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Overall very tasty! I really enjoyed the Mushroom Bao - definitely my favorite dish we ordered. The…read morebao was warm, the mushroom was crispy, and I enjoyed the pickled toppings. It was a bit spicy. The beet poke was an interesting combination - I'm impressed they were able to capture the essence of poke! The spicy sauce pizza was good - you can't tell it's vegan at all. The restaurant was very cozy and intimate. The staff were all really friendly! The food came out pretty quickly.

This is a really beautiful, upscale vegan option in San Francisco near Fort Mason. I took my mother…read morefor Mother's Day. I realized I had not added seating accommodation to my reservation and tried to call, but no one answered. When we arrived, the hostess told us we would not be able to sit in any of the currently empty booths because reservations were coming in later. We were seated at a table off the dining space near the kitchen, my mom was a little too chilly and the booth didn't have enough neck support. I expressed to the host that though I was sorry I had forgotten to add accommodation, that this was just not the way to handle the problem. I was able to speak to the manager, who had been outside taking orders and was clearly working very hard that day. (Her name is quite uncommon so I'm just going to call her M, but I really appreciate your help!) She asked me what my concern was, and I told her, at which point she asked me to wait nearby while she figured out if she could rearrange some tables for us. The bartender was incredibly kind and served me while I waited, and distracted me from imminent tears by sharing intricate details about each drink he was making. I learned do they have a myriad of health oriented cocktails, with ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and aloe liqueur. The manager returned and said that she had already seated my mother in a new space and escorted me to the table, which allowed me to relax and enjoy the meal. At the beginning of the menu, they list the ingredients that are currently in season, and at the back of the menu, there is a color wheel, telling you the benefits of the colors of food. (Purple foods can assist with memory and brain function!). We ordered the asparagus, which was in season, spicy cucumber, and the Aji grill for two. The tofu that came with the grill for two was my favorite thing that we ate. I think you can judge a vegan / vegetarian restaurant by their treatment of tofu. Perfectly seasoned with a crispy outside and I would come back just for this. The cauliflower steak was also pretty tasty. The cocktails are excellent, we tried the BLACKPINK and my mother tried the espressotini and we were really happy with both. I don't know how popular their bar scene is, but I imagine it would be a nice way to meet other vegan and vegetarian folks over light bites. Our waiter Daniel made sure to give us the Mother's Day special dessert the restaurant had created, which was an avocado Grenache with fresh berries. If the experience had started with less stress, this review would be five stars, but I'm very grateful to the staff for doing what they could to correct it and ensure that we had a great Mother's Day! I would love to visit again and update my review :)

Restaurant inside

Heirloom tomato bruschetta

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Cheminé

4.5(94 reviews)

0.1 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

This is such a good addition to the neighborhood! The pastries as well as a sandwiches have…read moretraditional with some unique twist! They are known for baklava cheesecake and for a good reason! It was 10/10 l, very unique very flavorful! I will be coming back specifically for that! Also got a pastel de nata and that was yummy. They were able to warm it up. Will be coming back to try more of their sandwiches. A friend got the turkey avocado and really enjoyed it! Lots of seating inside service was quick. The drinks also looked very interesting.

Cute cozy cafe with tons of food, drink, and dessert options. I was surprised to see that they are…read moreopen until midnight some days! Came with a friend on a Sunday and it was quite busy unexpectedly but we snagged a seat before it got too crowded. We split the baklava cheesecake, which was very creamy and rich (def share a slice). It has a nutty crust and pistachio on top, which adds a unique flavor. The other desserts looked yummy too, and their food also looks good! The seats are comfy near the front and service is minimal -- water is self serve. I saw there's a fireplace too which is cool. There was great natural lighting inside so a good spot to sit for a while and catch up with someone or read/get work done.

Bar seating

Baklava cheesecake ($13~)

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Strawberry Matcha Latte

Wilder

4.0(283 reviews)

0.0 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Wow, have you ever seen a tower that has five glasses on it and you can have a mimosa and apple…read morespritz Hugo spritz, white sangria or espresso teeny? Neighborhood to Plump Jack and Balboa! They have happy hour menu as well! Friendly staff!

Cute spot for drinks! Came here before my work holiday party on a Thursday night and was seated…read moreright away. I'm a sucker for themed menus and Wilder has a Christmas themed drink menu so of course I had to give it a try! Their potato wedges are also a yummy app to snack on. Not in the marina often but would be back if I was in the area!

Interior

Oysters wild

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Cocktail tower

Mama's Luncheonette

4.2(332 reviews)

Best breakfast burrito I have ever tried. Do yourself a favor and add the $3 brisket. The wet eggs…read moreand avocado combo and the crispy edges of tortilla were very delicious. You can probably the orange cream coffee though, it wasn't bad but the burrito was pretty rich already so maybe a soda or something more light would've balanced the early morning meal! Definitely would introduce this spot to friends.

