Business lunch upstairs. Great venue. Male dominated, as in forty alpha male movers and shakers…read more Gender neutral bathrooms. Keep that in mind hospitality assistants around the country. It is Frisco.

Had reservations to celebrate cousin's birthday. Service was great, waiter friendly , made sure…read moreeverything was up to par, especially when one of our cocktail glass had a big chip/crack and should not have been served to guests. Seating was cramped as they sat our party of 5 next to 2 tables of 2 (split for more seating) but left little room to get into the benched seating so tables would get bumped. We always like to try seafood towers if they have one and this was good, everything fresh (wished the butter for lobster came warm, but the sauces were on point). I didn't take pics of everyone else's meals, but my bone-in pork chop was dry, the most delicious parts were the sides with it (braised greens and mustard potato salad). The bavette steak frites needed some salt despite the truffle seasoning. Salmon, fried chicken, and cavatelli were delicious (per family's opinion) with large portions needing to be taken home.

Ambiance and food were excellent. It seems I am being made to add more characters but that is the…read morebasic.

Solid service, incredible ambiance, possibly one of the best meals we've had so far in 2026 -…read morehighly recommend this spot! We ordered: - baba ganoush - roasted carrots - terrene burger - new york strip steak The ginger ale drink was unique and it was clearly made in-house. Baba ganoush and pita were some of the best we've had - definitely the highlight of our meal. The depth of flavor was absolutely addicting. We could have eaten just the baba ganoush for our entire meal. The terrene burger was juicy and the right size for sharing. The strip steak was cooked well, had a great crust on the exterior, and was served with interesting panisse fries. The portion was large and we couldn't finish the entire plate. Terrene is part of the 1 Hotel, which has a lot of earthy, natural woods and live plants. The sustainability mission carries throughout the restaurant and the feeling you get is a mix of homey and upscale.

This is the first time we have come here for dinner. Both other times was for lunch. The restaurant…read morewas packed with patrons at 6:00pm. It's a beautiful restaurant. The 4 of us shared all our dishes. I was disappointed Elena's chopped salad was not on the dinner menu and only served during lunch. Our waitress was Laurel. She was very sweet and accommodating as we were celebrating two wedding anniversaries. We shared Baja fish tacos, steak quesadillas, enchiladas and carnitas. We Should have ordered one less entree and maybe the corn as we had too much food and didn't order a salad. My hubby raved about the steak quesadillas. I think we went more for the ambience. There was a lot of refried beans and rice. I loved the chips and salsa. The chips were so thin and crispy. I had a frozen dole whip margarita which was a little too frothy for me. I think I'll order the frozen margarita next time. I did really enjoy the limon Box cake. It had a limey tart flavor like key lime pie. Laurel was kind enough to put two sparklers on it. A lot of people was celebrating birthdays with sparklers. Elena's is definitely a high end Mexican restaurant.

