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Expensive, but the food is so good I can’t even be mad. This was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. We got the garbage salad, gnocchi, and shrimp dish with pain de mie. Enjoyed the friendly service once we were seated! Highlight of the salad for me was the cheese; it was light with floral notes. The pork wasn’t too fatty and everything went really well together, though I didn’t really think the dill string beans added much. Gnocchi texture was amazing since they pan fry it a bit, so you get both a bit of crisp with the soft chewiness of the gnocchi! I usually get tired of the texture by the end but I enjoyed every bite of this dish. Shrimp was also well cooked and a little spicy. I’d love to come back but would probably only make a reservation again if I had a very, very special occasion. The sticker shock of seeing ~$25 appetizers and ~$40 for most entrees left me speechless once I sat down and saw the menu with numbers lol. Was too full for the ice cream, which is a swirl in a paper espresso cup ($9). They do give a lot of food, which might justify the prices, but I wish it were less food and lower prices… If you do visit, be sure to make a reservation. It seems difficult to accommodate parties of even 4 people, but there are more tables for parties of 2.

The burger is fab, the marrow is such a fun and delicious novelty. The gnocchi is very rich! Great wines by the glass, attentive staff, cool vibe and tunes, and the icecream is 10/10. Will definitely return for the halibut. A great new addition to the neighborhood. I imagine it will only get better over time as the restaurant settles into operation.

TL;DR - great drinks, incredible food, fantastic service with cool music First time at side a, but already planning to go back! The house red was perfect for a summer afternoon and set us up nicely for dinner. Definitely not an afterthought; Ryme is a very intentional wine and gives a peek into the thoughtfulness of the side a experience. Super approachable and went well with everything we ate. The polenta starter was outstanding, deep flavor and perfect texture while not being at all stodgy or heavy. The broccolini had a great depth of flavor and again, texture. The cheeseburger was a thing of beauty, if a little intimidating. Our server gave clear instructions on how to assemble the burger and why. If the duck fat dripping onto the fries from the overturned marrow bone didn’t leave a huge impression on me, it was because there were too many good things going on with the meal. Normally, I’m not a fan of an overly complex burger experience, but this delivered on flavor, which was the most important thing. If you’re looking for a more grounded burger experience, maybe this is the burger for you, but I enjoyed it. The burger went equally well with the house red and with a High Life, which I feel is a good thing. The halibut was incredible, perfectly cooked and flaky with a really nice crusty sear, but what blew me away were the beans. Not at all mushy, with a toothsome exterior giving way to an almost creamy fluffiness. I’d definitely order that again. Unfortunately, we had no room for dessert, but as I said, I fully plan to come back as soon as I can to try more of the menu. I also liked that I could order a 6-pack for the staff. It turns out that if you do, the order is announced and the staff yell out a “thank you” in response. Personally, I don’t feel that’s necessary but it was fun to hear. I wouldn’t recommend this place for groups, as it is tiny. From that visit, I saw that they already have regulars and while there, they were being photographed for the SF Chronicle I believe. It’s a great, accessible neighborhood spot putting out great vibes and even better food. I hope it stays that way!

A fun concept that misses the mark on food and value. I was excited to have dinner at side a and had high expectations for my visit. The ambiance was cool, with a DJ spinning records (mainly of poppy 80s songs — which I’m a big fan of.) The interior was nicely decorated and it’s easy to carry on a conversation despite the music and somewhat narrow shape of the structure. As an aside, I was impressed with the high tech, bidet-seat toilet they had. That to me felt very avant-garde and high end! However, the big let down for me was the food, particularly for the prices charged. We tried the polenta starter ($21), chicken cutlet ($37) and cheeseburger ($35.) The polenta was underwhelming. The chicken cutlet was good, but not even close to being worth $37. It was a sizable, breaded breast piece in a sea of mustardy sauce with hazelnuts and some sort of dried fruit. I expected a $35 cheeseburger to be mind blowing, but it too was not even close to being worth the amount charged. It lacked flavor and the fries it came with were not seasoned enough for my liking. There was a bone with marrow that we were supposed to scrape onto the burger, but we were underwhelmed with the amount of marrow in the bone and didn’t feel like the gimmick of including that with the burger added enough pizzazz to such an expensive plate. We were tempted to try the carrot cake, but at $18 we decided to pass seeing as how we weren’t wowed enough with the expensive dishes up until that point. Overall, the experience was fine but with the dishes not justifying the prices, I wouldn’t go out of my way to return.

