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Avery SF is a 5 star Restaurant!
We enjoyed every course. The ambiance and staff was very nice. Chief Rodney was very nice to explain his creation and proper pairing of Cabernet!
Be the first to ReplyRip off. 900 dollars for 3 people.
Rip off. 900 dollars for 3 people no wine. They add 20% tip automatically without telling you and bring regular credit card slip to include tip. Food is avarege. Wanna be michelin star place. Plus tummy ache after food. Never again. Avoid.
Be the first to ReplyDon't go here - your stomach and wallet will thank you!
First, let me give some context that I've been fortunate to have eaten at other high-end, prix fixe restaurants in SF: Saison, Omakase, Kusakabe, Michael Mina, Atelier Crenn, Robin, etc. I enjoy food and dining and don't mind spending money for an awesome experience. Unfortunately, this was anything but, and I CANNOT RECOMMEND AVERY TO ANYONE.
I like the neighborhood (State Bird and the Progress are right across the street) and knew I wasn't going downtown, but the space itself is dark and odd feeling. More than anything it feels really unfinished (and not purposefully so). We sat upstairs which is "cozy", but the lighting is super strange and uneven even across a single table. If I had to sit downstairs it feels like an empty-ish garage/studio space. There's also only a single restroom for the staff and guests. Both myself and others in my party were waiting for staff to come out of the bathroom during the meal. Never been to high end a restaurant like that before...
The service was super spotty. Part of my party was seated before me and when we arrived (right on time for our reservation), it took nearly 15 minutes for someone to come over and offer us any more than water. It's a small restaurant with a large number of staff and a handful of tables so this seemed unnecessary. throughout the evening I had to constantly flag someone down when I wanted a refill and they never came by to offer more wine on their own. It's almost like the staff disappeared between courses. Our dinner also lasted nearly 2.5 hours, which while not necessarily unusual for a tasting menu was very annoying as I let them know I needed to leave within 2:00 to make a concert. They said no problem, but then proceed to bring out the courses at a somewhat glacial pace.
Once we sat down and were offered drinks, the server didn't explain how the menu worked - somewhat odd considering there are only three options for a glass of wine ($18 / $24 / $55) with no details about what type, etc. I asked "What type of wine is available?" He said, "What do you like?", to which I responded, "a crisp white". We agreed on a dry riesling, but he didn't tell me the price and for subsequent glasses, every time I asked it was like pulling teeth. Look, if you're going to have an unconventional wine menu, more power to you! But, you gotta explain that to your guests - especially when the cheapest glass is $18! I understand that many of your guests may be less price sensitive than me when it comes to wine, but come on, not telling people what a $55 glass is --- that's not cool.
And then there's the food itself. I like tasting menus and I like fusion cuisine. Unfortunately, with the exception of two dishes, most of the food here was quite poorly executed and average at best. I think the chef needs to do some serious work in looking at the menu because compared to the other options at the same price point, it was bad.
Lastly (and recognizing this is something that won't likely apply to most people, but I want to mention anyway), one of our party had to leave early as he was sick. He wasn't eating any of the food in the first two courses and the servers asked him "is everything OK?" He said he was feeling sick and that he wasn't going to eat anymore and was going to leave; this was about 45 minutes into our 2:30 minute meal. Not only did they not care in the slightest, but they charged him for the entire meal. I get you're running a business, but come on, if someone has to leave his partner in the middle of an small, prix fixe dinner, give him a break.
I really wanted to like Avery, but it was honestly the worst dining experience I've had in SF in the last five years - and by far the worst out of any high end restaurant in the city.
Stick with one of the other options - your stomach and wallet will thank you!
Amazing experience
Friends took my husband and I to dinner here. It was so fabulous. Each dish was special. The interior was gorgeous. The wine pairings were perfect. The staff were all so friendly and knowledgable. It was a truly special evening. An evening I won't soon forget.
Be the first to ReplyFun and creative! Positive experience
These guys really love what they do and speak of creation of their restaurant as it truly is their child.
They renovated the space from scratch with their own hands and did a great job!
Service was warm and personal.
