Prelude

Name: Prelude
Address: 333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111-3234
Telephone: (415) 375-8041
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

51 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

11:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Fancy

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.

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.
Valentine's Day Tasting Menu + Wine Pairing
USD 300.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Celebrate love with an unforgettable dining experience this Valentine's Day. Indulge in our exclusive 5-course tasting menu, crafted to ignite your senses with exquisite flavors and seasonal ingredients. Each dish is perfectly paired with a selection of fine wines, elevating your meal and enhancing the romantic ambiance. Reserve your table now and let us make your Valentine's celebration truly exceptional.
Valentines Day Tasting Menu
USD 185.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Celebrate love with an unforgettable dining experience this Valentine's Day. Indulge in our exclusive 5-course tasting menu, crafted to ignite your senses with exquisite flavors and seasonal ingredients. Each dish is designed to complement the romantic ambiance, ensuring a memorable evening for you and your special someone. Reserve your table now and let us make your Valentine's celebration truly exceptional.

What 51 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
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Prelude offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food, service, and ambiance." Guests rave about the creative, flavorful tasting menu and "superb service." Highlights include the pork chop, "stuffed chicken wing," and delightful desserts. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," making it a "must-visit" spot in the Bay Area.

51 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The best chicken wings we’ve tried ever! Order that with porcini dip (unique texture for a dip!) and a banana cream pie with salted crackers! Can’t recommend those enough
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Ursula
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Highly recommend. We had a few folks with allergies and the kitchen went beyond and accommodated them with thoughtful and tasty dishes. Our friends were touched by the quality as they usually get the bottom of the barrel.
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Michael
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Next level food with incredible flavor, every dish of the tasting menu was superb. Highly recommend the wine pairing as well, not only is it a great value but the wines were delicious.
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Meagan
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Prelude was amazing! The staff was so lovely and helpful guiding us on exactly what to order to not miss out. And the food and drinks were absolutely incredible! I can’t wait to go back!
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Daniel
VIP
Las Vegas
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a beautiful time at Prelude! Service was outstanding and the food was amazing. Cannot wait to go back.
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Patrick
VIP
Houston
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional execution on all fronts: a delicious meal, outstanding service, beautiful restaurant. The bartenders will make you excellent and unique cocktails, the som is extremely knowledgeable and will provide a range of options to pair with your meal.
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Orlena
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice time at Prelude. The food was delicious and the staff was very much in top of everything. We’re looking forward to returning
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Danny
VIP
San Francisco
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice experience for New Years eve, but I won't return. The southern food theme is a good idea but I think it's lost in haute cuisine. Nice place to try, but not a standard rotation restaurant
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David
VIP
San Francisco
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service, both excellent every time. Michelin Star worthy.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable . The tasting menu was not only delicious, but was plentiful. I left stuffed!!! Home made "Nutter Butter" at the end was an amazing touch.
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Prelude is rated 4.6 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

11:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234

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

Website
http://www.preludesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 375-8041

Prelude

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Additional information

Experiences

Tasting Menu

Valentine's Day Tasting Menu + Wine Pairing

Valentines Day Tasting Menu

Menu

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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