Spruce is amazing! We went here for an anniversary and were more than satisfied. I'm not much of a fine diner - I'm a simple creature, perfectly happy with a 15 dollar burrito, but Spruce may be a tipping point for me personally. The service is easily the best I've experienced (shoutout Tyler!) offering a variety of complementary drinks, dishes & desserts to celebrate our special day. I'd highly recommend this place to anybody looking to celebrate an occasion or just a wonderful bite + experience P.S - left STUFFED, so come hungry :) read more

Spruce - Duck - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The menu wasn't the most exciting but the food itself was fine and ambience was great (quiet) and servers attentive. We got the course meal for lunch - wouldn't come back again because I prefer a more imaginative menu but for what it was the food was excellent. Fish - perfectly done Oysters - loved the foam, thought it paired very well Coffee cake - surprisingly good, was shocked such a heavy cake was brought out initially but it was nice Crudo - my favorite of the meal. Very balanced and had all the right textures Cheese selection was great too read more

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So very sad to see what Spruce has reduced to. Came in for a lunch on a weekday for the prix fixe 2 course (no dessert): - pasta was fresh as always but almost entirely unsalted - pasta beurre blanc sauce was basically just beurre melted...felt like diner grade execution - truffles were leathery, not particularly tasty - food brought out with great ceremony...to the wrong places...twice...without acknowledgement. We had to swap plates while the staff politely waited and watched. - gnats or some sort of small flies at the table! Can't imagine having to swat gnats at Spruce of all places. Wine list phenomenal as always, and service was friendly enough, but it's pretty clear Spruce is in the "cash in on reputation while cost cutting" phase of its life. read more

Well, I came back after a two-year break, hoping that things had returned to their former quality after the post-pandemic slump. Unfortunately this is not the case. As other reviews have said, the service was very solid. Actually it's over-attentive and a bit saccharine for my taste, but some of the service staff have been there since the old days and they know what they are doing. This cannot be said for the kitchen. I ordered the caviar week dinner. I will leave aside the question of whether the compositions actually made any sense (well, almost - the caviar was routinely paired with strongly flavored ingredients that completely overshadowed it), because the execution was sadly not there. There was a roasted eggplant whose skin was so tough I needed three tries with a knife. The steak was sliced open, but the cut surface was dull and dry as though it had been exposed to the air for some time. The peach tart tatin was oddly cold and limp. This is unfortunately a pattern I've been noticing in San Francisco dining lately. The beautiful atmosphere and friendly veneer now hold up a simulacrum of the past. read more

A well established fine dining restaurant in San Francisco. Service was excellent. Ambience is comfortable. It still had elegance. Food selection is good especially for those who want more familiar dishes. read more

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A terrific 5/5 experience. This was beautiful find dining a with every detail perfected. We went for a friends birthday (perfect for special occasions) and they rolled out all the stops. We enjoyed all the different courses and the kindness of our assigned wait staff. I had made a mistake about my dessert choice and they kindly fixed it without any fuss. There were palette cleansers, beautifully plated appetizers and entrees, and even little chocolates/sweets at the end. I loved the cookie and the ravioli. I think this is a wonderful place for a special occasion dinner! read more

Spruce - Ravioli - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Did dinner menu. Service was quick. Steak was just ok. Truffle pasta add-on was very decadent and was our favorite. Basically just butter and truffle yummm. Desserts were not it. read more

Spruce - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Serving customers of pacific heights, laurel heights and financial district - the best spot for financial bros (the top investment kind too). Elegant classical fine dining, dessert cart, the freshest golden pasta ever, excellent steak. This place is beautiful, old money, classy, great white glove white table cloth service. The team is very professionals. There are treats to go too at the front. Definitely $$$$ definitely worth it read more