Please note that you pre-pay to dine at this restaurant. Some dishes were spectacular some however were just ok and I would not want to have again.
Overall experience was positive
Amazing dinner....but....
We had an absolutely fantastic dinner here. Each course was brilliantly prepared and the taste and presentation was up there with some of the finest foods we’ve had in a while!
So why four stars instead of five? Two reasons: each course is brought out and described by a member of the staff- from Chef Rodney to his wait staff. Two of the servers who took care of us were so standoffish...it seemed they didn’t really want to be there and their descriptions of the details of the courses was unenthusiastic at best. When chef or other caring members of the staff brought out a course, you got all the details, and felt the passion that went into each course. It’s a shame that such a brilliant meal was hampered by seemingly uncaring members of the wait staff. Our other issue was the size of the pours of the sake tasting. The pours were almost minuscule. When I asked the somm why the pours were so small, he said, “I used to give larger pours but people complained they were too large”...seriously? For the price charged for the sake tasting, you’d think there shouldn’t even be a question about the size of the pour.
Chef Rodney was a fantastic host and if his entire staff shared his genuine enthusiasm.......
Avery is a very special restaurant with everything thought out and planned. From the plates, silverware, and background music, everything had its place. The potential is here for this to become one of the country’s best restaurants- there’s no reason for any guest to feel awkward because of their server.
Best New Dining Experience in 2018
Finally has a chance to get to Avery -- definately the best new cuisine experience we've had in 2018. We snuck in under the previous menu (Bouquet) -- a tasting without wine pairing. One thing you will love about Avery is the extensive and well-crafted wine list -- many half bottles, for example. This is great for couples who find two 750's a bit too much for dinner.
The courses are lovingly plated with an amazing assortment of complimentary flavors -- such as the caviar over chicken gelee -- stunning. The two savory courses were lamb and wagyu beef -- both simply prepped and tasty. The "ice cream and cake" dessert was yummy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
An auspicious start-up delivers
Avery was one of the most anticipated restaurants openings in SF. Like many in this category, the opening was rocky back in April 2018. After a little more than 3 months the issues are far behind and the restaurant delivers in every aspect: food, service, beverage, and décor. That’s a hard act to pull off but Rodney Wages, Avery’s mastermind chef should know. He’s worked at more 2 and 3-star Michelin restaurants than most SF restaurateurs. As an unassuming Kansas native (really true based on my conversation with him), he brings a palpable sensibility to what is essentially other-world cuisine. It’s ostensibly Asian fusion that mixes in more than one culture, sometimes even in a single dish. It is novel yet familiar making you wrap your head around that paradox. He knows how to do it and it will keep your interest across a full multi-dish tasting menu; something that is incredibly difficult to do. There are two prix fixe options: 89 USD for an 8 to 9 course menu or 189 USD for 12 plus courses. I’d stick with the cheaper option, which isn’t all that cheap with the mandatory 20% tip and tax (i.e. in the end 116 USD). That doesn’t include any beverages. The options are strong, so that will up the ante. The curated wine list is enticing but inevitably pricey with most bottles hovering around 100 USD; though there are a few great offerings around 50 USD. Then again, Avery is more in tune with sake and features robust offerings. Indeed, sake is the only beverage paring available at the same price as the prix fixe you choose. Risky as I am, I opted for it and discovered the reason I didn’t like sake is because I really never had good sake. Yes, high quality sake can be as good as or better than wine with food. The restaurant has two levels. The lower level is normally reserved for those opting for the long menu simply because it’s adjacent to the kitchen. They can easily control that because you need to select and pre-pay the menu of your choice at the time of reservation. Both areas are small, each seating 10 to 12 with tables well spread out. The lower area is preferable and any two-top is good though I liked the banquette corner best. That’s where I ate – which means you can get the lower level with the cheaper menu but it’s not guaranteed, though ask for it. In some ways Avery is a mash-up of every 3-star Michelin restaurant in SF but gives you that experience at half the price. Yes, still expensive but it won’t put you in debt. In the end you get unique and approachable cuisine with great service and a good vibe. Put Avery on your short list.
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