I came here to celebrate my birthday along with many other guest's birthdays. Advanced reservation is highly recommended. Service was excellent. Very attentive. It's a perfect place for date night or for any other special occasion. They have a private room in the back decorated with string lights. It was so romantic! Someone got married that day and had reserved that room. I think I would like to also someday. They offer a choice of a 5 course pre fix - $87 or a 7 course pre fix menu - $127. It's also a Michelin star restaurant! We opted for the 5 course between myself and my partner. Courses 3 thru 5 had 2 to 3 other dishes to choose from so it ended up being more like an 8 course for us because we shared. This was perfect for us as we love variety and it was the perfect amount of food. They also offered a glass of mystery wine for $10 which staff will ask you to guess. That was fun. The complimentary dinner rolls were to die for. You immediately get a whiff of it as soon as you walk into the restaurant. They were so fluffy and warm. I recommend eating them while they are still hot. It comes with sea salted butter - a bit too much salt though. We had to take them off. They even offer a 2nd round of them. We really enjoyed every single dish. Definitely a favorite in the city! read more

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I had heard so many good things about 7 Adams, especially that it's one of the better-value Michelin-starred restaurants in San Francisco, so I was really excited to finally try it. The value is definitely there, especially for a Michelin-starred tasting menu. The presentation was beautiful, the atmosphere was nice, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't really impress me. Most of the dishes were too heavily seasoned for my taste, and there was a lot of acidity throughout the meal. After a few courses, the flavors started to feel a little repetitive and overpowered the ingredients themselves. The duck was the exception -- definitely my favorite dish of the night and the one I thought was the most balanced. Overall, I don't think the food was bad at all, and I understand why people appreciate the value here. But purely based on flavor and execution, it didn't feel like Michelin one-star level to me. I'm glad I tried it once, but probably wouldn't return. Their current menus are positioned as relatively accessible tasting-menu options for SF fine dining, including a 7-course menu, so I can definitely understand the reputation for value. read more

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The best tasting menu i have ever experienced. Every dish was perfect. In Japanese Gokan is food made for the 5 senses. Each plate hit the mark on that.The courses each offered unique flavor and texture profiles while complimenting each other. I had no favorite dish as I loved them all. I shamelessly licked the plates, and slurped the bowls. The portion sizes were just right. Sometimes tasting menus get to the point where I just want them to end, here it ended perfectly. The wine paring curated by Paul the sommelier introduced me to new favorites and complimented the courses. Great ambience. Bravo !!!!!!!!!! read more

A stone's throw away from Japantown, this place is astonishing. Daring dishes with great flavor flourish yet delicately finished. This an absolute must if you are planning a San Francisco trip. The staff was attentive and professional, yet genuine. Cozy atmosphere with perfect lighting. read more

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Our server Kareem was incredibly patient with us as we hemmed and hawed between the 5 course meal and the 7 course one. He offered suggestions and we decided on the 5 - a great choice given how much food it involved! Every course was spectacular. Our son opted for the comte risotto with truffles supplement - which of course was delicious but we were happy with our taglionlini verde. The straciatella and cured hiramasa were both explosions of flavors and textures. We couldn't get enough of those dishes. The lamb was sublime. Every bite was a medley of umami, salty goodness. Not sure what the other things on the plate were but they complemented the lamb well. As for dessert, either stone fruit Eton mess or the cherry cake is a good choice. Neither is cloyingly sweet, they are both tempered and perfect. The staff even brought my hubby a scoop of apricot ice cream to celebrate his birthday. Classy touch. We left 7 Adams with the resolve to come back next year. While it is a small venue, it is cozy with enough room between tables to allow for privacy. We loved their food and wines and incredible service. Very deserving of their Michelin star. read more

