Reviews 25 Lusk

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John Keefer
+5
To start, the cocktails are intriguing and the wine list broad enough for proper food pairings without overloading you with redundant choices. We had pork and Alaskan char. The pork was perfectly cooked and the combination of flavors produced a new flavor with every bite. Our waiter was right on it and made excellent recommendations. Clean, fun, elegant but hip.
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Sherie Jacobs
+5
From the greeting at the door, to the host, to all the fabulous servers, to the bar staff and waitstaff; this is the place you want to visit and make a big impact. The food is other worldly and an experience unto itself which I will get to in a minute. My friend made a reservation for 6:45PM for my Birthday Dinner. To me that was amazing, just being able to find a beautiful space to have a little dinner party and anyone that knows me understands that food to me is love. This is love on high. Clearly Chef Dolan and his partner in crime Bourdon know what they are doing! I love their philosophy and passion for creating an overall experience with food that shows off phenomenal flavors and unexpected surprises. This is not for the faint of heart, if you're bringing a Burger King budget; you are not really ready for this experience. IF you want a forever imprint on your life, this is the place; at least for me. We sat at the 'Clark' table, in the dining room; upstairs by the window. Perfection! Then we met David, our wonderful, sarcastically funny server. He was playful but knew when to pullback and provided a tour of words through the history of the restaurant without sounding 'canned' and although he had another large party next to us; most would never know that. The service was spot on, slow enough to enjoy and we never had a lull where we felt forgotten; our water (sparking) was always full, wine (Rose, our own, Pinot Noir, Muscato) was topped off, drinks (Canival en Oaxa, Camomile Tea, Espresso), were flowing, food was placed perfectly all in-front of us at the same time (nice touch)! BUT THE FOOD!!! THE FOOD Was incredible! Starting off with taro chips with garlic dip and some yummy Togarshi popcorn which was delightful with that amazing Japanese shichimi spice and some nori on top! Then we decided on a bunch of apps to share. We tried the baby lettuce and endive with crispy sunchokes, fennel and an amazing blood orange vinaigrette that I could have had by the cupful. A black trumpet mushroom ravioli with English peas, chipolini onion, Thai basil and truffles that was dynamite and not 'heavy' feeling. The tuna tartare with pineapple, cilantro, avo, mint and cilantro was to die for and again not 'heavy' feeling. Light and so fresh! Pork Belly what was crispy and juicy underneath. Foie Gras that was served with raspberry jam and crispy toast was one of my favorite things to eat overall. It was divine! Then there was the grilled octopus which I never would have ordered but on the recommendation of David; nice surprise, perfectly cooked and the lobster navarin (French Ragout w/Potatoes) accompaniment was a nice paring! That was my favorite dish of the evening. For our mains we had the Arctic Char with green onion marmalade (so good), black rice and hearts of palm. I really liked the bite I had of it, well prepared and the jam made the rice so delicious I could see eating the whole thing. The Sakura pork tenderloin was nothing short of a party in the mouth. The pork, bacon vinaigrette and egg bite was definitely a suare that you want to participate in over and over again! My friend ordered the fried chicken and I didn't try it, but she didn't complain and cleared her plate so it must have been excellent :). I had the roasted duck breast with pickled pumpkin, roasted shallot, endive and dark apple ginger glaze. It was so yummy, probably the best entree of duck I have ever had. I also ordered green beans with hoisin sauce and pancetta for the table, super surprisingly great for green beans. That sauce should be bottled and sold because it was a hit! There was also dessert. Deconstructed red velvet cake, a pear parfait and a sampling of deserts. While it's not my 'thing' to eat dessert anymore, I did try everything and if you like that sort of thing I highly recommend the parfait, everything else is okay but a waste of carbs! Overall, 25 Lusk exceeded expectations. I'm told they are opening a rooftop deck which will make this a destination restaurant for Giants games, locals looking to celebrate life and people from everywhere that want to experience what makes San Francisco so great!
