Come here for the experience and the interesting/unique dishes (especially those with cheese). The experience and service was great, food came out at really great timing and everything was presented clean. I just think it's a little too hype for me and would rather get similar plates/flavors for a more affordable price, but I really did appreciate getting to try this spot out! Porcini donuts: airy and fluffy savory donuts that you dip in raclette, so so so good! Probably my favorite thing here. Sardine chips: order by # of chips you want, it's a singular sardine woven into a thin potato sliver. Comes with a creamy dip & as someone who doesn't like sardines this was exciting and tasty. Burrata with summer squash: Ajo blanco is a cold soup, so this comes with that on it. The burrata was so light and yummy, seasonal veggies were nice. Ricotta Pierogi: Like a pierogi ravioli hybrid, this was good and very creamy (poke one and cheese comes running out). But then you realize you're paying $30 for 3 pierogis and think you may have been better off going to your local polish delicatessen....even though those are rare in SF. Soft shell crab lo mein: Skip this and go to your local cajun vietnamese eatery for more volume and flavor. Tagliatelle Pasta: Super shroomy and just meh to me Ribeye: Cooked to perfection and comes with an interesting arrangement of papas bravas on top. Soft, juicy, amazing! read more

Had a beautiful time celebrating my anniversary at Rich table last week. Rich Table has a very casual atmosphere but with excellent service and even better food (everything that is good about San Francisco). We tried the tasting menu and it was surprisingly a lot of food! Funny enough, what we thought was the first 3 courses ended up just being course #1 - appetizers. The tasting menu gives you an opportunity to really try the majority of the items on the menu. Beware though - they give each member of the table different items for each course and they do not repeat - so if you want to try it all you have to share. As for the highlights I would say the porcini donuts, the pastas, and the little dumplings were all had unique rich flavors. There were a few misses for me on the tasting menu, but considering the amount of food you get and the large variety, you won't be upset to have a few items you didn't love. We also really appreciated that they gave us a little love token at the end of our dinner to celebrate our anniversary. read more

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I do enjoy Rich Table when they're open and have their regular menu. This review is about their takeout options during shelter in place. Unfortunately for the money I spent, the pasta kit was a small amount of pasta with some butter and peas. The $6 nectarine and lemon verbena jam was a tiny 8 oz or so and looked and tasted like bland baby food, not jam. I also got tomato sauce which was yellow but at least it tasted ok. I was so confused by this jam especially! Overall I want to thank them for pivoting and providing interesting options during this difficult time, but they should re think quality of offerings imho. read more

Amazing dishes, incredible tastes and great cocktails delivered by knowledgeable staff. It is a tad spendy and you have to enjoy sharing as that is their model. read more

Such sweet waiters and waitresses! Had an amazing experience here and will return. The food was absolutely delicious. Seasoned perfectly! If you are in the city, this is definitely a place you want to keep in mind. read more

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we were both thoroughly impressed with our experience. We opted for the tasting menu and got to try most of the bites menu- including the raved about porcini donuts. We both were underwhelmed with the donut itself but enjoyed the raclette dip it came with. The cocktails were ok (I found them a little weak). The food was solid even though there were a couple mishaps: -We were served the aged beef wontons undercooked. But the staff was apologetic and brought out a properly prepared plate. Was definitely happy with how the situation was handled but the dish was still underwhelming to us. Th skin of the wonton was still a little too thick and dough-y for our liking but the sauce was great! -The flavor of the sea urchin cacio e Pepe was great but the pasta was a little too al dente. However, the octopus taglierini was perfect! The tasting menu allowed us to sample most of the menu. Each party gets served different dishes to provide a wider array of food to sample. It was perfect for us. Even with a full house, the service was attentive (but not too hover-ish) and impeccable. Good food for the prices, with great great service! Would happily come again! read more

4.5 stars. Food was excellent 5 star, and service very good 4.5, but you pay for the privilege -- so so popular and tough to book. I make their popcorn soup recipe (how I first heard of them) which is excellent too, but nice to have someone else do the cooking. read more

