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Russian Renaissance Restaurant

4.0 (67 reviews)
ModerateRussian
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Karen W.

We came here for a special occasion recently on a Monday night for a wedding celebration and it was very entertaining. Food and drink were abundant and the wedding couple reserved the entire restaurant for the special occasion. I would say there was about 60-70 guests attending. There were several varieties of Belgium beers, several different red and white wines on the table as well as Grey Goose vodka and champagne. The wedding couple knows how to party and the food was abundant! There was an array of food which I was not familiar with but I enjoyed the crab dip with chips, liver and mushrooms, roasted potatoes, roasted chicken, deli meats and a tasty fish. There were several other entrees that we were not familiar with but we tried to have an open mind. There was entertainment ranging from young contornists to traditional Mongolian music and dance as well as singers. It was a great fun.

Vicky L.

After two failed attempts to go to Russian Family Restaurant in San Bruno (the first because they didn't have any more openings, and the second because they were closed for a private party), we were disheartened and disgruntled. BUT WAIT, THERE IS A HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Enter Russian Renaissance Restaurant, thanks to Yelp. Sara P. and I headed over on a Sunday night, parked about 3 blocks away, and stuffed our faces. We split the borsch (this one had chicken? in addition to the cabbage), and I opted for the potato vareniki, which came with an awesome beef and cabbage stew on the bottom. Basically it was like a dumpling filled with mashed potatoes; I only wish they'd served this with a gravy like in stroganoff. Sara P. had the stuffed cabbage, and it was pork instead of beef. Also very delicious, though a little too sweet for me. What made it even better was the random Russian pop and rap music playing in the background. See, fairy tales do come true.

Julia K.

I am still not understanding why it took me so long to come back to this restaurant. I was aware that there had been a change in ownership, but I wasn't expecting for the food to be that different from the past. When I just recently came here for a family dinner, I was utterly shocked. I was not expecting such amazing food. It has been awhile since my last visit and boy did this place change. Not only did we come on a perfect evening, when they had a live singer for another party, but everything that we ordered had the most gorgeous presentation and the most delicious taste. Since we came as a group, we decided to do share all the cold and hot appetizers. As for the main courses, we each ordered what we wanted. - Herring: Placed on top of some thinly sliced black bread with red onions and green onions sprinkled on top. - Beef Tongue: Sprinkled with dill and served with some red horseradish on the side. - Variety of Pickled Veggies: A must have when eating a Russian restaurant and drinking Vodka! - Meat Jello: A dish for those people that are ready to face quite an experience. Hard to explain the taste, as it's something that you just need to try. - Tongue Salad: Small chunks of beef tongue with green onion and tomatoes. This salad is dressed in mayo. - Greek Salad: Garden veggies with black olives and feta. This salad has a very sweet dressing, which I truly fell in love with. - Blintz with Salmon: Commonly eaten by opening up a blintz and filling it with salmon, red caviar, green onions/capers, and topping it all off with sour cream. That first cut along the blintz already has you ready for whats to come. -Home Style Fried Potatoes: As good as it gets. Crunchy outer layer, with a soft and buttery inside. For the hot appetizers we got the Manti, which are steamed dumplings with meat and we also had the Khachapuri Pie, which is cheesy goodness inside of doughy goodness. As for the main courses we each tried something different. There was the melt in your mouth rack of lamb, the soft and tender schnitzel, and the chicken tabaka, which was probably some of the juiciest chicken I've ever had. The main courses were served on some amazing wooden planks that made the entire food presentation experience superb. I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at this restaurant. We all had such a wonderful time that we ended up leaving after 4.5 hours. I can't say enough great things about this place. I'm still raving to everyone about my experience here. I now know where to take people who want to try some authentic and exquisite Russian foods!

Jennifer S.

Amazing food! Great service. The appetizers were delicious. Come here for a meal and you won't be disappointed!

