DOSA on Fillmore - Permanently Closed

Name: DOSA on Fillmore - Permanently Closed
Address: 1700 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94115
Telephone: (415) 441-3672
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

2462 Reviews

$31 to $50

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DOSA on Fillmore is a San Francisco restaurant that offers an urban take on South Indian cuisine. By putting a Californian twist on the flavors of Indian food, the chef and owner has created a local hotspot. Guests can drop in to DOSA on Fillmore for dinner or weekend brunch. Start your meal at DOSA with pumpkin and curry leaf soup or a lamb kebab slider. The menu features a seasonal tasting section, a small plates section and a section for heartier fare. Enjoy Alaskan wild salmon smoked with cauliflower and rice in an apricot curry. Plenty of vegetarian options at DOSA on Fillmore mean that everyone can find something to love.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
LUNCH / BRUNCH Wednesday to Friday - 11:30am - 2:30pm; Saturday & Sunday - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm; DINNER: Sunday to Thursday - 5:30 pm to 11 pm Friday & Saturday - 5:30 pm to Midnight
Phone number
(415) 441-3672
Website
http://dosasf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Senthil Kumar
Catering
Dosa offers catering options for those interested. For more information please go to our Website http://dosasf.com/catering.htm
Private party facilities
DOSA offers dining experiences for a wide array of occasions from casual gatherings, to events such as corporate entertaining, holiday parties and wedding receptions. The restaurant is available in its entirety for major events.
Private party contact
Daniel Dowdell: (877) 349-1457

Location
1700 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Neighborhood
Western Addition
Cross street
Post Street
Parking details
There are two convenient parking lots within short walking distance Fillmore Street Annex Garage (Below Sundance Theater) 1650 Fillmore Street (at Post Street) San Francisco, CA 94115 Japan Center Main Garage 1610 Geary Boulevard (Also an entrance on Post at Webster) San Francisco, CA 94115 For more information please check http://www.japantownparking.com/Rates/
Public transit
Fillmore - 22 Sutter - 2, 3, 4 Geary - 38, 38L
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Watermelon, Mung & Paneer Salad
Mache lettuce, sprouted mung, herbs, cucumber, chiles, fresh coconut, watermelon dressing
Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Roasted puréed, black chickpeas, fennel, ginger, onion, coconut milk, turmeric, cilantro, curry leaf
Fresh Seafood Vada
Sautéed fritter of Dungeness crab, Louisiana prawns, cilantro, onions, chile, fennel, mint-cilantro chutney
Kale Pakora
Crispy kale, chickpea & rice batter, curry leaves,tamarind & roasted chile-garlic chutney

Second

All dosas served with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar, a flavorful lentil & vegetable dipping soup

Fall Vegetable Dosa
Rainbow & green chard, mixed sweet peppers, chiles, coriander, cumin, cilantro
Paneer & Peas Dosa
Spiced, shredded farmer's cheese, fresh English peas, cilantro
Lamb 'Keema' Dosa
Plain dosa served with a side of minced lamb and diced potatoes
Roasted Vegetable Uttapam
Parsnip, carrot, red onions, Swiss chard, mixed sweet peppers

Third

Prawn Masala
Coconut milk, red chiles, ginger, red onions, spices, coconut rice
Tamil Lamb
Free-range & natural, fennel, tomatoes, poppy seeds, caramelized onions, earthy spices, lemon brown rice
Karaikudi Chicken Korma
Boneless, dried coconut, ginger, garlic, green cardamom, cinnamon, lemon brown rice
Okra Kuzhambu
Squash, cauliflower, green beans, fingerling potato, tomato, tamarind, spices, coconut rice