I almost never leave reviews, but in this case I feel compelled. I arrived at 4PM, only to learn that the doors open at 4, but dinner service begins at 5. A bit unexpected, so I settled in at the bar with an hour to spare. With little else to do, I took in the space: custom steel furniture, skylights overhead, and a soundtrack curated by Caroline. I even Shazamed Tom Browne’s rendition of “What’s Going On.” I ordered the lavender lemonade and garlic fries, both hit the spot. While I waited for dinner, I struck up a conversation with Manuel, the CDC, who seemed genuinely happy, chopping herbs with a smile. As dinner approached, the staff began greeting each other with hugs, not in an awkward way, but more like a football team in the tunnel before the Super Bowl. Parker, the co-owner, stopped by and shared the backstory of the restaurant. At first I assumed he was a new hire, humble and low-key, but later learned he’s from the Midwest, which explained a lot. He personally served my gnocchi and short rib (excellent), and throughout the evening they all checked in on me. I felt like a guest at a friend’s dinner party, one hosted with a dash of Saturday Night Live. Finally: I don’t like carrot cake, caramel, or coconut. And yet, I thoroughly enjoyed their version. Exceptional. Ten out of ten. Can’t wait to return.

hmm, i’m glad i tried it but not sure i would come back. garbage salad - wonderfully creamy dressing, crispy and crunchy greens. overkill on the walnuts and the pork which was 99% fat. gnocchi - flavours were all there, but the amount of beef was the size of my thumb (or maybe smaller). not worth it unfortunately. soft serve - got the swirl of vanilla-lavender and coffee. again, nothing really special here. service was warm once seated. sat at a lower bar seat which unfortunately has no view and is extremely smokey from the kitchen. a solid 3-star experience.

An amazing new spot in the Mission! Food is phenomenal along with a great wine list. Check it out — you won’t regret it!!

Food and ambiance were both phenomenal. My boyfriend and I shared the chicken cutlet and gnocchi and both were uniquely delicious. The bartender had great suggestions on wine pairing for our entrees as well. We strategized and saved room for dessert and got to try the coffee and vanilla swirl ice cream and carrot cake, both of which were excellent. We were sitting at the bar and got to meet both of the chefs which was the perfect end to the evening, can’t wait to go back!

Side - A is one of those rare gems that nails ambiance, food, and service all in one go! Though gotta say, it's a bit pricey, but I get it. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was effortlessly cool - warm lighting, stylish yet unpretentious decor, and a welcoming energy that made us feel like we'd stumbled into a neighborhood favorite. There are not too many restaurants that plays vinyl! Overall perfect for a dinner with friends or a unique dinner date. It is small, everything is a bit tight, but that adds to the energy, and you'll feel it! Although, it was a bit hot and smokey inside - there is opportunity for ventilation to be better. Now, let's talk food. The menu strikes that perfect balance between comfort and creativity. We had the fried squid, gnocchi, and the halibut. Fried squid is worth skipping. Gnocchi was delicious - more please! The star of the night was the halibut, cooked absolutely spot-on - moist and flaky with the perfect sear. It was served atop a beautifully composed plate that balanced flavor and texture, and some chili crisp (I think)! Super unique. Overall, you can tell real thought and care goes into each dish - from the curated ingredients to the bold, unexpected flavor combinations. The service was equally impressive - friendly without being overbearing, knowledgeable about both the food and drink menus, and genuinely excited to share what makes Side A special. It really feels like a place run by people who love food and community. Reservation highly recommended.

