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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.
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.
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.
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)
Fine dining experience and ambiance. I didn't love that everything appetizer-wise was fried. Johnny was very friendly, so was Sam. I really enjoyed meeting Amanda at the door. Everyone was extremely kind. Unfortunately I got super sick the following morning and for the next few days. I think it must have been the clams because that's the one thing I had the most of. I hope to have better experiences in the future if I return. I enjoyed the glass of champagne that I had. read more
2 years ago
So happy to finally try this place out! I can see why there's so much hype. | v i b e | Pretty small restaurant. Although it's fine dining, I would say this restaurant feels very cozy and intimate. | s e r v i c e | Even though we came on time for our reservation, it was a bit of a small wait for them to prepare our table. Our waitress was very attentive. Great place to come for a special occasion or celebrate a birthday! | f o o d | We decided to ordering a la carte instead of going with the prix fixe menu. My top 3 items are the sea urchin cacio e pepe, burrata toast, and blue fin toast. We ended up enjoying the majority of our meal: - Porcini donuts: most def worth a try! So fluffy and delicious with the raclette cheese. - Blue fin toro toast: the tuna was a bit on the saltier side but overall really good. I liked that it was on milk toast because of the contrast of fluffiness and toastiness. - Burrata toast: so rich and creamy but oddly refreshing? Love the touch of hazelnuts! - *Sea urchin "cacio e pepe": MY FAVE. So creamy and full of umami. I still dream about this!! - Ribeye "caesar": the caesar salad was very fresh and served on top of the steak. The steak itself was cooked well, but I think I would have preferred it served on the side. I don't mind too much though. - Aged beef dumpling: I would pass on this, did not stand out to me. | t l ; d r | Worth the visit for most items on the menu!! I recommend the a la carte version so you can choose. Definitely will be returning! read more
Solid place! Excellent service and our food came out quickly. Highlights: - The dried porcini doughnuts - a must try! Fluffy, great umami flavor, piping hot, with a nice cheese sauce. - Burrata on levain - delicious. A great balance of flavors and textures with the anchovy, burrata, crispy brussel sprouts, and toasted bread. - Sea urchin pasta - one of the best noodle textures I've had in a dish. The actual sea urchin flavor wasn't too strong, but the sauce was creamy. - Black cod - fish was cooked perfectly. Loved the touch of the puntarelle with the ginger-chive oil that gave it an Asian inspired flavor. - Pistachio cake - generous amount of pistachios in a buttery cake with a delicious cream. They also gave a mint chocolate dessert and white chocolate on the house! Misses: - Chawanmushi - was way too salty, we almost didn't want to finish it. - Sardine chip - my husband liked this, but I thought mine was a bit soggy in parts which I didn't like as much. Overall, we had a great experience and would come back! read more
One of our favorite dining experiences in SF! My husband and I came for dinner to celebrate a special occasion, neither of us looked into Rich Table in advance so we went in with no expectations. We really enjoyed every single dish we tried (which is pretty rare for us) and were pleasantly surprised to receive some additional items for our special occasion. The service was amazing all around and the team really made our dinner feel like a special treat. We can't wait to come back! read more
5 months ago
A richly rewarding experience is found at Rich Table. Located in the heart of Hayes Valley on the corner of Gough and Oak Streets in San Francisco, Rich Table has become a local institution since they opened in the summer of 2012, and all credit goes to chefs and owners Sarah and Evan Rich, who have used their training and experience from local restaurants such as Quince, Coi, and Michael Mina to create their own niche in the well regarded San Francisco dining scene. So popular is Rich Table that for two years since their opening they received a well deserved Michelin star for their elevated take on New American comfort cuisine served in a warm yet dimly lit room that features relaxed barn-chic charm which make it perfect for their style of cooking. I had the opportunity to dine here when they originally opened when a friend and I managed to get reservations for early in the evening on a weekend and what I remember was the warm authentic dishes coming from their open kitchen and the fact that we were really