Small Plates

Please ask about our vegan, wheat-free & nut-free options

Chutney Sampler$5.00
Sweet onion, roasted chile-garlic, yogaurt mint & tamarind, great with papadum
Heirloom Tomatoes & Idiappam$14.00
Lightly-spiced, house-made rice noodles, pearl sago, coconut milk, mint chutney
Watermelon, Paneer & Mung Salad$13.00
Mache lettuce, sprouted mung, herbs, cucumber, chiles, coconut watermelon dressing
Bhel Puri$10.00
Puffed rice, roasted parsnips, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, tamarind & spicy mint chutneys
Spiced Pumpkin Soup$9.00
Roasted pureed, black chickpeas, fennel, ginger, onion, coconut milk, turmeric, cilantro, curry leaf
Winter Squash Dal$7.00
Lentil soup made with persimmons, cumin, tomato, ginger, fresh coconut yogurt
Rasam "Fire Broth" Soup$5.00
Spicy broth of tomatoes, tamarind, lentils, black pepper, snipped from the bowl like miso
Boti Kebab$15.00
Grilled, skewered kebab of minced natural, free range lamb, ginger, garlic, Thai chiles, cilantro, mint chutney
"Gunpowder" Scallops$15.00
Sustainable, lentil-chile rub, Point Reyes blue cheese "kitchdi", roasted pepper chutney, lotus root
Prawn Chile Fry$12.00
Ground lentil rub, pan-fried, spiced, chutneys
Fresh Seafood Vada$15.00
Sauteed fritter of Dungeness crab, fish & prawns, cilantro, onions, chile, fennel, mint-cilantro chutney
Shredded Duck$13.00
Spicy Vindaloo-style, chiles, ginger, garlic, vinegar, caramelized onion uttapam
Chennai Chicken$11.00
Boneless natural, air-chilled, Fulton Valley chicken, marinated in Straus organic yogurt, coriander & cumin, fried
Vada Pav (Vegetarian Slider)
Spiced potato patty, chutneys, caramelized onions & ground chiles & lentils "gunpowder"
- (1)$6.00
- (2)$11.00
Kale Pakora$9.00
Crispy kale, chickpea & rice batter, curry leaves, tamarind, roasted chile garlic chutney
Eggplant Poriyal$9.00
Sauteed lentils, chile, cashews, grated coconut, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, onions & curry leaves
Samosas 'North & South'$10.00
Savory pastries, caramelized onions & vegetables (South), spiced potatoes & peas (North)
Dahi Vada$10.00
Cool Straus organic yogurt over lentil fritters, tamarind & mint, mild spices
Idli Sambar or Vada Sambar$8.00
Steamed rice patties or lentil dumplings, spiced lentil dipping soup, chutneys

Entrees (Curries & More)

*Indicates dishes for which we request you select a side of rice, dosa or uttapam for an extra charge, with prices listed below. Curries are alwaysmeant to be eaten with a side, recommendations in parenthesis

Chile & Mint Branzino$32.00
Sustainably-caught, baked, mint-Thai chile chutney, ginger, garlic, shallots, curry leaves, eggplant poriyal
Kerala Fish Moilee$32.00
Sustainably-caught, coconut sauce, coriander, cumin, mustard seed, chiles, coconut rice
Spicy Basil Prawns*$25.00
Basil leaves, caramelized onions, chile, tamarind, ginger, garlic, tomato (great w/ coconut rice
Prawn Masala*$23.00
Coconut milk, red chiles, ginger, red onions & spices (great w/ coconut rice)
Tamil Lamb*$26.00
Free-range & natural, fennel, tomatoes, poppy seeds, onions, spices (great w/ lemon brown rice)
Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops$35.00
Free range & natural, marinated in yogurt, chiles, mint, cilantro & spices
Karaikudi Chicken Korma*$21.00
Boneless, dried coconut, ginger, garlic, green cardamom, cinnamon (great w/ lemon brown rice)
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani$23.00
Basmati rice-dish, bone-in, natural, spiced sauce, caramelized onions, cashews, peas
Channa Bhatura$16.00
Chickpea (garbanzo) masala oversized, soft, puffy wheat bread or vegan poori
Okra Kuzhambu*$19.00
Squash, cauliflower, green beans, fingerling potato, tomato, tamarind, spices (great with coconut rice)

Entrees Sides

Coconut, Dahi (yogurt) Basmati Rice or Lemon Brown Rice$3.00
Plain Basmati Rice$2.50
Delicate, fragrant long-grained rice
Plain Uttapam or Dosa$5.00
Served like bread for the entrees

Dosa

Savory rice & lentil crepe, all served with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar, a flavorful lentil & vegetables dipping soup, portion size of a large plate; Masala: described below is a traditional filling of spiced mashed potatoes; Tips for first-timers: Dip each dosa or uttapam morsel in the sambar, add chutneys...and yes, feel free to use your fingers

