Michael is our favorite server here. We requested to sit in his section. He's kind, attentive and efficient. Always makes breakfast here a pleasant experience. Love the coffee and bread/toast is very good with the creamy butter. Everything we've ordered here is of great quality. Looking forward to being back soon! read more

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We decided to eat here for breakfast since we had a food credit to use. When we sat down, we placed our order right away, but the wait for our food was surprisingly long, around 20 to 25 minutes, even though the restaurant wasn't that busy. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which tasted fine but didn't really stand out, especially considering the price. My partner ordered a salmon dish that came with a "crostini," but it was really just a piece of stale toasted bread. We mentioned it to the server, and to their credit, they replaced it without any issue. For a restaurant located in the Ritz, you'd expect a higher level of quality and attention to detail. The service was polite but not particularly warm, and the food just didn't live up to the setting or the price point. Overall, it was an okay experience at best, but I probably wouldn't come back. There are much better brunch options nearby that offer tastier food and better value. read more

Parallel 37 - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant is located within the Ritz and I stopped in for breakfast. It is $$$$, my avocado toast with poached eggs was $38 but it is one of the best I've ever had! It was an avocado mousse so a little lighter and had a perfect balance of salt and fresh veggies. Service was phenomenal and very attentive read more

Parallel 37 - Avocado toast with poached eggs - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything went well if you are into healthy food. Will be back. The staff are extremely nice and the restaurant has a nice ambiance feel to it plus this is 5 star hotel. read more

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We had breakfast here the morning after having dinner at The Lounge. If I remember correctly, this was on Christmas Day so extra appreciation to all the staff who came into work. Even though this place is equally ritzy and within The Ritz as The Lounge, I always feel that having breakfast is a lot less pressure. The menu selection was very limited, and if I remember correctly my boyfriend got the huevos rancheros while I got the eggs benedict. Portion sizes are certainly just barely enough to fill you up, which I suppose is good if you're not a big on breakfast kind of person. Which is not me. I'm big on breakfast, big on brunch, and appreciate a good variety when it comes to both, so my tummy may have still been grumbling after I ate the last bite of eggs benny off my plate. The color and consistency of the hollandaise sauce was best in class though. The English muffins were toasted evenly to perfection, and the precision between the placement of the ham to the sprinkling of the sesame seed garnish to the small pile of potatoes with the chili on top on the side demonstrated intentional attention to detail. Service was stellar, the ambiance was clean and inviting, with minimal noise for a great way to start the day. If food quality and presentation as well as attentive service are most important to you, you'll find a five star experience here. read more

Parallel 37 - Eggs benedict - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had breakfast at Parallel 37 at the Ritz Carlton, and while it was a solid experience, it's definitely on the pricey side. The staff was incredibly helpful in accommodating my husband's gluten allergy, which we really appreciated. He had the huevos rancheros, and I went with scrambled eggs--both dishes were tasty, but nothing that blew us away for the cost. The flavors were good, but honestly, for the price, we expected a bit more. It's a nice spot if you're in the area, and has a cozy upscale vibe inside but we might not rush back considering the price tag. read more

