It's been a while since I've come back here and the drinks are still great. For drinks I had the Smoke on the Water - bourbon & fernet cocktail with smoke. It's more like a campfire smoke, which wasn't really my thing but it was not bad Manhattan - liked it better than the former Food I enjoyed the glazed pork belly and crab cakes a lot. Pizza was ok. Would come back for the cozy vibes. read more

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Crab cakes themselves were tasty, but the aioli was extremely overwhelming and off putting from a flavor perspective; almost like it had gone sour. This was not a positive experience. My excellent waiter saves Per Diem from a one star review. read more

Love the FiDi old school luxury aesthetics. The menu is a little pricey for lunch, but it is San Francisco after all. High on flavor and quality. Steak Frites: Perfect for a business lunch. The steak is hearty and protein rich, with an air of indulgence. The chimichurri adds a nice flavor accent, so you're not being too spartan. Though one of those creamy French steak sauces would have been nice too. The fries are perfect with steak, reminiscent of a French brasserie experience. The lightly cooked heirloom tomato slices add a nice umami contrast, better than raw tomatoes. And the broccolini gets some green veggies. Big enough to be filling, but not so big you feel overly stuffed. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by for Thursday night dinner after work. Upscale intimate vibe with great service! The short rib is a must try and definitely save room for a strawberry shortcake dessert! They have a build your own Manhattan which I loved. Really can't go wrong - one of my go to spots! read more

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My flight landed too late for me to meet up with my friends, and I was in need of a quiet weeknight dinner. I grabbed a seat at the bar, and Per Diem fit the bill perfectly. Now, I've spent the last forty years or so eating and drinking whatever I want. Unfortunately, I'm getting to be an old man, so I have to "think about my health" and "not get gout". So while I wanted to start with the meatballs, move on to the braised shortribs, get some dessert, and chase it all down with several barrel-aged manhattans, I am growing as a human being. I knew it was going to be a weak of heavy eating and heavy drinking. So I made a healthier choice, and got the chopped salad with salmon and avocado, and a glass of white wine. I even got the smaller pour. And it was a light, nutritious, smart choice for dinner. It even tasted good. What I'm saying (I guess) is that Per Diem has something on the menu for everyone, including the man I used to be and whoever I am these days. Also, the service was friendly and knowledgeable and even fun because a new bartender was being trained. Neither the trainer nor the trainee commented on the strange choices I had made, but they both made me feel quite welcome. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Apple Bacon Kale with salmon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hoy llegamos a PER DIEM! Ubicado en el distrito financiero de la ciudad, con un clima perfecto, estuvimos en la terraza compartiendo entre compañeros de trabajo, así que la experiencia y el ambiente estuvieron lindos. Nos atendieron super rápido para tomarnos el servicio; mi comida fue el Grilled Chicken y estaba de 100! Maravilloso y aparte le agregué papas fritas que fue el mejor acompañante a mi platillo. Una de mis amigas pidió el steak wrap y wow, buenísimo también. Los otros dos compañeros pidieron el filet mignon y el steak fries, para ser platillos tan elevados en precio es muy poca la porción. Estaban ricos si, pero muy poca la porción. Se ordenó también el expreso martini pero ese si estaba fatal, parecía como si le hubiesen colocado agua de la llave, nada bueno, no lo recomiendo. En cuanto al restaurante muy bonito, se veía un ambiente lindo. No me percaté del parking, creo que no tienen espacio para estacionar. Podría volver a comer y disfrutar nuevamente. Gracias por hoy. read more

