicate and tender on the inside. The beans were a nice meaty/filling accompaniment. What really surprised me was how well the fennel worked with the octopus and beans. Together they made the perfect bite of food. The dessert (5/5) was a set dessert. When it came, my friend and I laughed a bit because the chocolate cake looked like the brownie bites from Costco. Luckily, it tasted nothing like the brownie bites. The cake itself was rich and chocolatey. On the side was a creamy white chocolate mousse that was decadent, but not too sweet. What really got me though, was the little scoop of pear sorbet sitting on top of a pile of shortbread cookie crumbs. The pear sorbet was so delicate, but bursting with pear flavor. Normally, pear sorbets are just sugary with no hint of pear at all. This pear sorbet tasted like they smashed a whole asian pear into a tiny golf ball sized scoop. All in all, this dessert was the perfect ending to an phenomenal meal. Cons: - usually booked, so make a reservation if you plan to go - can be a bit tricky to find parking, but wasn't too bad when we went Pros: - amazing food - everything on every plate just worked well together for the most part - service was top notch - great deal if you go during restaurant week (we were stuffed after 3 courses and couldn't even finish our entrees) read more

I've come here several times now, for dinner at the bar, drinks, and dinner i the dining room and I am always impressed. I love the atmosphere, decor and food. Last night I has my favorite pumpkin soup and the pork belly. I often also order the lobster which is also amazing. Don't leave without having the beignets for dessert. read more

I am a lucky, lucky girl. Yes I am! Even though my birthday is not until July 6th, I had an early birthday dinner with friends this weekend. Yes, I am spoiled. ;) First, it was great to head a restaurant where we could dress up. One of the very few downsides to residing in the Bay Area is that we are all so casual all the time! Jeans in Fleur De Lys? Seriously people. Anyway, we all tromped in in our Sunday best and it was great, everyone in the restaurant seemed to be out for a nice occasion. We started with the caviar platter and some lovely mulit-vintage champagne. Meow. The brioche toast accompaniment was insanely good, the butter was practically dripping off of the toast it was so good. I then progressed to the fois gras with strawberries. They server recommended we pair with a muscato di asti which was perfect in sweetness, I was blown away. The seared fois with the stewed strawberries was orgasmic. The rocket salad with cherries was also a hit, but nothing on the table could touch my appetizer.... We moved to mains with surprisingly the pork being the prize winner of the table. Something about it's spicy rub, perhaps it was the pepper that really sold us. The pork was perfectly juicy and tender, it was spectacular. My short ribs were perfectly complimented by the horseradish creme on top and the grilled peaches on the side were a great palate cleanser. The duck with the fois gras was good but nothing special and the steak, well, next to the short ribs I found it to be average. We finished with a half bottle of brunello and some hazelnut cake and ice cream, all in all a special meal. The company was amazing as was the food. I will note that we arrived so early that it was light when we left, I'd love to visit this place in the evening....and enjoy the candle lit ambiance. read more

One of the best meals I've eaten in San Francisco. To be fair, I did come for Dine About Town, although I would have paid a lot more for the lunch I got. It's very bold when a restaurant starts creating dishes with numerous ingredients in it, because it can either be overwhelming and bad, or just the right mixtures and flavors to create an incredible experience. Spruce does the latter. Had a delicious squash and goat cheese salad to begin with, and then a delicious Mediterranean fish with green chick peas and a polenta. So colorful and flavorful. However the best part was the dessert; the roasted peaches with lavender. Lavender is an incredibly powreful ingredient that will make food taste like soap if you're not careful, but they used just the right amount to create an incredible flavor. I was extremely impressed with the interior, although that's probalby because I haven't been to that many restaurants of this caliber. read more

