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Hayes Valley staple that earns the reputation! The bread. Douglas fir levain with cultured butter, and it is the first thing you should order. Piney, tangy, still warm, and I would have been happy with just that and a glass of wine. The uni pasta was the other hit. Rich and briny without tipping over, silky noodles, the kind of dish you slow down for. Book ahead!
Came here to celebrate a birthday today. It was quite a fancy dinner with changes of plate and silverware per course. The food amazing and I was not expecting to enjoy things like eggplant. The food was quite unique and had a bunch of flavors. We did a cork fee instead of purchasing wine as it was quite pricey for the pairing for our liking. The room for dimlit and felt very cozy. The food was very filling and worth the cost!
My second visit to Rich Table to celebrate my birthday! I loved it the first time, so I knew I had to come back, especially since the menu is always changing. There were some staple items that are an absolute must, such as the porcini donuts and the dumplings, but we were also able to try some new things such as the beef rendang agnolotti and the duck liver pate! Everything was so delicious. We did also order the pork chop, which was a bit fatty for our taste, but it had a lot of flavor! I also absolutely loved the cocktail I ordered and might come back just for that and the porcini donuts, which was my favorite. We got lucky and a reservation opened up, but it was definitely a bit tough so highly recommend booking in advance! Overall, very solid restaurant, and I'm excited to try their new sister restaurant RT Bistro!
The staff here is very knowledgable about the menu. Our server was nice enough to ensure that the items I ordered did not contain any of my allergies, like seafood and nuts. The place is small and cozy. You are given a certain amount of time to sit at the table, so just be mindful. I think it would be helpful to make a reservation beforehand. The food overall is very good and packed with flavor. The drinks were probably my favorite, the Rice and Shine was so yummy and easy to drink. I also really liked the pork dumplings. This would be a cute date night place.
We really enjoyed my friend's birthday dinner here! Servers were super attentive, we even asked what knives they used and they presented us all their cool knives. Highlights were the liver mousse toast and the grilled pork chop! I thought the filling of the beef rendang agnolotti was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would not order the toro toast again. Vibes were super cute inside - I would definitely come back again for a nice dinner :)
Came here with a group of friends and an opentable reservation! Good - Super nice and bougie! - Food is all pretty good and tasty - my favorite was the donuts and also the ricotta toast and the fried rice had an awesome texture - Short rib was yummy - Staff are really nice Bad - Portion sizes are so so small - Super expensive Overall this was an good experience overall and just left feeling like I overpaid
Excellent attentive warm service! The food was oh my my flavorful!!! The black truffle egg, pork chop, 21 day dry aged ribeye are my faves so far. The birthday dessert was a sweet surprise. It resembled the taste of a thin mint girl scout cookie, but much more delicious and worth the calories! The ambiance was perfect for celebrating my birthday. It was casual and lively in there, while the service and food was Elevated! I have to come back to try the rest of the menu. Thank you to our waitress and all the staff at Rich for brightening up my day!
Rich Table provides a very nice, casual, fine dining experience. Their menu changes so you can expect something new between your visits. On our recent visit, four of us shared a round of small plates, appetizers and pasta/rice. The server took care to explain how the menu works because it was most of our party's first time. The food is definitely inventive. My favorite dish matched bluefin tuna with strawberries. The rice dish was also excellent and topped with watercress. The cocktails we tried were just ok. It was a good experience to try out the concept. I would come back at the next menu change to try something new. I also appreciated how they have a post card of local recommendations ready if you're visiting from out of town. Folding your napkin when you get up from the table is a nice touch.
Was really excited to eat here but sadly left disappointed, though perhaps it was just an off night. The porcini doughnuts were our favorite dish and easily the most unique item we tried. We also enjoyed the mushroom tart, sea urchin cacio e pepe, and the dry aged ribeye. Unfortunately, the service detracted from the overall experience. The difference in attention/tone between tables felt noticeable from the moment we sat down. We were also celebrating a birthday, and while we certainly did not expect anything complimentary, it felt a bit awkward when nearby tables received birthday acknowledgments and we did not, even after ordering dessert. Overall, I do think the food had some highlights, especially the porcini doughnuts, and I wish the team the best.
There are some rock chefs in that kitchen. We ordered the tasting menu and it didn't disappoint!! Pass on the truffle egg. It is overpriced and the truffle gets buried by the yoke. In fact, it was so off putting I recommend they take it off the menu. Aside from that everything they sent out was amazing and for the price I felt very generous! The hangar steak recipe was absolutely incredible. I will remember it forever. The Uni Pasta is a show stopper. The service was very efficient and friendly. They really pack you in and it was quite noisy but the food was so good you won't care.
Honestly if I could give it a 4.5 I would. I really did enjoy this place. I would recommend it but it's not cheap. We ended up doing the tasting menu and what I realized were that the portions were smaller and it would've been better to order à la cart. The sizes of the dishes seem to be much smaller in the tasting menu. As always, I prefer the smaller dishes and less the entrees. The sardine chip was good; donuts, stone fruit. The dry aged ribeye was good but they just aren't that unique unlike smaller dishes. Feels like there's more creativity in the smaller dishes and next time I would just order from that list and skip the entrees
This restaurant is one of my favorites in the Bay Area and the dishes are consistently delicious. Cocktails rotate and are delicious. The sardine chips (pricey) and porcini doughnuts are full of umami flavors. These are staples and stay on the menu. The caviar and cornbread was so so good, a great mixture of sweet and savory. Toro toast on milk bread. If you think of it as a sushi, but toasted bread instead of rice, you can get an idea of the flavor. Fried rice à la plancha: Soo soo good! Definitely get it. The mushrooms and peas were delicious and the rice had a great smoky and crispy texture. Would order again. Fried pork chop: A very substantial cut with Vietnamese undertones. Worth getting if you're hungry. For celebrations, they provide a complimentary mint ice cream dish that is reminiscent of Girl Scout thin mints. This place is always crowded and worth it. Expect to pay $100/pp at the minimum.
