I came on a date here and the food was so terrific! The waitstaff was knowledgeable and friendly -- we didn't want to spend a lot on a wine but the waiter recommended a great bottle that wasn't too... More

I came on a date here and the food was so terrific! The waitstaff was knowledgeable and friendly -- we didn't want to spend a lot on a wine but the waiter recommended a great bottle that wasn't too pricey. I'd love to come here again.
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Wonderful food with a strong French influence, although there are some Italian and Asian style dishes as well. Isa features small plates that are meant to be shared, so you get to sample a number of... More

Wonderful food with a strong French influence, although there are some Italian and Asian style dishes as well. Isa features small plates that are meant to be shared, so you get to sample a number of flavors. They have a solid wine list and beautiful garden/outdoor seating.
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This place has absolutely fabulous food (french served in small plates 'tapas' style) but the service is very hit or miss. The place can also get obscenely crowded and loud. If you go I really... More

This place has absolutely fabulous food (french served in small plates 'tapas' style) but the service is very hit or miss. The place can also get obscenely crowded and loud. If you go I really recommend sitting outside on the patio (heated and beautiful with white christmas lights and inside a gorgeous white tent) - it's much nicer than the interior of the place and less loud. Again, food is absolutely fabulous - but the service can leave ALOT to be desired. Try to skip their busier nights like Sat and go on a slower weeknight instead. PROS: Great Food CONS: Too loud inside and sometimes poor service
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Hi, my name is Emily and I am working with StreetSmart4kids to help spread the word about the Dine Out and Donate program happening now. On Citysearch, you can learn just about everything you need... More

Hi, my name is Emily and I am working with StreetSmart4kids to help spread the word about the Dine Out and Donate program happening now. On Citysearch, you can learn just about everything you need to know about a place, so I thought this would be the perfect way to let diners know that Isa is a proud participating restaurant in the Dine Out and Donate program. StreetSmart4kids' mission for the Dine Out and Donate program is to help raise support for the homeless/at-risk youth in our Bay Area. Now until November 16th, you will have the opportunity to support this cause when you dine at Isa--by simply including your donation with the check after your meal. For more information, ask your waitress at Isa.
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I am highly recommend this restaurant. The food are excellent!!! I love the most are the crab salad and the foie Gras. The taste is perfect! The server is helpful and nice that know how we want.... More

I am highly recommend this restaurant. The food are excellent!!! I love the most are the crab salad and the foie Gras. The taste is perfect! The server is helpful and nice that know how we want. There is an outdoor dining which make me feel very comfortable and enjoyable. I definity will go to eat at this restaurant again! However, it's hard to find parking. this is the only thing I don't like to dine in to this restaurant. Pros: food and service Cons: parking
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I went here Friday night, not expecting much. Party of three adults and a six-year-old. We were seated near the front of the restaurant. The dishes come out family style and we ordered asparagus... More

I went here Friday night, not expecting much. Party of three adults and a six-year-old. We were seated near the front of the restaurant. The dishes come out family style and we ordered asparagus soup (absolutely delicious and even my kid who hates veggies ate it all), Dungeness crab salad (plenty of crab), paired this with a bottle of Isabel (Marlborough) Sauv Blanc. Our server noticed that one of our party wasn't eating the salad. Turns out he was allergic to shellfish and she brought out an heirloom tomato salad with chevre on the house. It was excellent with firm consistency and a nice citrus sauce with basil accents. Other dishes we had were the halibut (voted best dish), potato wrapped sea bass (perfectly moist with cardboard-thin potato wrapped around the meat, duck (ok, but a little overwhelmed by the cabbage side), scallops (perfectly cooked). Restaurant was busy, but our server was always there when we needed her. The food came out with great rhythm and we had great conversation and great food. I wouldn't call this a place for that romantic couples evening, but it's great food and great value with a nice, bustling atmosphere. I think previous negative comments seem a bit harsh. Bill came out to $185 which includes two bottles of wine, not cheap, but food quality and service was worth it. If you want cheap, then go eat a bowl of pho. Pros: Great service, great food, great rhythm Cons: Can get a little loud
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2 of us went there thinking this is the best small plates in san francisco, ya right. frist thing his potato rapped sea bass that adish he got from daniel's in new york and when we got it it was so... More

2 of us went there thinking this is the best small plates in san francisco, ya right. frist thing his potato rapped sea bass that adish he got from daniel's in new york and when we got it it was so overr cooked the waiter saw it with out us saying anything to him. i known the portions are small plates but come on, 80$ later we went to in and out to fill up after we left. this place is so over rated. you know the saying " just say no". mybe the chef should get back in his own kitchen. Pros: decor , service Cons: price , food, food
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Beautiful ambiance, good service, food.... a huge disappointment. The endive salad had day-old looking endives, browned on the edges and all over the leaves, making the entire salad look, well,... More

Beautiful ambiance, good service, food.... a huge disappointment. The endive salad had day-old looking endives, browned on the edges and all over the leaves, making the entire salad look, well, old! Halibut - totally undercooked. Luckily I am okay with raw fish, but my date could not eat it. It had charred edges, but was completely cold inside (fresh out of the freezer onto the grill?). The roasted chicken was pink and cool to the touch near the bone as well, with two large cuts through the breast, done after it was cooked, possibly to make sure it was cooked through? Next time, test closer to the bone, we couldn't bring ourselves to eat most of the drumstick. We didn't send anything back since we heard how service can deteriote at Isa. Sad to say, the best part of dinner was the wonderfully crusty bread! Would not recommend :-( Pros: Ambiance, Nice Server, Inexpensive Cons: Undercooked meats, Rushed service, Food overall
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Food was satisfactory, nothing spectacular for sure... back patio was nice...had to ask twice to get a heat lamp turned on. our server was decent...nice gal but rather clueless when it came to... More

Food was satisfactory, nothing spectacular for sure... back patio was nice...had to ask twice to get a heat lamp turned on. our server was decent...nice gal but rather clueless when it came to timing and finding out if we needed anything. The kicker were the rude hostess and the general manager who exuded even more disinterest and disdain for treating customers any better than terribly. Unbelievable. Rude, discourteous, and disrespectful. And I was a nice customer asking for another bottle of Veuve Cliquot and giving some very constructive advise for better service! Pass on this place.....i put up with snooty French servers when the food is extraordinary, but this is a confused sub-par tapas joint that just aint that cool. Pros: tough one, value maybe?, 3 Pros? No-way! Cons: Management, Service, Service
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This is my favorite restaurant! The ambiance on the back patio is perfect for a date or a special occasion. The menu offers a variety of small plate options which are so fun to share. The wine... More

This is my favorite restaurant! The ambiance on the back patio is perfect for a date or a special occasion. The menu offers a variety of small plate options which are so fun to share. The wine list gives plenty of good choices! I get so excited every time my boyfriend and I make a reservation... when we leave Isa, we are already looking forward to the next time!!
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