Parallel 37 - Scrambled eggs with toast and house potatoes (front), Huevos rancheros (back) - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Situated just at the edge of Nob Hill and above Union Square, along Stockton and California Streets, The Ritz-Carlton automatically makes you feel like an elite. The marble-lined lobby and dark gray lobby bar with its rectangular chandelier are luxe and moody spaces, and then further inside to the left of the entrance is Parallel 37, the hotel's restaurant that has its bar right in the middle. Sleek and sexy are just two words to describe the ambiance at Parallel 37, which is so named after the 37th parallel North line, of which Northern California touches, of which each dish on their menu is influenced by the cuisine of the countries that run along the 37th parallel. What brought me here was a specially curated dinner that a group of colleagues and I were able to enjoy a recently curated dinner hosted at Parallel 37 as a special occasion. With their full bar being able to be utilized and their private dining space behind a glass wall and door, our group were treated like VIPs. We began our evening sipping on three wines, two from Skyside, a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon, and then Cuvee Brut from Gloria Ferrer for good measure. With mini quiches to satiate our appetites as we mingled in their vast space we managed to take it all in as our fellow guests poured in from their lobby. Our dinner began with their salad course, which was Roasted K&J Stone Fruit Salad served with seasonal chicory lettuce leaves, feta crumbles, pistachios, and topped with a shallot banyuls vinaigrette dressing. For our entrée course, we were given the option of their Seared Beef Tenderloin served with their summer truffle gratin potatoes, sautéed French green beans, blistered cherry tomatoes, and topped with truffle beef jus or we could select their Spring Onion Polenta, which was served with roasted wild mushrooms, charred asparagus tips, braised Swiss chard and topped with a pecorino hollandaise. For our dessert course, we enjoyed a Strawberry Mousse, which was served with a vanilla wafer, strawberry compote, vanilla anglaise, and lemon mint infused strawberries. Our dinner was served with just the right tenor and with extra pours of wine, everything was paired perfectly. I do have to say that both our salad and our dessert courses were the highlights of our meal, as the salad was as fresh as it was prepared thanks to the extra portions of peaches that were sourced locally and our dessert was the perfect amount that it didn't go overboard and was in the most unique shape that I have ever seen as it resembled that of an earbud holder, no kidding, but was simply refreshing, as it paired perfectly with a cup of coffee, which thankfully was provided and at The Ritz-Carlton is one of the best I've had. My entrée was plated beautifully as it was equal parts meat, potatoes and green beans. It was served with an abundance of gravy which soaked up too much of the dish, and one of my fellow diners said that their meat was too well-done for their tastes, although mine was cooked decently enough. With a solid overall experience, it saddens me that more people cannot try the dinner service at Parallel 37, as currently they are only serving breakfast seven days a week. Almost a decade and a half ago, I remember that they were the place to be for an early evening libation followed by a crafted dinner by their world renowned chef that was hired to spruce things up. As little as two years ago, Forbes Travel Guide released its list of winners for top Bay Area restaurants considered to be among the "most outstanding" businesses around the world and Parallel 37 was actually one of their picks, which makes it all the more surprising to their pivot to a breakfast only service. Once this place has the ability to reopen as a full-service restaurant, watch out, as I can only imagine their bar area bustling with customers both from the hotel and in the neighborhood, enjoying a fruity mixed concoction, and an internationally inspired menu that sticks to basics with some seasonal California twists. read more

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This restaurant is located in the Ritz, San Francisco. We came here for breakfast, on two different days. The breakfast was so good the first time, we wanted to go a second time before we left San Francisco. I think the eggs benedict was the best I've ever had. The egg was perfectly poached. The ham was delicious, was not over cooked and dry. The muffin was perfectly toasted. It was light and airy, like a crumpet. Tasted very fresh, like homemade. The second time, I ordered the omelets. That was very good too. The eggs were fluffy and cooked just right. I was a happy customer. My husband very much liked his breakfast, also. He ordered the French toast and an eggs benedict. The service was excellent. The staff addressed by our names and were very nice. We had a pleasant time. read more

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We ate here two days in a row for breakfast. The service is amazing and the staff was excellent. They always remembered our name and were so polite. It really made and impression. The first day we were in a rush and I wanted the French toast but the server said it would take longer as would the pancakes. So I go the eggs benedict like my wife. They really got them out quickly and It was amazing. The next day I was able to relax and I had the French toast and boy it was yummy. Loved it. My wife got an omelet and was great as well. The server was so nice and spoke with us a bit and remembered us from the day before. Oh and don't forget the fresh squeezed J. wow. read more

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Place is upscale but very relaxed food is very good everything on the menu was delicious. Manuel our waiter was absolutely the best ! read more

Parallel 37 - Hugo's Rancheros - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Staff were amazing! Food was great! Place was really nice. We ordered from the food tasting menu and from the regular menu. I even got a present for my birthday with a handwritten note, cake from the servers, extra food and desert from the chef. It was such an awesome experience! read more

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Breakfast spot inside the ritz. When you're staying at the ritz and have a food and beverage credit you have to eat there so that's what my wife and I did. The food was good it definitely tasted fresh and the service was good. Get the eggs Benedict they were delicious. This place is unbelievably over priced tho but if you're staying at the ritz you probably can afford it so no need to dock a star here. But like $14 for a bowl of fruit loops? Ouch that seems like highway robbery but such is life at the ritz one can conclude. read more

