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    Osso Steakhouse

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, American
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    OSSO STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Dressy

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    Tomahawk
    Tara L.

    We had a great anniversary dinner at Osso. Daniel was our server and he was super friendly and attentive. We shared the house bread, tomahawk steak, broccolini, and chocolate hazelnut crunch cake. All delicious. Everything is à la carte so it can add up to a pretty penny but worth it if you're celebrating a special occasion.

    Crème brûlée
    Olivia G.

    Such an amazing experience we had at OSSO Steakhouse on Friday night after traveling to San Francisco to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Wow walking into the restaurant I felt like I was transported to the Deco era. The service was impeccable and so attentive. We ordered the dry aged ribeye that was made perfectly with a baked potato with all the fixings. We also had the Cesar salad and broccolini bit so good! They brought out 2 glasses of champagne to help us celebrate and that was so thoughtful! The restaurant is so well decorated and fabulous. I definitely recommend this restaurant I know you won't disappointed!

    Crème brûlée and apple galette
    Wynda W.

    Food was ok but not great for the price. I got a thick filet mignon and asked for medium rare, but they gave me mostly rare and bloody. The creamed spinach was too watery and the mashed potatoes had a layer of oil on top. Broccolini was very good. The crème brûlée was slightly overcooked. Also the bathroom was very old and very dirty, and you have to go down these old creaky elevators and step over a bunch of dirty towels where the roof was leaking to get to them. Also a bit dark, no one around, and scary. Not what you'd expect from a "fine dining" establishment. The service was great, though. Ambiance was nice in the restaurant, just don't go to the bathrooms.

    This is the Tomahawk steak big enough for 2 people
    Nicole V.

    From the start to finish this place is not only a beautiful elegant experience but the food is incredibly delicious! The servers and floor staff were helpful with recommendations, friendly and welcoming! The food choices were once again, incredible! Looking forward to my next visit!

    Crème brûlée
    Eloy G.

    Visited this place while visiting San Francisco and so glad I did! They made our anniversary night fantastic! I had the Cesar salad to star and halved it with my guest and it was perfect and overall good salad. Then on to the main course that was the 24 dry aged ribeye which was cooked perfectly to medium rare and had fantastic flavor. You could taste aged beef and that's a great flavor profile that I truly enjoy. The sides were great and the baked potato with large chunks of bacon was good and the best side was the broccolini. It had this tangy, crunchy and somewhat a bit of seasoning or spice that made it burst with flavor in my mouth! The ambiance is unique with the art deco theme and really sets you back to years of old. This was a five star experience. I was going to knock it a star but decided not to for the fact that I had a 24 ribeye and I cook good quality ribeyes all the time and this one had quite a bit of fat on it. II had to guess, probably an easy 4 oz of fat for sure. Overall the flavor of the steak and sides along with the great service settled it at 5 stars and will certainly be back!

    Menu
    Lizzie S.

    Love the burgers and steaks. Prices are high but they give you a lot of food and it's top-quality in an upscale setting and location (the bottom of a Nob Hill condominium next to the Masonic, so it's good to see a show at.) Fries are very good and steaks are juicy. Best burger in SF IMO and it's 2 meals! I love the art deco theme. There's an excellent happy hour at the bar or in the lounge from 5-6pm daily. $8 cocktails and drinks and also steak frites or sandwich for under $30! Service is excellent. I love Eddie and Riley at the bar! I come back and I bring friends. More people should go to Osso for date night, special occasions, a night cap, before or after shows, or just because!

    16 oz. New York Strip
    Rob D.

    I'm a sucker for a steakhouse. Osso delivered. The ambience is quite nice, albeit with a little bit of a "hip" edge as steakhouses go (mainly due to the stylish lighting on the sides of some of the booths). The service was excellent, as far as being attentive and friendly. My New York strip was delicious. The broccolini and French fries are both great sides. My son got a wedge salad, and the bacon in it looked amazing; very thick pieces. The reason I'm giving a 4 rating instead of a 5 is that the drinks, as well as the food, took a very long time to come out. I don't blame them; they were quite busy and were nice enough to accommodate our party of eight without a reservation. Additionally, one member of our party didn't get his steak with the rest of us. It seems to have been left out by accident, and so they had to rush it out. The restroom is downstairs and you must hop on an elevator to get to it. This isn't a plus, but it wasn't a big deal.

    Receipt
    Kimberley M.

