Circolo

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500 Florida St. (at at Mariposa)
San Francisco, CA 94106

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(415) 553-8521
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Circolo - San Francisco, CA
Circolo - San Francisco, CA
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Circolo - San Francisco, CA
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Best

I have had Tatar at almost every restaurant I go to. I have had some good ones and well some blah. But the tartar here rocks! I never had white tuna. It is really really good...

Worst

I have been to this restaurant once and will not go back. Besides the fact that it was FREEZING COLD in the restaurant, and they have cheap bar stools and shoddy decor, this place...

Duet of tartar is out of this world!! 4/17/2009

I have had Tatar at almost every restaurant I go to. I have had some good ones and well some blah. But the tartar here rocks! I never had white tuna. It is really really good! And those chips were a nice change of pace.. more
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Great for large parties 6/21/2008

Went here for my gf's bday party, we were seated promptly atho most of my gfs were late. We did the prix fix menu, it was nice and personalized, they even did it in pink which was the bday girl's favorite color. I ordered the chilean sea bass which was very tasty and the foie gras was pretty damn good too!!! overall service was good, food was good. What was especially cool was we were able to stay back and hang out at the lounge after dinner for more drinks.. the strawberry martinis were absolutely the best. Definitely a great place and hangout with your gfs on the weekends.. This place is a ok in my book! Pros: good food more
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fantastic fare! 4/29/2008

loves it!\r \r this place was fun with such a wonderful atmosphere. highly recommended, bring your friends or a date! more
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An excellent place to eat! 4/28/2008

I have been to this restaurant once so far and would go there again. We were there on a Sunday evening when it was slow and the service was both pleasant and attentive. I was amazed how they pulled off the S. American / Asian fusion - I mean but EVERTHING we ordered was fantastic! The prices were fair for such high quality dishes, and both service and ambiance were very nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone (Try the wok fried garlic noodles). Pros: Food, service, selection, ambiance Cons: it was a bit drafty downstairs more
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Awesome dining experience 4/24/2008

I love this place! We go here at least once a month and still can't get enough. The last time I was here, we were with a party of 20 so the event planner suggested a pre-fix meal which turned out great becuause it was one set price and we all got the 3-course meal. I had the hamachi as the starter, entree was the lamb chops and it was done just perfect, for dessert I had the banana cake. \r \r I would recommend going here in a smaller group also just so you can choose from the full menu.\r \r The dining experience is also great, friendly staff always with a smile! more
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Great big-party accomodations! 4/24/2008

I celebrated my birthday there. The food, service and atmosphere was awesome. I had a party of about 9. I know the menu changes seasonally, but when i dined there the kobe beef dish was DELISH. They have a full bar and an extensive mixed drinks list. I recommended this restaurant to my girlfriend as well..and she celebrated her 30th birthday there. She had about 25+ guests, a prix fixe 3-course menu that her guests could choose from and what's great about this place is that after you are done dining you can linger in the lounge (they often have DJ's and parties after dining hours). Go check this place out if you haven't already. more
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Must try, great food and ambiance 4/23/2008

Went here yesterday, read in the Guardian that they had Great Happy Hour Menu, so this is what we got $1 oysters, fish Taco, also got a quick buzzed with a few cocktail and $5 Grey Goose chill, so my friend and I end up staying for dinner. \r We ordered the Peruvian style Ceviche, we got the hamachi and sole, it was very tasty. We started to get full, but we ordered to share the chef tasting menu, and when it came out, OMG! it was so cute we had the duck in a potato cup with cute little devil eggs, must say nice touch to it and must try, As for our entree, we got the 10oz pork chop, WOW if you like bacon, with orange and miso, this sauce was nice over the pork chop, not your average pork chop with apple sauce, but BETTER! Service was good, we got there around 6 and left at 9:30, all the staff was so nice till the end, came in with a smile and left with one. \r Ambiance was very nice, love the decor with color changing lights. Saw the last review, and was curious cause I always wanted to try this place out, was hesitated to do so, but glad I did anyways. Pros: Thumbs up! more
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Good service.. More review to come! 4/17/2008

Good Service.. More review to come!\r \r It was a great time and Chef Patrick did an awesome job cooking up great treats for all of us! Pros: Drinks Cons: Food, Ambience, service, Food more
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Good service 1/21/2008

Very good service, I think Josh has a cute bottom, but that could be the drinks talking.\r Anyhow, I heard some Blue Six and some stuff he ripped off from Ben Watt. It was all good and fit the evening well. It was mostly down tempo stuff. Hideki says he spins ""for lovers."" Maybe so, but I didn't feel any more frisky than normal... more
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fast lovely and tast great 11/18/2007

very very lovely price and service is very nice i love to go thier any time i have time \r thank you \r \r \r Pros: i wish thier is no alchool more
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Dinner at Circolo 9/15/2007

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here but what I found especially memorable and what i'd highly recommend here... more
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Dinner at Circolo 9/15/2007

lvchan Provided by Partner
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here but what I found especially memorable and what i'd highly recommend here are the desserts. That's what tips the s... more
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Cute Decor, Friendly Service, Decent Food 8/29/2007