Parallel 37 - Omelet - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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When I go out to dinner it is understood whatever is ordered will be shared. Whether the entrees are split or my fork goes onto your plate - we will be sharing. This makes Chef's Tastings perfect for selfish people who just don't share because everyone gets the same exact thing, the same portion, at the same time. Couple that with a wine pairing and now there is a completely effortless shared dining experience without the stress of not wanting to share or sharing too much. We had the perfect booth where we could feel like we had privacy without having privacy. Service was outstanding. Zach is as skilled with describing the menu as he is with the wines offered. The chefs made sure to make my food as gluten free as they could. I appreciate that attention to detail. Each dish that graced our table boasted technical merit, balanced flavor profiles, and a true celebration of food. There was nothing more I could want. Wait. Yes - another visit, and so I will. I invite you to do the same. Celebrate your love of food by sharing. Here. With the Chef's tasting. Fiver earned, fiver given! read more

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Staying at the ritz which is where this place is located we were looking for a quick and good breakfast. The food and service was outstanding. Great ambience and again I can't express how good the service was. read more

Parallel 37 - Smoked Salmon platter - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped here for a Japanese garden cocktail with my friend Patricia who lives here. This place is BOMB!! Cute guys too and awesome service!! Awesome ambience and beautiful decor!! read more

Parallel 37 - Japanese garden cocktail - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very fancy , fine dining experience. Came here for restaurant week when it just opened. So it was a really fast and smooth experience before the crowd came in. We were brought to our seat with professionalism and awesomeness! Love our server! Now on to the food. Food was simply delicious and beautiful, I mean just look at the photos I posted, everything is perfection. From the presentation, to the taste , and of course the service! Everything was just a beautiful piece of art. My favorite was the duck dish. Must come and try! Will be coming again after this virus is over. Stay safe everyone! read more

The service was great and the food was very flavorful! I had the 16oz Ribeye great taste (a little too much fat) and the Yukon gold whipped potatoes. The potatoes tasted amazing but the portion size was about 2 tablespoons.... booooooo! There is no reason to skimp that hard! The short rib potato pancake appetizer was amazing but the portion size was so small... booooo! Extensive wine list but no Syrah. They could have dimmed the lights slightly. For a fine dining experience they could get rid of the big tv at the bar. read more

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For a restaurant inside a hotel, it's decent. But yes, the prices are a bit steep. 4oz of steak for about $115, but very very good quality. The salads were perfectly prepared, and might have been some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend the soup that comes in the classic San Franciscan sourdough bread! I believe parking is $15. read more

Parallel 37 - Delicious sourdough! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The culinary adventures at Parallel 37 began on a recent Friday and took us through Sunday Brunch.Friday midday found us with small plates at the bar and perfectly crafted Lemon Drops. We returned to the bar with Burger Boi in tow at 7:30 and the house hamburger was a slam dunk. Saturday morning found us with a light breakfast before our all day event and Sunday morning was brunch with the gang before departing. My friends had a birthday dinner on Friday night and I slid into their booth for a SURPRISE dessert handcrafted by the chef. It was beyond amazing. Service was impeccable at every meal, dishes were crafted with care and weather it was carrot hummus, burgers or stuffed French toast, it was yummy! read more

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First time dining here and decided to come for SF Restaurant week. The food was beyond amazing!! Each bite was an explosion of flavor and the next course was better then the last! From plating presentation to impeccable service to phenomenal taste - this really checked all the boxes and knocked it out the park. (My first SF RW stop was Michael Mina and they could not hold a candle to this dinner). It was truly a fantastic experience and a spot that is surely underrated. Even the chef came out to greet us before they gave me a cute birthday card and take away box of chocolates. I will definitely come back again! read more

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The breakfast is great! The pancakes had a lemon-zesty cream on it that really did it for me, the pancake itself was very fluffy! 9/10. The omelette was really nice too, but you can get something like this at any regular breakfast or brunch place too - 7/10. The Service and ambiance is great! 10/10 read more