    Ambiance - interesting table setup. There were a number of booths (reminiscent of a diner). I went with a group of 4 people for dinner. The restaurant was mostly empty yet we were crammed into a relatively small booth. We saw larger tables and were genuinely surprised our server placed us at the smaller table. The table height was a bit high in comparison to the very plush seats. In other words, seating was a bit awkward. Service Our sever was a bit pushy starting us off with cocktails instead of the wine we wanted. Otherwise he and the bus boys were very nice. Food We ordered a lot of food, including a tomahawk steak for the table. We asked for medium minus or medium rare plus (we were told they couldn't do that) and we received medium well much to everyone's dismay. There was sizable about of grizzle too, which was disappointing. It was OK. The au poivre sauce was very salty. The other sides were decadent and good. Everything was good, but nothing special about the meal. Overall It was an OK dinner. I am sure there are other options with a more reasonable price point in the area.

    Emma O.

    It's a shame its taken me so long to write this review! Old school vibes without being dated if that makes sense! Beautiful, classic place with incredibly friendly service! I need to come back and try the food, but the bar was amazing. Maddie got us right for the whole evening. She is a sorcereress behind that bar! Yall better go see about her!

    French onion soup
    C W.

    Food and Service were great. I would however not recommend coming here on a warm day. I was literally sweating while eating my meal, unable to enjoy it as they have no air conditioning.

    Broccolini
    Lenore N.

    Club like ambience. Outstanding service. Best steak in town as far as I'm concerned. I had crusted asparagus, which managed to be crisp on the outside and crisp on the inside. My steak was a bit too rare but our delightful waiter had the chef char it a bit more. Our apple dessert was perfect. Crispy on the outside, with tart apples and creamy right vanilla ice cream. It's a very expensive place but worth every cent.

    Akaushi Dry Aged Ribeye
    Melissa K.

    SF birthday weekend with my two best friends, first dinner was at Osso.... Pros: super friendly service. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, everyone we interacted with was great. The cheese bread was quite delicious, a nice combination of moist garlicky bread on the inside, piping hot crunchy cheesy bread on the outside (mmmmm!). The potatoes au gratin and the crab cake also had great flavor. For dessert we ordered the crunch cake, can't go wrong with the chocolate and hazelnut combination. Lastly, they gave us 3 glasses of champagne to celebrate our birthdays which was a nice touch! Cons: this is a steak house first and foremost and our dry age ribeye was one of our least favorite things about the meal (also the most expensive part too!) both friends thought the streak could use more seasoning (i.e. salt.) The bathroom, it's a little secluded. You take the elevator down and then it's straight ahead once the door opens. It was a little scary, especially if you make the trek solo! Given the ambience of Osso, I was expecting them to clean the table with the little blade, as they traditionally do at fine steakhouses. This wasn't done, so we had lots of little crumbs or pieces of food. The mess was totally on us, but it was something that I noticed as far as room for improvement. Oh, they also charge for regular bread ($5), it's an old timey steakhouse, bread should be complimentary! One friend said it was smart marketing- if you're going to pay for bread, may as well get the cheesy one that is $9 more! I don't know, bugs me when you're paying so much for a meal (our meal was over $300!) I feel it's very nickel and dimming... not cool. We did enjoy many aspects of our meal and experience, but because the steak was what we enjoyed least, my friends and I all felt "3" was the appropriate overall rating.

    Delicious food and drinks. My friends and I went here to celebrate my bachelorette party. Paola the host made our visit so special. Daniel was our server and he was amazing! I cannot wait to visit again :)

    Full bar, great cocktails !

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    Food was not great for value. There's was nothing special about any of the steaks ordered. Would not come again.

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    Great food and service. Lovely table. The steamed milk with the coffee is a nice touch.

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    Ask the Community - Osso Steakhouse

    How is the Dress code? Casual or business cas?

    Business casual would definitely seem more appropriate with the environment.

    Is it easy to walk-in for dinner MON evening at 5 something?

    During the holidays, probably not, unless you are a small group of 2 most likely - reservations are always recommended. But 5 seems early enough usually from what we've experienced.

    Did they do away with the crab and mussels?

    Hello, We are no longer part of the Stinking Rose/Bobo's Restaurant Group. We are under new ownership and management, we are in the process of updating the menu and taking… Read more

    Do they have gluten free? And I don't mean " no flour" but my friend has a severe allergy so it's gotta be legit, not cooked near gluten food?

    I'm not sure, we had a steak dinner that night. Better ask the restaurant

    Valet or street parking?

    I had to look for street parking. It's a busy area so I circled the blocks a few times!

    Did they have their fryer back? I am missing those extra crispy potatoes and delicious roasted vegetables.

    No fryer. No more Brussels sprouts or crispy potatoes.