The BEST caesar wrap in the city!!…read more First off it was so quick & easy to order with decent pricing. You get a huge caesar salad wrap that has the PERFECT amount of dressing and it's so crunchy and it comes out so quick so you can enjoy it FRESH! It also comes with bbq potato chips which were really good. My friend and I decided to drive 10 minutes down the street to Crissy Beach to sit on the beach, look at the golden gate bridge, and then enjoy our wrap on the beach! It's a small and cute little shop with not a big seating area but the ambiance definitely gives city girl vibes! I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu :)

Lamb Wrap

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Chicken Ceasar salad wrap

Rooster & Rice

4.3(540 reviews)

0.1 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Rooster & Rice is a chain with multiple locations serving up Khao Mun Gai (or Thai style chicken…read morerice), but my most recent order with them really fell flat. I ordered "The Original" with jasmine chicken rice, extra cilantro, cucumber, chicken skin (love that those are free add-ons), and an egg, and while the bowl was fine, all of the flavors felt like they could've been amped up several notches as everything leaned pretty bland and one note. I even swapped in the ginger scallion sauce, usually my favorite with Hainanese chicken, but it still fell flat and didn't bring the dish together the way I'd hoped. The dark meat was okay, if under-seasoned, but the breast meat was honestly pretty rough as it was extremely dry to the point where I was chasing each bite with water just to get it down. I added the chicken spring rolls as well, which were poorly wrapped and fell apart after a single bite, and they used the same overcooked white meat, making them basically inedible. If this is the standard for their white meat, I really think they should either stick to dark meat or make it clear that dark meat is an option without an upcharge. That said, my order was ready right when I expected it to be, pickup was smooth, and the staff were very nice and friendly, which keeps this from dropping lower in rating as I'm likewise hoping this was just an off night.

Wasn't too busy on a Friday for lunch. Order came out Quick. Chicken was moist, the ginger sauce…read morepairs well with the rice and chicken.

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Kolaj Beverages Bites & Delights

4.8(87 reviews)

Dropped in and enjoyed a lovely lunch at Kolaj! Their food is fresh and delicious. be sure to…read morehave a baklava for dessert! It was a treat to eat at the comfy bistro table and watch the world pass by, too!

I had just played my most intense tennis match in a while in Marin. I was walking back from my…read moretennis captain's home on Union St to contemplate life and I needed to pickup some dinner on my walk home. I stumbled upon Kolaj and was very pleased. Wonderful service, very friendly and kind. Ordered Kolaj Chicken Shawarma ($14.99) and Kolaj Protein Fatteh ($15.99) and everything was very delicious. I loved the chicken and sauces and seasoning in both. It's halal and vegetarian-friendly too! The interior is so cute! I love the cute artwork and inspirational quotes. Seating is comfy. Service is fast. Portions are pretty good-sized. They offer a lot of caffeinated drinks--will be back to try some!

Wall art

Spit

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Saucy Greens

4.8(67 reviews)

1.0 mi•Russian Hill

Magnificently packed. Cheerful to look at as well as to eat…read more I like getting food just for myself here. The Awake salad and their muhammara both excellent. Working my way through the menu... You can see from the factory-line production how well loved they are by groups, but at scale that somehow makes the presentation seem more mundane. Nicer to think it was prepared just for you. They also have a fine selection of partner kitchens whose food they offer (soupchu!).

I still love their salads, although I am bummed that they replaced the pickled apricots with the…read morecheaper pickled golden raisins instead. It makes a noticeable difference in the Awake or Vibrant salads. They've also introduced new, non-salad items to their menu: -Beef Bolognese: Flavorful, great portion, good texture. -Chicken Bone Broth Soup: Tasty 16 oz portion, but I was expecting a lot more filling inside. There was very little actual chicken and vegetables in this. It was mostly broth. The items are always well wrapped for takeout, though their brown bag doesn't have handles, so you should bring your own to drop the paper bag into. Also note that they charge extra for utensils.

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Blue Barn-Steiner

3.4(199 reviews)

the sandwiches at blue barn were delicious! my friend and I stopped in for lunch and ordered the…read moretruffle sandwich and the barn BLT. the truffle was flavorful but not too pungent, and went along great with the melted brie and turkey. I'd definitely order that one again if I came back. my friend enjoyed her BLT as well- she emphasized that the pesto is delicious. the service was very quick- you order up at the counter and they bring your food to you. we sat in the back area which was decorated to be very cute and barn-like. overall, it was a great place to stop for a quick bite! all the ingredients seemed very fresh and the sandwiches were very creative.

I really like their salads and grain bowls, but the pricing is insane for what you get. I'm not a…read morecheap person but the Caesar grain bowl with a couple pieces of added chicken is like $32! That's just crazy to me considering it's farro and quinoa with some Caesar dressing and a couple pieces of reheated breaded chicken. That can be made in bulk cost for likely $10-15 so you are paying a serious premium here. Considering they do a lot of volume it's a rip off. I would give 5 stars if chicken or protein came INCLUDED in the salad/grain bowl, but as it stands you're better off heating up your own frozen chicken cutlets at home after buying their salad/bowl. You'll save like $12 after tax. I'm not usually one to comment about the price of things like this, but genuinely this is nearly double the price of Sweetgreen or MIXT for virtually the same product.

Natural light sheltered courtyard in the rear.

Spicy Tuna

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Waiting area

Souvla

4.0(294 reviews)

0.3 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Absolutely delicious!! The salad is so filling and rich with flavor. The lamb felt a bit dry but…read morestill very enjoyable. A bit heavy on the oil for me in combination with the lamb. The Greek yogurt is truly the star. The sea salt and olive oil paired so well with the yogurt. The yogurt is not too sweet like many frozen yogurts and is very tart. The ambience of place is very cute as well. Outdoor seating and just a very unique vibe. Was quite busy on a Sunday noon, but still manage to get a table after waiting about 10-15 minutes.

We did a work order for 14 people and let me say. It was my first time and I'm for sure going to…read moreexplore their menu! I got their lamb wrap? And the lemon chicken rice soup. I loved them both! Super pro was every order was labeled with our name and everyone got their orders right!