Masala$12.00
The classic mashed spiced potatoes (masala), onions & cashew nuts
Lamb 'Keema'$15.00
Plain dosa served with a side of minced lamb, diced potatoes
Fall Vegetable$13.00
Rainbow & green chard, mixed sweet peppers, chiles, coriander, cumin, cilantro
Sweet Potato$12.50
Sweet potato dosa, cashew nuts, ginger, shallots, chiles, curry leaves
Paneer & Peas$14.00
Spiced & shredded unaged farmer's cheese, fresh English peas, cilantro
White Truffle Masala$13.50
Classic Masala dosa, truffle oil from Alba, Italy
Spicy Basil$13.00
Masala dosa, fresh basil chutney, cashew nuts, shallots, ginger, curry leaves, chiles
Roasted Chile & Garlic Masala$13.00
Masala dosa spicy chile-garlic chutney
Spicy Mung Masala$13.00
Mung lentil batter ('pesarattu') green chiles, onions, cilantro spiced potato masala
Egg Dosa$13.00
Cage-free eggs spread inside the dosa, onions, chiles, mild spices
Paper Masala$13.00
Large, thin, pliable, crispy, spiced potato masala, onions & cashew nuts
Rava Masala$12.00
Crispy semolina wheat dosa, spiced potatoes masala, onions & cashews
Soda Paper$10.00
Large crispy Paper dosa, served without the filling

Uttapam

Slightly thicker, pancake-style variation of the dosa, variety of savory toppings described below. Each Uttapam is also served with fresh coconut & tomato chutneys and sambar

Roasted Vegetable$13.50
Parsnip, carrot, red onions, Swiss chard, mixed sweet peppers
Quinoa "Thinnai"$12.00
Quinoa & lentil batter, Thai chiles, ginger, fresh curry leaves, cilantro
Mixed Mushroom & Truffle Oil$14.00
Beech, Maitake, Trumpet mushrooms, cilantro, fresh curry leaves
Paneer & Peas$14.00
Spiced, shredded farmer's cheese, lightly grilled, fresh English peas & cilantro
Mixed Chile$11.00
Spicy Serrano, jalapeno, habanero and thai chiles, cilantro
South Indian Moons$14.00
Chef's selection of five different uttapams
Caramelized Onion$11.00
Caramelized onions, cilantro

Rice, Bread & Sides

Dahi Rice$6.00
Straus organic yogurt with Tilda Basmati rice. a mouth-cooling South Indian alternative to raita
Raita$4.50
Chopped cucumber in spiced, cool straus organic yogurt
Chutneys$0.50
An extra serving of tomato, coconut or cilantro-mint
Chutneys$1.00
Roasted chile& garlic or tamarind
Achaar (Indian Relish)$1.00
Green mango (spicy or sweet), Andhra tomato, garlic, lime, carrot & chile or mixed
Paratha$4.00
Unleavened flat wheat bread, pan fried
Bhatura$5.00
Oversized, soft, puffy wheat bread
Poori$4.50
Two puffy round pieces of fried bread made from whole grain durum wheat (vegan)

The Spice Route Cocktails

Indian Summer$12.00
Plymouth Gin, white peach rosemary nectar,twelve years aged balsamic, habanero, raspberry lime agave, over
Tulsi$12.00
High West Double Rye Whiskey, cardamom white peach nectar, basil, Bird's Eye chile, served up
Hideaway$12.00
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, cucumber, ginger, lime, ginger-jaggery nectar, spiced agave, mezcal mist, birds eye chile
The Emerald Monk$12.00
Vodka, Green Chartreuse, lime, chile agave, fresh ginger, up
Gin and Tonic$12.00
DOSA Blade Gin with house-made fig and cardamom tonic, orange peel, over
Wry Rajah$12.00
Templeton Rye Whiskey, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, cherry liqueur, mango juice, birds eye chile, on a rock
Mango is the New Black$12.00
Templeton Rye Whiskey, spiced mango nectar, lemon juice, spiced agave, up
Bengali Gimlet$12.00
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, curried nectar, lime juice, up
Ginger Ante$12.00
Goslings Black Seal Rum, ginger-jaggery nectar, fresh lime, ginger ale, tall
Peony$12.00
Plymouth Gin, hibiscus masala nectar, coconut cream, lime, Bird's Eye chile, up
Uncut Old Fashioned$15.00
Noah's Mill Bourbon (114.3 proof), orange bitters, sugar cube, orange peel & brandied cherry, over
Gin Flight$15.00
"The Sweetest Thing" Inspired by the San Francisco-featured movie, three sweeter-styled tastes of gin: Oola, Bols Aged Genever& Hayman's Old Tom

