The Terrace at The Ritz Carlton
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 296-7465
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Pine Street
- Hours:
- Sun 6:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-9:30pm, Mon 6:30am-11am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-9:30pm, Tue-Sat 6:30am-11am, 11:30am-2:30pm
Message from The Terrace at The Ritz Carlton
"Best Brunch, Outdoor Dining" -- San Francisco Magazine
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Editorial Review for The Terrace at The Ritz Carlton – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
A brick courtyard, an elegant fountain and a profusion of well-tended flowers make this the loveliest and most civilized venue for alfresco dining in the city, particularly for lunch and weekend brunch. The interior of the restaurant is charming as well, with delicate French decor, pastel hues and stately oil paintings. The Terrace serves terrific Californian-Mediterranean food that takes full advantage of the area's seasonal bounty.
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Insider Tips
When to GoSunday's luxurious brunch can satisfy all cravings, from golden caviar to made-to-order omelettes. Savor all this variety while surrounded by lush gardens and live jazz.
Where to SitOn a warm day, dine al fresco at a courtyard table covered by an umbrella.
User Reviews for The Terrace at The Ritz Carlton
11/21/2005 Posted by ladycshell
I was celebrating my 50th birthday. It was without a doubt the WORST service I have ever experienced. If you think re-folding napkins is good service, you'll be happy. We were completely ignored. After asking to be moved from the outside, we were placed next to the open door, so it was still cold and drafty. We only saw our waiter once and that was after flagging him down for the champagne we ordered 20 minutes ago. The food was okay...way too many salads. The only offerings for hot, carved foods were leg of lamb and a filet of cod. The Belgian waffles tasted under-cooked. My "special" treat for my birthday were a couple of cookies from a box, with Happy Birthday spelled out in thin chocolate on the plate. Oh, and the jazz band? Way too tired to keep working. Horrible experience for an astronomical price.
Pros: none
Cons: Bad service, mediocre food, very expensive
04/07/2005 Posted by jane_smly
I booked a lunch to try their $24.95 tasting menus one Saturday afternoon. Because of the weather we didn't get to sit outside the Terrace. Indoors, the decor was so indescribably dull, it reminded me of Hong Kong hotels from the 1970's. Or 1950's. It looked like an old lady's boudoir, with pastelly wallpaper and "baroque" feel. I was amazed to learn later that this hotel was actually built much later. The food tasted like it was from the 1950's. You get what you pay for. The coffee was not included in the tasting menu and was $8-10 a cup. So the entire lunch set you back about $90-95. What a waste of money for a very average experience in a hotel lunch room. Don't be seduced, it's not an elegant lunch as the website would have you imagine.
Pros: Good wait service
Cons: Average boring food, Horribly expensive, Dull old world decor
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