Farallon
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 956-6969
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Powell Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Farallon – by Bethany Jean Clement
The Scene
The famous blown-glass jellyfish chandeliers, sinuous lines and cheeky aquatic motif create a submarine dreamworld--this is premier dining, Lost City of Atlantis style. Older well-heeled patrons, special-occasion visitors and curious tourists alike are served with pomp.
The Food
The oft-changing seasonal menu offers lushly presented seafood dishes that are consistently elaborate and sometimes inspired. Playful "ravioli," in which black caviar fills scallops acting as pasta, is creamy and deliciously oceanic, but a Maine lobster appetizer with angel hair pasta suffers from an oversweet champagne fondue. The Alaskan king salmon entree is perfectly seared and enhanced by every element of its complex accoutrements, including kale, butter beans and fried squid. Flaky Hawaiian ono rests atop disappointingly plain, flat potato ravioli that tangerine, braised endive and black truffle scrapings cannot revive. Desserts can be disappointing, especially a gummy Meyer lemon cheesecake.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Where to SitThe Pool Room is where to see and be seen, but the balcony hidden at the top of the grand staircase is quieter and more intimate.
When to GoGet tickets to a show and make a night of it: A three-course, pre-theater prix-fixe menu is served until 6pm.
The ExtrasThree private dining rooms with the same under-the-sea decor are located on the fourth floor; call (415) 956-6998 to book your party.
User Reviews for Farallon
08/29/2008 Posted by JohnRoss12
First of all, this is a high end restaurant, they take reservations, and most people go well dressed. I like to go to restaurants with great food but I do not like to dress up, and its nice to have the option to dress just "comfortable". The food is very good and up to what you expect at this price range. The service is good too, although I personally do not like to be asked how everything is while I have my mouth full. It is considered good service to check up on the customer so I guess they are just doing their job. They always have something new on the menu and often redo their entire menu with new items. All in all, a typical dinner here with no wine and dessert will cost you about $75 per person. If that is in your price range for a special occasion or just because you want to have great food, I can certainly recommend The Farallon to you.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Price
03/07/2008 Posted by raeanded
Our experience started with the butter which was great and went uphill from there. The Mediterannean Shellfish Soup was light and incredibly flavorful. The seared Kona Blue Kampachi with a light paprika dusting with a truffle ravioli and carmelized onion jus was a new taste sensation for us. The Hawaiin Walu melted in our mouths and the caramel apple sundae with brown butter pecan brittle made me want more. The service was impeccable and this was on Saturday night!
Pros: don't even have to go outside if you are at the Post Thestre
Cons: pricey but worth it
Users Like You Also Viewed
Civic Center
Polk & McAllister
San Francisco, CA 94102
Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