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From your photos + the menu, I'd make this one sound a little more polished than the Rimini review since 7 Adams is more of a tasting-menu experience. Also, you clearly tried dishes across both menu choices, so I'd mention the variety rather than pretending everything was one person's tasting. Such a lovely tasting-menu experience at 7 Adams! The $87 five-course seasonal menu feels like a great value for this level of cooking in San Francisco, and I loved that there were multiple choices for several of the courses so we could try different dishes. We started with the stracciatella, followed by beautifully presented seasonal courses. Some of our favorites were the salsify agnolotti, blue prawn risotto, and the Superior Farms lamb loin. The risotto was especially memorable -- rich and creamy but still balanced, with shrimp, oil-cured olives, sea beans and kombu. The lamb was beautifully cooked and came with squash blossom and Jimmy Nardello peppers. I also loved the roasted vegetable side -- one of those dishes that sounds simple but ends up being surprisingly memorable. And the bread deserves its own mention Warm, fluffy, and served with butter -- dangerously easy to keep eating between courses. Dessert was a great finish. We tried both options: the stonefruit eton mess with semolina cake and apricot sorbet, and the cherry cake with salted chocolate shortbread and cherry pit bavarois. Both were creative without being overly heavy after five courses. Beautiful plating, thoughtful seasonal ingredients, and a relaxed experience despite the fine-dining setting. For $87, this is one of those tasting menus that actually feels like a great deal in SF. Would absolutely come back when the seasonal menu changes. read more

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I've heard so many great compliments about the food from the 5 Course pre-fixe menu for $87! What I Ordered: Starters ~ 1st Course & 2nd Course * Stracciatella (crispy texture with a vibrant sungold tomato sauce) 7/10 * Cured hiramasa (refreshing and citrus with a savory flavor in the aguache sauce) 10/10 Pasta ~ 3rd Course * Salsify agnotti (crunchy kale with a salted powder seasoning, warm and well-balanced) 9/10 Main Entree ~ 4th Course * Cabbage with Calabrian chiles and miso butter (The best thing!!! Caramelized snd buttery with each bite!! 100/10 * Farm Lamb Loin (easy to slice through but too chewy, fermented peach mustard was overly tangy) 5/10 Desert ~ 5th Course * Stonefruit Eton Mess (colorful presentation of tropical sorbets and light tasting on the tongue) 7/10 Other * Japanese Milk Bread is served as an accompaniment and it's a salty touch between each course! Wine * Domaine Rosé (Bright Rosé and complemented the starters perfectly!) 9.5/10 * Nebbiolo Red (Bold berries and fruit-forward that paired with the main entree) 9/10 This was my first time at a Michelin star Resturaunt and my expectations were succeeded by the impeccable service by Kareem and every server was knowledgeable on the ingredients of each dish! Highly recommend the pre-fixe menu for special occasions like birthday, anniversary or graduations!! read more

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Went to 7 Adams last week for a birthday dinner. The restaurant is nice and the service is good with an approachable and trained waitstaff. We had the 5 course dinner which sounds like a lot of food but the portions are very small. The two stand outs are the milk bread and butter and the fresh made ice cream. The rest of the meal was ok and all came out room temperature like it had been sitting around unfortunately. I don't understand the the mandatory service charges which is weird and off putting. We sat in the window seet in front which was nice and the ambience is warm and inviting. read more

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Came here for the first time to celebrate my anniversary with my husband . We were so excited to try this place out and I was extremely happy that they were able to accommodate me with a vegetarian tasting menu. The plates looked beautiful and we left super stuffed. The only downfall was the service . We felt like an afterthought by our waitress. Also didn't help that for subpar service an automatic 20% gratuity is automatically added. read more

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Was really looking forward to the tasting menu here after having really liked the owner's previous work at Marlena. The food itself was all good, but I have a hard time thinking of anything that stood out in particular. Except for the dessert, that was great. As for the interior and service, it was all wonderful. Maybe faint praise, maybe I was expecting too much after having been surprised by Marlena. Overall, very solid but not worth running to. read more

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Terrific food! Oh my gosh, let's get them 2 Michelin stars! And the service was impeccable and warm. Who could ask for more.

