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3.9 (401 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Amuse Bouche
Kyra K.

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.

Terry K.

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.

Pork tonkotsu
Kaveh H.

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.

Afternoon Tea - Sandwiches for Four
Kevin W.

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.

Seabass
Nancy C.

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!

Monica B.

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.

Baked Alaska
Kami L.

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.

Bar view
Zhanna K.

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!

OCTOPUS, FERMENTED CHILI PORK BROTH
John P.

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.

Beef tartare
Bo B.

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

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What days afternoon tea service are served?

Hello William and thank you for reaching out. Villon offers afternoon tea service on Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm-5pm and Sundays 2pm-7pm. Reservations can be made at https://www.opentable.com/r/villon-san-francisco or by calling 628-895-2039.

If I bring my child of 7 years for afternoon tea, how much would they charge? Also, good idea to bring a younger child there in the first place?

Hello Marcus, Thank you very much for your question. We offer 50% off for afternoon tea price for children under 12 years old.… 

Does Villon offer any vegan options on their dinner menu?

Yes

Do you have to have reservations for two? My husband and I want to go early next Friday- around 5:30?

Well, I don't.

Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

No, but they have a great cocktail and wine selection

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Ingredients

Ingredients

4.9
(88 reviews)
2.3 mi

We were in the city visiting, found ourselves near Diamond Heights around dinner time, found this…read moreplace Ingredients on Yelp. High ratings, few reviews, but we were adventurous and decided to try it, glad we did. Ingredients is on a corner, looked relatively new from the outside LED "Open" sign prominent in the window. Once we walked in, however, we entered a different world from what we were expecting. Luxurious mustard seats, lots of tables for four, seating with high gray bench banquettes, reminding me of a 70s tune ("Diamonds in the back..."); retro vibe elegantly done with modern lighting and sconces. Not cheesy by any stretch, but in a neighborhood place you could wear sweats or a suit to eat at. Our waiter was Jackie, an enthusiastic young man who seemed like he wasn't just there to wait on tables. Throughout the evening he was easy to chat with while being knowledgeable about his food he served without being condescending. He made someone unfamiliar with the menu feel new-to-us dishes weren't going to be an experiment. We ordered the beet salad, the 8 ounce hamburger with fries, the mushroom risotto, and on Jackie's recommendation the Nepal BBQ ribs. In the meantime they served us house made brioche buns-warm, soft, delicate and chewy, flaky; reminded me of Texas Roadhouse buns, but far better. Served with a little olive oil and balsamic in a separated dish, you could eat them plain and enjoy the craftsmanship of baked excellence. We wanted more but in retrospect we would've been filled up with brioche and not enjoyed the meal. Tough choice. The roasted beet salad, served with shaved fennel, a beet balsamic jus, and an apple-citrus slaw that was fresh, sweet with hints of citrus offset by the fennel so it wasn't cloyingly sweet. The textures were enjoyable-the softness of the beets with the crunch of the fennel slaw, we anxiously cleaned the plate! Next came the risotto and the burger. What was enjoyable was the mushroom risotto-a refreshing presentation of toothsome Arborio, creamy yet firm, interplaying with a variety of mushrooms that immediately became one of the better risotto we've had, texturally excellent, not one note like most risotto, it came out hot but not searing; deft hands created a concoction that kept us going back for more. The burger was simple, cooked medium, but one of the best we've had in a very long time. We should qualify the burger as a cheeseburger as we were given a choice- bleu cheese or cheddar, we chose the bleu cheese and it was a good choice, just the right amount complimenting the veggies that came with burger. Oh, the fries-skinny, perfectly fried they stayed equally crunchy from first to last, served in a mini fry basket that was cute but it also showed they meant business, these fries were better than that Irish fast food place, and aren't they the iconic standard of French fries? IMO Ingredients is now the new standard. They were served with house made ketchup, excellent with or without. The ribs came last originally accompanied by a Mac and cheese but since we ordered risotto they served the ribs separately with a slaw. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone, but a little more savory than sweet , served with just enough sauce to accompany the ribs without being messy, easy enough to eat using knife and fork, the kicker was a hint of five spice, subtle enough if it's in your background, but not an annoyance if it's not. Flavorful, hearty, filling, delicious, We ended our meal with a homemade "apple pie," a creation made of thinly sliced apples, perhaps poached, with cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, along with fresh fruit, and a yummy scoop of "creamy"mango sorbet. Lots of surprising good vibes-no crust, all apple, not heavy; the mix of spices played well with each other; mango sorbet wasn't icy like sorbets tend to be, the fresh fruits added a touch of freshness to the dish that could have been sweet-centric, but not. A delicate yet satisfying end to a delicious meal. We met the chef, Sok, at the end of our meal, who had his culinary training n Kathmandu and expanded his repertoire in his world travels. He definitely knows how to elevate a good meal, and his Nepal and French influences add an understated flair to what he cooks. Sok takes tremendous pride in what he presents to the diner, evidenced by who he hires, and how each dish is presented. Dining in Ingredients is gratifying, from the dining room to the staff to the dishes themselves. More people should give Ingredients a try, a gem of a neighborhood find, a rarity in SF! Thank you so much, we have a new favorite restaurant!