Parallel 37 - Pancakes - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really want to take this time to thanks the staff here at parallel 37 and stephen who was our chef for the night. The service was beyond all measures, we were taken care and greeted by the time we were seated to the time we left. What blew my mind away were the beef ribs, which is really big enough to feed a mouth of four. I loved the servers' attentive service and had water refilled constantly without any requests. The timing from one food to the next was excellent and the chocolate at the end was spectacular. Thank you, will come back soon! Oh and the setting of the place is outstanding, not that bright and not that dark. Really sets the mood right. read more

Parallel 37 - Ribs fit for 4..115$ - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

A 5 Star Experience RUINED By Terrible Service... With accolades of being the first U.S. Chef to win Iron Chef and having worked at the prestigious Aqua, French Laundry and Masa's, I've been longing to have a taste of Chef Ron Siegel's culinary masterpieces. Though I wanted to dine at The Dining Room at The Ritz, I found out during the fall that it was closing. In its place would be Parallel 37. Chef Siegel would still be heading the kitchen but in a more casual and inviting restaurant. After much anticipation, my friend and I came to Parallel 37 for dinner last night. The ingredients were top-notch, the combination of new American flavors with a French and Japanese flair were unparalleled and each dish was flawlessly executed. But there was one BIG problem: THE SERVICE. More on that later. F O O D *BRAISED CHICKEN BREAD ($7) - 4 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/GnxzYamcJRd5NG94wGxdcw?select=tfnFpiSaaejBkjDNoAMZzw Grilled rustic country bread smeared with garlic butter was served with a tiny ceramic pot of braised chicken. The braised chicken was a delicious hybrid of pate and chicken meat; rich and velvety smooth with a slight bite. The combination of the mouth-watering crunchy bread and the decadent chicken spread was sublime. *FOIE GRAS w/ Huckleberry & Rome Apples ($18) - 4.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/GnxzYamcJRd5NG94wGxdcw?select=SfbUtf2yqaPMEmn4tq_bRA Rivaling my favorite foie gras off all-time from La Folie, this dish did not disappoint. The perfectly seared foie gras topped a crunchy circular brioche with stewed apples and fresh huckleberries. The burst of sweet tartness from the fruit duo softened the richness from the luxurious foie gras. The flavor and texture combinations were nothing short of amazing. *MASAMI RIBEYE w/ Potatoes, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Red Onion Jam & Pinot Noir Reduction ($29) - 4.5 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/GnxzYamcJRd5NG94wGxdcw?select=z5S8a2PxbhaF4IR2EaTBFA Once you go kobe, you NEVER go back. Trust me. When available on the menu and when my credit cards aren't giving me the middle finger, I always go for the kobe. The rich marbling can make a tremendous difference in flavor and texture which was exactly the case with this masami kobe ribeye. Cooked to a vibrant red rare, the trio of well-seasoned ribeye strips were as soft as butter with an incredible rich, meaty flavor. The red onion jam was simple, yet genius; imparting a pop of tantalizing sweetness at the end of each bite. I savored every bite and was left wanting more. *CHOCOLATE NUTELLA CROQUETTE w/ Nutella Ice Cream ($9) - 3 STARS http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/GnxzYamcJRd5NG94wGxdcw?select=9t8JGSyQq9sjmWPgqi_VAw The nutella croquette sounded good conceptually but just didn't work. The croquettes were like mini falafels filled with the hazelnut spread. The exterior was so heavy, hard and dense that it took away from the indulgent filling. Though creamy and smooth, the nutella ice cream was more like a chocolate one. A lighter flavor, perhaps a vanilla ice cream would have mellowed out the richness of the dessert. S E R V I C E Simply put, I've received BETTER service at a Chinese hole-in-the wall restaurant. Promptly take and bring my order, refill my water, check on me periodically and I'm a happy camper. Of course as the number of $ increases so does my level of expectation. With that being said, our waiter, Justin (Kevin Kline look-a-like) was unprofessional, inattentive and completely aloof. He was MIA most of the night. After he brought our cocktails, we were ready to order but he took off and was no where to be found. After ordering, he left one menu on our table and never cleared our wine glasses (I pass out with wine). These are very basic things especially for a fine dining establishment. He checked on us only once towards the end of our meal while he constantly checked and chatted with older patrons. The charming maitre d saw us anxiously looking for our waiter so he kindly took our dessert order instead. We saw our busboy more than our waiter. If I had it my way, the entire tip would have gone to our busboy. Food service was SLOW. We spent 80% of our dinner... WAITING. Waiting to order. Waiting for our dishes. Waiting for water refills. Waiting for the dessert menu. Waiting for our check. Waiting to sign our bill. I think I grew more crow's feet in the interim. A M B I A N C E / D E C O R Contemporary and casual with clean lines, wooden furnishings and earthy etched glass fixtures. Located inside the Ritz makes it an ideal spot for tourists to lounge over drinks and/or have an intimate dinner. P A R K I N G Street parking can be easily found before 6 PM on California Street though trekking up/down the steep hill in heels will pose a challenge. Otherwise, valet parking is available. Though I thoroughly enjoyed Chef Siegel's culinary masterpieces, it seems the downgraded restaurant transformation caused a complete lost in translation in service. SAD. VERY SAD. read more

