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Deeply disappointing compared to two years ago
We had brunch here two years ago and loved it, and thought it was good value, too. Now, not content with raising the basic price by 25%, they have started nickel-and-diming at every possible point. This time they didn't mention tap water nor did they say that water was 9.50 a bottle (add 25% for tax and tip), so we wound up paying $40 for water! Champagne seemed to be provided only when we failed to order something more profitable, but the glass was filled only to halfway, or around 60ml. We had a child with us, who was paying full price (unlike last time), who was 'offered' a kiddie cocktail instead of the champagne--at $8 (plus tax and tip). The food was still very good, but having enquired about food requirements the day before, no attention was paid on the day to the need for a sesame-free meal for one (whose appetizer appeared on sesame bread!) or low sodium for another (the omelette was anything but low sodium, but could easily have been adapted). Some portions, e.g. the apple dessert, were very small. We left feeling very let down and will not be visiting again.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent spot, but out of control waiter spoiled the experience
Consistently excellent food. High end atmosphere. Unfortunately, our waiter ran through the menu at breakneck speed and wouldnโt pause to take a question. When I asked him to slow down, he complained that he had a lot of tables to wait. For those prices plus a 20% service charge off the top, I expect a comfortable server with a relaxing atmosphere rather than an overworked manic waiter stressing us out, and who should know better than to complain about how he was overworked to clients paying nosebleed prices.
Be the first to Replysuperbly crafted food
wonderful in every way, Food delicious and well prepared, wine service was sophisticated but not obnoxious, and ambience was elegant and reserved. Will become my favorite restaurant in SF
Be the first to ReplyLovely, elegant restaurant in Presidio Heights
This is my favorite upscale special occasion restaurant in San Francisco. I love it bc it has brown velvet booths, stunning decor but it still serves french fries and beignets. I've had all my special birthdays here and it never disappoints. Also the location in Presidio Heights is just another reason to dine here.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful food and service, but the upselling of menu items is a negative
Excellent food and great service in a decidedly upscale and intimate environment. But the upsetting and cross selling of menu items is a turn off. It's almost like buying an already expensive car and then the dealer pushing an array of options that you already thought were included in the price
Be the first to ReplyGood food but unusual upsell structure of mu
The food and ambiance were very good. The kitchen staff know how to prepare the dishes well. However, the menu is structured in such a way that the wait staff try to upsell the customer on so many different components. It's not just about paying extra for caviar service, which is to be expected, but multiple components of a regular prix fix meal are add-ons (i.e. standard scallop appetizer comes with 3 scallops but it's $12 extra - and not clearly communicated; if you want a better cut of meat for your steak it's $XX; if you want a cheese course instead of dessert it's $15; etc.). Not talking about one or two add ons - there are multiple. So many in fact that it's hard to keep track of. Even the waitress who was serving us admitted it was too many and admitted that the restaurant is trying to change. For the customer, it's not a great experience.
Be the first to ReplyGood, but service (especially wine service) needs attention
So excited to go to Spruce for the first time with friends - we are all in the food/wine industry, so admittedly expectations were high. Service was sub-par but not for lack of effort--our server was spread way too thin and had too many tables. We waited a long, long time to order our first bottle of champagne--then the first course didn't arrive till it was almost gone. Second bottle of wine did not get served at the time we requested, and so pairing with our food was off...Then our dessert wines had the same problem (ordered but not delivered for a long time). The som recognized this and comp'd them. Food was good, but wow-factor was missing. Highlights were lobster, scallops, parker rolls, and rhubarb choux. I would skip the rib-eye. Hope management finds a way to improve wine service in this very busy restaurant to avoid customer disappointment and live up to its Michelin rating. There are LOTS of staff, but they should be better managed.
Be the first to ReplyI would not recommend.
Late service, bread sliced early so it was almost dry on both sides, butter tasteless, white asparagus and sauce good, escalopes tasteless, rib eye anything but, cheese cake not to my taste as texture. I would not dine again at Spruce.
Be the first to ReplyVery good but not perfect
We had the baby beet salad and the scallops as the first courses. They were excellent.: the melted leeks were smooth and superb, and the scallops were seared to perfection. My wife liked the cauliflower, but I was not impressed with the rib-eye; the Bordelaise sauce was watery and insipid. The cheese plate was an inspired selection of delicious French cow milk. Unfortunately, the creme anglaise for the beignets was runny and mediocre. It was a bit disappointing that the cooking staff could not produce decent basic sauces, but I recommend the restaurant overall.
Be the first to ReplyWorth returning to
I dined here on my own last time in September 22 visiting from outside the US and have just booked a table to return on my next visit with in February. Why? I know SF has so many great restaurants but I enjoyed everything about dining here so much that when returning to the city now with my wife I am not even contemplating dining elsewhere. The food and wine is outstanding but everything about it is unpretentious and relaxing. Having dined at many 1,2 and 3 star restaurants over the years it is the simple combination of the above that I look for these days.
Be the first to ReplyFirst-rate prix fixe experience
We really enjoyed this price fixe 3-course experience last night. First, our waiter Ryan was exceptional - so knowledgeable and personable with a fantastic Sancerre wine recommendation to go with the delicately prepared and flavored tuna; my wifeโs lobster was excellent; the scallops and the fagottini appetizers were creative and delicately executed. The atmosphere is elegant and comfortable with some cool music playing in the background. Overall, just a fun and delightful time in Pacific Heights.