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Wonderful place for a business lunch. I've visited 3 times for lunch & have always been pleased with our meals & service. Make a reservation if possible but walk-ins are welcome (we did walk in today, at opening time). The main dining room features dark wood, like an old school tavern. They have seating available upstairs for larger parties. We started with the Brussels sprouts which was topped with bacon & had a sauce on the place, adding a nice flavor to the Brussels sprouts. One of my favorite lunch entrees is the mushroom pasta that has a buttery mushroom sauce & mushrooms over bucatini & topped with an egg. It's surprisingly filling. We didn't have space in our stomachs for dessert but I've had the molten chocolate cake before & it's delicious & would have it again. Service is speedy & helpful. They are accustomed to the busy lunch crowd so if you're on a time limit, this place works for a business lunch. read more

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After a long day of meetings, Per Diem provided the perfect atmosphere to relax and recharge! We were able to make a reservation earlier in the week and the restaurants downtown location was just a short easy walk. From the moment we walked in, the service stood out, we were greeted right away and even provided a space to park luggage as one of our colleagues would fly out after drinks. They were accommodating and even catered towards our groups food sensitivities. We shared a variety of appetizers from thier happy hour menu and every dish had its own unique flavor and taste! Crowd favorites were definitely the fresh tuna tartare and the savory steak bites! read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Ahi tuna tartar - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was our monthly date night. My husband found this place. Daniel greet us and was a great bartender and helped all evening. Drinks had nice names and were very tastie and food yummy. We ate light. Fresh Raw Oysters, String Fries, and finally a pizza. The pizza was a thin crust, with a little spicy flavor. A must visit place. read more

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Decent. The atmosphere is very cool. I sat the bar mid-shift for happy hour and my service was a bit imbalanced. The menu looks amazing! I had oysters, a crab arancini, truffle fries, and kale salad. The oysters had many shell remnants, which made for an unpleasant experience. The crab arancini was incredible! Truffle fries had been left under the heat lamp, so when they arrived, they got cold VERY quickly. Truffle flavor was light. My kale salad arrived without the bacon. They had it remade for me, which gave the fries, meant to be my salad's side, more time to get even colder. The dressing had a nice flavor and the polenta croutons were interesting. For $17 HH price, it was honestly small and underwhelming. I would try again. read more

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My party of four visited after work on a Friday for happy hour, and from the moment we arrived, it was a great experience. We had a fun interaction with Benjamin at the door, who seated us right away and made us feel incredibly comfortable. Originally, we planned to order just a few items to start the night and then move on to another spot, but everything was so good that we stayed longer. We started with the Brussels sprouts, which were perfectly cooked, followed by the wild mushroom pasta that was so creamy and delicious, we decided to add mussels. We also tried the short rib bites, which were tasty, though a bit overcooked. The drink selection was impressive, but I had to try the cocktails. My favorite was the Passive Nature, so good that I ordered a second round. By the end of the night, we decided this will be our new regular spot--great food, great service, great drinks, and an even better ambiance! read more

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Good vibes, bomb food, excellent service and overall a great time with our server Chris! SF is a foodie's dream. There are so many options and not enough time or stomach space to indulge it all. Per Diem is definitely worth a stop for several reasons. The 1st is the service. Chris our server was very attentive and all around a good vibe during our dinner. He was a very pleasant surprise to our dinning experience and loved his vibrant personality. Thank you Chris! Second, the food was SO delicious. Starters with truffle Brussel sprouts which held so much flavor and I am not sure what's in the orange sauce but together melted in your mouth goodness. I could add these to some rice and call it a night. I ordered the dinner special which was steak with green beans and truffled mashed potatoes. Yes, this is a meal that you can probably make at home but it won't taste the same. Trust me. I don't think I've tasted meat quite this delicious and tender. I eat steak well done, no pink, please and thank you. Most restaurants overcook the meat, this was perfectly cooked to my taste and flavorful. The mash was also very tasty and so were the green beans. Every piece of the meal worked together and I was left satisfied. Well kind of satisfied...I was still hungry so dessert it is. As you can see the portions here are "smaller" for entrees compared to other restaurants. Third, the desert was a white cake drizzled with something I can't remember and ice cream plus fruit. SO GOOD! I am not the biggest fan of SF but I would come back for this restaurant and of course the shopping. Thank you for the wonderful experience and until next time... read more

