How refreshing to experience a new and inspired restaurant. The cocktails are incredibly original, with the garnishes made-in house. Try the Rumble on Gough if you want to be transported to a chaise lounge in Bali. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the hamachi sashimi, the patatas bravas (a new spin on the traditional Spanish version, much more saucy and full of flavor), and, a happy surprise, the eggplant parcels. Good texture and a touch of sweetness. A completely new take on a vegetable that I don't usually eat. Can't wait to return and try even more of the menu here! read more

It was a such an experience to have dinner last night at Xebec in San Francisco. The fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired flavors was both unique and delicious. The atmosphere was stylish and very comfortable, making it perfect for a relaxed evening out. The fresh ingredients really stood out, and the diverse menu offered something for everyone. Excellent service! I'll definitely be back! read more

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This place is a hidden gem. A beautiful space, warm and inviting ambiance and service. But the highlight is the food! I was blown away by how good the food was. Flavors I wouldn't expect and I didn't want to stop eating. We licked our plates clean. The highlight for me was the sea bass. The food was 'fine dining' level, without the fine dining price tag. read more

Food quality, ambiance, service, all laughably bad. I wanted to believe it could be good but was disappointed

With drinks, appetizers, entrees came out to about $100pp. Good service, good sight lines, relaxed vibe. Don't remember what Inate because it was a few weeks ago but it was good. read more

ended up here after a last minute reservation and the pork chop changed my life, juicy with this apple mostarda. the host squeezed us in even though they were fully booked. read more

I'm giving this place grace cause of how nice the staff was. The food was extremely disappointing with really fishy sea bass that's almost 50 dollars??? I think they should rethink their food concepts and the quality of their offering as this does not represent neither Japanese nor Mediterranean food read more

What a treat! We came for an early dinner before a concert on Saturday. The interior is small (like most SF establishments), but tables are creatively arranged and patrons are seated in a timely manner so you are too close to other diners. The table settings are colorful and fun--small triangular blue plates which complement the serving platters, and shiny flatware and glassware. I especially appreciated the servers who were very attentive in refilling water glasses, and maintaining a clean tabletop with interim wipes between plate clearing. We also did not feel rushed to order or to finish each course. For our feast, we started with cocktails: the Flowers not Fists was a lovely pink color with floating flower petals, and wafted the aroma of roses with every swirl--lightly sweet and very floral; I had a sip of the Xebec and Chill, and found it sweet, strong and flavorful--it was immensely enjoyed by my dinner-mate. Our server, Kevin was so friendly and helpful in describing dishes, and suggested that we could order 4-6 items as the plates are meant for sharing. We decided to order two plates from each section, and Kevin brought them out in pairs. We started with the Patatas Brava and the Roasted Cauliflower. The two dishes had similar flavors, and went well together. Each bite was tasty by itself, and delectable with the included sauces. The cauliflower also had a good size hunk of goat cheese that made each bite extra creamy. Next was the Hamachi Sashimi and Grilled Octopus. The hamachi was beautifully arranged into four towers: each with hamachi, citrus slice, olive tapanade and slivers of serano pepper. The flavors all blended and the hamachi was so buttery fresh! The Grilled Octopus was so perfectly grilled and seated on dollops of edamane and kale, and drizzled with vinaigrette and crunchy chickpeas. Our final course was Bluefin Tuna with Kale and the Salmon Tournedos. The Tuna was lightly seared and served with a kale and persimmon salad layered on top of chevre spread, and sprinkled with a generous amount of pomegranate seeds and crunchy nuts. The Salmon was served on a bed of delightfully sauced wild rice and mustard greens and topped with fresh curly endive. Both entrees were so colorful and tasty. Xebec is a new and intriguing restaurant if you want to try out a new fusion of flavors, while being spoiled by attentive servers. We can't wait to return! read more

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Pricey but yum. One dish was meh and I told them some ravioli dish ... Seemed too al dente but everything else was great

Overall loved this meal! The Cauliflower was the highlight followed by the fish. Wish the plates were a bit larger but would definitely come back. Great service and the space is beautiful read more

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My husband and I encountered this new charming restaurant in Hayes Valley. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth. We sat at the bar, our bartender/server Amir was pleasant, attentive, and he made great cocktails. The food was delicious and well presented by the chef. Every dish we had, he brought them out to us, which made the dining meaningful. The concept of Mediterranean and Japanese fusion had my pallet amazed. I highly recommend Xebec. Great service, ambiance, food, drinks, and quality. read more