squeezed in their intimate dining room. What hasn't changed since my most recent visit is the fresh ingredients that are highlighted throughout their menu, as on top of their menu they proudly state "Go to the Market, See What's Good & Cook It". What also hasn't changed after all these years is the fact that reservations are still hard to come by as our large party of six people were able to get a reservation at 8:45 p.m. on a weekend evening. We originally had our appetites piqued for their Large Group Family Style Menu, which was $95 per guest for a four course meal and lasts 3 hours, and after we managed to move our dinner to another time, we tried calling their phone number to see if we could still enjoy their pre-fixe meal, our phone calls were never returned. Luckily, even without the four course meal, we were able to split many items from their menu family-style and still save a few bucks when our bill was presented. Our service led by our main server Ronald made us feel like we were at home dining with family, as it was he who recommended that we order three courses each from the three main sections of their menu, which consisted of first courses, pastas, and main courses. After seeing some dishes right behind our table with their open kitchen, we decided to order their Red Little Gems served with Roasted Beets, Pickled Jidori Eggs and Horseradish. We also ordered their Burrata served with Saag, Full Belly Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Roti; and from their Market Bites section of their menu, two servings of their Blue Fin Toro Toast, which was their Japanese Milk Bread topped with Yuzu Kosho. From their pasta section of their menu, we ordered their Tonnarelli served "Cacio E Pepe" style with sea urchin and Idiazabal; their Baked Rigatoni which was topped with aged beef, Cowgirl Creamery Wagon Wheel cheese, and pickled spring onions; and their Linguini, which was topped with Manila Clams, "First of the Season" Asparagus, and Daikon. For our third course, we ordered their Pork Chop served with Thompson Grape-Char Siu, broccoli, and Rutabaga mustard; their MacFarland Trout served with Blood Orange Cioppino, fennel, pickled ginger, and Douglas Fir croutons; and their 21-Day Dry Aged Ribeye served "Animal Style" served with caramelized onions and wedge potatoes. Our meal was served delicately from their team in a progressive way as if we were partaking in a culinary journey through someone's private kitchen, which in this case were the Rich's and their restaurant's Chef de Cuisine Gizela Ho, who we could see over our shoulder supervising and tasting every dish that came out of their kitchen. The highlights for me were definitely their Tonnarelli and Baked Rigatoni from their pasta section of their menu, and their Pork Chop from their entrée section of their menu. For dessert we enjoyed their Chocolate Panna Cotta, which was topped with a white chocolate crumble and whipped cream, and since we were celebrating a birthday of which we put in our reservation, they treated us to their Salted Mint Chocolate Sable served with milk ice cream and a chocolate cremeux, which is a dessert featured on their family style dining menu, which gave us the best of both worlds. Our bill came to be about $448 with tax and a 20 percent automatic gratuity included, which was a considerable amount for a considerable amount of amazing food for all to enjoy. At Rich Table, we were treated like family with an exceptionally crafted meal served with thoughtful attention to detail. A perfect meal enjoyed for the perfect evening. Here's to hoping that Rich Table enjoys their well-deserved kudos and success with additional enterprises for years to come! read more
Had an early dinner here yesterday and chose to sit on the bar by the window. Opted out of the chefs tasting and decided to do A La Carte. Started with our cocktails Shiso Popular was refreshing and the Garden party was interesting. Our starters came out together- Sardines chips- was unique and very good. I don't eat horse radish but I definitely ate the one they had it was light and good. -Blue fin totro toast (I highly recommend) bread is soft inside with a bit of a crunch on the outside the toro tasted amazing. The oysters were really good never had it with green strawberry and it definitely elevated the taste. The Chawanmushi Corn was packed with flavors. The Doughnuts- fluffy/thick and chewy. It was warm great with the cheese. For mains we ordered The Tonnarelli -Urchin pasta was rich, creamy and flavorful. The Bluefin Tuna Laksa was good. With peanut sauce reminded me of their take of Kare Kare but with fish instead of the bagoong they have sambal which adds a little kick. Overall everything was great! Food packed with flavors and service was great. read more
