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Over priced Took 30-40 minutes minutes between each course
Over priced Took 30-40 minutes minutes between each course Wine pairing was okay; they could have had a greater selection of finer wines Super overrated by about 500%Ambience was average too as our table was right next to others; not a Michelin-type of dining experience we were looking for It wasn't the experience we were looking for Other Michelin restaurants are way better!
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Contrary to some of the reviews I've read claiming that the
Contrary to some of the reviews I've read claiming that the courses were undifferentiated, I found that each dish held its own unique and distinct flavor profile. The courses played like different notes in the same song. The service was excellent, as expected. I look forward to dining here again sometime.
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Food is great really nice place to celebrate birthday,
Food is great really nice place to celebrate birthday, chief even gave us a cake!!!!!
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Bf surprised me with a dinner reservation here for our
Bf surprised me with a dinner reservation here for our anniversary. For a 2 michelin title, the food did not disappoint but it is on the pricer end. Service was 5/5!
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S.O. booked this spot as a surprise for valentine's day and
S.O. booked this spot as a surprise for valentine's day and boy was it a surprise. I've never had so many flavors in one bite at a time, and so beautifully plated. What a delight. Service was also fantastic. Seating here was intimate, although a bit uncomfortable to be honest haha. Still, worth the time and $. Highlights - 3 day roasted carrot: roasted over the hearth for 3 days, chewy and sweet - Sashimi yellowtail: they kindly cooked this for me since I can't eat raw fish, S.O. Loved it. The depth of the sauce made it to go with it was out of this world. The fish gelee was beautiful - Parker rolls: 65 year old starter was crazy! Miso butter was great, but the olive oil was on point - Scallop: large, meaty and perfectly cooked- Buckwheat tea: served at the end, roasted there and they give you some to take home. Super tasty/earthyOverall, enjoyed this meal a lot for our special occasion. Was definitely a huge treat to come here.
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I've dined at every single Michelin rated restaurant in the
I've dined at every single Michelin rated restaurant in the Bay Area- saison is average in my opinion. Considering the price and ingredients used, I would say it's below average. One of us ordered the vegetarian tasting, which was the same price as the regular tasting. When uni is swapped for carrots I wouldn't expect them to be the same price but oh well..The atmosphere was amazing- I love the open kitchen concept and the wood element was warm and inviting.Food- presentation was 10/10, taste was 5/10- nothing was surprising or insanely creative, pretty meh considering the price.Service was just ok- our server doesn't seem super welcoming but it was decent and professional. No personal touch.
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Two Michelin stars restaurant in San Francisco.
The interior design with the view of open kitchen is phenomenal. We have the 9 course meal with pairings wines and added Wagyu beef. The food is delicious but not that special. The service was great. Just one thing, though not as good as we expected. My friend was taking her time to finish Wagyu beef. The waiter took it away without asking us. It was an wonderful experience overall.
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This place has been on my list forever and I finally got
This place has been on my list forever and I finally got the chance when visiting SF for work. It started off with a tea that was very nice especially given the cold and rainy weather in SF. Next came the caviar, probably the course I looked forward to the most. It was presented really nicely and tasted even better. The next few seafood courses were really fresh as well and cooked very well. The bread was very soft and was definitely a lot! The uni toast was great, but the bread was a little soft. The bison was also so tender and flavorful and the bone broth was so clear and comforting. The desserts were a great way to top off the dinner, but I was definitely already really full. They send you off with a sealed envelope of the night's meal and some goodies. It was great to sit in front of the kitchen and watch the chefs. Overall, great experience, great service, and great food.
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Exciting place to try if you want a Michelin star dining
3/5 by
J L. on 12/29/2022
Exciting place to try if you want a Michelin star dining experience. But this place falls a bit short in terms of the tasting menu and the price. The dishes that were presented lacked something special and some of them were a bit over seasoned. I truly appreciated the presentation and the service. But I can't say I immensely enjoyed the meal overall. Obviously you wouldn't go here for the quantity but still felt like there just weren't enough dishes being served to justify the price. I also have to say some of the sauces used in the dish were not as unique tasting and inventive.
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Been on my list for a while.
Have heard mixed reviews from many but finally encouraged to go by a fellow foodie who's been here twice. The experience was exquisite. So much attention to detail. Every dish was an explosion of flavor. The highlights were the uni, locally sourced caviar, the duck of course which was the main, and the apple dessert with ice cream knocked it out of the park. We didn't have a menu at the beginning, so everything dish was like a surprise. The dishes flowed together well. The service was top notch and the parting gift of chocolate and tea made it that much more special. The portions are small so if you have a small appetite you're set. Overall I'm glad I came. It was nice to sit near the kitchen and really hear, see and smell everything that's going on. It's almost like a tv show going on next to you while your dining. Def recommend sitting near the kitchen. It's def an experience!
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Once in a lifetime, theatrical fine dining experience with an unforgettable bill!