Sparkling Glass

bottle available

Brut of Chard & P.Noir Graham Beck South Africa NV$10.00
Tangerine & exotic fruit nose, floral, creamy rich mid-palate, dry finish
Brut Red Lambrusco Quarticello Emilia-Romagna, Italy '12$11.00
Red sparkler, violets, cocoa, black cherry, spice, savory notes
Rosé de Grenache Baron de Seillac Provence, France NV$9.00
Delicate floral & cherry aromas, soft mandarin, fine mousse, dry

Whites & Rosés Glass

bottle available

Sujata White DOSA's Private Label San Benito & Monterey, CA '12$13.00
Riesling & S. Blanc blend, nectarine, grapefruit, pineapple
Albariño Bodegas Eidosela Rias Baixas, Spain '13$10.00
Sustainable, fragrant, fruity floral w/ quince & orange, bright, tart
Chardonnay Husch Vineyards Mendocino, CA '12$9.00
Citrus zest & jasmine nose, pear & butterscotch flavors, full bodied
Chenin Blanc Sula Winery (Off-dry) Nashik, India '13$9.00
Semi-dry, honeydew, citrus, grass & kiwi aromas, exotic spiced end
Hondarribi Zuri Ulacia "Txacolina" Getaria, Spain '13$12.00
Basque varietal, naturally effervescent, lemony w/sea salt & minerals
Marsanne & Roussanne Tour de L'Isle Côtes du Rhône, France '12$11.00
Fresh white peach & apricot, Provençal herbs, zippy acidity
Pinot Blanc Cave de Ribeauville Alsace, France '12$9.00
Full-bodied, smooth texture, lime, peach, melon, spiced pear palate
Riesling Dirler-Cadé "Edelzwicker" Alsace, France '12$11.00
Biodynamic, w/Chasselas, pear, peach w/floral, dry & refreshing, dry
Edelzwicker "Réserve" Jourdan-Pichard$10.00
Organic, strawberry & pink rose aromas, some herbs & clay mineral, dry '13

Reds Glass (bottle available)

Sujt Red DOSA's Private Label Sonoma, CA$13.00
Organic, Cab-Merlot blend, red berries, cassis, lavender w/herb & spice '11
Barbera d'Alba Punset Piedmont, Italy$12.00
Organic, unoaked, dark berries, tobacco, balsamic, silky texture '12
Gamay Noir Lucien Lardy Beaujolais-Villages, France$12.00
60-year-old vines, black cherry fruit, blackberry, light bodied '11
Petite Sirah Beaver Creek Vineyards Lake County, CA$9.00
Organic "Horne Ranch", mountain fruit, raspberry & lavender, tobacco '09
Pinot Noir Clary Ranch Sonoma Coast, CA$13.00
Blackberry, cola, chocolate, mint & black pepper, matured, elegant '07
Saperavi Teliani Valley Winery Kakheti, Georgia '13$9.00
World's oldest wine region, ancient varietal, cherry, cassis & cinnamon
Syrah Martella "Fairbairn Ranch" Mendocino, CA '10$12.00
Biodynamic, hillside fruit, cherry, plum & mint w/eucalyptus, rich style
Tempranillo Viña Eguía "Reserva" Rioja, Spain '09$10.00
Ruby color, fragrant red berries & sweet tobacco, leather & vanilla, elegant

Beers

Angry Orchard "Crisp Apple" Cider Cincinnati, OH$7.00
Round and juicy apple with a gentle tartness, crisp and dry
Ballast Point "Sculpin" IPA San Diego, CA$9.00
Smooth with gentle tropical fruit and zesty citrus highlights
Beck's Non-alcoholic Pilsner Bremen, Germany$6.00
Non-alcoholic, clean and crisp lager with a light hop bitterness
Estaminet Premium Pilsner Steenhuffel, Belgium$7.00
Light, grassy nose, sweet malty grains, slight creaminess
Firestone Walker "DBA" Pale Ale Paso Robles, CA$6.00
Barrel aged English style pale with light fruit and black tea notes
Kingfisher Lager Bangalore, India$7.00
Light bodied pale lager, lemon and grassy hops
Rodenbach Sour Red Ale Roeselare, Belgium$8.00
Sweet-sour flavor and complex fruit notes
St. Bernardus "Pater 6" Dubbel Watou, Belgium$10.00
Dried cherries and dark fruit, toasted bread, with a touch of clove and spice
Anchor Brewery California Lager San Francisco$7.00
Bright clear gold color, slight honeysuckle, bready, earthy, balanced bitterness

