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    Beluga

    4.2 (20 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BELUGA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Best Russian restaurant in the SF Bay Area. Wonderfully delicious food and great venue. If you're not Russian, find a Russian person to help you book and walk you through the entire event, because it's not self-explanatory at all and unlike most American restaurants. I've created lots of wonderful memories here and can't wait to come back.

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    Great food. Good music. A lot of fun memory. Friendly atmosphere Highly recommend for the party of 30 or more guest.

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    Red Tavern - Beef Stroganoff

    Red Tavern

    4.1(408 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Outer Richmond
    •$$

    Excellent good and quite atmosphere. We've been there three times and aways enjoyed. Plenty of…read morestreet parking if you get there early.

    Ever find a place to be...lacking hospitality to new faces in a restaurant?…read more Let's talk about the service first. We came on a Friday night and there were 2-3 other tables. Our server did not give us a breakdown of any dish, or even the categories on the menu (which by the way, are in Russian). They kinda expected us to "know" everything on the menu. My wife and I ended up googling EVERYTHING, and deciding on what to eat after reading other yelp reviews and what the dishes looked like. After taking a good 10mins of googling and figuring out what to order, we had to raise our hand several times, to a point where we had to call our waiter over vocally and with a hand wave to take our order. The restaurant really isn't big with only 2 other tables being occupied, and I guess locals do come here often and chat with the servers, but we're talking a good extra 5min of not looking at a menu and just waiting. People are raving about the service but I personally just didn't experience the same kind of hospitality. We ordered a borsch, a beef stroganoff, and a viennese schnitzel. I wouldn't say the food came out slow, but it was at the pace of a homecooked meal. The borsh tasted a lot better than ones I've had, and the sour cream was very creamy and fresh. The beef stroganoff was the star of the show with how flavorful and creamy it was. The beef was very tender, and the kasha was especially good. It's definitely enough to fill one person up. The viennese schnitzel is basically a fried pork cutlet (like a katsu) but with different seasonings and paired with some kind of red sauce. The mashed potatoes...were just mashed potatoes. The portion felt a little small for the price for what you get, pork cutlet and mashed potatoes being $27. I can see how authentic this place is, but being tucked so far away in Richmond naturally gets it lower foot traffic than other more accessible spots. The food is delicious and if people are willing to take their grandparents here, then you know it's authentic. I just wish the service was more attentive. The portions to price ratio was also pretty low, and I left feeling a little hungry despite spending $75 before tax and tip for 2. This place is feels more geared to reminiscing a childhood flavor with the family over a date night IMO.

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    Red Tavern - Interior

    Interior

    Red Tavern - Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

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    Dacha Kitchen & Bar - Beef stew (goulash) over pureed potatoes

    Dacha Kitchen & Bar

    4.8(189 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Lower Nob Hill

    I have been to Dacha for a casual dinner with a friend, for a birthday dinner with my mom and her…read morepartner, for an intimate date with my wife, for a special event they held (Georgian Food prix fixe) and for a wedding celebration. Every single time I have felt so very warmly welcomed, nourished and taken care of. This is a unique experience in the San Francisco restaurant scene. Dacha means "summer home", it's a special family getaway and that is how coming to Dacha feels. The beautiful couple that owns the restaurant, Katya and Suki, have put their entire heart and soul into this space. It is welcoming to everyone, but has a special place in the hearts of the LGBTQ community. Do not hesitate to try this spot out. It's incredibly special.

    I had been planning to visit Dacha for brunch for a long time, so I was really looking forward to…read morefinally coming here. Unfortunately, this time I left feeling like something was just missing. First of all, their steamer was broken, so the only coffee available was black coffee. Coffee is an essential part of breakfast for me, so that was disappointing. I feel like at a place that focuses on brunch and breakfast, it would be nice to have a good variety of coffee options and different kinds of milk. That said, I really enjoyed the syrniki! I especially liked the slightly brûléed, caramelized top -- it was a fun and unique idea, almost like crème brûlée. Unfortunately, the draniki didn't impress me at all. They were quite hard, especially around the edges, and not juicy at all. The buckwheat with meat also had very little flavor and felt like it was missing salt and seasoning. I honestly don't want to leave a bad review or give the place a low rating because I really like the concept of Dacha, the atmosphere, and the people behind it. I genuinely want to support what they are trying to create. But at the same time, I want my review to be honest, and unfortunately, my experience this time wasn't very positive. I truly wish the team lots of success and hope everything comes together for them. I would definitely like to come back and give Dacha another chance, because I really want to enjoy their food and experience the place the way I had imagined. Maybe we simply came on an off day.