This is a place you won't forget. Upon entering the rich woods and quiet atmosphere usher you into a evening full of mouthwatering goodness. My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday. Sitting in a quiet table in a back section of the restaurant, I was greeted by a card welcoming us and wishing me a happy birthday. The wait staff was very helpful in selecting our menu choices. And the food...well, the food was incredibly pleasant. I had the halibut that was done just perfectly while my boyfriend had the tuna. Nothing could've been better. Spruce may break your wallet but is worth it. read more

Back again for dinner last night and had another great experience. This time with our group of five people we did family style and it was awesome! It was kind of like Thanksgiving XD FOOD/DRINKS- Summer thyme spritz: refreshing, pretty to the eyes Cheesebread: small bites, light and fluffy, yum Steak tartar: came with cute bowl of cut up bread-puffs, very fresh/tasty, just delicious Bread: three kinds- baguette, wheat, and cranberry served with salted butter Caesar salad: refreshing, raw garlic gives it a little kick of spice, I really liked it French fries: maybe could have been more crispy, but aioli sauce was good with it 35oz Ribeye steak: medium-rare cooked perfectly, very very good, better than how I remembered it last time. Bone marrow pop-over: wow, soo good. Did not taste super rich, but it tastes just the right amount of 'meatiness', crispy and warm. Wish I had more, but I wouldn't be able to stop eating it Lobster: butter poached, delicious, large pieces, sauce compliments it perfectly Burger: choice of different cheeses to choose from, comes with fries and vegetables (raw & pickled), well executed, but size of the burger was a bit smaller than what i had expected Birthday dessert- sorbet/mousse cake with chocolate happy bday lettering, I think this is their standard bday dessert as it was just a different flavor last time Beignets- puffy fluffy goodness with two types of dipping sauces Chocolate mousse dessert- the passion fruit syrup with it is amazzzing, delicious combo with the chocolate Wine- ordered two half bottles of old world wines, one Chardonnay and another blended, both yum Champagne- half bottle for the occasion Coffee- one order is enough to share between 2-3 people PB chocolate bar bites- melts in your mouth (and fingers), so smooth SERVICE/STAFF- Friendly and patient. We spent a decent amount of time deciding what and how much to order since we wanted to do family style. Also asked the sommelier to come over for wine recommendations. Waitress originally recommended we order one large steak and two orders of lobster, but good thing we didn't or else it would definitely be too much food!!! So the waitress certainly over estimated in the amount of food that we needed. Staff were attentive with drinks, napkins, and checked in on us to see if we needed anything throughout the meal. Our orders were all taken correctly and arrived at good times. AMBIANCE- Dimly neat but comfortable amount of light... Lighting still good for photos taken by iPhone 6 :) Large space, area for bar and dining A restaurant that appears to be consistently great. Very solid and I think it's great for almost any occasion- whether it's drinks, date night, group outing, individual or family-style, etc. There is even a private room on one side of the restaurant for more privacy if you want. read more

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Spruce is a beautiful restaurant; it is the closest thing that you will find to a New York restaurant in the City by the Bay (isn't it interesting how nobody calls it that anymore) --the design is not the usual left and right seating floor plan--it is a very nice floor plan--nicely designed. The evocation of wine is predominate--it is the central focus. The service was a bit reserved; even more reserved when I boldly took command of the wine list. I love wine list and I love to select the wine for dinner. The waitstaff looked disappointed that I did not need a recommendation. I am fascinated by wine lists and this one is extensive, large, sexy and presents a few puzzles--Kongsgaard Roussanne / Viognier for $166! They should have Anglim Roussanne on their wine list--a fraction of the price and an absolutely lovely wine. Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass--really? A very nice selection of red Burgundy. One Malbec and one that is well distributed. My food selection began with the seared dayboat scallops with caramelized cauliflower; quite memorable. For my second, I had the grilled Bavette steak with duck fat potatoes--they got my request for preparing my steak as I had requested (this is a hard one wherever I go--seems to be a no-brainer) so I appreciate when I get what I ask for--the duck fat potatoes were moist, gorgeous, delightful--I could eat these every day. I closed with the Chocolate Terrine which was rich and a perfect portion--not too large, not too small; just right after all that I consumed. I would go back to try more of their offering and look forward to enjoying their environs, food and wine. read more

