This was our first time visiting, and we had a lovely experience. The restaurant was easy to get to by Muni, which made the trip very convenient. Although the brunch menu was a bit limited, everything we ordered was delicious. Our server was excellent and made us feel very welcome. We chose this spot because we were attending the opera in the afternoon, and it turned out to be a wonderful place to enjoy brunch before the show. read more

I was staying in the Proper Hotel and arrived early and no room was available yet so popped in here for breakfast. The restaurant has really cute decor with booth and table options for seating. Definitely a place I can work from when waiting for a room to be ready :D The food was pretty normal. Was it amazing? No, but it also wasn't bad. Unfortunately, I had a feeling the cappuccino would taste a bit bitter/burnt based on the look and for once I hated being right. The service was fine as well. Staff did a great job checking in even though I was tucked in a corner. If I ever make it back to this hotel, I'd be curious of their other meal menus. read more

Villon - Cappuccino - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very cute restaurant inside the Proper hotel (note, you must enter from the Proper Hotel entrance). It was smaller than I expected, but we went around 1pm on Sunday and there were only 2 other tables. Service was kind, attentive, and helpful. Our server lit up when he recommended the polenta so I went with that and was very pleased! The braised pork was incredibly tender. The ice cream on the waffle was also very delicious and the sandwich was massive and fresh. read more

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First off, remember to enter at 45 McAllister, not 1100 Market, which is a closed entrance! (I was confused at first.) Once inside, it's a very nice ambiance and the bar area is super cute. I had the pappardelle and it was delicious. The coffee service was good too, with a large individual pot rather than cups served one at a time. There were three of us and we all agreed it was great. read more

Villon restaurant is amazing! I reserved a table for two about a week in advance, and I received a call from a staff member, confirming my reservation and asking if I had any special dietary requirements to request to the chef. That was very impressive and it was only the beginning. The restaurant and lounge was beautiful. It was an old building that cleaned up well to say the least. The food was superb ! Apologies for no pictures read more

Villon was our dinner destination of choice by one of my most thoughtful friends and fellow Yelper, Terry K. Terry flew out to San Francisco for a short visit to celebrate my birthday. We all had a lovely, memorable, and exceptional dining experience at Villon! My friend made reservations for us and we arrived earlier than anticipated. They were kind enough to seat us early. We came on a weekday after I got off work and the restaurant was pretty relaxed. Villon is modern yet elegant emulating the business casual vibes of downtown San Francisco. Service is on par with the ambiance--friendly, accommodating, and formal. We were checked on and they graciously treated us to birthday desserts. We came around dinner time and glanced through their dinner menu. They offer small plates, soups and salads, entrees, and a table-side menu. Plus an extensive drink menu! We chose to eat and order family style. We ordered: Sea Urchin Toast, Octopus, Beef Tartare, and Parker House Rolls for appetizers. My favorite was the sea urchin toast it was creamy, lightly sweet, and crunchy. The octopus was well-cooked with a savory spicy sauce and the rolls had intricate seaweed butter. We chose to share the Halibut and Pork Katsu as our entrees. Both were beautifully presented, cooked to perfection, moist, and well seasoned. Out of the two, the halibut was my favorite. I'm curious about their afternoon tea and brunch menu, as it also seems popular! If you're downtown and want a different scene or experience, Villon is a remarkable option. The restaurant serves New American cuisine within the Proper Hotel off Market Street. They do validate and there's street parking and public transportation. I would've never come here if it weren't for my special friend, Terry K. This a perfect place to celebrate with some of my closest friends. read more