My wife, 2-year old, and I had an amazing dining experience at Ingredients. It was very easy to get…read morea reservation, and they seated us specifically so that our child could get a great view out the window. The wait staff was fantastic--friendly, kind, attentive, and speedy, and they went above and beyond several times throughout the meal (making accommodations for our son, as well as even gifting us a free dessert wine for no apparent reason, which I won't complain about!). We ordered the momos, Brussels sprout salad, carne asada, and rack of lamb (as well as a spaghetti with a side of wild mushrooms for our son). Every dish was spectacular and cooked well, delivered with good pacing, and had really lovely plating. For dessert, we enjoyed their apple pie with gelato. Highly recommend! It's awesome to have a tasty restaurant in such a great location.

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Trestle

Trestle

4.4
(1.4k reviews)
1.2 mi
$$$

One of my favorite dining experiences in SF (and it's a tough category to win in)! This review is…read morelong overdue as I had an amazing experience at Trestle for a birthday dinner a whole year ago. By sheer luck, my birthday coincided with the 4-course for $45 promotion they were running for their 10-year anniversary. I had to jump at the opportunity, especially since the menu was built from the all time favorite items at the restaurant since their opening. I really couldn't think of a better way to experience a restaurant for the first time. While some set course meals have a few misses, this one was just hit after hit the entire way through. I really felt as if every course was complimentary, but different enough in their own way to stand on their own and make an impact. Tldr: the food was amazing! The icing on the cake (figuratively and literally) was just how far they went out of their way to make my birthday night special. Exceptional service, bringing out a complimentary dessert with a candle, and even leaving a personalized card elevated this experience to the next level. Would highly recommend paying Trestle a visit, and I can't wait for the next time I'm able to try their new menus myself!

Can no longer recommend for special night…read more My husband and I came here a number of times probably 8-10 years ago. We always had a really great dining experience but after moving further away and having kids, we never found our way back until recently. Having nostalgia and taking advantage of being child free, we came here for my birthday. While we were greated with great friendliness by the female hostess and even handed a nice little happy birthday card/note, the mood was pretty quickly killed. Our waiter (an Asian male) literally dropped off the menu and asked for our water order with zero conversation. I took regular still water and my husband asked for sparkling water. We waited quite a while watching him exchange pleasantries with the table next to us (a group of 4) and even the other table of two on our other side. I could see the dining room from my seat and noticed that the tables of people who arrived before and after us all has their drinks - some with cokes and other with wine. My husband after maybe 5-10 minutes still had no water. When the waiter finally came back to us, he said in the most curt tone I have experience at a restaurant - tell me your whole order now. I interjected saying, excuse me my husband has not even received his water yet. He seemed annoyed at my response and just said, your water will come out with your food. What kind of response was that? It was not apologetic and almost accusatory that I dated ask. I told him that I'm seeing everyone else served their drinks, water seems like a bare minimum request after all our wait. He continued to be pretty rude. Never explained the menu or made any recommendations. Just "ok". It was a really unpleasant birthday dinner. We told ourselves maybe he has some spectrum qualities, but based on his interactions with the table next to us that didn't seem like a plausible excuse. Service aside, the food pacing was so fast. It felt like there was no time to enjoy the meal because once they took one plate away it seemed like the next course was immediately served. Overall the meal was satisfactory, but I don't think we'll ever be coming back at this point with so many other options in the city. We felt really unwelcomed by the service for whatever reason.