A formerly-Michelin-starred restaurant (I believe it was robbed of its star post-pandemic because it's still a great meal on par with State Bird Provisions) that holds a special place in my heart... so I was hesitant to go back. But I snagged a last-minute reservation and was still impressed with just how good the service at this place is. We are complicated diners. I can't do dairy, and my boyfriend has celiac, and while we couldn't pull off the tasting menu, we managed to scrounge up a still-impressive combination of plates that highlighted creative cooking. The star for us was the steak - perfection. The chawanmushi is also an impressive dish, particularly given the dietary restrictions we bring. It's a crowded place with a lot of noise, but the vibe feels fresh, like a pre-pandemic San Francisco. And despite how good the meal is, the price is still fair. read more
I love rich table! The apps here and the milk-washed cocktails shine, and the mains (especially the protein) fall a little flat, so I would honestly just come back for the apps and some drinks. Must orders are: the dried porcini donuts (live up to the hype, so soft and savory - 5/5), burrata (so refreshing and creamy, best burrata I have ever had, 5/5). Also very good: uni pasta (4/5, very creamy and al dente), rigatoni (4/5, sungold tomato flavor is terrific but could be a bit more al dente, slightly overcooked) Can skip: endive salad (3/5, good if you want something refreshing but an overall OK salad), toro toast (3/5, fun to try but not my favorite toro), steak (2/5, wayyyy too tough), miso cod (2/5, flavors were not there and a bit too fatty). Overall though, 5/5 for the must orders and the drinks. Service is also really fast and the restaurant has a nice dim-lit feel, perfect for date night. read more
We took Michael to Rich Table for his birthday since it's his favorite restaurant in SF. We opted for the family menu, and every dish was delicious and generously portioned. The staff was also very thoughtful in accommodating our vegetarian friend--they really made sure everyone was taken care of. The service stood out the most: the team was incredibly friendly and attentive. It almost felt like a co-op with how well they worked together and how much they seemed to care. It was a fantastic experience overall, and of course, we'll be back again. read more
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Went back again after a year. Nice service, but the food was meh. The two mains we got really were not very good (tamales was one of them), and the fried rice and Caesar salad appetizer was oily and almost burnt. read more
Valentines 2025 was a perfect experience at Rich Table. With a crafted menu that left me more than full, it was a memorable night. We had five courses total, my favorites of the night being the donuts with raclette cheese, scallops, and steak. A lot of the dishes had a bit more acidity to them, so maybe I shouldn't have ordered the mocktail which was tart. The waiters are also friendly, the restaurant gives you the option of checking in your coat/bag. Some of the seats are a bit of a tight squeeze and you can hear the conversations next to you. At the end of the night, we were given a small plant as a gift. Would love to come back! read more
1 year ago
Been on my want to try list for so long and I wish I came earlier! We had an early dinner reservation on a Wednesday night (reservations for the best times book out fast so would recommend checking early) and were seated right away. The interior is bright and airy, with plenty of seating and a homey ambiance. Our waitress was so nice: she gave us a quick overview of the menu and explained the most popular dishes. For two, we ordered the following: - hiramasa amberjack crudo: very fresh and worked really well with the rhubarb and sorrel - blue fin toro toast: milk bread was the star of the show: soft and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Toro was piled on top and complimented the toast well - sugar snap peas: refreshing and crunchy. Horseradish added a nice tanginess - dried porcini doughnuts: light and fluffy, but quite bland on its own. the raclette was whipped into a foamy texture which was interesting -- it did add more flavor to the doughnuts. one of their most popular dishes, but personally I would not order again - aged beef dumplings: I loveee chili crisp and this hit the spot. The beef filling was fantastic as well - tonnarelli: one of their most popular dishes and it lived up to the hype! This was creamy and had a great chew. I really liked the mint leaves on top, which added a unique texture and different flavor profile - white miso black cod: the cod was so tender it melted in your mouth -- the peas added a nice crunch and the cherry's sweetness was a good contrast. I love microgreens, which was a nice touch to the dish - pog shaved ice: this had lots of orange, grapefruit and guava flavors that blended well together. The mango and guava ice cream was delicious. the mint on top was very refreshing Food arrived extremely fast and the presentation was immaculate. The service here was incredible: everyone was professional and personable. I mentioned that I was celebrating a new job and they gave me a signed copy of their menu from their entire team congratulating me, which was thoughtful. Can't wait to come back again! read more