Really good food. Well deserved Michelin Star. Sardines Chips were good. The butter that comes with the bread is out of this world. Foie Gras Pie is perfectly paired with fresh cherries and sauce. There are so many dishes that I wish I have the stomach space to try. I will definitely be coming back if I can. read more

Rich Table - Foie Gras Pie - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Just fantastic. Everything. The tables are communal, but instead of cramming 8 people in (and they could) they only seated two parties of two at our table. Rustic vibe, cozy and warm. Delicious cocktails and wine. Extremely professional, friendly service. A pet peeve of mine is creativity for creativity's sake. Many chefs combine seemingly odd ingredients just to flaunt their "genius"...but if it's not delicious, what's the point? At Rich Table, everything is so distinctive and YUMMY. We had the porcini doughnuts, hamachi crudo, tonnarelli with sea urchin and the chicken liver eclair. Seriously, I couldn't believe how good everything was. Will definitely be back for the tasting menu! read more

Rich Table, along with State Bird Provisions, is probably my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. A recent meal solidified this for me. Almost every item we had was outstanding, as was the service. First off, the wine list by the glass is interesting, though not a bargain. But the choices offered were diverse, we were offered tastes of the wines we were interested in, and the wines were explained well. As for the menu, it changes every night, We had a great ceviche and cucumber dish to start that was refreshing. Next up was a burrata dish which was served with a cold soup of some kind. It was incredible and inventive, wish I could remember the specific components. the Xiao Long Bao with kale salsa verde were outstanding, maybe my favorite dish of the night. Our pasta was a perfectly done bucatini. The only dish I did not love was the pork chop, which had a chili infused taste which I thought detracted, but maybe I am just a purist. It was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. Rich Table is definitely at the top of its game and the menu is thoughtful and interesting, making return visits worthwhile. Highly recommended. read more

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I went with a large group and did the testing menu. It was really good. You get to try everything on the menu. Food ranged from a few things I strongly disliked to many that I really liked. Overall was enjoyable experience. read more

This place is amazing. We came here after spending a weekend in the city trying different tasting menus. We were originally going to just try a few apps but decided to do the tasting menu. Um, holy sh*t. So they bring out three places, one has 6 pairs of items, another plate has some dumplings, and caviar biscuit. At first looking my husband and I were like damn Okay these are smaller than we expected (thinking that each pair was a tasting) but after finishing it we were feeling pretty full and happy. Then we thought, three plates must have meant we just had three courses. Yeah, no. That was just the first course. We loved the causal environment but high end food and drinks. Everyone was really nice there and we truly enjoyed our experience. This place is a definite must try! read more

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Rich's is warm and inviting in a local eatery kind of way. It's a well oiled machine with great service and I loved the farm fresh food in the casual but nice environment. The food was all delicious with an uni cacio pepe as the high light. The blood orange sorbet was a nice way to end the meal too. Wine list is great, cocktails are beautifully made. What's not to love? read more