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4.1(405 reviews)
0.4 mi•Outer Richmond
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Very authentic Russian restaurant. Delicious European food and great service. Thank you Emil.read more

Ever find a place to be...lacking hospitality to new faces in a restaurant?…read more Let's talk about the service first. We came on a Friday night and there were 2-3 other tables. Our server did not give us a breakdown of any dish, or even the categories on the menu (which by the way, are in Russian). They kinda expected us to "know" everything on the menu. My wife and I ended up googling EVERYTHING, and deciding on what to eat after reading other yelp reviews and what the dishes looked like. After taking a good 10mins of googling and figuring out what to order, we had to raise our hand several times, to a point where we had to call our waiter over vocally and with a hand wave to take our order. The restaurant really isn't big with only 2 other tables being occupied, and I guess locals do come here often and chat with the servers, but we're talking a good extra 5min of not looking at a menu and just waiting. People are raving about the service but I personally just didn't experience the same kind of hospitality. We ordered a borsch, a beef stroganoff, and a viennese schnitzel. I wouldn't say the food came out slow, but it was at the pace of a homecooked meal. The borsh tasted a lot better than ones I've had, and the sour cream was very creamy and fresh. The beef stroganoff was the star of the show with how flavorful and creamy it was. The beef was very tender, and the kasha was especially good. It's definitely enough to fill one person up. The viennese schnitzel is basically a fried pork cutlet (like a katsu) but with different seasonings and paired with some kind of red sauce. The mashed potatoes...were just mashed potatoes. The portion felt a little small for the price for what you get, pork cutlet and mashed potatoes being $27. I can see how authentic this place is, but being tucked so far away in Richmond naturally gets it lower foot traffic than other more accessible spots. The food is delicious and if people are willing to take their grandparents here, then you know it's authentic. I just wish the service was more attentive. The portions to price ratio was also pretty low, and I left feeling a little hungry despite spending $75 before tax and tip for 2. This place is feels more geared to reminiscing a childhood flavor with the family over a date night IMO.

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4.2(1.6k reviews)
0.7 mi•Inner Richmond
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Great place with nice authentic food! Highly recommend to everyone. The best lalallaread more

We all like a Cinderella story whether it's the Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo this last…read moreweekend ( hats off) and watching Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy drafted last and help the 49ers win the NFC Championship. On the May Fourth be with you today Star Wars movie has Cinderella undertones. Growing up the Piroshki was all around the corner liquor stores in San Francisco especially in the Mission District ( a whole different Cinderella story). The piroshki would be a fast microwaved treat to have during lunch and after school. Over the years I have been very selective when picking up a piroshki from a corner store because they can be very doughy. There is one bakery in San Francisco which has been making a variety of piroshkis for over 70 years. This Russian bakery has both the savory and the sweet . It's located on Balboa street and it's called Cinderella. On a Spring stroll I landed at Cinderella. Inside you can see and smell the delicious bake goods which can be sweet and some salty like some in SF. On the sweet side I enjoy their honey cake but no donuts . On the savory side it's the piroshkis. My favorite is the beef and cheddar piroshki. It wasn't too cheesy like some in SF but the beef was tender and it almost tastes like a smashed burger ( not to be confused with smash burger) all in a soft bun. The are other interesting items on the menu like Pelmeni which are Russian dumplings and Siberian Pie. You can wash it all down with a Matcha Latte ( for Don Juan de la Matcha) or the Kompot drink. There is a planned expansion to the Mission District in with a location at 2937 24th street. This will be a good Cinderella story for all of San Francisco. Go to a place which has a good piroshki "supply" these piroshki buns get baked and some they do "fry" they have other baked goods and food you can "try" like their Grilled Salmon salad and the Cherry Vareniki the Russian Dumpling which has sour cream & sour cherries or the "Siberian Pie" So go on a stroll to "Cinderella" which is the place when it comes to piroshki and baked goods because they got "hella" tasty variations like the Blinchiki with Caviar with more than a bump and you also have one made with it "Nutella" and this bakery sings to me like a Broadway " A capella"

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Cinderella Bakery & Cafe - I thought those were yellow sour lemons by the bunny on my social media feed in SF but there are eggs. The purple eggs look interesting

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4.8(172 reviews)
3.2 mi•Lower Nob Hill

We used Dacha to cater an office party of 100+ attendees for food and bar services. They were very…read moreresponsive during planning, courteous and helpful and friendly, and made sure on the night of the event that everything ran smoothly. They helped keep our space clean during the event and arranged a seamless setup and takedown. Cannot recommend enough; we hope to use Dacha again for future events!!!

