Came to Wayfare Tavern for a work dinner and was impressed by the environment and great service. It…read morefeels like an elevated bistro with a fun lively interior and really cozy dishes. Ioved the complimentary popover and the fact that they give you one per person! It's super light for a starter bread and perfect dipped in the olive oil/butter combo. For my entree I got the pork chop which was served with baked beans cooked with bacon and onion and baked apples. It felt like a great fall dish, really cozy and warm but definitely on the heavier side and the pork and beans combo were a bit salty. We got the donuts to share for dessert and they were the perfect sweet treat to end the meal! Service was excellent and really quick to clear our dishes between each course (bread, app, entree and dessert). I appreciated the speed cause a lot of dinner spots tend to wait around and we were happy to finish dinner early after a long work day.

Had an extremely mediocre meal last night at Wayfare Tavern. We showed up a few minutes early and…read morewere asked to wait in the bar. Found a bar table 2-top and sat down. We were given menus. Then we waited 15 minutes and were never approached for a drink. Oh well,,, hostess came and founds up and took us to our table. Said table was VERY small and shoved into a very small corner in back of a smallish but VERY loud room. Server took at least 10 minutes to greet our table and take a drink order. Drinks were fine but nothing to write home about. Ordered deviled eggs for an appetizer. Smoked paprika flavor was overwhelming and we left 4 of the six eggs uneaten. Dinner guest ordered Flat iron steak and fries. Said it was ok "Like a steak at Chili's". He left half his steak and didn't want a box to take the leftover. Also ordered the Mac-n-cheese side and said it was bland and had a mushy texture. I ordered the Black Cod. It was under seasoned and bland. Server was fine and I mean that in the most average and forgettable way. While I understand the restaurant was busy and they can't help noise levels or where we were sat (someone has to sit in that table, right?), I'm most disappointed in the things they could have controlled. Timely, friendly service and well seasoned quality food should be the cornerstones of any good restaurants and Wayfare Tavern displayed neither last night. One other rule I need to remember to live by. ALWAYS check yelp reviews vs. OpenTable. OT consistently has EXTREMELY high reviews that don't always "add up". Wayfare Tavern, for example is a 4.7 stars in over 8,300 reviews, while it only receives 3.9 stars in Yelp with over 4,000 people reviewing it on this platform. Just my opinion but for context I eat out for work 3-4x a weeks all over the country and Wayfare did not come close to a 4.7 star or even a 3.9 star experience.

The best place in SF!! the food was amaizing and the best Service ! We had a great time on August…read more27th celebreating a birthday

Great ambiance and cocktails! We had the kampachi crudo, Brussels sprouts, za'atar fries with…read moreharissa ketchup, skewered steak, and the lamb hache. Three of us split the food family style and it was the perfect amount! We enjoyed most of it -- but we were on consensus that the lamb hache wasn't what we expected or something we would order again. The steak was PERFECTLY cooked to medium rare and the fries stayed crispy the whole dinner. What made this five stars for sure is the service! Our server was so helpful and checked in on us the right amount. Overall, will keep coming back!

Finally made it to Elena's this weekend for a family dinner, and it was worth the wait. The space…read moreis beautiful, and the Día de los Muertos decorations were so nicely incorporated. Service was warm and efficient. We ordered quesa birria tacos for the adults and quesadilla for our daughter. Everything came out beautifully presented, with fresh components. The quesabirria was juicy and packed with flavor, and the meat was amazingly tender while the deep fried taco shell gave the needed crunch. The diping broth and the sauce were to the point too! Our daughter loved her quesadilla plate, especially the guacamole. I also loved the house margarita. We'll definitely be back, and I'd like to plan ahead for a bigger family celebration here.

Elena's is a lively spot in San Francisco's West Portal district…read more Definitely worth some reservations. Excellent traditional dishes, large portions. We celebrated a birthday with a half dozen friends.The restaurant is well organized and we received a nice table and great service. I m going back!!!

Wow this place was so amazing! Not only were the servers so friendly, kind, and accommodating but…read morethe food was also incredible. I loved the decor all around the restaurant with adorable cow art and a very clean feel. The servers and hosts were coming over to chat with us and just made us feel so welcome and special. From the second you walk in until the second you leave you are in good hands. It's also right across from the train so it's super easy to get there! I don't normally like horseradish, but the burger came with the perfect amount of horseradish where it tasted very fresh and added a good burst of flavor without being overwhelming! The fries were delicious and crispy. 10 out of 10 food, service, and environment. I would give them more stars if I could.

If you happen to stumble upon Marlowe like we did I'm confident that you will leave as full and…read moresatisfied as we did. A charming little bistro inspired by the Marlowe cows, I'm assuming, managed to stun us with several memorable dishes. The warm deviled eggs were an excellent start. Savory yet delicate enough to not weigh us down right at the beginning of our meal. The horseradish aioli wasn't for me, but I can see its appeal for a certain audience. You give me a Calabrian chili sauce and it's guaranteed to make me happy and this shrimp with sweet corn was no exception. Again, light but a punchy flavor that was enjoyable. I could go on and on about the different dishes we tried but the real standout of the night was the pork tenderloin with chorizo and peaches. The sweetness from the peaches somehow managed to enhance the flavor of the chorizo. This dish gives you a bold, savory and sweet bite all together but still won't have you feeling super heavy. The portion size is perfect. Im hoping to return soon for another exquisite meal.

