Gardenias

12-31-2022 - Most of the times I forget this place when I am thinking of eating out. However every time I come here, I think to myself that I have to come back more often. Overall: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food Ordered.. - Bread & Butter: Served warm so it was a good start. - Leeks, dijon-vinaigrette, hard cooked eggs: Deliciously braised leeks and what’s not to love about eggs. - Winter squash, leek soup with chickpeas & rosemary: Piping hot - Dungeness crab, caper shallot cream, dill Toasts: Local Crab was a bonus - Crispy onion cakes w cucumber-radish kimchi: Mouthwatering. Loved the veggies on top

The food was astounding, to every detail. The flavor profiles were unique and varied, not to mention mind-bendingly good. We are immense foodies, and this restaurant is now our favorite in San Francisco. The warm vibe, wonderful service, and calm atmosphere is a perfect complement to food that feels like home. Romantic and great for small groups. Worthy of a first date or anniversary. The wine was incredible. Thank you for a great night out!

Delicious food, a bit overpriced though for the size of an entree, however is of a good quality spice and tenderness level. Cod was very juicy and melting from the second you bite it. Beets and citrus salad is of a new experience opening a desired taste of blood orange with beets complete with mediterranean olive oil and vinegar. Scallop Crudo had that little bite added to the fresh mixed seasoning having a hard time to figure out what it was (assuming jalapeños). Due to the pandemic the place had to have both doors open which in the mid spring evening made inside dinner experience it feel a little bit on the cold side.

Everything was perfect - from the owner greeting us on arrival, to a great wine list, a cozy and elegant space (and tables positioned so one can actually have a conversation), expertly prepared dishes (short ribs, duck leg, fig/burrata/prosciutto, gnocchi all superb), attentive service. Our only complaint ..... we didn’t discover it months ago! This is our new neighborhood go to place.