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The photos I took do not even begin to capture the beauty and quality of each dish we enjoyed last Sunday evening, they reflect only a small sample of the delicious experience Spruce offers on a daily basis. I came away not understanding why the restaurant has not regained a Michelin star because the service is right up there with other current SF restaurants and the environment is beautifully designed for parties large or small, providing intimacy at each table while offering views of the beautiful plates arriving and the attentive staff making sure that every diner leaves with a memory of a special meal event. It is clear to see why this restaurant remains beloved by SF diners, friends who celebrate birthdays and milestones there, I will return to do the same. Thank you. read more

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I've been eyeing Spruce for a while, but my boyfriend and I are trying to cut back on our fine dining outings. For the first two years we dated, we'd sometimes go just-for-fun--now we're trying to save them for special occasions only. My job wanted me to organize a fancy dinner and I hopped on the Spruce train. I emailed them and they helped me coordinate the dinner! They were very helpful, giving us menu options, wine options, and recommendations, helping us adjust and personalize the event. We ate in the Shiraga room with 12 people. I got there early and it's beautiful. Great service, location, ambiance, interior (and exterior.) I loved the bread, the beet raviolo (coming for you, Cotogna!), short rib, and steak tartare. Great wine and just...the service. They made me feel at-home. They were personable and kind and helpful and thoughtful--no detail was too small. Will be back of course (unfortunately, not for work) and maybe not for a special occasion (Spruce also is known for their burger...) read more

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Let me start off the review by saying the restaurant is extremely charming when arriving, the staff was pleasant and seated us right away. We opted to try the lounge so we could pick and choose our options which ended up being the right choice for us. Now lets get to the review on the drinks and food. We started off with my wife getting an Espresso Martini and I got an Aperol spritz, both crafted exceptionally well and stood up to our expectations. The food we decided on began with wonderfully baked rolls with a side of butter and salt. We then opted in to trying their fava bean dip with homemade crostinis and man were we already blown away. Next, we ordered their buckwheat tarte tatin. We almost regretted sharing this between two people because we loved it this much and wanted our own. It was a small but powerfully packed flavored tarte. We both wanted to split our mains, I ordered the spruce Burger, and my wife ordered the filet mignon. The burger was cooked perfectly, they had a homemade sourdough bun which was a good addition. As well as sides and condiments that you could add on to the burger. It was a good solid burger that we would try again. On the other hand, the filet mignon was very lacking and we were disappointed with that choice. Again, it was cooked very well, we had asked for medium rareness. However, the flavor was non-existent and I have cooked better steaks at home. There were some added sides you could mix in with the au jus sauce, however it did not add to the dish. We were disappointed with this decision even though we were very excited and rarely ever order steaks at restaurants, we had higher expectations, especially as everything prior met and exceeded our expectations. Lastly, we ordered the Baba au Gin for dessert. We had to ask what this was and while the server was describing it to us, we had to try it! It was strong and packed in flavor but was light and a perfect way to end the night. Overall our night was near perfect and we cannot wait to come back and try more food from this restaurant. However, I will be very hesitant to order any type of steak, filet mignon or any other type of cuts of meat that are not included in a dish already. But their drinks and the rest of the food was fantastic. read more

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Lunch at Spruce was a mix! Service was good and all the courses were delicious, but the bug problem was a major turnoff. There were flies at the tables and my husband found a live ant in his appetizer on the flower garnish. Staff was apologetic but the experience was average because of that! read more

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Spruce embodies the elegance and precision of a true gourmet kitchen, making it a wonderful choice for an intimate and refined dinner. The wine selection is impressive, and the three course menu is thoughtfully designed, allowing guests to choose their main course and dessert for a balanced dining experience. Everything arrived perfectly timed and at the ideal temperature. The service was nice, attentive, and very professional. I especially appreciated the thoughtful recommendations and the patience in explaining the menu. Definitely a place worth returning to. read more

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Where do I start! Make that resy asap! It is incredible. The service was off the hook attentive but not overdone. Yes, the amuse buche, yes to the chilled sweet pea, yes to the parker rolls, black truffle pasta - share with the table you don't need all that. Each dish was a new discovery. The only thing I'd have a do-over for is order the duck v. the steak. Beignets are an end to a fab evening. But then there's that small treat at the end. Cheers! read more

