So this is an extremely late post, only remembered to review because of photo history. Came here with some friends and no regrets. The duck was the group favorite and you can see the half eaten dish in the pictures. If you like fine dining, go there. I'm sure the menus changed by now. It's also got one Michelin star. read more

Sorrel - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wonderful place, great food, amazing service. Definitely look forward to eating there again. Enjoyed the wine pairings as well.

4.5 stars Great tasting menu here. Very busy here. I added the spaghetti chitarra with truffles that was quite good but not worth the price. My favorites were the winter salad and all the pastas. The halibut was also quite moist and tender. read more

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Having lived around the world and married to a husband who is passionate about exploring the next Michelin restaurant to try I was completely underwhelmed about this one. For what we paid, even as a vegetarian i was expecting to be blown away. The flavors left pretty flat & it seemed like an after thought except the soup & rye bread course. course 1 - extremely over seasoned/salty a tiny sliver of Mushroom Course 2 - Mushroom with rye bread - good Course 3 - super disappointed- 45/pp for truffle shaving, no aroma & zero flavour on butternut squash pasta, have had wayyy better Course 4 - cabbage as a main entre - flavours were reasonable but nothing to write home abou. Course 5 - dessert - same as above. Upon being asked by several people about our experience there & being encouraged by them decided to give detailed review. To conclude - I would NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone. Service was good & so was the ambiance. read more

This review was almost a 4-star because of the beginning of our night, but the food speaks for itself and it's truly unreal; the food alone deserves 5 stars and more. We were about 20 minutes late to our reservation and they had given our table away by the time we arrived. This honestly put a bad taste in my mouth because: 1) we called them continuously from approximately 8:12pm until 8:48 (our reservation was at 8:30 and we were stuck in heavy traffic driving through SF on Lunar New Year -- I checked my phone after dinner and I made a total of 20 calls to them between that period of time) and not one single person picked up the phone. I understand being busy, but not picking up a single call between 20-30 minutes makes no sense; 2) I've never been to any high end restaurant (or Michelin starred establishment, for that matter) that doesn't call before giving a table away; and 3) their reservation site or email doesn't say anything about grace periods (or anything helpful at all, really), which is sorta stressful. Anyways.. We made it there. Waited for a little while and got seated, so we let it go. My partner has been trying to take me to Sorrel since the before the pandemic. We've made multiple reservations but something had always come up that made us/them cancel so I've been eager to eat here for a while. We finally made it last night for an early valentines dinner and I couldn't be happier with the dining experience. We started off with the maitake potato dashi which was really good. It was so flavorful and umami, I could have eaten a whole bowl of that and been happy with my evening. Next up was the buñuelo, which was just alright. This was probably my least favorite item on the menu. I just didn't like the taste of the sweet and savory combination so I could have gone without this dish. Very pretty tho! We then received sourdough focaccia with different kinds of butter -- the bread wasn't on the menu but man was it a pleasant surprise. The honey butter was the best butter I've ever tasted in my life. I wanted to take a whole batch of that home with me. Again, if this was the only item on the menu, I'd be ecstatic. Next up: tortellini. Mine was vegetarian while my partner got the regular dungeness crab. I got mine with fresh black truffle and it was so so good! It brought a delicious, earthy flavor to an already very flavorful pasta dish but none of the flavors clashed and it delicious. What's interesting is that my first bite wasn't that good, but with each bite of the dish, it got better and better. What's great is that it was also very filling considering the other items were on the smaller side. Next we received our entrees; my partner got the branzino and I got the vegetarian option which was celeriac. I didn't know what to think of this because I had never tried celeriac before, but the chef brought it out to show me what they'd be cooking it in and it looked like an actual dinosaur egg. It was really good - granted I have nothing to compare it to but it was a good dish. Rather small compared to my partners fish, but I also don't know how much of it I'd have been able to eat if it was any larger. We then got a palette cleanser that they called a "pre-dessert." I have absolutely no clue what was in it, but I can still taste it and it tasted phenomenal. It tasted like salted caramel gelato on crushed cookies of some kind? I don't know but I'd eat 10 of them if I had the option. Last up was the actual dessert and it was truly out of this world. I've never had anything like it. The flavors melted together so well - it was so delicate and creamy, not too sweet but sweet enough to know you're eating a dessert. I truly wish we could have ordered some of it to go, that's how good it was. Afterwards, they brought us some little sweets to end the evening. I think one of them was a dark chocolate and the other was some kind of gummy? I'm forgetting because at this point I was in a food coma, but needless to say, this meal went above and beyond. The verdict is in: Sorrel is worth the hype. We will be back! read more

