5A5 Steak LoungeGreat eats and ambiance.Food alway good; great for celebrations and service is always attentive and good. Small selection on the menu but steaks are excellent. Foods pricey but worth the price.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed ourselvesFood was very good but a bit expensive. Service was excellent. We found the a/c a bit too cold. All in all enjoyed ourselves.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWhelming...but not OverThe restaurant description is a "stylish take" on the on the steakhouse. It's a modern, contemporary setting and a cool place to take a date. We found the wait staff was attentive without being intrusive or hovering. I will say that upon leaving the hostess went far above and beyond to get us a cab on a difficult Friday night - running down the street and standing out in the cold to hail us a ride.
The food was good but not notable. The romaine salad, their take on a Caesar, was bland with the lettuce luke warm. We had the boneless ribeye and a bone in NY, both medium. The steaks were prepared as requested - slightly red in the center but were unremarkably seasoned and very average tasting.
In sum, cool décor but an average meal.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dinning experienceI highly recommend the Prime Roast, super delicious and succulent!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious WaguI always go to 5A5 when I come to SF. Food is delicious, Wagu is always a great treat.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding service - TheyOutstanding service - They saved a prime rib on advance request for a late Mother's Day dinner (long past after the prime rib ran out) and it was served as requested - medium rare. Great meal and outstanding service.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA perfect eveningI cannot speak highly enough of 5A5! My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and we requested private seating or a private booth. The request was met perfectly and set the tone for the evening. Our waitress, Leila, was knowledgable, attentive, and incredibly warm during the entire evening. We were given two or three plates, compliments of the chef, and the food was absolutely incredibly. We both got the filets and they were cooked perfectly, as were our other courses. The music in the background provided a wonderful setting without being overwhelming. I would recommend this restaurant without hesitation and will definitely be returning!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMA5A+You're not going to eat here every week, but it is a great experience and you simply must enjoy the A5 Wagyu. Unique and delicious!5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was the first time tryingThis was the first time trying Wagyu beef, it is amazing and very well prepared.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMSteak Lounge-An Appetizing ConceptAn excellent experience. Scallops were velvety smooth and extremely tasty. Crab soup was good and interesting. Prime rib was cooked just right and very tender and tasty. Service was friendly, very attentive without being overbearing or annoying. We'll be back again when we travel to SF.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMElegant, hip and romanticElegant, hip and romantic restaurant with excellent food, drinks and service.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMBrought a special friend hereBrought a special friend here for dinner for the first time and they enjoyed it. We had a good time and experience. Love the food especially the shooters and prime rib.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWow! The food and serviceWow! The food and service were amazing! The seating arrangement was a little odd.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing bone-in filet, uniqueAmazing bone-in filet, unique and tasty appetizers with surprisingly decent portion sizes. Excellent, attentive service. Will definitely come back.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMtheir staff is always verytheir staff is always very courteous. Very attentive. Food no matter what you order has the best flavors done to perfection4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat service, great food,Great service, great food, just a fun night for my group of friends4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my first time toThis was my first time to 5A5. I'd made a reservation for 8, but had a couple of extras decide they wanted to come. I called and they easily accommodated moving my group up to 10 by pushing my reservation back 15 minutes. When we arrived, we actually ended up with 11 plus a baby! The staff didn't blink. They were very accommodating.
I was surprised by the live pianist in the bar area and really enjoyed that while we waited for our whole party to gather.
The waiter was spot on and easy going with a group so large. The food was good. A little pricey for a slightly above average meal. But, it was fun that it was well worth it!
They even brought out a few extras for the table to nibble on. Plus they brought bday treats with candles!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMCame on a Sunday, so probablyCame on a Sunday, so probably much more quiet than how it is normally. Steak was excellent and very filling. Very tasty appetizers too. Took my mom here while she was visiting. I would pass on the wagyu beef, though. Far too rich.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMpleasant surpriseSan Fran has no shortage of good restaurants. We went here based on the hotel concierge recommendation "with a vibrant ambiance". Glad we did. Our server was excellent - friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The manager even came by a few times to greet us. I had the wagyu sashimi, kona kampachi cerviche. The table also had steak and tataki duo for mains, along with truffle fries, swiss chard and muushroom as sides. All were excellent - definitely beyond my expectations.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe took our son and friendsWe took our son and friends to celebrate his 18th birthday. It's definitely an upscale restaurant and a great experience. The ambiance is understated elegance and contemporary with a great live piano as background music. The food is very, very good with an Asian touch and the service is excellent. They did a superb job of accommodating a special food need for one member of the party and in general, the service was exceptionally attentive without being intrusive. The quality of the steak was excellent and the a great choice for meat lovers who are looking for a contemporary take on a steakhouse.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThe beet salad was one ofThe beet salad was one of the best. The Lobster tempura was perfectly cooked, no sauce needed. Our main entree, the wagyu crossbred 4 oz hit the spot. We were very pleased with our meal.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best RibEye in the country!Started off with some great happy hour appetizers. Had a nice booth, and we all ordered rib eyes. This was the best RibEye in my life. It was tender, not too fatty, well aged. Our waitress was fabulous, and constantly filled our ice teas, wine glasses, etc. Everyone in the restaurant was very service oriented. We'll definitely be back!!3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMThe Real Kobe DealWanted to try based on the Kobe beef. It's real, from Japan, not just the technique. Served @ $30 an oz in 4oz increments. DELISH!!! Appetizers were great as well. You're going to pay, but it's a great experience. I brought my own wine. 1st 2 corkage @ $20/bottle. Don't bring just any wine. Look at the wine list and see if you can get it cheaper and bring it in. That's the way to go. Got to see Fmr. Mayor Willie Brown dining in as well.3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM5A5 SteakHouseThis was a great experience. The food was amazing. I recommend the bacon wrapped scallop appetizers and the maguro bite as a started. The Wagyu beef filet with truffle risotto literally melted in my mouth. I also recommend the lobster tempura as a side. Great wine list, the Argentinian Malbec was fantastic. For dessert, the L'Opera Verte with green tea and the Fondant Cake are a great way to end the evening. Great service. Leila, was an amazing waitress and was incredibly helpful. Fun restaurant and a pleasure to visit.2/18/2013 12:00:00 AM