This is over the top service, over the top food. Unfortunately I am addicted to their burger and find it hard to stray. I prefer sitting at the bar or outside on the sidewalk if the weather is nice. Service inside is almost overwhelming, but part of their mystique. It feels like a special occasion place but if you opt for bar or sidewalk, it's a much cooler vibe. read more

Spruce - The burger - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spruce is a neighborhood restaurant that offers a fine dining experience; not sure why they don't have a Michelin star since they definitely look the part. I took my wife here for our dating anniversary and it didn't disappoint us, in fact it has become our recurring spot. Pictures tell most of the story on the food. Ambience is refined and despite being a popular spot without being obnoxious, with people talking softly. Given this is a place for special occasions, proper attire must follow. read more

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4.5 for the current iteration of the Saturday prix fixe dinner, exceptional service, at one point we almost had too many servers and somms at the table between the first and second courses due to adding an intermède but they made it work, but as usual Spruce holds itself to a high standard and at this price point you expect it, especially given the location and the competition in the area. 10/10 for the Chartreuse cocktails. Loved the classic Champs-Élysées which they make with brandy. Though my personal favorite is not on the menu but they can make and make very well (Green Point with Rye). Very good Aficionado (gin) as well. Though we might be biased/easily swayed as this was our first night out since the baby and first cocktails in over a year. Also 5 stars for bringing back Burgers and Burgundy on Sundays!!!!! As for the prix fixe Saturday, Lobster first worth the supplement, but with the inter of the white truffle pasta, pick a protein/lean main or you won't have room for the beignets! (Just my preference, though order only one as you get four beignets and will want every last drop of the generous bowl of crème anglaise on the side, and/or split with something light and refreshing for two desserts like the panna cotta with green apple granita). Dry-aged duck two ways was my favorite of the entrees at the table. They know duck here. Whatever the iteration. Rec: Pre-order a big chocolate chip cookie for the ride home to gift your sitter. read more

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Really good experience at Spruce. My boyfriend had been dying to go here, each course was really good. Standouts were the Caviar Service. They had this amazing crème fresh with pickled onion, chives, and egg yolk . My boyfriend loved the duck entree and my NYStrip was really well cooked and seasoned. The reason why it was a 4 is 2 fold. The service was a little slow. We were there a little over 2 hours. Second, we both didn't care for our second courses. The Poached Quince and Radicchio and he got the Scallop special. Both were just ok to be honest. Otherwise, very good. The restaurant itself was cute but then the curing was giving like warehouse vibes but the restaurant was not the same vibe. The staff were super friendly and we overall had a good time. read more

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The food, service and vibe were all very good. The Bass is exceptional and the burger is a good time. Will be back again. One item though, the mini lights on the tables are NOT helpful for reading the menu..... ;-) read more

Warm, welcoming service from the moment I walked in. I came through the bakery entrance and was immediately greeted and escorted into the restaurant -- a small detail that set the tone for the evening. The space is elegant but relaxed, and the food was excellent. Every plate looked like art, beautifully presented and thoughtfully composed. The chicken was my favorite -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. A standout experience overall -- gracious staff, beautiful food, and an atmosphere that feels refined without being pretentious. Parking is a major hassle. Recommend taking an Uber or Lyft here. read more

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Spruce has been on my dining list for quite awhile. Decided on brunch the weekend before Christmas rather than dinner. For $89/pp, it is a 3 course meal. We arrived early and was seated right away with coat services being offered. Our server was Lindsey who was very friendly, attentive and asked for any allergies we may have. Our 3 courses were: Warm Apple Fritter/French Omelet/ Beignets + Smoked Salmon Rillettes/Binchotan-Grilled Black Cod/Beignets. We started with the Coffee Cake with cultured butter before our courses. Right after that, a fresh oyster was bought out with a small gummy palate cleanser for my hubby (no seafood for him). Our favorites was the Grilled Black Cod and French Omelet! The courses were generous as we left full and had to pack the beignets to go (but not before getting one or two in while it was HOT). Lindsey even packed us truffles to take home. Overall, great brunch services and would recommend Spruce for your next fine dining experience! read more