I didn't even get to enjoy this place or did I even stay (which sucks because I was really excited to try it!) A good friend was visiting the city for the weekend and we decided to wrap up her visit at a trendy spot before she left! What a waste of a bus ride lol. So we get there and just stand at the door, there was room at the end of the bar and even open spaces at the tables. One of the servers was like be with you in a minute. Ok. But I saw him make laps several times at the same tables and completely ignore us for like 5 more minutes. That place is small too so why the overdone check ins on tables when customers like us are waiting!? Anyway, he comes up to us asks us if we have a reservation, we reply no and that we wish to sit at the bar and he was like "are you eating?" And we were like no just drinks and possibly a dessert to share and he was like "well bar is for eating so you guys can sit there for now but we might have to kick you out if people come in wanting to eat" my friend was already like nah. And then we were like ok we're fine maybe next time, then he notices that he might just lose business so he's like "but but you guys can sit outside and I'll put on the heat" we were like ok then sure. We sit outside and kid you not it's just barren and such a small little overhead heat lamp and the bench style seating was like a prison style metal bar. The drinks list was very limited and there was no cocktails even to choose from. We sat there another 10 minutes with a growing bad taste in our mouths until we were just like let's dip. And so we did. Idk, rude and abrupt service and I still can't wrap my head around the fact that the BAR was for food instead of people just wanting to have drinks like what kind of backwards service is that? Suffice to say, I won't even give them a try.

This is one of those tough reservations to get these days, another hot spot. I'm thinking it's a hot spot because the chef of Aphotic left and started this place? (We loved Aphotic back when it was still open!) anyway, my husband somehow snagged a 2-person reservation on a Friday night. We arrived on time for our 5:30pm reso on Friday night. Music was blasting, funk music, that was extremely loud (have to shout to your dining partner) but a fun way (for some) to get your weekend started. However, I thought the music was way too loud, and actually a bit overwhelming for my taste. Our table was a tiny, cramped table for 2. The whole restaurant was cramped though, tables with barely any room between to get through before sitting down, barely any headroom if your daughter has dropped her crayon and you need to pick it up, barely any room to put a diaper bag in between tables on banquette seating. We ordered the Garlic French fries, Shrimp, Artichoke Dip, Gnocchi with short rib, and Halibut with gigante beans. The Shrimp was good, and garlic fries good, but generally everything was just okay. The artichoke dip was too rich. The short rib in the gnocchi tasted dry. I just didn't see what the hype was about. Nothing seemed unique, or particular fresh ingredients that blow your mind away. One piece of the halibut did taste fishy, but the other pieces were fine. Actually the stand out favorite dish was the Carrot Cake, which had amazing cream cheese frosting (not too sweet or heavy), which paired nicely with the crispy bits of walnut and I think coconut bits. It was $18 for a mini cake - very pricy, but delicious, and we did take home some leftovers (just for our dignity, my husband could've finished it on the spot). I will say that I loved their Heath Ceramic dinnerwear. Nice touch. Also, there was an article run the day before in the Chronicle about how Side A had terrific service, exceptional, how they treat you as if you're members of their family. We did not experience this amazing service. Yes, the service was good, but just as good as any other restaurant - nothing stand out. Not sure why they would write a whole article to highlight this. No special accommodations for our toddler either. He called the day before and asked if we could get a slightly larger spot since we'd have our toddler daughter joining us. They said yes, but when we arrived, we still got a cramped 2-top table squashed between those tables I described above. I wasn't expecting anything special for our daughter, but somehow was, since an article was run about how hospitable they are to all their customers. I'm not terribly excited to return, although I think perhaps if we ordered different menu items, we would have had a slightly different experience. The food itself was underwhelming, and the ambiance was overwhelming (way too noisy and loud, cramped tables). What a weird combo. It'll be a hard sell for me to return.