ive been wanting to try rich table for a while and im so happy it lived up to the hype! the presentation of each plate was beautiful and the flavors were incredible. my favorites were the fried rice (perfect for garlic lovers), ribeye with a sharp citrus flavor, and the sardine woven chip. the service is so friendly and the restaurant feels very intimate. this is a perfect spot for a girls dinner or date night. the menu changes seasonally and im looking forward to dining here again! read more
11 months ago
Service was amazing, food was OK. I came in here 2 weekends ago and ordered a good amount. My favorite was the sardine chips! Second was the beef dumplings. Everything else was a no for me. However, I've heard the summer menus are the best time to go. Ambiance was 7/10 slightly crowded. read more
I've been wanting to try this place for soooo long and it didn't disappoint and exceeding my expectations! Highly highly recommend to anyone and I'm excited to come again and try new things as the menu always changes. Must tries would be the donut and the sea urchin pasta. Omg blew my mind the donuts were incredible and we were not expecting it to be so good! Will be back to try more! read more
2 months ago
Appetizers are strong but the starches and entree fell flat. Heard great things about the sardine chip and I did enjoy this. The potato was crispy and there was plenty of dip. The chicken liver mousse was creamy and had lots of textures at play - smoothness of the liver, crunchiness of the pistachios and a bit of soft sweetness from the tangerines. I will say, the ratio to mousse and croissant/bread is off since they give you 3 croissants instead of 4. The blue fin tuna toast was toasty while the fish was fresh, making for a pretty satisfying bite. Now the not so good... The sea urchin pasta was devoid of any piece of visible uni while the actual flavor was lost in the sauce. The texture of the noodles was pretty bad - it was al dente but each strand of noodle was rough, sandpaper-like. The fried rice was oily with a pool of oil on the plate at the bottom. The duck would've been fine had the skin been crispy. Instead, it was rubbery and thick. The dish also had too much sauce. Our server was very nice and friendly. Serve time is pretty slow but they are fully packed. read more
10 months ago
I'd like to preface this by saying I was very excited for this meal considering the success of their sister restaurant. Unfortunately, the experience fell the way of many other restaurants in the city with pricing not being representative of the food quality. We were seated quickly and service was prompt with a slight warmth that you should expect. We skipped the tasting menu and ordered à la carte which ended up being the right move. Overall, the only memorable dish were the porcini mushrooms while the black cod had soggy skin and the $5.25 (each) dumplings were lacking in taste. Honestly I left feeling very disappointed in the food quality here - we spent around $180 per person with 1 drink per person and only one standout dish. The restaurant seemed to be booked out due to the sapphire reserve credit that a lot of people were using - that may explain why it was tough to get a reservation before year end. It's confusing to read the other reviews as it did not match our experience. Would love to see Rich Table match the value proposition that their sister restaurant does, however fast casual is where it seems they shine now. read more
I had a fantastic experience celebrating my birthday dinner at Rich Table. We had a reservation at 9:45 PM and even upon arriving early still had to end up waiting approximately 20 minutes. The buttermilk sample they offered in return for the wait made up for the inconvenience instantly. We devoured everything we ordered. Oysters were so fresh! Portions for entrees were filling. They did mention that their menu is very seasonal. Staff is very personable and service is very friendly - you will walk out having had many stories and laughs exchanged :) They brought out a celebratory desert on the house at the end and the staff signed our menu with birthday wishes. Highly recommend Rich Table! read more
3 months ago