The Virgin Tales

Nordaq Fresh Water$4.00
Still or carbonated water, purified in-house using environmentally friendly methods
Natural Mango, Sweet or Salty Lassi$5.00
A refreshing natural yogurt drink
Moksha Coffee
South Indian shade-grown coffee served in a French press
- 8 oz$5.00
- 16 oz$10.00
Madras Coffee$3.75
South Indian shade-grown coffee, brewed with chicory & fresh milk
Chai$3.50
With cloves, cardamom and star anise
South Indian Monsoon$6.00
Muddled citrus, mint & ginger with pomegranate & mango juice, splash of soda
Mint Lemonade$5.00
Muddled mint mixed with fresh lemonade
Bottled Sodas$4.00
Mexican Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Juices & Soft Drinks$3.50
Orange, pomegranate, mango, cranberry, lime soda, iced tea

What 2,462 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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GibS
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Reviewed on September 14, 2019
overall1foodserviceambience
The food is good at DOSA, but you are paying higher prices for an experience. Mine was probably one of my worst experiences at an SF restaurant tonight. And that's big for a person who has lived here 23 years. DOSA had an issue with their air conditioning system that caused the roof tiles to leak water on the table and down the back of one of our guests. The restaurant apologized, asked us to wait in the lobby and finally found a new table. The service was great, until we moved to the new table and then we couldn't get the attention of servers. The restaurant offered nothing complimentary to compensate us for our inconvenience (for example, remove a dish or bottle of wine from the check). I asked the manager and he said they would usually give us a free dessert. I explained that was not offered, we didn't eat sweets and had a sufficient amount. The manager said he would ask what they could do, but never returned to our table. The food is beautiful and tastes good, but the bad service (for which we were billed 20%) and lack of trying to make up for their equipment or building failure make me give the restaurant 1 star. DOSA wasn't a good host tonight.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on October 2, 2017
overall1foodserviceambience
It is one thing when you have a bad experience at a restaurant with a good reputation, experiences like 3 wines you select are not available, the main dish you went for has sold out by 7:00 pm; the small plates take 40 minutes to arrive and then the servers pile on the main course before you had a chance with the small plates. When the only waitress on the floor is moving from table to table in an attempt to sell more liquor rather than bring you desert menus which you had asked for 3 separate times. But it is entirely different when call the manager a few days later and he agrees with you that the service on that day was atrocious, and the only way he offered to remedy the bad experience is to offer you a reservation on your next visit by calling his mobile number instead of using Open Table. Dosa on Fillmore used to be one of my favorite restaurant. Now I know how uncaring the management is, I will not eat there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on June 26, 2017
overall1foodserviceambience
We visit Dosa every year while visiting the Bay area. Its a fun place and we like Indian food. Shockingly, I just called to make a reservation and the host who answered told me "I'm busy now, can you call back tomorrow". Makes one wonder what his job entails. Guess we won't be going back to Dosa this trip...or maybe ever. Poor customer service.
PB
PandaBear
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I live in the neighborhood, so have been here numerous times. Bringing houseguests from Nashville to DOSA was a success, despite they not being familiar with southern Indian cuisine. They enjoyed the dosas and uttapam, and were BLOWN AWAY by their cocktails, the papadum & chutneys, and the lamb chops. The service was really nice, and it was GREAT to have a normal conversation without resorting to SHOUTING. Well done, yet again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food is good. It would be great if the restaurant allow room for some substitutions. The restaurant is a bit rigid with the menu. Same goes for the bar. The cocktail menu looks spectacular, but the restaurant will not make certain modifications to their menu such as a little less sweet or a bit more spicy. It's great for dinners who loves everything exactly the way it is, but not for those with specific requirements.
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gdeadman
San Francisco
22 reviews
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2015
overall2food3service2ambience3
In general I can only say I was disappointed with the food, value and service at Dosa. The plates were just OK to me, and very disappointing to family members I brought here who love Southern Indian food more than I do. The clincher was when all but one of our dishes had arrived at a somewhat weird and unpredictable rate and order, the waiter finally asked if that would be it. We indicated we hadn't gotten all the entrees we ordered and she went back to the kitchen, presumably. After waiting another good while, the plate appeared - four vegetarian meatballs smothered on white sauce with no rice or bread to sop up the sauce. We will not be going back to Dosa, and cannot recommend it.
C
Coco
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful food! However, it is very pricey for Indian food. Spent $75 on two entrees and bhatura (a very delicious, fried, puffy bread - highly recommended to get with your curry). I didn't even buy drinks! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and he enjoyed it very much. The only thing is that I would have to say our server was not very attentive, but instead someone else that was not assigned to our table took our order and brought the food to us. I would definitely come back again though!