I had a really great experience at Side A! From the moment I stepped in, I was warmly welcomed and shown to the table (even though I arrived 30 mins early!). Everything on the menu looked delicious. I opted for the kale salad and gnocchi. The kale salad was probably the best I've ever had! I loved the portion size, to really enjoy the flavors. The gnocchi was also absolutely delicious. I loved the mix of the short rib with the goat cheese. I personally would've opted out of the pickled veggies because generally I'm not a huge fan but they seemed to complement the dish well. For dessert, I got the soft serve twist to try the flavors and they did not disappoint! I'll be back soon! I really liked the atmosphere, the energy and whole vibe of this place

Oh man, this is a hard one to write. First off, I appreciate the intended aesthetic but the music was so loud I had a hard time carrying on a conversation with my party and my ears were ringing by the time we left. On the upside, the service was decent and wait staff was nice. The food was way too salty. Yes, I expect things to be seasoned but definitely dial back the aggressive use of salt. I felt as if I needed to drink a gallon of water upon returning home. I totally get the intended vibe and food they're going for, but overall the execution was average for SF. And, I've spent a good amount of time in the Midwest and nothing really was quintessentially midwestern except the carrot cake. The best bite was the soft serve.

Great food, rushed experience. I had a great meal at Side A, but the experience felt super rushed. I get that it's a trendy spot right now, but after waiting 45mins for a table, being asked to give up our seats just 1.5 hrs into the meal felt abrupt (especially considering the pricey menu and the fact that I was only halfway through my third glass of wine). The check was dropped before we had a chance to order dessert. That said, the wine selection was excellent, and the DJ added a fun vibe. We ordered the artichoke dip, kale salad, and eggplant main, all amazing. Get the Coffee Movement soft serve. I would come here just for that. The biggest problem though: they need to fix the ventilation. It was so hot and smoky inside, more like a KBBQ place than a wine bar. I can still smell the restaurant on my sweater. As much as I enjoyed the food, I probably won't be back. I get the vibe they're going for, but the experience needs some fine-tuning. If you're planning a visit, I'd recommend grabbing a drink and enjoying the music outside instead (and grabbing that soft serve).

Stopped in without a reservation and lucky enough to get a table outside right away. Come early as many people were waiting quite awhile after we were seated or make a reservation. It's adorable inside and love all the vinyl and decor. We tried the fried squid to start, the burger and gnocchi for entrees, and coffee soft serve for dessert. The squid was lightly battered, well balanced with the garlic aioli and the tomato chow chow underneath. Not exactly sure what tomato chow chow is but it had some tomato under the squid that had an almost pickled/spicy tones. It was so good and the flavors went so well together. The gnocchi was nicely browned and the beef was so tender. The sauce was so rich and delicious. The burger was amazing. I loved the cheese along with the aioli and bone marrow for such good flavors. The fries had good texture and loved the beef jus, aioli, and ketchup options to dip. The coffee soft serve was so creamy and nice way to end the meal. Left incredibly full and would definitely come back. Service was on point and everyone was so friendly.