Went for the peach themed menu and was also my first time at the restaurant, enjoyed mostly everything but the restaurant feels a little too packed. I recommend: - fig toast: very refreshing taste - chawanmushi: tastes very sour, which I liked, but could potentially be too sour if you're not into sour - blue fin toro toast: a must! So good and aesthetically pleasing - chicken liver mousse: very rich taste, personally feel like it goes better with bread with less taste, the ones that come with it tastes a little too sweet Didn't like the other ones as much. We were sitting at the bar, and when we were finishing dessert, we found that people started to stand in the narrow alleyway behind us, holding drinks and some even food! This not only made us free crowded, but was also very loud. It seems like they were the next round of res and waiting for table to open up, but not too sure and definitely not a good experience. We totaled to just a bit more than $100 pp post tax and tip. read more
The night began when we arrived early for dinner. They were able to seat us early, which we appreciated. Parking was not difficult on this Thursday evening. Ambiance 3.5/5 Typical loud American restaurant. The decorations and layout are very typical of the causal fine dining wannabe California farm to table restaurant. Chef's tasting: 3/5 I wasn't entirely impressed with the food. There wasn't a sense of cohesion with the initial bites/starters. It felt somewhat overwhelming to bring eight separate bites at once. The Crudo and Burrata had beautiful presentations. They tasted as good as they looked. The pasta and fried rice were both well flavored. I would recommend larger portions since we had to share this chef's tasting. Steak was whatever. Dessert is not mentioning. Service: 2.5/5 Server seemed to question my request for clean plates after eating the beef dumpling. Our next bite was a peach raclette so I didn't want the spices to taint the peaches. We're doing the chef's tasting. If we want clean plates, just oblige. The next table asked for it and the server happily obliged. One of the servers seemed to be annoyed at my dad, who had his phone out, blocking his plating. He's older and wants to use his phone. Just smile politely and wait. Don't be a dick. If you want to be in the fine dining space, act like that in your service. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the chef's tasting and perhaps would try items a la carte. Not the worth the price point for the tasting menu. Service needs a little bit more tweaking given that they're trying to get into the fine dining space. 3/5 read more
11 months ago
I just woke up after a fabulous dining experience at Rich Table. The service was impeccable- Kelsey - thank you! The flavors and the exquisitely creative dishes continued to roll through our conversation throughout the evening. We felt celebrated and pampered by everyone. We will be back for sure. read more
Rich Table is a very popular spot and it's probably best to get a reservation vs walk-in. This is the 4th time I've been here and every time I've gotten the Dried Porcini Doughnuts! They're super savory and flavorful and go really well with the surprisingly airy raclette. If it wasn't obvious already, it's probablymy most favorite thing to order here! Tried the Peaches & Cream for something new and different, it was just ok. It is literally sweet peaches topped w/ salty creme fraiche. I felt that the flavors were separated from each other rather than combining harmoniously. The Sea urchin Cacio e pepe was nicely salty and creamy, but maybe lacked a little bit on the uni/sea urchin flavor. The tonnarelli was prefectly al dente and carried the sauce well. The Kansas City BBQ Ribeye was very tasty and everything about it just fit well and made a lot of sense. Sweet, meaty and tender! read more
1 year ago
Cute little neighborhood restaurant with incredible food and super friendly and welcoming servers and staff. Everyone we interacted with from the hostess to our servers were incredible. I especially liked how they coursed the food after we placed our order-they leave it to the chef to determine what comes out and when. They also described every dish as it was brought to the table. Everything we ate was so good but I especially loved the porcini doughnuts (the umami flavors), fried rice (the crispiness of the rice and all that garlic), ribeye steak (the citrus just made that tender steak so much better) and that shave ice (dreamy and tart)! Will definitely be back soon! read more
1 year ago
We ordered two of the Let Us Choose Your Adventure with drinks. It was a casual and loud restaurant which had tables next to us which were a bit too close. The waiter and waitress would often stand next to us with their hip and back while serving other tables. There was one particular waiter who we couldn't understand at all, he spoke quickly and left us puzzled to what we were actually eating. This place isn't for you if you wanted a quieter and more isolated experience. For the price, we both said the food was underwhelming. There were dishes that tasted quite foul. Most of the dishes tasted just OK. For nearly 400 dollars for two people, I won't be revisiting this place again. I also don't recommend this place to anyone. read more