As much as I love West Portal for its small town main street sort of charm and its collection of…read morehistorically mom and pop businesses, it was pretty exciting when news broke about Elena's opening up here. Not only has West Portal been attracting more and more new eateries and restaurants, but the neighborhood has never really had a legitimately trendy spot like this before either! Owned by the same folks as Original Joe's and Little Original Joe's down the street, the look and feel of Elena's is definitely a lot more upscale than most other places along West Portal. Between the high ceilings, modern decor, and overall cozy vibe, Elena's is equal parts "nice" and approachable. Not so coincidentally, the menu is very much the same with higher end dishes and refined versions of classic staples alongside familiar favorites. So, among their starters, soups, salads, seafood dishes, fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, entrees, and specialties, you'll find the likes of ribeye aguachile, dungeness crab enchiladas, and a whole branzino mixed in with ground beef crispy tacos, steak fajitas, house made tamales, and a burrito. -- MEXICAN MULE - Espolon Reposado Tequila, Fresh Lime, Blood Orange Ginger Beer, Orange...$16 This was pretty good! Love the Mexican twist on a classic mule, but what won me over the most was the orange twist from the blood orange ginger beer and the orange juice. Yum! -- CEVICHE TOSTADA - Halibut, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, White Onion, Cilantro, and Mayonnaise...$18 Although this wasn't the ceviche I've had, this was pretty solid. There was a decent amount of halibut, there was a good balance of the accompaniments, and this wasn't overly acidic. -- WHOLE CRISPY BRANZINO with Cucumber Radish Salad, Salsa Morita, and Flour Tortillas...$44 As good as this looked, it was a bit of a miss. On the plus side, I loved that the fish was moist and deboned. However, while the outside was crispy, it also felt chalky/dry and the fish, as a whole, needed more seasoning. -- ESQUITES - Mexican Street Corn with Jalapenos, Arbol Lime Aioli, Cotija, and Cilantro...$15 All in all, this was pretty solid. Part of me wishes this was cheesier, like Korean cheesy corn, but I loved how well the different spices, cojita, and lime aioli mixed together. -- DUNGENESS CRAB TOSTADAS with Avocado and Grapefruit Slices...$21 (+$7 for an extra one) Not bad, but, surprisingly, not as good as the ceviche tostadas. Mostly, I didn't find the crab meat to be as flavorful (nor plentiful) as I thought it would be. -- SHREDDED BEEF ENCHILADA with Guajillo Chili Sauce and Served with Rice and Refried Pinto Beans Topped with Cheese, White Onion, and Cilantro...$31 Ehh...this was fine. Thankfully, the shredded beef was still tender and not nearly as chewy as I feared it'd be. I also thought the enchilada sauce was pretty good, but everything else was no different than what you can find elsewhere. -- QUESABIRRIA TACO - Slow Cooked Beef, Melted Cheese, Consomme...$22 Easily, the best thing I've had here. Although the tortillas felt a little slick (Inherent to quesabirria), the meat was flavorful, the cheese was gooey with crispy edges, and the consomme tasted great and wasn't too thin. In addition to the dishes I've tried, Elena's complimentary chips and salsa is terrific - both are similar in style to what Chevy's offers, but a whole lot better. Plus, the service here is pretty solid as well. The hostesses do a good job of managing the line and every server I've had has been super friendly and helpful. However, as many of my fellow Yelpers have already done so, I'd be remiss not to acknowledge that the prices here are undeniably higher than your average Mexican restaurant. I'm sorry, but $31 for shredded beef enchiladas is hefty, regardless of how much better it is than a typical ground beef one. Based purely on taste alone, I don't think it'd be unreasonable to say Elena's is a four star spot (or close to it). However, when you factor in price and the wait (if you don't have a reservation), I'm not sure the food is "worth" the time and money relative to what you can find elsewhere. While they might be worth the occasional splurge, like for their quesabirria, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down feels about right.

Food- beef tartare with bone marrow, fantastic. Steak with…read morechimichuri perfectly cooked. My go to - the creamy polenta with mushroom & poached egg- is like a warm hug. The service is on point & attentive.

Walked in on a Sunday around 12pm. They were serving brunch, which ends at 2:30. The place was…read morepacked and we had to wait around 15mins for a table. A few before us had made reservations so i would suggest making one for larger parties. The place has a bar section and booths on the side. We ordered the spicy shakshuka and the pork schnitzel and deviled eggs to share. The shakshuka was very flavorful and had spices which i enjoyed. The pork schnitzel was very tender on the inside but crispy on the outside. I also really enjoyed the deviled eggs and asked for mine without cheese. Still delicious without.

best!! so hard to find good smoked bbq in SF!!…read more they do it rieet*. sooo good thankyou hella good!!

Visited a few weeks ago during SF Restaurant Week and came here specifically for the prix fixe…read moremenu. Arrived on a Friday around 5pm with no wait... though it started filling up pretty quickly after we were seated so the timing worked in our favor. It's a bar and restaurant with mostly high top seating... dark, casual vibe with TVs showing games. Staff was friendly throughout. For $30 we each got a main, two sides, and dessert... a great way to get a real taste of what Hardwood has to offer. We got two orders: 1) smoked pulled pork with coleslaw and cornbread, and 2) mesquite BBQ chicken with curly fries and collard greens. Both came with a nilla wafer pudding for dessert. Everything was delicious and had that hometown BBQ feel. The portions were so generous, we even had leftovers! What made it even better was that we caught happy hour, which runs separately from restaurant week. For $10 you get a pint of beer or cider plus a well shot... hard to argue with that. Reasonably priced drinks on top of an already solid meal made this one of the better value outings I've had in SF. Already thinking about going back outside of restaurant week, and knowing that with its generous portions we can probably share next time.

