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XYZ

181 Third St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 817-7836
XYZ
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Howard Street
Hours:
Mon-Thu 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm, Fri 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm, Sat 6:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm, Sun 6:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm

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XYZ

Modern Californian cuisine, and destination bar. Instant reservations.

  • Reservations
  • Valet parking
  • French & Italian cuisine

The new wave of San Francisco cuisine served in an upscale, attractive environment by a sophisticated staff of friendly professionals. XYZ offers modern Californian featuring seasonal provencal French and Italian Influences. Executive Chef Paul Piscopo's menu is a showcase of Modern Californian cuisine prepared with seasonally fresh local ingredients. Delicious creations await you.

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Editorial Review for XYZ – by Joanna Currier

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.

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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.

User Reviews for XYZ

3 Star Rating: Average

10/17/2007 Posted by sallyvjj

I love the XYZ bar, the bartenders here are for sure lovely. Barry, Josh, Eric, Ann Marie are my favorite bartenders here. The small bites are good though. Calamari and french fries are things I want all the time here.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/24/2007 Posted by ms_brightside

my husband and i went to the xyz restaurant for my birthday, and were very disappointed with pretty much everything! the waiter/somelier was sooo unfriendly! he didnt smile at us even once. seemed like he could hardly bear with us dining there.... the food sounded so good, but it tasted so oily and heavy ( we were happy not to order the 3-course menu), even my husband couldn't finish his dish. we tried to finish our dinner and move to the W bar as soon as we could. and the bar was perfect, both drinks and service!

Pros: proximity to the W hotel bar!

Cons: food and service

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

Sleek decor and impressive dining next to the SFMOMA in the design-rich W Hotel.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

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

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet
  • Pay garage
  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 6:30am-10:30am
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 6pm-10:30pm
  • Fri 6:30am-10:30am
  • 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 6pm-11pm
  • Sat 6:30am-2:30pm
  • 6pm-11pm
  • Sun 6:30am-2:30pm
  • 6pm-10:30pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • American (New)
  • Californian

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Brunch
  • Hotel Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Quiet
  • Business Breakfast
  • Bar Scene
  • Open 7 Days
  • Lunch Spot
  • Notable Wine List
  • Carry Out
  • Valet Parking
  • Business Dining
  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Breakfast

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