Three Seasons
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 567-9989
- Cross Street:
- Lombard Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Three Seasons – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
The restaurant is set in a dark, basement room with bamboo screens, soft lights and '60s-influenced sci-fi furniture. The menu features contemporary takes on classic Vietnamese dishes, like crisp rice-flour crepes with shrimp and pork, and "shaking beef," a salad of cool lime-cured beef and scallions. Creative interpretations of spring rolls with fillings like grilled eel and seared ahi, and satays with curried scallops and Malaysian-style lamb are also offered.
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User Reviews for Three Seasons
04/03/2008 Posted by bobbyd85
i was just visiting and my friends told me about three seasons, so we went. i am no expert in vietnamese food but i must say it was great food. we started with the summer spring rolls. they were pretty good, im not much of an appetizer type of guy, but they were good. i ordered the shaking beef AKA Bo Luc Lac and it was some of the tastiest food i have had to date. it was a little spicy for me but i am a wimp when it comes to spicy food. the atmosphere was great, the customers seemed to be enjoying themselves, the setting was nice. the service was HORRIBLE. the only reason i give 4 stars and not 5. the waitresses were slow and rude. had to ask multiple times for drink refills or silverware. gave dirty looks and bad attitudes when we asked for the check 5 times. and made the whole experience uncomfortable. thank god the food was good is all i can say. pretty bad when the bus boy askes you if you need a refill. i will be returning there this weekend. probably saturday night. give it another shot for my last weekend in San Fran. hopefully the sticks are removed from the servicemembers asses this time. other than that the customers were friendly and happy and the food was great.
Pros: food, atmosphere, experience
Cons: service, employees
05/24/2006 Posted by armyofme
I've visited Three Seasons on many occasions. I've returned not only for the food and drink but also the atmosphere and the great staff. Let's start with the Spring Rolls. There is something for everyone. My favorite is the Summer Spring roll. While one other reviewer claimed the sauces were "terrible" I find the sauces a perfect compliment and set up for the main courses. That is where the real flavor lies. Now, the courses...Satays "Cha Ca" is a perfect delicate white fish. Soups...Dungeness Crab Meat...is great. Small Plates offer a favorite of mine the Saigon Crepe...very nice. Large Plates....I always get the Catfish in a Clay Pot...unbelievable. I hated fried catfish growing up in the South. But this interpretation is amazing...spicy and very flavorful. Don't feel intimidated if you've never tried this food. The staff is very cordial and are more then willing to help you with any recommendations.
Pros: food, staff, drinks
Cons: noisy w/large tables
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