We had options of a 5 course menu or a 7 course menu during our reservation time at 6PM. We had an option to dine at 6:30PM for a chef's table tasting menu, but with the other member of the party having allergies of some stuff, we decided to go with the 5 / 7 option since the chef's table option didn't accommodate for allergies as it was an as-is thing. Between the 5 and 7, we decided to go for the 7. They confirmed all was good allergy-wise, etc. We each tried a red wine and those were pretty solid. Within our 7 courses, it came with the following - 1. Steamed Egg Yolk - perigord truffle, onion blossom, chilled delta asparagus - came with a side of a crispy flavorful bite as well. We ate that first, following by the egg and it was rather refreshing. So much flavor packed into a half shell. It also came with milk bread rolls and butter - so good. 2. Spring Greens - red little gems, fava bean ricotta, brokaw avocado - well dressed light salad. We were offered more milk bread rolls and of course we said yes. 3. Cured Hiramasa - yuzu, salted cucumber, smoked chives. Wasn't too sure what this was, but it wasn't bad. This and the prior dish were the least memorable in my opinion. 4. Squid Ink Tagliolini - California artichoke, fennel confit, pie mussels - so i thought it would have those items within the pasta dish, but it was all blended in. Definitely tasted mussel-ly without seeing the muscles. Pretty awesome dish. The pasta texture felt handmade, and it was really good as well. I'd prefer mine a bit less done, but flavor wise was wonderful. 5. Seared Black Cod - alguashte, chayote, pearl onion - This is the dish to come back for, if they have it that night. One of the best black cod dishes I've had, mostly because of how well it cut and how soft and buttery it was. So good! 6. Aged Liberty Farm Duck - Koji glaze, pork & duck meatball, morel - Pretty solid dish as well! All was cooked well and it looked great before and after the glaze. Yum. 7. Coffee and Caramel - Coffee mascarpone, brown butter, wild blueberry, soy caramel - Not a caramel fan, but thankfully not too much of that here. Pretty soft dessert with a base for texture. Good texture and flavors. We also got some tea and coffee (French press, no lattes or cappuccino / espresso unfortunately) and that was good as well. The environment was nice and casual, and there was a spot that was brighter but it seemed some event was going in there when we went. We had a really good time and the service was good as well. For around $200 a person after the meal, alcohol, tea/coffee, it didn't seem too bad overall. read more

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So happy I stumbled upon this spot because it ended up being the perfect place to celebrate a birthday! I've definitely seen videos about this restaurant before, but never really pieced together where it was or what type of food they served. Luckily, I was able to get a res for two about a week in advance. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, especially our waiter. He made great convo with us throughout the night, and we even found out we're both from the city, which is rare these days. The vibe inside was intimate in the best way for a date night. Anytime there's a prix fixe menu, we're usually drawn to it if it feels worth the price because it makes the decision process easier, and honestly, the chef knows better than we do. We went with the 5-course tasting menu for $87 per person. I was a little worried it wouldn't be enough food, but it definitely filled us up. My favorites were the bread and butter (even though it wasn't part of the tasting menu), the seared black cod, and the yuzu appetizer. Would definitely recommend this place for a fancy night out! read more

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We booked a table at 7 Adam's for a date/ celebration with my husband and I'm amazed by the quality to price ratio of this place. The execution of each course was flawless and the presentation on the good level too. We both enjoyed mains (juicy Shasta trout and smoky dry aged duck with crispy skin), Japanese milk bread with cultured butter was incredible and buckwheat crumble cake with salty cheese so refreshing at the end! The service was truly outstanding - staff were attentive, friendly, and anticipated every need. The timing of each course was perfect. I highly recommend 7 Adam's it for anyone looking for fine dining in a relaxed setting and 7 course dinner (which was very filling for me personally) for a great price. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday and had a great time. The food was really good and everything was nicely presented. The staff were very friendly and took good care of us. We also got a little surprise treat that wasn't on the menu, and the birthday dessert was a nice touch. We talked to the manager and he told us they change the menu pretty often, usually a couple of items at a time instead of changing the whole menu. So there should be something different to try next time. The only thing I didn't love was the lighting. It was pretty dim and made the menu a little hard to read. Other than that, we really enjoyed our dinner and would come back again. read more

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We made a reservation to have our anniversary dinner here, we parked at the Japantown garage and it was an easy 5 minute walk. We chose to get the 5 course so that we could try a larger variety of dishes, we were worried that it wouldn't be enough food, but it was more than enough especially with the sides that came with the main dishes. My favorite dishes were the sturgeon dip, the milk bread rolls, the lamb, the shepards pie that came as a side, and the hazelnut banana dessert. I found the pasta dishes, especially the one in the broth, to be a bit too salty. I did enjoy the variety of dishes and the flavors overall. I think this is a great place for a Michelin star meal that won't break the bank, I would come back for another occasion to try their evolving menu. read more