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TLDR: Honestly one of my favorite fine-dining experiences in the city. They do the details well here (folded napkins, plates served synchronously, amuse bouche + petit fours), and the food itself is excellent without being overly pretentious. This is a fantastic place for a celebration meal or even just a burger and beignets. Meals are served off a prix fixe menu where you choose your appetizer, entree, and dessert. The whole experience is well done and always leaves me wanting to revisit. ------ FOOD: They have a rotating menu so almost everything has changed since I was last here. 1. AMUSE BOUCHE + BREAD SERVICE (4.5/5): They served a fantastic "loaded potato" bite that was a great savory start to the meal. The second bite was a tartlet with potential but the creme was a bit too seafood forward in flavor than I would personally prefer. Bonus points for bread service being served warm and the whipped butter + salt. I liked my parker house roll (and loved that it was an option) and while it was fluffy as it should be, it was just a *tiny* bit dry. 2. BLACK TRUFFLE SPAGHETTI (4/5): Super rich and buttery with the occasional salty kick from the generous parmesan blanket on top. I wish this had slightly more truffle flavor throughout and was a bit less heavy, but I know that's what made the first few bites heavenly and the last few less exciting. I'd still recommend, but feel free to save room for the second half of the meal. 3. BLACK COD (4/5) - Buttery, tender black cod served with a nice, smoky broccolini. The cod was excellent though I wish the skin was just one notch crispier. Broccolini was a nice charred vegetable side to this, though just a bit overcooked. Hazelnuts were very unique -- definitely a combination I've never had before. 4. BEIGNETS (5/5) - These are a must-order in my opinion. The beignets are impossibly light, fluffy, and airy, and the creme anglaise dipping sauce was out of this world. Despite being a chocolate lover, I didn't love the chocolate dipping sauce (didn't have a rich chocolate flavor), but the creme anglaise more than made up for it. The petit fours at the end were a wonderful and appreciated addition to end the meal. ------ SERVICE: * Again, they do the details well here. Folded napkins once you get up, water is always filled, tablecloth scraped of crumbs between courses, a splash of wine first to ensure you're ok with your selection, tea and coffee offered before dessert, a special Spruce card for your celebrations, etc * Our servers were professional and provided very helpful recommendations on the menu * One server almost took me out with a bread knife gone rogue but it happens :) ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * I love the dimmed, cozy vibe of the restaurant. * There are different "rooms" of the dining area that aren't closed off but feel like separate spaces. This is a great place for an intimate dinner with friends or family. * The one thing I'll say is that tables felt a tiny bit close together so you kind of have to squeeze between groups to get to your table, but it's generally not an issue if you don't foresee yourself getting up too often read more

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Spruce was a delightful experience. The staff is extremely attentive and thoughtful. We had a reservation for Thursday at 8pm and it was extremely busy. Unfortunately, we did have to wait approximately 30 minutes to be seated. The front staff noticed our wait and brought glasses of champagne to thank us for waiting. Our waitress was so kind and answered all our questions. The bread rolls with hand churned butter were so so delicious. Our waitress noticed we enjoyed them and offered another round - which we agreed to ofc! My main course, Binchotan-Grilled Black Cod, was a tasteful balance. We had about 6 desserts.. it was definitely a sweet tooth moment. Our waitress noticed we were debating amongst 2 options on the dessert menu, and ultimately brought us both as a treat. And on top of this, she offered us cookies on our way out! The largest and best chocolate chip cookie! All in all we felt extremely welcomed and had a wonderful experience. read more