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My montra- "Good food, Good fellowship, Good friends". That said, let me describe Villon (pronounced Vi Yon), a very unassuming restaurant on the first floor of the Prospect Hotel on Market; smack in the center of downtown San Francisco near Union Square. Villon is a relatively new restaurant that came to life by Michelin Star Chef Jason Fox. The serve breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Dimly lit atmosphere with an outstanding bar area is Villon that seats about 50 people tops all at the same seating. The service was excellent starting at check in. We were a tad early but they were able to seat is immediately. No sooner than our seating came our waiter James who took our adult beverage orders and gave us moments to peruse the menu. A touch of class! Amuse bouche came soon after our order was placed. We chose to dine" family style" meaning we ordered several dishes and we would try each and all of the dishes. That said, we had octopus, beef tartare, Uni Toast. (Note- my best was the octopus). For entree's we ordered Pork Katsu and Halibut. A word of caution is the pork katsu is fairly large and it fed three of us and we had take home of it. The halibut was nicely prepared. It was moist and the sauces surrounding it was tasty. A touch of class for the home run! The gave us dessert since we were celebrating our friend's birthday. They brought a chocolate cake/parfait and Baked Alaska. How cool is that? I was impressed with everything of this Establishment including their price point of the food. I look forward to my next visit; maybe next time I'll do afternoon tea. Points to consider: 1) Hotel parking and Valet Parking available for $24 per hour (SFO residents should use the public transportation) Food portions are large so sharing plates go well here. Villon's POS is Open Table; you can make your reservations there. Happy Birthday Kyra Fun Fact- Michelin Star Chef Jason Fox had Restaurant Commonwealth in the Mission District for nearly 10 years. Today he has this unassuming restaurant known as Villon. Do make time for a visit. read more

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Absolutely fabulous meal. I made sure to wait until the buzz from their delicious cocktails wore off to write this review, lest it color my review and even in my tragically sober state, I still love the meal (and the leftovers we took home). Read about it in SF magazine and was drawn to it because of their description of the interior decor (which is beautifully done - art deco?). The cool interior of the hotel is like a fun art museum (with all local artists) and the restaurants design did not disappoint. The halibut was delicious, with a glaze I've never seen done quite as well on fish. My pork tonkatsu was tender and perfect, well complemented by the Shishido peppers, fresh herbs and light coleslaw. The service was easily one of my best dining experiences in San Francisco. The staff is friendly, very knowledgeable and incredibly down to earth and approachable. Will definitely plan on coming back. P.S. our terrific waiter was kind enough to help make a reservation upstairs on the rooftop bar afterwards for some drinks, which I also recommend checking out. read more

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My friends surprised me with a fantastic afternoon tea at Villon during a Friday afternoon. As others have mentioned, they do have an afternoon tea on Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm-5pm, and again on Sundays from 2pm-7pm. After checking in with the host, by the entrance of the bar/restaurant area, we were promptly shown our table, which was able to comfortably sit 6, that was towards a wall of the hallway, between the main entrance and a side entrance. She promptly took the 'reserved' sign off and told us our server will be with us, shortly. Before she departed, we informed her that our reservation had two notes: 1) we had a vegetarian and thus wanted to ensure that the sandwiches reflected that and 2) we had a birthday (me) in the party. She confirmed that they were aware. It took a while before our server arrived. We had selected our tea, but didn't pay too much mind since we were enjoying conversation and admiring the themed décor of the hotel. Before the server's arrival, I took a visit to the restroom, which was downstairs of the lobby, and noticed it was very nice too. They had a main men and women's restroom area and the handwashing stations were co-ed. The handwashing stations also had nice Aesop soap and lotion (scented). Going back to the good stuff - There was a small selection of teas available (Black, Green, Botanical, and White). The selection were each very distinct, aromatic, and delightful. I decided to choose the Golden Horse Black Team, as it had notes of Honey, Caramel, and Crème Brulee. Not sure if my palate was able to distinguish between all those notes, but it was quite enjoyable. One of my best friends ordered the Yin Hao Jasmine Green Tea. As suggested, it was very smooth and fragrant. Our other friend ended up getting the Ikebana Botanical Tea. After we all took turns smelling it, we decided that the 'Peppery-ness' almost resembled oregano. The finger sandwiches quickly arrived after our tea. There were 4 to choose from - Salmon Crepe Sandwich, Egg Salad Sandwich, Cream Cheese and Jam Sandwich, and a Cucumber Pesto Sandwich. I ended up trading my Egg Salad Sandwich (my best friend's favorite among the selection) for a Salmon Crepe Sandwich (my favorite among the selection). I was almost expecting them to provide an alternative sandwich though, but cut in fours, maybe they didn't accommodate that. The dessert/scone section arrived after the sandwiches, which felt a little out of place. We did note that it was presented that way on the menu, so it was definitely deliberate. Shortly before, our teas were refilled with hot water, and we were served 2 trays for our party of 4. The food runner, who had provided us refills, explained the selection. Along the top tier (see photo), we had the lavender macaron, a rose petite four, and an unsweetened cocoa crème puff. On the bottom tier there was a butter drenched croissant, an apricot muffin, a brownie, and a marshmallow piece. I made the foolish decision to break the butter filled croissant, advertised as a petite croissant, with my hands and had oil on them the remainder of this course. It was good, but we all agreed that it was an absurd amount of butter compared to the size of this pastry. We also noted that it was curious that they provided the crème fraiche, fresh jam, and lemon curd without having an actual scone for this course. I still took the opportunity to use each one with my croissant. Pretty light and good, as it should be. More mild than I thought. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience. I would highly suggest coming here for an occasion. My favorite course were the tea sandwiches. The desserts were all distinct and special in their own way. Definitely one of the more memorable afternoon tea experiences. read more

