Saison

Had the set tasting menu with wine pairing. Too expensive by far! Meal ended with unpleasant buckwheat tea and a pudding- like dessert, not a good ending to what should have been a spectacular meal. A couple of courses were wonderful.

Yesterday's visit to Saison in San Francisco left us thoroughly impressed. The restaurant strikes a perfect balance between elegance and comfort, steering clear of any pretentiousness, which made for a delightful dining atmosphere. Every dish presented to us was a testament to Saison's culinary artistry. Our culinary journey started with Oyster kiwi pairing, where the kiwi's sweetness and tartness elegantly uplifted the oyster's umami richness. This was followed by an exceptional Caviar with Geoduck dish, where the delicate sauce harmoniously balanced the caviar's savory depth. However, it was the Uni sourdough toast that truly captivated us. The combination of umami from the uni, caramel notes from the brown butter, and the toast's crisp texture created an unforgettable flavor profile, making it one of the most remarkable dishes we've ever savored. The other courses, including the rabbit, antelope, and an exceptional wagyu, were executed to perfection. The meal concluded on a refreshing note with a sorbet that was perfectly balanced in sweetness and acidity, cleansing our palate and rounding off the rich main courses beautifully. The accompanying cake and wafel left us with a lasting impression of Saison's dedication to excellence in every aspect of dining. In terms of service, it was impeccable, further elevating our dining experience. We felt that Saison is on par with some 3 star restaurants that we have been to, making it a remarkable two-star gem in the area. We are already looking forward to our next visit, eager to delve once more into the culinary delights that Saison has to offer. Parking: There is a garage across the street, you can reserve on spot hero

The food is not worth 2 Michelin stars. It's not bad, but for a 2 Michelin star I would have expected much much better. The antelope was chewy, the wagyu course was a huge disappointment. The sea urchin was good, as was their caviar dish (the name escapes me right now). The dessert was meh. The service and ambience was very good.

Just ok. The value just isn’t there for this place, the food was good but nothing really stood out. Ambience and service is good overall, but would not come back again.

1. "Terrible experience! Food was bland and tasteless, felt like eating cardboard." 2. "Service was painfully slow, waited forever for our orders to arrive." 3. "The hygiene was appalling, found a hair in my dish and the restroom was filthy." 4. "Overpriced for the low-quality food served, definitely not worth the money." 5. "Rude staff with no regard for customer satisfaction, won't be returning." 6. "Unappetizing presentation, dishes looked like they were sloppily thrown together." 7. "Limited menu options, and the few dishes available were poorly executed." 8. "Had to send back multiple dishes due to being undercooked or overcooked." 9. "Ambiance was lacking, felt more like a cafeteria than a restaurant." 10. "Avoid at all costs! This place is a complete disappointment."

the 8-course tasting menu scores high marks for dare-do and originality. it takes guts to serve bone marrow, and it takes talent to make it taste better than fois gras. some unexpected combinations work amazingly well (like the carrots with dates), others less so, but all are pared perfectly with off-the-beaten-path wines. however, the microscopic portions left us completely hungry – so to truly appreciate saison, sneak in a piece of pizza.