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I had dinner at Spruce last night for the first time. This is an elegant/sexy designed restaurant tucked into a quiet SF neighborhood. The restaurant has an energetic vibe which leads to a fairly loud dining experience...but not too loud for our table of 4 to hear each other. Service: Robin was our server. Fun, conscientious, and high energy. She did a great job. The support staff made sure water glasses never got below half full. Each course's place settings were picked up all at once when all 4 of us were done. Really top notch service. Food: Besides one large issue that I can't overlook, the food was very good and well plated. The miscue I'm referring to was my main course, the wagyu NY Strip steak. I paid a $30 premium for this course since it was wagyu. However, both portions of steak had gristle/sinew running through it. I struggled to cut through my steak using a steak knife. I just can't overlook that significant issue , and am very surprised that got by the executive chef at the pass. The flavor of the steak and accompanying jus was terrific...and with the presence of the sinew, I had to chew a lot and got to savor those flavors even more . Value? Spruce is a fine dining restaurant where diners should anticipate at least $200-$250 per person. If that is too much for a diner to afford, they should not be dining here. Besides the unfortunate issue with my steak, everyone in our party had a great experience with creative and flavorful food and attentive service. I would gladly dine here again. read more

Spruce - Enjoying a great dinner with our friends at Spruce - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

3 stars for food, 4 stars for service and desserts TLDR: the overall meal was okay. highlights were uni pasta and chocolate cake. staff and service were above and beyond! Our dishes for the evening were subpar but the amazing service and desserts definitely made up for it. Seasonal canapés were really good. Parker rolls were fluffy and delicious when fresh, paired super well with the vermont butter and sea salt. But once it cooled down, it became dry and hard - a bit of a let down. For starters, 3 of us got the rock cod crudo (not pictured) and we did not enjoy it. The cod was layered between slices of beets and grapes. It sounded like it should be refreshing and tasty but what we had were dry and bland. we left it on our plates untouched, opting to reserve our stomach space for other dishes instead. This is when our server noticed and offered to swap it with a different dish. We felt bad at first and declined, but he kept insisting we try the uni pasta. We gave in and were so glad we did! The uni pasta was fantastic - tasty and well balanced, our favorite dish of the night! All the other starters and mains were fine, but nothing too remarkable. Desserts were all really good, I especially enjoyed the whipped panna cotta, with a thin oatmeal cookie and refreshing green apple granita. The star of the show though, was a surprise birthday cake they had prepared for our friend. A whole 6 inch chocolate ganache cake as a gift from Spruce! Not only was it a sweet gesture (we saw other birthday ppl receive it too) but it was super moist and delicious. The staff here are super attentive and welcoming. I'd be back just for the ambiance and service but will likely wait for a menu change. My previous visit (2 years ago) was way better when it came to the food. read more

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Went to Spruce for my anniversary dinner and it was great!! I loved the whole atmosphere of the place and their comfy couch seating. Everyone was so welcoming. I picked this place because of their house rolls and they did not disappoint with the white truffle butter!! So good!! I really enjoyed the black cod and duck breast entrees. All flavors were so well balanced. You can also sub the entrees listed on the menu for their burger if you'd like. The desserts had something for everyone, but my favorite was their special truffle dessert. I wasn't a fan of the grilled plums, but my partner does. They also give you even more sweets at the end which i liked. It was definitely worth while going here as I was a little worried based off reviews, but everything hit the mark for me. It felt intimate, but also comfortable. The real star was my server, Tyler from SJ, he was so attentive and kind to my partner and I. He really made the night memorial and I'll definitely try to come back here at a later time :) read more

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Spruce is quite a treat for a luxurious brunch. We booked a reservation for a Saturday at 12. It was a lovely experience with great service. My favorite was the desserts! The menu has a lot of various offerings that I believe some were better than others. The ones I chose were not at delicious as my partners. I recommend asking questions and see what they recommend you. I'd come back again to try different dishes read more