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What a wonderful find - thanks again Yelpsters! I wanted a nice dinner with my mom near our hotel. This was a convenient walk from the Hyatt in the Financial District. The entrance was very nondescript- but when we walked in - wow! It has two floors for restaurant seating and bars on both floors. The decor was very 'jazzy' imho - meaning it was a fun throwback to a speakeasy type feel. I really appreciated the patrons respecting quiet conversation / so hard to find these days. The food was SO good and the portions were perfect. I walked away full - but not uncomfortable. Start with the burrata toast - you will not be disappointed. End with with brandy soaked cake - perfect ending. Our server (so sorry I forget his name) was perfect - he checked in with us without hovering and recognized that we were there to enjoy the evening for a nice meal. (I hope your art showing went well!) read more

Came by Per Diem for a quick happy hour drink with friends on a Friday afternoon. There's a happy hour menu with $13 cocktails and appetizers 3-5pm weekdays. I opted for a zero proof drink that was nice and well balanced with soda water, lemon and cucumber and overall a nice, central location for a drink. We did also share an order of fries for something to munch on. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came with a friend for Valentine's Day dinner! We order the wild mushroom pasta, truffle fries, and shrimp cocktail to share! We also got the strawberry tiramisu, and I got the non alcoholic amalfi coast drink! Everything was delicious! The interior was well-decorated, and I really liked the vibes! The servers were also really nice and attentive! Food summary: Wild mushroom pasta 9/10 Very creamy and rich! The egg as well as the mushrooms were great, and the pasta was cooked Al dente! Shrimp cocktail 9/10 Very delicious - a typical shrimp cocktail starter! Truffle fries 10/10 Good truffle flavors, crispy, and with a sprinkle of Parmesan! Amalfi coast drink 9/10 I loved the color, and it tasted just like an actual alcoholic spritz :) Strawberry tiramisu 10/10 I loved this! The cream was soft and fluffy, the lady fingers were delicious, and the berries were all very fresh! Overall, would definitely come back again! read more

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Food was amazing! Service was great. We met Liz the manager and she was very welcoming. Recommend for your next financial district dining experience! read more

We had a delicious meal here, great drinks, and the service was attentive. A hidden gem in the Financial center.

The inside was super cute and gave a rustic historic vibe! I didn't expect it to be 2 stories. Also this is a Michelin guide restaurant (but it was super easy to get a resy). I went with a friend who I haven't seen in over a year so we were talking a lot, catching up, and having a good time but the waiter kinda kept rushing us to order..... so that was kinda annoying. Minus 1 star for that. Food wise: The crab arancini was so soft and warm inside they melt so perfectly in your mouth wow. They were perfectly fried and the aioli sauce made them 10000x better. Definitely my favorite dish of the night. The Brussels sprouts are always a hit. They were so flavorful and crispy and had a generous amount of Parmesan so that was nice. I didn't want to be basic and get the margherita pizza, so I tried the summer squash flatbread, which an interesting dish. I couldn't really taste much of the squash part but I love goat cheese so I thought it was yummy. Really refreshing tbh and worth the try. Glad I got that over the margherita! read more

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Ambiance and aesthetics were great! Was greeted when we walked in and were seated right away since we had a 12pm reservation for 3. We sat upstairs on the 2nd floor and it was a dark setting but still very nice and relaxing. There were a lot people in the restaurant already and it got even more full around 12:30pm. Waitress gave us water and asked if we wanted drinks. She gave us enough time and always came back. No complaints, food was good with ratings 7-8.5/10. Bay Area prices on menu normal, example: $17 salads but additional $7 chicken, $9 shrimp, $12 salmon and $15 to add steak read more