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Ernest

Ernest

4.3
(654 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$$

definitely do the tasting menu for $138!! they say its 3 courses but each course has like multiple…read moredishes (apps had like the entire app list). service was really good and the waitress came by alot to fill our water, ask how everything was going. if youre not doing the tasting menu, i would recommend the ikura tartare, uni toast and oysters. the banana bread caviar was interesting but kind of clashed. for the mains i wanted to try the morrel mushrooms but the steak was rly yummy. eggplants were also bomb but pretty small portion. lastly, you gotta try the dessert: kakigori or sundae. i think the ice flavors rotate depending on the season. we got sat upstairs right by the kitchen which i loved (open kitchen kinda) so we got to see all the dishes come out. it is perfect ambiance for a date night!

I made a reservation for 5:30 p.m. Our table was booked until 7:30 p.m., and we arrived right on…read moretime. The moment we walked in, the host greeted us with: "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." We sat down. Immediately, the waitress came over: "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." While we were waiting for our friends, our waiter brought us water: "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." Our friends arrived seven minutes later. Guess what? "Just a reminder, we need the table back by 7:30." Mission accepted. The food came out at lightning speed, family-style. We barely talked, ate like we were competing in the Olympics, and crossed the finish line by 6:55 p.m. starters and mains completely demolished. We were so proud of ourselves! Dessert arrived at 7:15 p.m. I always like to enjoy dessert with coffee, so I ordered a cold brew from another waiter. A few minutes later, our original waiter rushed over: "Cold brew takes about 10 minutes... and you'll be out of time because we need the table back by 7:30." At that point, I almost replied, "Don't worry, I'll just inhale it." The entire meal felt like a timed exam. The staff seemed stressed, robotic, and not a single smile in sight. Ironically, after we paid the bill and got up to leave... our waiter finally gave me the biggest, warmest smile of the night. Oh brother! The food was delicious, but the dining experience nearly gave me high blood pressure. Next time I'll bring a stopwatch instead of an appetite!

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Nopa

Nopa

4.2
(5.7k reviews)
1.4 mi
$$$

I don't even remember what else we ordered, but they gave us a plate of grilled broccoli on the…read morehouse. It was delicious: smokey, flavorful, crunchy. It was fun to watch them grill it over the flame. We got a salad, a chicken, and a beef dish. They were great. I'd come back again.

FYI: definitely make a reservation and if you're looking for a more quiet dining experience, maybe…read moremake it for one of their outside tables this place was recommended to us by a bunch of bay area natives so we figured we should try it out at least once. WHAT WE GOT: duck egg shakshuka, salmon crudo, bread & butter, tagliatelle, grilled broccoli, apricot tart PROS: good lord the flavor of some of these dishes was insanely good and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. my favorite of the night was probably the shakshuka, but that's just cause i'm a tomato gal and i love a good dippable dish. the grilled broccoli was also super lemony which balanced out the heaviness of the tagliatelle nicely and complimented it nicely. service was top notch, our table was literally never dirty because of how often they came by to clear things away or wipe things down. overall good experience. CONS: now ok...once again i know this is san francisco but if i'm paying $21 for a shakshuka, i'm expecting it to be at least enough food to feed maybe 4 people. imagine my surprise when this dish came out and the shakshuka was sitting in a bowl that was about the size of a candle jar lid....and like 2 pieces of bread. i'm sorry for $21????? that's criminal. as good as all the food was, NOPA felt like a one time deal for me because i quite literally can't justify the price to portion size ratio. also it was so incredibly loud in there, i could barely hear my husband talk from across the table. those tables are packed TIGHT.

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Rise Over Run

Rise Over Run

3.9
(256 reviews)
0.2 mi

I came by for brunch and was really impressed by everything from the food to the service to the…read moreambiance. Avocado Toast can be pretty boring, but honestly, it's not hard when they do it right. Their eggs were well made, their sourdough was perfectly crispy and the true star were the perfectly whipp'd avocados (yes, the avocados were perfect). We also shared the chicken and waffles, and honestly, the chicken was so juicy and went great with the slightly sweet and surprisingly (and pleasantly) not strong sauce. The service and food came at a perfect pace made the experience even better. Not too fast and not too slow. The rooftop was nice too. Service and Food just right. 10/10 honestly.