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A friend and I were shopping in Presidio Heights and stopped in Spruce to get a bite. We go in to view menu and tell them we wanna sit outside. They gave us a menu and we went out to wait for our waitress. We watched a female waitress clean the table next to us. A gentleman in a suit came out and picked up plates from another table... no one came to our table to give water or anything. We started looking up other restaurant and picked out one. We left the restaurant, no one ever came out to help us. read more

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The server was amazing, Wesley was super friendly and helpful. He knew how each dish tasted so it really helped when he would make recommendations. He kept us in the know when everything would come out and explained each dish beautifully. The cake in the beginning was very moist but something was off weirdly. 8/10. The tartare was a 10/10. Maybe even 11/10. It had little lemon pieces that would burst in your mouth. I would come back just for that. The lobster Benedict was also delicious 10/10. The omelet was a little overcooked and too set 7/10. But then I tried the apple gratin and it really redeemed everything. They were very patient with us because we had a baby in the grabby stage. Overall pretty good experience. I would want to come back for dinner without the baby. read more

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Recently celebrated our milestone anniversary here with their week day prix fixe lunch. Beautiful aesthetics, friendly server, yummy appetizers and delicious desserts, but the main courses can use some work. We do like the lovely touches like the card they placed on our table wishing us Happy Anniversary. And the special desserts at the end of our meal. What we had: *Wine/Drinks selection is superb. They have a huge binder listing of wines from everywhere. If you like drinks, this is your place. Since I don't really drink anymore, I got the non-alcoholic wine (juice?) Good! *The bread was good. Soft, pillowy, freshly baked with butter. *Golden Leek (with real gold leaf), salmon or tuna (don't remember which) canapé - yummy. *Sweet Brentwood Corn Velouté - silky smooth and yummy *Blossom Buff Summer Stone Fruits - beautiful and tasty *Butter-Poached Maine Lobster - disappointing. As a supplement (additional of $35 on top of the lunch prix fixe of $65 pp) it's half of a small lobster and it tasted very mid. *Risotto Verde - disappointing. Tasty sauce but the risotto was hard and not cooked thoroughly. We sent this dish back. *Roasted chicken breast - good but a tad boring. Cooked enough but nothing fancy. *Beignets - yummy. Although nothing like the NOLA version with powdered sugar, these are more like sugar donut holes. Still it's freshly fried and yummy. Would get this again. *Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie - complimentary & apology for the risotto dish earlier. Very decadent with the chocolate. We mostly took it to go as there were a lot of desserts. *Happy Anniversary Complimentary dessert - looks to be some type of Oreo ice cream cookies. Really good and nicely plated. Thank you. * Mignardises - chocolate bon bon (2pcs) that's part of the prix fixe meal. So much sweets, we took them to go. The Spruce Burger was not offered as a prix fixe lunch selection. May come by independently next time to try it. Due to having to send a dish back on this visit, I felt like the timing of our meal was thrown off. Hb doesn't like slow pacing meals and this meal took more than 2+ hours. We appreciate the nice service by Ne O. Located on Sacramento between Spruce and Locust. read more

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Disappointing experience -- beautiful space, but the food lacks flavor and soul. We chose Spruce to celebrate a very special occasion (a birthday weekend), expecting a high-end gastronomic experience. While the ambiance is beautiful and the service is professional, the food was a huge disappointment. If you are looking for true, rich flavors and a memorable dining experience, this is not it. Very disappointing for the price. read more

the food + ambiance + service were pretty top-notch. I always leave with a dent in my wallet but my stomach stuffed and happy. the first time I came, I got the $125 3-course meal where each course offered a variety of options and there were in-between bites. I got the triangoli, scallops, and tartlette (probably the least special), which were phenomenal. the beignets were surprisingly light and probably the best I ever had. I liked the wine too. the second time I came I sat at the bar. we ordered the whiskey x bird's eye chili cocktail which was pretty unique. the pastrami sandwich was my favorite, followed by the burger and fries. the beet overpowered the steak in the tartare unfortunately. overall pretty pricey offerings but the service is excellent and the ingredients are quite premium read more

