Slanted Door
(415) 861-8032
1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco,
CA
94105
37.7953
-122.3939
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Financial District
What People Are Saying About Slanted Door
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The Scene
Dominated by a wall of glass overlooking the Bay Bridge, the clean-lined dining room is large enough to hold the ever-present crowds. A blue-green color scheme plays off the waterside location, and large tables made from cypress trees give a warm, cozy feel to the otherwise minimalist space. The sizable bar area has low-slung seating on one side and a sleek granite bar down the other. Knowledgeable servers guide diners through the menu.
The Food
With his insistence on fresh, high-quality ingredients, Chef Charles Phan's Vietnamese-inspired menu appeals to diners unfamiliar with Southeast Asian fare. Starters such as spring rolls--crisp bites filled with shrimp, pork and fresh green herbs--and green papaya salad are consistent crowd-pleasers. Meat dishes are well-prepared if unadventurous, from succulent lamb chops accompanied by tamarind sauce to shaking beef, which is surprisingly bland. Seafood dishes stand out, such as halibut enlivened by a tangy ginger sauce.
User Reviews
jimmypeace
November 19, 2008
Being Vietnamese I will say this, the food is a little over rated for the price. You can get the same or better elsewhere. What makes up for it is the fresh seafood and the nice ambiance! It makes it so much worth it. Don't forget to make reservations! It is always booked and is the number one overbooked restaurant on opentable dot c o m. It's also nice it's on the pier.
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smithy11
October 27, 2008
The Spring roles are delicious, the shrimp noodles are cooked perfectly, the view, of course, exquisite. I went on a Sunday afternoon and the service was great. I loved everything about The Slanted Door and I'm very excited to find my new favorite place to have lunch, dinner and drinks.
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capricorn2008
September 22, 2008
WORST SERVICE I'VE EVER HAD from the minute I made the reservation to the minute I walked out the door. Staff is slow, arrogrant and inefficient!!!!! The food was adequate but nothing special. Not only do I NOT recommend it, I wouldn't go back if you paid me to eat there! When I go out for a "nice" lunch or dinner I expect to be treated as a guest, not as if they are doing me a favor by letting me eat there!!!!
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What to Drink:
The bar menu is designed to complement the Asian flavors, and with juices squeezed to order, the cocktails are worth the $9 splurge. The "Summer in the Danube"--sparkling wine with a hint of elderflower essence--is refreshing.
Know Before You Go:
No reservation? No worries--spots on the waiting list are available by calling the hostess, beginning each night at 5:30pm.
The Extras:
Parties of eight or more are required to set a prix-fixe menu in advance--diners choose one of three pre-selected appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Category:
Restaurants, Wholesale Importers
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Prix Fixe Menu
