Been wanting to come here FOREVER but never was able to get a reservation. Middle got reservations here to celebrate her bday on Easter Sunday. It wasn't too bad for parking and we got seated pretty quickly. They have two lines - one with reservations, one with out. I didn't know what to expect - half the menu is available on a menu and the others come around in a dim sum style cart. The only negative is we weren't able to remember what we ate off the cart as it changes from day to day as they decide based on what they can gather. So some of my pics don't have names but overall everything was AMAZING. HIGHLY recommend to go with 4 people so you can have a bite of each item. Some we ordered two - like the potstickers so we can each have half of each but otherwise we could share each of the little plates and because there's four of us we could try pretty much ALL what was offered in the dim sum carts! LOL My favorites definitely was the hog island oysters with sauerkraut, duck liver mousse, the CA state bird (Quail) - you order that off the menu and the Octopus pancakes (also off menu). OH and we loved the potato chips and trout dip! DELICIOUS!! My most favorite was the short ribs - so tender and the sauce - AMAZING. Luckily the order came with 4 ribs so we all got one!! If I weren't so stuffed I would have enjoyed another one!! LOL... The quail was crunchy with lots of tender meat. And we all enjoyed the beets. The only miss for me was the Caesar salad. It was a bit too tangy for me - loved the different textures but I could easily skip this one. Everyone was so friendly and patient. Love the concept and the "experience". And I now want to make sure we come back given some of the items are the same but I love how they change up the dim sum offerings! read more

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Service: 4 stars Food: 3.5 We sat at the bar which I personally loved since we're right at the heart of all the action: plus you tend to get served first which is great. The chefs were wonderful to chat with and the service was attentive and even gave us a free small dessert since we had to wait too long for our Roti Morel mushroom dish. Like others have said, they do things "dim sum" style, but since this was our first time it felt hard to say no to some of the dishes but I kind of regret doing so because it didn't give me enough room to enjoy the dishes you could order off the menu. I would say our favorites were the trout dip and the scallops, but honestly as nice as everything was, I left a little underwhelmed. Having been to a few other Michelin starred restaurants I think I was hoping to be "wowed" by the experience but felt like the food was good but many dishes weren't totally memorable. I hate to say it but I think there are some hole in the wall joints that offer more gratifying, unique and tasteful dishes than what I had here which I'm disappointed to say. Off day maybe? I don't know. But I don't think we will be back. read more

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Really interesting and unique experience - think fine dining food meets dim sum. The ambience inside is chic, but not overly stuffy. I got a reservation ahead of time and came for a weekday dinner and it was packed! I liked the variety of dishes that they had. We got some heirloom tomato salad as an appetizer and other notable small dishes included the Hog Island oysters, big fluffy garlic knot, cutlet which tasted like a schnitzel and had a really great black garlic sauce on the side, and the clay pot rice with I think some sort of anchovy inside. Overall, food was solid, though portions are small as you might expect for a fancy tapas place. Glad I tried it for the experience. read more

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The most underwhelming Michelin-star experience ever. If I were you, I'd pass! Statebird Provisions is very unique in a way that they do a tableside cart service for their special dishes, very similar to dim sum, in conjunction with their a la carte menu. They have a permanent menu that you can order, and carts come around to offer smaller bites throughout your meal. What a fun concept! Everything tasted so boring. It was all one-noted and lackluster. You'd have fun dishes like lemongrass clams and pork schnitzel with mole, but where is the execution? Where are the herbs or citrus in the clams or the spices in the mole? I found that every single dish was missing depth and dimension. Even dessert was entirely underwhelming. I think that Statebird is a fantastic, fun concept and has a lot of potential to be a great dining establishment, but everything lacks flavor. I don't think I should go to a Michelin-star restaurant and wonder why their Caesar salad is missing acid or why their pasta entree is missing savoriness. I would not recommend dining here for a special occasion, maybe if you were casually around for dinner and weren't too hungry in case you tried a few bites and decided against a full meal. read more

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Unique American take on Cantonese Dim Sum type service. Small plates are rolled around on carts with prices and diners select what they would like to try. There are typically four rounds of provisions - Snacks, Provisions, Commandables, and Dessert. The first three rounds proceed from light to heavy and I suggest selecting more of the lighter snack items. We had a seven person party and thus needed a reservation for the Alcove section which is a long table on the side that seats 6-8 with an $800 minimum. You are in the restaurant but situated on a side against the wall - still has the noise and excitement of the fully seated establishment. The restaurant selected a 15 course menu for the Alcove consisting of 6 Snacks, 4 Provisions, 3 Shared Commandables, and 2 Desserts. Favorites were: - Snack of Smoked Trout Dip and Chip which had a smoked trout dip having a consistency of guacamole. Free extra chips if needed. - Provision of Pork Belly with an Asian Style sweet and tangy drizzle. The belly was nicely salted and complemented by the sizzle. - Commandable of State Bird which is roughly a half breaded and deep fried quail. I personally like quail just roasted with a pinch of five spice powder - Cantonese style. The breaded fried approach takes away from the flavor of the quail. Go simple with a light salad and tangy dressing and it works better. - Dessert of Shiso Ice Cream Sandwich was very good and didn't need the berry compote. Or maybe a lighter quince compote would work, some bitterness might work?!? We were fortunate to sit on the side Alcove with visibility of the whole restaurant. Tables of two in the middle had maybe a six inch gap between tables. Service was friendly however serving plates were not timely cleared with the next provision brought before the prior plates cleared. We noted that the napkins and last plates were quickly cleared at the end of the meal hinting at no lingering. Overall, there were more misses than hits for this innovative, inexpensive Michelin starred restaurant. Def get the Smoked Trout Chip & Dip, Pork Belly, and the Ice Cream Sandwich. Tables usually turn over in 1.5 hours. read more

