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Prelude, San Francisco, CA

Prelude

4.6
4.6
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 375-8041
  • Website
    http://www.preludesf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Celtin Hendrickson-Jones
  • Location
    333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    The conner of Clay and Battery on the ground floor of The Jay Hotel
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu

    USD 140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join Chef Celtin for an unforgettable experience that evokes the warmth of Sunday suppers through an ever-evolving menu, celebrating seasonal produce and nostalgic dishes. Please note that due to our culinary process, we are unable to accommodate vegan or vegetarian options.

Menu

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What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude offers an exquisite dining experience with "next level food" and standout service. Guests rave about the "best pimento cheese" and "best chicken wings ever." The ambiance is likened to an upscale living room, perfect for special occasions. With a creative menu and attentive staff, Prelude is a Bay Area gem.

63 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great service, great drinks, no complaints from me!

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  2. Taylor

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great valentines experience with the love of my life. Food was amazing and staff was awesome.

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  3. Faith

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the decor and vibe inside. Very intimate bar, with a cozy but refined interior. It felt like you were eating in someone’s nice penthouse and not just another restaurant. Food is well executed and I liked the vintage feel of the bowls, plates, and serveware.

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  4. Patrick

    VIP

    Houston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exceptional, the service is outstanding, the cocktail menu is thoughtful, original and tasty, bespoke NA cocktails available as well for those avoiding spirits. Beautiful decor, great music selection and nearby parking.

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  5. Alexander

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal, really great cocktails. We had items off the al la carte menu, the pork belly, Snapper and Hominy grits were delicious (only change I'd suggest is maybe not pickled shrimp with the grits, might have benefited from something smoother, a butter poached shrimp?) A little pricey, but overall glad I went.

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  6. Brett

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambitious and creative take on Southern low country cuisine that elevates even the lowliest peasant dishes to rockstar status.

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  7. Dorian

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The whole entire experience was remarkable.

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  8. Ryan

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Southern Food and great spot with great service. This place is a hidden gem - that won’t be for long, more people are discovering this spot with great decor and vibe. We got the beet/turnip salad Catfish dumplings Pork Chop Grits (must have - the glue for the entire meal)

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  9. Rashmi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent new addition to the SF culinary scene. The restaurant decor is quietly elegant. The staff seemed happy and eager to provide a good experience to the guests. The menu is innovative. Sommelier Morgan made excellent wine recommendations. Will definitely be back.

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  10. David

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Innovative southeast cuisine that would be right at home in Charleston, Savannah or Mobile, but with a San Francisco bent. The space has a feel of a very upscale living room: intimate, relaxing and classy. Great food and service. A very well crafted wine list that matches the cuisine, with wines back to 1964 but plenty of interesting younger choices at good prices. We had a great time.

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Prelude is rated 4.6 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Prelude

333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The conner of Clay and Battery on the ground floor of The Jay Hotel
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Southern
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Celtin Hendrickson-Jones
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
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