Villon - Afternoon Tea - Sandwiches for Four - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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nice decor in the hotel in a subpar location. weekend brunch porridge pretty bland, polenta ok, burger and breakfast with good potatoes. tiny smoothies but solid read more

Been here a few times...checked in 5 times according to Yelp! And I'm never disappointed with the service or food. Definitely my go to place whenever I'm in the city. Thanks Villon for always being consistent and for pleasing our palates with your updated menu items! Always a pleasure to show you off to my family and friends! Keep it up! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Not exactly sure why this hotel bar closes at 5pm. Even on Friday night. Very cute space, absolutely mismanaged. One poor overworked yet inexperienced bartender. With "last call" at 4:45pm. Really. read more

I have a meal here (usually brunch) anytime I'm attending an Orpheum show. Highly recommend!

This review is for the high tea service! Service was very nice and it was very cute, but for the price, I wanted to try more than one tea and we only get one flavor each (with unlimited hot water refills). That wasn't made clear to us in the beginning. Also, the sandwiches were tiny - you get a bite of each flavor instead of like a half sandwich - it seems like you get less than a quarter size of a sandwich for each flavor - and I sadly came hungry! Sweets were good but I'm more of a savory person. My friends loved the scone. read more

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What a lovely restaurant. We popped I. For a mid day snack the strive was top notch. We had the olives and almonds and a few drinks. Everything was above expectation. read more

When looking for a place to eat dinner, I had been looking for somewhere that had innovative food. This restaurant accomplished that and did a wonderful job of making interesting and tasteful dishes. My group and I ordered the Chef's menu (which was very well priced) and all of the pairings that went with it. All of the dishes felt very artfully prepared and went well together. The portions were adequate and not too overdone so that the next course could still be eaten. The staff were very kind and accommodating, and made a substitution on the tasting menu when a member of our group couldn't have fish. Walking into the Proper Hotel felt like it fit well with the tone of the overall neighborhood, and was well done inside. Villon itself is a small space in the hotel that fits with the overall mood of the hotel and still feels like an upscale place to eat. read more

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Had a wonderful breakfast with my family, the staff was welcoming and professional, our server DJ was kind and attentive. We loved the design of the restaurant and food was delicious! My favorite was the yogurt with homemade granola and mixed berries, so fresh and a perfect way to start the day! Definitely looking forward to our next meal! Thank you! read more

Amazing interior and service! Delicious food on top of all beauty! We got there for lunch next day after Thanksgiving and really enjoyed! I ordered Carolina Gold Grits and it was really good and delicious. Others ordered Proper Cheeseburger which was really really delicious! So everything was great! I recommend the beautiful restaurant! read more