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I was so excited to try State Bird after getting a reservation. The ambiance is certainly very lively, loud music and equally as crowded. The restaurant was filled from the beginning with tables crammed next to eachother. The winners were definitely the trout dip and ice cream sandwich. Everything else was okay, or they didn't suit our palates. First, we got the trout dip with chips and WOW.. that was life-changing. It tasted like an elevated sour cream and onion dip. The creamy trout dip paired so well with the long crispy chips. I was wishing we got seconds. It set our expectations a little too high.. Next, we tried the duck liver mousse with the sweet financiers. It was a bit disappointing and didn't mesh well. The duck liver was good, not stinky yet creamy. The financiers were okay, but they didn't seem to harmonize together. The scallop crudo was just unappetizing. It tasted like a jamba juice smoothie. The scallops were incredibly soft and melt in your mouth, but the fruity sauce was really bizarre. It would be better categorized as a dessert. Next we tried the sourdough pancakes they were known for. The sauerkraut powder is essential. Otherwise, I could imagine making this at home. The pancake itself was nothing worthy of a fine dining dish in my opinion. Similarly, the new octopus pancakes are a spinoff of Japanese Takoyaki. They basically tasted like the sourdough pancakes with a piece of octopus in it. However this one was more burnt. The citrus sauce and lime didn't do much to elevate the dish. I would rather have takoyaki instead of this. The pork belly with citrus salad was outstanding, very flavorful and the fat melted easily. I really enjoyed the brightness of the fruit combined with the basil and fish sauce. The state bird dish was quite disappointing. It was heavily breaded. Inside was a bit dry, and the quail didn't really stand out with all of the thick breading. The only thing this dish had going for it was the cheese on top and the delicious onion underneath. The peanut milk was delicious- reminded me of a Chinese New Year peanut brittle candy. The black sesame ice cream sandwich was also wonderful, though heavy on the berry jam. I loved the shiso flavor paired with the black sesame. I would recommend the Guava Soda. I also found the amount of offerings for the dimsum portion lacking. Before we knew it, the rounds had already ended and there were only a few dishes that looked appeitizing to us. I probably would not come back again. read more

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Overall a great dinner spot! 3.5/5. Everything we tried was amazing and I loved how they utilized the dim sum concept of bringing food to your table. You must get the trout dip!! Only beer & wine, but loved the bottle of wine we got. Our server was kind of strange if i'm being honest. Advised us not to take the menu out if we're not going to order - but how do I know if I want to order extra if I don't take the menu out? Also they do not provide a complimentary birthday dessert if you are wondering - just a candle if you order your own dessert. Lastly - parking was very easy on a Tuesday night @ 7pm. read more

State Bird Provisions - CA State Bird - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Francisco, California

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State Bird Provisions is definitely one of the more unique dining experiences in SF. The "dim sum" style service where servers circulate with trays of small bites makes for a unique, interactive meal. We ordered: hog island oysters $5 ginger scallion duck dumpling $6 duck liver mousse & almond financiers $10 garlic bread + burrata $13 pork belly with fish sauce, grapes & long pepper $14 bay shrimp hand roll $16 sourdough-sauerkraut pecorino & ricotta pancakes 4 pc $15 CA state bird with provisions wolfe ranch quail from brent $24 fish collar lemongrass pumpkin 'ice cream' sandwich coconut macaron, chocolate & cashews $15 'world peace' peanut milk muscovado sugar $4 Standouts were the duck liver mousse, bay shrimp hand roll, and duck croquette. The items that we ordered from the printed menu generally felt less inspired and lacked the unique spin/flavor of the a la carte tray dishes. However, each little plate adds up to a hefty bill. I advise skipping the printed menu and saving your appetite and budget for the unique dishes on the passing trays. read more