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It was simple for me. Stay over-night at this Ritz and forget the pricey dinner & go to Little Italy for food. Sleep-in till 9AM and then treat yourself to the best Eggs Benedict that I have ever had. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On what to FORGET: Forget the decor (who cares?). Forget the reviews (especially from people who don't bother, or are too frugal, to stay here). Forget the service (which was nice BTW...after all it is da Ritz). Forget the mundane Breakfast Buffet (boring). Forget the noisy kids and the "unwashed masses" (food focus, only). Forget my upscale arrogance (or not). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .....BUT DO NOT FORGET: TO GET EGGS BENEDICT AND ONLY EGGS BENEDICT FOR BREAKFAST! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ P.S.- See my Ritz review for further details! This review is obviously only about their MOST AMAZING EGGS BENEDICT! read more

Parallel 37 - Benedict! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty solid. My husband, son and I had christmas brunch here this morning. It was pretty awesome. We booked for the brunch buffet at Parallel 37 but they held breakfast in the lounge which was really nice because my son really liked their huge lounge chairs. He loved this place. He wanted to dig into the buffet dishes as soon as we were seated. I LOVED the apple pastries. So did my son. He had about 3 of those and he's just a tiny little 3 year old and those pastries were huge. The hostess was extremely helpful and provided us with AMAZING service. She made us feel right at home. I think her name was Linda and I'm so happy she was there today because she was wonderful. My son and I also explored the ground and checked out their terrace. If you have time, definitely check out the grounds. They had your basic breakfast buffet choices - granola, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon as well as smoked salmon and pastries. I took out 1 star because they didn't have an omelette station. Other than that, everything was perfect. We're going to try and make going out to Christmas brunch a tradition. Today was great! Oh and they also validate for parking as an FYI. Definitely a place to go out and treat yourself. read more

Parallel 37 - I booked parallel 37 for breakfast but for Christmas they held breakfast at the lounge. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

As with the entire hotel, the service was spectacular. Breakfast was very good. Some lighter menu items is really nice as well. If I had one disappointment it is that Parallel 37 is currently only open for breakfast. read more

5 stars, no question about it. Beautiful dining room, amazingly nice and personable waiter, epic dining experience for this veggie. My husband and I both went for the prix fixe dinner. Wise choice, I tell you. The waiter said any ingredients that stood out, whether it be summer squash, corn, whatev, the chef could use to design a meal for lil' me. Imagine that! First course: mixed greens salad blew my mind (see photo). Creamy buttermilk perfection coated greens, grapes, toasted seeds. Second course: hand cut linguini with Bloomsdale spinach and pickled ramps. So light, yet the blend of flavors slapped my tongue and seriously taught it a lesson. Third course: spring peas, fried rice, green curry, avocado mousse. Truly, the grand finale. The warm rolls our waiter brought out, the creamy butter I coated them in, so epic. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I think the brunch is just OK here. I had the 3-course lunch: farm green salad (simple & good), eggs Benedict (meh. I've had much better, don't like how tough the sourdough muffin is, hollandaise was on the bland & watery side, and the ham was so thin), and chocolate trio dessert (DELICIOUS!!!). the Mission eggs were good and fresh tasting, prawn cocktail was fresh but the co Katie sauce needed more horseradish, and the French toast was very good with the strawberry compote. Excellent service!!! I'm going to try dinner here because it sounds like it may be better than their brunch. read more

