Delicious, fresh pasta, great sauce, quality meat…read more Best for lunch. Very European. There's style here. A real treat.

$25 lasagna. Having never been there before, I went with the signature house dish. Thinking I was…read moregoing all-in is also part of why I'll probably shy away from returning. When the dish landed, I was initially impressed. But after the first bite, it felt a bit like the Wizard of Oz: impressive presentation hiding something less substantial underneath. Their lasagna is a sort of deconstructionist take on the classic dish. The noodles are cooked and layered almost naked between barely any pockets of filling. There were a few tidbits of meat, maybe sauce and no cheese within the layers themselves. The noodles are then baked, cut, plated, and topped with what I'd guess was about a 6 oz ladle of their bolognese, finished with finely pre-grated parmesan. The first bite was overwhelmingly pasta-forward. It took me a moment to understand how the dish had been assembled against my expectations. Once I cut into it and spread everything out, it became clear this wasn't the kind of lasagna I think of when ordering lasagna. It didn't check the familiar boxes - a rich ragù, maybe a creamy béchamel, or the sharp, salty depth of cheeses layered throughout. The dish lacked the complexity and savory comfort I was craving and expecting. Another miss was the homemade flatbread (which I went back and paid cash for, so it wasn't included in the total). Traditional Italian flatbread is a yeast-free bread made with flour, olive oil or lard, salt, and water or milk, then rolled thin and cooked until crisp yet chewy. This version tasted like flour, lard, and water. It wasn't crisp or chewy. As soon as I started chewing, it turned into an unappetizing doughy mass in my mouth. After the first quarter-piece, I didn't eat anymore. As for everything else, I arrived around 7:15 on a Saturday night, and the inside was packed with a small line to the door. The outdoor tables weren't full, but it was summer in San Francisco, more people were jockeying for seats inside than out. But I wasn't too concerned and I got there around 7, so all that is on me. There were a few specials written on a chalkboard, and the cashier was awesome while explaining those. They were incredibly patient. I apologized for holding up the line, and in a very Italian way, they assured me it was my right to make sure I ordered exactly what I wanted. That interaction honestly stood out as one of the better parts of the experience. I grabbed a table just as one opened up, helped myself to water a few times from the station, and my food arrived in about 20 minutes which wasn't bad considering how busy they were. There's been a bit of internal conflict with this review. I usually don't like judging a restaurant based on a single dish, especially a restaurant with so many positive reviews. But I also don't spend as much time in that part of the city anymore, and there are simply too many other places I still want to try. Unfortunately, while there was some good-looking food on other tables, if a restaurant's claim of lasagna as its signature dish doesn't hold up, the first visit just didn't do enough to pull me back for a second chance.

Me and a friend went here on a Friday (in April - the menus change monthly). The owner requested…read morethat lineups start after 7:45 - we got there at about 7:50 AM and there was already about half a block's worth of line. Once the bakery opened at 9 AM the line moved fairly fast, but by opening time the line was down two blocks and wrapped around out of sight. We'd heard about B&C lines but even this on a weekday morning was surprising. Overall the pastries were very good, I will say that the savory pastries rank higher here than anywhere else I've been, but the sweet pastries don't. We got the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin, Lemon Bluberry Bun, Potato Artichoke Croquiche, Bacon Egg & Cheese, and Sam's Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake. The Croquiche was my favorite of all of them, and it was great warm, with a nice creamy filling. From the sweet pastries, my favorite was the Strawberry Rhubarb Cruffin - the rhubarb taste wasn't very strong but it was overall flaky, not too dry (even when eating it later in the day), and the cinnamon coating also didn't clash with the strawberry, vanilla, and orange. Least favorite was the olive oil cake; it was slightly bitter and the olive oil taste was dominating. These pastries are very large. Split between 2 people 3 of them were enough for us to be so full we saved the rest for later. I also got the Brown Butter Butterscotch Latte (iced), I'm not usually a fan of coffee but it was really good (it's very sweet so as a non-coffee drinker that worked out for me - the syrups overpower the coffee taste). The inside is cute with a pastel pink theme, we were able to snag the two seats by the window. I also liked the merch for sale and got a small print of the storefront. Definitely worth going too once, but due to the line I probably won't return until a monthly menu comes out that has a lot of things I desperately want to try. It's a top 3 bakery in SF for sure.

Went there today for the first time. It was cute. It was decent. When we got there at around 11:30…read moreAM, however, half the good things were out, which was disappointing, but it's somehow acceptable. What was unacceptable was the fact that they, after waiting in the line, took our order and then we had to wait longer for them to make it. Minutes into that second wait, they called us up to inform us that the items they collected our money for ran out. What would we like instead? All that seems rather odd. Why take my money if you don't have it? Furthermore, is the best form of compensation just simply "what would you like instead?" Not exactly customer service oriented and lack of customer love.

Really good shop with lots of spices and teas. The teas are a bit pricey, but worth it for a gift…read more They also have a honey selection. They make drinks in-store. We tried the blueberry black refresher and it was so good, you can even add boba. Super calm vibe, which is rare for Pier 39.

A very cute tea shop that is tucked away from the hub-bub of Pier 39. It can get pretty crowded but…read morethe staff move their line pretty quickly. The four of us enjoyed our drinks and actually got a seat by the window! We leisurely enjoyed our beverages and took in some people watching. Would return.