Where do I even start? I love everything about this place from decor to staff, ambiance, and most importantly, the FOOD! Came here with reservations on a Sunday night with my 3 other girlfriends for my birthday dinner. We started dinner around 5:45pm & finished around 7:30pm. We ordered everything we wanted to try instead of the chef's choice. Food: - Sardine chips: Normally not into sardine anything, but I must say, this dish was delicious with the sardine woven into the potato chip. It wasn't fishy or even too salty. Make sure you dip it in the horseradish creme fraiche! It was such a party in my mouth when they are all combined together. Highly suggest to order! - Miyagi Oysters: They were fresh and weren't fishy for sure! However, the dried onions they had on top made it slightly bitter so I brushed that off before having the oyster itself :p - Cauliflower pakora with garlic yogurt & herbs: This order was also such a delight because it was fried, but also healthy! The yogurt at the bottom was a surprise because you don't see it until you reach the bottom so make sure you dip some before taking your first bite. - Dried porcini doughnuts with raclette: Usually not a fan of doughnuts because they are too sweet and heavy for me, but this has got to be my favorite doughnut of all time! It was warm and had a savory flavor on the outside where the seasoning is, and the inside of the doughnut was incredibly soft and enjoyable! Make sure you dip the soft dip on the side with the doughnuts for a bigger party in your mouth :p - Burrata, butternut muhammara with cauliflower & grilled bread: Another delicious dish that you should order if you're a burrata and butternut fan! The bread is filling, but it totally goes with the burrata! Not to sweet or savory, just the perfect amount if sweet and salty! Cauliflower is cut into bits so it is very easy to shmear the burrata with the cauliflower and butternut onto your bread. - Beef Tartare with tokyo turnip, hon shimeji & danish rye bread: my favorite part about this dish was the Danish rye bread - a lot of multigrain inside and it didn't fall apart once bitten into, but had a very healthy and delicious taste to it. I could eat that daily! The beef wasn't super flavorful, but it paired well with the tasty rye bread. - Chicken liver mousse, milk honey, & black sesame: This was a dish we all agreed to want more of. The chicken liver wasn't gamey or anything like most pate dishes, but it was smooth and savory with a hint of sweet! Also comes with grilled bread, but it definitely goes hand in hand. I recommend ordering this dish for sure! - California yellowtail, green juice, popped sorghum & shiso: This dish wasn't anything special to me, but it wasn't bad either. The yellowtail was fresh and not fishy, but the green juice was an interesting touch when dipping the fish in it. - Spaghetti pork sausage, broccolini, cotija: One of my favorite dishes! The pork was in its and was delicious and flavored perfectly. There were crispy pieces inside the dish that I couldn't make out what it was, but it was very unexpected when eating noodles, which are soft. I would definitely recommend ordering this dish as well. - BBQ duck lo mein, hoisin, scallion: My girlfriends liked this dish, but I was ok with it since I wasn't a fan of the gingery taste to the noodles. Too many bean sprouts in this dish as well that seemed to overpower the noodles, but it did have more of an Asian influence than other dishes we had that night. - Dry aged ribeye, creamed brussel sprouts & dungeness crab butter: MUST ORDER! This dish is so good, I wish I had more! Cooked medium rare with the perfect tenderness and flavor! The dungeness grab butter was a yummy touch because it didn't overpower the original taste of the beef. Also comes with fries in amazing aioli dip! - Buttermilk panna cotta with black seasame & mandarinquat: This was delicious! Loved the black sesame touch to the panna cotta! It was super smooth and tasty with a hint of citrus! Suggest ordering if you have room for dessert! - Cali Creamsicle v2.0 with mandarin, vanilla ice cream & sugarcomb: For those into citrus desserts, I recommend! My girlfriend loved it and it came in the form of shaved ice, which was interesting knowing that there was another Asian influence on this dish. - Mt. Tam: Cow's milk, creamy rind, soft, aged 3 weeks with persimmon jam & grilled bread: This dish is a lot heavier than you think when it comes to dessert. Comes with piece of grilled bread for your cheese and persimmon jam. Probably my least favorite dessert out of all the dishes we had, but if you're into cheese after your meal, I suggest ordering. - Complimentary birthday dessert: vanilla ice cream with brownie crisp & mint chocolate drops: This came as a surprise as I didn't expect to have another dessert dish on top of the ones we ordered. They came out with a candle too! Definitely expect me back! read more

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I sat at the bar with a business colleague to eat and have a few drinks. Bar lady comes over and I explain that I have a food allergen (Gluten) the Bar lady looks at me like I was a war criminal and then recommends a dish to order. I then have to go through the same with the next guy who I wanted to order a cocktail from, again, looking at me like I had a third eyeball. Food arrives and the person delivering it thankfully asks if i have an allergy, I say: Me: "yes, Gluten" Waiter: "Oh you cant eat this then" I thank him for saving me some pain and time of work at which point the bar lady now tells me she's no expert on gluten stuff! Check please, I'm out! read more

I've been here a few times now and each time has been superb. The best things we've ordered are: porcini doughnuts, sardine chips, capannelle pasta with lobster roe, white corn, and tempura, aged dry ribeye with morel mushrooms and black ginger. The dessert options are decent too (we got the pistachio coffee cake). If it's your birthday you get a free chocolate mint dessert that was a lovely touch. One of my favorite places to dine in the city! read more