Dinner parties. To me, they can be hella awkward. Especially when you're an introvert and feel pressured to engage in convos. IDK about you but I'm just here for the free food and alkie. J/k! Enter Side A. Dinner party vibes without the awkwardness. Come with a date, a couple of friends (you want to be with), or come solo to sit at the bar...the owners will make you feel like you're at their home dinner party with private chefs. Side A took over Universal Café and is from a husband-wife team. Caroline DJ's in front and welcomes guests in, while Chef Brown (defunct Michelin-starred Aphotic) and his team are churning out delicious elevated comfort food. Currently, it's walk-in only with rezzies starting 5/15/25. We arrived at 4:45 pm on their first day and it was about 2.5 hour wait for counter seating so we hit up several bars to kill time. Trick Dog and True Laurel are just around the corner. There's indoor and outdoor seating. For now, outdoor seating are drinks only, no food is served. M E N U Midwestern cuisine through a California lens. Small menu of about 20 items: starters, entrees, sides, and dessert. Beer and wine only. During the daytime, they operate as The Coffee Movement with coffee and donuts (8 am - 1 pm). Brunch to come in Mid-July. F O O D * Shrimp w/ chili vinaigrette, acme pain de mie ($38): https://tinyurl.com/2nrz8cz2 Half a dozen head on shrimp served over toasted bread. The shrimp had good flavor with a tang tho a touch overdone and I was hoping for more heat. Regardless, it was tasty esp with the bread soaking up the the buttery vinaigrette. * Gnocchi w/ short rib, giardiniera, liwa ($32): https://tinyurl.com/245pbkm7 Fav dish of the night and their signature dish, the parisian-style gnocchi were pan-seared, pillowy soft served with meltingly tender short ribs. Nice creamy tang from the liwa goat cheese and acidic bite from the italian relish. It's quite a hearty dish so I would share this. * Cheeseburger w/ smoked bone marrow, red onion jam, acme sesame bun, fries ($33): https://tinyurl.com/2be2f2th - Requested medium rare (default: medium): https://tinyurl.com/4vkxxkpe Tired of smash burgers? Then, Side A's cheeseburger is for you. Spoon the beef butter (bone marrow) onto the patty AND dig in. The thicc beef patty had a nice sear and was perfectly medium rare and juicy. The bone marrow added a buttery indulgence with the tangy goat cheese and acidic onion jam cutting through the richness. The toasted bun maintained its structural integrity while still being soft. Served with crunchy straight cut fries, aioli, ketchup, and beef jus. S E R V I C E Awesome hospitality from the owners and staff (thanks, Eric for accommodating us). Caroline was very welcoming, shaking guests hands and introducing herself. Asked if we had any music requests and even offered TT treats. For being a full house and their first night, food service was pretty prompt. A M B I A N C E Minimalist with custom DJ booth with premium sound system, vinyl record lined walls, and open kitchen. Soul and funk playing. Small dining room with about seven tables and six counter seats. Two café tables outside. P A R K I N G Really challenging street parking. Overall, Side A is off to an great start. If you're into hip, Japanese style hi-fi listening bars and/or a low-key fun place serving top-notch, elevated comfort food, Side A will be your jam.

The food was phenomenal and the vibe was immaculate. Side A is a listening bar, and it reminded me of spots in New York like Eavesdrop in Greenpoint. I'm usually skeptical when restaurants lead with music, but the sound here was perfectly balanced. It added to the atmosphere without ever feeling too loud or distracting. The food was some of the best I've had in a while, and I eat out a lot. Every salad was herbaceous and flavorful, and the chicken cutlet was a standout. The hazelnuts in the cutlet sauce were a fun surprise and made it feel special. Maybe I'm just used to New York pricing, but everything felt pretty reasonable. I left full and satisfied. The only downside was the service. We had a 7:00 reservation, were seated around 7:10, ordered at 7:15, and didn't get our kale salad until 8:10. We had to flag someone down to even get things moving. At one point a server even said "welcome in" like we had just arrived, even though we had been sitting there without food for almost an hour. That said, I would still go back. The food and the vibe are worth it. I just hope the service is a little sharper next time.

