La Mar is a beautiful Peruvian seafood restaurant right by the water. The setting is gorgeous, and…read moreit's a nice spot if you want seafood with a view. Luckily, it was a beautiful day in SF. Overall, the staff was nice, but I had a frustrating experience with the host. I came in and asked if I could get a table and if there was a wait. She said there wasn't and that she would get me a table. I waited...and waited...while watching other people get seated. Eventually, I had to ask her again, and she finally printed out a ticket for me to be seated. I'm still not sure what happened the first time I asked. I ordered their special lobster pasta and a latte. The lobster was perfectly cooked, and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was creamy with a nice peppery kick, and everything worked really well together. The dish is meant for two people, so it's definitely a generous portion. The latte was pretty basic and weak. I'm a bit of a coffee snob, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to coffee. I would love to come back and try some of their other seafood dishes.

Had dinner at LAMAR with a coworker while in San Francisco for a business trip. We ordered several…read moredishes to share, including the Ceviche Clásico, Tiradito Corado, Conchas, and Lomo Saltado. The Tiradito Corado was easily the highlight of the meal--really flavorful and the dish I'd definitely order again. The ceviche was fine, although I wasn't a big fan of the nuts that came with it. The Conchas, served with scallops, were quite good, but at $39, I'm not sure they quite justified the price. The Lomo Saltado was okay. The fries that came with it were excellent, but the steak itself was a little overcooked and didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. Service was great throughout the meal, and overall it was a good dining experience. My biggest hesitation is the price relative to what you get. At these prices, I expected the food to be a little more impressive across the board. Still, there were some standout dishes, especially the Tiradito Corado, and I'm glad I gave the restaurant a try.

10/10 one of my fave spots at the Ferry Building! Highly recommend…read more My top picks: FOOD: BAJA FISH TACO Love their fish tacos, consistently perfectly crunchy and delicious with an even ratio of veggies and fish. CHURROS 4 long churros with dip, perfectly crunchy POLLO CHOLITA Boneless chicken thighs , delicious blend of herbs and spices - very easy to cut into. Good ratio of beans and rice and greens. Firm plantains Piña Colada - balanced, can slightly taste the alcohol Sangria - also balanced, slightly taste the alcohol Chips & Guac - fresh, crunchy chips lightly salted - SERVICE: Quick and friendly AMBIANCE: Casual: indoor + plenty of outdoor seating with a nice view of the Ferry

The food was mediocre at best. My husband ordered plantains, but they brought him fries instead. He…read morewent inside to let them know, and they asked him to bring back the three fries they had given him. He walked back to our table to get them and handed them over, only for them to throw the fries away right in front of him. Wouldn't you want your customer to at least enjoy the mistake you made? It was such an unnecessary and disappointing interaction, especially over three fries. We definitely won't be coming back.

Amazing vibe! Truly represents San Francisco! The team there is always so accomplished and very…read morehelpful. Oz is a great guy!

If you've never been here & you live in SF, then you're not an OFFICIAL resident until you have an…read moreexperience at Cha Cha Cha!!! The spicy shrimp is their top contender although, don't sleep on their plantains & the fresh sourdough they serve to the tables. Sangria is a must & the ambiance makes you feel like you've entered a sacred portal to a new world. Service is friendly & I highly recommend running to Haight St, I promise you won't regret it!

Best charbroiled chicken in all of San Francisco!!!…read more Il Pollaio is a North Beach staple with friendly service & authentic old school ambiance. I always order a whole chicken with BBQ sauce & spicy sauce on the side. Do not sleep on the boiled potatoes & parsley!

I love this spot-- it is consistent and has a simple menu with really good food, good service and…read moregood prices. A nice European feel to the restaurant. Great grilled chicken and salad snd the French bread is really good. Have a glass of vino and look at the window and pretend you're on vacation!

This restaurant is wonderful!!!…read more It is located in a very trendy and thrift-heavy neighborhood within San Fran. Very walkable and fun to explore. Would recommend walking to the nearby park after your meal. This food was delish, made with love, and reasonably priced. The plantains alone warrant a return visit!