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Food was delicious, and staff was very accommodating to dietary restrictions. However, I have to knock a star off for the entree. I ordered the fish dish, and it was very underwhelming and not the star of the show. My partner ordered the wagyu, and it was good but not great. The appetizers and snacks were much more exciting. Cannot emphasize enough how good the caviar cheesecake was! read more

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A wonderful experience. Small, intimate setting. Open kitchen, world-class food, friendly attentive service, and very accommodating to those with dietary requirements. Highly recommended. read more

10/21/2023 Sat 1* Michelin $98 / 4 course menu $38 / pp caviar x 2 $65 / half duck share plate 20% service charge 5% SF mandate ~2.5 hours What a delightful meal at Sorrel! I wasn't sure about going all out for the tasting menu and due to time, we booked the 4-course menu. However, you could change to a full tasting menu on the spot should you change your mind at the restaurant. The restaurant is super flexible and accommodating when I inquired about the mushroom toast course from the tasting menu if it can be added to the 4 course menu and it is possible for $18/pp add on. After perusing over the add ons, we decided to enjoy the mushroom toast next time we return for their full tasting menu. For our first time, we added the only two add ons on the menu, the caviar course and half duck. 1) Snacks a) Sweet corn sopapilla, honey, poppy: a fried dough ball drizzled with honey on top b) scallop - ogo, hot pepper, tomato and peach c) summer squash flan - black truffle dashi: sweet and umami yummy! 2) Kaluga Caviar (add on) $38/pp - served with kouign amman, smoked stone fruit, and mt tam cheese: fantastic dish, the stone fruit has a hint of smokiness and just like that, completely elevated the slices of the stone fruit. Caviar was served on top of the mt tam cheese. Like cream cheese, spreadable over the kouign amman. 3) Big eye tuna, matsutake, sicilian pistachio, tomato jelly - cross between crudo/ceviche. Love the clean taste of the dish and the earthiness of the matsutake mushroom slices. 4) Focaccia sour dough with three types of condiments (cultured butter, lardo, anchovy oil black garlic base) so thoughtful. Save some bread for the next course! 5) Marubini (pasta) stuffed with lamb shoulder, legumes, fonduta - used the sour dough bread to get all the fonduta sauce from the pasta dish. The marubini were so pretty! 6) Choice of Halibut, eggplant, tamari, chicken tea or Wagyu Beef (supplement $46) - we decided on the halibut since we added the duck. The halibut was cooked tender in the center. Loved the chicken tea, all the essence of the chicken but not yet like a consommé. 7) Dry Aged Duck (half, add on $65) caramelized honey, fennel, sage - crispy skin, thin layer of fat, perfect medium rare, tender meat. Definitely get this add on! 8) Intermezzo - lime granita, sorrel - learned something last night, sorrel is a green plant that gives a tangy sour taste. I have to taste it to believe it so I picked out the baby leaf and tried and indeed, it tasted sour, so fascinating! This is where the restaurant's name come from and the leafy logo on the menu. 9) Dessert - Charentais melon, mochi, pretzel, coconut: super light and refreshing dessert. So glad it wasn't a chocolate dessert. The melon sorbet(?) had a very subtle sweetness you can barely taste it which I liked. 10) sweets - chocolate bon bon and jelly candy Parking: street parking, it wasn't too bad on this particular Sat we went. In fact last night the street was unusually quiet after our meal. Service: adequate Definitely will want to make it back for their full tasting menu. Chef Alex Hong was in the kitchen working hard. Such young chef with so much talent! read more