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Omg this place was incredible! My fiancé and I finally had the chance to have dinner at Rich Table last night and everything exceeded our expectations. We didn't know what to choose because everything looked so good so we both ended up doing the Chefs pick which I highly recommend since you get to try so many different menu items. The bartender (forgot his name) was so fun to talk to and made us phenomenal cocktails. We cannot wait to go back - definitely give this place an 11/10! read more

Incredible spot. All of the food is delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. The cocktails were incredible. We tried the shiso gimlet which is refreshing. The doughnuts were so good. Same with the dumplings and oysters. The burrata was okay. Rock cod was great. Loved the ribeye. Spaghetti black truffle was amazing. They were able to serve gluten free pasta too. read more

Fantastic service! Outstanding food that was a foodie's dream! I so enjoyed setting at the bar , as our bartender walked us through the menu. She was amazing and suggested the best foods and wine . I will be returning! read more

Didn't have a reservation. Sat at the bar. Food is solid. Creative and tasty. The carpaccio appetizer was my favorite - beautiful presentation and very tasty. The hamachi sashimi dish I didn't like the vinaigrette. It was too sweet for me. The sardine chips were excellent. The creme fraiche was just right. Had the black cod for dinner and portions were good and size was good. Corn bread baked on the skin also good but didn't have to have the corn bread. Service good. Not great value read more

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Second time here. Always amazing. One of my best meals this year. So glad to see that Michelin Star. Y'all deserve it! read more

Rich Table - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best restaurant in the city. I have gone here multiple times over the past 4 years, that I am now considered a regular by the front of house. Every time I go there I am thoroughly impressed by their bar program and the consistent quality of their food. Not to mention, they always have amazing and fairly priced wines. Service has always been amazing and it's always so impressive how smoothly the restaurant operates. I look forward to their new establishment opening up soon and wish Evan and Sarah the best. Thank you so much for everything and I look forward to dining again with you soon. read more

Alright so I was in town for my birthday and a buddy said you have to go to this place. 1 get the porchini doughnuts. Salty umami bomb with cheese to dip in. We had the uni pasta dish and the other pasta dish with English peas and whatever. It's was out of control good. I don't even remember the full name because it was gone that fast. Unreal!!! Can't wait to go back when we are back in town Bravo chef BRAVO! read more

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FANTASTIC FOOD AND SERVICE . We showed up Rich Table about 10 minutes earlier to our reservation, the host / servers , everyone was super polite and offered us drinks while we waited . I really liked the detail of the Bartender coming out of the bar to offer us drinks rather than be shouting behind someone's back eating at the bar. The staff was very professional and we were seated about 10 minutes after our reservation time which isn't a big deal . The waitress was very knowledgeable and polite. Explained the menu , made suggestions and recommended the right amount of food we needed . Started with the sardine chips , the bread with the cultures butter and they were excellent . The steak tartare was unbelievable as well and the porcini doughnuts simply incredible . So flavorful Then we had two pastas . I've traveled all over Europe and have had amazing pasta specially in Positano but the squid pasta with red pepper was DELICIOUS. Hands down , one of the best pastas I've had in my life .( Please order the squid pasta ). The other pasta was the one with pesto and was exquisite as well . At that point we started to get a bit full , but were able to continue with the Pork . We shared the dish and the sauce was extremely flavorful yet not overwhelming . To drink we had rose to start and red wine with dinner . The selection we did was excellent . We had ice cream at the end and coffee . We were full and very happy . Can not wait to go back . I dine out every day and this will be one of my regular spots . Well done Rich's Table . See you soon :) read more