The food is super tasty. Too bad the customer service leaves room for a lot of improvement…read more We arrive there, 2 of us. Inside there was plenty of seating available, yet they insisted in only seating us outside, literally in middle of the side walk. This made me feel mistreated. Hope next time I go, we get better service

We were here to celebrate a friend's birthday after the salesforce conference. We had a couple…read moremargaritas alongside the guac and chips and our own individual meals. It was pretty busy for a Thursday evening, but no issues getting served or reserving a table. I didn't get any pictures of the food as I was enjoying the company in front of me definitely would recommend this spot.

3 out of 5 stars…read more Went to Tropisueño with a group of 6 coworkers. I ordered the 3 birria tacos with a side of rice and beans. I was a little surprised that the birria tacos didn't come with a side of consommé. The tacos were also pretty soaked in sauce, which made them soggy, so that was a little disappointing. No one else in our group really complained about their food, and everyone said they'd be willing to come back and give it another try -- and I would too. The ambiance is really nice. It's dimly lit inside, which gives the restaurant a cozy, intimate feel. The service was amazing! Our servers were attentive and kept coming by to refill our water glasses throughout the meal. Overall, 3/5 for me this time. I'd come back and try something different next time.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Mariposas in San Francisco! The food was delicious,…read morethe atmosphere was wonderful, and the service truly made our evening special. A huge shout-out to Ivan, who was simply outstanding. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, professional, and genuinely made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. He took great care of us throughout the entire dinner and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Exceptional service and a wonderful personality -- Ivan is definitely one of the reasons we would come back! Jennifer was also excellent: warm, attentive, and very professional. Together, Ivan and Jennifer made an already great dinner even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and truly exceptional service. Highly recommended -- and if you have the chance, ask for Ivan!

We pivoted to Mariposas on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner after finding our original…read morerestaurant, El Rincon de Jorgito, was now closed. Mariposas was just starting to fill up when we arrived, and the team accommodated our party seamlessly. The atmosphere is fun, quirky, and unpretentious--playfully decorated with a full floral wall, glowing accent lights, and large butterflies throughout the dining room. What truly made the evening special, though, was the stellar service. Our server took fantastic care of us, which was no small feat considering she seemed to be managing several tables (if not most of the dining room) single-handedly. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly professional from start to finish. They even surprised the birthday girl with a complimentary dessert of her choice--Lúcuma (Peruvian caramel-like fruit) ice cream, which was a delightful touch. For the food and drinks, the empanadas (chicken, beef, and vegetable) were the absolute stars of the dinner--beautifully presented and easily some of the best I've had in a long time. The Ceviche de Camarones was fresh and packed with flavor, while the Lomo Saltado was perfectly tender, and well-seasoned. The Arroz con Pollo was solid, though if we had a do-over, we'd swap it for a second order of Ceviche or the Chicken Tallarín Saltado. We rounded out the meal with a classic Pisco Sour, a refreshing Chicha Morada, and a few chilled Inca Kolas, all of which were excellent. Mariposas delivered great food, a relaxed vibe, and standout hospitality when we needed a backup plan. I recommended Mariposas if you're looking for solid Peruvian comfort food and top-tier service in SF.

People have recommended Pica Pica to me for years and I never had the chance to go ... until a few…read moredays ago. For some reason, I thought this was a regular restaurant with table service, and a much larger space, but it's a somewhat narrow space and you order at the counter. I decided to try their trio sampler plate so I could get an idea of how a few of their meats were prepared and they each were in their own mini-arepa, so I thought that would be a good introduction. Unfortunately, I didn't like the arepas as much as I thought I would. I found them to be a little dry and lacking that rich corn masa flavor I was expecting. I don't know if this has to do solely with Pica Pica or if it's simply how arepas are made in general, but I came away feeling like I preferred other foods with a corn base such as tamales and pupusas. Meat-wise I had the fried chicken, the shredded beef and the asado negro. The fried chicken, to me, was not very exciting. The shredded beef was good, tasty, but the asado negro was the absolute star of it all? As far as I'm concerned, it's a most delicious cut of brisket with a sweet tomato sauce. I wish I had ordered more. The platanos or fried plantains were not like maduros that are very sweet. They're a little dry and flavorless, and the side order that I got of them for $7.50, they sure don't give you all that many. so that was a bummer for me. I also tried two flavors of what essentially are aguas frescas, the passion fruit and the mango. The passion fruit was out of this world! The mango, don't bother. It tasted like water with a powdered mix. I will definitely be back -- unfortunately, not for the arepas, but for the asado negro, either as a plate with rice & beans or in a salad.

