Jardiniere Restaurant
(415) 861-5555
300 Grove St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.778
-122.4215
Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Jardiniere Restaurant
The Editor
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Citysearch
Warm yet cosmopolitan, this brick powerhouse draws a moneyed crowd to its plush two levels. Given its location, Jardiniere is a popular pre- and post-symphony hangout. Since 1997, Jardiniere has offered superb Cal-French fare highlighting seasonal ingredients. Though owner Traci Des Jardins no longer mans the stoves, the menu hews to her vision. Creamy butternut squash soup with a whisper of ginger is an autumnal delight, as is the lightly balanced Dungeness crab, avocado and orange appetizer. Hearty roast lamb loin with flageolet beans and kale wards off winter chill, as do tender braised short ribs. Fresh steelhead salmon or swordfish are lighter and equally satisfying. For dessert, the bonne bouche platter is filled with whimsies like house-made truffles and chocolate petit fours.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 24, 2008
Elegance and opulence in the Civic Center area. This is a great special occasion restaurant, wonderful food and superb service, but you expect this at this price tag. Not for the light of wallet! The rooms (up and down) are lovely, with a timeless Art Nouveau feel. Very romantic
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November 24, 2008
Went here for a friend's birthday and tried the taster's menu. Food was delicious- But be ready b/c this is def one of those spots where you are paying for small portions, ambiance, and all that good stuff. Would go for special occaissions, but the hefty price tag doesn't make it a regular spot for me.
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jamesbeswick
March 11, 2008
Where to start... The valet guys are rude. The servers are overworked and even the good ones can't turn around food because the kitchen isn't ready. The cheese board is the most expensive on Planet Earth. The place is LOUD, and I mean totally, unacceptably loud for a restaurant. And the whole experience is way to expensive for what it is. Having said that, the food's pretty good - when it eventually arrives and it's quite a cool spot. But the negatives really need to be fixed to justify a $100 a head with little alcohol.
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Where to Sit:
The downstairs dining room can get noisy. Request an upstairs table for greatest dining enjoyment.
When to Go:
On a performance nights, arrive no later than 5:45pm for an 8pm curtain.
Parking:
Valet parking is $10, and you can leave your car with them if you're going to a performance after dinner. Only cash is accepted.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Celeb Hangout, Fine Dining, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