I visited Side A last night for a decadently delicious meal. I'm friends with one of the chefs (fun to watch him in the open kitchen!) and as the staff discovered this throughout the night they went out of their way to introduce themselves and welcome us in, which made for a great dining experience. Between us, we ordered the fried squid, chicken cutlet, burger, and carrot cake along with a glass of Chardonnay, a chilled red, and of course a high life. The fried squid was a fun southern-like take on calamari with a light breading and chow-chow in place of cocktail sauce. The chicken cutlet was my favorite of the night, perfectly crispy, great flavor, and a delicious sauce (which turned into fry dip real quick). The burger was unique and delicious, with amazing presentation. Finally the carrot cake was an incredible end to the meal (and great breakfast leftovers this morning). I was a little too excited for each dish and forgot to take photos. If you're planning to dine at Side A, know that you will be in an intimate setting, sitting close to other parties. Also the music is an important part of the atmosphere, so embrace the music and the atmosphere, it makes for a fun meal! All in all, a great meal and fun atmosphere!

Came here for dinner service, this place is absolutely fantastic! Every dish we got was both innovative and comforting, they really hit home. My favorite was the chicken cutlet, I originally thought there was some start anise in the sauce but they actually use fennel in the brine. The burger was also an A+, they give a generous amount of bone marrow with the burger. I really don't think you can go wrong here. I will absolutely be back for their coffee soft serve!

Highly recommend! We arrived around 3:50 to get walk-in seating at the bar. They open at 4 and only serve drinks from 4-5, so be prepared to wait for food until then. The bar was completely full by 4:10. Ordered their broccolini and artichoke & spinach dip to start. Both were great - the broccolini was the one item I'd skip out on for next time. For entrees, we ordered the burger and gnocchi. Both were amazing but if I had to pick one I'd go with the gnocchi. Finally finished with their carrot cake (taking most of it home). Overall, everything was SO good and the staff were extremely friendly. Cant wait to go back!

The coffee here is excellent! I tried the single-origin drip from DAK Yuzu Crew, which was outstanding. Unfortunately, the doughnuts were sold out when I arrived around noon. However, the soft serve was fantastic--perfect in texture, not too sweet, and with a smooth coffee flavor. There is a very hip ambiance, with good DJ music in the background. I guess this is the trend now, similar to HiNRG on Sundays. I will definitely return when I'm in the area.

A fun concept that misses the mark on food and value. I was excited to have dinner at side a and had high expectations for my visit. The ambiance was cool, with a DJ spinning records (mainly of poppy 80s songs -- which I'm a big fan of.) The interior was nicely decorated and it's easy to carry on a conversation despite the music and somewhat narrow shape of the structure. As an aside, I was impressed with the high tech, bidet-seat toilet they had. That to me felt very avant-garde and high end! However, the big let down for me was the food, particularly for the prices charged. We tried the polenta starter ($21), chicken cutlet ($37) and cheeseburger ($35.) The polenta was underwhelming. The chicken cutlet was good, but not even close to being worth $37. It was a sizable, breaded breast piece in a sea of mustardy sauce with hazelnuts and some sort of dried fruit. I expected a $35 cheeseburger to be mind blowing, but it too was not even close to being worth the amount charged. It lacked flavor and the fries it came with were not seasoned enough for my liking. There was a bone with marrow that we were supposed to scrape onto the burger, but we were underwhelmed with the amount of marrow in the bone and didn't feel like the gimmick of including that with the burger added enough pizzazz to such an expensive plate. We were tempted to try the carrot cake, but at $18 we decided to pass seeing as how we weren't wowed enough with the expensive dishes up until that point. Overall, the experience was fine but with the dishes not justifying the prices, I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

Don't come here to enjoy a good catch-up with friends. You will be rushed out the door as soon as your plates are low. Not like there is a lot of food in each entree anyway, so you have about an hour to eat before being "asked to leave". I thought I was reading into the waiter's rudeness too much but the other reviews helped me not to feel crazy. Thanks y'all! While ordering, we wanted to order an additional entree later if we still want more, but the waiter told us they don't do that and we needed to order all at once, and tried to push us to order more now. Then, the nonstop "check in" started including promptly sharing dessert and saying we are running short on time while we still had food on the table. The waiter stood behind us and interrupted the conversation every 10 minutes, trying to take our plates away!!! Happened three times while there were clearly bites left. Just let us eat, please, but nooooo. This place is too popular for that. They want their table back. 90 mins into dinner, we were so fed up and decided to go somewhere else to get another drink and dessert. Good thing there are plenty of great options in the area. If you want good food and music, it's a great spot, but do not come here to enjoy good company, that's not allowed cuz which enjoyment doesn't pay the bills. Eat and skedaddle. This place is too hot, they don't seem to need my business, no hard feelings. I will not take up your precious space again.