Be the first to ReplyVery special dinner, or brunch
This is an outstanding restaurant! The food was delicious, with good variety and excellent presentation. Service is attentive but not hovering. Beautiful bar, inventive cocktails. Desserts to die for. Not a bargain but worth every penny. We liked the brunch so much, we returned days later for dinner.
Be the first to ReplyFantastic
A bit of a treat to come here! It was fantastic, fine dining at its finest! Thank you to Mr Elliott who showed us to our table. Our waitress was great and the sommelier helped us chose a fantastic wine. Their wine list is out of this world! Itโs like a book. We couldnโt decide what we wanted for dessert so the lovely waitress just ordered them all for us! The food was beautiful. Really lovely flavours and quality. We left feeling very full and satisfied!
Be the first to ReplyGood food bad service
The food here was amazing but the service was awful. Our server paid almost no attention to our table and there were periods of time where our drinks sat empty for almost 20 minutes which was completely unacceptable. Itโs too bad because the food was great but the lack of service ruined the experience for us. They add an automatic 20% gratuity fee to the bill so Iโm not sure if that played a part in it that they were already getting a good tip no matter what the service level they provided?
Be the first to ReplyNice experience
Loved the atmosphere and decorations! We ended staying at the bar for drinks and dinner and couldn't have enjoyed more. Gabriel was great explaining the menu and cocktails!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing wine pairing and list, accommodating staff
After being nearly stranded on the wrong side of the bridge after a long walk, they accommodated our late arrival and presented a delicious menu and bested me multiple times on what were perfect wine pairings for the food. Food and wine this good can often feel stuffy, and we just felt welcomed after our very long walk through San Francisco. I had last visited to snag a few delicious wines from their wine cellar sale during the pandemic, and I was so happy to finally experience such good food.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food. Great service. Wonderful experience
What an amazing dining experience! All items we selected from the prix fixe menu service were excellent. The pistachio crusted duck breast was amazing, while the seared scallops I had for appetizer were among the best I ever had. And the layered mousse cake as the dessert item was a great finale for the meal. The restaurant is very beautiful and the service is very classy and friendly. A great San Francisco fine dining experience,
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely hideous welcome
The manageress couldnโt have been less welcoming when we arrived for a cocktail. We were staying in PH and thought we would see what it was like before booking for dinner the following night. It was only 9pm and we were told โno more walk ins, as our staff needed a break due to recently reopeningโ. There were two people sitting at the bar. Everyone else in San Francisco had been so warm and welcoming and sadly this place was the complete opposite. Maybe they should have stay closed. Rude and ignorant management.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food, amazing service and great ambiance.
Had dinner with my beautiful wife here and the food was amazing, the ambiance excellent and the service was spot on. If you want to go and have a delicious meal, I'm a big guy and walked away satisfied, in a great setting go here and you won't be disappointed. So go! What are you waiting for?
Be the first to ReplySpruce restaurant San Francisco
Everything was excellent. Starting with the service, then the food, and finally the dessert. We order many different plates, and all were well prepared. Highly recommend.
Be the first to ReplyGoof food, but beware of adds 23% in fees.
I've been coming to this restaurant for years. Last week was my last one. THey automatically add 20% service on everything. Plus another 3% called "Mandatory SF Health". (Menu says 2% but who's counting...). I asked about the mandatory fee and they came with a long explanation as I I was a tourist. I do have an accent but have lived in SF so I know there is absolutely no mandate from the city of San Francisco to add anything to the bill. It's up to the restaurant and many don't, they include all the fees they pay (heat, electricity, wages, benefits, and more) in the prices. This place caters to tourists and business people that don't examine the itemized bill and automatically just add 15-20% in tip on the credit card slip for a total of about 40% to the restaurant. What a rip off.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent Dining Experience, Great Menu, Delicious Food and Great Service
We had a fantastic evening and experience, appreciated the knowledge, expertise and friendliness of the server and sommelier team, enjoyed every bite of our dinner - it was a truly wonderful evening.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the Best
Spruce has become one of our go-to places for consistently great food, service, and ambience. We've been here at least 5 times for brunch and dinner in the last couple of months, and we have not been disappointed. For a fine-dining sort of place, it never feels fancy or pretentious -- but it does feel like you're someplace special and worth the price of admission. Their abundant outdoor seating is also what keeps us coming back again and again. Bonus points for hiring some of the best waitstaff in the City: Faith, for example, was our server during a recent Sat. brunch and she was awesome!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing Experience
We had a wonderful server, DELICIOUS food, and great experience at Spruce. The tasting menu was incredible, very filling, and our server made good recommendations. The environment was comfortable (we sat outside) and beautiful. I would love to go back someday.
We had reservations and did not have to wait for our table at all.
Wine Costs Spoil Experience
Though the 3 course prix frix was fairly priced ($89), quite good, interesting, as well as creative, with multiple first course, and entree selections, and a few desserts, the wines available were so overpriced in general, that it led to a negative perception overall. The wine list is vast, but you can hardly find any bottles under $100-$200. So, we just chose wines by the glass, mine costing $36per glass! Because of this, we will NOT return.
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