Was left feeling quite unimpressed with the food here. Nothing that wow'd for the caliber of this restaurant. - "Ribeye": well-done, tough and thin. It was the quality of a strip steak with no marbling, already was a red flag that they don't ask how you would like the "ribeye" cooked. Extremely disappointing (1/5) - Beef dumpling: not much different than what i could get elsewhere. The dumpling wrapper tasted homemade at least. (3/5) - Tonnarelli: the pasta itself was a mushy texture, wished for al dente bite. Barely any urchin flavor, was essentially just cacio e pepe (3/5) - Agnolotti: nice curry rendang sauce, again needed adjustments to pasta for a more al dente bite (4/5) - Porcini doughnuts: fluffy and steaming, this had great texture and the whipped raclette dip complemented well (4.5/5) - Cod collar: nicely cooked, the cod was crispy on the outside but stayed juicy. Great spice coating and the strawberry with radish all worked! (5/5)
3 years ago
Wonderful evening out with our friends celebrating my birthday. This was my first time at Rich Table, and we really enjoyed it! It's a happening spot! We had a 5 pm reservation and figured we'd come to the restaurant a few minutes before their opening time, and there was already a line. The line moved quickly though, and we were seated on time. I had a great view of the kitchen, seeing Chef de Cuisine Gizela Ho and her staff putting together the dishes. The pace of the food was just right; we never felt rushed, nor bored waiting for the next dish.. Our friend mentioned she had come here once before heading to a performance nearby, and Rich Table's efficient yet comfortable pace allowed for that. We loved everything we ate. Our favs included: - The dried porcini doughnuts raclette: The doughnuts were warm and light, and the raclette dip was surprisingly light and airy but flavorful at the same time. Our friend asked for extra raclette dip, and we were glad the restaurant was able to accommodate. - I can never resist chicken liver mousse whenever I see it on on the menu. So of course we ordered the chicken liver mousse. This dish here is unlike other places where I've had it, it's paired with a mandarin jam and pistachio croissant; in addition to the mandarin jam that's part of the mousse, there were other fix-ins that provided a nice crunch and texture. Everyone loved this dish. - The Shell Yeah drink made with vodka, rum, pineapple, coconut milk, butterfly pea flower tea, and lemon was also amazing. I love how prominent the coconut flavor was. Yum. We ordered two of the three desserts: The passionfruit shaved ice, and coconut panna cotta. The passionfruit shaved ice was very good with different textures and yummy flavors. Again, the coconut flavors were quite prominent in the panna cotta and it was delicious. The restaurant also sent out an additional dessert in celebration of my birthday, the chocolate mint ice cream sandwich, which was not on the menu; we all loved the decadent chocolate flavors, and the whole dish worked well with the mint. So good! As we were heading out, Wine Director Kevin Born rushed out to give me a copy of the menu w/signatures & wishes from the staff. It's a nice touch and appreciated! read more
2 years ago
I have lived in San Francisco for nearly a decade and have tried all the 'greatest hits' with the exception being Rich Table. After putting it off for a very long time for my birthday my girlfriend decided to surprise me with reservations here. ..... wow. This place is truly mind blowing in every sense of the phrase. We started off with the friendliest hostess of all time (I'm sorry I forgot your name but you are absolutely amazing), got seated in an amazing seat (theres not a bad seat in the house) And proceeded to have 2 hours of one of the best dining experiences the city has to offer. Their menu constantly changes so I won't pin point exactly what dishes were so amazing because there's a chance you won't even be able to try them lol, but just go... they were all outstanding. I'll post photos, but tonight the highlight was the Cavier, Rigatoni, Steak, and we even had the Chili which sounded random but they made incredibly delicious. The cocktails are a no-miss too. I had several with my favorite being a rye cocktail with a Cabernet reduction egg white (???) yeah... sounds wild and it was, just go and trust the process. Special shout out to our server Nicole who was especially amazing with guiding us through the menu and explaining every dish, we didn't even ask for an explanation or the full 9 but hearing the backstory, history, and love they put into their food made this experience so incredible. This was the best place I've ever had dinner for my birthday. At the end they even gave us a signed menu from that night, defiantly a keepsake I'll hold onto for such a memorable time. Rich Table, RT Rotisserie, you easily have the best operation in the city. Thank you so much again and I'm already dreaming to be back. read more
For a reputable spot that has a unique menu...and clearly a vibrant scene...I was surprised by how much this restaurant fell short of expectations. To start: The prix fixe is $110 per person. The waitress told us that it would come with 5 courses...which was true...and that it would be specially catered items from the chef. She refused to tell us the contents of the prix fixe menu. This characterization was a scam...because everything from the prix fixe was literally on the a la carte menu. And moreover, ordering a la carte directly from the menu would have been less than half the price of the prix fixe. There is legitimately no logical reason to order the prix fixe menu. Many of the food portions that came through were actually quite tasty. We liked the cauliflower, the pasta, and some of the appetizers. It was well presented, but we'd be lying if we said the portions were even medium-sized. One other oddity: Even for the prix fixe, the waitress gave us different within our group of 4 (some were vegetarian; some weren't). Even the non-vegetarian people in the party were given vegetarian entrees. When we told her about this, she said that it was intentional and that we are meant to share the dishes. What?! I've never heard of a prix fixe that is supposed to be shared tapas style, and this "rule" was never disclosed to us from the beginning. This is another reason that we viewed the restaurant is alarmingly dishonest in its presentation. read more
Just had a nice dinner here and dessert . The pasta was really good and the dessert was phenomenal. The service was pretty friendly and the ambiance of the place was great. I highly recommend this place and if you do decide to eat here make a reservation online on their website. I may come back here. 5 stars read more