A game changer! High quality, affordable seafood, delivered for only $10 with a $100 minimum…read more Finally tried it during Dungeness crab season. You can place an order via email or phone and they deliver within a ~2 hour window and text you shortly before, and they're super friendly to work with. Was recommended by a friend and will definitely be a go-to.

Top tier quality, top tier pricing. Usually you'd expect a restaurant to give you their best cuts -…read morehere, they have absolutely nothing but the best cuts. If you're a pescatarian looking to get fish with no frills to try new dishes at home, there isn't a better place.

Amazing soft serve and definitely the service was friendly and awesome…read more The ice cream was soft serve so there's no scoop ice cream but totally fine You can get toppings if you like I liked it just as is The store was really chill The people are very nice there Ask questions if you have any Lots of things you can take home to make

Such a cute store! I've come twice now, they have great affordable coffee, my friend loved her…read morecannoli, and I always get the soft serve. Such a nice vanilla, but the cookie dough is not my favorite topping. I'll come back to try other toppings, but the employee is super helpful and nice.

I love this store at the Ferry Building. I get a lot of fascinating and cute products from here…read morefrom candles to chocolates to wine. The service is always spot on. Thank you.

Epicurean Trader is one of those places where you find yourself questioning the real meaning of…read moremoney. Amazing products, yes--but wait, does the price tag make sense? I've tried a few things and the answer is: sometimes. Excellent canned fish. Top-notch chocolate bars. Beautiful ceramic mugs. Sometimes, though, it's just the same thing you find at WholeFoods or even Safeway and the mark-up is absurd. Product turnover is too slow and, for instance, fact coffee will never be fresh (way past the window of freshness for good coffee), as will the olive oil. The display of products is too sparse and seems weird sometimes. It gives you the feeling that there's some sort of restocking issue. People who serve at the register are always extremely nice and helpful. Overall, Ok! If you have excess income, good place to splurge here and there, or if you have massive excess, you could definitely do your weekly grocery shopping and bring home the best of the best.

I've been meaning to try this spot and I am so glad I did!! I ordered the Codmother's combo which…read morecame with 2 fried fish, 4 pieces of shrimp and fries! The fish were huge, meaty and flaky with the perfect crisp! The fried shrimp surprised me with a light fluffy crisp and perfectly cooked meat! Possibly my favorite fried shrimp now! I love the tartar sauce and red sauce that came with the meal! And of course I had to use the vinegar on the fried fish as well! Yum! The fries were amazing! They give such a generous amount! I had to add a can of coke to go with all this delicious fried food! They have an outdoor patio area for seating with large umbrellas to shield from the sun. The staff are very friendly. They keep the area pretty clean. I highly highly recommend stopping by to try out their delicious fried fish and shrimp! Next time, I'm going to try their calamari, fish tacos and of course get the Codmother's Combo again!!

The CodMother is an absolute must-try if you're in the area! It's a food truck setup with a super…read morecute outdoor dining patio with bench seating and umbrellas that gives it a fun, relaxed vibe. I ordered the Combo and substituted the fries for coleslaw. The shrimp had a light, crispy batter that wasn't greasy at all, and the fish pieces were huge, perfectly cooked, piping hot, and absolutely delicious. The coleslaw was perfectly dressed and honestly exceptional. This was by far the best fried fish I've ever had. Don't skip this place!

The concept of this place is absolutely wonderful…read more One of my coworkers recommended this place which is a courtyard of cooperative small businesses operating together collaboratively and thriving in one of the most expensive cities. After I received this recommendation, my other coworkers and I went (the person who recommended was working remotely that day). We walked there and it was an easy 10 minute walk from mid - Market street. We were impressed with the variety of options that were available to us. The smells that hit you when you first come in are so amazing and intoxicating. When my coworkers and I were ready to eat, someone saw us come in as a group and had a table prepared for us. The atmosphere felt like a bizarre. So full of life and so energetic. You could be there to either enjoy the food, or collaborate with your colleagues. There are so many options, worth coming back and trying something different each time. Definitely check this place out!

I loved the selection here. From kale chips, to teas, to energy bars, to many types of chocolate,…read morethey have a great variety of both healthy options and flavorful options. Excited to try everything I purchased today

Clean and well-located, Delicious food and friendly waiters; Esteban was the one who served us, and…read morehe was super professional.

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina is decent, but it didn't totally live up to the hype for me. The meat is…read moregood and clearly high quality, but for the price, I expected it to be a bit more impressive. Everything tasted fine, just nothing that really wowed me. It was super busy when I went, which made the place loud and kind of stressful. Service was friendly but rushed, and we waited longer than expected for our food. Overall, it's not bad and I don't regret going, but I'm not in a rush to go back. Good food, just not as amazing as people make it sound.

Lots of yummy vinegars and oils to taste. The owner and workers are super friendly…read more I ended up getting the limited edition winter orange, lemon ginger vinegar and jalapeño oil. I can't wait to make scrubs and salad dressings.

It's delicious fresh olive oil and specialty salts with rosemary. I worked as a property and wine…read morespecialist of organic Argentinian Malbec.