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Disclaimer: I tend to hold any Michelin-starred restaurant to a higher standard as the expectation of elevated execution and consistency just comes with the territory. So while this might otherwise be a 5-star review (thanks in large part to our amazing server, Tessa) for a family owned SMB, a few small misses make this a solid 4-star experience for me. We managed to snag same-week Saturday dinner reservations, which already felt like a win. The energy of the space was vibrant but relaxed, and Tessa's attentiveness really set the tone as she was warm, enthusiastic, and genuinely thoughtful throughout our meal. If you haven't dined here before, State Bird Provisions runs on a unique concept that's part traditional menu, part roaming dim sum service (although how many dim sum restaurants even use carts these days?). Alongside a printed menu, several carts circulate with an evolving lineup of off-menu dishes, offering guests a chance to sample the unexpected. I love the spontaneity, but I did find myself wishing for a small companion menu listing that night's cart options, just to help plan pacing and avoid overcommitting too soon. Standouts of the night included the octopus pancakes, a fun twist on takoyaki that is flattened but brightened up by a soy-lime glaze; the smoked black cod toast, one of my favorite bites as it is so rich with umami yet beautifully balanced; and the scallop crudo, featuring incredibly fresh scallops cut to the perfect thickness to absorb the guava sauce without losing their own delicate sweetness. The duck liver pâté paired with those addictively good cornbread bites was another highlight, and the gado gado turned out to be one of the biggest surprises of the evening, as it was truly a showcase of all of the fresh offerings of the season. Not every dish hit the same high note, though. Some dim sum selections missed the mark on texture and/or seasoning, and the pork belly had quite a bit of unrendered fat that made for chewy, uneven (and at times even unpleasant) bites. Even the namesake fried quail, while having a good flavor overall, didn't quite live up to its "signature dish" billing as I found the breading to be too thick, a bit too flaky, and itself underseasoned. The stewed onion accompaniment was delicious but it couldn't on it's own make up for the aforementioned shortcomings on the quail itself. Tessa's service truly elevated the evening, from her menu insights to the thoughtful touch of bringing a complimentary dessert shot (a peanut milk, I think) when we mentioned we were too full for dessert. All told, State Bird Provisions delivered a creative and engaging meal with flashes of brilliance, even if a few inconsistencies kept it from being truly exceptional. I'd happily come back when the menu turns over for summer to see if they find a more even rhythm across all their dishes. read more

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We came in to celebrate a milestone birthday and were not disappointed from the care on the menu stamps to the explanation and service we were wowed. I suppose it depends on the season of your visit but we loved everything especially the quince horchata, and inclusion of persimmon. I loved the world peace milk, and the desserts really stole the show. I liked how it was no pressure dim sum style and that allowed up the chance to try a lot of different things. We left our 1 Michelin experience at around 100 pp, which felt like more food and selection than what we might have gotten at a similar place. read more

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Eeek didn't want to do this but it truly was just ... OK. This spot being a 1 Michelin star, I was truly expecting some more innovative dishes! Concept wise, it was pretty cool how they have dim sum style carts rolling around, allowing you to pick what you'd like. But most of the dishes rolled around were just...vegetables + some "fancy" sauce for $15 lol. Even on their main menu, we ordered their most popular state bird and...it tasted just like any other fried bird. The onions and cheese did not blend very well with the bird, in my opinion. We also got their crab yuba noodle and...there was barely any crab or any crab flavor at all! Bc they put kimchi into the dish, the kimchi flavor pretty much overpowered everything!! For $40, I truly was expecting more. Overall cool concept to check out and great service but...good? I think you could go somewhere else that's not Michelin star and get a much better experience. read more

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I really wanted to love this restaurant and have been excited to visit for a long time. Unfortunately I was slightly let down by the experience. The food was good but not great while the prices run high. It felt like I was missing something that was its wow factor. Overall, it's still a fun place to eat with the dim sum style carts but there are lot more options in SF I would visit next time! 1. Sichuan guava soda 4.5/5 This soda was delicious with very little spice/numbing flavor, but I would recommend getting the drink with less or no ice. I would say 70% of my drink was just crushed ice... 2. Potato ball with burrata and pesto 3.5/5 The potato ball was literally just that and the pesto/burrata was very salty. The burrata was not as creamy as I would've liked 3. Radish with garlic butter 3/5 The radish tasted raw and came with a very salty garlic butter that I did not think complimented the radish very well. 4. Financiers with duck liver mousse 3.75/5 The financiers were tasty but I just was not a fan of duck liver. I think this came down to personal preference though. 5. CA State bird 5/5 This quail was delicious! Very tender with a super crispy/crunchy crust. This was my favorite item of the night. However it was on top of some soft onions which I found salty. 6. Pork belly 4/5 This was very crispy and tender plated with citrus and sauce (fish sauce perhaps?). I liked this one but also didn't find it super unique. 7. smoked trout dip 5/5 This was a top item of the night. I really liked the dip with chips as it had a good smoked flavor without being too salty. 8. Soudough sauerkraut ricotta pancakes 4.25/5 You can order a subset of the 4 pancakes so that you don't get full off of them. These were tasty and a pretty unique item. We only got it because it's one of their most popular items. 9. Ricotta cheesecake 4.5/5 I really liked this dessert which came with some crunch fennel on top. There was a layer of apricot jam on the bottom which added a nice sweetness to the dessert. read more

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I personally liked it and thought it was one of my more favorable restaurants I've had in SF and I like the variety they offered. The statebird dish itself was quite average/ tasted like fried chicken but there were some dishes (esp on the dim sum cart) that I thought were one of my favorite dishes I've had in city and super flavorful! (Here are my rankings of the dishes in order - 10 being last and 1 being my favorite) Pork belly - 4 Oysters - 8 Trout dip + chips - 1 Dumplings - 5 Brioche - 11 Clams - 7 Ribs - 2 Cod - 3 Potato beignets - 9 State bird - 10 Steak - 6 read more