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    Dacha Kitchen & Bar - Bar area

    Bar area

    Dacha Kitchen & Bar - Potatoes and mushrooms and eggplant roll

    Potatoes and mushrooms and eggplant roll

    Dacha Kitchen & Bar - Sitting area at the living room

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    Sitting area at the living room

    Seakor Polish Delicatessen

    Seakor Polish Delicatessen

    4.4(329 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Outer Richmond
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    If you're looking for a curated, artisanal boutique with mood lighting, keep driving. But if you…read morewant a **bare-bones, old-school Polish butcher** that prioritizes the craft of smoke and salt over aesthetics, Seakor is a San Francisco institution that demands a visit. This is a masterclass in traditional meat curing. The selection of **smoked meats** is unparalleled in the city. The **Hunter sausage** has that perfect snap and deep, forest-floor smokiness, while the **Summer sausage** and **Garlic sausage** are consistently balanced and flavorful. For the true aficionados, the **head cheese** is exceptional--properly seasoned and authentic. Beyond the butcher counter, they stock a solid wall of imported **Polish mustards, sauces, and delicacies** that you simply won't find at a standard grocer. **The Experience:** * **Service:** Straightforward and efficient. Don't expect small talk; expect your order to be handled with professional precision. * **Selection:** A deep dive into Polish pantry staples and world-class deli meats. * **Vibe:** No frills, high quality, and unapologetically traditional. For anyone serious about high-quality charcuterie or looking to stock a proper Polish pantry, Seakor is the definitive destination in the Richmond.

    This past Sunday, I requested a sampler of sausage from the clerk that I could gift to my father…read more He was able to provide me with 3 sausages that he said were bestsellers, and the price was extremely reasonable. The clerk kindly told me "say hi to your dad" at the end of our exchange. The next day, I arrived with some friends who were from out of town. The store had one other customer that finished his purchase shortly after we arrived. After my friend made their sausage purchase, I went up to the same clerk from the day before and thanked him for picking out great sausages the day prior. He did not acknowledge my words, and told me "your friends are too loud." I did not fully comprehend his words, and he told me again "your friends are too loud." We were definitely a lively group, but not overly loud or disruptive. We all walked away a bit confused. I genuinely wanted to thank him for his help the day before but I'm not sure it was received. Seeing the other reviews which share his odd, and even racist and rude statements definitely tracks. TLDR: Yummy sausages but unreliable customer service from the clerk.

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    Seakor Polish Delicatessen
    Seakor Polish Delicatessen

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    Leopold's - Paprika Beef Goulash

    Leopold's

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    3.2 mi•Russian Hill
    •$$

    My father and partner went to Leopold's to watch the Austria World Cup match this summer. They…read moreended up losing, but it didn't matter because the atmosphere and food of Leopold's made it all okay. We went for lunch when they usually don't open up until dinner time. A limited menu and ample seating made this a really great experience. They had a small food menu filled with authentic options and a nice drink list available. My father and partner both went for the sausage sandwich which was loaded with sauerkraut and mustard. I ordered the Flammekuchen flatbread (basically a flatbread pizza) with caramelized onions and devoured it. It all washed down nicely with ice cold European beer. If we find ourselves in Russian Hill again, we will definitely try to revisit Leopold's.

    I really like the German and Austrian decor, especially the long built-in wooden benches in the…read morebooths. The staff are super friendly, the portions are good, and they have a great selection of imported beers. The salads have also been good and fresh. The rest of the food is either overly sour or just plain bland, the noodles were mushy. I really wish the schnitzel had more flavor and a crispy coating because mine was soft and unseasoned. My biggest issue is serving these imported beers in warm glasses. The beer warms up almost immediately, loses that crisp taste, and becomes less enjoyable with every sip. With a beer list this good, the glass should never take away from it.

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    Leopold's - Interior and boots of beer

    Interior and boots of beer

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    Leopold's - Weissbier

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    Weissbier

    Paprika - A variety of authentic Czech - Hungarian dishes at Paprika restaurant in San Francisco.Include chicken paprikash ,goulash ,grilled sausages

    Paprika

    4.4(477 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Mission
    •$$

    10/10 highly recommend!!…read more First time trying Paprika via a delivery app, and we ordered: 1 x Gourmet Sausage Polish Kielbasa Appetizer (SO good!!!) 1 × Chicken Paprikash (Chicken was suuuuper tender & the sauce is delicious) 1 x Szeged Goulash (Our favorite!!! The pork is crazyyy tender and the sauce was incredible!!) 1 x Homemade Apple Strudl (The perfect dessert!) We recently moved to the neighborhood, and can't wait to support this restaurant in person next time. :) Paprika rules!!

    tldr: cozy Hungarian restaurant in the mission!…read more Right off the 24th St BART, this spot is super convenient to get to. They offer reservations, but I don't think they're necessary unless you're going with a larger party. We made a reservation for Saturday around 6 PM, but the restaurant was empty when we arrived. The space is small but very cozy. I imagine once it's darker outside that the warm, intimate atmosphere would make it a great date spot. We got the goulash and sausages. The goulash is more stew-like than soup-like. It was tasty and straightforward, though I was expecting a bit more depth from the paprika. The sausages were 10/10. We tried the Hungarian Sweet and German Spice, and I highly recommend the latter if you're looking for one that packs a punch. The plate comes with a few gherkins, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes with gravy, which made for a well-rounded mix of flavors and textures.

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    Paprika - Czech - Hungarian dinner and Pilsner beer at Paprika restaurant in San Francisco.

    Czech - Hungarian dinner and Pilsner beer at Paprika restaurant in San Francisco.

    Paprika - European draft beers served in glass boots and steins at Paprika, San Francisco

    European draft beers served in glass boots and steins at Paprika, San Francisco

    Paprika - Hungarian goulash with bread and beer at Paprika San Francisco

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    Hungarian goulash with bread and beer at Paprika San Francisco

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