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    Per Diem - Financial District

    4.0 (913 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
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    Strawberry Shortcake
    Mary Bryan O.

    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!

    Apple Bacon Kale with salmon
    Peter D.

    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.

    Rosting A.

    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.

    Pam M.

    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.

    Ahi tuna tartar
    Hannah W.

    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!

    Ethel R.

    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.

    Truffle Fries
    Sue B.

    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.

    Nancy T.

    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!

    Cake with ice cream
    Dede T.

    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...

    Caili C.

    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.

    Strawberry tiramisu
    Christine W.

    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!

    Brussels Sprouts
    Emily H.

    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!

    Per diem burger, nothing special, Co-worker Lilet said it was still good though! Does not come with fries, fries were an extra $4
    Nezelle A.

    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

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

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    Do u guys have dessert menu or serve that after dinner at all?

    Hi Simon, Yes, we serve dessert all day at both Per Diems. The menu items are as follows: Peach… Read more

    Full service at bar ? Need reservation for bar?

    Hi Lawrence. Both Per Diem bars are full service. They're first come first serve, so you don't need a reservation. If you'd like to make a reservation, please visit our website at https://www.perdiemsf.com/ Take care.

    What days and times are the happy hour?

    3 pm to 5 pm

    Will this work for a business lunch needing some quiet?

    This is a great spot for a business lunch or HH. It is not always the quietest place but the volume is very dependent upon how busy they are.

    What is the best cocktail to order here?

    From the Manhattan menu

    Any vegan options?

    As I am not a vegan I didn't pay attention to that, but they do have a very good size menu and a competent chef so I'm sure they have something for a selective diet.

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    My fiancé and I visited Shoji on a Sunday morning around 11, and it was an exceptional experience…read morefrom the moment we walked in. The space has such a strong first impression--polished, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, with the feel of a boutique hotel café tucked into the city. The front counter makes it easy to order quickly, and even though the place has a lot of energy, the service was fast, friendly, and very well organized. Our drinks were ready in about five minutes, and every single one was excellent. You can tell Shoji puts real intention into the drink program--the flavors were balanced, the presentation was beautiful, and everything felt elevated without being overdone. It is the kind of place where even a simple coffee or matcha feels special. I also loved that there are different areas to enjoy depending on your mood. The back patio is bright, open, and beautifully lit, making it a great spot to sit and relax. Inside, the darker, more intimate seating area has a cozy, quiet, almost hidden-gem feeling that would be perfect for a date or a slower morning coffee. The contrast between the quick-service front and the more atmospheric seating areas makes the whole place feel very well thought out. Shoji is easily one of the best coffee experiences I've had in San Francisco. I'm honestly surprised there isn't already more than one location, because this concept could be a huge hit throughout the city. Great service, beautiful design, fast execution, and truly exceptional drinks. We will absolutely be back.

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