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7 Adams is one of those restaurants I've been wanting to try for quite a while and I'm so excited that I finally got to try ! Service was attentive and everyone was so sweet. They explained every single dish you're about to receive. Opted for the 5 course menu. Menu does rotate seasonally! Keep it in mind. Every bite was a surprise, a delight and worth every bit of savoring. My favorite was definitely their own take of shepherd's pie! Delicious, a truly fun dinner to experience. Ambiance is moody & romantic- very cozy I will say which can be a downside to some (I was overheating like crazy but I think that's more of a me problem) Definitely a must try at least once! read more

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I came here for my anniversary and I was really excited to eat here because I heard a lot of positive things about this place. My boyfriend made a reservation 3 weeks in advanced. The inside is cozy and a bit dimly lit. The service was really standout because of the friendly and attentive service. My boyfriend and I got the seasonal 5 course pre-fixe menu. This was about $87 per person. The amouse bouche was a Japanese milk bread. The bread was an absolute winner in my book because it was fluffy and just had a nice taste. The butter was really smooth and went well with the bread. The first course was a crudo. The fish tasted really fresh and I was content with how it tasted. I also got the Monterey squid which was an extra $7. The squid was cooked well and didn't have a tough texture. I think the real let down was the rice because it was too mushy for my preference. I liked the flavors all together and it tasted refreshing. For the main course, I had the trout. I liked how the skin was crispy and I thought the portion size was nice. The bone broth was a bit too salty and this overpowered the taste of the fish. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention how small the lamb course was in comparison to the portion size of my course (see picture). I love tiramisu so naturally that's what I had for dessert. It had a pleasant coffee taste that was balanced out by the chocolate. It wasn't too sweet. When you consider that this place has a Michelin star, I think that the 5 course pre-fixe menu is a great way to experience this kind of dining. I enjoyed the novelty of eating here, but I'm not sure I would come back due to the inconsistency with some of the courses. Every course had elements that I thought were really well done, but there was something a bit off within the dish that detracted a bit from my experience in each course. By far my favorite thing was the milk bread and if I could, I'd buy a whole loaf! read more

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Friendly service and nice ambiance but was left wanting more standout flavors from a few dishes. Would give a 3.5 - smoked sturgeon dip: the crackers itself did not add to the dish - tasted like cardboard. Dip was watery, wished it had a better consistency - tagliatelle: had an acidity that was not balanced with any richness, didn't quite make sense - dry aged lamb: the accompanying blue corn grits was over salted. The lamb was tender and nicely cooked though! The brussel sprout puree and carrot was just one note against the jus, needed accompaniments that cut against the sauce. - sticky toffee cranberry : nicely done dessert! I enjoyed the variety of textures from the crunchy oat and the tartness of cranberry to cut the sweetness read more

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I celebrated a large birthday here with my parents and perhaps the restaurant is fatigued with the number of Birthdays and anniversaries celebrated here. I received a small scoop of ice cream with a candle to celebrate, they should do more. The food: Mixed green salad : Basic greens with a heavy Cesar dressing - 2.5 out of 5 Risotto - Smokey flavors from the chicken fat cooked al dente 3.5 out out of 5 Lamb shepherds pie - Best dish here, a bit salty but excellent mashed potato's and the braised lamb was delicious 4 out of 5 Rack of lamb - Cooked correctly, but served at room temperature, smaller portion, safe basic interpretation of this dish 3.5 out of 5 Service - Well trained, but not warm. The hostess was great, but the wait staff almost had an assembly line feel. Overall 3 out of 5 stars - There was no single dish which would inspire me to come back. read more

Amazing chefs tasting for Valentines! Made reservations for this right when they opened at midnight and it was pretty easy. Leading up to the dinner, they sent several text reminders which is really nice. We came in and was greeted and seated really fast. Our server Nadia was amazing and nice. The tasting was amazing. We loved the little bites that opened up our appetite. The bread and butter was absolutely to die for especially since I am always a bread person. My favorite dishes were the Orzo, and Ribeye. The oysters were Deff a nice bite as well. Overall, loved everything about this place. read more

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My friend made a dinner reservation on a weekday at 7 Adams for a 5 course meal since I was visiting Bay Area after 3 years. We had amazing time - the place is busy but not too loud and great ambiance. Our server was very nice and suggested some recommendations for us to avoid certain foods. I was quite full after going through all 5 courses. Everything I ate was just awesome with great blend of flavors and textures. read more