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Our party of four had a wonderful pre-show dining experience at Xebec. The drinks were creative, the food was delicious, and the wait staff was friendly and efficient. Xebec will definitely be one of our go-to places in Hayes Valley. read more

Three of us gals went here just before the ballet on Valentine's Day and because it was Valentine's Day, there was only the fixed price menu available to us (at $95 pp). The food was very good but the service was below average. We had ordered the wine pairing for an extra $50 pp and the first 2 pairings were forgotten until I had to ask the hostess and manager to step in. Once they did, the staff obliged for the next 3 pairings. The bill per person with 2 cocktails added was $180 pp before tip. I have had remarkable meals for that price and I'd say this meal was good just not great. Mind you, my friend who chose the place had been before when the regular menu was available and she said it WAS great. I'll give them another try. read more

I walked out of this restaurant hungry! That has never happened to me before. I ordered their $42 sea bass which I was told was their most popular dish. I received maybe 2-3 tablespoons of quinoa, 5 sad looking green beans, and a tiny piece of vegetable I was not able to identify. None of this tasted particularly good. But what was the saddest part of the meal was the fish. This was the tiniest serving of fish I have ever gotten in a restaurant, 2 bites of it were under seasoned, three bites were too salty, and like 2 bites were just right. My husband's chicken was underwhelming at best. Kinda put a damper on our date. On the upside, the folks working there are very nice. read more

Excellent addition tot he Hayes Valley neighborhood. Situated on the busy Gough Street, there is lots of nearby street parking. Look for the blue awning. This restaurant is just steps away from SF Wine and Cheese and Rich Table. Enter to a welcoming full bar with non-alcoholic options as well as unique and fresh cocktails. They have a happy hour that extends to the entire restaurant--not just the bar. Excellent service and fresh healthy food options. I tried the Fattoush salad with skirt steak and the focaccia bread. Both were amazing. My new favorites. I'll be back. Check this place out! read more

My friend and I dined at the bar, and although the restaurant was bustling, both the food and service were outstanding. We savored expertly crafted Xebec margaritas and shared several incredible dishes: the flavorful patatas bravas, a standout kale salad topped with fresh tuna, and a must-try sea bass. The portions were generous, leaving us perfectly satisfied with our shared plates. The restaurant itself is stunning, with a beautiful private room, and parking was surprisingly easy in Hayes Valley. Xebec is a gem worth experiencing--don't miss out! read more

Can a restaurant be any better than Xebec? I doubt it. What a delight. I found this place from SF Eater new places list in October. I wasn't expecting much as it had just opened then, but I must say - everything was perfect - the ambience, beautiful and chic decor, absolutely friendly and attentive staff, incredibly tasty food from the very beginning to the end and to top it off? Very very affordable for this quantity and quality! I have since recommended this place to many friends and colleagues, and we will surely be back! read more

The meal was incredible - start to finish. Foods and flavors one might not normally mix all fit seamlessly with each other. We had ravioli, sushi, burgers and linguini and it all made sense. Some of the best mocktails in town, too. Because I was such a fan of the food, I will say the decor, which is secondary, can use a little more warmth to create a more intimate feel - maybe adjusting the lighting? But that is a nit and the meal itself was perfection. read more

We had high expectations based on the very creative menu. Unfortunately, Xebec failed to deliver both based on service and execution of the dishes. We received all 3 starters at one time despite asking our waiter to stagger the dishes. The eggplant rolls were very good but the tuna tatami was way over seasoned and the Octopus was chewy. My seafood linguine was good but my wife's tuna hand roll was mediocre at best. Exciting menu- needs better execution and much better service. read more

Really great gem. Outstanding food and service. The puttanesca with the bruschetta is to die for. Rest of the meal was very creative and delicious. The broth of the pasta was perfect and the steak as well. Will definitely come back. Cocktails were great too, tried the elderflower one (flowers not fists) and it was excellent. Strongly recommend. read more

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The food is amazing! Very tasty and worth the money to be honest and the experience.. highly recommended and also the service was amazing! It feels like everyone there is so so nice, happy and giving compliments... feels like a family owned upscale restaurant... Definitely will keep coming back :) read more

A very good meal, oysters, ceviche, see bass, homemade pasta, and dessert were all standout exceptional. read more

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Fun atmosphere and great service. Food was pretty average though for me compared to other places I've tried in SF, and only just slightly more expensive than I'd expect for what we got. I was excited about the Mediterranean Japanese fusion angle but the menu ended up not really having much that lived up to that marketing. The ceviche was mostly tomatoes and bell peppers rather than fish, and the chips served with the salmon dip broke too easily. read more

Visiting SF and stumbled across this restaurant. Food was amazing and service was even better! Cant wait to come back and visit again.