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Great service and great food in this centrally located and nice ambience restaurant. The food was very good! The Brussels sprouts had a honey glaze added to it which made the savory bacon and the sweet honey with the crisply roasted Brussels sprouts taste great. The meat appetizer was good and the mussels could have been cooked just a little longer. The soup base was just right where the mussels were a little soft on the inside from being a little undercooked in my opinion. The salmon was fantastic. Cooked just right inside to make it flaky yet not overcooked and the salmon skin on top was broiled just right to be nice and crispy. That was my favorite. I'm less of a fan of a lot of salt these days so I enjoyed my meal. My colleagues mentioned they would prefer more salt on their pasta entree and salmon entrees. Overall great service and good food. read more

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Unfortunately, the lingering impression from Per Diem is the extremely slow and inattentive service. Based solely on the food, I'd round up to four stars, but the long wait and difficulty in getting our server's attention made it a mixed experience, with entrees arriving at nearly 8pm for a 6:30pm reservation. Our server was pleasant but performed a successful vanishing act for most of the night. My Dino Kale salad was solid, and kindly they omitted the bacon to make it vegetarian, but it could have used more of all the other fixings. Some more parmesan and beets would have helped the dish, but a more generous serving of the polenta croutons would have done wonders for it. They were the absolute star of the salad and there should have been ten instead of three. In short, Per Diem would be a place to give another shot to try another choice and bask in the luxurious rustic digs, but because of the overall experience, it may not be a repeater in the near future. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Dino Kale Salad minus bacon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by Tuesday night for a work dinner. The lighting is dim and cozy with a background buzz that still makes it easy to talk. Downstairs draws mostly professionals after work, while the upstairs private dining area offers a tucked-away vibe behind a curtain. The burrata toast and rustic meatballs were nice to share, two pieces each. The meatballs, layered with ricotta and pecorino in a fragrant tomato-basil sauce, were a highlight. The pan-seared salmon was generous with creamy risotto. The Cal-Salida cocktail was smoky, balanced, and elegant. Service was polished and approachable, pacing slightly slow. read more

Love love love! We needed a place that was open between traditional lunch and dinner--this hit the mark--in more ways than one. The food slaps. The ambience is ridiculous: genteel, civilized, old world charm, it's a las library typology converted into an industrial sophisticated gastropub. We sat upstairs, cocooned. The food here is insanely good, fresh ingredients and carefully prepared. Their Niçoise salad one of the best ever: fresh confit and crunchy green beans with olives and hard boiled egg ... the dressing finishing touch. The ahí a mound of deliciousness with taro chips. OMG their delicata squash drizzled with yogurt, charred edges perfection. Service excellent, genuinely warm and kind. Prices fair. Parking is tough, find a lot because street parking is near impossible in the financial district. This place is a gem! read more

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This is always a reliable and tasty go to option in the fidi! We got the heirloom tomato salad with burrata and stone fruit which was so refreshing! The short rib pasta is a must order, short rib was cooked to perfection, and the pasta was in the most delicious brown butter type sauce. They have an extensive drink list, and if you like manhattans you can curate your own. If you are just looking for a little snack, their French fries with the fried rosemary never disappoint! Definitely recommend coming here if you are in the area! read more

Most amazing restaurant in an unexpected place. The management and staff are fabulous.. unfortunately we witnessed someone from middle America complaining about having gender, neutral bathroom, bathrooms, and the management handled it amazingly. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This experience was amazing! We were greeted by the entire staff when walking in, seated promptly on a Friday night, and the service was incredible. The drinks were on point, the food was amazing, and the people were so nice. We did witness a full on "Karen" (name was 5 characters, started with a C and ended with an "arol") melt down over her Trump google alert. I was so impressed by the staff and manager for how they deescalated the situation without alienating the rest of the customers. This is what professionalism looks like!!! read more

Per Diem - Financial District - The best anniversary dinner ever - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is awesome. There was a disgruntled customer about bathrooms of all things and it was a big to do about nothing. They have gender neutral bathrooms upstairs. Customer service top notch. Great food and drinks. Highly professional employees. Thanks Per Diem for handling the situation with grace! read more