I've always heard of this "Joe's Special" dish made at restaurants all over CA and the west. It's…read morefamous, I remember the first time I saw it made, I was sitting at a counter and the cooks were right behind the counter in an open kitchen. I was impress that it was flaming and the skilled cooks just tossed the food in the air and flipped the food in the pan that way. So, I was looking forward to coming here, the Original Joe's, the place where this famous dish started. I gotta say the parking in North Beach is impossible, especially with the big Suburban we rented, so we just Ubered over from the hotel. This is one busy restaurant. Prices are SF high as well. But this is a company paid assignment so what the heck. I ordered the Joe's Special and my friend ordered the cheeseburger. I know, kinda ordinary, but it's supposed to be really good. I didn't get to see the food tossing cooks from where we were seated, but the food came out and smelled wonderful. My friends cheeseburger and fries came out with beefy meat sandwiched inside a torpedo like French bread. My Joe's special filled the plate. It's made with ground beef, mushrooms, onions and some other stuff. I think I taste the white wine maybe. I've had this dish before at other places, but I'll say here at Original Joe's is the best I've had. It's a real experience to come here and I'd come again. I hear there's other location in the Bay Area, maybe where the parking isn't such a pain. I'd come here again, just let someone else do the driving.

Busy busy busy but I don't think this establishment even cares about patrons. Our Mothers Day…read morecelebration started with brunch at Origials Joe with much disappointment. Drinks came fast - 1 star. Calamari was good the other star. After an hour waiting for our food, we figured we are done. Other parties after us got served and here we are still waiting. Our server said oh the kitchen is busy. Oh no! Breaking news I can see that. However, after I pointed out other tables after us have been served, it was evident that there's chaos in their process. I also have been told the manager will come to talk to us... but to no avail. Even the manager is busy! hey we got the only dish we liked comped! And they even forgot one appetizer. Not going back.

Tommy's Joynt is hands down the best hoftsbrau in San Francisco. Its ample portion lend well to…read moresharing meals, and I only learned about the "Slim Plate" after I ordered but I am definitely getting it next time. For sides, I got a scoop of stuffing (divine and exactly the right amount) and broccoli (okay with a dash of salt and pepper). I asked for beef jus on the broccoli and got turkey with gravy as my main. The turkey was substantial if a little dry. My friend got the lean barbecue brisket with mashed potatoes and broccoli. He's a regular and says order is always solid. I would come again to try the pastrami sandwich. Inside it's a bit like an old timey bar, with picnic cloth tables. There is an extremely large indoor area and tons of old signs and photographs. The there is also free pickles if that's your thing. The guys behind the counter are super nice.

Easy to order at the counter and they cut the meat up for you right then and there. Fairly decent…read moreprices but the meat was a little tougher than I would have liked. I got the mini Roast Beef, and the flavor was good, but the meat was a little tough to chew. The mustard and sauce it came with, and don't forget to grab some pickles from the big tub on the counter! I did genuinely love the vibes. Such a throwback and the overall atmosphere was super fun.

Joseph was absolutely amazing tonight! He took great care of both me and my sister, and his service…read moretruly stood out. He was very attentive, honest about the food, and gave excellent recommendations--not just for dishes, but for drinks as well. Everything he suggested was spot on, and we both really enjoyed our experience. He made us feel comfortable and taken care of the entire time. I wouldn't mind having him as our server every visit to Sista OK! If you're planning to dine there, I highly recommend requesting Joseph--you won't be disappointed.

Service was EXCELLENT Thank you Cindy G and all her…read moreassociates The whole place was clean, refreshing and quiet. Food was perfect in every way.

It was a nice day to be in Mission Bay Area as the sun was out after a few days of rain. I stopped…read moreby UCSF PCMB to visit my additional coworkers. We decided to go to lunch at Gott's Roadside. It is my "go-to" spot when I am near the Chase Center! I love their big menus, the "big wordings", colorful deco, and there are lots of seatings in the inside/outside. I always order my usual, the Cali chicken without red onions and Jack cheese. I find it more healthier than the gourmet burgers that they have on the menu. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. They take their time to explain their menu and special. Their all gender bathrooms are always clean and the communal handwashing station are outside of the bathrooms. If you're ever in the Mission Bay Area and thinking of a gourmet burgers and fries or want a quick bite before going to a Warriors game/concert at the Chase Center, don't forget to stop by Gott's Roadside! Pro tip: Order online on their website or on major those food delivery apps for pick up to skip the crazy long lines during game days.

Good customer service. They helped me with questions about the menu…read more My pesto provolone chicken Sanwhich was really good. Crunchy. Strawberry lemonade was really good too. My husband liked his burger as well. Not so much on the chili though, but still edible. Prolly won't get that next time. Spacious area. Lots of seating. Great place to come to before attending an event at Chase Center