I so wanted to give Spruce five stars, and in every way (save one) it was truly a wonderful experience. Spruce is truly a top-tier San Francisco restaurant, and one I can't wait to visit again. Every bite of food, every interaction with our server was perfect. The white sausage was heavenly. My celery root soup was divine. The beignets with creme anglaise were, well, orgasmic. My sole in champagne butter was... you get the picture. I left stuffed to the gills and happy for the pleasure of it. The big failing--and one that I just couldn't overlook--was the sommalier. After asking our server to call him over, he showed up after being reminded again and after our first course had already arrived. He seemed rather irritated, and blithely (and rather coarsely) asked what we wanted. His recommendation was terse and decent, but nothing I'd order again. And to top it off, he left the bottle off our bill. I pointed out the error, and he came back rather contrite and grateful. Go figure. But that notwithstanding, I can't wait to go back and give it another try. The food alone will have me back... maybe I'll just sit at the bar and sip another one of the best Manhattans in town (thank you Paul!). read more

Went back again for a winemaker dinner with Talley Vineyards. Superb food and wine pairings in the private dining room - all for $130 a person!!! Holy cow, you wouldn't pay that in the main dining room - what a bargain plus we got to chat with the winemaker, Spruce's sommalier Michael and the Chef even stopped by for a visit. Afterwards had a damned tasty post-dinner cocktail at the bar, can't wait to go back to Spruce! Don't forget to try their under $60 selection, you can find a fantastic bottle of wine. read more

Spruce was our destination for #2 burger on 7x7 Best burgers list, us being me, Melanie N, and Gene X. The end of our journey was in sight and we were excited to check out Spruce after hearing good things about it. Our reservation was fairly early, so when we arrived the dining area was almost empty. We got seated in a booth with three place settings arranged there (nice touch, because sometimes restaurants have 4 settings even when 3 reserve). The seating was very comfortable and the table was at the right height for eating -- another nice touch. While waiting for the server we checked out the enormous wine list. I kid you not, it was the size of a big book or small Encyclopedia Britannica. The server took our drink orders and came back with complimentary amuse bouches -- gougères with gruyère cheese. They were quite tasty. It should be mentioned that Spruce's burger is served at dinner time as well, despite what 7x7 says in the review, but it is hidden in a separate menu, so just ask for it. Now Spruce is quite a fancy place, so we were wondering how the server would react to us ordering just the burgers, bar food basically, but she didn't even bat an eye and was very pleasant and cheerful. We also got a charcuterie plate to share. The appetizer arrived shortly and it was quite a cornucopia of meats, from pâté to rillettes to salumi and coppa, accompanied by delicious pieces of toasted bread and mustard. We enjoyed every piece. Then the burgers showed up and it was time to see how good they were. I'm happy to report that mine was well executed, albeit with the now common tendency of places to overdo them a bit, since mine was medium rather than medium-rare. However, it was still very juicy and tasty. I liked that the burger came with two pickled toppings: red onions and thin slices of lightly pickled cucumbers. The bad part was the bun: quite hard and probably difficult to cut in half. Despite being hard the bottom part became a mush with all the juices of the burger soaking into it. The fries were pretty good and I liked that they were served with a house-made remoulade. Throughout our dining the service was great. Our water was replenished without having to ask, the server was never too far away, and we were offered bread a few times. I also enjoyed the atmosphere in the restaurant and would definitely like to come back there. I would rate the burger 3 stars and Spruce itself 5, so averaging out it gets 4. read more