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Enter on McAllister. Went here at 6:30pm on a Wednesday and we got seated immediately (table for 2). Service was great! He was quick to address our needs and our water was never empty. Lots of alcohol options. Petite seafood tower: this was really good, but I wouldn't call it a tower. More like a petite seafood platter. The oysters and the salmon rillette was our favorite! The bread you eat with the rillette really made it much better, but alone, the rillette was good. The Oysters were sweet and yummy. OCTOPUS, FERMENTED CHILI PORK BROTH: this was delicious! It only came with one tentacle, but it was perfectly grilled and had a lot of vegetables with it. SCALLOP & SHRIMP ROLL DIM SUM: not our favorite. It was one roll cut in half. I didn't care for the texture. It was too jelly-like. The wrap is made of scallop and the shrimp was wrapped in it. BEEF TARTARE, ASIAN PEAR KIMCHEE: this was super good! Well seasoned. Crostini is perfectly crisp. I rated this place 4 stars because: -limited seats -where to check in for a table wasn't obvious. We had to flag someone down. -super dark ambiance -I wish there were more food selections on the menu. read more

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Came here for lunch. It was a bit slow but the food was good. The sparkling water was $11 for a bottle which seems very overpriced for SF. Food: Banana bread - delicious Roasted chicken - ok Beef tartare - delicious read more

Villon - Beef tartare - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We visited this location for tea time as a birthday activity. To start, we were not aware that for the price you are only allowed one tea option. Other high teas I have done allow you to try different options. After that, we waited about 45 minutes and having to ask 2 servers about our order before they brought out the bites. At that point, we were ready to cancel tea and order a burger off the menu because we were starved and everyone around us had received there order. The sandwiches are nothing to rave about. Also, not the tier tower you expect. More like 1 small plate of about 3 sandwich pieces. We believe the reason for the price is for the dessert options because that is what saved this experienced. Although, I would definitely still say the price should be lowered. The service was poor. I believe it was the hostess who assisted us and she was not to be found half the time. Took our order and was walkied by a server when we noted the wait. Stated our order got lost which is weird when we were the only group ordering tea time. Overall, not a experience I would return for here. Many better options in SF. read more

We came here on New Year's Day and was able to make reservations on OpenTable for 2pm! They are located in the Prosper hotel on 1100 Market, and their valet is on the McAllister side. The area is a little sketchy, but the crackheads in the area are harmless for the most part. Not sure if it was because it was New Year's Day and the staff spent NYE going HAM, but service was a little discombobulated. We were handed menus that didn't not include the regular menu. We were handed the prix fixe NYE menu. One of the servers poured water for us, but she poured my water in the coffee mug instead of the water glass. Nonetheless, the food made up for the weird experience upon arrival. Mussels & Chorizo (5/5) Soooo good! The mussels were big and juicy and they sure did not skimp on portion size. Crispy potatoes were a great compliment and served with green beans, celery, and sour cream. The white wine sauce was phenomenal and the whole dish tied together very well. Cheeseburger with Bacon and Avocado (5/5) Perfectly cooked medium rare patty, perfectly toasted sesame bun, and perfectly charred bacon served with fries and homemade ketchup. Coffee (5/5) Coffee was good as well. I think I liked it because of the chicory, which made me miss New Orleans. Food and overall ambiance made the dining experience very pleasant. I look forward to coming back someday! read more

Villon - Mussels & Chorizo (5/5) Cheeseburger with Bacon & Avocado (5/5) - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally got back to Villon after ~18 months. I started writing my review right after the meal and then promptly got distracted, Bah. TLDR: fantastic food, cocktails, service. It's an expensive meal, but I've paid more for way less too many times in my life. Villon is an upscale restaurant in the lobby of the Proper hotel on Market street in downtown SF. It's conveniently located right between the Orpheum and the Golden Gate theaters, so you can enjoy a relaxed meal before a show. Cocktails: We're drinkers. We like cocktails. Villon has a big drinks menu (including an entire non-alcoholic section if you're so inclined.) The Proper martini - very well made classic martini, and it comes with a backup... (effectively two martinis.) Naked and Famous - a mezcal riff on a Last Word, they did this really well. Black Star - sambuca, vodka, grapefruit, and lime. The anise from the sambuca is the star of this drink. If that sounds good to you, you will love this. (Even if you don't like grapefruit.) Billy Le Kid - tequila, lillet, peach, and lime made for a very well rounded, fruity cocktail. The food: I reserve the right to come back and do a more proper review of the food, but overall was fantastic. Go eat here. read more