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I had my fancy birthday lunch with my friend today and it was yummy. She bought a coupon for 2 people $80 includes: appetizer, entree, and desert. Appetizers: Tuna Tar tar, Ceaser Salad- Both very good and a good serving size, tar tar could of had just a little more salt. Entree: Soft Shell Crab sandwich and Ribeye Steak over risotto and mushrooms- Both so good, crab sandwich was good but a little too rich. Desert: Mousse- I forgot what flavor, it was unmemorable worse part of our meal. Service: Great service Atmosphere: Elegant read more

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Repeat offender is what I am at Parallel 37. This place is clutch for a number of reasons. Da burger here is ligit. It's one of the best cheeseburgers around no lie....no lie...no lie...eee...lie.... The buns are made in house. Like budda baby. The meat just melts in your mouth with flavor. read more

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We went here for my birthday celebration with another couple. As we arrived a bit early we waited for our friends at the lounge. Beautiful decor, and yummy cocktail. For the culinary experience we had the price was very reasonable comparing to it class. The dinning room was very open but still feel a bit of the hotel lobbyists scene to me. Food was good but not exceptional, it was innovative with a cross of Asian fusion. Food taste fresh with the exception of the escargot from my oysters dish, not a pleasant smell, I didn't dare to touch it from it odor. However, the oyster was delicious. The highlight of the evening was the service. It blew me away with the above and beyond and exceptional accommodations they provided to us. A truly pleasant surprise! For my birthday I was given a complimentary glass of Champagne. ( not sparkling wine) And for dessert all of us got two extra dessert courses on the house, not just the birthday guest like all the others restaurant we have ever been too. To top that, chef even prepared the decadent dessert for the gentleman different than the ladies. Way to go Parallel 37! Many reason why I am a big fan of the Ritz Carlton, never disappointed! Service 5 star. Food 4 star. Ambience 4 star. read more

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They serve organic eggs and it's cooked to perfection. The potato is fried perfectly, light crunch on outside and soft on inside

When I go to a $$$$ restaurant, I tend to have higher expectations for the food and service. However, Parallel 37 didn't stand out except for having the slowest service ever. Our dinner took 3 hours, from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Our main courses came out a little after 9pm. Don't come here if you're on a time crunch. The hotel's fire alarm went off in the middle of our dinner and none of the workers addressed it or apologized. It just rang loudly while we all watched the workers go about business so we knew it was false alarm. We were glad that we got the 3 course dinner because sizes were on the smaller side. Perhaps, they're the perfect sized portions but not enough to fill me up if I didn't have the appetizer and dessert and I'm a 105 lb girl. My favorite dish was the buccatini appetizer - a bit on the richer side but delicious. All of the dishes came out on very interesting plates. The sauce on my scallops kept spilling onto the table and made a little puddle of sauce because of the little ridges on the plate. Scallops were a solid entree, pretty darn good. Desserts had beautiful modern designs. Nothing stood out as mind blowing though. It was aite, a solid three stars. I guess I was just expecting Parallel 37 to be of a higher caliber. C'mon, a restaurant at the Ritz should be classy and excellent not A-OK. read more

Parallel 37 - Scallops - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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As much as I wanted to like this low key restaurant under Ron Siegel, I left feeling confused and disappointed. Aside from plating fouls where you couldn't eat your meal without something rolling off or a sharper knife, there were too many ingredients, sauces and flavors on each plate. In addition, I wished that they served each dish fresh on a warm plate to meld the smells and flavors together. Although there are signs of creativity, I felt lost whenever I tried to eat each dish. For instance, the ramen was deconstructed to the point that it looks like a misnomer. The only thing I remember are the stylish plates and hefty utensils including knives that stand on its own blade. The ambiance isn't too stuffy, but the overall feel is cold. Parking can be tough on the street, but there is valet service at the Ritz. read more