coffee movement takes over side a in the mission during the days, which isnt updated on yelp but saw that someone else added it already. the coffee movement coffee is great, nuff said, and I saw some familiar faces and vibes. I'd be curious to come back for side a, since it seems relatively cute, and it seems like THE hot place to be. I'm curious how it will compare to 20 spot (my other favorite spot in the mission), but we shall SEE

Like someone else mentioned, the host was straight up mean when I asked to get on the waitlist for walk ins on Friday. They seemed annoyed they had to even consider walk ins and said "we have a waitlist and I can write you down but to be honest i'm not going to call you. it's not really a waitlist but if you are nearby and keep checking in you might get a table in 2 hours, we don't really go by order " I understand they may be overwhelmed but it was the most pretentious experience from waitstaff i've had in 10 years of living in San Francisco. Don't say you welcome walk ins on your website if you are going to be hostile to potential paying customers ! Get over yourselves.

Service great. Honest food feedback meh. Took the servers recommendation on the halibut. It was cooked perfectly but surprisingly very bland. Chicken cutlet was chewy. Carrot cake was great but unnecessarily huge. Cool vibe.

Side A is a perfect place to go for incredible food, great wine, beautiful lighting, and delightful service. The portions are truly generous, and the staff is so kind and politely asked the chef a number of questions we had around allergies and substitutions. They're still in their first few weeks of service so expect them to get better and better with timing as they get used to the steady stream of folks excited to dine here. Don't forget a reservation and never skip apps & dessert here!

EXTREMELY RUDE and HOSTILE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I asked the host about adding me onto the waitlist and they were so freaking rude and condescending. I have lived in the neighborhood my whole life and thought it would be cool to check out the "new" spot and see what they're about. It took me a few days to calm down from my horrible interaction. You realize this is what's wrong with SF now. I looked into the business and figured it out immediately. You have these imposters-NOT even with a lick of Bay Area ties opening a restaurant in the most culturally rich section of SF without any consideration to the neighborhood and what it stands for! Extremely rude, pretentious, eliteness, and definitely not serving of the neighborhood!!

I came here for dinner and before I was seated I was told the exact time when we would need to complete our meal so the table could be turned. It wasn't the best tone to start the meal. The space is white and well done, but it is really warm and smoky in there, and there were lots of smells throughout the meal. It seems like the ventilation from the kitchen, which is open and opposite the tables, is not working well. The music was nice but often times too loud to hold a conversation. The food was pretty solid - the eggplant was a sleeper hit! That said, the price point seems too high. Because of the tight time limit provided, we had servers coming by constantly to check in, remove plates, bring new dishes, etc to make sure we were progressing quickly, which made it difficult for us to have conversation. The dishes came nearly all at once rather than being coursed out. Overall, good food, ambiance and service could use improvement. I would go back, but not soon.

Congratulations to Parker and Caroline on the opening of Side A!! My wife and I were very fortunate to have dined on the opening night and totally enjoyed the whole dining experience! Starting with the warm and welcoming hospitality, level of service and "chic" ambiance! I am not going to get into the babbling of the textures, flavors etc. as there is no need to "over-think" anything here.... you just go and enjoy it all!!! The attached photos are what we ate last night along with wine. Oh... and a big Thank You to Eric!!

