(415) 929-2300
495 Geary Street
(Taylor Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7869
-122.4112
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7am-9:30am, 11:30am-1:30pm
Sat-Sun Brunch 8am-1pm
Sun-Thu Dinner 6pm-10pm
Fri Sat Dinner 6pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Asia de Cuba at Clift
Last updated 8.12.09
What People Are Saying About Asia de Cuba at Clift
The Editor
Joanna Currier
Citysearch
The Scene – Phillipe Stark's soaring, glamorously be-draped space -- complete with a high, crucifix-shaped communal table in etched Murano mirrored glass -- provides an impressive, red, candle-lit backdrop for fashion-forward face time. Towering leather booths and jungle print carpet complete the design-rich atmosphere. If the ambience or prices don't succeed, the open view onto the scene at the legendary Redwood Room lounge will certainly take your breath away. – – The Food – Expect dramatic presentations to match the lofty surroundings. Six beef dumplings "two…
02/02/08
Wonderful Evening
by audreyjl at Citysearch
There are a lot of bad reviews of Asia De Cuba so I went ready to be disappointed and was pleasantly surprised. We went earlier than normal for us for dinner - around 6:15 instead of the normal 8 or 9 dinner time so perhaps this was why our experience was so nice compared to others...? We were seated immediately, service was wonderful, they had good wine choices and our waiter, James I believe helped us a ton with the menu. We ended up only ordering about half of what we initially thought we would need and he warned us of the HUGE serving sizes and helped us avoid not eating half of our food and also helped to keep our bill to a much more reasonable amout than it would have been for a ton of wasted food. Everything we tried we really liked. Some of the dishes were actually a little too rich for just us, it would have been better if there were one or two other people eating with us to share, but that being said - rich taste is always nice. I was very happy with our meal and hope to be returning soon.
- Pros: good service, beautiful decor, yummy food
- Cons: pricey - but that should be known before even walking in
04/20/07
i'm a harsh critic.
by subject2change at Citysearch
what can i say, i enjoy fine dining everywhere from Supperclub - Frisson - Grand Cafe - Ponzu - you name it, + ASIA DE CUBA. i visited asia de cuba on my birthday last year and i found the food phenomenal. being that it was my birthday that day, i can be a veryyyyy harsh critic and picky; i can only have the best for my birthday. i do see some bad reviews re: asiadecuba but i found my experience the complete opposite, whree service is definitely great (joking waiters, sincere smiles) and deLICIOUSS food! i did not order what the person (who commented below me) ordered, my best friend who has visited asiadecuba many times ordered what she knows tastes the absolute best: the entree which had sticky rice on it (forgot the name), the chicken, + the "jamaican me crazy" beverage. i found all flavors to be consistent and fresh, surprising me by how delicious it was! i would definitely go back. to all citysearchers, make your own judgment and try not to be swayed by the bad comments. =] evryone's experience is different!.
- Pros: ambience, romantic dining, fresh food, great alcoholic bev., friendly staff
- Cons: none that comes to mind.
03/16/07
AWFUL EXPERIENCE, DO NOT REPEAT MY MISTAKE!!!
by katerinka at Citysearch
WHEN I SAW A 1000 POINT PROMOTION FOR ASIA DE CUBA ON THE OPENTABLE, I DECIDED - WHY NOT? I WAS WARNED BY COUPLE OF FRIENDS THAT IT IS OVERPRICED AND THE FOOD IS AVERAGE, I ALSO READ THE UNPLEASANT REVIEWS ABOUT IT, BUT I JUST COULD NOT BELIEVE IT CAN BE THAT BAD!!! I SHOULD HAVE ALSO BEEN ALARMED BY THE STAFF BEING SURPRISED BY OUR RESPONSE THAT WE ARE NOT VISITORS - APPARENTLY EVERYONE LOCAL SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN COME AND EAT THERE. BEAUTIFUL SETTING, STAFF WAS VERY NICE, BUT THAT IS WHERE ALL THE PROS END! I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT IN SAN FRANCISCO, WHICH SUCH A COMPETITIVE RESTAURANT SCENE, A PLACE LIKE THIS CAN EXIST! TUNA TARTAR APPERTIZER WAS BELOW AVERAGE AND THE ENTREE ($95!!! COBE BEEF AND LOBSTER TAILS PLATE) WAS ALMOST UNEATABLE! THE WAITER DID NOT MENTION THAT LOBSTER WILL BE WRAPPED IN BACON(!!!) WHICH ABSOLUTELY RUINED THE TASTE OF SUPPOSEDLY SWEET AND TENDER MEAT. COFFEE IS $5 A CUP AND IS SERVED IN CHEAP 25-CENT CUPS. MANAGERS RESPONSE TO US SAYING WE HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE - "I AM SORRY YOU DID, BUT, YOU KNOW, A LOT OF PEOPLE EAT HERE AND LIKE IT"!!!
- Cons: EVERYTHING!!!
The Details on Asia de Cuba at Clift
What to Drink:
Cocktails meet high standards, including the Lychee and Elderflower Fizz with champagne.
The Extras:
There's a full menu of vegetarian dishes, including vegetable spring rolls and green tea soba noodles.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Date Spot, Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Bar Scene
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