Modern, Russian fusion cuisine at it's best…read more I got the privledge to enjoy the DACHA Goulash, the beef was very tender with the sauce covering it really added depth to the meat's flavor. The Lamb Chop Mangal definitely tasted gamey, if you like the taste of lamb you're gonna love the flavor of this dish, it doesn't get hidden. I would skip the pirogi, a small portion of 1 for $10 and nothing special you can't get at a Russian bakery. Tea was flavorful, lasted 3 of us throughout the dinner (with hot water refills). For dessert we had 3 options, but 1 was out, so we got the honey cake and settled for the pavlova. Honey cake was the definite favorite, dense and creamy, exactly how it should be. The service was intimate. We had the host, bartender, and server checking up on us frequently. To be fair we had the place to ourselves the first half of dinner (around opening 5pm, then people started crowding in around 6). A tip for this restaurant is to get the inkind rewards app to get $50 toward your next $150+ visit or you can also use the blackbird app here as well.

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4.4(322 reviews)
0.4 mi•Outer Richmond
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If you're looking for a curated, artisanal boutique with mood lighting, keep driving. But if you…read morewant a **bare-bones, old-school Polish butcher** that prioritizes the craft of smoke and salt over aesthetics, Seakor is a San Francisco institution that demands a visit. This is a masterclass in traditional meat curing. The selection of **smoked meats** is unparalleled in the city. The **Hunter sausage** has that perfect snap and deep, forest-floor smokiness, while the **Summer sausage** and **Garlic sausage** are consistently balanced and flavorful. For the true aficionados, the **head cheese** is exceptional--properly seasoned and authentic. Beyond the butcher counter, they stock a solid wall of imported **Polish mustards, sauces, and delicacies** that you simply won't find at a standard grocer. **The Experience:** * **Service:** Straightforward and efficient. Don't expect small talk; expect your order to be handled with professional precision. * **Selection:** A deep dive into Polish pantry staples and world-class deli meats. * **Vibe:** No frills, high quality, and unapologetically traditional. For anyone serious about high-quality charcuterie or looking to stock a proper Polish pantry, Seakor is the definitive destination in the Richmond.

Just returned from Sekor. I was helped by the owners son I believe. A young man I believe in his…read moreearly to mid 40's. Full head of gray hair. I wish I had asked for his name. He could not have been more helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable about his products. The young lady in front of us was not sure of exactly what type of sausage she wanted. He patiently cut samples from different types. Double smoke, cherry wood, polish kielbasa! I ended up buying $99.90 worth of sausage! Everything he gave her to sample he gave to me, my wife, and another gentleman! And there was a line!!! He did not rush anyone!!! We had a most joyous experience!!!! I would say to the one star reviewers........."you can please some of the people some of the time, And you can please some of the people all of the time But you cannot please all of the people all of the time. Hillshire farms is a ailable in your local WalMart.

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4.4(473 reviews)
3.6 mi•Mission
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10/10 highly recommend!!…read more First time trying Paprika via a delivery app, and we ordered: 1 x Gourmet Sausage Polish Kielbasa Appetizer (SO good!!!) 1 × Chicken Paprikash (Chicken was suuuuper tender & the sauce is delicious) 1 x Szeged Goulash (Our favorite!!! The pork is crazyyy tender and the sauce was incredible!!) 1 x Homemade Apple Strudl (The perfect dessert!) We recently moved to the neighborhood, and can't wait to support this restaurant in person next time. :) Paprika rules!!

Stopped by here to grab dinner with a group of 3, made reservations at 6:30, and when we got in, it…read morewas already a bit packed. The ambiance felt pretty nice, it gave off that traditional home vibe that felt like the family and extended family have come over, and everyone enjoyed great food and drinks, which I found nice. We started with a large IPA, and wooahh was it huge. It definitely worked out for my partner and me, so we shared the large IPA. Also started off with the gourmet sausage w. Saurkraut, pickles, and local bread, and went with Polish Kielbasa, which was delicious! I enjoyed the flavors of the Polish sausage, and the sauerkraut tasted refreshing, combined with the pickles and soft bread. We also ended up getting Szeged Goulash, ohhhhh my, that was delicioussssss!!! The cream soaked into the Gnocchi so well, and I could've drank a glass of that by itself! The pork goulash was delicious and extremely tender. When I bit into all 3, wow, my mouth was in flavor heaven. I'll definitely be coming back here again. I wish I had known about this place sooner!

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Paprika - Czech - Hungarian dinner and Pilsner beer at Paprika restaurant in San Francisco.

Czech - Hungarian dinner and Pilsner beer at Paprika restaurant in San Francisco.

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European draft beers served in glass boots and steins at Paprika, San Francisco

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