Came here all the way from Los Gatos for a business dinner (4 of us) so we had carte blanche to order whatever we wanted. They were offering a black truffle menu (which I would have done in an instant) but no one else was ordering it so I ordered a la carte to keep the pace nice for the other guests. Starters: Pumpkin soup with maple ice cream (delicious) Burrata with veggies (unremarkable - the vegetables didn't complement the cheese) Scallops (tasty but they were quite small) A man runs around with a bread basket offering three types of bread. I told him, "No thank you unless you have something gluten free" and apparently he either didn't hear me, ignored me, or didn't speak English....but he departed and I was left breadless. Our server was fabulous with respect to ensuring that the rest of my meal was safe from the dreaded gluten though. Mains: - Black truffle risotto (delicious but tiny portion of rissoto) - Lobster (small portion of lobster and barely any vegetables to accompany. Came with gobs of foam which I dislike - I don't recall seeing the foam in the menu description so perhaps this was my bad. In all, this was my least favorite lobster dish I've had. It was swimming in a dark sauce (think another poster mentioned it being chocolate) with foam, vegetables didn't complement the lobster. I couldn't taste the lobster for the sauce...it was too overpowering some something as delicate as lobster. - Duck (decent sized portion but I didn't get to taste this - it did look good though!) - Ahi (looked OK, unremarkable. I think that the person who ordered it ordered it cooked "well", which I would not have done as I like it more "Sashimi Style") Wine list: Really nice - massive list. They have a couple pages of bottles under $80 which makes things easy. Dessert: Trio of ice cream (as I'm gluten free). Lemon verbena, vanilla, and a tropical sorbet (mango? I forget). The lemon verbena was really nice. Portions were tiny and despite having TWO of my own starters, a main, and a shared single dessert, I left hungry and not really "wowed" by the food. I'm sort of amazed that they don't list extra vegetables that you can order for the table since the portions are so small. Also worth mentioning is that there weren't any entrees for vegetarians - however they do let you order a pasta side (double up?) which works. Also, the risotto was also vegetarian. But in all, not a lot of choices. Even less options for vegans. For what it is aspiring to be, I would give this 3.5 stars. If given another night of carte blanche eating I would save my budget for a different restaurant. Sorry. I truly wanted to love this place as the reviews and menu looked unreal, but I was so hungry by the time I got back home that I had a piece of gluten free apple pie and went to bed. What saves this place is the amazing service and swanky decor. read more

Great food. Phenomenal service and wonderful experience. Would definitely recommend for any occasion. My server Daniel was right on point with everything! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Top notch! It's hard to say anything bad about Spruce. Service, ambiance and cuisine are all exceptional but unfortunately can be inconsistent sometimes. Especially noticeable between lunch and dinner service. But when Spruce is on point, it's amazing! The high quality food ingredients make for great tasting appetizers, entrees, cocktails and desserts. My favs are the Crispy Duck Confit, Butternut Squash soup and beignets dessert plate. The wine list is among the best in the City and the bar is of the highest top shelf. Street parking can be tough but try the valet if it's raining. Spruce is definitely a 5-star, exceptional dining experience! read more

A friend and I decided on a whim (read: no reservations) to dine at Spruce. This was a Friday night no less. As we walked up to the Maitre d both feeling quite hungry, we lucked out. We were seated right away. The seats were in this soft butter leather/pleather and quite cosy. We were close to the bar, which got quite crowded. It seems to be a meat and greet area. The service was excellent, we had a very attentive waiter. My friend started with a soup, which was delicious. I started with the celeriac ravioli with mascarpone & foraged mushrooms. Oh so divine! My entree was the Harissa chicken with faro couscous with dates and almonds, which was great. We shared a 1/2 bottle of wine that was quite scrumptious, but also quite expensive. Even so, this was one of the cheapest wines available. My only disappointment was that I didn't finish the chicken and asked that it be packed so I could eat it later. When I got home, I realized they didn't pack it to go! Overall, it was a great experience. Good food and wine although quite pricey. I'd go back there, preferably on a date or on an expense account! read more