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Came here to celebrate a very special birthday for a friend. Food is delicious and the service is wonderful. A waiter overheard me talk about snoopy and thought he gave me great advice for our Apple TV. I told him I was not much of a fan of the peanuts but my kids are. He made a funny comeback at my expense. I thought it was both funny and endearing he felt comfortable doing that. Waiters are often overlooked in these fancy and pretentious environments. We had a great time eating and talking in this beautiful comfy restaurant. Would definitely come back when I get the chance. read more

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food was all really good...obviously! except the cauliflower main dish that I got ._. It was okay because it tasted bland. I feel like magic of Michelin-star restaurants is taking ordinary to become extraordinary, but this dish did not live up to that belief for me :/ nonetheless, the other food that we ordered made up for it with its amazing quality...especially the dessert! super duper dim, but the overhead light for each table made it intimate. not bad lighting at all. the table that we were at was very tight, though...I felt as though it was a table that was set up last minute with the way that it squishes to a corners. Little room to comfortably take off your jacket type of distance... waiter was good and well-versed with the menu, as all of them are in the Michelin-star restaurants. I still enjoyed my time here, but just some things that I noticed for this Valentine's Day dindin. shoutout to the chefs who worked that night because I know that customers could be demanding during this day to ensure that everything is perfect...not just good or great...but, perfect. anyway, I took two selfies that made me feel cutie patootie. everyone in this restaurant was soooo fancy ,, heheheheh read more

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Our party of four came to Spruce for dinner to celebrate a retirement. It was our first time dining here, and both the food and service well exceeded our expectations. Their current menu features a three-course meal with a variety of options for starters, mains, and desserts. There were also a few off-menu specials available as substitutions or for an additional charge. We each chose different dishes so we could try as much as possible. My personal favorites were the tortelloni and beef carpaccio starters, as well as the lobster pasta (a $30 add-on) and the poussin for the main course. As for desserts, the beignets were the easy standout. While the food was delicious, the service was the real highlight. Our waitress was incredibly attentive throughout the evening and even brought out complimentary starters and a personalized dessert to celebrate the retirement. We're so glad we chose Spruce for this special occasion -- huge thanks to the staff and our wonderful waitress for making the night memorable. read more

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My partner and I went here for a Friday lunch. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. The restaurant was quite empty when we first got there. We got the prix fixe lunch menu (starts at $65/person). Here is what we got: Bread and butter Sparkling water Appetizers: Celery Root Triatlotti Dry-Aged San Francisco Rock Cod Crudo Courses: Prime Petit Filet Mignon (extra $15) Binchotan-Grilled Black Cod To start off, our server was extremely sweet and welcoming. They offered us three different types of water and we chose sparkling. I believe the bottle costs ~$12. This was a surprise to us. I wish there was more transparency in this. The bread buns, butter, and salt came out. The bread was well made - there was a shine and great texture. However, there was a bristle from the brush that was used on the bread. The butter seemed like it was shoved into a little container and served to us. I wish it was whipped or prepared differently. The salt was appreciated. Before we could finish our bread, our appetizers were brought out. Mind you, it hadn't even been very long since our bread was brought out. The table was already small itself so there was a little overcrowding when the appetizers came out to our surprise. The celery root triatlotti boasted preserved black truffle, mushroom xo, and consommé. The presentation was great with the consummé being poured table side. This dish left me wanting more mushroom flavor and salt in general. The filling was lacking but the consummé offered a good flavor lift. This is nit-picky but for a fine dining restaurant and prices, I expect the knife cuts to be even as well. Some of the carrots were disproportionate in size to the naked eye. I really wish I never ordered the dry-aged San Francisco rock cod crudo. I am a big raw fish person and was excited when the server said this dish was great. The crudo came out room temperature which was really disappointing. The rock cod itself was fishy, too thick, and had a very unpleasant aftertaste. The dressing itself was very lackluster and only brought the dish further down. I had trouble finishing this dish as it was a struggle to eat each piece. The prime petit filet mignon was good - nothing out of the ordinary. It was cooked well. However, my partner bit on something tough and it ended up being a piece of twine that was still on the meat. I really enjoyed the binchotan-grilled black cod. The cod was succulent and well-seasoned. The smoked mussel cream went so well with the fish. I really like the composition of this plate and the flavors worked so well together. The textural fun from the hazelnut crumble and the char from the broccolini brought this dish together well. The only critique I have would be a crispier skin on the fish. Overall though, this dish saved my experience here. We opted out of dessert and were given two delicious hazelnut chocolates. Our server was very attentive and came to check in on us multiple times. For service, I wish there was more wait time in between courses. We got in and out of the restaurant in an hour. For a fine dining experience, Spruce leaves a lot to yearn for, especially with their food. On top of that, the little things like not removing the whole twine and having a bristle on the bread really took away from this fine dining experience. read more

