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Rubicon Restaurant
- Car Dealers
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
Location details
558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Good food; weird service – I have eaten at Rubicon over the years, and was interested to try it under chef Stuart Brioza's new regime. The verdict: excellent food in small portions, but such obsequious service that it is a joke and spoils the whole thing. "Would you like bottled water or ice water?" "Just ice water please." "Excellent choice sir." Adding to this nonsense is the requirement that the waitstaff , usually what I would describe as busboys (black shirts) rather than the employees who take orders (blue shirts), are... read more
Truly unique and comfortable fine dining – The amazing thing about this restaurant is that it incorporates everything you would expect in a fine-dining restaurant, but exceeds those expectations with a twist. Every single item I have ever tried here is incredible; Chef Brioza's seasonal menus always find ways of using and blending items in unexpected ways (a smoked paprika custard in an oyster stew; oxtail with an earthy yet sweet cinnamon skewered halibut; a beautiful house made duck pate with hibiscus reduction, a deliciou... read more
Horrible Service – Sad, so very, very sad. Outside of McDonald's, I had the worst service I've ever had Monday night at Rubicon. I normally don't like to complain, but everything was so horribly wrong, I couldn't hold back. Was taking my girlfriend out for her birthday. Knowing it was a Monday night in January and the B staff would be on everywhere, I chose what should have been a safe bet, Rubicon. What an expensive mistake that turned out to be. To begin with, it took well over 20 minutes to seat us. I fully expect to wait... read more
Excellent – I went to Rubicon for the Dine About Town dinner. It was excellent. The food was well prepared, presented nicely, and the decor of the restaurant is very nice. The service was great, they tried to not interrupt conversation and appear when we needed them. The artisan bread they served was excellent as well. My complaints... I am a young diner and frequently dine out with my mother. Sometimes because of my age and gender of my mother and I we are placed in the worst seat of the restaurant. Example - Last night the... read more
Expensive wines – After all these yrs, we finally try Rubicon. Went with friends who've been there twice and now I know why they weren't enthused when we told them our restaurant selection. The wine list was extensive and expensive, most bottles were over $100. Our high school looking waitress was very attentive and nice. The crispy spiced quail as first course was excellent, over slivers of onions in some kind of green sauce. I was disappointed by the bland rolled yellowfin tuna (better at a sushi bar for the price, over $1... read more
Fantastic, one of my favorites. – The tasting menu was wonderful. It's expensive but I felt it was well worth the price. The sommelier recommended nice wines as we chatted with him about both the restaurant and the wine list. Great for a small, intimate dinner.
Celebrity-owned townhouse-turned-restaurant offers Cal cuisine in the Financial District. – The Scene Exposed-brick walls are adorned with vibrant art painted by co-owner Robert DeNiro. The rest of the main room is dominated by cherry wood furnishings--from semi-circular bar to cabinets crowned with hand-blown-glass flowers. Upstairs, large windows filter light into an auxiliary space appointed with a second bar and ample room for large groups. The Food Chef Stuart Brioza updates the menu monthly with worldly twists on Cal c... read more
Enamoring – Rubicon made for a perfect evening. The menu was extensive but reasonably priced, allowing for the experience of very high-quality fare. We were seated in a nice, secluded spot and given a satisfactory amount of attention by the waiter who was very gracious and did not seem overburdened.
Great wine list, and that's about it. – Far and away the most overrated restaurant I've been to in the city. The food wasn't bad, but not nearly at the level you'd expect for a restaurant with comparable prices and reviews. Staff was professional and the wine list was extensive, but wine complements a great meal, it doesn't make a meal great. I'd say pay the sommelier less and get a chef you can pay a bit more.
Frequently asked questions about Rubicon Restaurant
How is Rubicon Restaurant rated?
Rubicon Restaurant has a 2 star rating with 17 reviews.
When is Rubicon Restaurant open?
Rubicon Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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