I expected this place to knock my socks off, or at least be spot on for either service or food. My socks are still on and maybe a little tight. FOOD The good: Trout that wasn't trout (it was pink, I swear it was probably salmon) with a buttery foam, saffron risotto, and fava beans. I kinda hate risotto. I think it has an identity crisis and can't decide whether it's a liquid or a solid. They pan-fried both sides, so I actually liked it here. Cheese selection was tasty. The sweet corn and sorrel soup was the best thing I had here. Smooth flavor and comforting on a cool day. The OK: Charcuterie. I say OK because, while varied I only thought some of the items were really good. The rabbit mouse was good, as was the duck liver, but most of the salty sliced meats were just "eh". The bread that came with the cheese was somewhat burnt. The "I should've ordered something else": Artichoke soup was bland. Sorbets were coconut, lemon, and mango. They tasted like store bought, except the coconut, which tasted like dried coconut and I would never buy this (the waitress told me it was going to be blood orange!). As nice-restaurant-sorbet goes, Spruce ranks low on the totem pole. Drinks: They've got a humongous cabinet and the most extensive wine list I've ever seen. Their drink menu is an inch thick. Only one non-alcoholic drink (berry spritzer with mint) which was good, but I don't like swallowing mint leaves. Cocktails are tasty for the most part, but the honey elderflower was more honey than elderflower. Service: We couldn't figure out if they were rushing us or wanted us to linger. Drinks took a while to arrive, but our waitress started clearing our plates when there were still appetizers. Eh? Ambience: It's definitely a nice restaurant. The clientele is on the older, moneyed side. The staff is very serious and polished. I asked where the washroom was and was actually shown there (nice). They do the thing where they set your food down at the same time and servers kind of swarm your table, also nice but not a lot of smiles. In a word: stuffy. I would maybe take a colleague here for a business meal, but I wouldn't bring friends. I prefer places that are more relaxed and fun since eating out at nice places is a treat, and the food just didn't wow me. Like I said, socks not knocked off. read more

Suffice to say: it lived up to my expectations (which have been brewing for about a year now). The crowd can be a little stodgy, but it's still a slick place to sit, chow, and have a nice time. LOVES: +Very thoughtful service: we ordered 3 apps to split and they plated everything in halves (without being asked) so we didn't have to do the "no, you take the last piece...really...take it...no you take it" dance. +Oh so yummy, steaming hot table dinner rolls +Summer veggies salad w/ green goddess avocado dressing +Mixed heirloom tomatoes w/ basil and burrata +Sweet corn ravioli - the skin on the ravioli was to die for +Roasted halibut and poached white bass (the bass won because the sauce it came with was perfect) - tender, flaky, juicy, yum! +Huge wine selection None of the desserts really got me super excited, but I did enjoy mine: raspberry tart w/ lychee sorbet. Definitely a great restaurant! read more

Just wanted to say that I ate here again recently, and once again the food and experience was amazing! Thanks Spruce, it was worth the wait for the reservation. read more

Spruce is one of the rare restaurants that gets a hands-down 5 star rating from me without any hesitation. Came here tonight and enjoyed my experience. The ambiance is perfect for a date or celebration, and the staff was attentive and friendly. The bread was so good that when the waiter asked whether I wanted a second roll or slice of their cranberry bread, I said yes to both. Big props to the chef for giving us complementary creme fraiche starters, a broccolini pastry, and white chocolate & plum macaroons. For my entree, I ordered the charred berkshire pork tenderloin with pork belly and shelling beans; it was amazing. My loins delighted in the pork tenderloins (I have no idea what that means). For dessert, I ended with the coconut rice pudding with passion fruit sorbet and pineapple batons. Delicious! Only downside of the night was the table next to us had an obnoxious guy who talked so loud I now know his entire life story. Normally I'd dock the restaurant a star for something like this but I realize this isn't the fault of Spruce. My tummy gives Spruce...5 Stars! read more

