XYZ

(415) 817-7836

181 Third St
San Francisco, CA 94103 37.7854 -122.4007

Neighborhoods: South Beach, Central East

What People Are Saying About XYZ

The Editor

Joanna Currier

Citysearch

The Scene
The sophisticated, chic interior of this spacious hotel restaurant has been touched up with Carrara marble table tops, mid-century modern hanging lamps, and soft, taupe suede seating. Circular, high-backed booths cocoon couples in intimacy; long tables behind a low dividing wall can be arranged comfortably for large groups. Wood floors, streaming curtains from extraordinarily high ceilings, and windows with a view of Third Street give a wide-open feel.

The Food
Fine dining here under chef Paul Piscopo includes a menu of crowd-pleasers sweetened (often literally) with expensive ingredients. A colorful salad of mizuna greens is topped with candied walnuts and Humboldt Fog goat cheese. Seared Sonoma foie gras is served atop toasted brioche with pickled huckleberries and a splash of red-wine reduction. Pan-roasted salmon comes piping hot with salsify cream and citrus risotto. But be on guard: Desserts can be cloyingly sweet.

Anonymous

January 28, 2009

We went to XYZ for dinner and drinks - I found it quite fun. The food was good and the drinks were better. Everyone was so nice and friendly. The atmosphere was great.

Anonymous

January 24, 2009

These guys have really good food for reasonable prices. Staff is nice and the place is inviting and clean. Location is ok, parking is always an issue in the city. If your in the area check it out.

Anonymous

November 14, 2008

As a college student I am always looking for good food that's inexpensive. I really enjoyed the food, and it came out to about $16 per person. The service was great, but could have a better location.

The Details on XYZ

Where to Sit:

The curvy, romantic booths here are winners for special dates.

Look Good:

Dress to impress here--though not as fashion-forward the bar, the restaurant still attracts a sophisticated crowd.

What to Drink:

Close proximity to the popular XYZ bar and nightclub means an array of specialty cocktails--but expect a wait for anything from the bar.

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