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Prepare to be taken on a culinary adventure like no other at Sorrel, a restaurant that embraces creativity and innovation while staying true to the essence of flavor. From the moment we stepped foot into the elegantly designed space, we knew we were in for something special. To start our evening, we delved into the Hokkaido scallop dish, a true masterpiece that combined the delicate sweetness of scallops with the richness of tallow and the refreshing essence of tomato water. The addition of crunchy pearls provided a delightful textural contrast that elevated the dish to new heights. Next up was the mushroom toast, a delightful symphony of porcini and teleeka mushrooms, with the egg yolk jam adding a luscious creaminess to each bite. The pole beans dish was a harmonious blend of flavors, with the umami of black garlic, the smokiness of katsuobushi, and the depth of xo sauce working in perfect balance. The ravioli doppio was a revelation, featuring sweet corn and summer squash encased in delicate pasta, complemented by the nuttiness of sorghum - a true celebration of seasonal ingredients. As we moved on, the pyramide presented us with a succulent porchetta paired with the sweetness of sultanas and the tang of agrodolce - a combination that left us longing for more. the mt. lassen trout, cooked to perfection, was a testament to the chef's skill, and the accompaniments of green garlic, turnip, and watercress made it an unforgettable experience. For dessert, the rhubarb was a delightful surprise, with the floral notes of rose geranium, the creaminess of yogurt, and the sweetness of mara de bois strawberries dancing harmoniously on the palate. However, it was the additions to the menu that truly impressed me. the oysters, enhanced with Asian pear, sorrel ice, and rose vinegar, were a refreshing and briny delight that awakened the taste buds. the Kaluga caviar was a luxurious treat, featuring stonefruit and the irresistible everything kouign-amann, all paired perfectly with the creaminess of mt tam cheese. The quail was a standout addition, with the succulent meat pairing exquisitely with morel mushrooms, cherries, and a hint of cognac. and then, the pièce de résistance - the dry-aged duck as a whole. honey, fennel and sour cherry elevated this dish to extraordinary heights, leaving us in awe of the culinary prowess displayed. throughout the evening, the service was impeccable - attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that every aspect of our dining experience was met with perfection, while the wine pairing keeps on pouring Sorrel is a haven for food enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable culinary journey. The menu's thoughtfully crafted dishes, bursting with flavor and creativity, will leave you with lasting memories. If you're looking to indulge in a dining experience that blends innovation and tradition flawlessly, look no further than Sorrel, and please don't forget the duck! if you must pick between with Caviar, DUCK! read more

This high-end Cal-Italian restaurant features a tasting menu composed of small bites, stunning pastas, and a golden-crisped duck that you have to order separately but tastes so good you might want some for takeout the next day. I loved the service; it was casual, yet very well-informed. The food was excellent and among the better-value Michelin-starred meals in the city. I'm not the biggest fan of pasta (I don't do dairy so pastas tend to be a little dry). But these pastas were refreshing and light, particularly the best-tasting risotto I've had in years. The agnolotti came with truffles, but the truffles were distracting (though who says no to truffles). The small bites at the beginning of the meal introduced the kitchen's creativity, and the only misfire (for me) was the squash (stuffed with eggplant). It was good, just not at the same level. The bread service was wonderful; don't be ashamed to ask for more. read more

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Mildly impressive, nothing crazy, nothing super noteworthy either aside from their dry-aged duck which was honestly very good. Good service, no surprises, not too much else to say about this, which is a good thing. Pleasantly spacious dining room, good chair to table height ratio, and low noise level, and honestly pretty good for dates imo. read more

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GF surprised me with a random act of a date night at Sorrel! I cannot begin to describe the lovely service and out-of-the-world morsels we enjoyed throughout the evening. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, the interior was enchanting for a special evening. The staff were absolutely fabulous and accommodating. Two tastings were offered. I have posted the menus. We opted for the vegetarian and the chef kindly prepared GF's vegan. She also opted for the wine parings. One of the best farm to fork meals I ever had. We made another reservation for the spring menu! read more

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Excellent meal, exemplary service. Go - you will enjoy. They take their wine seriously, and have a delicious pairing.

