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Aqua

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252 California St, San Francisco, KY, 94111, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tue5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Wed5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thu5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sat5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sun5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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bayouwoman9 
17 years ago

Absolutely nothing to write home about! – I love everything having to do with food: I love eating it, preparing and cooking it, and sharing it with family and friends. (I am a New Orleans transplant, now living in the Bay Area -- so I mean it when I say I have a passion for good food)! Okay, after having been unimpressed with Aqua about a year ago, I agreed to take a friend there for his birthday. Unfortunately, it was my treat.... First, let me say the service is outstanding (as it should be at those prices), and the food p... read more

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17 years ago

What? I can't hear you! Pardon? Speak up! – My husband & I had wanted to try Aqua for a couple of years, so I took him there for his birthday recently. It is by far the NOISIEST restaurant we've been to in San Francisco! The ambience is nice, yet the tables are VERY crowded. The wine list is exTensive and very high priced especially for the white wines. Corkage fee was $30 so it was a good thing we brought our own Chardonnay. Every food course we had was excellent, flavorful and the presentation delightful. The Ahi tartare a... read more

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17 years ago

Terrible disappointment -- Avoid! – Reserved here for a special dinner to de-stress post-holidays, and was horribly disappointed. The food was allright even if didn't justify the $75 prix fixe charge, however the atmosphere and service were terrible, and the wine prices outrageous. We ended up just going with the 2nd cheapest Burgundy on the list as were so shocked at the food prices, and was still pricey and not very good. The wait staff were snooty and we were surrounded by businessmen talking mergers. It just seemed like ... read more

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local_eatz 
18 years ago

Valets damaged car, GM Tony Marcell does not return calls – The food is great when dining with a small group and decent when dining in a large group. However, after spending several thousand dollars on a group dinner, we emerged to find that the valets had damaged our car (the muffler was dangling underneath). We called the GM (Tony Marcell) many times over several months to see if such a fine dining establishment would take care of its patrons, and he only returned 1 call with a "I'll see what I can do" voice message. We su... read more

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Contributor 
18 years ago

After a decade, this impressive destination still turns out exquisite seafood in a plush setting. – The Scene Luxury prevails in this deep, spacious dining room, punctuated with jumbo-sized floral arrangements and looming floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Exceptional servers and a well-informed sommelier guide the affluent patrons through the pricey bill of fare. The Food With expert chef Laurent Manrique at the helm, the kitchen's execution approaches flawlessness, with culinary frills like ethereal foams gracing several dishes. Bu... read more

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blkestin 
18 years ago

Amazing food – I took my fiance to Aqua to celebate his promotion. Unless you are fairly wealthy (or benefitting from an expense account), this is definitely a special occasion place. The food was absolutely wonderful, from the amuse bouche through dessert. They also have an extensive wine list that included something we had had in Italy but had been unsuccessful in finding in the US - a great surprise! The tuna tartar is ridiculously delicious - you can order the one on the menu, which features moroccan spices and lemon - o... read more

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18 years ago

Slow service – Food was great but the service was way to slow...should not take almost 2 hrs for appetizers and entrees for two people. When we did get the dishes they were hot and delicious. 

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starrynight28 
18 years ago

Exquisite – Aqua is truly an amazing San Francisco dining experience. I've eaten here twice and experienced impeccable service and food both times (GREAT wait staff). The food is perfectly prepared and presented. I highly recommend the tuna tartare to start and the Hawaiian Ono as a main course is delicious. For those of you who enjoy souffle, try their coconut souffle for dessert....yum! Definitely get a wine recommendation from the sommelier to make the perfect dinner pairings. If you have a special occasion or have a clos... read more

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crepusculo 
18 years ago

Great food and great ambience – While unfortunately it was a little hard to find (there is only a very small sign that says Aqua on the window), and while it's very expensive, the seafood is indeed excellent. The 3-course prix fixe meal is a hefty $68. I chose the special porcini mushroom soup for the appetizer, the salmon for the entree, and the peach gateau for dessert. They have great fresh bread: sourdough and olive rolls, and sliced wheat toast. Before the appetizer, they brought out a tasty little complimentary plate w... read more

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How is Aqua rated?

Aqua has a 4.4 star rating with 71 reviews. 

When is Aqua open?

Aqua is closed now. It will open at 5:30 p.m. 

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