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On a calm Monday evening, my partner and I were celebrating my birthday and to make it even more special we decided to check out this legendary restaurant. Shortly after being seated we were greeted and given a few recommendations by Joe(I think that's his name). We loved his energy so we ordered everything he suggested: the smoked black cod toast, pork katsu, and the tare glazed wolfe ranch quail. However before we even ordered these items, the first of the dim sum style dishes came out. We added on basically every single one of the dim sum items, starting with the Thai Beef Dumpling and the Cod Dip. Keep in mind, each dish had a much more elaborate name and description, so I am giving them a simplified name. Both of these first small dishes were great, especially the Cod Dip. It had a great smokeyness and was so flavorful with the herb oil on top. Next was the Saeurkraut Oyster. It was good, but after recently having some oysters in Monterey, this was not as good. The Fish Sauce Pork Belly came next and it was insane. Super tender, juicy and crispy, the pork belly was so delicious and the sauce and herbs brought it to the next level. The pork ribs followed and they were a bit underwhelming. The sauce really just tasted like regular old hoisin sauce. Next was the Salmon Tartare that was incredible. The flavor was impeccable, the cucumber was so light and crisp and the salmon was so buttery. Our last small dish was the scallop crudo. This one was also fantastic and had a great balance of textures of flavors. Then our a la carte items arrived. The Smoked Black Cod Toast was delicious. A ton of flavor from all of the toppings and the toast gave a really nice crispy bite.The pork katsu was also great. The pork katsu itself was a little underwhelming, but all of the other components were amazing. Finally the Tare Glazed Wolfe Ranch Quail was insane. Potentially my favorite dish of the night, it was an absolute flavor bomb. The quail was prepared delicately and each component was well thought out. We ended the night with the Chevre 'ice cream' Sandwich. This was so delicious as well. The macaron had a perfect texture and the flavors came together perfectly. The vibe and system of this restaurant are just so fun. Though they didn't really do much at all regarding the bday celebration, I'd come back here for a regular night. Most Michelin star restaurants do a lot for specific celebrations so I was a little disappointed but at least the food and Joe made up for it. read more

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This was my first time trying State Bird Provisions for an anniversary dinner. Overall, the food was 4.5 / 5 but rounding up to a 5 for this review as service was efficient and servers were patient with answering our questions. We told our waiter about my preference to exclude green onions and he flagged a couple of dishes on the menu that included them so we knew what to avoid. We ordered 3 dishes off the menu - the Red Trout (entree) and 2 appetizers, the Smoked Black Cod Toast and Mortadella Sando. Initially, we had wanted to order a 4th dish as well, but our waiter advised against it because 3 dishes on top of any dim-sum style orders would be a lot of food for 2 people. Out of all 3 menu dishes, the Mortadella Sando and Red Trout stood out the most. The bacon onion jam on the Mortadella was the best part, being savory and creamy without being overly salty. The Red Trout was light and refreshing, served with a citrus side salad and macadamia nuts. While the Black Cod Toast was fresh and excellent as well, the mix of red onions and tamarind curry were slightly too sour for me. I also had to remove the green onion garnish from this one. For the dim-sum style orders, my favorite were the oysters, clams, and golden beet with duck pate. Their oysters and clams were so fresh and high-quality that they had a hint of sweetness to them, and each of their seasonings didn't overpower the natural flavor of the shellfish itself. The golden beet almost didn't taste like a vegetable with how rich and savory the duck pate and pistachio were, and the warm Mediterranean-style spices made this dish stand out from the rest. Personally, I would suggest passing on the pork belly and silken tofu with mushrooms. While the texture of the pork belly was perfectly crispy and soft, the citrus in the sauce was too astringent for my taste. The silken tofu had a satisfying texture as well, although not the most worthwhile to order as it's not a unique dish and would cost a fraction of the price at an actual Chinese dim sum restaurant. The ricotta cheesecake gets its own paragraph because it was that good. Initially, the fennel salad listed in the description seemed suspicious to me, but it provided a vegetal and slightly salty taste which perfectly offset the creamy ricotta and sweet apricot jam. The hazelnuts and burnt sugar provided a fun crunch as well. For a Michelin star restaurant, they are on the affordable side. I do recommend a reservation over walking in, as the line at 5:30 for walk-ins was 30 people deep. Overall, I would come back to State Bird to celebrate future special occasions! This was a fun experience that managed to be casual yet elevated at the same time, and I enjoyed seeing what dim sum dishes other tables ordered. read more

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Tip for the day: They have two types of reservations: 1-4 guests and 6-8 guests. It's best to go here with 1-4 guests because you can order dishes individually off the menu. If you go with a party of 6-8, you have to get the full menu, which could be too much food for most people. If you do go with 6-8, you should go with 8 because there is an $800 minimum. Groups of 6 may have difficulty meeting the minimum as the cost is $110 per person. You'll have to make the difference by buying beverages, additional food, or a gift card. We had a group of 6 people and ordered the full menu. Like a lot of other guests, we enjoyed the food here. With 14 dishes, it's a lot food. For a Michelin one star restaurant, we felt that the price of $110 reasonable. The service was good, but maybe somewhat less than what you might experience at a typical one star restaurant. Our server was friendly and took time to explain the dishes. But she seemed like she had a lot of tables to serve and wasn't able to spend time with us due to the workload. She also made a few errors on our beverages. We visited on a Sunday evening and were able to find street parking on Fillmore about a block from the restaurant. We made our reservation about two weeks in advance. We'll go again because we now have a gift card that needs to be redeemed. read more