Stood at the door ignored for quite a while. Then was told they were completely full even though the entire bar was unoccupied and there were a few empty tables. Was just trying to have a quick bite and a drink before a show. Probably not going to try coming back here. read more

My favorite restaurant in the city perhaps. The ceviche, the patatas bravas, the rose cocktail and desert - i bring all my friends in town here. Will keep returning read more

I attended a business dinner earlier this week. The restaurant was entirely reserved for this private event. The food was delicious! And the service was great. The two gentlemen who were serving our group were very attentive and fun to interact with. Would definitely consider if I were hosting a private dinner in the future. read more

Attentive service and delicious food. Some flavors I wasn't expecting and loved. Will for sure come again to try more of the menu.

Great food and nice atmosphere, but slow service. Convenient otherwise near event spaces.

They are supposed to be open at 5:00. I stood at the door yesterday looking at a dark restaurant until 5:15. The phone message also states that they are open at 5:00. I can't help but to think that they are out of business and permanently closed. read more

A comfortable yet upscale neighborhood gem has entered the chat. My friends and I had a great time having dinner and drinks here. The menu is pescatarian friendly, and has something for everyone. I had a super healthy grain bowl with salmon. Very California, ha! read more

Great food served by gorgeous, friendly and courteous waitresses and waiters! Quiet and elegant dining area. Will do it again!! read more

Just divine. The combination of flavors, tastes and textures is just incredible. It could only be appreciated by food connoisseurs with a very developed and dedicates palate. A new experience in cuisine. The service is extremely friendly and efficient. Georges, the chef owner is always around to check on his customers. The restaurant was completely remodeled with taste and class, it's just beautiful. To make everything even better, I think the price are just right, especially for San Francisco! read more

Great food, great service, lovely ambience. The place is tastefully decorated. We had focaccia (with really delicious puttanesca sauce), spicy tuna roll (my kid, who is picky, said it was made flawlessly) , ahi nicoice, beef/lamb burger (really juicy) that came with potatoes with very interesting and delicious seasoning sauce, and the Fattoush-the best I've had in years. Everything was delicious. But even more so, the service was great, everyone was very friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome there. read more

Xebec is a fantastic new restaurant in Hayes Valley. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are welcoming and wonderful. We couldn't possibly say enough positive things about the food. We had a range of salad, sushi, grilled veggies, fish and even a burger. Across the board the flavors were extraordinary. Every detail down to the dinnerware was carefully chosen and beautifully presented. You've got to go to Xebec as soon as possible for an amazing dining experience ! read more

Xebec - Having a fun and yummy dinner at Xebec. Thank you chef/ owner George for such amazing cuisine - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a wonderful dinner! The food and service were both fantastic. There a so many fun, creative choices on the menu, our only problem was trying to decide. A great place if you want to share a wide variety. It's like tapas but with Japanese influence. Highly recommend the spicy tuna hand roll with babaghanoush. The servers were all really friendly and efficient, with everyone doing whatever needed to be done. Dishes arrived at a perfect pace and were cleared as soon as they were empty. We'll be back! read more

The restaurant is beautiful, the ambiance is perfect. The food was great, the portions were large, the Martini was done perfectly by Jason and Chef Georges was super friendly. we're definitely going back! read more

Great customer service! Food was also very delicious! The relaxed ambiance was superb, this was due to the attention to detail by the servers and those in the kitchen as well as there was little wait time between us finishing a course and the next one coming out. Overall it was a very delightful experience and I would eat here again read more

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Had dinner on Saturday night, during their first week of business. The decor is amazing and the food and service was equally superb. Had a few apps and Sea Bass as my entree, and it was delicious and generous portions. They have a beautiful private dining room, as well. Welcome to the Hayes Valley Neighborhood! read more

Great new restaurant near all the venues like the Opera House and SF Jazz. The mix of flavors is fantastic.