===TL;DR=== - located INSIDE San Francisco Hotel (after you get in, all the way down to your left) - Parking will be a challenge especially around this neighborhood - Checks ID + vaccination card before entering - Reservation recommended - Brunch Weekend: 8-2pm - The continental breakfast - Japanese breakfast - Ordered a custom cocktail: whiskey sour ===TMI=== I have been deceived all these years here in SF, how did I miss this gem? Don't let the exterior of this place + the location fool you - you won't want to miss out on this place. Kindly greeted by this gentlemen who held the door open for me to enter (who still does that nowadays?) the restaurant wasn't hard to locate, all the way down to your left. You know you found it when their beautiful bar just stares at you. Already in awe the moment I stepped in. For someone who loves details, this place will check off those satisfactions. Every nooks and crannies of this hotel has such a difference vibe, ambiance. The restaurant gives a light and airy, calm vibe, the lounge area is like a mid century modern theme.. and even the restroom downstairs (you know they're boujee when they use Aesop as hand soaps) is like a dark, dim-lit moody twist. Interior designs are chefs-kiss. Onto the food. Got a reservation at 1pm since there were no more availability after - brunch menu. Luckily we stayed there for some time so we ask if we can also do the afternoon tea, they said ok! Woohoo! For the brunch portion, the Japanese brunch's pork belly were so good. Lightly zested with yuzu or lemon I assume and they helped cut into the fattier section so well. The charred vegetable really helped me cleanse my palette as I kept eating - overall, loved it. It also comes with a whole jug of jasmine tea - how delightful. Their cocktail menu didn't peaked my interest so I opted for a custom order of whiskey sour w/o egg whites - the serve was really nice and friendly. Fast forward to the afternoon tea part - $45 per person or $60/ pp for the glass of sparkling wine option. Opted for the $45 tasting. Each person can pick their own choice of tea & you can try other teas free of charge whenever you want to switch it out (A+ since other places typically charge you extra). I tried the Aged white peony and man, it was a good size teapot. Did I mention they use tea strainers? -precious eyes- makes me reminisce London. I didn't switch to try any other teas since I didn't want to waste a good jug of it so next time! Onto the bites - sandwiches comes first and the tiers of sweets comes after. Everything was delicious and it was such a good portion. I think I can stare at this place forever. Literally chilled here and chit chatted from afternoon till dawn... and didn't even notice time passed. Attempted to go to the rooftop bar after but they were full so until next time! (FYI, if you're not a hotel guest, you will have to exit the hotel, and it's the first door to your right to assess the bar upstairs). read more

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We went for my birthday and enjoyed like an 8-course meal for under $90 per person. Everything tasted amazing and came at a proper time. It was a lovely experience. I would suggest not taking the Muni as it is a rather unsafe area in SF. read more

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$61 valet parking for an hour lunch was shocking, even for S.F. The restaurant, which is inside Proper Hotel, is deep in the Tenderloin. Parking farther away and walking was really not a safe option so I used valet parking. I was shocked when I claimed my car and it turned out to be $61. I didnt see a sign indicating the price when I drove up and the valet didn't mention it. I could've paid the same for a 30 minute ride into the city. There was also a 7% charge "to help" in small print on the menu. There are a lot of restaurants who add 3.5% for the S.F. mandate. But I've never seen 7%. Why they doubled it without even bothering to give a reason beyond "to help" ( ?) seems on-brand with the same place charging $61 for parking. The fact the food came out lukewarm didn't help matters. read more