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a lacklustre experience... Rich Table is featured in the Michelin guide. Made a reservation for dinner and received a text message 24 hours requesting me to confirm the reservation, despite a penalty for cancelling within 48 hours prior to dining... Street parking was available. There is a SFMTA parking garage within walking distance that had plenty of spaces as there were no shows during my visit. The dining room is cozy with both indoor and outdoor dining. There is also dining available at the bar with a view of the kitchen. The menu was broken down into a Chef's pick for $129 or a la carte. Opted for a la carte and the entire bill for food with leftovers was ~$140... Staff were super friendly, when they were around. Some staff were also wearing a mask. Started off with the sardine chips which were unique with the sardine in between the potato chip. The sardine chips were premade and served cold...bummer. The dried porcini doughnuts that Yelpers were raving about were ok. They felt more like mochi doughnuts with a hint of mushroom flavoring. The dipping sauce was tasty though. The eggplant tonkatsu was well fried although the japanese curry and kewpie on top of the eggplant felt out of place... The octopus tostada seemed slightly out of place. The tostada was very crispy, albeit a touch thick. The octopus was cooked to perfection although the flavors felt clashing... The tonnarelli pasta that Yelpers were raving about was also ok. The pasta was a touch on the hard side and could have used a touch more cooking to make it al dente. As other Yelpers had mentioned, there was little sea urchin, just a creamy pasta. The 21 day dry aged ribeye was bizarre. Requested this medium rare and it was cooked as such. The ribeye felt like it was pounded and was bizarre with some sauce over the steak... The highlight was the super ripe heirloom tomato. The highlight of the meal was the panna cotta which was super fresh and light way to finish off the oddly bizarre meal. Maybe Rich Table is a great place for dessert?!? ~$95/head after tax, gratuity and 7% SF employer mandates. read more
Friend made reservations for a group of 6 on a Saturday night at 5:30pm. We were seated promptly once we arrived, the restaurant was packed so definitely recommend making a reservation if you'd like to enjoy dinner here. By the time we left around 8:30pm, next wave of dinners were arriving so a pretty busy spot. Drinks: Quince-essentials - very rich and creamy, slightly sweet, on the heavy side Food: Little gem salad - lightly dressed refreshing salad a nice way to start the meal Panna cotta - creamy, slightly sweet from the preserved quince, the candied nuts added a nice crunchy texture Porcini Donuts with raclette - fantastic, came out nice and hot, doughnuts were light and fluffy dusted lightly in a salty porcini seasoning with a warm cheese sauce, definitely order this for the table if doing the a la cart menu Sardine chip - nice and crunchy, the crème fraise added a tangy cool contrast, a unique offering and lovely if you liked sardines Satsuma with espellete - delicious the sweet tart mandarins contrasted with the spicy smoky pepper was so unique, probably my second favorite dish amongst the first course items Beef dumpling with chili crisp - pretty good, dumplings were filled with an aged beef sausage covered in a mild chili crisp oil, lots of textures and flavors, a pretty hearty dumpling but very tasty Uni Cacio e pepe - ultra rich and creamy, noodles were thick and chewy, so savory and delicious, definitely a favorite of the group Plancha Fried Rice - amazing, another favorite for the group, rice had a lovely crispiness, the squash sauce on top really took this to the next level, if you want a unique carb to add to your meal this was really outstanding Sweet Potato Pierogi - dish came out piping hot so be careful, nice sweet savory balance, the pierogi were pan fried adding nice texture, kale and apples added some freshness, great for vegetarians Ribeye with twice baked potatoes - delicious, steak was cooked medium rare, very tender and flavorful, the potato was really creamy and almost whipped in texture baked served in the potato skin Creamsicle dessert - fantastic finish to the meal, mandarin shaved ice over vanilla ice cream, with crunchy bits of waffle cone, loved the textures and flavors, light and refreshing Chocolate mint cookie dessert - chocolate cookie had nice flavor, mint ice cream was creamy and cooling, reminded me of thin mint cookies in ice cream, good, but preferred the creamsicle Service was fantastic, really attentive and welcoming. Staff was knowledgeable about the dishes served and great attention to detail like folding your napkin if you step away from the table. Water was refilled regularly and they checked in on our group throughout the meal. Overall a fantastic spot for a celebratory dinner, highly recommend the "4 course" tasting menu which was really 12 dishes. It allows you to sample the restaurants most popular dishes and includes some really tasty seasonal offerings as well. We left so full and happy. read more
2 years ago
Rich Table was on my list for a long time and finally made it for dinner. We made reservation a month in advance. Street parking was easy to find in the area. The atmosphere inside was lovely, warm and intimate. The bar seating would be a good choice too with the kitchen's view. We opted for a la carte. The best thing about Rich Table is the 'experimental' food with great new options. The menu is well explained. We devoured everything we ordered. The entire bill for food was ~$150 for two. We tried the following popular food options from the menu: 1. Sardine Chip with creme Fraiche ($4 for each piece) 2. Dried porcini doughnuts with a cheesy dip ($13) - Our fav! 3. Chicken Liver Mousse with poppy seed pound cake ($15) 4. Aged Beef dumplings ($5 each) 5. Blue Fin Toro Toast ($25) - This was the disappointment as $25 is too highly priced for a small piece of toast!! SKIP! 6. Tonnarelli, Sea Urchin Cacio E Pepe - Other fav, creamy deliciousness! Service was top notch. The food came out on time, the tables were refilled and cleaned as needed. Wonderful staff. Had a fantastic experience at Rich Table. Highly recommend! read more