I didn't know much about Saison before I dined there, just that it was one of the few 3 Michelin Star restaurants in SF and it had just been voted as number 37 in the world. This is the only completely open kitchen restaurant that I have been to and we were lucky enough to get a table right at the front of the action. Food is interesting and locally sourced dishes ranged from a 4/10 - 8/10 in my opinion. Everything is cooked on an open fire be it smoked, smouldered or BBQ'ed and you have to admire the owner for his unique brand and ingenuity. Unfortunately, some of the dishes were not as tasty as they were theatrical ( a bit like Fat Duck) but it was all an experience...... as was the bill, be warned, its not for the feint hearted!
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Dined here on Tuesday 8/2/2022.
The best dining experience in my well seasoned and full life. There are not enough superlatives. The food was indescribably delicious and explosive, and the paired wine was perfect with each course. On top of which the presentation along with the gorgeous dinnerware was memorable. The service was topnotch - the servers and hosts were attentive, and we had the privilege of meeting the talented chefs including the guest chef. Sitting adjacent to the open concept kitchen gave us a privileged view of the undeniably skilled staff in action, thus creating a positive and educational dining experience as well. The interior and furnishings gave a warm vibe, and the powder rooms were immaculate and beautiful. Transportation-wise we opted to be dropped off and picked up to avoid any parking challenges so we can come prepared with the proper mindset, only ready to enjoy what we anticipated to be an amazing dining experience that became a reality. We will return for sure and cannot wait!
We sat in the bar area and did the abrudged menu with add on waygu, cavier and sea urchin with sake. The meal was paced well. The disappointment was the duck course. Duck was not tender and the duck saisage seemed too gamey. The plusses were friendly team. The pineapple upside-down cake dessert was awesome. The chocolate treat to take home was wonderful. 1k meal for 2 is not cheap though.
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WOW. I was so afraid we were going to leave and feel guilty
WOW. I was so afraid we were going to leave and feel guilty about the amount of money spent. It was worth every penny and we would go back again! This was our first Michelin experience and we couldn't have picked a better place. The vibes are IMMACULATE. I can't quite describe it because it is so unique- fancy, classy, chill, cool, fun, sophisticated, relaxed. The food was amazing and the service was incredible.
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Ridiculously over priced food with beautiful presentation.
Great ambiance and service. Food wise, everything is very VERY tiny (less than bite size) . Everything is good but nothing spectacular. Do not come hungry and be prepared to leave hungry. Food items are very instagrammable so enjoy sharing the awe-inspiring food pictures on social media. Be prepared for a large bill. Cheers!
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This is such an incredible experience! From the experience,
This is such an incredible experience! From the experience, to the staff, to the meal, everything here was on point! We couldn't have asked for a better meal. If you have the opportunity to come here, we'd highly recommend it. We love capturing the moment, so if you're curious to see what it's like eating here live - <a href="/redir?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-RMVo2aqH6U%26t%3D176s&s=13b41edf74924e25a8e830dbc5bd5fc69e1a1cda57e0a8d008bf8f1ae48a1edc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">youtube.com/watch?v=-RMV…</a>Each dish was delicious and full of flavour. Hands down some of our favourites of the night were; the caviar opener, the uni on toast and the salted caramel dessert.
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Went to dinner for my birthday with my wife.
Dinner was absolutely fantastic. My wife is a picky eater and the chef and staff made accommodations to make her happy. Service was top notch, food was delicious!
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Wow is the only word I can say about this restaurant
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MrPKI on 06/09/2022
They make amazing cocktails, they have an awesome sommelier, their rare food delicacies combined with wine pairing is an experience like no other. The staff is so friendly and it is fun to engage with the chefs which makes it a special experience.
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One of the top fine dining in America, likely the top in
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KK Y. on 05/18/2022
One of the top fine dining in America, likely the top in California. Wildly delicious food, exemplary service, deep wine selection, standout ingredient pairings. Many of their dishes have been imitated by others, but others' attempts rarely capture what makes Saison's food so special. There's so many layers to the dishes, specifically with texture and temperature. Much more than meets the eye in the technique and references to culinary traditions. The kiriko-style plate for "diamond turbot," the fish prepared ikejime for the right texture, with kaiware stems and jalapeno to mimic wasabi, the bone vinegar with konbu and meyer lemon like a ponzu, the resulting effect like hirame no usuzukuri. In this case ikejime is essential to preserving the right crunch and the umami builds as you chew, like it does with particular good whitefish sashimi. Or a looser reference with Chinese reconstituted dried foods - "Fire in the sky" bull's blood beet smoked for days to dry above the hearth, then reconstituted with hot bone marrow and topped with pickled rose and peach vinegar, paired with a Mosel kabinett. Their caviar courses throughout the years have been incredible...Been dining here since 2013 and it's California's standout, in my opinion. They've been through some changes in the chef and team, but the experience remains great throughout. Haven't tried Chef Rich's food yet but I'm very excited to; his predecessors were all great. The methodology and ethos that the restaurant was founded with back in 2011 really set the table for much of the current fine dining landscape. Chef Josh was a culinary wizard and the food, ethos, and experience he created are legendary in American fine dining.