I've heard of Rich Table and wanted to finally check it out! My favorite dishes that we ordered were the blue fin toro toast and the fried porcini donut raclettes. The toast had a nice refreshing bite and buttery texture from the Japanese bread. The duck taquito was confusing. The duck inside the taquito tasted good but that sauce on top completely overpowered everything. The duck dish was good as the duck itself was perfectly cooked but I really didn't care for anything around the duck so that was a bummer. The pasta dish was also miss for me. The sauce felt flat. Service was good and had cozy ambiance. Overall, my dinner experience was underwhelming. I think their bites and appetizers are where I may be coming back. read more
TLDR: There were some hits and misses for me at Rich Table, but overall it was a nice meal and I'd go back eventually! My favorite items were the porcini doughnuts and little gem salad. I'd personally pass on the sardine chip and their famous tonnarelli pasta in the future. ------ FOOD: 1. Porcini Doughnuts (4.5/5): Think of these as dense doughnut holes but instead of a sugary coating, it's an earthy mushroom / umami flavor. The raclette cheese is SUPER light and airy, so it's a good complement but it doesn't have a strong cheese flavor. These doughnuts come out freshly made. This comes with ~5-6 doughnuts so it's perfect for sharing. 2. Little Gems salad (4/5): This has a really bright tomato-based dressing that we absolutely loved. We also loved the popped grains. We ended up ordering two of these, though this is definitely expensive for what it is. 3. Ribeye (4/5): This is a quite fatty cut of steak which is really tasty but not always what people expect. It almost reminded me more of a pork chop. Still, it was good and the creamed corn was nice too, though a little too sweet given the steak itself already had a lot of flavor. 4. Maguro Zuke (aka Tuna Crudo, 3/5): This was fine. Barely any crudo in this dish though -- a lot of the space was just the thinly sliced fruit. 5. Tonnarelli (3/5): I thought I was going to love this pasta but when I took my first bite I realized that this is extremely al dente (like, if I bent a noodle with my fork it might snap in two) and extremely salty. This is indeed very rich, and you sort of get a fishy aftertaste which reminds you that there's uni in this, but not in the way I think I wanted. Anyway, this is a crowd favorite and what they're known for, so you should try for yourself too! 6. Sardine Chip (2/5): Oh wow, this was a lot to take in. The chip itself was half soggy, which was immediately not a good side. The sardine was fine, it was what I expected. But the combo of the horseradish in the creme fraiche combined with the fishy sardine and the soggy chip just made this not enjoyable at all. ------ SERVICE: * Service was good, everyone was very welcoming and everyone greeted us as we entered and left. Our water was always poured for us, we never felt rushed, and they checked in before our meal to make sure we didn't need to be gone by a certain time. It helped with the pacing a lot. ------ ENVIRONMENT: * This is a pretty casual feeling restaurant despite the prices. It feels like you're in a barn or in the countryside somewhere, which is super cute! * The tables are pretty close together, so you literally have to squeeze between tables and you can hear everything people are talking about * RT is on a beautiful corner of Hayes and right across the street from the highly-rated Loquat bakery * Overall this is a pretty small restaurant so not a place for large gatherings but a cozy setting for a small group or one-on-one read more
After hearing many good things about RT, Mr. Joy and I came here for an anniversary. We entered a dimly lit dining space with bar seating adjacent to an exposed kitchen. We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation, so they had us wait next to the bar, which turned into nearly a 40 minute wait. After they seated a couple of parties that arrived after us, they finally sat us at the bar, a little disappointing to wait all that time and not even get a table despite having made a reservation. $16 Apple of My Rye - rye, apple brandy, amaro, sherry, vanilla Good! Fun to watch the cocktail made in front of us on account of our seats. Tasty whiskey soaked apple slice $3.75ea Sardine Chip Horseradish Creme Fraiche Okay! Fried sardine tucked into a potato chip with chive creme fraiche on the side, taste was alright. $20 Bluefin Tuna Toro Toast Yuzu Kosho, Milk Toast Good! Chopped tuna on fluffy crunchy