Farallon, San Francisco

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Farallon is one of the very special restaurants in the city ; it is a particularly astute and well-crafted combination of ( subtly ) inspired menu, excellent materials, attentive/professional service, wine list ( and friendly, insightful sommelier advice ), striking decor, and ( perhaps most importantly ! ) more»

This was our first visit to Farallon and it was a memorable one ; we got there a bit early and we had good time at the bar while we waited to be seated ; the wine list was very good ; the food was outstanding ; we will definitively be back. more»

The food is consistently good , moderate-sized portions , the service is impeccable , and nobody tries to chase you out once you've finished the meal. more»

The service in particular was exceptional -- he knew every item on the menu in detail , as well as all the wines we inquired about from the wine list. more»

If you like a great sea-inspired decor , good lobster and oysters , and sharing your experience with the bridge and tunnel crowd that is coming to the big down for a show in the Theatre district , do n't let anybody stop you. more»

This restaurant is unique and the decor is beautiful , however , it was so noisy that my husband and I had to literally raise our voices to communicate during dinner. more»