Finally made it out after living five minutes away for half a year. This review is basically for the bites section because I was not hungry enough to order anything else. Very tasty, creative food. Not perfect, but for the very reasonably price was a fun dinner and everything was enjoyable. Service at the bar was on point. Porcini doughnuts - soft and delicious. Baked perfectly. Sardine chip-- very good flavour and fun texture. Great if you like seafood flavour. Oyster - standard fancy restaurant oyster, so very tasty Crab chawanmushi - this was good but it was weird far it was cold Beef dumpling - not sure I get this one. It lacked salt and spice and was super oily. I think skip unless your palette is mild. read more
tldr a great stop on the sf culinary tour showcasing dishes w/ seasonal ingredients in a california twist that capture all taste buds at a casual dining setting i love rt rotisserie (more casual sister chicken spot) so had to make a stop at rich table and finally got a chance after a month reservation during normal dining hours (6/7pm) the place is quite tiny and feels like ur dining at a very intimate country house friends and i tried the fall squash in a curry sauce, yellowfin w persimmons, black cod w lemon + greens, rigatoni w a sun gold tomato sauce, tonnarelli w sea urchin, porcini donuts and white chocolate panna cotta w candied hazelnuts + cookie crumble porcini donuts (3/5) i really like the textures of these pillow like donuts w decent umami flavor from the porcini powder balanced by the whipped raclette sauce. somehow i think these would taste even better if they incorporated fresh mushrooms into the raclette sauce fall squash in a curry sauce (3.75/5) fall squash was cooked perfectly w a curry sauce that had a really strong lemongrass flavor but nice crunch + sweetness of the apples/croutons + freshness from the herbs. some of the croutons were a bit stale tasting. i really liked the overall flavor and texture profile but wish the dish had less lemongrass yellowfin w persimmons (4/5) simple dish but great flavor pairing - the sweetness of the persimmon really complemented the mild flavor profile of the fish + nuttiness from the black sesame + freshness of the peppercress black cod w lemon + greens (3/5) hmm this dish didn't stand out perhaps since it reminds me of a simple asian steamed fish w bitter greens that aren't my fav - probably my least fav dish of the night yet most expensive rigatoni w sun gold tomato (4/5) my surprising favorite dish as the sauce was deceptively light, bright but also creamy from the hen egg and pecorino cheese - it was a simple tasty dish w great al dente pasta tonnarelli w uni (3.5/5) nothing mind blowing and the uni flavor isn't too strong since it's a cacio e pepe preparation - it's just a pretty basic dish but pasta was cooked well panna cotta (4/5) perhaps i'm just a simple gal but i love a classic panna cotta that's really smooth and not too sweet contrasting some crunchy sweet and salty bites from the crumble and hazelnuts. it was a great end to a decent dinner i enjoyed the service and ambiance of the place - staff were friendly and attentive explaining each dish and refilling drinks. food came in waves starting w apps then ending w mains arriving at the same time overall i feel like rich table isn't mindblowingly tasty w pretty simple creative dishes (3.75 in my book). it's a great place to try different seasonal (+regular) dishes that don't break the bank! i'll definitely be back since the menu changes. only thing i really didn't like was the 6.5% surcharge which i think they should just incorporate into the price of the food versus charging at the end. food 3.75/5 service 4/5 ambiance 4/5 value 4/5 read more
Rich Table is located on the corner of Gough and Oak in lower Haight. They were busy on the night of my visit. Seating was full inside and out so I opted for the bar. I ordered the Tonnarelli Sea Urchin ( from Santa Barbra) garnished with shiso flakes. This is one of their popular dishes and recommended to me by my waitress. It was very rich in flavor and delicious. My bartender/server had a cheerful personality and made my overall experience 5 stars. Chatting with her I found out that Rich Table's chefs have combined high end restaurant experience and that locally source their food. I'll definitely be back! read more
As I was researching restaurants to visit while in San Francisco Rich Table kept popping up on different lists, food blogs, and articles, one even naming it one of the best restaurants in the city. So I knew I had to try this place. I had a reservation for 10PM but I got a text a hour before saying I could arrive early if I wanted. When I arrived I was warmly greeted and seated immediately at my spot at the bar by someone who I later learned was the GM/Partner Jonny Gilbert. The bar seat I had turned out to be perfect for me as I had a good view of the kitchen and expo station as well as being able to look out the windows and see some of the things that occur at night on the streets of SF. The bartender and every employee that I came in contact with were very knowledgeable and tuned in to good customer service. I opted for the Chef Picks service so I could try a few different items including the caviar supplement and it turned out to be a great choice. I have to say I loved everything, there might have been 1 or 2 things that didn't leave me wowed or blew my socks off. I can't remember the name of everything that I ate but here are some of the highlights: Dried Porcini Doughnuts w/ Raclette 5/5 & Sardine Chip w/ Horseradish Crème Fraîche 5/5 2 things Rich Table is know for and they definitely lived up to the hype. Did not disappoint. Everything that you heard about it and more! Oyster w/ Aji Amarillo & Gooseberry Mignonette 5/5 I don't know how I'll go back to eating oysters without this. Dungeness Crab, Pomelo, Crab Curry, Spaghetti Squash, Trout Crumble 5/5 but I would rate it higher if I could. Probably the best thing I ate at Rich Table. The presentation is perfect but all those tastes and textures really come together in a way I could never had imagined. Tonnarelli, Sea Urchin, "Cacio e Pepe," Idiazabal 4.5/5 Perfect al dente and creaminess. Yes Italians say don't eat cheese w/ seafood, but this is California dining. 21 Day Dry Aged Ribeye, "A199" Steak Sauce, Twice Baked Potato 5/5 I love steak and if I'm at a steakhouse I order it medium rare, which is a warm RED center and that is exactly how this steak came out of the kitchen. I'm not a steak sauce fan but the "A199" sauce is homemade and I really enjoyed it. Also nowadays I very rarely see twice baked potatoes on a menu but this was good. Then came dessert. I was celebrating my birthday so I was given a Mint Chocolate Sable with Mint Chocolate Cream and Ice Cream. 4.5/5 That was perfect and I would think it couldn't get any better but then I was given an Orange Granita as the end of the Chef Picks and it was amazing. 5/5 I love chocolate and all things chocolate but this was even better than I could have ever expected. I mean the shaved ice with the orange segments and the vanilla ice cream (gelato?). I guess it brings back nostalgia for the creamsicles I used to have as a kid but so much better. Overall a great experience with all of the exceptional food and enhanced by the employees and their friendliness and service along with meeting one of the Chef/Owners Evan Rich and conversing with him and Mr Gilbert about the industry. read more