milk bread dressed with sweet yuzu kosho, and topped with flower petals just for decoration. Pretty pricey for a single portion. It came with a sharp knife to cut up, which made it easier to share. $11 Dried Porcini Doughnuts Raclette Great! These were probably the star of the show solely because of the porcini dusting. Such a lovely flavor that I almost didn't need the cream that came with it. However, you really need to eat these while they're hot. They get dense as they cool down. $12 Chicken Liver Mousse Red Onion Marmalade Good! Tasty liver mousse on toast, although the topping of pomegranates was a bit much and the flavor and texture takes over each bite. $16 Chanterelle Tart, Goat Cheese, Black Garlic, Apricot Okay! The chanterelles smell and taste good, and there were quite a few strong flavors emanating from the goat cheese, black garlic and I didn't love the sweet apricot. Also, I am not sure I consider this a tart, since it was all spread over a thin flatbread of some sort. $27 Tonnarelli, Sea Urchin 'Cacio e Pepe,' Idiazabal Great! Pasta was cooked to a great texture and the sauce was very thick and creamy, and it was generously topped with cheese and a few basil leaves that helped break through the richness. $35 Dry Aged Duck Confit, Quince, Duck Fat Cornbread Not great. The duck leg was not bad, but I wasn't a big fan of the heavily sweet and syrupy barbecue sauce, and the whole dish didn't really say confit to me. Despite the initial wait to get seated, the rest of the evening went pretty smoothly, and we sat in front of a friendly bartender. Foodwise, I think the only dish that really stood out to me was the porcini doughnuts and creamy pasta is always enjoyable. The duck confit was the least enjoyable with the overwhelming sauce, and not really worth the $35. Speaking of pricing, at this point we're very familiar with the SF mandates, although 7% here is relatively high. Speaking of 7s, I give Rich Table a 7/10 overall, and I wouldn't mind having some porcini powder at home. read more
The food here was really good! We got the tasting menu ($125pp), which was 5 courses. It was the right amount of food so I didn't feel stuffed afterwards. The first course was the best - a collection of bites, and all of them were very interesting and tasty. I especially liked the donut that you could dip in the melted cheese, and the beef dumpling with chili oil. The first course was an appetizer course. Mine was a tuna chip which was delicious. I really liked the sauce that it came with. The third course was a rice dish, with Chinese sausage and egg fried rice. It was also very tasty but a bit on the oily side. I liked it better than the pasta my friend got. The fourth course was steak, which was super tender but I wish the portion size was bigger! Both desserts were a bit too minty so would have preferred if there were other flavors. We also got the one two punch cocktail to share, which was tasty and strong. Overall a great experience, although they do a mandatory 6.5% SF tax that is added on. read more
6 months ago
Very warm cozy place. First time here and enjoyed it very much. Service was excellent 5 stars. Both Johnny who sat us and Dana our waitress were amazing and helpful. We sat by the window tonight and our friend gave us a nice gift certificate. This may just become a regular place for us to visit. I give it over 4.5 stars. I think I have to come back one more time and enjoy it equally to upgrade it to five. We did our own choice of 8 things on the menu - doughnut 4 stars. Sauce is good - sardine chip very creative. 5stars - chicken liver mousse 5 stars. The crossant is so divine with this dish - fatty tuna on milk toast - delicious 4 stars - little gem salad is fresh but may be better with a creamy dressing instead of what we had 3 stars - dungeness crab with spaghetti squash in a crab shell - really wanted to like this dish but was too salty for me and a bit off. 2 stars. I like the Thai/ Vietnamese flavors but it was too powerful - pasta with sea urchin. Rich and yummy 4 stars - ribeye med rare 5 stars. So flavorful and tender - house made bread and butter 4 stars We like all the drinks - orange moscat had it as a start since I asked for something a little sweet. Dana brought me a taste. Loved it - mull it over hubby loved it - apparently so also pretty good Restaurant also surprised us with a little palette cleanser after the appetizers. Very classy. The little panne cotta was amazing. 5 stars We were too full for dessert but they still gave us two white chocolate goodies. Nice touch. We look forward to coming back and trying more dishes. read more
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
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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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