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Dining was 3/1/17 Finally made this experience a reality and bottom line the menu and dishes were confusing, unfocused, and unsatisfying. Did the chefs tasting and was very disappointed and service was questionable. We sent an entire dish back, both entrées none the less, and then you charged us for two drinks we did not order. And the remedy was hey come back have two free drinks on us via this signed postcard. Me thinks not. You should have at least comped the item you were disguising as NY Strip Steak that was completely inedible, to have two people send back the entrees of a tasting menu is something I tell you. But we are polite and let it go. Sardine chips unique presentation but at the end of the day there is a sardine in my chip not something I actually want to eat. The apps were different and ok. Oysters were great but to be expected in SF, Madeline's very good, the wonton dish yum wasn't on the actual menu, savory panna cotta nice concept just not so tasteful you could spend some time and elevate this dish. The rolled up item not sure what it was since it wasn't on the menu didn't finish it.. Next round: One dish was what I will refer to as 'here is what random ingredients I have left that I will call a salad': avocado, sprouts, radishes, red onion, black sesame seed, apparently there was trout in there...other dish was a goop of mashed up squash sprinkled with arugula, burrata, and a slice of bread.. both were good and refreshing flavors, but protein people?!?! If that's not your thing ok, it is sometimes refreshing to have a light meal so I will give you that. Then we got empanadas stuffed with butternut squash or sweet potatoes, another squash dish...squashed out here inside was curry flavors which begged the question what are you going for here? Next up we hit Asia, scallops which were gritty with soy sauces and an Asian noodle dish...hmmm neither enjoyable. Then we got Aged beef agnolotti we were so excited to try and just ugh, again. Really fell flat, the descriptions sounds AMAZING however but the words didn't match the flavor profile you actually get. Say French onion reduction instead of saying French onion soup, soup implies in liquid form not a plasma or paste. And the aged cheese flavor was missed, overall quite salty. For all the dishes there was very little protein and it if was there it just wasn't that good. Next the entrée to which they called it a NY Strip steak and which it most certainly not! Look I don't order steak in this city when you are raised in KC and then spend 6 years in Texas no one knows quality steak like we do. This was a true disgrace took one bite and spit it into my napkin. I cannot remember this last time I have done this! Not only was the flavor horrible, it could not be chewed and my dinner partner who is not a self proclaimed steak connoisseur sent hers back as well. Totally shocked at this experience/round. You saved yourself on dessert which the creamsicle was incredible, in fact it was A M A Z I N G, thank you if this was not on the menu the whole evening other than the great music and dining partner would have been a bust. The mint chocolate and vanilla dish was incredible a well. The two desserts smashed it out of the park. Innovation was lacking, creativity was totally missed, there was no flow to the menu at all its like being at a multicultural potluck, and execution was not there either. Too many different flavors and yet none done well. The limited use of proteins and execution issues of those used was also a huge miss, the steak and the gritty scallops. Couple that with the server overcharging.. I walked away going How the heck does this place rank up there? Honestly you should scrap meat on your menu and be a go to vegetarian or vegan spot there is great potential. I see potential but the menu and experience we had was sad and for ~$120 a person. I will give you there were lots of fresh ingredients but having the ingredients is only half the battle. I would like to think we just had a bad night but for that price I will likely take my chances on a sure bet next time as opposed to giving it another shot. Being a tasting menu or chefs menu the whole thing really needs to go together. read more

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This is such a phenomenal SF staple that we have friends who cook from the cookbook. This is the place to pull up a chair to the bat solo or to celebrate a birthday. They have the most unique food you would find at a 600 person dinner but for much less. Highly recommend!! read more

I have been thinking about the spaghetti with braised cabbage and duck for two days. This pasta was on another level. I met a friend from New York here for a late dinner. We were both in SF for work and decided to try a restaurant that had been well regarded. Rich Table impressed me from the moment I walked inside. It's cozy and intimate and makes you want to order a glass of wine and stay a while. So that is exactly what I did. The dried porcini doughnuts with cheesy raclette are mentioned in every review for good reason. They are sinfully tasty and even more so when dipped into the surprisingly light raclette dip. I am not a raclette fan, but it worked out, as all I tasted was cheesy goodness. We ordered the lobster chitarra because the server recommended it and the duck spaghetti. I fell in love with the duck spaghetti. It was savory, rich and super unique! Who does braised cabbage with a pasta?! Rich Table, that is who. And they do it well. The chitarra was not for me. It tasted mostly of chives. We shared the peanut butter pie for dessert. It was a little too deconstructed for me. I like desserts simple and sweet. Overall an excellent meal and I will definitely return. read more

Magnificent.... Everything Ive had has been very strong w service to match. Ribeye highly recommend. Nice ambiance for a date spot.