Pricey bite with ambience just outside of Montgomery BART station. Good for a nice dinner with new coworkers or catch up with old friends. We ordered the mushroom pasta and ahi tartare with surprised me in a good way. Love their cocktails!! read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Wild Mushroom Pasta - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nice menu selections and quite tasty. Service was engaging as well. We held a small company party there, very nice atmosphere. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Ahi tuna starter with taro chips - delicious! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

TLDR: Came for a group dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the food, ambiance, and service! Of all the things we tried, I'd recommend the roasted chicken and lava cake the most. ------ FOOD: 1. Roasted Chicken (5/5): Not dry at all, really flavorful, loved the tomato based sauce it came with. 2. Lava Cake (5/5): A delicious dessert that really hits the spot. Your classic chocolate lava cake with a fruit sauce / drizzle on top paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top 3. Rustic Meatballs (4.5/5): A great meatball dish, though ever so slightly denser than I would prefer 4. Caesar Salad (4.5/5): Honestly was really surprised by how much I liked this Caesar. I thought the dressing was great and flavorful. 5. Crab Arancini (4/5): I had super high hopes for this but I think the inside is a little dry -- could use some more sauce or melty cheese 6. Burrata Toast (4/5): A dessert-y appetizer thanks to the sweetness of the honey drizzle on top. Would have been great if the toast was a little crispier very the soft sourdough, but the overall flavor was unique and folks liked it 7. Brussels Sprouts (4/5): Solid, standard sprouts, nothing special 8. Mushroom Gnocchi (3.5/5): The truffle oil was good and I like the concept of the mushroom pasta, but the gnocchi itself was too soft and didn't have a chew factor. Tasted more like balls of mashed potatoes? If the gnocchi had more of a bite, this would have been a great dish! 9. Halibut (3.5/5): A little dry 10. Semifreddo (2.5/5): Not what I expected based on the description and unfortunately not really for me 11. Tiramisu (1/5): Didn't taste like tiramisu at all, and honestly the mascarpone cream tasted sour like it had gone bad. Hopefully the desserts they gave us were one-off and this dessert doesn't usually taste like this... ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Despite the unassuming exterior, the inside of this restaurant is cute! It gives me New York vibes honestly, and the upstairs dining area had lots of space and overlooked the rest of the restaurant downstairs * There were lots of people there who looked like they had just gotten off of work together and grabbing dinner / drinks -- this has a great vibe and location for that ------ SERVICE: * What you'd expect and perfectly good! read more

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Fabulous lunch spot but have also have had some great large group dinners here. The food is amazing and always new things on the menu. Love the service and be back soon! read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Special in the menu - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Reservations made by phone for lunch on a Monday about a week in advance. I got text updates, and it was $25 per person cancellation fee if we cancelled less than 24 hours in advance. This is a nice spot, definitely the type for business lunches, a bit dark and serious in its decor, medium noise level, plenty of space downstairs and upstairs. The service was professional and efficient. Our group of 5 was in and out in an hour. * Wild Mushroom Pasta - 4.5 stars I usually only like red sauce pasta, and I usually don't like mushrooms. But the images for this one actually looked rather tasty with the fancy mushrooms and the egg, and I didn't regret my decision. This was perfectly flavored and nicely balanced; just a tad on the oily side. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Wild Mushroom Pasta - 4.5 stars. This was perfectly flavored and nicely balanced; just a tad on the oily side. 2024-01-22 Mon lunch - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This pasta was tasty! I added chicken for it to be extra filling which was perfect, I was pretty hungry :) It was a little oilier at the bottom so it was hard to eat but otherwise it has a good cheese flavor which was very delicious! There's quite a lot of searing especially for big parties, there's a bar downstairs I believe. Our waiter was super kind and attentive to our needs. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Wild Mushroom Pasta with Chicken - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I only uploaded one of the croquttas picture, but really after that set we ordered another lol The overall look of this place is really cool and they have an upstairs they open up once in awhile I think our second favorite is the chicken, whatever rub they used was great! Overall the service was really good and were def coming back! read more