Good food but waiting for them to work out the staffing kinks. My folks decided to pop by this restaurant on a whim and invited me along. I was sure we would get in (due to their reservation backlog) but one of the hosts (there were three! I mean, jesus- the restaurant isn't that big!) sat us in the front lounge area. She sat us around a long short table on a couch and lounge chairs. This was actually really nice, mellow and quiet compared to the rest of the restaurant... until that host tried to cram a walk-in party of 6 onto the couch to eat dinner with us! I'm not kidding. I was like wha?! It's not like Spruce is hurting for business. It was an incredibly amateur move. When the party of 6 decided that this seating arrangement was wack, they left and we settled in for a cozy meal. The food was tasty and the bar menu is a really nice option if you want to snack or not spend too much cash. Our waiter was really nice and pretty skillful but we must have had 8 different people (servers, runners, bussers) come to our table throughout the night- hovering when there was no plate to clear. They were all super nice, but there were just too many of them! And the restaurant was full so it's not like it was just a quiet night. Spruce is ridiculously overstaffed and that detracts from the overall experience. I'm sure they'll sort this out eventually and the food was tasty so I'll probably go back after waiting a bit. Def not easy on the wallet though so this one will be reserved for special occasions. read more

Why why why why why isn't this place better known? It was amazing. While waiting at the bar for our table I skipped the typical glass of wine and had a vodka soda instead. The bartender made the drink with a little bottle of high end club soda, and after using what he needed for my drink left the remainder of the cute little bottle for me to enjoy along with my cocktail. It is these sorts of details that make this place so great. Once at the table, I had the beet salad, and the lobster gnocchi. The salad was good but the gnocchi was perfection. I was certain for $40 that the portion of lobster would pale in comparison to the gnocchi but I was pleasantly surprised to find a large portion of perfectly cooked lobster in a delicate sauce with just the right amount of gnocchi. The complimentary saffron rice balls were melt in your mouth good as well. The decor is also very well done-- modern but still comfortable, and the space is very unique-- loft feeling with amazing sky lights. And there didn't appear to be an undesirable table in the whole place. If the waitress hadn't forgotten to bring our dessert (which was only discovered after the kitchen had closed) the experience would have been perfect. read more

One of the best steaks I've had in a long time...and every time I think about the greens the steak came with my mouth starts watering. It's pretty embarassing. I was fortunate enough to get invited to a formal dinner over at spruce and was immediately comfortable with the huge leather chairs, beautiful lighting and tall ceilings-I think it used to be a warehouse. The food is excellent...and definitely for someone with a more refined taste. The ambiance is great and save room for dessert! On a side note, my boyfriend found a piece of plastic in his dessert - he went for the simpler doughnut holes (I forget what the actual name of it is) and was a little horrified to find himself chewing on a bit of plastic from a bag. In any case, dessert was on the house (at least 50 dollars) which made it worthwhile...i should put plastic in things from now on. Even with the plastic experience I would go back...but spruce loses a star because of it. read more

Definitely worth trying this place. The food is good, but the decor of the place is awesome. It's got dim lighting, big tables, full bar, and ever so soft music playing in the background. I thought the food was really good, but of course, I ordered the best things on the menu..... =) the other people I went with, their food was eh... and I agreed. Not worth $$$$, maybe $$$. Appetizers: We started with the Foie gras. YUM. (had it twice, delish each time) The risotto was also delicious. . The Main Dishes: THe duck is absolutely amazing! It has a slice of foie gras over the duck and a bed of greens under. Probably the best duck I've had. (licking my lips thinking about it) I've also had the pork, which was really good too. Not as good as the duck, (lips not watering thinking about it), but a nice second. the only thing I didn't like about the pork was it came with a slice of pork fat. (some may like it, my friend did). I've tasted: The seabass - EH The steak - Eh the veal special - Double EH..... Dessert: The beignets are really good. The vanilla creme and chocolate sauce are so effin good. The second time I had it, there was a tad too much sugar, but still good enough to dream about. I would give it 3 stars for food, but it gets an extra star because of the duck and foie gras and the service is amazing. Happy Eating! read more

