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Saison, San Francisco, CA
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Saison

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$50 and over
American
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1919

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.

Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.

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Executive chef: Richard Lee

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 2 Stars2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 2 Stars2023
  • Award icon
    World's 50 Best #982023

From the OpenTable editors: At Saison, chef Richard Lee turns out one of the city’s best seasonally driven tasting menus that marries his Chinese heritage with premium local ingredients. In a rustic-chic space with soaring oak ceilings and an open hearth, watch Lee craft innovative dishes like a dry-aged Sonoma duck with a salted cherry leaf sauce that have earned the restaurant two MICHELIN Stars, a spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award for its next-level pairings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 828-7990
  • Website
    https://www.saisonsf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Saison offers fully curated events both on and offsite for any size or occasion. If you can dream it, our team can make it a reality. Please contact our events team to arrange a tour and discuss the unique ways we can create a memorable event.
  • Location
    178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1919
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    3. World's 50 Best #98 2023
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at 250 King Street Garage.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu By Our Kitchen

    $338.00 - $536.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A seasonal tasting menu in our dining room with a kitchen view starting at $338 per person not inclusive of beverages, 20% service, sales tax, and the San Francisco mandate. • Our culinary methods prevent us from accommodating vegan diets or those requiring the complete exclusion of alliums, gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushrooms. Please email info@saisonsf.com with questions. • Reservations are final and nontransferable, similar to ticketed events for concerts and sporting events. Reservations canceled within 48 hours and no-shows incur full menu charges, and no credit is offered. Earlier cancelations are charged $98/person for dining room reservations, with 30 days to rebook using that charge as a credit.
    Tasting Menu By Our Kitchen Photo

  • Tasting Menu In Our Barside Salon

    $338.00 - $536.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A seasonal tasting menu served at intimate booths in our barside salon starting at $338 per person not inclusive of beverages, 20% service, sales tax, and the San Francisco mandate. • Our culinary methods prevent us from accommodating vegan diets or those requiring the complete exclusion of alliums, gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushrooms. Please email info@saisonsf.com with questions. • Reservations are final and nontransferable, similar to ticketed events for concerts and sporting events. Reservations canceled within 48 hours and no-shows incur full menu charges, and no credit is offered. Earlier cancelations are charged $98/person for dining room reservations, with 30 days to rebook using that charge as a credit.
    Tasting Menu In Our Barside Salon Photo

  • Abridged Menu In Our Barside Salon

    $218.00 - $376.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A shortened tasting menu served at intimate booths in our barside salon. The price of the menu begins at $218 per person not inclusive of beverages, 20% service, sales tax, and the San Francisco mandate. • Our culinary methods prevent us from accommodating vegan diets or those requiring the complete exclusion of alliums, gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushrooms. Please email info@saisonsf.com with questions. • Reservations are final and nontransferable, similar to ticketed events for concerts and sporting events. Reservations canceled within 48 hours and no-shows incur full menu charges, and no credit is offered. Earlier cancelations are charged $98/person for dining room reservations, with 30 days to rebook using that charge as a credit.
    Abridged Menu In Our Barside Salon Photo

Menu

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What 46 people are saying

Saison reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    American

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Innovative

  • San Francisco

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saison offers an extraordinary dining experience, celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "creative, delicious" cuisine. Guests rave about the "impeccable" staff and the "incredible extraction of flavors," with standout dishes like the sea urchin on grilled sourdough. The ambiance is intimate and elegant, making it perfect for special occasions.
46 Reviews

  1. Joon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Atmosphere was warm and comfortable. Best were the tea courses and the uni toast. Wine pairing was fantastic as well.

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  2. Ron

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saison was such a wonderful experience! The focus on wood-fired cooking adds a distinctive depth and complexity to the dishes, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients. The service at Saison is nothing short of exceptional. The attentive and knowledgeable staff guides guests through each course, providing insightful explanations and ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.

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  3. Jacob

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful and creative. We loved how so many of the broths utilized the bones from the dishes main protien, and all provided a deep rich and smokey flavor. The amount of food was perfect; 12 courses is a lot and we left full but not stuffed. The staff was exellent and the overall ambiance was delightful. We also reallyi enjoyed being able to see the chefs work as we ate. Definitely intend to go back.

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  4. Jonathan VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal. Unexpectable, tasty, and innovative. Great service and excellent ambiance.

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  5. Pamela

    San Francisco58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Service was beyond anything I’ve experienced at even a Michelin starred restaurant. Absolutely Impeccable. Each dish was a little explosion of flavor in your mouth. We had the bar bites menu and added the sea urchin on grilled sourdough. Spectacular. Do not pass on that sea urchin! Wonderful introduction to their food, we’ll definitely be back for more! Extensive and highly interesting wine list. Our waiter, Peter, was just the right combination of delightful, knowledgeable and personable.

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  6. yao

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we go to Saison, we are always greeted like a family. they remember what we like. The food was exceptional. they are better than a lot of many three Michelin star. very creative and the taste was outstanding. the staff were very attentive but not in your face. You need to try it if you like great food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing culinary experience and with the wine pairing it was a next level pleasure. The staff was very well prepared and coordinated and was a pleasure to watch.

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  8. Vincent

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was delicious. Service workers were nice.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Key West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took wife for birthday and it the whole experience blew us away. From the service to the food, have never been so impressed.

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  10. Sunwoo

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at Saison was very accommodating and kind. The food was not only clean and fresh but also incredibly delicious. As a Korean, I appreciate clean flavors, and their dishes exceeded my expectations. I would definitely go back. The staff was also highly knowledgeable—one person, in particular, knew exactly what he was serving. We brought our own wines, and he was well-versed in their backgrounds, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

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Saison is rated 4.9 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Saison

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1919

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    3. World's 50 Best #98 2023
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at 250 King Street Garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.saisonsf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 828-7990
  • Private party facilities
    Saison offers fully curated events both on and offsite for any size or occasion. If you can dream it, our team can make it a reality. Please contact our events team to arrange a tour and discuss the unique ways we can create a memorable event.
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