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Went for dinner on a Friday evening at 5. It was completely empty, I think that's just because they serve the working crowd that go home Friday night. The gentleman who helped us was so nice and very friendly! All of his suggestions were spot on. The crab arancini were very tasty, I got the wild mushroom pasta and by partner got the braised short ribs. Both were incredible, definitely recommend! We will be back again! read more

Thank you, Brian! You went above and beyond to show us kindness and grace, and made our experience amazing! Our team of 10 walked in before close and Brian was not only kind enough to accommodate us, but never rushed, was engaging, and went out of his way to be a gracious and welcoming host to us all. The food was great and the service was out of this world. Thank you for a wonderful experience all around, and accommodating our team so last minute. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Hanger Steak - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a work dinner and got some drinks and plates to share! Cocktails were good and we ordered the tuna tartare, margherita flatbread, and crab arancini to share. All delicious but the arancini was my favorite!! I got the gnocchi ragú as my main even though I'm not a big fan of lamb and LOVED it!! So yummy and glad I tried it even though I haven't always loved lamb dishes! Small dark and moody restaurant with some cool decor elements. Seating is pretty limited but location is great if you're looking to pop in for a quick bite and drinks after business in FiDi! read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Ahi Tuna Tartare, Crab Arancini, Margherita Flatbread - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

It always seems like I walk into a whole different world when I enter a restaurant in Fi-Di. The seating areas have a mix of classy-wood decor and dim lighting that makes it feel more like a restaurant in midtown NY than the more typical brightly lit and Chinatown-like sit down restaurants in the area. My Fi-Di burger came out at a reasonable time and service promptly changed our utensils between courses. I really enjoyed the Burrata, which was spread over some sourdough and sprinkled with just enough almonds for crunch and honey. The burger itself was pretty average for similar ~$15-20 burgers, and I think the fries could have been incorporated a bit more with the rosemary. The fries tasted more like the seasoning was sprinkled on top just for show. I'd come again to try some of the other dishes like the seafood pasta for a nicer sit down meal again when in Fi-Di. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - FiDi Burger - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went here for a work lunch, and I had a pleasant time. Many employees in the financial district go here for their lunch hours, and it's honestly a perfect venue for team gatherings. The mid-century interior decor is very elegant, creating an exquisite vibe for socializing. I really love the floor-to-ceiling dark woods and large pillars, curating a special tribute to California history. The food is a mix or fusion of Italian and Californian tastes, and I thought that their menu offers a variety of selections for diverse taste buds. I ordered their roasted chicken, and it was delicious. The chicken was very tender and juicy with a splash of citrusy flavor. I wish the chicken had a crispier skin, more of a "roasted" texture. To me, it seemed like it's just baked. It was my first time trying couscous, and it was a perfect pairing for the chicken. I'm not entirely sure how authentic it is, but it was still very delicious. The one severe con I have about this dish was the amount of olives. I'm not a fan of olives, but I thought this dish just had an absurd amount. The olives did not really add anything to the dish, so maybe opting out of it and replacing it with another ingredient can probably enhance the overall flavor more. My co-workers ordered the wild mushroom pasta (not pictured), and they thought it was very delicious, though it was such a small serving. I also tried their Burrata Toast, and it was a delicious appetizer. It had a lot of almonds, and it was a good pair of texture with the silky burrata and sticky, sweet honey. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Burrata Toast, Crab Arancini - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good ambiance for a drink! Food looked great but didn't try any. Non-alcoholic beers and cocktails available. Server was nice and attentive. read more

Per Diem - Financial District - Menu - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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