Saison

Saison is a new american restaurant San Francisco South Beach located in United States.

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250
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  • Phone

    (415) 828-7990

  • Website

    saisonsf.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

178 Townsend St San Francisco , CA 94107 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Bar Service, Delivery
Menus Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar

Comments / 64


Keywords:

tasting menu locally sourced food trendy desserts great value quiet restaurants bar ice cream chefs toast dinner wraps pricey takes reservations open kitchen good for special occasions town tangerine meats
H K

The menu is always changing, and that's exciting with fresh ingredients from California. Expect to enjoy a 3 he meal. Don't forget to add caviar service!!

Andy Wang

Checking off the only 3 Michelin star restaurant in the Bay Area I haven't been to. Definitely lives up to the hype. I give the experience equal to Chef 's counter at Meadowood and food tad less

Wine Spectator

Saison wine director Mark Bright rapidly built the list from 875 wines to more than 3,000 choices. In a tradition that began with the pop-up, every diner is welcomed with a glass of Krug Champagne . Read more

jansen c

Highly recommend to reserve a table close to the open kitchen . The main pork dish was a bit flat but overall it’s a good tasting menu . 20% tip and a SF mandate fee automatically added to the bill

Brian Strauss

Mind blowingly good. Mind blowingly expensive . A glass of Krug greeted us while we took off our coats. Oodles of courses out of a dream. Spring for the caviar addition because once in a lifetime.

Eater

Saison’s tasting menu costs $398 per person. Before a meal veers into sea urchin , abalone , and hairy pig , for example, you might be served a mound of caviar paired with biscuits fresh from the oven. Read more

Eater

Experience the state 's most expensive restaurant for a cheap price with the a la carte options that are pulled straight from their tasting menu . Make a reservation soon before the secret gets out. Read more

Kat 🐱

The sea urchin with liquid toast and tangerine ice cream are just beyond amazing.

AFAR Media

The wrap may have been the most beautiful dish, but my highlight was a tuna tartare . For dessert , he hit the perfect note by piping warm nuvola de pecora into a brioche baked with honey . Read more

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John Skenes does an amazing job infusing fresh local ingredients in his menu. Tasting menu is heavily seafood based - $398 per person. Amazing food, amazing service. 3 Michelin star worthy.

Winson Wong

My personal favorite restaurant in SF. Yes it's expensive and only for special occasions but the food was amazing. Very seafood based menu, could see the open kitchen , amazing service. Worth it.

Eater

Bill Addison's review: "With one cocktail , tax, and tip, it was easily the most expensive meal of my life. The meal was also easily among the most remarkable of my life." Read more

Eater

The nightly dishes change often, achieving the artsy , evocative heights chefs of Josh Skenes ' ilk aspire to, but — most importantly — they are damn delicious. Read more

Chi-Chi Liang

The salon area offers both the full tasting menu and a la carte options. Although further away from the open kitchen , it's next to the window so makes for a good bright spot on a nice day!

Condé Nast Traveler

“I recall wondering what type of vinegar was used in a dish, expecting wine . It turned out to be fermented sea cucumber guts. Doesn’t sound great, but it was so subtle and delicious.” - Mitchell Davis Read more

Başak Paşalı

Great food, horrible music . They really have to do something to match the music and the vibe with the sophisticated food they serve. The music makes you feel like you are in Mcdonalds.

Edwina McGregor

Such an amazing dining experience. The food here is incredible. Although a bit on the expensive side – worth it though!

Raul Keally

Wine pairing is quite a bit of wine so it may be best to have the sommelier pick a couple glasses instead. Staff is great here ask them lots of questions during this special dining experience.

TripExpert

"This award-winning restaurant , notorious for having one of the priciest tasting menus in the United States , recently moved...to a 19th-century, brick-and-timber building." -Fodors on TripExpert Read more

Mary Lee

Tasting menu without add-ons (no truffle menu extension needed). Get there a bit early so you can have a glass of complimentary champagne at the bar

Jonathan Snook

Had a seat by the kitchen, making it a delight to watch them prepare the food. Every dish was prepared and presented well .

Serious Eats

Chef Joshua Skenes ' fine dining destination in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood also has an ambitious bar program.

Shriya Siripuram

Sea cucumber and uni attracted us to the discovery menu. Pricey but definitely the most fresh tasting fine dining meal of my life.

Chris Pantages

If you go as a single, try to get the table closest to the kitchen. It only seats one and it's basically a front row seat for all the action.

P Z

Classic, clean . But not a revelation. If you think that $300 should go beyond impeccable technique, should be inventive, artistic , and truly delightful...this may not be the place for you.

ginny h

Every bite was fantastic. Service was not pretentious . It was a bit cold sitting outside. But what can you do with Covid?

Staff Picks

Saison was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more

Robert Rowe

...entrance is through their kitchen! They serve seasonally fresh & locally sourced food exquisitely, which is meticulously prepared, unique, & very delicious! 8-Course Menu + Wine pairing = Fantastic Read more

GourmetLive

Saison might be the consummate San Francisco fine dining experience. Chef Joshua Skenes and partner and wine director Mark Bright describe the Saison experience as “rustic luxury .”

Gilt City

Chef Joshua Skenes ’ dishes are seasonal and local, paying homage to California’s bounty while honoring a French education ascertained under chefs like Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Jean Georges.

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

No menus here, just chef 's selections like Parmesan custard , cod in coconut curry , or morels stuffed with pigeon farci. – Green Guide Editor

janice bailon

They're only open on the weekends and are reservation only but trust me, the food will blow you away. The menu changes every week to stay true to farm fresh ideals. Be careful of the farm egg once you Read more

Andreas Ehn

Make sure you get the uni on juice-soaked Tartine Bakery toast . It's amazing.

Megan DeWitt

One of the best tasting menus and dining experiences in the country .

Andreas Ehn

Not just a three-star Michelin restaurant , but also a great cocktail bar .

Brian T

Number 37 in top 50 restaurants in the world

Lauren H

$1K well-spent. Don't forget to get cozy in the $500 cashmere throw at your table.

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Reserve the Chef’s Table and you’ll be sitting smack in the middle of the kitchen with prime views of all the action. - Inspector

SLD Laser

Soraa LED MR16 lamps used throughout the restaurant , including the kitchen

Bar S

Cocktail good, food so different and so delicious!

Dan Money

the music is garbage and totally out of line with the vibe. service not that great. patrons are trash that don't know how to dress . but I guess for SF this is as good as they can muster?

Best of

Book a reservation for your anniversary in advance at Saison, which after being awarded two Michelin stars once again, is one of the best restaurants in the world and SF's foodie crown jewel. Read more

Annie Wu

If you can't be in Burgundy , be at Saison 😋

Jeshua Borges

Probably the most innovative bar in town .

Michael

F&W: Check out Fat Noodle when it opens in 2015

Cynthia Chew

Super generous wine pairing ! We shared the pairing and still had a plenty good buzz!

Tatiana Lutz

Amazing experience!

Cherylynn Norona

Sit at the Chef's Table for the Ultimate Dining Experience! Worth every penny!!!

Henry Tang

3 Star, most $$$$ place in SF

SF Weekly

SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Editorial Pick - BEST RESTAURANT ESCAPE

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