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Kelly E Bell
+5
A fabulous place for a date night, birthday or anniversary celebration as well as a great place to drink and dine on any evening. Can’t wait to go back!
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John Solymosi
+5
Awesome place to grab a drink and have some great food.
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Morris Cohn
+5
Great place for food and drinks. Never had a bad experience.
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Leanne Powell Alexander
+5
INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS food!!!!! Friendly, personable and attentive staff. Beautiful restaurant. Thank you Randy and staff for a wonderful anniversary meal!!! We loved it!
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Shamika Marie Abraham
+5
This place is amazing! Perfect for a birthday day dinner or an anniversary... have to get back asap for brunch which I hear is excellent �
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Philippa Kerslake
+5
Absolutely beautiful food and the service was impeccable.
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Maria Jocson Amon
+5
We had brunch - Food and service were great. Will definitely be back and give dinner a try and hang out at the lounge for drinks with friends. �
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Rachel Way
+5
Visited for Restaurant Week with a party of 3. For $45 we each got a choice of a small plate, entree (also on the smaller side), and dessert. All of the dishes were enjoyable and especially the sauces on each. Waiter was very friendly with great drink recommendations such as the pear and fennel cocktail. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
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Drake Fenlon
+5
By far one of the most curated and thoughtful meals I’ve ever had in my life. Chef Matt Dolan has an immense passion for food and serving his patrons. The food, the atmosphere and the experience I had during my meal will be hard to beat. Highly highly recommend!
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Saminda Wijegunawardena
+4
3.5 stars yearning to be 4. think just ordered the wrong things. My wife had 5-star pancakes with strawberries and syrup and went al Harry met Sally food-gasm on it. am sure it was awesome but I was dealing with the buyer's remorse of a slightly dry and underwhelming lobster @ bacon roll. Our friend had the octopus Benedict that was apparently on par with the afore mentioned epic 'cakes so tried a bite and it was pretty damn good. was left thinking why didn't save the bacon from my lackluster lobster BLT and use it on the spare eggs Benedict she offered me. Or just gotten the burger instead. The road not taken... The cocktails were legit, make sure you order one or several. The Bloody Mary had a special roasted tomato house mix, giving it a smokey rich taste. Not my favorite but interesting. The Gold Rush with bourbon was epic though, make sure you ask for it off-menu. Dec 2015.
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Brian Mitchell
+4
VIP event so limited menu. Beautiful space. Drinks and apps were fantastic! The waitstaff were on point and very friendly. The short ribs were very tender and good. I wish they had a bit more flavor! That’s my only complaint.
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Elaine Ellis & Julien Pinol
+5
I’m French and I like good food ! Warm welcome from the chef, excellent service, recommandations such as the pear cocktail, the wine Cabernet franc and venison were amazing. Staff, atmosphere, and the most important the food were all excellent. In addition of that, my wife has a strong gluten free diet, and they made sure to offer her some delicious alternative. Thank you to chef Dolan, the staff for a beautiful evening.
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Ashley Mitchell
+5
Such a fun environment. Flavorful, unique cocktails and a short but delicious menu. Plenty of nooks to enjoy the atmosphere while feeling spaced apart from other groups. I'll definitely be back!
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Oscar Flores
+4
Great spot for social gathering or drinks with a wide array of drink options and settings from rooftop bar and restaurant to more formal dining at downstairs level.
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Sebastien Dolan
+5
Great service and general experience. Beautiful and absolutely delicious food. A must-try for anyone who hasn't yet gone.
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Anonymous Anonymous
+5
I loved this restaurant! The food was excellent and the setting was great. I will definitely be going again soon.
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Nikinite
+4
Liked it. Excellent food, great service, and nice atmosphere. Not much safe parking.
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David Grisham
+5
Great place great service food was on point
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anonymous anonymous
+5
awesome restaurant
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Willy Wong
+5