A
Aparajita
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food came to us not too late not too soon, and the flavors were phenomenal. Will come again!
A
Allijean
San Francisco
48 reviews
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2015
overall3food4service3ambience2
Went there on a Saturday expecting to have lunch, and was pleasantly surprised to have brunch options! Spicy egg curry and egg dosa were excellent! The only downside was that it was freezing in there, we had to wear our coats throughout the meal.
KO
KimO
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
DOSA was delicious as always! The space is beautiful and the staff couldn't be more solicitous, especially when I dine here with my father who uses a walker.
j
jandj
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food, good service, I was not blown away but also no complaints. Prices are ok for SF but if you've ever lived in Asia, just try not to compare/convert!
k
kingana
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
I have eaten at Dosa at least three times before and have never been impressed. I didn't expect much from my last dinner, but it turned out to be delicious! Fourth time was a charm
RW
RobinW
San Francisco
170 reviews
vip
4.0
170 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience5
Delicious as always. Lots of pumpkin dishes which my guest didn't want..will have to go back. She's gluten-avoiding and I was delighted to learn that dosas are not made w wheat.
w
walkupsidedown
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2015
overall5food4service5ambience5
Dosa was great as always. Most of us enjoyed our food very much but one picky friend complained about her dish. The manger kindly came and spoke to her, tried to make it right, and in the end took it off her bill. That's one more reason I love both Dosa locations in the city.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2015
overall4food4service2ambience5
The sat us down 30 minutes after our reservation time and handled the delay poorly
P
Parump
New England
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2015
overall3food3service5ambience5
The concept is creative and worthwhile but lacking in execution given the expense of the food. Similar food with comparable taste profile is available at many restaurants featuring south Indian food at 1/2 to 2/3rd's the cost. In my opinion, the food needs to be elevated with more complex flavors to justify the price. In addition, the complimentary papadam, although very much appreciated, was marred by an oily sheen. The food is not bad; it is good but is below that expected in this price range.
C
Caraj
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has been years and years since I enjoyed a good Dosa comparable to those I ate in the UK. As luck would have it, I was seated next to a perfectly delightful guy on my flight to SFO and he highly recommended Dosa on Fillmore. Immediately this became part of my itinerary and I dined there this evening. Although it's Diwali, I decided against the special menu as I wasn't sure I'd be able to eat it all and, instead opted for a Samosa starter and Mung Bean Dosa. Both dishes were wonderful - just the right amount of heat and accompanied by delicious sauces for dipping. I wish I'd had room for more, but had to give in at a certain point because I was so full! The ambience and decor is lovely and quite comfortable. Service was fantastic as well. Thank you seat mate, Ryan, for this recommendation. It was spot on for me and I will be back!
NP
NigelP
San Francisco
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2015
overall2food1service1ambience2
The service was spotty, wrong dishes were brought to our table. The food was sub standard for the prices. Overly spiced to cover nuances and very dissatisfying. The restaurant's namesakes were dry and bland.
j
jassemina1335
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2015
overall4food5service3ambience4
Fantastic South Indian food. Always fresh and well prepared.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2015
overall3food4service4ambience3
Goat Cheese Gem Salad was amazing as was Chicken Korma, Pumpkin Chutney, and Seasonal Brussels Sprouts and Squash Sorayi. Never disappointed at Dosa. Server was also exceptional not to mention surprising cocktail creations.
C
Curt
New Mexico
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
I had a bit of a mix up with my reservation, but they more than made up for it after the manager ran two blocks to bring me back. The food, a pumpkin Dosa, was fantastic. And the Jaffers syrah was a great accompaniment!
t
turkeylips
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience4
Took my partner here for her B-day. Loved the menu: the chef is fearless in fusing different genres, and it seems to me would experiment similar seasonings from other cultures common also to South Indian cuisine. We did not venture into the menu too deeply, as we are not ravenous eaters. But that is what subsequent visits can be about. The wine list also was quite broad: I ordered a Sula Sauvignon Blanc, which was a perfect pairing with our items. When a second glass arrived, it was not quite the same. When I had mention this to my wait-staff, the sommelier made amends by offering a new bottle to rectify the issue, explaining that the vintner was still tweaking and testing in an attempt to resolve the sugar residuals in this particular vintage. I found this gesture interesting and educating. We are both excited to return. Bravo!
KK
KKFoodie
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2015
overall3food5service3ambience4