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For lack of a better term, I found my experience here to be...mid. I knew what to expect going in, that it was a "dim sum" concept. As a Cantonese person who grew up with dim sum carts I wasn't even comparing. But if you're going to rip off a concept from another culture at least make the food good? I thought the service and the ambiance were fine but the food was just not what I expected for a Michelin rated place, even if it is a non-traditional setting. A lot of things when I tasted them my immediate reaction was " did anyone even taste this when they created the menu or before they served the food?" Clams: Fresh and acceptable but not memorable at all Potato chips and trout dip: I actually liked this! Hog Island oysters with kimchi topping: This is where we really started to go wrong. My boyfriend ordered 6 because we love Hog Island oysters and assumed these would be great. Wrong. We tasted the first ones and immediately both made a face. The kimchi topping was so overwhelming and sour and drowned the fresh flavor of the oyster. I tried just putting 2 tiny pieces on top but it was still too much. Carrot dish: Carrot texture was also surprising, half raw and hard, more of something too sour on the bottom State bird: bird was well cooked and crispy, more SOUR on the bottom to counter the fat of the bird, but at that point I was just tasting sour everywhere I turned. Almond financiers with duck liver mousse: almost like a dessert, but it worked and I thought this was good in small doses. Pork belly: Cooked well but $14 for 2 bites of pork belly is diabolical Fried bread with burrata: not bad but not memorable? fried bread balls and burrata cheese? Dessert: peanut shot + ginger snap ice cream sandwich - tasted like peanut flavored milk. Ice cream was good but strange texture. Overall maybe fun place to go once, but not worth to come back unless the food improves. Feels like this place is riding on a gimmick and does not line up with the artistry/quality I'm used to at Michelin starred restaurants. read more

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State Bird Provisions has a really cool and cute concept, they serve plates of dishes "dim sum cart" style where they come around and you can pick the dishes you want and the quantity. The food is New American, though the concept of serving the food is dim sum cart style. We made a reservation and got seated immediately. I love this concept as I was able to eat a lot of different food. We got the state bird as it is their signature dish. For me, it was a 4 out of 5. The meat was tender and juicy. The downside is that the portion sizes are small and that the price is expensive. Even that, I do agree that this is one of the most affordable Michelin restaurants in the Bay Area. read more

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I was extremely excited about this one, and while I think it was very good, I'm not sure it is the best. To start, the space is beautiful, wasn't actually too hard to get a primetime reservation, and service was fantastic. Everyone from to the servers to the bartenders was attentive and really elevated the experience. The actual experience is extremely fun, don't get me wrong. The play on dim sum mixed with fine dining is inventive, exciting, and just a little bit gimmicky. The actual food itself was somewhat hit or miss. I tried almost 15 different items, and only a few of them were fantastic while I actively did not like a few of them. Some standouts were the trout dip, duck dumplings and croquettes, and the beignets. It was obviously pricey, but really, not bad at all, considering the hype, quality, and Michelin star. Overal, it is definitely worth trying just for the experience, some very delicious inventive dishes, and to say you've been while in SF! read more

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Had one of the best meals I've ever had here the other night. Enjoyed eating solo at the chefs counter. The food was amazing. Some of my favorite things were the duck liver mousse, the state bird, and the chips and dip. I would probably pass on the hand pulled noodles with duck egg and the pork belly citrus salad. I just didn't like the flavor of the sauce with the noodles and the pork belly was dry. Service was great throughout the meal. The restaurant itself has a really great energy to it. The open kitchen with the rotating trays of food make for a really fun dining experience. read more

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Came here curious about the concept, since State Bird Provisions is known for its dim sum-style, à la carte approach with small tapas plates. Servers walk around with dishes, offering items and stamping your receipt as you go, which adds a fun and interactive element to the meal. They also have a few larger dishes you can order directly from the menu, including some fish options that are brought fresh to your table. That said, the overall experience didn't quite live up to expectations. While the concept is unique, none of the dishes really stood out. The flavors felt a bit flat across the board, and I was hoping for something more memorable given the restaurant's 1 star recognition. Service was smooth and the format is interesting, but in the end, the food itself just didn't leave a lasting impression. read more