Came to Rich Table to welcome in the new year, 2018. Best decision ever, the prefix menu that they had was absolutely delicious. Portions were good size and food came out at good intervals, it was perfect because we didn't have to wait a long time in between courses. Service was amazing, great people work here. They make the experience that much better. Will definitely come back to try the regular menu. read more

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Food: Did I have an off night there? None of the food wowed me. Nothing was bad, but nothing made us go yummm. Just like ok here is the food. Just salty, not like ooooh that flavorful. The pasta had a weird texture which you wouldn't expect at a spot like this Exception is the coconut shaved ice with lime. That one was tasty and I remembered it. Place: cute and cozy neighborhood like spot. Nice server. read more

Just phenomenal all around! We live a couple blocks away and it's hard not to want to go every day :) They have amazing pastas; always worth trying whatever is on the menu, which changes slightly every few months. The Uni pasta is amazing (though off the menu for now) and most of their pastas are made from scratch. They also have some great apps: 1. Brussel sprouts - perfectly charred 2. Porcini donuts - so good but portion is a bit big 3. Cauliflower - they had a great Indian style cauliflower one but off the menu now Cocktails are solid. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL WELL IN ADVANCE! They also take walk-ins where you can sit at the bar and get a full menu. read more

Loved this place! Reservations are highly recommend. The atmosphere is very cozy and romantic. Service was tentative and very knowledgeable. Great wine selections from France and Italy. The menu selection was spectacular! We had foie gras, uni, beef tartare, chicken liver mousse, lamb, and ribeye to name a few! I was in heaven. I would definitely come back! read more

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To begin with, this is my first review. I have not yet been compelled to review a restaurant because it has mostly been either great service or great food. My boyfriend and I have previously dined at Rich Table and thought it was great. We made the reservation on OpenTable a month out and were anticipating another fantastic meal, unfortunately, that was not the case. Fair warning, should you be waited on by waiter Carl, just get up and leave, because eventually he will ask you to do so anyway. I digress, but here we go... We sat down for our 7:30 (Monday) reservation and begin ordering our meal. The sardine chips are always a hit, we even ordered seconds. The pasta was pretty good, not as delicious as we remember. We ended our savory meal with the salmon. Really nicely cooked, but their was a weird blend of flavors that didn't sit well with us. Ended our meal with the olive oil cake and vanilla ice cream. During the course of our dining experience, we had to flag down Carl multiple times to assist with our meal and refill the wine. At the end of the meal, after we paid the bill and tipped Carl 20%, we were working with the host to reserve another table and finishing up our wine and he actually came over to our table and asked if we could leave. He literally asked if we could "finish by the door". The terrible service makes it impossible for me to give them more than one star, additionally, I could not recommend nor return to this establishment until they get their service staff in line. read more

Ok...where is the flexibility? Pay for butter to go for six bucks? No surf and turf which forced me to buy two entrees. They would not combine the ceviche onto one plate (I ordered two apps of them since I knew there would be a small amount of fish) and instead brought two with all the extra stuff I don't want, like a bunch of garnish. Get with the eaters program and not just the people who think they are high end grazers. read more

Believe the hype - this place is the real deal. Had a party of seven to celebrate my birthday and everything was executed perfectly. Fantastic service and food - highlights were the porcini doughnuts and hanger steak. Wait staff was very professional and attentive. Highly recommended. read more

Here's the good thing about a restaurant like Rich Table, which is ALL THE RAGE. It doesn't matter if I give a mediocre review, and tell you that I'm not a fan. The good thing about it is that despite the fact that it's hot hot hot and more than a little precious, the prices seem very reasonable. (food not wine) The dining companion (who was paying, or I might feel worser about it) had a poached chicken mole dish. When it arrived she said "this is the whitest chicken I have ever seen". Never mind the color, it was completely flavorless, and the mole sauce off to the side wasn't of note. I had a much more flavorful pasta dish as well as a side of tasty yu choy, and a cheese for dessert that was scrumptious. The atmosphere is "we are doing very important things with food", and those in attendance are in reverence, which bugged me no end but again, it matters naught that I would 1000 times prefer an honest mole at Nopalito. read more