We went to Villon back in May and were genuinely blown away by how incredible everything was. You rarely find a restaurant that's a 10/10 for food, decor, service AND drinks but somehow, Villon manages to knock it out of the park! We went on a double date with friends and had a blast! Shout out to our lovely server James for the incredible service and perfect recommendations! We had: - Uni Toast with Yuzu Creme Fraiche which was MY FAV - Beef Tartare with Asian Pear Kimchee which was my husband's favorite - Crispy Maitake Mushroom, Egg Custard, Cauliflower Kimchi, Salmon Roe (my other favorite dish! Would not have ordered this but our server recommended it!!! So glad he did!) - Octopus with Fermented Chili Pork Broth (at this point, you can assume everything listed was AMAZING haha) - Pork Katsu with Miso Cabbage Slaw - Grilled NY Strip Steak - ALL THE DESSERTS! Especially the Baked Alaska! read more

I think this hotel is so beautiful! It has a roof top bar and a couple of bars on the first floor. I finally went to one of the restaurants to try their afternoon tea. I wasn't super impressed with the sandwiches. They seemed like they were made the day before and they didn't have any flavor. The bread was stale and the cucumbers were slightly frozen. The pastries on the other hand were fantastic. A ton of different options and unique flavors. I definitely liked the experience but I would not go back for the afternoon tea because it wasn't worth the price at $165 for 2 people. The service and ambiance was amazing. read more

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Went back again this weekend and had a MUCH better experience than the first time. The service was excellent, we felt very attended to and the staff was super friendly/warm. I think I like their brunch menu more than their lunch or high tea menu. We ordered the polenta eggs (amazing except the pork was a bit tough), shakshuka (delicious and flavorful, comes with pita too), fruit (variety of berries, not just underripe melon like most other places), 2 smoothies (mixed berry and tropical - both delicious). The tropical smoothie was super interesting, definitely a unique flavor profile but I would recommend. I'd also recommend a la carte vs the buffet. The vibes were great (as expected) but the service and food itself has improved (or maybe I just preferred that to the high tea menu!). Also - PSA, you can park in the Civic Center underground lot a few blocks away, it's safe there and lots of parking read more

The food was phenomenal. Great ambience. Fantastic service by Josh. I had the breen and my husband and son had the steak. They have an exceptional wine list as well. read more

Villon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been to villon before buts it been a minute so when a friend told me I had to check out the Gilda salon series I had to do it! And att, wine and food experience by the expert chef Jason Fox from commonwealth. He was inspired by pieces at the Asian art museum and came up with the menu from his inspiration. The dishes were really works of art. He was creative and inventive with his creations. It really was like a journey through the museum with the Chef. Also did the wine pairing from ashes and Diamonds which is a lovely winery I've visited in the past. Modern and chic..kinda like villon. So many favorite dishes...but the standouts were the ..the sea bream and squid ink cracker, the pork sausage, wildflower soup, squab and nori, and last the "the two Bodhi leaves" for dessert was phenomenal!! You definitely leave with a full belly. The wine paired well my favorite though was the last dessert wine which was from Turkey. A fantastic ending to an epic dinner that lasted 4 hours! It's communal dining table and everyone at my table were hard core foodies and vino experts. Overall a wonderful experience! Def signing up for future chef Fox series. The staff as usual was perfection, shout out to the manager! Def be back. read more

Villon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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BRUNCH REVIEW! Came here with a group of friends for a Sunday brunch and the food was good but the service made this place even more memorable! Make sure to make a reservation in advance. I can only speak on the waffles and the proper breakfast. The waffles were sweet and filling - it came topped with butter and some apples and a side of syrup. I got my proper breakfast with sunny side up eggs; it came with toast, potatoes, a side of salad, a sausage and a piece of bacon. I personally liked the salad but everything together was a great combo. My friend got the Japanese breakfast which had ALOT of food. They only have a limited amount and can run out since it's a popular item. So get it while you can! If you are feeling in the mood for drinks, you have to try their version Bloody Mary!! I had it with a tequila base and PHEW it was strong. But honestly I really enjoyed it because it also had a kick to it (a little spicy). The bartender saw me chowing down on olives and came over and brought me a small glass of olives which I thought was super attentive and thoughtful. I'd come here for brunch again 100%! read more