Sadly, my third time at Spruce was a bit of a disappointment. Where each dish my fiance and I had the first two visits were excellent, just about everything missed the mark. My Cinderella Pumpkin Soup and my fiance's Fazzoletti were enjoyable, but both of our entrees missed the mark. My Maine lobster wasn't as good as the lobster I had at Spruce months earlier--it seemed a tad undercooked--and flavorless. My fiance's short ribs were ok, but were accompanied with a mixture of bland lentils and squash. I am hoping it was an off-night and will be back. read more

The atmosphere is dreamy, the food is very good, however the service and management are dismal. Our first server was mediocre, but acceptable. On our second visit or server was snobby. On our third visit our server seemed to have missed the training sessions? The snobby waiter, only recommended the highest priced wines, even when we gave him our price range. The management was unresponsive after a mishap by one of their hostesses . . . she ruined an article of clothing by spilling a beverage on it. It took several phone calls, dry cleaner receipts, and store receipt, midnight return calls from the restaurant assistant manager to get the issue resolved. It was the principle and not the $, but we felt mistreated. We really wanted to be regulars, as we live in the neighborhood, but we cannot recommend Spruce to friends. We choose to recommend Kkokari, Slanted Door, etc. because of their professional and consistent service and food. read more

Experiencing Spruce on Valentine's Day was really special. Any other night it is still a great restaurant with a great atmosphere but a big thumbs up for the way they accommodate all the V-day couples :) The salad, beet soup, lobster, cheese and dessert was most excellent (and filling!). I highly recommend the wine pairing as it turned out great. One question, the espresso, where are the beans from (geographical location)? read more

I go to Spruce at least once a week since it is in the "hood".I usually sit at the bar or the sofa next to the bar. Great wine list-Pricey but they have over 50 wines by the bottle-Red & white- for $60 or less. I like the Bink Pinot. Andrew is a great wine expert. The Burger is great. I was there last night and my friend wanted some grilled veggies which were not on the menu. They were happy to comply. There are alot of Pac Height regulars and couples having a special dinner. Each month they have a wine makers dinner in the private dining room which is a great value. read more

I came here on a Friday night and thought I might have been dropped into heaven. The service was excellent. The waitress and sommelier knew the menu inside and out. The sommelier was gracious and worked within your budget (the vino is pricey). The food was filled with flavor, perfectly cooked, and beautifully plated. The decor awesome. The restaurant is lit up by little geodes with candles in them on each candle. I'm on the hunt for them now to add to my apartment. Allegedly, the burgers (which you can only get at the bar) are amazing. I'll be heading back for those. read more

Everything is sooooooo good!!!! Scallops, we're so amazing!! Donuts with vanilla bean sauce; really amazing! This is a must have! Had the Spruce Burger by popular recommendation! $16 for the basic burger; $29 after everything is loaded on! It's so delicious and worth every penny!!!! read more

Brought my father here to conclude a wonderful weekend spent in SF. We had ventured to many different restaurants throughout the city, but I had my mind set on going to Spruce before he departed. The ambiance is phenomenal from the nail studded chairs to the slight light let in from the sky light near the bar. Our waiter was very attentive and recommended a delicious wine for us to try. Things we ate: -Corn Soup -Scallops -Gnocchi -Lobster -Tagliatelle -Beignets Smaller but delicate plates which we enjoyed so that we could continue to try the various offerings of the menu. The lobster (poached) was served a bit under cooked and I sent it back so that it could be cooked some more. When the waiter came back with my plate, the lobster was thoroughly cooked and re-plated with the other accompanying items. I appreciated the quickness and accommodating nature of the waiter. I highly recommend Spruce. read more