Views: 10/10 Service : 9/10…read moreFood: 8/10 Drinks: 10/10 I was finally able to make it over to this place. As a rooftop connoisseur, this place was on my list for a while. I will say that this place is absolutely stunning and beautiful compared to a lot of others San Francisco rooftops that I have visited. This is located into the tenderloin, so please be aware that you will have to find your own street parking but parking a garage is preferred. This place has stunning views nonetheless, it's very chill and in a relaxing setting. The music is not overpowering, which is nice enough to have a conversation without having it overly crowded with 50 other people around you. I've definitely been back here a few times to take other friends and family and I will continue to do so. There are also heaters outside when it's very cold, chilly and windy. The staff is amazing as they are also willing to accommodate you and give you blankets if needed. Can't wait to go back!

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View of the indoor seating area
View of the indoor seating area
Fried Chicken (4 pcs) $22.00; southern biscuits $8.00
Fried Chicken (4 pcs) $22.00; southern biscuits $8.00
View from outside

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View from outside
Wildseed

Wildseed

4.5
(1.8k reviews)
1.6 mi
$$

I'm not vegan so I have been hesitant to come here but WOW I was so impressed! We came for a brunch…read moreand got a reservation! I highly recommend a reservation as it does get busy especially on a Friday night! First the atmosphere is adorable. The decorations and ambiance are so beautiful. Lots of windows, plants and the bar is stunning. Service was wonderful! Now the food!!! We got the chilaquiles, French toast and spicy sausage omelet. All were delicious! Just egg is amazing when cooked right! Favs were the chilaquiles and French toast! I recommend sharing so you get a sweet and savory! Will be back for dinner!!!

Wildseed is a beautiful restaurant that was well lit, decorated with lush greenery and warm wooden…read moreaccents. The seating is spacious and sectioned off rather than one large open dining room, which allows for different arrangements and a nice sense of privacy between groups. The downside is that this layout seems to leave patrons on the right side, behind the wooden partition, nearly forgotten. We were handed our menus and then left alone for almost 15 minutes without anyone circling back to take our order. When we finally did order, the servers brought dishes to the wrong table and couldn't keep track of who had ordered what. That said, the food, atmosphere, and location could easily make up for it, I would consider coming back if I had to return to San Francisco.

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Restaurant inside
Restaurant inside
Heirloom tomato bruschetta
Heirloom tomato bruschetta
Caprese girl

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Caprese girl
Terrene

Terrene

4.1
(208 reviews)
1.4 mi
$$

The food is very good - we've been here twice and had great food all around…read more Our first visit we had some trouble with the service, feeling rushed thru for what is a pretty expensive dinner, but the team there contacted us after (we had a reservation so they had our email) and they made it right by inviting us back as guest of Rob, the Bev Mgr. The 2nd visit the service was impeccable, everything went exactly as we had hoped. We will be back. We can recommend the scallops and the Salmon, the chicken was very tasty. Also, for the food, I recommend the dips and the fresh pitas, so good. We'll be back just for that. Reminds me of the old Berkeley restaurant years ago, Holy Land (IYKYK). Mmmm. Thanks!

We each ordered the sunrise sandwich - one with bacon and one with sausage. The sausage was super…read morethin and dry. The bacon was fine. The sandwich comes with a small dressed salad and three tomato halves. It was nice. The potatoes served with the sandwich were roasted but served cold and dry. Like they were left over from the night before. Randy enjoyed his mocha. We shared a very dry, flavorless except for the two small bits of jam in them, "cheese" danish. Definitely skip this $7 item that you could get at a circle k for $1.50 and it would taste fresher. You order when you walk in and someone delivers your order and then you're left to fend for yourself. We were able to locate some ketchup for the potatoes on our own. Nobody ever checked on us. This is the second place on this visit that's charging an extra 5% fee so that their employees can have a living wage and health insurance, which absolutely, every employee should have. With the prices they charge, they should already be able to do that, though. I read an article about this fee with many different names and I would rather pay a bit higher of a price and know the employees were taken care of than be surprised by this fee later. Two sandwich breakfasts, a mocha and a danish on top of tax and their healthy sf fee was $63. Steep for the quality we got. Won't be back.

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Terrene Lounge
Terrene Lounge
Steak and eggs
Steak and eggs
Seared scallops

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Seared scallops

Villon - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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