I've been too Dosa in the past. Unlike most other Indian restaurants, this place had a touch of class and good food to boot. I used to bring out of towners and they loved the place. The last couple of times I've been embarrassed at the quality and choice of food. When paying that much or even half the price I expect the quality of my dinner to be be much better. Disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2015
overall1food1service1ambience3
Pathetic..the service was impolite from the checking in to the service..
U
Underdiscovered
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are very fond of Dosa at Fillmore in SF. Food is always great. If you are up for spicy South Indian food, this is your place to go to. They have seasonal menu and celebrate Indian festivals. Service is is consistently good. Wine pairing could have been better. I think they need a Sommelier who knows about Indian food. All and all, I love this place.
SV
SimplyVeg
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service; good food. Our server was on-top of her game, well aware and attentive. She recommended really good dishes, that we could enjoy. It was an evening to remember. Thank you Katie.
F
Fanny
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had made a reservation for 845 pm. However, we happened to arrive to the restaurant an hour and half early than the reservation. We checked in to ask if we were able to get a table before. Unfortunately they were not able to accommodate a table for us. We went back at 845, and our table was waiting for us. The starters were very good, small but enough to be appetizers. The entrees were interesting and filling enough, despite the portion of the food. Overall, I would go back if I am in the area and/or be there 10 min before the reservation. Otherwise, they usually don't take walk-ins during busy nights or weekends. PS. The wine list was impressively long and it offered a good variety of wines.
C
Chinbunny
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been eating at Dosa for years and every meal has been expertly prepared. They use fresh and high quality ingredients. Their presentations are beautiful, and flavors are full and rich. They have an excellent unique cocktail list using house made tonics and bitters. You can never go wrong with Dosa. This is my go to place for out town guests or just a lovely meal after work.
n
nayajhen
San Francisco
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2015
overall3food3service3ambience3
We liked the south Indian moons.
D
Debbie
West Palm Beach
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and really cool place...fantastic service. I loved the food and I thought the dosa was yummy. The sliders were amazing. Just a great place for a really flavor filled meal.
R
Rmistry
Houston
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
Dosa is a place for the traditional and modern/fusion South Indian cuisine. The sambar is really good and I like how they did not go easy on the spiciness. I ordered the truffled masala dosa which was good. I wasn't able to taste any truffle on the dosa but the dosa was nice and crispy. Overall, I would like to come back for dinner as my visit was for lunch. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 When I'm back for work or vacation I surely will come back along with recommend this place.
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Lunalucca
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love Dosa. It's a favorite neighborhood place and our default go to for a spontaneous dinner as well as a special treat for out of town friends.
AC
AnantshreeC
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2015
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great place but you need to be a lil determined to get you table as it's very busy.
s
slssf
San Francisco
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent for Sunday brunch!
s
sfgrandma
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dosa Fillmore's upscale Indian restaurant serves consistently high quality, wonderfully flavorable food. Service is also unobtrustrive, efficient and helpful. On this repeat visit with family, we enjoyed some of the seasonal offerings, including the pumpkin dosa.
L
Leslie
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
I loved Dosa when it started on Valencia but the small space and loud noise got to me so I was thrilled to visit their second location on Fillmore. Over the years they've increased their vegetarian and vegan options. I love their brunch options. They have consistently good food, good service and it's one of my top three restaurants in the SF Bay Area.
DM
DaveM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nate (host) Chris (bartender) & Jamison (service) were nothing short of fantastic.
J
Jakki
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
So original and tasty. I really enjoyed everything
O
Olivia
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best experience so far. The host/manager I assume helped us and was amazing. He made sure we had everything and made us feel welcome with our little baby.
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Deetee
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is an upscale Indian restaurant in in Fillmore. Love their booths, very comfy seating. The interior is beautiful and I love the art pieces on display. Public Parking is close-by if street parking isn't available. Quality of food is great - very flavorful and authentic, without being too spicy. They serve South Indian and North Indian food, my favorite is the egg curry with the paratha; the dosas are an excellent choice too. The sambaar they serve with it is the best I've ever tasted. Its great for big groups and is kid-friendly. Very good service as well. If you're going to visit on a weekend, you'll definitely need a reservation. Highly recommended.

