The Richmond

Not sure which was better—the food or the service. We loved everything on tasting menu and incredibly generous wine pairings. The surprise winner to me was the squash soup, which is a dish I would’ve sworn I hated before dining here. Everything was delicious—crab cake, ravioli, duck, the fish… Just perfect. The chef/owner is the kindest, most down-to-earth man. He was incredibly patient while explaining the wines to us, and he happily struck up conversation with us about the little treasures in the neighborhood. We can’t wait to return and try the menu during every season!

My Wife and I had an incredible experience here last night. The table was intimate and private. The service was attentive and caring. John the Chef and server was incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel at home. We enjoyed every moment. Thank you again! We will be back soon.

We had the most amazing, cozy and intimate dinner for seven last night. It was everyone's first time there and we were all very impressed. John and team were very warm and welcoming. The pre-fixe dinner was delicious, and for almost every course, there wasn't a speck left on each plate. The wine list is impressive and John was very helpful in helping us choose a few bottles. So excited we tried the place and everyone was talking about going back soon. Also I need to mention that the price point is insanely good for San Francisco. Go enjoy, there is no way you will be disappointed.

Definitely 5 stars. We came to this place to celebrate my birthday. We made reservation one month earlier. Got a text message in the afternoon to confirm the reservation. The dinner started from salad and bread. They are not in the tasting menu, but included. They were paired with sparkling wine. Next one is the soup. It was paired with white wine. I liked the puff pastry very much. Then the fish cake came with another white wine. This is the best dish of the whole dinner. The scallop is tender and fish cake itself is delicious. Duck dumpling and tender breast is paired with red wine. The dumpling was crispy and breast was tender. Main dish was roasted pork. It was a big pork with mushrooms and green beans. Mushrooms were so delicious. I personally didn’t really like the pork itself since I am the lamb lover. Of course it was paired with another red wine. Dessert was coffee ice cream paired with dessert wine. Since it is my birthday, I also got a special treat: a piece of cheesecake. Thanks chef John for the kindness. I am the cheesecake lover and really like it. Overall experience is super. We got a very private table and excellent service from Jeffrey. It was a very special birthday dinner!

Love it here. Always feel so welcomed. Get. The. Wine. Pairing. The food is amazing , but the wine pairing makes this place a top 3 SF. It's a full course meal. No rush. Just eat, enjoy, and enjoy some more. So sad we moved and can't enjoy it more often. But planning more SF trips in the future so we can enjoy more. Cheers! 🍷 🥂 🍾

I loooove this hidden gem! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of or been to this restaurant till now. I think it’s run by a couple and I love the personal touches. The chef is amazing - he takes your order, pours and explains the wine, and comes out to explain each course. You can choose between 3 or 5 course and a wine pairing with your meal. We did the 5 course with the wine pairing. The food was delicious and each course was nicely spaced. The wine was sooo good, and the pours were incredibly generous. We also added the corn bread pudding which was on the 3 course menu as an a la cart and that was one of my favorite dishes. The foie gras was also perfectly balanced and excellent. Definitely come here for a special, personal experience.

This restaurant is a real treasure! My friend and I felt pampered from the moment we arrived. We ordered the tasting plate and wine pairing. The wines were divine and the food was out of this world. We were expecting a nice experience but ended up blown away by an experience at an elevated level. Thank you John!

If I only had one restaurant to choose ever it would be The Richmond! The food is thoughtful and perfectly prepared. The service is excellent. The spirit of place is quiet, cozy and friendly. John makes these beautiful rolls that make you forget any other breads you have ever eaten. He is a genius and hard working chef. We had the best Xmas gift: Dinner at The Richmond ❤️