My friends and I came here for a friend's 30th birthday celebration. Upon our arrival, we were seated promptly. The decor was really cute. We chose a pre-fixed menu, which offered a better selection for the price. The empanada was really tasty! However, the risotto was not great. The rice seemed undercooked. For dessert I had the bread pudding, which was decent, not exceptional. The mojitos were excellent! They made them just right- not too sweet or strong.\r \r Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. After dinner, we stayed at the lounge area for a few more drinks. At 10 pm it turned into a nightclub. The crowd looked interesting and the music was good, but we didn't stay long because we were tired.\r \r I'd definitely recommend this place to a friend for a fun night out. I food was ok, but the drinks and vibe were exceptional. Pros: Drinks, Vibe Cons: Location more
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Great place to dine 8/29/2007

I was there for a friend birthday. The wait staff was very good. They took care of us. We bought our own wine and they only charge us for the first bottle corking fee. Our glass was never empty, they always had someone standing by to make sure we got everything we need. Pros: great food and service more
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One of the worst dining experiences ever. 8/28/2007

Don't be fooled by the reviews. I rarely write these, but am compelled after the experience we had there the other night for our friend's 30th. After being pleasantly surprised by the cool ambience inside, we sat down and over the next 3.5 hours we had to basically beg to get our food, decent drinks and our check. The waiter forgot at least 5 appetizers, an entree, several drinks and didn't come back for ages after realizing he was dropping the ball. Early on he apologized for neglecting the table, but then didn't do anything about it. We couldn't even get our bill until 11:30 or so, when the restaurant was empty. We expected a decent comp on the bill after asking for, and have a brief and meaningless discussion with, the manager. No such luck. Our $400 or so bill was generously reduced to $386, not even equivalent to one of the terrible martinis we had. And when confronted about it, the manager (I wish I had his name) said ""It's not my responsibility."" In the end, pretty pathetic. They claimed they had a big party in the back, but they should just allocate resources for it. They seem to have forgotten the basics in restaurants - people come in, order food and drink, you bring it to them, they eat and drink it, pay and leave. Pretty simple. Never again with that place. Pros: decent ambience, food was good, when it came. see below. Cons: the worst service i've ever seen. more
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Great restaurant with a fun bar 8/8/2007

I have fun here every time I go, thanks to the space, the crowd, food. But mostly its because the bartenders there are really good. Even when I've been there on a couple of very busy occasions, its not a madhouse at the bar, because the bartenders work fast and know what they're doing. Good place to keep in your back pocket to take clients, and friends. more
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Great Seabass! 7/11/2007

I highly recommend this restaurant! I loved the food when I was there. The seabass is at the top of my list. The decor is very trendy and hip. They have a full bar and great wine list. I attended a birthday party there and received fabulous service. The wait staff was courteous and well trained. I really liked the area of the restaurant as well. In general, I had a great experience there and would definitely go back again and again. Pros: Ambience and Service more
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No Metal Detectors here 6/8/2007

""Thug"" is the only word I can use here, it basically turns into a thug club full of hiphop people in their sports jerseys and baggy pants, I guess you have to pay the rent somehow. Pros: Parking Cons: Hip hop scene more
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VALUE HAPPY HOUR and QUALITY WINES 4/30/2007

Although I eat out for work all the time, I don't usually write restaurant reviews, but I have a real soft spot for Circolo. I have seen first hand how this restaurant has improved and matured over the last 2 years and it's really hitting its stride. Prices are reasonable and the quality of the food and drinks are well above average. \r \r FOOD: Patrick Kehler, Circolo's Chef, formerly of Aqua, has been with the restaurant since its inception. Kehler is really coming into his own and the food shines. Happy Hour is not to be missed: $1 Fish Tacos and Empanadas. You can fill up on 5 dollars!!\r DRINKS: As most reviewers agree the Signature drinks here are fantastic!! Don't miss out!!\r WINE: I work in the wine business and this list, focusing on high quality South American wines, has some real gems on it. But if you want to bring you're own bottle the staff isn't stuffy about it. more
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Good food and music, AVOID the wine list at all costs 4/21/2007

great drinks at the bar, very good attentive service, we shared the ahi tuna and the filet mignon\r which both were well made, the ahi was a little over cooked, but still nice flavors and a good\r portion. The wines by the glass were WAY OVER PRICED! they were $10 for a 5 dollar bottle of\r wine. It seems like they're trying to make all of their money on their wines by the glass. Some places\r you know the glass price is the what they paid for the whole bottle, but i knew several of the wines\r were yellow tail prices and cost 9 or 10 dollars. The music was perfect. Pros: good overpriced food and great ambience/music Cons: wine list was extremely over priced! more
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  • The Scene
    A cascading water wall at the entrance, bamboo walls, sexy lighting and earth tones throughout set the stylish tone at this loft-like locale. A chic lounge offers cushy cube...

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  • Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch; Tue.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. dinner; Closed Sun.-Mon.
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Mission, Central East
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