FAQs

DOSA on Fillmore - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 441-3672.

DOSA on Fillmore - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 2462 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 441-3672

Additional information

Cross street
Post Street
Neighborhood
Western Addition
Hours of operation
LUNCH / BRUNCH Wednesday to Friday - 11:30am - 2:30pm; Saturday & Sunday - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm; DINNER: Sunday to Thursday - 5:30 pm to 11 pm Friday & Saturday - 5:30 pm to Midnight
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are two convenient parking lots within short walking distance Fillmore Street Annex Garage (Below Sundance Theater) 1650 Fillmore Street (at Post Street) San Francisco, CA 94115 Japan Center Main Garage 1610 Geary Boulevard (Also an entrance on Post at Webster) San Francisco, CA 94115 For more information please check http://www.japantownparking.com/Rates/
Public transit
Fillmore - 22Sutter - 2, 3, 4Geary - 38, 38L
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Senthil Kumar
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dosasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 441-3672
Catering
Dosa offers catering options for those interested. For more information please go to our Website http://dosasf.com/catering.htm
Private party facilities
DOSA offers dining experiences for a wide array of occasions from casual gatherings, to events such as corporate entertaining, holiday parties and wedding receptions. The restaurant is available in its entirety for major events.
Private party contact
Daniel Dowdell: (877) 349-1457

DOSA on Fillmore - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Fall Tasting Menu

First

Watermelon, Mung & Paneer Salad

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Fresh Seafood Vada

Kale Pakora

Second

Fall Vegetable Dosa

Paneer & Peas Dosa

Lamb 'Keema' Dosa

Roasted Vegetable Uttapam

Third

Prawn Masala

Tamil Lamb

Karaikudi Chicken Korma

Okra Kuzhambu

Small Plates

Chutney Sampler$5.00

Heirloom Tomatoes & Idiappam$14.00

Watermelon, Paneer & Mung Salad$13.00

Bhel Puri$10.00

Spiced Pumpkin Soup$9.00

Winter Squash Dal$7.00

Rasam "Fire Broth" Soup$5.00

Boti Kebab$15.00

"Gunpowder" Scallops$15.00

Prawn Chile Fry$12.00

Fresh Seafood Vada$15.00

Shredded Duck$13.00

Chennai Chicken$11.00

Vada Pav (Vegetarian Slider)

Kale Pakora$9.00

Eggplant Poriyal$9.00

Samosas 'North & South'$10.00

Dahi Vada$10.00

Idli Sambar or Vada Sambar$8.00

Entrees (Curries & More)

Chile & Mint Branzino$32.00

Kerala Fish Moilee$32.00

Spicy Basil Prawns*$25.00

Prawn Masala*$23.00

Tamil Lamb*$26.00

Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops$35.00

Karaikudi Chicken Korma*$21.00

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani$23.00

Channa Bhatura$16.00

Okra Kuzhambu*$19.00

Entrees Sides

Coconut, Dahi (yogurt) Basmati Rice or Lemon Brown Rice$3.00

Plain Basmati Rice$2.50

Plain Uttapam or Dosa$5.00

Dosa

Masala$12.00

Lamb 'Keema'$15.00

Fall Vegetable$13.00

Sweet Potato$12.50

Paneer & Peas$14.00

White Truffle Masala$13.50

Spicy Basil$13.00

Roasted Chile & Garlic Masala$13.00

Spicy Mung Masala$13.00

Egg Dosa$13.00

Paper Masala$13.00

Rava Masala$12.00

Soda Paper$10.00

Uttapam

Roasted Vegetable$13.50

Quinoa "Thinnai"$12.00

Mixed Mushroom & Truffle Oil$14.00

Paneer & Peas$14.00

Mixed Chile$11.00

South Indian Moons$14.00

Caramelized Onion$11.00

Rice, Bread & Sides

Dahi Rice$6.00