A budget-friendly spot with inventive specials and speedy service, highly recommended by many!
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Sylvia Chia
Yummy pizza! And they have gluten free options too! Everything tasted freshly made and it didn't take too long for the food to be delivered. We shared one pizza between two people but you could definitely go for one pizza each, if you're feeling hungry!
Also got a mango lychee fizz drink that was pretty good and refreshing.
With a standout extinguisher roll served with a fiery touch, this spot offers a mix of tasty bites and a chill happy hour vibe.
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Sylvia Chia
Went for the happy hour and it was yummy! Honestly, not a huge price difference between happy hour and non happy hour pricing (avg $1 difference), so don't feel the need to rush down.
Edamame was surprisingly spicy, scallops were yummy but the tuna nigiri was disappointing and tasted fishy.
My favorite was the extinguisher roll (not part of the happy hour), but it came with fire and was very yummy!!
Great thing about this place is that their menu has gluten free options labelled out and their soy sauce is gluten free too!
“Meat and Potatoes” Couple Meet Culinary Excellence
In celebration of our birthdays this year, we traveled to Northern California for a week’s vacation. Our last night was spent in San Francisco, and we asked a local friend in the culinary sciences to recommend a restaurant for a “kick ass” dinner to close out our vacation. When he recommended SPQR, we were skeptical – we are basic “meat and potatoes” folk, and the menu looked a bit “wild”, plus one of us has gluten sensitivities; but, we decided to go for it, and to be open to new tastes.
We cannot sufficiently describe how magical the evening was. SPQR is a lovely little restaurant sandwiched in a long block of various businesses. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with no excess “fru-fru”. We were assured a table with our reservation, but opted to sit at the chef’s bar and have a front seat view to the artistry and skill at play in the creation of the various dishes. We were in awe as we watched the care and precision used to cut and prepare the ingredients, the swirl of activity as dishes were created and cooked, and the critical eye used in the final presentation and inspection of the meals before being approved for delivery to a diner. Chef Matthew was brilliant as he moved from place to place, preparing the dishes personally with the well-orchestrated and clearly well-rehearsed assistance of his staff. Chef frequently dipped clean tasting spoons in his creations and thoughtfully sampled items to ensure a high quality experience for his guests.
We ditched concerns about our waistlines for the evening and went all-out. We are completely unfamiliar with Italian wines, so our waiter assisted us in selecting lovely red and white wines aligned with our tastes. We started with appetizers: broccoli, hen of the wood mushrooms, smoked gouda, bread pudding and acorn prosciutto on a broccoli pesto bed; and an incredible sunchoke soup with truffle crema that is out of this world. For entrees we had buckwheat fusilli with pork, and almond crusted sturgeon and sturgeon sausage (prepared gluten free and flavor full). Both were a delight in each and every bite. For dessert we had caramel budino with toasted meringue, and a delightful citrus granita shaved ice preparation for a gluten free option. We finished off with a rich cup of espresso and a rapturous glass of Isole E Olena Chianti/Trebbiano (another on-the-spot recommendation by our waiter).
All the food was amazing, and comprised what we agree is the best meal we’ve ever had. The wine was perfectly matched to our tastes and our meals. Chef Matthew was amazing in his grace and mastery of his kitchen and staff. The wait staff was excellent: attentive without hovering and anticipating our every need and desire The restaurant was comfortable and inviting, with enough activity to be interesting and enough quiet for intimate conversation. We cannot image a dining experience superior to this one. SPQR is a not-to-be-missed treat.
The food was perfect, the service excellent, and the atmosphere perfect. Had the bone-in strip and it was perfect. They also were knowledgeable about gluten allergies (which I have) and made sure my food was gluten-free.
excellent spot!ots of vegan options. and brown rice. They made my vegan burrito into a bowl. grilled veggies AND soyrizo with corn tortillas. because gluten free. I ate the whole thing! That never happens. :)
Chic, modern vibe with a classy bistro feel, perfect for sharing delicious starters and an enticing atmosphere that keeps everyone coming back.
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Yi-Chieh Chen
Modern french restaurant with impeccable service and classy bistrot decor.
Plenty of gluten-free options (including gluten-free crackers).
All the starters are amazing and great for sharing
- Dungeness crab pave (I can snack on this all day)
- Sashimi
- Mushrooms
- Wild boar pate
Will definitely be coming back to try more dishes (we didn’t save room for dessert this time 🙈)
Unique flavors and amazing fries make this spot a delightful find, with a clean atmosphere and a steady takeout buzz.
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Tim Walz
Amazing - I always look for something a little different and Bun Mee hit the spot. We got a bowl (wife has gluten allergy), I got the 5 spice chicken sandwich and we shared an order of the spring rolls and an order of the garlic pepper fries. Everything was great, but the fries were amazing - literally the best fries I have ever had. It wasn't busy, but you could tell they did a good takeout business with delivery people popping in every few minutes. The interior was clean, including the bathrooms which were spotless. The staff was very attentive and friendly - highly recommend!