I love the dim sum concept! As someone who is a big fan of getting a little bit of everything, this restaurant was definitely on my list. As a whole all the food we had was pretty good! we didn't have anything that disappointed us, but there wasn't a dish that super wowed us either. Pork milanesa: (8/10) the only dish we ordered from the commendables menu (not dim sum). delicious cutlet paired with some kind of crispy leaf. The persimmon mole sauce was pleasantly surprising Cauliflower: (9/10) our fav dish. Seasoned really nicely and paired so well with the blue cheese glaze Oysters: (6/10) not bad but the toppings/relish were very strong and overpowered the actual oyster NA Hibiscus Punch: (5/10) fruity and tart but also very mid. The flavor didn't really stand out and was a bit underwhelming Duck and cheese meatball: (7/10) crispy with a satisfying melty cheese core. It was paired with some kind of plum or tamarind sauce that gave it a nice sweet tang. Spare Ribs: (7.5/10) great crispy sear and seasoned nicely. The meat pretty much fell off the bone. I used the lime from our other dishes to give it a bit more acidity to balance the sugar. Clams: (6.5/10) clams themselves were nothing to write home about, some of them were quite difficult to eat/get out of the shell. My partner liked the soup broth but I wish this dish came out warm/hot Beet root cake: (7/10) pretty good, I liked the blood orange mascarpone which gave the cake some needed moisture with the dry pecans. In totally with tip our dinner for 2 ppl came out to about $160 read more

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The dim sum was phenomenal I wish we could have tried everything they brought out! Reasonable prices and the food flavor was out of this world. It was such a unique and fun experience! The service was great, I felt very comfortable and everyone was so helpful and kind. The ambiance was perfect for date night, it was such a sweet spot and not overwhelming! Everything cooked to perfection, I will be going again when I'm back to visit! read more

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My friends and I dined at State Bird Provisions yesterday evening and had probably one of our favorite meals of 2025. As seasoned dim sum connoisseurs, the concept of prepared dishes being brought around table-side was nothing new. However, the wide variety of innovative dishes offered here was simply spectacular. Between the dishes we ordered, it was honestly too hard to pick a favorite, as I had too many. If I could only recommend three dishes, it has to be the CA state bird -- their namesake fried quail, sichuan peppercorn steak, the mortadella sandwich with bacon onion jam, and the albacore tuna toast. For dessert, I would definitely recommend the ice cream sandwich. If this is your first time, I would advise on pacing yourself after you've placed your a la carte orders with your server. We wanted to grab dishes every time they came around to our table and constantly needed to remind ourselves that more food was on the way and exercise restraint. For $400 for four diners -- with two beers, 18% tip, 6.5% SF health fee, State Bird Provisions felt like it was priced fairly, especially for the exceptional quality of the food and service. I can understand how they maintained their Michelin star for so many consecutive years. read more

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Loved my experience here! Our waiter was super friendly and we liked the experience of getting to try a ton of smaller food dishes in addition to entrees. The price was really reasonable, and inexpensive for such a nice restaurant- my group ordered until we were very full and it was around $75 a person. For me, the experience of getting to try a bunch of really different dishes was the highlight. read more

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Came with a friend to try out this restaurant! We had both heard good things about this restaurant, so we were really excited to come and try it! Originally we made a reservation for 9:15pm, but we were able to go earlier and get seated at 7:45pm after calling. The service was amazing - I really liked how there were items you could order off the menu and also small bites you could get dim style as servers came around with trays or carts! The servers were also explaining what was in every dish. Loved that! The ambiance was really nice, fitting many people and still a decently large space. They had decorated for the holidays, and I liked the woody interior. For the food, my friend and I ordered the CA state bird, which is a fried quail on a bed of onions and with shaved cheese on top. Definitely a beautiful and delicious dish. We also had oysters, chips and smoked trout dip, clams, salad, pork dumpling, and we each got the peanut milk dessert as well as the house made yuzu soda! The chips and dip as well as the peanut milk were definitely my favorites, though everything was so unique, flavorful, and perfectly cooked! Overall, this was not only a 10/10 experience but also a 10/10 meal and I'll definitely be back! read more

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We got a reservation a month in advance and it was an awesome experience! The way they bring out the food 'dim sum' style was really fun. The waiters walked around with trays or carts and introduce to you the dish and you can either get it or not. We were really eager to try everything they brought out, but I would recommend either being selective with what they bring out or being selective with what you can order off of the menu. We sat in front of the kitchen and the space was a bit tighter but you have a good view of the chefs preparing your food. The dishes that we enjoyed: - trout and chicken dip (my favorite of the night) - broccoli caesar - pork dumpling - state bird (must get if you plan to visit here once) - gingersnap ice cream sandwich read more

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State Bird Provisions have been on my list of anticipated restaurants to try for the longest time and I've finally had the chance to dine here this past Sunday. I was able to get a reservation a few weeks in advance on open table for counter seating. The restaurant is located on Fillmore St near japantown so parking can be a bit difficult. We got there a few minutes before they open and there was already a long line of people that stretched down the block. If you have a reservation, you do not need to wait in line and can just hang around the front of the restaurant. Once the doors open, the ones with a reservation will be helped first and then the staff will proceed with those in the line. Ambiance: intimate, cozy atmosphere. Dim lighting throughout the restaurant with an open kitchen. This is a good spot to bring a date or to celebrate special occasions with your significant other. Service: 4.5/5. We were seated promptly after checking in at the front. There wasn't a designated wait staff for us but every wait staff we encountered were friendly and our plates were swapped out after a few dishes. Drinks didn't take long to arrive but we did have to pour our own water which was understandable since we sat at the counter and space was a bit tight. Food: 4/5 overall. We ordered a good amount of food and some dishes were more notable than others. The standout dishes were the mortadella sando (nicely fried and paired very well with the bacon and onion jam), red trout (crispy skin and tender meat), persimmons, duck liver mousse & almond financiers, grapefruit sorbet (very refreshing), smoked trout chip 'n' dip and the scallop crudo hand roll. Portion sizes were a bit on the smaller size despite the price tag but plating was good. The CA state bird dish was a let down like others have mentioned-breading was a bit thick, not much meat and fried with old oil. I would not recommend this dish even if it's your first time at the restaurant. Cost: $$$. 6.5% SF health mandate but no service charge. With the amount of food we ordered plus 2 beers my husband ordered, total came out to $270. We left full and it's a Michelin star restaurant. read more