Highly disappointed and did not feel the meal was worth $400 for two people. The best thing was the Parker rolls and dessert. I got the lobster risotto and the lobster was rancid! Even my husband who loves seafood knew it wasn't fresh- truly hope I don't get sick. I ended up asking to exchange for the chicken. Will not return unfortunately as we were looking forward to this meal for a few weeks. Our server was great but food, not so much compared to the price tag. read more

We had the lunch course and the food is amazing as well as the service. Our favorites are the olive sourdough bread, truffle pasta and poached salmon. The truffle pasta is rich in cheese but yet smooth and complex. The poached salmon is tender and compliments very well with corn polenta. The whole dining experience is relaxing and not bring rushed. We will definitely come again! read more

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After the road closures around San Francisco, we finally made it happen, lunch at Spruce. Great food, elegant ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended. read more

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I chose Spruce as the place to celebrate my partner's birthday this year. We have been to Spruce a number of times over the years for drinks and lighter bites in their beautiful bar and lounge, but this was the first time we had dinner in the dining room. We arrived a bit early, but they had our table ready, and wished my partner a happy birthday upon arrival. I had perused the wine menu in advance, and wasn't impressed with the selections, so we brought our own. Corkage is $75 for 750ml. Our server asked if there were any food allergies, and I informed her that my partner is allergic to hazelnut. We started off with the kaluga caviar, which was everything I hoped it would be. It comes with an assortment of accompaniments, including fluffy scrambled eggs. We then selected our courses. The prix fixe menu includes a first course, a main entree, and dessert. For the starter course my partner and I both opted for the trout crudo, which was very good. The citrusy marinade nicely complemented the flavor of the trout. For my main I selected the lobster pasta ($30 supplement). The pasta had some sort of filling that I felt made the dish way too rich. Lobster is rich enough on its own, and I would have much preferred the pasta without filling. But the lobster meat was good, and the portion generous, with both the lobster tail and claw meat included. My partner had the duck, which he enjoyed. For dessert I went with the off-menu option which was a cheese plate ($15 supplement). The cheeses were all tasty, though at this point I was rather full. When the dessert arrived, a concerning issue arose. Despite previously informing our server of my partner's allergy, the cheese plate came with a bowl of nuts, and our server wasn't sure if there were hazelnuts in it. Not only that, but when the assortment of complementary mini-desserts came out, there was a hazelnut dessert included, which our server thought was ok because it was not touching the other dessert items. Food allergy reactions can be very serious. A restaurant should always exercise extreme care when informed of a food allergy. Having an allergen on the table is a no-no, even if it's not in contact with the other food items. I was frankly surprised at the carelessness at a place of this caliber. The other issue was that staff repeatedly kept on trying to take our plates, even though we kept reiterating we weren't finished. We came to relax and enjoy, not eat and run, and being rushed put a dent in the experience. All in all, our dinner at Spruce was enjoyable, but there is certainly room for improvement. We will visit again but stick to the bar and lounge, where we've had a great experience every time. read more

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