My first arepa and cachapas experience! We came here on a Sunday around 5pm and it's empty. The…read moreplace didn't seem to have lights on when we were there and we decided it's more pleasant to get it to-go and eat at Dolores park. I liked the cachapas with pulled pork so much more than the arepa with shredded beef. The pulled pork portion was huge and very juicey and delicious! The combination of sweet corn and savory pork was incredible. It's a bit weird though there are was half an uncut avocado just sitting inside the sweet corn crepe. The salad that came was also fresh, and I enjoyed the all the sauces that came with it. The white arepa we had was dry and uninteresting. I liked the plantains and the beef fillings too but the cachapas just couldn't beat. When we asked for to-go they put it in a brown bag. They didn't include any utensils so I suggest getting them if you want to eat somewhere else.

We celebrated my daughter's surprise 40th birthday at Lolinda with a party of 14 after our…read morecupcake-decorating workshop. Our theme was "Dress in the City," where Emily in Paris meets Martha Stewart, and Lolinda was the perfect place to continue the celebration. Communication with Cortney was excellent from the beginning. She was helpful, attentive, and created a special menu that matched our theme beautifully. We were seated on the mezzanine, which gave us a wonderful atmosphere and made our large party feel comfortable and special. The food was absolutely amazing, and everyone enjoyed it. The entire evening was beautiful, lively, and memorable. Thank you to Cortney and the Lolinda team for helping us make my daughter's birthday so special.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and to try their Happy Hour in addition to their regular…read moremenu. We were not disappointed. First let me give a shout out to our server Mindy. She was super attentive and made the dinner special. Thank you Mindy! And thank you Lolinda for the complimentary glasses of Champagne, so nice and unexpected. Note if you wish to try the happy hour it is limited to seating in the bar area which was fine with us. We started with (from Happy Hour menu) Cocktails 1 Bees Knees and 4 Penicillin (I had 3 and wife had 1) Suffice it to say we liked the drinks. Beef tartare and toasted bread, beef was luscious! Empanadas beef and chicken were hecka good. we wanted to bring some home but they don't allow take away from happy hour menu Mushroom empanada yep this was good too Dipping sauces were excellent Dinner Asada Mixto. Meats, peppers, potatoes, bread and chimichuri sauce. Excellent combination of flavors and textures. The grilled peppers and potatoes were soft with nice charred flavor. Two types of sausages with crisp casing and great flavor fillings. Could have used a bit more meat but the flavors were great. Outstanding bread served with this dish and with beef tartar Rescoldo, Eggplant, pepper and onion, Served room temp spread over toast Dessert Burnt Basque cheesecake with poached peaches. To die for!!! Beautiful interior warm and rustic. Open kitchen in the back but you can't see them easily from the tables. There's a long bar height table centered in the bar area for large groups. With several bar height tables along the wall and normal tables and booths in the main dining area. For the most part there is street parking but good luck finding a space. We took Uber so that we could have some drinks.

We were all starving and craving Mexican food so this was the perfect spot to hit, especially being…read morea 2025 Michelin recognized restaurant. We sat outside where the vibes were amazing and the service was great throughout the afternoon. Here's what we ordered: Chips and Guac: Fresh chips paired with one of the best guacs we have ever had! Esquites: My wife's favorite as she loves corn mixed with sour cream and cheese. A total winner for her. Tacos: My in laws enjoyed the fish, chicken, and carne asada tacos. The fish was the standout and not overly fishy, and every ingredient was of great quality. Chilaquiles: They were kind enough to make it veggie friendly and the sauce was top tier. So well done. Overall a great quality restaurant and we would love to come back the next time we are in town!

Reviewing the Happy hour at Flores, We came here specifically to experience their Happy Hour M-F…read more3-5pm and Sun 3 - closing. On that note this is a winner for a small selection of drink options and food choices. We started with Sangria and Margarita cocktails. Not watery and nicely refreshing. Guacamole bowl came with crispy tortilla chips, so appetizing Flautas de Chorizo fried goodness with lettuce on top and avocado tomatillo dipping sauce. We ordered this twice! Tacos Carnitas, Carne Asada and Pescado (fish served open face) nice protein portion on crispy taco shell dripping with sauce and flavor. Excellent! It was a beautiful day to sit in their parklet. The restuarant has a fully open front so people watching is easy regardless. Service was pleasant, polite and quick. Enjoy folks!