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Saison is amazing! Awesomely prepared food.
We all ordered multiple items so we could share and taste everything. Everyone agreed that all items were expertly prepared. No complaints from anyone in our party. Will be visiting again soon.
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Hands down one of the best restaurants in SF.
We came here for a birthday celebration and it was perfect. The food was delicious and packed with many unique flavours. Some of the interesting combinations included geoduck with cucumber and coriander, caviar with kelp butter, and antelope with kumquat and polenta. Of all the dishes, our favourite ones were the diy amberjack lettuce wraps with crispy skin and jelly toppings, as well as the sourdough brioche with red miso butter. For a carb lover, this bread was to die for. These were definitely the highlights of the night for us. My boyfriend and I also got a wine pairing to share since I didn't want to be too drunk to enjoy the food lol Overall, the service was impeccable and we loved the attention to detail. It was worth the splurge for a special occasion.
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One of the best experience restaurant in the Bay Area so
One of the best experience restaurant in the Bay Area so far for myself. Maybe I'm being biased because it's my birthday but still, for me the food the service was great!!!I made the reservation 2 weeks in advance to make sure that I have the reservation booked. I have the early seating which was 5.45 pm and I think it's perfect for 2 hours ish dinner.First off they welcome us with a champagne for my birthday and they asked what I want to drink , I couldn't drink much so I told them to pick 1 white and 1 red to enjoy throughout the meal. Which was great. They start the course with- herbal tea ( smell good )- the warm caviar was nice, I love that they used local ingredients such as the seaweed from Mendocino - the clam was sour with refreshing cucumber , it's good maybe I could have a little more hahaha- the sashimi , amberjack fish was great , the sauce that made from fish head and the gelee kohlrabi also crunchy skin all together in one bite was superb and end it with the fish rib which was good , could get some more char on the meat though - the bread, I was looking forward to this because bread at angler is amazing but here a little different the bread is good but the red miso butter to me is a little too salty and had that funky smell which I'm not fancy with- the asparagus was great! The truffle sauce and mushroom purée, yum! The star of this dish it's morel mushroom - the Uni toast , to me it's the only dish that I dislike - the white kimchi dish is so refreshing and crunchy, complex flavor , love it - antelope, nothing to say it's just so tender OMG!!!- wagyu , amazing and the mushroom!!! Again the smokiness - sorbet and jasmine ice brilliant - Apple tart with warm whiskey sauce YES please!And thank you for the birthday cake from the team saisonAll of this just a great experience to me , I would love to come back even though you have to spend $$$$ on the food but yes!!!! Before you leave they also give you a chocolate bar to take home also Recommend this restaurant for who you want to have a good time at a Michelin star restaurant .
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Finally crossed Saison off my list.
Prepaid non-refundable via Tock. Warm caviar wrapped in bamboo leaves to start: on a bed of light cream base with spring peas. Caviar swims deliciously down your throat. Lettuce wrapped fish of which the name escapes me. Korean concept yet amazingly Saison. Trout smoked on open fire- this was my favorite dish of the night. Uni toast- the word "scrumptious" was created for this dish. My first time eating Antelope - surprisingly tender and flavorful. A5 Wagyu was expectedly butteryJasmine shaved ice with green tea sorbetUpset down pineapple cake- by now my dress was too tight for me to reasonably enjoy lol! But best believe your girl still finished all the dessert. Overall: not my favorite 2 star but I love the American and the modern concept.
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In my opinion if you're dining at Saison, you have taste,
In my opinion if you're dining at Saison, you have taste, appreciate the details, and of course have some cheddar to spend. Service is top notch all of the staff were personable and knowledgable about the menu items. Many items I tried for the first time while celebrating here. Music was great and I left feeling full and satisfied. Overall a great experience with great food perfect for celebrations or if you're just curious about Michelin rated restaurants. Out of all the dishes I had I'd like to especially shoutout the sea urchin toast and wagyu beef!
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I absolutely loved this place! I am a can of Japanese
I absolutely loved this place! I am a can of Japanese inspired food and so I enjoy the tasting menu here a lot- I think this is probably my favorite Michelins star restaurant in SF... I've been to two others in the area but I will not share the name here since the others are good respectively. My sister did the wine pairing and she said she enjoy. Highly recommend getting the supplemental item that was offered. The uni toast was definitely a highlight for the meal for me. Service was impeccable. I am hoping take the husband here soon.
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From the minute you walk in the door, you know it's going
From the minute you walk in the door, you know it's going to be on your highly recommended list. The customer archive is unparalleled. Restaurants should take a page out of their book. They have covered their bases. Their staff thinks ahead. You are never without. The chef curates such an impeccable and lovely tasting, each and every time. The pairings perfect. The quality of food is stellar. The freshness, nothing tops it. We've been 7 times, and each and every time, they never disappoint. Please add this to your must try list. And, I encourage you to ask the chef to make something special, in addition to, just for you. Enjoy...