Maharani
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 775-1988
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Polk Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Indian Food 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-9:45pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:15pm
Message from Maharani
The most honored Indian Restaurant in America; featuring Fantasy Room.
- #1 Indian in SF--Chronicle
- Ten Most Romantic--About.com
- Top 6 in SF--Money Magazine
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Editorial Review for Maharani – by Marcia Gagliardi
In Short
The main dining area, the Peacock Room, is cozy with hand-painted murals and dim lighting. But the adjoining Fantasy Room, with private booths and four prix-fixe menus (including a vegetarian option), is what this restaurant is famed for. The main room's a la carte menu features a range of Indian classics, such as the popular tikka masaa and saag paneer, as well as a mixed tandoori platter. Warm naan and tasty bread items are made-to-order.
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Insider Tips
ParkingIt's worth the one-block walk for reduced rate validated parking at the Cathedral Hill Hotel on Van Ness: $4 for three hours.
Where to SitWhile a bit expensive, the dining experience in the Fantasy Room promises to be one of a kind.
Know Before You GoOrder Fantasy Menu number four receive and get a complimentary signed copy of a book of love poems written by the owner himself.
User Reviews for Maharani
10/15/2007 Posted by malmec
From reading reviews and the restaurant's website, I had high expectations. There were 6 of us, so we did not eat in the Fantasy Room. The staff was nice but enough went wrong during the meal that I couldn't enjoy it. We were never asked if we wanted drinks before our order was taken, therefore the apperitifs came when the food arrived. This was 20 minutes after ordering them, and then only half of the drinks arrived. Two entrees came, which looked like appetizers and were treated as such. So one person's entree was eaten by all of us! Papadam came, without the dipping sauces. They were eaten, then the sauces came, but not any papadam. $14 a glass for California Pinot? In an Indian restaurant? The food was good, but not great. The staff did try to rectify things, but the service was uneven. Dessert was great though and the chef did accomodate one guest who had strict dietary restrictions. The decor didn't add anything to the atmosphere. I think there are better Indian places with great food (Masala in the Sunset).
Pros: Great desserts
Cons: Uneven service, avaerage food
07/30/2007 Posted by bucnasty
I had dinner in the resturaunt last night an it was an absolutely wonderful experience. We had tandoori chicken and it is the best we have ever had. Probably the best Indian resturaunt i've ever been to.The wine has a very good selection and i was impressed by the overall ambience. Check it out..
Pros: Tandoori items are wonderful
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