Woodward's Garden
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 621-7122
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Otis Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 6pm-10pm
Message from Woodward's Garden
Everyday is Valentines day at Woodward's Garden Restaurant!
- Fresh, Organic Dinners
- Romantic Setting
- Reservations Recommended
Paid advertisement by Woodward's Garden.
Editorial Review for Woodward's Garden – by Daniel Liszt
The Scene
In-the-know-diners seek out this unassuming restaurant located between the Castro and the Mission. Beneath a ceiling fan, the exhibition kitchen occupies as much space as the L-shaped seating that surrounds it. A few old-fashioned portraits of British women hang on pastel green walls, while a chandelier and wall sconces decorate the auxiliary dining room. A lone waitress provides efficient service throughout the restaurant.
The Food
Flavor combinations leap off the plate and will have diners returning to experience all 12 seasonal items. The arugula salad is studded with grilled Adriatic figs, each stuffed with gorgonzola and wrapped by prosciutto for a sweet and savory treat that oozes with every gooey bite. The full-bodied cranberry bean soup swims with house-made fennel sausage and lemon crème fraiche. Photogenic sautéed halibut is dressed with cilantro pesto, and presented atop humus and a ratatouille rainbow of peppers, eggplant and squash.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSave room for decadent desserts, like a smooth vanilla bean panna cotta with raspberries.
What to WearDress for warm weather. The restaurant can get hot, as the kitchen is located in the middle of dining room.
The ExtrasEach season the restaurant offers a cookbook filled with recipes ($6).
User Reviews for Woodward's Garden
02/05/2008 Posted by august26
I was very pleased with my experience at Woodward's Garden. The service was great (I am pretty sure it was one of the owners) and the meal was fantastic. It was nice because you didn’t feel rushed through your meal.(mine was a salad, then my entree and we or desert. There was no get out of here vibe that most restaurants put on you once you've stopped eating. That alone makes Woodward's stand out in the crowd.
Pros: fresh flowers on each table, great food, wine, service
Cons: parking was a bit hard.
01/14/2008 Posted by graymalkin
it all started with making the reservation: they were rather abrupt with us and made us believe that they were bending over backwards to "fit us in" & although we were making reservations the same day of our dinner, i did not expect the attitude. being an optimist, though, i was secure in knowing that the reservation was secure and i was looking forward to the experience. once there, the restaurant was half empty during prime dining hours and i began to wonder what else was in store for us since one would think that they would be happy to have our business. we were greeted very coldly by a woman who turned-out also to be our server. she was very off-putting and really made the experience rather sour as she remained cold and aloof throughout the entire evening -- not even a glimmer of a smile crossing her face. we were dressed well & polite so i was all the more confused by her behaviour but i'm just not capable of being rude and tried to be a pleasant patron. again, though, i thought that the food can make up for the poor service but alas, no. the food was mediocre at best and certainly not worth the cost. also of note: the layout of the space was very peculiar with a tall bar that faces the corner entry & a rather cold "back room" which could really use a little tlc. they really did not take advantage of their very promising space and it's my professional opinion that they should fire their architect. one positive thing to mention, though, the wine was quite delicious. but alas, i will not go back.
Pros: potentially amazing space if someone else were to take it over & remodel it.
Cons: cold & aloof staff.
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