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Ambiance and loud and bustling inside - and a bit cramped too. Sitting at the chefs counter, you're basically almost elbow to elbow with the people next to you. Highlights: - Bread: Super soft, delicious japanese milk bread - Black Cod: Skin was still nice and crispy while not too hard to break. Cod cooked almost perfectly: very flaky. Good flavor with the sea urchin foam. - Orange and Bay Leaf: Good contrast of flavors and textures. Misses: - Buffalo Wing: Really not a fan, the buffalo sauce was too overpowering read more

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Had an incredible dinner here with my mom the other night! We got the 5 course meal - which was a great choice because we left so surprisingly full! The 7 course would've been too much. Highlights included the pasta dishes (we tried both of the first 2 choices) - the pasta was perfectly cooked and both had a great combination of flavors and textures. Everything was so perfectly balanced between soft and crunchy, sweet and savory. The desserts were also INCREDIBLE. I am not usually a fan of mint and chocolate together but the way those flavors came together in the dessert blew my mind. You had to get a little of everything on the spoon for the perfect bite. They'll give you 2 servings of their house milk bread as well which is great with the smaller first 2 courses. For $87, this is one of the best tasting menu deals in SF for the quality and innovation. Would highly recommend for a special occasion! We did have to wait an additional 15 mins past our reservation time, but they have heaters outside so it's not too bad. read more

7 Adams - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a meal! First of all, to find a michelin star restaurant in the city with a seven course tasting menu under $130 is pretty rare. It does seem like more affordable michelin star spots are popping up, but often with fewer courses or a more pick-and-choose menu (like their 5 course menu). We opted for the 7 course tasting menu since it featured a good variety and allowed you to try multiple of the entree options. The menu started with two bites not listed, milk bread with butter, and a beet tartlet with crab salad and crab reduction gelatin, both which of which were devine and a great way to start the meal. We continued through the tasting menu and thoroughly enjoyed just about every course. There was only one course (pasta) that I wasn't a huge fan of, and it wasn't that it was bad, everything else was just so good, that it felt a little generic. Everything else was so amazing though, the scallops, salad, oyster, trout, and the lamb loin and the lamb belly that came with it. I had never tried lamb belly before, but I absolutely hope to again. The dessert was a kitchen sink sundae, but the real star for me was the homemade blackberry cookies & cream ice cream we got for our celebration. When I first heard fruit and cookies & cream together, I was skeptical, but it was perfection. Like I would've bought it in a pint if I could've. We made a reservation for our anniversary, and by the time we finally decided we wanted to come here, a week and a half before, they only had 9pm available. So, if you want a more standard dinner time, plan to book your reservation a bit further in advance. Service was great, ambiance was great - dark and romantic, but also good for any non-romantic occasion as well. read more

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One day I would like to meet all 7 Adams and thank them for this amazing meal. We had been waiting to come here for the past year and finally settled on my birthday dinner- it did not disappoint. From the moment I saw the neon 7 outside of the door I knew we made the right decision. Everyone that works at this restaurant is super friendly and the perfect amount of attentive to enjoy your meal and also get what you need if something is missing. We had the 5 course meal. The seven was tempting but the 5 was calling our names. We received some bread to start out which was fluffy and yummy. It paired well with the Pinot noir I ordered, which also tasted lovely with the rest of the courses. Standouts for me: Honey nut squash veloute- I can't describe how this dish really hit the spot, savory and delicious Saffron cavatelli & beef cappelletti: we each chose different second courses and I am glad we got to share. Good luck picking Ken out because they are both great! Dry aged lamb- wow, first time I have had lamb and wanted more. Brussels sprouts puree was fantastic. Peppermint mocha- I will Never order the beverage again because this dessert is superior. I would love to be able to come back and try the chef's counter one day. Dear 7 Adams: Thanks for making my birthday awesome and keep on doing what you are doing 7 Adams, I'm not sure which Adam(s) made my meal but I am pretty sure you are all amazing. read more