Food, service, and ambiance were all amazing. 10/10 epic dining experience. Would absolutely recommend and can't wait to go back.

Really liked this place! The lamb, the caviar cheesecake, and all the dessert here were exceptional. I'm still thinking about them 2 weeks after eating here. However, the crudo and the ravioli were just okay, and that's the reason I didn't give a five star for the food. For a short pri frix menu, everything should be very good for a restaurant of this caliber. The ambiance was very great, and the overall decor is very trendy and elegant. Service was very, very good. Will be back for sure. read more

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Really disappointing food We celebrated my bday there last week, we had heard of this place from another chef which is why we went there With 1 Michelin star you usually expect something special and amazing and unfortunately it was neither. All services were very similar, and quite blend. The best service was the bread and butter, the cod dish was also very good, everything else just average, desert was terrible and the price tag, over $550.00 Will definitely not go back or recommend this place Do better please! read more

My wife took me for a surprise dinner at Sorrel for my birthday and it was one of the best prix fixe dining experiences we've had in San Francisco. The food was all of exceptionally high quality, tasted amazing, and was presented beautifully. I'm actually quite surprised they only have one star, given the level of food and service we received, in spite of the many COVID-related restrictions on service. What stood out the most in my mind, however, was the beverage pairings. The wines were unique and arranged appropriately by body and texture, and complemented the food exceptionally well. The pairings featured a mix of local, new world wines, as well as old world wines, mostly from Italy. We were introduced to so many great new styles of wine through this pairing that we went to a nearby wine shop the next morning to buy a couple of bottles we had tasted as part of the pairing. We're very much looking forward to going back! read more

Definitely a 5 star restaurant worthy of the 1 Michelin star I've been coming here for the last year and half total of 6-7 visits and the food and ambiance here is good for a casual dinner or date night to even celebrating special occasions. Tucked away in the presidio heights neighborhood, do yourself a favor and check them out. The menu changes with the seasons, with rotating add ons but the duck is must try. The skin is so crispy read more

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I can see why Sorrel was able to obtain a Michelin star. From the first interaction with staff, to the end, each interaction was delightful and amiable. Our waitress made sure the food was timed on the dot so that we were not waiting too long for the next dish. The scallops that were dressed under a bed of finger limes was an impressive dish. I loved the complexity of the sauce that had a subtle acidity but was cut through with sweetness of the scallops. The white truffle pasta was simple yet packed with the aromatics of the truffles. Absolutely delightful. Everything was superb and I would definitely recommend this spot for date nights. read more

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Third time to Sorrel...we love it. Their most recent tasting menu had some unexpected surprises. Highlights: - Some of the opening snacks, like the quail egg and roe - the smoky octopus - the piramide - the Wagyu beef striploin (melted like butter) - dry-aged duck with honey and fennel, a Sorrel classic - sommelier suggestions with each phase of the meal: dry sparkling wine, Cailbourdin Sauvignon Blanc and Failla Pinot Noir - the desserts were SO FUN - mini ice cream cone, lime marshmallow with Pop Rocks (yes, you heard me, POP ROCKS!), and pumpkin mousse with caramel-like yumminess at the bottom of an egg shell - apologies to the dessert chef, for my descriptions. The Snowball in a golden bowl was a sight to visually consume. You really need to just go and try it all yourself. The menu changes about every six weeks, so take the last critique FWIW. The menu overall seemed to be heavy on the seafood, especially early on. The earthy soups we had on previous visits might be something to bring back. Maybe I just didn't get it, but the halibut was underwhelming to me; I suggest getting the striploin instead. We appreciated that the chefs served the food to tables also; everyone working together felt like a well-functioning team. read more