I really wanted to love this place... the appetizers started so well... but... The Good: 1. Sardine chips! Amazing! Great idea and absolutely perfect with my IPA. 2. The donuts were really good, but what made the donuts awesome was the sauce. I literally licked the sauce off. The Bad: 1. The Bone Marrow Spaghetti - it really lacked depth. Essentially an overpriced beef bolognese that lacked pieces of beef. Sad face. Sad wasted stomach space. 2. The fried oyster and foie gras were okay. I guess you would expect a new and complex flavor of happiness in the mouth because you really can't not love fried seafood, but, they were just very average dishes. Great expectations destroyed. The Ugly: 1. Server was missing half the night, but when he was found, he had an air of "i know better than you" and began to push his recommendations, which turned out to be bad recommendations. 2. Server wasn't happy with us but we didn't know why (maybe we were too slow to order? didn't like what we picked on the menu?) and proceeded to recommend to push other menu items, despite having ordered over 6 items already, along with drinks 3. Didn't feel like we got good value on bad service and very average main courses - you should stick with the awesome appetizers read more

Come here for the pasta. I mean everything was amazing, but like I said, come here for the pasta. Get the bread and house made butter. I normally don't even eat free bread and I'm here paying for bread and butter, but it's worth every penny. The butter is unlike anything I've had. Be generous with that butter and slather that baby on. Now on to the pasta. Everything is cooked perfectly al dente. I got the Tagliatelle Pork Bolognese and Spaghetti with Bone Marrow and Mussels. The pastas change every night so those 2 might not be on the menu, but all their pastas are exquisite. They added crumbles of fried butter brioche bread to the pastas which gave a nice surprising crunch. Very unique flavors in both dishes. Definitely coming back to load up on some carbs and getting straight bread and pasta. read more

I will start by saying that the food at Rich Table is excellent. But the ambiance should make this place called Poor Table. I mean damn. Could they have spent any LESS money and time on the interior? It's like everything needs to be refurbished. Old wooden tables, bare-boned walls, it's not even farm-house style charm, you know? So getting back to the food. Pasta to die for. They've got that part nailed down! Bread is a little anise-ish (or fennel?) taste of heaven. My appetizer was a watermelon and quinoa salad. The quinoa was so crisp; it added a nice textural complexity to what would otherwise be a simple (and common) watermelon salad. Then for my entree, I had the richoleta(sp?) pasta. Flavors were bursting from everywhere. Mmm hmm that was good! For dessert, a berry tarte sort of deal. I would say that it was very good, but the best dessert is that mocha cake. Worst dessert? The panna cotta. It's not even a panna cotta - more like a Greek yogurt. All of that said, Rich Table has stood its ground. Would I return? yes. Am I rushing? For the food, YES. For a meeting spot with friends? Probably not. They need to put a little more money into their interior to make me want to spend Friday or Saturday night there. Overall though, a solid four stars! read more

Though dishes ranged from holy-shit-this-is-amazing to that's-not-even-worth-finishing, I'm a fan because the dishes that failed my taste test are dishes I'd never order a la carte anyways. We opted for the Chef's Pick: $80, 8+courses, 3 hours. As the night progressed, dishes went from 5 stars to no stars... Starters were mind-blowing...watermelon w/ quinoa, spoonful of burrata & tomato, oysters (he ate both cuz I don't touch that mess), shrimp chip, panna cotta w/ nuts & seeds called "dirty hippie," dried porcini doughnuts (best thing I ate, hearty & salty!), sardine chips (again, all him, b/c I will never eat sardines!) 4-5 stars for starters! Pasta course: two types. I'm not going to describe them b/c I don't remember them well enough to...not worth a mention. Blech. 0 stars Trout: so moist & mild in flavor, sitting in the most amazing broth. 4 stars. New York steak & potatoes: disgusting. Warning for those looking for a bigger portion of steak: don't order this dish of five tiny, tasteless slices of beef. 0 stars. Desserts: mixed melon granita--refreshing, but nothing special. Mint mousse piped onto what looked like an ice cream sandwich. 3 stars. Total after wine, tax, & tip was $235. Service: our waiter was funny & friendly...such lively energy so late in the evening. Thank you, Sir! I'm coming back for them savory doughnuts. Wonder if I get a baker's dozen?! read more