Good food - service was a bit slow but our waiter was really nice. The place was nice as well, classy with a nice volume level that didn't make you feel like you couldn't speak loudly or as you pleased. I had the grilled wagyu bavette. That was amazing! And the soleil d'or mousse. Also a must have are the fries w/ the mustard/mayo dipping sauce they had. That was really really REALLY good! I want to try the burrata with naan bread the next time around. A number of other guests ordered it and it looked amazing. read more

This is one classy place with outstanding food. I enjoyed the tomato soup with fried bread and burrata, which was flavorful and satisfying. My entree was the honey-lacquered duck with seared foie gras, greens, and cinnamon apples paired with a glass of Reisling. Food + Wine Magazine had recommended it and wow! They weren't kidding. The flavor combination was like a party in my mouth and I wanted to lick the plate clean. The husband had the sweetbreads salad that included greens, pancetta, and a poached egg on top. It's a classic preparation of sweetbreads and it was done very well. His entree was the pork tenderloin with pork belly and beans. The pork was REALLY tender while the pork belly was savory and practically melted in my mouth. The decor is modern and comfy while the servers were attentive but not over-zealous. We will definitely be back. read more

This is a gem! They have their own organic local farm, the staff is extremely knowledgeable of the origin and makeup of the food and drinks. The interior design is contemporary and aesthetically pleasing. Every staff member is professional and engaging. read more

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I was very disappointed with the service. The waiters were extremely snobbish, you'd think for an upscale restaurant that could be forgiven, but it's not the case here as they had nothing to base their attitude on. If I could have given zero stars I would have. read more

Great food, great drinks, impeccable service. I usually go to the bar, which is easy access, but their dining room experience is on point as well. Seriously, check it out. read more

After reading that Spruce has received a Michelin star we decided to check it out and made a reservation for Saturday night. Older crowd. Service was outstanding. Wine selection was impressive. Food was not memorable. ----------------- white wine (half bottle). Beet salad Yellow tail Duck breast Cup of coffee ---------------- ~$150 (without tips). I tried the salad and it was pretty good. My tuna was inconsistent. 2 pieces: One was overcooked and oversalted Other was so rare that I had some trouble cutting it with the knife (still better then overcooked/oversalted) What I can say is that they did not serve same tuna to the people who gave the Michelin star, that's for sure. :) I think the place is overpriced and overhyped. Also I was sited at the table in the corner and during the meal I was hit by the door twice when people ( probably returning from the bathroom) were trying to get into the dining room. If they do not use the door and put a chair in front of it I think it would be thoughtful to put some sort of stopper so door doesn't open and hit person on their back while they are enjoying a Thirtysomethingdollardish. KWIM? read more

In the running for the best $14 burger in town. House made pickles help the cause. Excellent french fries. Beignets recall warm memories in the Big Easy, but can we call a spade a spade here? Spruce is serving donut holes. Obviously, a serious wine list is on offer here, but unless you want to spend $20 for a glass of something interesting, you're better off with a $6 draught IPA. And Sunday nights at the bar resemble the Caribou Club in Aspen. Cougars and Neo-Cons galore. read more

Came here on a Monday around 11:30 and got seated right away. Heard great things about the burger This place looks really nice ! They started us off with brioche bread or raspberry bread , I ended up with two brioches since they were so succulent . We ordered the asparagus my friend liked it. Ordered a medium rare burger with an egg, mushrooms , foi gois and cheddar cheese, it was ridiculously good as the lady next to us commented on hers . The fries were great but over salted . I will be back for the burger again with avocado. And for the beignets . Waiters new there stuff but never came back to refill our waters those fries were salty AF read more

Time and time again, I'm impressed by the consistency and attention to detail at Spruce. I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants a true San Francisco fine-dining experience or the best burger and fries at the bar. Their cocktails (Vieux Carré) are well balanced and their wine list is extensive with an amazing Chassagne-Montrachet available on the by-the-glass menu. The restaurant's decor is elegant and the service is top notch. They are extremely gluten-free friendly for all you Celiacs. read more