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I came here for a birthday dinner. The service was attentive and thoughtful, but not intrusive. They have two menus: one is a seven course menu which is not customizable and the other is a five course menu which is what we had. The first two courses were appetizers. One was a seafood dip served on a sesame chip, which was light and refreshing. The second course was crudo with citrus elements. The third course was pasta. We had the spinach ravioli and mini duck dumplings. All of the portions were small, but flavorful. The main course was lamb, very flavorful around the fatty parts. The center was slightly raw. The shepherd's pie was smooth and creamy, integrated with the flavor from the lamb sauce. Finally, we had a selection of their desserts. All were excellent finishes to the meal, refreshing and not too sweet. read more

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We tried a seven-course meal, and unfortunately the only standout dish was the steak strip. Most of the courses were noticeably on the salty side, at least to my taste. On the positive side, the ambience and service were excellent. The staff were very friendly and attentive. In hindsight, I should have requested that they skip the detailed introductions of each dish as they set them down--I get a bit uneasy about people talking directly over my food while I'm about to eat. For the price point, I expected a bit of bigger portions or more consistently well-executed dishes. Overall, the experience felt a bit overpriced for what was served, despite the pleasant environment and great service. read more

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Oh my gosh. Tons of people rave about this place. I'm not sure what else I can say other than, every praise is correct. This was my first Michelin star dining experience. Booked like 25 days in advance. Every course was so well spaced and paced. Service was clean, professional, and kind. We got seated in the back of the restaurant and the lighting was so dim. I get the ambience, but we had a 5pm reservation and were shocked when we walked outside while there was still light because that restaurant made it feel like 9pm at night. Their food is seasonal which is a huge part of their appeal! The first course when we went was a tomato with a bunch of other small tomatoes and avocado cream and micro greens and let me tell you I have never ever experienced a tomato so juicy and flavorful! The bulk of this was just a tomato! And I loved it! Packed with so many textures and fun surprises with each bite. Incredible start. Second course was a delicious butternut squash soup with lots of other additions that I can't remember in full. This does remind me that the only recommendation I would have besides increasing the light level is probably to slow down on the food descriptions or keep a menu at the table so I can know what I'm eating as I'm eating it. Every dish had like 10 different items in it which was wonderful but I definitely forgot these tiny bits of what I was eating by the time I was tasting. Squid with XO sauce made me like squid (very rare), my pear agnottis were simply delicious, the pork chop was huge, and my fish with a foam was so so so good. Like I said, hard to remember exactly what I was eating outside of the main recipe item since these combos are so unique and fresh and expert-level flavor combos, but all you need to know is this menu was somewhere between "bidding farewell to summer" and "welcoming fall" and it nailed it perfectly. 10/10 would go again. It's ok if you need to use your phone light in the dark to read the menu. We did get a weird $7 extra charge and I don't remember ordering anything extra or off menu but I also didn't want to ask about it/argue to disrupt what was a perfectly paced dining experience when the overall cost was like $150 per person. Oh well. read more

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My group and I all chose the $87 5-course menu. Service was good, but not as amazing as we were expecting. I didn't mind the pace of the food, but i saw that the table next to us started way after us and somehow ended up finished earlier than us. Nothing wrong with the pace and service- just an interesting note. Also, thankfully, i had ordered a drink but the server forgot about it. when we reminded him, he ended up comping us the soda because he had forgotten. Dinner started with free butter and bread. We were able to get seconds of this. This was maybe my favorite of the dinner. First course was the crudo. My sister is pregnant so we asked if she could get a different dish since she cant eat raw fish. The server said no problem! What they gave her was a piece of lettuce in the scallop crudo sauce... No shade, but I don't really feel like this is an okay substitution or accomodation? A piece of lettuce for raw fish crudo? We were thinking she would get one of the dishes from the 7-course meal, even if it was a smaller dish, no problem. We were a bit disappointed with a piece of lettuce. All other dishes were solid. One that I was a bit confused about was the butternut squash rings they gave us with our "mains". They seemed a bit tough and I didn't love the flavor? Might just be me. Overall, it was a good experience. We got seated in the back and all the mirrors and book decor was trippy. I'm glad there were heaters. It was perfect for me, but a bit too hot/ warm for my group members. I dont think I'd come back but im glad I tried it out! read more