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On a whim I decided it was time for a date night with hubby and wanted to dine somewhere good. While looking for Michelin star restaurants I stumbled upon Sorrel, and given it is one of a few fine dining establishments offering outdoor dining, decided to give it a try. While we visited on one of the chiller nights in the city, there were an abundant number of heat lamps to keep us warm. In addition, the restaurant offers blankets if needed, which I thought was a nice touch. On to the food, we made a foodie faux pas and actually had a fairly large lunch (at PPQ with the family), so we definitely didn't come with a large appetite. But the food was so good, our reduced appetites didn't keep us from devouring all of the dishes. Our favorite dishes were the octopus and cappelletti. read more

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I booked a reservation here through Resy to celebrate a wedding anniversary. The booking was easy and there's even text confirmations and reminders. Parking situation wasn't too bad, we found a residential spot but there were plenty of meters right by the restaurant. COVID-19 precautions: We were asked a series of COVID related questions and had our temperature checked. When you're not actively eating or drinking, they ask you to wear your mask especially when the servers approach your table. I've forgotten a few times and I was reminded. We arrived 10 minutes earlier than our reservation and was seated. We asked to be seated closer to the street and our hostess obliged. Chef surprise: Savory panna cotta - this dish is meant to look like a potted plant with the porcini mushroom "dirt" and the green plant element being the green beans, fava beans and white artichokes. Really pretty but being used to sweet panna cottas, the savory version was a shock at first. Prix fixe: Sourdough focaccia - nice and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Had to scrape some of the top salt off cuz the butter was salty enough. Asked for another piece and was charged $4. Keep that in mind if you're wanting a second piece and don't expect a change. Local halibut - fresh was super fresh but the sauce it's on tastes a lot like green juice. Was refreshing but too close of a resemblance to green juice. Cappelletti - delicious pasta but a little on the heavy side. Good thing it wasn't a massive serving but did find myself having to drink some water in between bites. The dry age duck was better than the beef zabuton. Pay extra for the duck instead! It was super tender. Extra: Caramelle - orange and black raviolis filled with lobster. I've tried my hand in making striped pasta and it's not an easy feat! The pasta was thin and beautifully rolled. Desserts: Burnt honey ice cream: I wasn't a big fan of this ice cream Cookies: pleasant surprise but I wasn't too into them either. I think the duck and the caramelle were my favorite dishes. Overall, we had a great dinner and glad the restaurant is taking covid precautions! read more

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I celebrated my birthday here and had such a good experience. The food has an Asian fusion touch which i absolutely love. The service is great and the ambiance is casual and upbeat. There are plenty of food to take you through an amazing food journey while filling you up. This is one of the best Michelin experiences I had including three stars ones. read more

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I finally made it here and I already can't wait to go back! Gorgeous ambiance, open kitchen. We sat at the bar for a drink and some appetizers and the food was incredible! Service was also top notch. Thank you in particular to Joel who really looked after us! read more

Came here for the tasting menu after seeing good reviews, but left extremely disappointed. We did the tasting menu for 2, with a few add-ons and a wine pairing; our final bill after tax and tip was about 800. The opening courses were interesting and there were a few great dishes. Towards the end though we noticed the flavor profiles felt extremely repetitive and many dishes were overly salty. The entrees were also questionable; the bass and add-on BBQ duck were extremely overcooked. The lamb was decent but wasn't anything interesting. The waitstaff was very attentive throughout the night, but dropped a used utensil on one of our coats and didn't give us any additional napkins to clean up the oil stains I think for a lower price point, Sorrel would be a good place to revisit, but we left extremely disappointed overall and feeling like we got robbed. read more