We ordered the chefs choice on the second week of December. My god, it was a lot of food. They don't skimp on the portions here. They just kept giving. Full disclosure we took a picture of the menu, but unfortunately a lot of the food served was not on the menu so the captions are made up names. I can't upload more than 10 pictures, so everything pictured is a favorite! What was unique about this course meal was you and the other people do have to both order it but receive different items each course. Service 5/5: since it was a birthday (or maybe because we had a reservation) they sat us in the window seat. It was lovely! I also have very sensitive teeth and when my drink came out with a big block of ice (as pictured), they re-poured it into a smaller glass without the ice. Props to our server for noticing everything was not good when she asked the first time and I answered "yeah it's good" - we love an emotionally intelligent server Food 4.5/5 Overall there were too many sweet things in the appetizer, and the portion of the dessert was huge. I personally like more savory items for dinner, so this course meal just felt strange for my palette. However the items that did hit, hit. Just wish I had more space in my stomach for everything especially the creamy baked potato that came out at the end. I've never had something so good. The steak was alright. The ceviche flavor was amazing and I wish it was a part of the cookbook but don't see anything similar at first glance. Our meal cost $450 total and I wouldn't go back if it weren't for a special occasion, but it was a nice Christmas/birthday celebration. Would also want to go back to try the uni toast which unfortunately was not on the chefs choice, and we probably wouldn't do the course meal next time. read more
Had one of the best dinners of my life at Rich Table last night. :,) Ordered a few can't-miss classics (Sardine Chips, Aged Beef Dumplings, Porcini Doughnuts), but these new/seasonal items BLEW US AWAY: - Oysters with Aji Amarillo & Gooseberry Mignonette (truly mind-blowing, some of the best dressed oysters *ever*) - Blue Fin Tuna Toro Toast (UNREAL!) - Périgord Black Truffle Tart with Delicata Squash, Brown Butter, and Sherry Vinaigrette (pastry was wiiiiiild) - Raviolo "A la Cotogna" with Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Sage Brown Butter & Meyer Lemon (my bf & I have been raving about these shaved brussels since we left--DELICIOUS + 10/10 could eat daily) - 21 Day Dry Aged Ribeye, "A.199" Steak Sauce, Twice Baked Potato (SO tender, utter perfection) If you haven't been to RT, stop messin' around. Run, don't walk to Rich Table(!!!) read more
3 years ago
The menu is small-plates style -- definitely get a lot of dishes to share, so you can try as much as possible! Service here was wonderful, and was one of the standout qualities of this restaurant. Because our drinks were a bit slow to come out, they ended up being complimentary. The servers were also friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and very willing to give us recs. Favorite dishes were the porcini doughnuts, the tikka masala burrata and brussels sprouts dish, and the gochujang black cod. The doughnuts do indeed live up to the hype. They're a must try!! They're filled with so much umami flavor and incredibly warm and fluffy. I would literally go back here just for those. The gochujang black cod was another highlight -- it was so tender and had an amazing balance of flavor. The bread and butter was pretty standard and filled us up very quickly, so I wouldn't go out of my way to get that next time. However, I do highly recommend trying any of the milk wash drinks here; they're so unique and not too sweet. Also love that they have an open kitchen inside :) read more
I came here earlier this week during the weekday with a group of friends with a reservation. It was some of our first times here, and quite a few people from work and my friends have been hyping this restaurant up. The atmosphere and service were great and top notch, and have no complaints there. We ordered a bottle of white wine ($28), blue fin toro toast ($20), a few other small dishes/appetizers (that I thought were fair), Ricotta Dumplings ($34) and the Black Cod ($39). I thought the toro toast and the ricotta dumplings were the must have. The blue fin toro toast was soft, fluffy, and paired well with the included sauce. The ricotta dumplings were juicy, sublime, and also paired very well with its sauce. I didn't eat the black code, but the others in my party loved it, so probably also something to try next time. Under normal circumstance, I would've given Rich Table a 4/5 given the atmosphere, service, and that some of the dishes were great. However, when dining out in SF the past year, I've been accustomed to all items being properly priced and itemized, so we paid automatically. It wasn't until after our party was looking to split the check that we found the white wine cost $112. I'm 100% sure this wasn't a mistake in communicating the order since I pointed out the line item for this wine on the menu (from one of my pics) and the menu price for this line (that was not a glass) showed $28, so either the order was not logged correctly or its total cost is not as clear as the menu indicates While I wouldn't normally mind the full cost of the bottle if this was made aware or confirmed while we were ordering, this was something others in my group were not happy with when they saw the final total. *Edit: A business owner/manager messaged me on Yelp to clarify the pricing that it was 4 full glasses for bottle. It is nice of them to reach out a week later, but that clarification would've been helpful on the menu itself. I've let my group know too. Either way, this was a big disappointment on our experience at Rich Table, hence the -2 stars. I don't doubt that Rich Table is a great experience for others, but for us, this dinner left us with a negative experience here. read more
