Tasting House

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   Pam VIP

   San Francisco17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I thought the waiter was at times overly attentive to the point of being annoying to completely disappearing and not being there when we actually needed something. We ordered the wine pairing with our entree but the entree came and the wine showed up long after the dish arrived, which defeats the point of a wine pairing. Overall, I thought some of the flavors were amazing but I wouldn't come back.
   

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   Liberty VIP

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The service was wonderful, very knowledgeable. I very much enjoyed the food. They had live music that night and it was so lovely.
   

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   balaji VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Excellent afternoon tea experience with live music.
   

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   Joanne VIP

   San Francisco24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

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

   My husband and I love this place. The chef Julian is Soo incredibly creative! Everything is always a great adventure there. Can’t wait for a little warmer weather to sit outside.
   

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   Jason

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

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

   Absolutely exquisite - staff very attentive and the chef and his crew really do things the right way
   

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   Tony

   London70 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   Truly excellent. Our second visit. Food and service exemplary.
   

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   Chris

   New Orleans5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

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

   Wow! This place is like stepping into a 3-star Michelin restaurant—every detail is perfection. The ambiance is elevated by live music, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. The menu is a masterpiece, constantly evolving to surprise and delight. And the wine? Absolutely exceptional. My wife and I have experienced wine pairings and flights all over the Bay Area, and this is hands-down the best. And that’s saying something, considering we’re members of over ten wineries! The staff goes above and beyond, making every visit feel special. We’ve been here more than a dozen times, and each experience surpasses the last. Truly a gem—live music, incredible food, and impeccable service. A must-visit!
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Wonderful chef and service. We came with a child who was tired / not feeling adventurous in his food. Chef made our kid from scratch chicken nuggets in addition to the amazing tasing menu. What?! Yeah. He is such a wonderful human. So, if you like amazing food (and really interesting experiences like aromatic flowers while enjoying a course on the tasting menu) this is the place for you. Highly recomended.
   

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   TJ

   San Francisco3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   This was our second visit to Tasting House. Our first dining experience did not meet expectations but food service and the restaurant business are complex, and sometimes things just don't go your way. We knew that the kitchen and front of house staff were capable of more and our return confirmed this belief. This time, the service was more attentive, a glance away should we need something, yet unobtrusive. The restaurant was full, with a jazz trio playing in the bar. Despite being seated next to an 8 top, the noise level was not obtrusive. I'll admit to preferring quiet restaurants, but I think I'm in the minority, so I cannot complain. The food is of course, the most important topic, and on this the kitchen and wait staff delivered. The dishes were delicious, ready to enjoy, and appropriately portioned. The crustacean risotto was artfully presented in a Dungeness crab shell and left us wanting more. The duck confit was perfectly prepared, the acidic notes in the collard greens contrasting nicely with the unctuous duck. Desserts were wonderful, a delicious cheese cake with brown butter crumble and a chocolate mousse. I would have liked both to be slightly less chilled, just for the sake of the texture, but they were still both delicious. I'm looking forward to returning to Tasting House again soon.
   

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    Jennie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

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

    Our server, Danny, the hostess, the sommelier, and the supporting staff were all wonderful and very attentive. I have food sensitivities that I called them in advance about. They made a special amuse bouche for me and worked with me to accommodate the sensitivities. Even with my dairy, gluten and almond sensitivities I had several options from the starters, mains and sides to choose from. While the dessert options were limited to just the meyer lemon sorbet, I was still happy with the sorbet. We loved the short rib, broccolini, brussels sprouts, and steak frites. Hubby loved the earl grey and scone ice cream scoop as well as the donut and coffee desserts. He was also impressed with the wines. We would definitely come back!
    

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