Certainly an immersive experience as I forgot to take pictures for the larger half of this meal, and only remembered to capture the snack items and some sweets. The food was good and evidently well presented but could have been more flavorful. For a place like Sorrel there is a lot to appreciate. Perhaps my palate isn't very sophisticated and needs to develop more for me to give it 5-stars. However the overall the attentiveness of the staff and sommelier, along with the ambiance (lighting, music) rounded out the experience. It's a vibrant place with a composed staff. The windows looking into the kitchen, watching all the chefs do their thing and respond collectively to orders or commands, was cool to witness. They have an extensive wine collection which won't disappoint either. We came here for a special occasion and it certainly is a meal I won't forget. I hope to come back soon to try new dishes. read more

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Finally got a chance to dine here and was so excited to visit since my brother raves about this place. I flew in from LA to take my friend here for his Birthday and noted that when I made the reservations. Every course has its own unique taste and I opted in for the kaluga caviar course where we each get our own to enjoy ( I am greedy with my caviar). We also got the upgrade for the Wagyu course which was fantastic where there was 3 sets of presentation of Wagyu. I was pretty content with the food, service and ambiance but when it was near the final courses, I was a bit disappointed. My server didn't let me know he was leaving and will have another team member take over.. Every table near me who was celebrating a birthday or anniversary got a complimentary tiny cake except mine. Not sure why but I did see and hear them offer them a gift from their kitchen.... It was off putting coming from a Michelin star restaurant. Parking is a bit hectic since there's no valet or parking lot near so do come a little early to score your street parking or Uber if you live near the city! read more

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The location is amazing. I have visited Sorrel before, and it always matches the standard. Food and service is incredible-- for $165, you can enjoy their course menu of about 8 courses with some "surprises" along the way. I will always, always, and always, recommend adding the duck ($65 for about 2 people worth portion). The duck here is perhaps one of the best ducks I have ever had: crispy skin, delicious jú, and perfect cooked meat all balances creating a wonderful bite. Definitely a place for a date or special occasion, but the cozy yet vibrant and elegant atmosphere will definitely pay off! 10/10 would recommend. read more

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The experience here was beyond amazing. We were greeted promptly with the door being opened and impressed on how friendly everyone was right off the bat. We were seated right away and that is when our dining experience immediately started. The ambiance was nice, relaxing and inviting. The food was amazingly delicious and each course was a conversation piece on its own. The wine pairing was spectacular our server was so knowledgeable about each and every type we were being served. It was explained to us what each and every plate we were served was and the ingredients. We were wowed by all their knowledge 5 Stars to the service 5 Stars to the chefs We will be back next time we are in town! Thank you making our experience like nothing we have experienced. read more

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Sorrel Restaurant 2007 Sacramento Street San Francisco, California Pop ups...why start that way? They create anticipation and buzz and an aspiring chef can build a devoted following that way. It's also about scarcity. Like an Hermes Birkin or Rolex Submariner , not having makes you want. That's how Chef Alex Hong started...and then he built a brick and mortar that now has a coveted Michelin star! Sophisticated and understated, waiters dressed in suits. Upscale and welcoming. The food was wonderful of course! My favorite items? First the palate pleaser! Cherry granitas enveloped smoked Creme fraiche with hints of tarragon, toasted almonds, mint and surprise! Marshmallow! Dessert featured yogurt with strawberries, rosé geranium and rhubarb in a chocolate shell....splendid. The bread course was served with lardo! Butter and a tapenade with anchovy in olive oil. More please! Love anchovy and loved this! The Mt. Lassen trout was perfect...crispy skinned and soft...The pretty wreath of piramide pasta made with porchetta and a delectable sauce which we mopped up with the sour dough so we wouldn't miss a drop! Anticipation and scarcity. I live in Hawaii so I will look forward to my next experience here. The four course summer tasting menu was the perfect size for us. An 8 course option is also available. Reservations online. read more

