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    Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

    3.7 (422 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chang T.

    The food was great as well as the presentation. The drinks were fire. Love the mojitos especially. The staff are all pros and got use the best stuff. I love the nautical theme to the restaurant but in a fancy way and not tacky. It's really chill in the back for a more cozy experience.

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    Emily W.

    We made a reservation at 6:00pm was sitted @6:35pm, not sure what was the wait about when the reservation was made. The food was delicious, specially the appetizers, the beef carpaccio was amazingly good; it's rich in flavor with balance of bread. Second was the lamb meatballs was also excellent! Overall, the food is very flavorful. And the interior is beautiful. Definitely a place for special occasions.

    Nuran S.

    What drew me to Ula was the decor, but what kept me coming back? The food!! Every dish was amazing! Everything we had was executed so well. The ingredients were unique, there was fava beans in my crab ravioli and my octopus became a paper thin carpaccio. The menu is ever changing and always evolving which I appreciate. What you had last year will most likely not be on the menu this year. The menu seemed seasonal as well but not too sure about the rotation or how they decide when to change it up. I didn't notice they use different plates depending on what day you come. The octopus used to be on a rectangle plate and last night it was on a circle plate with a little less octopus. The ambiance is really nice too and they have a full bar and an amazing wine selection.

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    Denise E.

    I honestly don't understand the low ratings here because my friends and I had an amazing time at Ula. We showed up at around 9-9:15pm without a reservation and they still went out of their way to accommodate us. We ordered a mix of dishes to share: truffle fries, Spanish rice, salad, meatballs, filet, drinks, and chocolate cake. Everything was delicious and fresh, but the truffle fries were my favorite - hot and crispy on the outside, just perfect! The host was very welcoming and attentive, we genuinely felt taken care of from start to finish. Our server, Joaquin, was very friendly and interactive, which made the whole experience super fun and special. They even stayed open later for us, which we really appreciated. Exceptional service and delicious food all around. We'll definitely be back soon!

    Melanie D.

    Came here for my birthday dinner on a Friday before Valentine's Day and they had some Valentine's decor which was super cute! We were seated across from the piano where two musicians played music. The service was prompt and friendly. We ordered the crab bruschetta, truffle fries, lamb meatballs, brazino, and eggplant parmigiana. The truffle fries were wedges and were airy and soft. They were perfect! The brazino was cut into pieces and cooked with perfection. I loved the gorgonzola gnocchi. Lamb meatballs were also flavorful. The crab was also tasty. We were so full that we didn't get dessert. I'd definitely come back! Super cute spot for a date night! Also, appreciated the waitress who took photos of my boyfriend and I.

    Bao H.

    Decided to come here because the decor of the place looks super cute! Apparently it's a sea theme, which goes well with the food. The bread and butter were amazing. I'd was warm and had I think garlic and cheese on it. The truffle fries were amazing too. Crispy and just the right about of truffles. My friend got a fish dish, which she liked. I got a pasta dish, which was good too but did sorta wished there were more pasta pieces. The downside to our experience was that service did take pretty long. They only seemed to have one server for the back room or maybe two but our server had a huge group of 10-15 people, which took a very long time to take their orders. Then he came to us and apologized but he was still running around. Seems it was short staffed or maybe instead of giving him us with a group of 5 as well, might have been nice of the host assigning parties to the servers a group of two instead of 5 + another group of 10-15 people. This clearly seems to be too much on the servers plate.

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    Mercedes Y.

    The restaurant was quiet for lunch at noon today. I had a reservation for 5 people. We were led to a table booth. As always the ambiance gives the restaurant the coziness of dining. The restaurant was clean. Our server Stephanie was so pleasant to talk with. We ordered separate dishes like Green Salad, Oysters, Scallops, Agnoloti and Bolognese. We did not have cocktails or wine. Just sparking water and hot water with lemon. The food was delicious. Later for dessert, Stephanie brought the bread pudding with ice cream on a big plate with a candle and letters written "happy birthday " and a balloon sketch picture. Our birthday friend was so surprised and appreciative. We stayed almost 2 hours and then left to watch M Butterfly next door, SF Playhouse. Every time we see plays, Ula is always our go-to spot! Delicious food, warm service and ambiance is beautiful!

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    Susan S.

    Ula is such a gorgeous jewel located right by Union Square. The restaurant is decorated in such a beautiful creative fashion. If you like healthy Mediterranean cuisine that is not pre-prepared this is your place.. Delicious sautéed garlic shrimp served on a bed of greens. This creates the perfect balance between savory and neutral green. Fabulous Service! We were greeted right away seated, and they came and took our order within three minutes. The sauce from the scampi dresses, the lettuce perfectly . A Fab choice in SF! Gaspar is incredible bartender! The Marriott GM recommended this restaurant!

    Garlic shrimp $18 - 2 stars. Way too overcooked, rubbery, dry. Thu lunch 2025-05-15
    Ziyan C.

    Came here for a fancy birthday lunch, dishes were very hit or miss. Oysters & Scallops were amazing. Shrimp was a huge disappointment, Gnocchi wasn't great either. Expected more consistency for the price ($189 before tips for lunch for two). We were the only customers for lunch on a Thursday. Our server, Casey, was great and gave us lots of attention. Parking was not terrible but not easy. We found a spot a few blocks away without circling but had made another stop in the area; we weren't looking within 2 blocks of Ula specifically. Cocktails * Black truffle old fashioned $25 - 4 stars. Sweet and nutty with watery mouth feel, ever so slightest hint of truffle (wished for more). * Winter in Japan $22 - 3.5 stars. Interesting and complex. Food * Half dozen miyagi oysters $28 - 4.5 stars. Very fresh! * Bread service $7 - 4 stars. Soft with a nice crisp. * Halloumi $22 - 3.5 stars. Cheese was a bit dry. * Garlic shrimp $18 - 2 stars. Way too overcooked, rubbery, dry. * Scallops $32 - 4.5 stars. Very nicely done. * Pesto Gnocchi $16 happy hour - 3 stars. A bit undercooked. Nothing too special.

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    How is the piano room dining experience? I'm afraid it might be too loud since I saw a picture that look like a gentlemen playing a handheld instrument.

    I'd personally dine in the back (dining room) but up front by the piano for only a cocktail/appetizer.

    What attire is required for dining in?

    Upscale casual, professional casual.. like, a button-up shirt and slacks rather than jeans, shorts, or t-shirts. It's an elegant atmosphere in the restaurant and bar, so dress however makes you feel elegant. :)

    How much it cost?

    Definitely on the pricey end.

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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.

    Came here for girls night on a Friday night. There was a bit of a wait to get our seats. We wanted…read moreto be seated inside, but there is an outdoor area that also looked really cute, and vibey. The food on the menu is small, tapa style and you order multiple dishes to share. We got the tebasaki, pork jowl, and ceviche to share. I really enjoyed the tebasaki and ceviche. The seaweed or nori rice cracker with the ceviche paired really well. The tebasaki was so flavorful. The kimchi that came with the pork jowl was pineapple and pear based. I was expecting actual kimchi and was surprised that it was sweet. The service was good and the place has great vibes. The cold noodle non alcoholic drink was very savory, tasted heavily of seaweed. It was an interesting drink that I've never tasted before. My friend got the matcha fizz with a shot of alcohol, which tasted amazing. I will be getting that next time. The expresso martini tasted a bit watered down. It turns into a cafe during the day time and they are known for their matcha drinks.

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