Spruce

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   Ursula

   VIP

   San Francisco

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Let me start by saying this was not our first time dining at Spruce. My dining companion and I have dined at fine restaurants throughout the world. Last night upon arrival, the host was friendly and welcoming. The service was good but not without a few hiccups. Our waiter was friendly. We ordered two glasses of champagne and for some strange reason the wine list was taken away. Shortly thereafter our waiter described the dishes that were not on the menu. My companion and I were enjoying our champagne and our conversation. We had to ask for the wine list again to select a red burgundy to go with our food choices. When we finally ordered our meal, we ordered the pear and endive salad to share, we both ordered the little neck clam & potato chowder, we ordered the white truffle pasta (which had a supplement cost), she ordered the scallops and I ordered the duck and we both ordered the beignets. We were presented with the amuse-bouche and in than 5 minutes our soups and salad were placed on our table. That was unacceptable. We summoned the waiter and conveyed our displeasure. Our waiter apologized and removed the soups and salad. We were then able to enjoy our amuse-bouche. After that hiccup, the waiter made sure that we were served properly: starting with the salad followed by our soups and then our entrees. Unfortunately during dessert, other staff appeared to want to rush us and began approaching our table to see if we were finished eating despite the fact that we still had wine in our glasses and we were still drinking our coffee. The staff began to set up the table next to us and it was clear to see that our table was needed to accommodate the next diners. However, as your guests we should not have been rushed. That left a very bad impression. We settled our $868 bill and went to the ladies room. We walked by our table as we were leaving the restaurant and as suspected, our table had been moved over to join the other table to accommodate the larger group.
   

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   GailG

   Yosemite

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a five star dining experience with impeccable service, food presentation, and ambience. It really is a special place where diners are on their best behavior and even well dressed. The menu choices are diverse but not exactly stellar for my palate today. And the food could have been hotter when served. I highly recommend the restaurant.
   

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   Annette

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The music was as loud as Chucky Cheese! Felix Navida blasted and all kinds of pop songs. It was hard to enjoy the food. The chestnut soup was just ok. Kind of bland. The chicory salad with several fruits was bitter. The beef en croute, excellent and the Buche Noel was decent. As my companion said the food was nice. Nothing very refined or Michelin starred quality. Service was like any restaurant in your neighborhood. Not particularly welcoming, nor attentive. But if managed to flag down a staff zipping by they were polite. When we left we waited by the reception stand. I guess she went home? No one there. Finally a waiter came by and asked me to pick my coat out of the closet. Thank goodness I'm honest. In short, not a happy Christmas Eve dinner due to the blasting music and ok food
   

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   Jeffrey

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our “go to” for Christmas Eve for years. Consistently outstanding.
   

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   Stephanie

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always enjoy my visits to this wonderful restaurant. The service is the best! The food is incredible and I am never disappointed. Thank you!!
   

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   Kim

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely mid day meal for the holiday. Everything about it exceeded expectations.
   

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   Edward

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best SF has to offer. Everything here is PERFECT! I have been for brunch, lunch and dinner and it never disappoints. Highly recommended!!!
   

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   George

   San Francisco

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great anniversary dinner with friends. The server and sommelier made great suggestions. All the food was delicious. Highly recommended!
   

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   Stephen

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The meal was delicious and the dining experience was fantastic.
   

   SpruceResponded 5 days ago

   Stephen, Thank you so much for joining us last night for dinner here at Spruce! We are thrilled that you enjoyed everything so much! Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon! Spruce
   

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    Julie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The chicest restaurant in SF with incredible food, service and atmosphere!
    

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