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Sorrel is one of those early pop-ups that was so good that they opened a brick and mortar restaurant that got their Michelin Star almost immediately. I went to their pop-up a couple of times and really enjoyed the experience. This is my first time at their brick and mortar restaurant and it was outstanding. The Michelin Star is definitely very well deserved. My friend and I snatched an early evening reservation on a Saturday night. We shared the Kampachi, bread/butter, summer greens, tortelli, acquerello risotto, black cod and peach dessert. Everything was perfect but the risotto was just spectacular. This was the perfect meal for two. Service was firing on all cylinders and nothing beats outdoor dining on a bright, sunny San Francisco evening. With tax and tip, this was $110 per person, which is an outstanding value for the experience. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Creative menu for spring with amazing service! Must try caviar cheesecake. We celebrated my bf's bday and they gave us complementary duck entree and extra dessert to celebrate :) read more

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Food pairings clashed-nothing spectacular. Had a few add-ons. Felt like they tried to hard and missed the mark. Service friendly but erratic. Compared to many restaurants in the city not worth it. A very disappointing experience all the way around. Won't return. read more

I had an often-times delicious but flawed dinner experience at Sorrel. In addition to the six course tasting menu, our party of four also ordered one each of the supplements--oysters, caviar, "raviolo" (more like agnolotti, there were five small individual pieces), and the "half" duck (just one breast, no leg)--to share. We also ordered two bottles of wine which were both nice. All of the supplements were heavenly. The mignonette and sorrel ice that came with the oysters were bright, flavorful, and perfectly complemented the oysters. The caviar and raviolo were both rich in flavor but not heavy on the palate. The seasoning and herbs on the duck were perfect, and the crispy skin was rendered beautifully. While I also really enjoyed half of the dishes from the tasting menu (tomato, abalone, gnocchi), the other half (snacks, salmon, dessert) were surprisingly bland and boring. I also suspect that we might have been a little less than full if it were not for the supplements. The service was friendly and knowledgeable, but clumsy. My foot was kicked several times under the table as the staff leaned across to grab items from the other side. It was also disappointing that the server spilled splashes of wine onto the table several times as she poured from the bottle into our glass. They say there's no use crying over spilled milk, but champagne on the other hand...I probably would have sipped it from the table if I were at home, though I felt this probably wasn't the right venue to save the wine in such a manner. Overall, the supplements carried the meal but I wish the hit rate was greater than 50% for the tasting menu and that we actually got to drink all the wine that was paid for. read more

Oh man I Really wanted to like Sorrel more. I'm going to start by saying that this rating has nothing to do with Sorrel's service. All the staff were so nice and attentive to our questions and needs! The restaurant itself had a dimly lit, intimate dinner feel which was what we wanted and expected for our meal. However, the majority of the tasting menu was unexpectedly disappointing for its price point. The best dish we had was the dry aged duck and the worst was definitely the wagyu (both additional items we added to the original tasting menu). As soon as I took a bite of the imperial wagyu (the A5 japanese cut was fine), I knew something was very wrong - the flavor was putrid and I'm not sure if it was the sauce that it was drenched in or the meat itself. Either way, that was also the last bite I had. From the original menu, our favorite was the stuffed pepper and the focaccia sour dough bread (perfect texture with really great condiments to pair with it). Everything else unfortunately didn't stand out. read more

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We celebrated Father's Day at Sorrel. The interior is cute and visually pleasing. The staff was fantastic, funny and a joy to interact with. With the set menu, we also added the raviolo and the duck, which while it may seem like a lot, we left feeling satiated and not stuffed. Favorites from tonight's dinner were the duck, the gnocchi, the focaccia bread and the dry aged beef. This spot is fantastic for a special occasion! read more

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Service was clearly at Michelin star levels... Went a 2nd time in a few months... was able to secure our reservation with a last min cancellation apparently. We do ADMIT that miss the array of caviar appetizers from last April/May 2023... however from the autumn farm to table ingredients that were obvious and well preserved to the delightfully presented entrees' my family was was very pleased with their delicious array of dishes. Will definitely be back for the boutique-boutique like relaxed and pleasant environs for their restaurant!! 5 star food 5 star service 5 star ambiance read more