    Is the free valet parking gone for good?

    The most recent time I was there, the Valet Parking was nowhere to be seen. So, maybe it's weekends only? Check with the maitre d on the phone.

    Do they still serve the fried stuffed Spanish olives?

    We do not have them on our current menu. You can see our current menu on our website at ossosteakhouse.com.

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    Fog Harbor Fish House

    4.4(12.8k reviews)
    1.2 miFisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    THE MUSSEL FRIES!!! Our table ordered them last December, and five months later I haven't been able…read moreto stop thinking about them. Bathed in aioli and fennel cream, they were worth the wait. This is the third time our group has been to Fog Harbor Fish House, and we've always had delicious food and a great experience. Our server this time was Triana, and her attentiveness and genuine warmth made my birthday celebration extra special, along with the complementary birthday dessert.

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    Anchor Oyster Bar

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    2.5 miCastro
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    An SF institution for a reason!! This small, intimate seafood bar on Castro St. is the perfect way…read moreto fuel up while exploring the city. Anchor Oyster Bar will likely have a wait all day, most times of day. However, there are lots of shops to stop into nearby where you can still call your name if called.  The reason to stop in? Their cioppino. A hearty, tomato-based seafood stew chocked full of fresh bay seafood like mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, and white fish. It's served hot and with a side of garlic bread. Do yourself a favor and order an extra side or two of garlic bread to sop up all of that delicious soup. We also got the seafood platter to try a variety of oysters and their shrimp cocktail, which were all delicious. Steamed claims in garlic butter was an obvious order. No regrets. Highly recommended for a good, hearty, true San Francisco lunch.

    I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and waited about 30 minutes before my girlfriend and I were…read moreseated outside in a very spacious enclosed parklet. The service was very friendly. Everybody, servers and cooks, were incredibly helpful and answered all my questions with a smile. I figured if I'm going to an oyster bar, I better try the oysters. I had six meaty, juicy oysters ($22.50) from three different regions. It was fun to compare them from each other. My girlfriend ordered the penne pasta with prawns topped with rich red sauce and melted cheese ($33). It was absolutely delicious and rivals many local Italian restaurants. I also ordered the crab burger and clam chowder ($36). The clam chowder was hot, creamy and not too salty. The burger came with a good amount of crab. It looked like imitation crab, but it wasn't, it was much bolder and heartier. I'd come back here whether for a date night or a solo evening slurping oysters at the bar. The food is pricey, but if you're into quality seafood options beyond fish, I'd definitely recommend it.

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    3.8(4.2k reviews)
    1.3 miEmbarcadero, SoMa
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    How fun! Okay, disclaimer I've only been during happy hour and all my friends have only been during…read morehappy hour, but it's a HAPPY HOUR indeed. Lovely views. Great decor. Very relaxing, yet fun place. Service is warm and hospitable. Wonderful all around! $1.55 oysters, cheapest in town?? And a lovely selection of wine. Try the stag's head Sauvignon Blanc if you haven't yet. Great pairing. Happy Hour: everyday 2:30-5:00pm. Go, you deserve it.

    Pat Kuleto established himself as a premier Restaurateur in San Fransisco, by bringing in well…read moreestablished and sought after chefs like Nancy Oakes, Todd Humphries, Traci Des Jardin, and the incomparable Mark Franz at the Waterbar on Embarcadero in San Francisco . I had the opportunity to visit the this location yesterday (4.30.26). The restaurant was absolutely beautiful, the ambiance of the restaurant...unmatched. As a writer imagine my utter shock and dismay to be racially discriminated against by the Host of the Waterbar when myself and a colleague were told there were no outside seats only to watch four white men to be given the choice to be seated outside or inside, immediately following what we were told. While they had a party of four, there were only two of us. The ambience here was one of the most beautiful...but we were only privy to a glimpse of the luxury design as we we whisked off down a few steps to the back corner of the restaurant where no one was dining...as if we were escaping some war torn country and they had taken pity on us. While the Indian woman who I dined with voiced her disdain for the obvious difference in treatment she believed we should stay. I have to admit, I cannot tell you how exceptional Chef Mark Franz cuisine was...as it was memorably overshadowed by the bitter taste of racism. Unfortunately my palette is not accustomed to the savoury sting of disparate treatment. I'm not sure if Mr. Kuleto is aware that he has a middle aged white male with racist views representing his good name, but if not...it's about time he was made aware. Not only Mr. Kuleto but Consumer Affairs, the Better Business Bureau, the San Francisco Chronicle and my fellow writers and editors in the writing community. Lisa Walker Thomas

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