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Came here for our anniversary dinner before going to see a play at the Orpheum. It is a small space and not in the best part of town, but the hotel itself feels nice. We got the tasting menu ($125pp), which was a lot of food! My favorite dishes were the uni and the duck, both of which were excellent. The duck was so juicy and tender. I thought the only true miss was the dessert, but otherwise the food was good. Service was excellent. They were very nice in offering some complimentary champagne as well to help us celebrate our anniversary. read more

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We popped in for drinks on a Saturday night after a seeing a musical at the nearby Orpheum Theater, and had a great time! Excellent cocktails, great service at the bar, and gorgeous, elegant decor. read more

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Simply fantastic! We booked here for our joint birthday dinner, and had a wonderful time. The entrance to Villon takes a bit of doing: In spite of having a Mission address, the entrance is actually around the corner at the Proper Hotel's back-alley entrance, through the lobby, and to the left. There isn't really a host stand, but we were greeted right away, and given the evening's menu, along with the extensive drinks menu. We came for the chef's tasting, so the only decision was whether to get the pairings. Because we were going for tiki drinks later, we opted against them, and instead had a glass of champagne, and tasted a few of the cocktails from their witty menu. All were excellent, and the originals were creative and not over-complicated. We would happily go here again just for cocktails. Dinner opened with two amuses, both of which were tasty, if not super memorable. The first real course, however, was one to write about: Pillowy steamed buns filled with a delicate savory custard, illuminated by intensely salty caviar and a pungent chives. From there, things kept us guessing in the best way! The abalone had some interesting plays on texture, the dressing on the sweet potatoes was sharp and bright, and the duck showcased perfect cooking of both light and dark meat, with clever accompaniments. Of further note was the intermezzo: celery sorbet in verjus soda. I know it sounds weird, but trust me, it was a killer transition between savory and sweet. The dessert was an excellent baked Alaska, with fun raspberry semifreddo, and a to-die-for chocolate cake base, even if the meringue was a bit too sweet to finish without something a bit sharper to cut it. The dining room is small and beautiful, with origami logo treatments and a clubby library bar. Service was good, and very friendly, even if the dish descriptions were a bit rushed and unclear. Particularly for the under $100pp price point, this is one tasting we'll be back to for sure as it changes over the seasons. read more

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Had a nice dinner here before seeing a play at Golden Gate Theatre and had a great night. The drinks are seriously so good- I racked up a huge bill just because all the drinks were so unique and I wanted to taste them all. The entrees were all well made, flavors were well balanced and tasty. The apps fell short for me- salad, rolls and octopus were overpriced for what they were. Service was great, we celebrated a birthday and the gave a free dessert and gave us a card read more

Villon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the food Service And decor Best of the best Close to the Orpheum theatre too JYW recommends ! read more

The food was good, service was fine, but nothing special about the food to warrant coming back. It's also in a sketchy area which is not fun to exit into post an expensive dinner :( read more

We went for brunch before a show. The space is lovely, like dining in a museum. First strike was after two of us ordered Bloody Mary's, the waiter returned to inform us they were out of Bloody Mary mix ------ umm.... it was 11am on a Sunday?!?! Bad planning, seriously. Our food was delicious, honestly. however our waiter never cracked a smile and seemed very unhappy to be there, which isn't a great vibe when you are out for Sunday Fun Day. Likely won't be back, although I do want to try the rooftop bar Charmaine's sometime. read more

This place is Great and the ambulance is super chill. The drinks are fantastic bartenders are friendly and although they are pricey at $18 a pop they are right on point. Barghi I have three appetizers our favorite so far is the beef tartare we have every time read more

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