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It's at the Ritz Carlson, so despite being slightly casual you expect top notch food and service and Parallel 37 didn't disappoint, starting with the hostess who had an onslaught of people but was ever so friendly upon greeting, seating us, and chatting for a moment. The wine list is excellent and they also have a full bar where you won't go wrong. Regarding the food, sweet potato brioche rolls were an pretty good way to start, though we didn't get much sweet potato taste and thought both the fennel and truffle butter overwhelmed a bit. Butternut Squash Soup was amazing, and didn't even need the mound of lobster that it came with (though I enjoyed that too). The biggest miss of the meal may have been crab & caviar tacos which were tiny and insanely expensive, they were good but not worth the price and you could barely taste the caviar which is why they were so expensive to begin with. As for main courses, the Black Garlic Taglioline was rich from the cauliflower fondue so definitely get it but go with the small portion. Sea Bass was excellent - perfectly cooked and seasoned plus served with nice gnocchi and swiss chard but the huge portion of fish was clearly the star here. For dessert they tried to kill us with chocolate given that it was my wife's birthday and both plates were very good as well as the matching 20 year ports. Restaurant decor is upscale, but I like that it's a "smart casual" kind of place instead of white tablecloth & pretentiousness. Food & drink was very good, but the real star here is the Ritz Carlton service which made our entire meal especially memorable. I saved our receipt so I could remember our server's name then subsequently lost it - I think it may be Zach - but the Gold Standard was met and exceeded by far on a recent visit and I would return to Parallel 37 any time. Bravo! read more

The food and service were great! I had the huevos rancheros and it was delicious! The servers were attentive and thoughtful. I would definitely recommend! read more

We definitely enjoyed our meals! The salads were very good....The bread was awesome....The halibut entree was fresh, creative, flavorful and delicious! The pork chop entree was perfectly prepared and absolutely good! The desserts were heavenly and their complimentary chocolates were more than delightful! And yes....Service was impeccable! With all that said, the atmosphere was disappointing. It has more of a cafeteria or coffee shop ambiance. Definitely didn't go well with their pricey menu. We were overdressed, for sure. read more

I was really surprised on the service and good quality at this restaurant. I came here for the Restaurant week and also ordered things outside of that menu. Everything on the SF Restaurant week menu was good (besides the duck I had, which was overcooked). Ordered 1/2 dozen of oysters, only 5 arrived. Had to tell the waiter, I did order 6 right? How could that have been missed? The crab and caviar, that was just horrible. The crab was not fresh and tasted old or frozen. Ordered fries with truffle and requested it to be extra crispy. First time around, it came out soggy, sent it back and go figure, it wasn't that much better than the first. We did not bother sending it back again. Ordered 2 glasses of champagne, and were only provided one. We had to ask again for our 2nd glass. For a restaurant at this caliber to provide this type of service is really shocking. Some items were comp, but I would had rather paid full price and had a better experience. read more

What a delightful surprise this restaurant was ( I'm not usually big on hotel restaurants). We had not only an outstanding dinner, but everyone who interacted with us was friendly, accommodating and professional. For starters, we had the Sesame chicken salad - huge portion and delicious! Understated dressing, large chunks of chicken breast, mandarin oranges and cashews. We were done! No wait - that was a starter. Then came the excellent duck with confit fritter (amazing), the pork loin ( with kumquats and barbecued pork belly), and lamb with couscous, spinach and olives. I could not help finishing every delicious bit. Did I mention that their bread is the best restaurant bread we've ever had? Since we had the $65 price fixe dinner, we all bore up under the strain and faced 3 wonderful desserts. I had the chocolate ice cream - 3 big scoops on a bed of delicious crunchy nuggets of some kind; the others had the strawberry basil ice cream (white chocolate). Will we go back - you bet!! Excellent experience and a very reasonable price for such great food!! read more

I went to Parallel 37 for brunch on a weekday while I was visiting San Francisco. It was pretty empty when we went. I had white scrambled eggs with side of tots (wasn't too impressed with the tots) and my friend had oatmeal & avocado toast. The food was overall fine! read more

Parallel 37 - White scramble + tots, oatmeal, avocado toast with side of eggs - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California