This is definitely a hot spot in town so reservations are a must. I loved the concept of small bites and wanted to try everything. They have a tasting menu of their best hits, but I opted to order a-la-carte. Every bite I had was damn tasty. Service was great, they took the time to explain the menu and made great recs. I had an amazing experience and was surprised with some on the house treats. Honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The dumpling was one of my faves and what blew me away was the dessert. The server recommended it and it was incredible. It was like fruit granita with toasted sesame and watermelon. Super fresh and the perfect way to end the meal. Must stop if you're in town! read more
10 months ago
Good service and some dishes were excellent. Unfortunately, several were not. Rib eye steak was tough as leather and under seasoned, sardine chip was burnt. Another big issue are the seats. Booth is hard, without shape and like sitting in a church pew. I would not go back. read more
I made a reservation for 3 originally and they were so accommodating in helping me update it to 4! We were celebrating my mom's birthday so really appreciated having a more secluded nook/table in the back. :) The standout items to me were...: 1) surprisingly the fried rice!!! This had so much textural and flavor complexities that kinda just left me shook lol 2) the black cod was so soft and buttery; it only left me wanting more and wishing it was a bigger piece 3) porcini doughnuts with that Raclette cheese omg, don't think, just get it!!! 4) I was worried the Concord grape ice dessert might be too tart for my liking with the Meyer lemon ice cream but it was super well balanced and refreshing - a great way to end our otherwise heavy meal! read more
3 years ago
3rd time coming here and as always, was absolutely amazingly delicious Porcini doughnuts [5/5]: a classic repeat - was super excited for these soft, pillowy balls of cheesy goodness Geoduck sashimi [5/5]: super fresh and crunchy, loved the cured ginger (i think that's what it was) that came with the slices O-toro tataki [5/5]: WOWz i loved this and loved it way more than the tuna toast (although that was good too). The fish melts in your mouth, broth is hearty and umami. The fried sourdough soaks in all the flavor and its an absolute explosion in your mouth. 10/10 must get! Tuna toast [4.5/5]: loved this one as it came out first but i think the tataki has it beat. Milk bread was soft on the inside crunchy on the outside, loved the chili oil drizzled on top, also melts in your mouth. Matsutake chow mein [3/5]: ok not my favorite dish from here, prob the one i liked the least across my three visits. Did not like the flavor profile, was a little too funky for me, and superrrr salty. Duck confit [4/5]: duck is super succulent, the quince pairs wonderfully with its tartness. The cornbread however was amazing. I usually don't like corn bread as its dry and crumbly (bleh) but this one was super moist, full of flavor, and topped off with some quince sauce/pureee just made it *chefs kiss* Grape ice [5/5]: finished off with a light refreshing dessert - great if you're stuffed but still got a sweet tooth :) read more
I came here to celebrate a birthday on a weekday night. We made reservations ahead of time on Resy but still had to wait as the restaurant was still full even for a 9:15pm reservation time. We had cocktails while waiting by the bar and the service and food made up for it. I recommend the porcini doughnuts, the tonnarelli, and the cherry shaved ice for dessert. The service is very attentive and they are always there to offer to pour you another glass of wine. For birthdays they give you a bittersweet chocolate mousse on the house that is also very good! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
The food here is approachable yet complex. I ordered the toro toast, sardine chip, doughnuts, oysters, dumplings and chawanmushi. The dumplings are to die for and the sardine chip is such a fresh take on chips and creme fraiche. Just super solid food, homey ambiance and top notch service. Prices here are also quite reasonable. read more
1 year ago
Went here with a group of friends because we heard about their family style tasting menu. It didn't disappoint, the fried rice was definitely the highlight of the meal and would recommend ordering it a la carte if you're not trying to have the whole tasting. read more
6 months ago
This place is wonderful for a nice date night!! Definitely make a reservation! We sat outside but the weather was perfect, and they had heaters and blankets in case you're too cold. The dishes are really rich, so it's definitely meant to be shared! My favorite dish was definitely the butterscotch panna cotta for dessert - a must order! The panna cotta had a light sweetness to it and the butterscotch crumble topping had a light saltiness that perfectly balanced each other out! I also really loved the porcini donuts with raclette sauce - they were so fluffy and savory! The sea urchin and cacio e Pepe tonnarelli pasta was good but very very heavy because of all the cream - definitely recommend sharing this. The miso cod was so tender and I loved the miso flavor! For drinks, I had the guava gin drink with egg whites and it was delicious! Super light and creamy! read more
1 year ago
This is the second time we've gone here and was not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We went with their "let the chef choose" option and got to try the majority of the menu. Each course was delicious and tasty. By the end of our meal we were full! Great place for dates and for celebration. read more
2 years ago
If you love variety and different seasonal fresh ingredients in a non pretentious setting, Rich Table is it! Great location near the Symphony and other performance centers it's a perfect stop. Get the 120.00 chef choice and you'll be awarded a multi course meal that pleasantly satiates! read more
Everything was delicious!! I'm still thinking about the porcini donuts I recommend sharing dishes so you can get a wide variety of dishes to try! The sardine chips were so tasty and the peach pasta was a flavour combo we hadn't had before, very good! Will definitely be recommending for a fancier night out. Only qualm was our cocktail order took quite a while and didn't arrive until after our appetizers. Tasted great! just would have been great if the drinks arrived together. read more