Highly recommended by those who know what that means. The location, vibe, service, and quality are exceptional read more

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1 Michelin Star (2021) 3.5 stars but rounding up for their excellent service. The quality of ingredients was excellent, dishes were executed perfectly, as was the presentation; however, I didn't think that the components of some dishes worked well together, and some were lacking in flavor. The menu at Sorrel changes frequently, and I would recommend dining here if you're looking for a seasonally focused menu with lighter dishes (read: not drowning in butter or red meat). A supplement is highly recommended for those with larger appetites. We made reservations a couple weeks in advance for dinner on Saturday night. Reservations are highly recommended, since they were busy both indoors and outdoors at 8pm. Proof of vaccination is required for indoor dining, but they did not check our vaccination cards since we sat outdoors. Heating lamps were available, but it was still a little chilly so make sure to bundle up if sitting outside. They have a very nice outdoor patio area that's set up, and tables are still spaced apart well. We were seated when we arrived. They only offer a Tasting Menu ($125, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VVujqC_HzCz0ppZ2IJtuNA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg), and you can add different supplements to the 5 course meal. We tried: -"Snacks" (Cranberry Bean Hummus w/Everything Cracker, Chicken Liver Mousse, Mushroom Beef Broth, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UpD84BNJbX3yyuYIX1V2DA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Good, but no standouts. The chicken liver mousse and hummus were my favorites, but the broth had good umami. -Warm Sourdough Foccacia (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=8ZGNHhzHHcYPshfqHCNWpA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Not that great, and this version of foccacia was very dry. I still ate the entire thing since the butter was delicious. -Diver Scallop (Cucumber, Leche De Tigre, Brokaw Avocado, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JPnKRpViTm7vcDZhOsmdXQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- this was one of my favorite dishes of the meal. The diver scallop was super fresh and sweet, and I liked how bright all the components were. -Ravioli Doppio (Chestnut, Robiola, Honeynut Squash, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NkXa6KgpTc_pl27UeC2Kpw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid, but their ravioli was very al dente. Also, the filling was a little one note, but still good. -Black Cod (Cannellini Beans, Anchovy, Bok Choy, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VBO9rC3ctprFVAC7W5hejA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- this was another favorite dish. The cod was cooked perfectly, as was the bok choy. However, I didn't think the cannellini beans and anchovy worked with the cod. -Liberty Farms Dry Aged Duck Breast (+$50 Supplement, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cHJAkD01a5u9PP-3QARNOQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Very good, but I think my expectations were too high. I loved the crispy lacquered skin, but the duck itself didn't have much flavor (it really needed the accompanying sauce). -Cucumber Palate Cleanser (Sorrel Sorbet, Cucumber Granita, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Y-ydRcSGHaGdU_AkGB14TA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Crisp and refreshing. -Coconut Frozen Yogurt (Elderflower, Yuzu, White Chocolate, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=M_FGe5-c0N1uLDfH4jl3Ew&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I liked some components but didn't think this dish quite worked together. It would have been nice to have a cake or other baked pastry versus a dessert assembled from different components. -Complimentary Homemade Chocolate Bark w/Dried Lavender Crumble (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=tml3yiEkt8pA2P0sAWeIPw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): The chocolate bark was thin, crispy, and delicious- a perfect bite! The lavender "crumble" underneath was interesting, but still leaned towards the soapy tasting side for me. Their service was warm, friendly, accommodating, and attentive. The meal took around 2.5 hours, which is on the longer side for 5 courses. Make sure you budget accordingly for a leisurely dinner! Parking was easy to find at the time since there was plenty of street parking spots nearby. read more

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awful dry king salmon, for the three of us. next tanle got a complete different plate, Our service was extremely slow, not worth the money