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(415) 995-2061
860 Folsom St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
37.781
-122.4025
Neighborhoods: SoMa (South of Market), SoMa, Central East
What People Are Saying About Oola
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Open a heavy, two-story-high door on this desolate stretch of Folsom and find a welcoming blend of raw grit and modern elegance. Exposed-brick walls are juxtaposed with gauzy curtains that hang over each one of the three person-deep booths. A row of squat white-leather stools give a whimsical feel to the otherwise industrial-looking space. – – The Food – A short-but-sweet menu is full of comfort food favorites pulled from many culinary traditions. The powerhouses of France and Italy are well-represented, with duck confit served with ratatouille and chicken…
04/25/09
In my hood
by djraoul at Citysearch
I love the atmosphere and the food. The also have an intimate upstairs area. I would also check out their other restaurant called Local which is a bit more casual.
- Pros: great food
- Cons: make reservations, walk in could take a while
05/15/08
Horrible service, disappointing management and mediocre food
by Kibert at Citysearch
A friend of mine took me to this restaurant, having heard great things about it. Recommendations were sadly WRONG.
The food was mediocre at best; the wait staff was slow and unresponsive. After a $100 meal (for two) and generous tip (work was paying) we were asked to leave to make room for people with reservations. Then we had to ask AGAIN for our leftovers (for the dog), only to have them open several packages to identify which was ours.
As we were leaving, I asked to speak with the manager, who when I explained our experience didn't even offer a "sorry".
I do not have a single good thing to say about the experience.
02/17/08
Mediocre food, terrible service
by ewilkin at Citysearch
I had heard great things about Oola so I was really looking forward to trying it out. Huge disappointment. Not only was the food over-sauced and overcooked (I had the ribs and they were fatty, over-caramelized leather strips), but the service was some of the worst I've experienced in San Francisco. For example, we ordered a bottle of wine and after reminding the waiter twice and waiting 30 minutes, they brought and poured us the wrong bottle. They forgot my friend's appetizer (soup), and when they finally brought it out they forgot the spoon which took another 10 minutes to get. The profiteroles were hard as a brick FROZEN (they don't even make them there). The waiter was rude to top it all off.
In short, save your money and do not eat here.
- Pros: Easy valet parking
- Cons: Food, service
The Details on Oola
What to Drink:
An eclectic selection of wines by the glass are mostly less than $10. If you bring your own bottle, corkage is $15.
When to Go:
Oola is one of the few decent restaurants open for a late-night bite. It's open until midnight weekdays, and 1am on the weekends.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Bar Scene