Yum yum in my tum. This is my new favorite SF restaurant. It (I think) stands tallest among every other restaurant I've been to in SF. The chef was T Swift in culinary form - serving flavor hit, after hit, after hit. New earthquake record right here in the Bay - my tummy doing jumping jacks with excitement. Our group of 3 opted to do a la cart vs the chef tasting menu. We didn't have meat eaters so the math was mathing and we saved a bit of coin this way. Def recommend for you veggie folks to do the same. Because you save in dolla bills but still get the deliciousness. Ordered the bread X2 (do yourself a favor and slather that butter right on your tongue, so good), donuts (so unique and tasty) elote salad, burrata with extra bread, mushroom rice (top notch, chef kiss good), Campanella pasta, and squash entree. Normally you have a few good standouts but honestly each dish held it's own, packed a flavor punch and portions were just right. Service staff was so friendly, nice and fun. Ambiance of the place was nothing special. Come for the food. Come back for the food. read more
I know why this place is called "Rich Table." You literally have to be rich to get a table here. It was for my birthday so price isn't a real thing on that day right? This was an insane feast. I mean some major work was put in. This is one of those fine dining establishments that sort of markets as casual. I don't understand the vibe being so casual, but the prices being so high end fine dining. I think you get short changed in that regard. The service was elite level though so you are paying for that too. The food (the only part that matters to me) was top tier and next level. There just aren't a lot of places where you can get this many major league home runs in one sitting. My favorite thing was actually the cheapest thing. It was the beef dumpling. I guess my peasant taste buds still remained at the forefront. The oysters were spectacular. The right balance of texture with the subtle flavor of the oysters. The burrata was on par with what you would expect but they had this curry flavor in there that I thought was a little random. It worked and I'd eat it like 74 more times. The tuna Tartar was remarkable looking but the taste did not much. Don't those dishes annoy you? The porcini donuts are usually what everyone raves about here. I mean it was fried dough with cheese. It wasn't going to be bad. I was expecting something a little more out there. But I mean them donuts did their thing. The entrees being the fried rice and the pork chop. The pork chop was fried (I mean yes please). It was lathered in what was like a Katsu sauce and peaches. It was really good but when you are paying this price you expect much more. The fried rice is like a revelation. They are for sure famous for their rice. They probably need to file for a patent for their rice at this point. I mean it's like fatty and buttery and crispy. It's like deep fried rice but somehow it makes sense and it's amazing. I got this free little mint chocolate chip sandwich for my bday but the panda cotta (I think) crumble deal blew my face off. If you get dessert just keep it simple and get that. Overall Rich Table is a full blown experience. The food is some of the best in the city. This is not my typical type of spot. But scrumptious food always will reign supreme. (4.7 Stars) read more
A lovely tasting menu! A good portion of many dishes, and I left exploding full! The presentation of everything was beautiful and I loved the dishware. my favorite dishes were: - Hanger steak (insanely tender and juicy) - Octopus tostada - Porcini Doughnuts - Mushroom fried rice - Strawberry shaved ice less standout for me: - red snapper with som tum - squash and corn polenta - sea urchin cacio e pepe I really enjoy the tasting menu at Ernest and the chef was at both places, and I could really see the similarities in the menu! I think I slightly prefer Ernest since it's a bit cheaper and the dishes were more my style, but I still recommend trying Rich Table. Service was exceptional, they explained all the dishes and were so lovely and polite. The meal took MUCH longer than I expected, there was definitely a long wait between courses, but it's nice that they don't rush you and you can really chill and take your time. read more
Excellent. The only dish that was meh was the truffle pasta. The porcini donuts were the bomb! Amazing flavor on the oysters, very refreshing. The duck pasta was very delicious with a good combo of textures, the pasta is unique as well, reminding me of a Chinese dish my mother used to make. read more
Rich table definitely met my expectations and more! I made a reservation a month in advance since reservations can be hard to get for a good dinner time! We also got perfect parking right in front of the restaurant as well. The restaurant is also very homey like and i love that they have an open kitchen concept so we can watch the chefs cook! I would like to first start off by saying we ordered for four and we finished everything and left very satisfied and full! Every dish we had we enjoyed. With every bite you can tell everything was created with seasonal items and very fresh ingredients as well! Everything also paired very well together! For appetizers we ordered the burrata, dumplings, doughnuts (tasted so good with the dip and the texture tasted like a brazilian cheese bread!), and the blue tuna toro toast! For mains, we ordered the sea urchin pasta (i love uni), the rib eye steak, and fried rice. The ribeye steak was fantastic because all the ingredients paired so well together and I have never had steak with sweet corn and on top was citrusy but tasted so good all together! The steak was also cooked perfect! For dessert, we ordered the corn bread cake and they gave us a complimentary mint chip dessert. The honey corn bread cake was so delightful and moist and it was amazing!! I'm not a fan of mint chip ice cream but I have to say the dessert with brownie cookies and mint chip chocolate was very refreshing and paired well together! Overall, I would definitely come back and try their new items next time. read more
Also a must try restaurant at sf! They have a great concept of farm to table dish! Their menu changes by season! This is the menu reflects summer season of this year! All ingredients are fresh and good and also tasty! The sea urchin pasta is a must try! Rich flavor! This seasons' special is soft shell crab toast! Very unique taste! I would highly recommend! Service and cocktails are great! Perfect for dining out! read more