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Returned to State Bird for our first date night since having a baby. I remember thinking the experience was fun and unique last time, but this time the standout to me was the service. Every server thoroughly checking my allergies, patiently explaining the same dishes and way of doing things over and over to each patron, attentively scanning the room to see if I had a questioning look in my eye. Dishes are mostly quite good. We got mostly the dim sum dishes and only a couple a la carte. Standouts for me were the persimmon dish, smoked trout dip and chips, and ginger scallion duck dumplings. Again a bit underwhelmed at drinks and desserts. Total came out to $250, even though we don't drink alcohol; I was pretty impressed I heard some people next to me venturing here on their second or third dates. I will note that in the winter, it gets pretty drafty. I was at the chefs counter seating near the door, and I was cold in an undershirt and sweater and got a runny nose. I have no idea how the people next to us in a spaghetti strap dress were surviving. read more

State Bird Provisions - Chefs counter seating - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I would say the concept is a great idea and something new that's fun! My favorite dish was probably the ricotta cheesecake, it was so good and different - kind of like a brulee cheesecake! Besides the main menu, the tapas are unknown but they come around with their carts and offer you the dishes. It was pretty busy on a monday so it was slow at times to get our order in and some of our food. Regardless, love the concept and the cute restaurant itself! read more

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Finally made it back to State Bird Provision and this time we made sure to make a reservation inside so that we could experience the dim sum style passed small plates. There's a la carte menu with toasts and main dishes which you can order first and then if you get an entree, the servers will give you time to enjoy the passed dim sum items before bringing the entrees to the table. We ordered the staple crispy fried quail and the Malaysian breakfast. We sampled a variety of dishes from the dim sum style passed plates including the beef & lamb dumplings, roasted eggplant, mushrooms over fresh tofu, tuna dip, and fried Thai-style pork belly. Everything was yummy but our favorites had to be the pork belly which was nice and crispy on the outside and the fresh tofu w/mushrooms which was a great lighter side. The fresh tofu had such a good texture and subtle soybean flavor. I loved the fried quail and Malaysian breakfast plates. The fried quail is super crispy, crunchy, and well seasoned. The meat is super juicy and flavorful as well. The Malaysian breakfast was a nice surprise as I wasn't going to order another larger plate but saw the claypots cooking and wanted to try a rice dish. The claypot rice comes with sambal, peanut, fried anchovies and large anchovies on top. This really reminded me of nasi lemak as the sambal is super flavorful and I love fried anchovies in rice dishes. Everything was super delicious and I'd definitely recommend coming to State Bird Provisions to experience the fun dim sum style passed apps! read more

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I really love the concept and vibe of this restaurant. Everybody working there was such a joy to speak to was so helpful and genuinely looked like they enjoyed their job. The Russian restaurant does get very busy even for an opening our seating with guest waiting outside before the restaurant has opened. There is actually a large variety on the menu and it is really exciting to see what comes around. There were a number of vegetarian options on the main menu I would say they are very carb heavy. I enjoyed the noodle dish a lot, but the rice dish was extremely heavy with a rice stew served with extra rice. I really enjoyed the little pancake. I would go back just for that some of the things that were brought around. I was told that they were vegetarian but had gelatin in it, which means that it actually wasn't vegetarian, so I think it's just important to clear that up because it does have animal bone in it. The waiter did let me know, but I thought it was confusing that he said it was vegetarian with gelatin. I think this is a great spot to visit with a group of 3 to 4 so that you can try as many things as you want, and I would like to see a little bit more innovation with the vegetarian options so that some alternative proteins can be introduced and less, just vegetable forward or carb forward items. The dessert of the ice cream cookies were absolutely delicious, not too sweet and the perfect ending to our meal. It was a bit squishy sitting on the bar, so if you can, I would try to get a table! read more

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Believe the hype on these small shareable plates! The concept is perfect for those of us who live and love ti try a bit of everything. All the dishes were incredible, but I especially enjoyed the fish dishes and desserts. Constantly changing menu allows for new experiences every visit and urges you to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the here and now before it's gone. (Or maybe that's just me trying to justify my complete lack of restraint.) read more

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None of the dim sum style small plates really impressed us - I would say 2 stars for most of them. We were all pretty baffled by the passion fruit lamb for example, which tasted overwhelmingly like passion fruit. The state bird was ok but nothing special - pretty indistinguishable from buttermilk fried chicken other than size. The steak with Sichuan peppercorn au poivre was amazing though, and the service was good and very attentive to/accommodating of dietary restrictions. Ambiance was ok; there were pretty loud speakers playing music positioned right over the table, and the layout felt a little cramped for the dimsum style carts that came around. If I went back, I would stick to the a la carte menu with the "commandables". read more

