2223 Restaurant and Bar

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2223 Market St (at Sanchez Street)
San Francisco, CA 94114

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(415) 431-0692
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2223 Restaurant and Bar - San Francisco, CA
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Best

While recently visiting SF, we found 2223 on citysearch and gave it a shot for our first night out for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised to find it quite the busy spot in the C...

Worst

I do not recommend this place. Went on Sunday for a late brunch, the place wasnt empty or packed, just right. We were seated immediately thanks to a reservation. However, it too...

astonishing 1/14/2006

fresh, fresh, fresh. such imagination. pumpkin ravioli so spicy and sweet. calimari came with veggies and herbs which dramatically accented and balanced the flash fried morsels. I look forward to any opportunity to return to the city so as to (re) sample the fare. oh yes; the, by-the glass, wine list is quite good. Pros: food, service, wine more
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Food was great, service was okay 12/26/2005

It is a good thing the food at this restaurant was delicious, it made up for the service. The waitstaff seemed indifferent and unattentive. Our waiter did not acknowledge my presence at the table, directing all of the questions to my date. Other than the loud atmosphere and the service, the food was wonderful and worth a trip back. Pros: food, drinks Cons: waitstaff, noisey more
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User review by phillycmc 10/22/2005

Food was inventive and delicious - what a combination of ingredients and flavors. But it worked, it worked out very well. My only complaint is that the space is too brown. more
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Will Return to Work Thru This Menu! 8/1/2005

From the moment, I entered this beautiful place, it was filled with warmth from the sun setting and the smell of great food. Great drinks at the bar - I recommend the refreshing Raspberry Lemonade - very tart! My dinner companion and I shared the delectable lamb spring rolls and the out-of-this world corn fritters. You can just order this and dessert - and be perfectly HAPPY! We also shared the steak with perfectly cooked gratin potatoes and mussel/clam/shrimp dish. I have to say the potatoes as a side dish could stand alone. For dessert we had the delicate polenta cake with grilled peaches - a perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Great value and generous portions. Pros: Great looking waiters, Jan, host=fabulous, Street Parking Cons: Small tables, Little noisy, Banquettes sinking more
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Sublime! 4/11/2005

I took a dear friend to 2223 for his birthday and we enjoyed it immensely. The charming room was full of festive, handsome people enjoying themselves. The cocktails and food were excellent, and both were served in equally large portions. The service was cheerful and friendly. They remembered my friend's birthday, and it seems like this is the sort of place many people want to visit on their birthdays. I cant recommend it highly enough. Pros: Service, Food , Cocktails Cons: a bit loud more
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you call it good brunch??? 4/10/2005

We booked this place specifically for Sunday brunch. I expected some fabulous dishes and ambiance you would not find in too many places. My expectations were not met at all. The place looks like a cafeteria, food is OK. Brunch is NOT their specialty. Take your business and money elsewhere. more
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Great! 3/6/2004

Friends and I dine-out quite frequently all over the city. Last night we went here and it was great. We all ordered something different, creating our own lil' tasting menu. Beef tenderloin, grilled salmon, goat cheese cakes, pancetta-wrapped monkfish, duck confit... the sweetbreads are terrific. The cesear salad is almost enough for 2, overflowing with whole leaf romaine, parmesan cheese and tart capers. The artichoke soup comes adorned with a bruschetta topped with goat cheese and savory proscuitto. Great selection of wines and desserts. If you like mojitos, absolutely try their vanilla version! Pros: food, service, mojito more
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Great date place 12/14/2003

I made hassle-free reservations via OpenTable for my weekly date with hubby. We arrived 30 minutes early and hung out at the bar for a while before being seated slightly earlier than our reservation time. The lamb was DELICIOUS. It sells out often. It's a tad on the salty side, so eat it with bread. Their portions are large so you can probably skip the appetizer (although their cream of cauliflower soup is very yummy). Hubby had the pork chops which was also tasty. We'd definitely go back. Pros: Food, Ambience, Portions Cons: Parking more
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Attention to Detail 10/13/2003

Great place for a nice little dinner out. Service was fantastic as we made reservations online and the waitstaff was friendly. The person who requested the reservation online also mentioned that it was my birthday and they surprised us with a nice little candlelit desert. The appetizers were small but the entrees were large portioned. Highly recommend for a nice date place. Pros: Service, Ambiance, Quality of food Cons: Price, Parking, Dimly lit more
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cute but wa-a-ay overrated 10/11/2003

We took some friends to celebrate their anniversary but when the bill came, I was really angry. At $40 per person for what we received left me outraged. The food was good but there are so many more interesting restaurants where you leave feeling taken care of, not ripped off. Pros: comfortable, relaxed Cons: expensive, poor value more
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yummy! 9/29/2003

The food was great, the service was wonderful, my only complaint is the noise level. This may have been because of the large party sitting next to us, but even on the walk to the immaculate bathroom, it was pretty loud. Pros: great food!, great service! Cons: noisey!!! more
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Comfort in the Castro 9/10/2003

After not having been to 2223 for over a year we decided to have dinner there. We were warmly greeted by the Manager and proptly seated. The service was outstanding as was the food. Note to self, place 2223 back on the restaurant rotation list. Pros: Inviting, Great service, Tasty eats more
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Excellent 3/28/2003