I was lucky enough to snag a reservation to Rich Table this past Saturday for a party of two on the outdoor patio after a last minute cancellation. I was a bit apprehensive at first about the seating situation because another Yelper had pointed out how cold sitting outdoors was and how inadequate the blankets and heat lamps were, but I found this to be not the case at all: my wife and I were comfortable the entire meal sitting outdoors; no issue with the cold at all. We were lucky enough to have gotten Dana as the host for our table. She was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu, took her time to elaborate on any questions we had, and above all, extremely friendly. We were initially thinking about doing a-la-carte for the evening, but after Dana described that my wife and I would be receiving different dishes for each course if we both got the tasting menu and could try out everything between the two of us, we immediately said yes. I love that Rich Table does this! We started our meal with cocktails and they were both very well balanced. Neither were alcohol forward at all, and were as described in terms of flavors. We ended up getting two cocktails each because we couldn't decide on just one. "In High Du Monde" and "Nutty Confessor" were my personal favorites. Since many reviews go into the dishes course by course, I'll spare the details here and just go over the highlights. My favorite dishes of the night were the porcini doughnuts with umami powder and raclette, the uni cacio e pepe, and crispy sunchoke risotto. Everything was perfectly seasoned and not once did I ever wish something was more salted. Course timing was perfect as well. I never felt like I was rushed between courses. Portion sizing was just right as well. I felt satisfied after our meal and not overly stuffed, and definitely not hungry. Rich Table is one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I would 100% recommend stopping by for a date night or special occasion if you're able to snag a reservation. read more
I'm wary of overhyped places, but I don't live in SF so I wasn't aware of the buzz surrounding Rich Table prior to my most recent trip here. As expected, the name is a double entendre: Rich is both the name of the chef and an apt descriptor of the food you'll eat here. Rich Table prides itself on serving local, seasonal ingredients, with a menu that features some year-round staples as well as many rotating dishes. As it turns out, the hype is warranted -- at least in my book. Our entire experience here, from the drinks to the food to the service, was exceptional. We came here at 8:15 on a Tuesday night. I was lucky enough to be on my phone when a notify popped up from Resy, and I grabbed it quickly. I can understand why it's so hard to get a table here, because the space itself is fairly small and intimate. Before I get into the offerings, I need to give a huge shoutout to our server. She is quite possibly the best server I've ever experienced, and that's really saying something because I've met hundreds, maybe thousands. She knew where every last ingredients of every last dish was sourced from, she helped us plan out our meal such that we could sample a good chunk of the menu without getting overly full, and she was as personable as they come. It really does make the experience feel more memorable and personal when the service is great, and I know it's oftentimes a thankless job, so I want to give credit where it's due. Drink-wise, we sampled some cocktails as well as some wine. I started with the Shiso Popular (japanese gin, shiso, lemon), which was dangerously delicious. Shiso in cocktails is one of my very favorite things. Next, I tried the Persimmon Negroni (gin, campari, persimmon cordial, sherry, orange bitters), which was very good but I could've done with a little less ice in the glass -- a large ice block works but a packed glass of small ice cubes waters the drink down too quickly. I also tried the Riesling Kabinett Feinherb, which is one of the best Rieslings I've ever had. Food-wise, as the party next to us assured us, it is seemingly impossible to go wrong here. There were no wrong notes the whole evening and we were quite full (but happily so) by the end. We got a nice variety of veggies and proteins, cold and warm preparations, small and large plates. I'd say we did darn good. Eats, below: Sardine Chips with Horseradish Creme Fraîche: A+ I can see why this is one of the dishes with staying power, whatever the season. Not only is there novelty, but these are also just so yummy. The saltiness of the chips pair perfectly with the spicy, earthiness of the creme fresh. You order these by the chip, so it would be silly not to try at least one. Market Vegetable Crudité w/ Charred Allium Yogurt: A We wanted some extra veggies because our order was lacking in them, and this was a great dish to add. The veggies were fresh and colorful and the dip was unique and delicious. Who says ordering crudite is boring? Dungeness Crab, Red Curry, Pink Pomello, Spaghetti Squash, Smoked Trout Crumble: A+ Served in a crab shell, this dish was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing. Super creative, very flavorful and unlike anything I'd ever had before. Abalone w/ Collard: A One of the smaller bites, this dish was fresh, creative and beautifully presented. Collards mimicked seaweed while the fish was served in a smooth, iridescent shell. Tonnarelli, Sea Urchin, Cacio E Pepe, Idiazábal: A One of the signature dishes here, and for good reason. I have a gluten sensitivity and they were able to make this gluten free, which was much appreciated. The sea urchin flavored the sauce to make it extra rich and decadent -- this is the kind of plate you'll want to lick clean. 21 Day Dry Aged Ribeye, Larb, Green Curry, Cucumber, Herbs: A+ According to our server, we were lucky that this rib eye was available, as it doesn't always make it onto the menu due to availability. Though I'm not a big steak lover, I can still appreciate a perfectly executed steak. And because I'm a veggie lover, I also appreciated the cucumber and herbs served atop the steak, which complemented the richness of the steak beautifully. read more
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199 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Do you split checks?
While I am not certain, it seems like the type of establishment that would do this.
Do you need to keep your mask on at the table in between sips and bites?
No mask required.
Do they offer a tasting menu?
Yes! It was pre fixed menu and everyone received different dishes but it was fun for everyone to try ! So delicious
What exact time do reservations open online? Is it midnight 30 days in advance?
That answer is completely wrong. It is hugely competitive. Right now, only the night that became available today, 30 days in advance, has openings, and only very early and very late. All other nights over the next month are completely booked. I…
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