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Come for: a unique experience, the persimmons, eggplant, and heirloom tomatoes Know that: the menu changes and you will not know what dishes will come from the dim sum like cart, the menu is not where your food will primarily come from State Bird Provisions has been a San Francisco icon for over a decade and I was excited to finally try it. I must say I was a little underwhelmed. When you walk in, the restaurant is gorgeous with a bar area and a sit down area with carts rolling by. The servers are very attentive and will give you a run down of how the place works. In general, all the dishes were quite good but few really stood out as truly unique. The state bird of which the restaurant is known tasted like some good brined fried chicken. My favorite dishes were actually the persimmon dish and the heirloom tomatoes. The restaurant tries to showcase fresh, local produce and these dishes highlight that well. Overall, I think this is a good spot at least once. But for the price point, I didn't really walk away feeling very satisfied. read more

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Was excited to try State Bird Provisions but it was just okay. We got quite a few dishes but nothing was super memorable. Of everything we tried the cheddar pancakes were our favorite. Staff was super friendly, specifically the host, but the nature of the restaurant (you can order dishes from the menu but the rest is served on dim sum carts) was a bit chaotic and we often found ourselves with many empty dishes and looking for a server. Expected more for the price point (dishes are reasonably priced but servings are small so you order a lot) and the fact the restaurant has a Michelin star. We were seated at the counter so maybe the experience is better at a table but overall was a bit disappointed. read more

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Came here with a friend on a Tuesday night after eyeing this place for months. The restaurant was packed and busy but we were seated quickly (though quite close to another party of 2). It was loud but we didn't mind it since it felt vibrant and gave the vibe of a dimsum restaurant. We decided to order the ca state bird and sauerkraut pancake from the a la carte menu and just do everything else dim sum style. The food and the concept were amazing. It's super fun to hear the staff introducing each dish and they really nailed all their carb dishes. There are a few dishes that stood out: I loved the pancake with duck liver mousse. The mousse is not too heavy and melts in your mouth. I also loved the state bird dish. The quail tastes juicy and not too gamey. There's a nectarine dish that has the best sauce. I also recommend the meatball dish with cheese and a garlic bread with cheese. The two desserts we got are also perfect. Not too sweet or heavy. The sourdough chocolate cake is so rich in flavor yet very light and fluffy. I also got a pluot soda drink that's refreshing and pairs well with the dishes. I loved the concept and the execution of most dishes and id love to come back to try more. But for a place with a star, I expected better service. The wait staff is very friendly but some of them esp our waitress seem inexperienced and slow. It took a while for her to get to us after we sat down. Also she was about to take away our plates with food even though we still intended to continue working on the dishes. They're all very friendly but they just don't seem very experienced. read more

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We sat at the bar seating and had a very kind server, Gonzalo, that explained the dining experience here. He took the time to circle all the vegetarian options on my menu due to my dietary restrictions. You have the option to order off the menu (full size or half portions) or from dim sum style carts that get pushed around while you are dining. I'd recommend getting a half order off the menu and picking the small items off the carts to taste as many items as you can while you are here! I was impressed by how many vegetarian items were offered to me! All in all a beautiful, fun, upscale yet relaxed experience! read more

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We've been coming here at least once a year since it opened in 2012--our now 13-year-old daughter has literally been enjoying State Bird since before she was born (Note: Mommy was 9 months when we came here with friends for a last great meal before the delivery). This year, we even sat in the same spot as our very first visit. The food remains fantastic--creative, flavorful, and fun. We loved the dim sum-style service and standouts like the duck liver almond cakes, smoked trout dip, and Caesar salad. Our daughter even tried an oyster! The butcher's steak (medium rare), sourdough-sauerkraut pancakes, and yuba all'amatriciana were also solid picks. Of the three non-alcoholic drinks, the pluot-thai basil shrub was the favorite; the quince-lime horchata was less memorable. That said, the vibe has shifted. The once-warm, welcoming atmosphere--from the staff to the clientele--felt a bit off this time. Still worth visiting for the food, but we missed the familiar charm that once made this place feel special. We miss seeing Nicole and Stuart welcoming guests, chatting with diners, and sharing updates about their son, Jasper. read more

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we came here for a birthday celebration and they customized our menu with little stamps (no free birthday dish other than a candle for our dessert). the unique "dim sum" cart concept deserves the one michelin star, but otherwise most of the dishes' flavors aren't breathtaking. granted the chefs and menu change frequently, but based on our experience I'd recommend mainly ordering off the carts instead of the main menu. from the main menu, we ordered the: - mortadella sando ($22) - CA state bird with provisions ($24) - hand cut noodles ($30) - miso walnut tart ($15) but my favorite dishes were the ones off the carts: - silken tofu ($10) - duck liver mousse ($10) - trout dip ($15) - hokkaido scallops ($16) overall great service and we were stuffed afterwards -- would recommend going at least once! read more

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