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TLDR: Dinner at the Chef's Counter - worth it. Not a perfect meal, but zero regrets. Ambiance (4/5): * They made the most of the usual small SF interior without feeling over cramped. * Lively environment with enough noise to feel upbeat but not annoyingly loud. * You get to sit higher up at the Chef's Counter to see some prep and the rest of the restaurant Service (5/5): * Standard excellent Michelin service. * Love seeing the head chef/owner getting work done! * Kind of wished the head chef/owner cracked a couple smiles with us, but I chalked it up to the tortured artist. Menu (5/5): * Ten courses, all varied, interesting, whimsical, and tasty. Food (4/5): * Execution was just short of perfect. Each dish had one "small" element that seemed to be missing in balance or execution. * For example, the pasta was too al dente. I appreciate al dente, but the level of it was distracting with every bite. * Keep in mind I'm coming at this from a Michelin reputation and price perspective. read more

A wonderful tasting menu experience! And bonus that it's a more affordable option compared to other tasting menu options in the city. Service and ambiance were great. We made a reservation only a few days beforehand but it was smooth. We were sat in the back area, which seemed to be an enclosed patio. I liked it, it felt warm and intimate. There were some chilly drafts coming through, but there were heaters nearby and some blankets available for extra warmth if needed. We opted for the 5 course menu. I felt that it was enough to be satisfied fully. Since I was with my partner, we both got different options for dishes when it was available since we could try the other's plate. For the food, I thought it was overall lovely. Some dishes stood out more than others. I know people rave about the milk bread, but I actually thought was just okay - it had a little too much salt topping on it and we had to shake off the excess salt. But the butter was a perfect temperature and spread for the bread. I didn't think the sturgeon dip was too noteworthy. It was a nice opener though. The haramisa was so interesting! Appreciated the intrigue with this dish. My partner got the duck confit pasta option, which was an optional upgrade. It was worth it though because that was easily one of the best dishes- the consommé was so rich and smooth. My favorite dish was the seared black cod. The top was wonderfully crunchy and the fish meat was a great flavor. It had a side of a squash(?) in orange foam, which was a little interesting to me - I don't think that added much to the dish and probably would be fine without it. The menu ended with delicious desserts, which was nice! I usually don't expect good desserts for these experiences so I was pleasantly surprised. The ice cream in the desserts were a nice topping to the overall experience. I would definitely recommend trying the 5 course menu out, especially if you like tasting menus but don't want to break the bank. I will note that the taxes and fees at the end add up - the sf mandate fee was kind of random and took us by surprise. Would have appreciated some clarify on what that fee entailed. I hope that fee goes directly to the workers. read more

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Had a pleasant experience here! Casual fine dining. We opted for the 7 course menu and left feeling so full! Service was SO FAST. Felt like they were coming out with the next dish the moment we finished our current dish. Almost a little too fast for me...that's just a preference! As for the food, we felt like the first half of the menu was the star. We could taste the intentions behind the flavors, but we felt like the concept was a little all over the place. Despite that, each dish was great! The only one I didn't think was all that great was actually the washugyu striploin. It wasn't as tender as I had expected. Overall great spot for a celebration while staying casual. read more

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We opted for the standard 5-course tasting menu for $87 per person and were honestly blown away. First of all, the amount of food you get across the 5 courses is fulsome, to say the least. We walked out absolutely stuffed, and I felt bad I simply didn't have enough room to finish my delicious dessert. Service is top notch, from the second you walk into 7 Adams throughout the entire meal. Staff were attentive, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. No rushing, pretentiousness, or pushing to upgrade/order alcohol/etc. A number of dishes really surprised us positively. We loved the soup - warm, inviting, and hearty without being too heavy. We were also surprised that we l-o-v-e-d the snake river farm pork loin. We typically don't enjoy or order pork loin, but 7 Adams made it perfectly moist, tender, and balanced across the plate. The agnolotti was also delicious. Both desserts on our menu (tiramisu and apple cake) were spot on. The only dish that was a slight miss for us was the monterey squid - it felt a bit out of place on the menu, the rice was too hard, and it was relatively pedestrian. One more shoutout to their house-made bread with pillowy soft butter. Ambiance and decor is lovely - perfect for a date night, special celebration, or just dinner with friends. We've had the privilege of enjoying a variety of tasting menus in SF (Saison, Benu, Lazy Bear, Gary Danko, and others), and 7 Adams is now one of our favorites, especially taking into consideration value, service, and overall experience. Will come back next time to try their Chef's Counter experience! read more