I love the vibe here! The people at the front were friendly and welcoming with a warm greeting, the…read morecustomers were chatting with a full and proper casual environment for those meeting and greeting or just heading over after work, and the recap of the football game was on all the televisions! LA lost, for those who care. The bbq brisket tasted good with a good crust or bark, and the collard greens were also good! I would also go back to try all of their options from rib tips to tri-tip. Pro tip: For takeout, I had my own sides such as kimchi and wild rice, and I added my secret not-so-secret chilli crisp Xtra Crispy from Fly by Jing - sooo good.

Excellent quality food & service. The "Smoke Buddy Platter" served 3 hungry eaters with generous…read moreportions of chicken, brisket, pork ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Highly recommend!!!

Came here with a large party for a bday where we had the side room booked. Very spacious with a…read moregroup of 20+ still! We had a set menu due to the large party but everything was amazing. The artichoke dip was nice and rich and had large chunks of artichoke, and calamari rings were super crispy, both 5/5. Main course I got the steak which came cooked perfectly. Nice medium rare and tender, barely needed knife work. Also got to try a friends chicken parm and that was really good too. Don't forget to order the espresso martinis, they make it really well! We ordered 27 of them lol

It was decent but I felt a little overhyped…read more We had reservations which you need here, it gets slammed. Espresso martinis were delicious. We ordered the calamari which was decent, truffle fries, and prawn cocktail. Prawns were not cleaned properly. Everything was good but not mind blowing. Id come again to try an entree but I feel there's better places to go.

Stopped by after a doctor's appointment. It's right across the street from the new CPMC hospital…read more Where else in this city can you get a plate of meat and potatoes for less than $15! Truly, I marvel at their economy. The brisket was a bit dry. Maybe because I requested au jus instead of gravy? The baked potato was not super hot. The baked beans were delicious, no complaints. The portion is incredible. I would come here again and I'd like to try the round of beef. I love that you step up to the counter and just order whatever looks good to you. Service was very fast and friendly.

Ordered the dinner plate with slim portion of brisket doused in BBQ sauce, along with potato salad…read more& a dinner roll. The brisket was actually tender by itself but rather flavorless. The BBQ sauce helped with flavor but became over-bearingly sweet. The mashed potatoes were probably the best part. The potato salad was quite tasteless and overall not appetizing as per table opinion. Dinner roll was just alright. They had really cheap red wine that upset almost all of our stomachs. Cheap for a reason! As they were putting together my order the guy asked if I wanted a dinner roll which I thought came with the meal. Meal came out to $17 something instead of the $13 so I guess the dinner roll was extra... Wish that was prefaced but my fault for not looking closely at the menu. There is just so much going on in the shop it's easy to miss! I thought the vibes were super cool though.

Made reservations for 12:45pm on a Saturday and they were able to seat us a bit earlier. There was…read morea dress code of "smart casual" but many were in very casual attire. Perhaps they enforce more strictly for dinner? We shared the traditional salad, French dip, cheeseburger, and key lime pie. Salad was pretty good, we enjoyed the mustard-honey dressing. French dip was good but not super mindblowing. I wasn't the biggest fan of the cheeseburger because the yellow mustard gave it a cheap deli vibe. Fries were great though, the beef tallow taste was noticeable and the texture was similar to In N Out fries. Key lime pie was solid, loved the crust. Service was professional and they checked in frequently. Overall I feel like the food was decent and we enjoyed the ambiance which felt like an upscale diner during the day. I can imagine the dimly lit ambiance at night would be very nice.

Best French Dip in SF? Nope. It's fine, just not the best…read more Service was terrible on my trip in. My order was messed up, and once they finally came around to see how things were I let them know about the mistake. No worries, mistakes happen. Once the replacement arrived I finished the entire meal before I saw her again. She was cold and acted like me eating there was an inconvenience for her. You know you work in customer service right? The ONLY reason this isn't a one star review is because of the manager. She came over and noticed something was wrong, I explained the situation and she went out of her way to fix it. Well done. I'm frankly surprised a place could have such lousy servers but such exceptional managers. It's a real head scratcher...

The fact that there's a Gott's right near the Chase Center is angels sent. The burgers here never…read moremiss despite the huge crowd during Chase Center events for the basketball or concerts. The queue to order can be long as the line and service is also a bit of a wait. Favorite would be the Texas avocado burger. The seating is a mix of communal but people are friendly here. We found ourselves sitting next to a couple who came all the way from Sacramento and chatted with them as we ate.

Love the outdoor seating at this location…read more I usually get their veggie burger (can sub any burger for the veggie patty) plus fries. Defs recommend the garlic fries with ranch.

I ordered the Classic Smash Burger; great flavor, good bread. Had fries and a Diet Coke to round it…read moreall out. The staff was efficient, and the service was smooth. I also enjoyed the decor. Everything was well maintained and gave the place a welcoming atmosphere. I will return to try their loco moco and one of their milkshakes next time.

Peace Love Soul in case you miss the meaning lol…read more Order at the counter they'll bring it to you at the table type vibe. Guy behind the bar and serving was really nice! The Oreo milk shake was so good I have to go back to get more. I love a good smash burger and it was a between of a smash burger and a regular burger lol. It wasn't too smashed. They have their own PLS sauce couldn't really taste it bc it wasn't a lot on there. But I think if you ask the guy, they have a squeeze bottle of it. But we asked for the ketchup and ranch. Can't go wrong w sweet potato fries. All in all wasn't too bad. Would come back if I was in the area. Not picture: crispy hot chicken sandwich. Wasn't as spicy as we thought it would be. It was more sweet. Could be hotter. Was okay wouldn't get again tho.