Canteen

beauzhay 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

What a gem! – I must admit that I have been jaded about the food industry after working as a Pastry Chef for two years but this place has given me a new passion. It's a little pricey and the wait for a table can be long (even if you have reservations) but overall its a culinary experience I would recommend to everyone who is into cuisine at its best. I love you, Chef Leary! Will you marry me? 

andreesa 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Disappointed – I never actually end up eating at this restaurant but I was completely put off by the fact that I tried to call serveral times to make a reservation, and the call was never answered -- it kept on going straight to the voicemail. I left a voicemail trying to make a reservation (and offered a few suggestions) but the restaurant never bothered to get back to me and let me know as a courtesy that they had no opennings available. There are too many great restaurants in the city to put up with indifferent customer s... read more

lolamac 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

What a gem!! – Like a previous reviewer, I too was a big fan of the Titanic Cafe and sorry to see it go. And so I was very resentful of Canteen .... until I actually went there and tried it out. What a terrific gem of a restaurant! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all superb, utilizing only the freshest ingredients, adding unexpected flourishes of spices and herbs. The improbability of finding such cuisine in such an unpretentious setting leaves you with the feeling that you have stumbled upon a very special place at a very s... read more

katcarlin 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

working out the kinks- but worth the wait! – Contrary to a previous reviewer, I had no problem making a reservation and changing the date after the fact. I got a phone call back right away. We had a reservation for when the restaurant opened: 6. The server was extremely patient with us considering we didn't realize there as a line of people waiting until we left and saw them all in the lobby looking pretty miserable. We were there 2 hours. We had no idea and no one rushed us until the very end, which was completely reasonabl... read more

mttambikerdude 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

My girlfriend and I came in for breakfast on a Thursday and I felt the ambience was very tense and stressed. Our waitress was nice but she seemed completely overworked, which is typical at busy breakfast spots, however I felt the operation lacked a certain attention to customer service given the recent reviews. They should be encouraging new business, not making people feel unwelcome. I noticed there was no busperson or host and the waitress seemed to be falling behind--she was sometimes slower-than-necessary. The food was p... read more

zark 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Resurect the Titantic! – Last Sunday we sat at the counter waiting for acknowledgement and menus, giving us time to read the paper and absorb the changes since it had been Titantic Cafe. Most of the character has been modernized away. Several guests entered the restaurant hoping to have brunch, but were ignored, so they left. The lack of music added to the tense vibe. Our food arrived, exhibiting the same monochromatic tone as the decor. Although proficiently cooked and arranged, there was no color to excite one's interest. ... read more

mikeym86 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great place – Found this place walking around the city, what a great spot! Price is fair and food is superior. Pretty cool to watch the chef work right in front of you and it is good to see someone leave the corporate food business and run his own place. Only problem is the size of the booths but for 2 people it is perfect....I'm going back next time I am in SF 

whitedog 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Chef is a overbearing jerk – Tiny place -- really tiny --- and the chef is loudly berating a kitchen worker for a LONG time. Seriously not 5 feet away from us. Should have left because the overpriced food was neither good nor abundant. Don't bother.