San Francisco Restaurants
Michael Mina
335 Powell St
San Francisco, CA
Tel. 415/397-9222
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Chef Michael Mina, who became a celebrity chef while overseeing Aqua and was Bon Appétit Chef of the Year for 2005-2006, takes the small-plate dining concept to extremes at this sexy, swank spot. Previously the Compass Rose tearoom in the Westin St. Francis hotel, the cream-on-cream room, with deep leather lounge chairs and tables that are too wide for romance, sets the scene for this formal prix-fixe affair. But rather than three dishes, courses arrive as a ...
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Price Range: 3-course tasting menu $98; seasonal classic tasting menu $135
Open Hours: Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30-10pm; Sun 5:30-9:30pm
Cuisine: American
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Parking: Valet parking $17
Transportation: Bus: 2, 3, 4, 30, 38, 45, or 76
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Three stars trios
Posted by Caesar on November 2, 2008
It was difficult to get a reservation for the restaurant at the peak time so we reserved at the available early seating.
the highlights of the evening were the superb food especially the foie gras appetizer ( the best we tasted). the wine list was extensive with special emphasis on french wines.the sommelier (? johnny) was quite knowledgeable and helpful in chosing the wine to match the budget and the food.
i wished that he came back to our table more to discuss the wine but the place became very busy. the level of noise was high making an intimate chat difficult.
again we felt the food was worth the high price.
Ugh.
Posted by Bob from Solvang from Solvang, CA on February 10, 2008
Mr. mina is too full of himself and got others to buy into it. too fu-fu and way overpriced (in vegas too). bring back the compass rose (and dewey's while you're at it).
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