Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

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   Lewis

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointing. The Kumamoto oysters were excellent but the Petrale sole was basically mush and the pot de creme was heavy. The featured champagne was unappetizing and undistinguished and the Loire white was mediocre. Service was also disappointing. It was really just the waiter who took more than ten minutes to bring a menu after I was seated; the busboys and the kitchen staff who brought and removed the dishes were brisk and efficient. Also, this seemed as if it was supposed to be a white-tablecloth, fine-dining establishment, but I left feeling that it was kind of working-class. Maybe it was the preponderance of men dresssed in grubby or stained clothes who kept their hats on while dining - what’s up with that?
   

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   Kimberly

   San Francisco

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is fabulous. The service is superb (thank you David). It’s always a treat to have dinner at Absinthe.
   

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   Gary

   San Francisco

   20 reviews

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   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything you want in a French restaurant. Only ding is that the alcohol prices were higher than average even for these days.
   

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   Deborah

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My experience at Absinthe was outstanding. The ambiance is beautiful. Wonderful music as well. The food was exquisitely prepared. Lovely appetizers and I had the vegetable Quiche with a very fresh salad. The quiche had a lovely crisp buttery crust and with a wonderful squash to compliment it inside. The pumpkin cheesecake dessert was so delicate and perfect. All in all, an outstanding experience at Absinthe. I highly recommend it.
   

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   Ruth

   San Francisco

   158 reviews

   5.0

   158 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this reliably delicious restaurant. I just wish that this and other restaurants in the area were open later. We were able to go after the symphony this evening only because it was a short concert, but usually the opera and symphony conclude too late for us to have dinner here. I realize restaurants are reluctant to commit to later hours given concerns over demand, but I think the ones in this neighborhood would do better business if they did so. We love to eat in this area after a performance, and this is one of the better options. The food is decadently delicious, the atmosphere is cozy and elegant, and the service has never disappointed. They know what they're doing.
   

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   Paul

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were phenomenal! We had a wonderful anniversary celebration!
   

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   Victor

   San Francisco

   26 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As expected, fabulous meal, service and ambience. We were seated as soon as we arrived and immediately attended to. Great menu. Surprised it wasn't busier on a Saturday night. They gave us a dessert on the house to split for one of us, who was having a birthday. Plenty big for all 4 of us to share. So another great Absinthe experience. Check out the scallops, which were perfectly and evenly cooked so it melted in your mouth. I've been eating scallops for > 50 years, often. This was the best ever. Great cocktails , also as usual. Can't say enough good about Absinthe, except I wish it was cheaper, LOL.
   

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   Kat

   Indiana

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was louder (more boisterous)than I remember and the plating has updated to a more modern feel, but Absinthe continues to impress. Solid French cuisine and always a lovely experience.
   

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   Laura Eastridge

   San Francisco

   58 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   58 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had not been to Absinthe in a few years and we very pleased that both the food and service are still excellent! Best French Onion Soup in the Bay Area, beautifully presented and delicious food and attentive and friendly staff.
   

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    Frits

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Such great food with a nice wine list. Service is amazing and cocktails are nice and inventive.
    

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