I really wanted to like this place! We went on a Saturday to put our name on a waitlist and the staff was so unfriendly and made us seem like an inconvenience for wanting to put our name on the waitlist to dine there! We even went to another bar to wait an hour and a half before going back to check on the status! Upon return no one tended to us and the multiple people in front of us filled the restaurant and would not let us through to greet the host! It seemed that everyone in the restaurant catered to this group and payed no attention to us! Finally the host greeted us and seemed less than enthusiastic to talk to us and would not give us a definitive time to sit, but was extremely negative and not compassionate about wait time. If you're not going to seat walk ins, please just close the walk in list.

Went to Side A last night and had an incredible experience. The vibe is spot on--warm, stylish, and lively without being too loud. We ordered the Garbage Salad, chicken cutlet, and halibut--each dish was flavorful, well-executed, and super satisfying. The wine and beer menu is solid, with great picks across the board. Music added the perfect energy to the room. Can't wait to go back--Side A is a gem in the City.

OK we live in the mission. It's a blessing and a curse. I cleaned human feces off my building last weekend. I constantly worry about my car getting broken into. Why am I living here? Enter Side A. I tried to go opening weekend, it didn't work out. When I returned the following day, Caroline totally remembered me acknowledged they still couldn't get me a table, but asked me when I could come in next. She scored us a really great table on a night that we had a date night. Portions are big. You will take some leftovers. You're gonna be really happy with everything you're eating. Get that sparkling rosé. By the bottle. You won't regret it. I can't tell you how exciting it was to have food that was delicious. Service that was excellent. People that actually looked like they cared about the food. A space that was hospitable. We could actually hear each other. The bathroom is lovely. And did I mention? She freaking played Depeche Mode. I can't wait to come back.

the interior design is amazing, beyond the food they pay attention to detail to the ambiance, they book quality vinyl dj's to set up a great sound experience. expect it to be crowded on busy days which may affect your personal experience. in terms of the food goes, their presentation is great, the ingredients are high end and quality, in terms of taste it didn't grow on me, but because of the overall experience i still think it's a great place to check out.

Great addition to the neighborhood. I would say best carrot cake I've ever had. I can't wait to try the soft serve.

wine and carrot cake 12/10, really inexperienced waiter with dry personality who took the wine glasses from the table when the wine bottle was still half full 2/10, food 3/10, owners 10/10.

The food here is excellent and the vinyl DJ's are very talented creating a fun environment. Reservations are very hard to come by, but keep trying. It's worth it.

I don't know if the reviews talking about bad service belong to people giving off weird vibes but for me everyone was super super nice and the food was by far literally the best I've had in the past year. We got the fried squid, gnocchi and halibut and then ended with the carrot cake. The vibes inside were also immaculate-- it was such a good time and the highlight of my weekend. Def recommend coming here!

Such a great place in the mission to get delicious food and hear DJ's spin great vinyl. The chicken cutlet was amazing and the desserts are insane.

From the moment you walk in the ambiance is warm and welcoming. The staff greets you with smiles on their face excited to have you there. We had the squid and artichoke dip for appetizers which were both elevated, light and generous portions. Followed by the gnocchi, fish and shrimp dishes for entrees. Everything was amazing! The food reflects fine dinner chefs making food they want to eat. It's elevated, comforting and hits all the notes. They manage to make a rich, heavy dishes light. We ended the night with coffee soft serve which was the best coffee flavored soft serve or ice cream we've ever had. The carrot cake was light and fluffy and the cream cheese frosting was light and not too sweet! So hard to accomplish with cream cheese frosting. The candied nuts were a dessert of their own and the toasted coconut accompanying the carrots brings a lot of sweet earthiness to the dessert. The staff is super attentive and friendly. The drinks are super refreshing, shout out to the lavender lemonade. Between my two friends they had 5. I enjoyed glass of rosè and brut that were crisp and refreshing. Def will be back.

Welcoming staff, incredible decor and music, this is a wonderful addition to the area! Excited to come back for coffee which is offered 8am-1pm I believe.