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Well executed, with thoughtful flavor and presentation. The tasting menu format kept things interesting. Service was attentive and smooth. The space felt cozy and elevated. One miss for me was the sweetbread course. The crust was way too aggressive and overwhelmed the more delicate components it just didn't let the ingredients shine. It a $27 add on and wasn't really worth it... That said, the rest of the menu made up for it. The halibut was incredible and was the most memorable dish of the night. Definitely worth a visit if you're into fine dining with creativity and depth. read more

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valentine's day dinner It was the perfect spot to celebrate, from the vibes to the food. I think their valentine's menu is a little different from their usual one, but it was a 6-course tasting focused on seafood and seasonal californian ingredients my favorite was the ribeye with bone marrow wine sauce, plus the braised lamb shoulder croquette on the side. Genuinely one of the nicest pieces of meat I've had. I also loved the saffron dough orzo with prawn. It was super umami with the perfect chewy texture. we literally ate that course so slowly because we didn't want it to end. Other standouts: the feuille de brick (venison tartare wrapped in malsouka), the milk bread, and the well balanced dessert and they sent us home with homemade pear & chocolate scones, which i ate for breakfast the next day and they were so good read more

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Definitely make a reservation online as it can get busy! We visited for a birthday dinner and were seated on the patio area - it basically feels like you're outside since it's paved, walled, and covered but had a nice romantic ambiance for a date. The service was amazing, everything came out at a nice pace and we were never lacking! They have a 5 or 7 course menu. We opted for the 5 and were full after! There are a few options to choose from within the set menu so it was fun to swap and get to try everything. We really loved the fish as well as the lamb (best lamb we've ever had). It was really great how the entrees also came with little sides, so the dishes felt complex and exciting. Will return to try the 7 course sometime! read more

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The food was great and the service was mostly great.Something that's bothering me that overshadows the meal: I brought a $250 bottle of wine that was 15 years old. I asked them to decant it tableside. They take it to a decanting station anyway. There were 3 decanters lined up next to each other. They were keeping track of mine by where the bottle was placed. I thought it was placed on the right at first, then maybe the middle. When it came, my guest noted that it tasted young, very young for 15 years. I noted it tasted very different than other vintages I've had of this wine. That different of a vintage? Did they mix my special nostalgic and very expensive bottle up with their 2024 ceritas? Probably not, but I'm not sure, and that's exactly why I asked for it to be decanted tableside. Updating my review to 2 stars because it's been 2 days and I'm still very upset that they ruined my the experience with my $250 wine. The wine was worth more than the meal and no one is bringing it up because it's a sore subject because we think we got tricked. They turned my nostalgic $250 bottle of wine into a bad memory. It is impossible to replace this bottle of wine, this memory. Why is it so hard to decant by the table side when the customer asks for that to happen for their $250 bottle so they know that that's what they're drinking??! This wine would have cost $700+ at this restaurant! read more

this one-star Michelin restaurant is one of the more affordable ones in the city! they have 5- ($87/pp) or 7-course ($127/pp) options, but everyone at the table must choose the same course, and the 7-course menu is fixed, allowing no substitutions. since one of us had a seafood-free restriction, we went for the 5-course. for the 3rd course (pasta), there were 3 options but the first 2 were vegetarian and the last 1 was an additional $17. similarly, the ribeye in the 4th course was an additional $57. so if you didn't want to supplement, the 3rd course likely wouldn't have meat, and the 4th was a choice of trout or lamb for our menu. the complimentary milk bread was fire. our server was generous enough to give us two. the rest of the dishes were aesthetically plated and required a little appreciation of food gastronomy but not every flavor was a hit with us. for example, I thought the trout didn't pair with the diced potatoes. read more

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My favorite meal on a recent trip to San Francisco. We chose to go with the 7 course tasting menu, which turned out to be an excellent decision. Looking at my pictures and the printed menu, there were several things we were served in addition to what was on the menu, which was a pleasant surprise. My favorite bites were the crudo, the black cod, and the dessert which was a chocolate black sesame cake with ice cream. The gnocchi was also the best I ever had, so creamy! The rolls, which weren't listed on the menu, was also the best bread I had on the trip. Service was excellent, as we never had to fill our water glasses, and they brought fresh flatware for every course. read more

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