We just stumbled upon this place when looking for a place to have brunch one Sunday morning. And am I glad we did. It was quite possibly the best brunch I have ever had here in the city! I ordered some sort of mexican breakfast w/ egg, chirizo, corn tortillas, sour cream, etc., all piled high tostada style. It was EXCELLENT! I would definately recommend this place if you are looking for great food and good atmosphere! Enjoy... Pros: FOOD!!, Good Ice Tea!, Great brunch Cons: parking more
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Napa Valley Resident 3/4/2003

I have numerous world class restaurants to choose from, however I feel like a local here. What was once just a place to eat in our favorite city has become a destination point itself. It's hard to stray from my favorites, (flat breads, romaine salad, roasted chicken, and the remarkable warm bread pudding). While favoring local wines, I find there is always something new and interesting on the wine list. At my recommendation, several friends and family members have eaten here, always calling to say thanks for the new ""find"". A recent Friday night, we arrived without reservations, only to find the place packed. After some finagling, the hostess squeezed us in and we enjoyed yet another great meal. The staff is always warm, friendly, and inviting. This is a great place to eat, drink, people watch, and to anticipate our next meal. I highly recommend this great dining ""destination"". Pros: Food quality, Service, Value Cons: Loud more
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One of a Kind 2/26/2003

One would think that being a vegatarian and living in San Francisco go hand in hand. This is not always the case. However, at 2223 this is a different story. I have enjoyed some of the best vegetarian meals in the city at 2223! Not only are the vegetarian dishes on the menu sublime, but on multiple occasions, after a hard day, when making a decision seems impossible, the chef has actually created my own vegetarian dish to order. Without fail each dish is heavenly - broccoli, rissotto, tofu, shittake mushrooms and more! I sit at the bar, have a great glass (or two) of wine and have a perfect evening. The service is always great and the energy in the restaurant makes you want to come back for more and more. Simply put, 2223 is one of my favorite restarants in the city - it's hard to go wrong. more
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Shouldn't Have Believed the Hype 2/24/2003

Word of mouth prompted me to try 2223 and I was horribly disappointed. After we were seated and ordered, we waited nearly an hour for our entrees, and they arrived cold. When we sent them back to be heated, they were returned in about 5 minutes - still cold! The waiter seemed indifferent to the whole situation. Maybe we just got unlucky - other patrons seemed to be enjoying their meals. But they've lost me as a potential customer - we left aggravated, and still hungry! Pros: Energetic Atmosphere, Nice Bar, Good Location Cons: Indifferent Waitstaff more
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Solid Neighborhood Bistro in the Castro 2/15/2003

With unadorned hard walls that make the stark dining room loud and boisterous, 2223 Restaurant has plenty of energy for a neighborhood bistro. While limited in scope, its menu features appetizers like Pine Nut Crusted Goat Cheese Salad and Lobster bisque, entrees such as Herb Roasted Free Range Chicken and Double Cut Pork Chop with Roasted Artichoke, and desserts including Molten Chocolate Cake and Granny Smith Apple Torte. Despite the sometimes thunderous din and the kitchens languid pace, the friendly, attentive servers make diners feel at home. A well-rounded wine list with representative choices from California, Oregon, France, Spain, and Australia boasts many fairly priced selections, enticing diners to experiment with interesting alternatives. While not deserving of a special trip from out of town, if you are in the neighborhood, in todays climate of overpriced wanna-bes, 2223 Restaurant offers good food and good value. (Dinner for 2 with wine $130.) Pros: Organic produce, Good value Cons: Lacks parking, Loud more
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WORTH THE WAIT...GREAT!! 1/24/2003

There is a reason why this restaurant is consistantly full of customers...GREAT FOOD! The space is cozy...the bar is fun and the wait is worth it...This is probably one of (if not the best) restaurant in the Castro...of course with all the terrible places to eat in the Castro it doesn't say much but trust the large crowd...it's GREAT! more
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This place made me like brussel sprouts! 1/15/2003

The first time I dined at 2223 the food was incredible. A pork chop that was juicy and flavorful, perfect sweet potatoe puree, and of all things, fantstic brussel sprouts infused with smoke from the grill/fire. The seconf time I dined the food wasn't spectacular, but was still solid. What really set 2223 apart that night was the service. I had made the reservation for the wrong day, and even though they were totally slammed, they worked me in. Very professional. The scene here is loud and fun, come expecting that and you will have a great time! Pros: Food, Employees, Strong drinks Cons: Not 100% consistent more
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2223 = 9! 12/8/2002

My boyfriend and I recently dined here on a Tuesday evening. Our server was exceptionally friendly and did a wonderful job pacing our meal. The food was delicious from the pumpkin and mushroom lasagne to the juicy pork loin with sweet potatoes. We will definitely go back. more
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California cuisine with a multicultural streak draws the buff and the beautiful to this Castro hot spot.

Owner Message

  • 2223 Restaurant and Bar specializes in Meditteranean food such as calamari salad, lamb springrolls, pizza, sweetbreads, chicken dishes, cherry bread pudding, tropical brownie and cocktails. Food is priced reasonably here.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    The chic bar and the main dining area, with its muted yellow walls, high ceilings and tiny wire-strung spotlights, are both welcoming and stylish. The same can be said for the...

  • 10/4/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm Sun 10:30am-2:30pm; 5:30pm-10pm
  • Payments: Diner's Club, Master Card, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Duboce Triangle (Deco Ghetto), Duboce Triangle, Central
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