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   ScheherazadeS

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Seated by hostess But Waiter never came Had to ask for a server to take our order Trued to pay tab but server never came so went to cashier and paid They couldn’t find a pen and then I just ended up leaving my signed receipt on counter top Horrible service

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   OldSchoolWaiter

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Overall it was fine, just nothing special. We sat outside because it was a warm evening. The menus stuck to the table so we asked to have it cleaned which they did, promptly. But they still stuck, which was interesting. Decor and ambiance inside was sophisticated and lively. If we go back we'll opt for that rather than the sidewalk. Our server was very young as were a lot of the staff. Polite. He knew the food and drinks and answered a few questions. But he and several others were clearly inexperienced and were mostly going through the motions. There didn't seem to be any sense that they could take charge of creating a dining experience that would result in bigger tips. We started with a Smokey Paloma and Margarita and both were refreshing. The margarita was a tad sweet but tasted like it was made with real lime juice, not a mix. We ordered a second round which took a long time to get made because our server had to explain to the bartender the second ticket was for another round, not the same ticket for the first round. He apologized for the delay and was clearly embarrassed but jeez. Eye roll. We ordered the quacamole which I found bland and overpriced at $11. Two salsas came with it and we used those to give it some life. Maybe that's intentional so you can customize the quac to your taste. But I'd rather have more zesty, flavorful quacamole and more of it, and skip the salsa. On the other hand, the chips were excellent. Thick and crispy with just the right amount of salt. The scallop special was pretty good. Not the freshest but not objectionable. My partner had the thin sliced steak and felt it was nicely seasoned and rice and beans were good. Portions of the entrees were reasonable for the price. Nobody checked with us during our entrees to see if we needed anything. Although our server did ask if we enjoyed the food when he was clearing the table. Again, polite, but going through the motions.

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   TracyH

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Beautiful presentation of food. Cooked well. Server could be more attentive. Espresso machine was broken and they didn’t have coffee.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 6, 2019

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   We arrived for our Open table confirmed reservation and the restaurant agreed that we had a confirmed reservation. We were told that they longer took open table and they would not seat us because they were too busy. We had a very poor experience on a prior dinner visit and were trying them a second time. Needless to say this was our last attempt.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 3, 2019

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   Restaurant was very nice, but when we showed up with our Open Table reservation, they said they don’t use it. Luckily they fit us in, but that needs to be squared away.

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   EdgarW

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2019

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   Went there for an early New Year's eve dinner on a date. They had their regular menu, which is what my friend and I wanted. The drinks were tasty and the food was very good. The chips and salsa/guacamole were amazing. I could have eaten just that and I would have been happy. Our server, "Jesus G" was great. The food arrived on time and dishes were appropriately cleared when finished. He was friendly and cheerful.

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   Pagina

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 22, 2018

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   That gave us a large table in a side room for a holiday party. Great drinks and food.

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   GourmetKanaka

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2018

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   Wonderful food and service for a little family celebration

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   CaliBoi13

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2018

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   Awesome service! Ambience is was great! They did a great job of making my partner feel special on his birthday.

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    RobinN

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2018

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    I really enjoyed the restaurant. However, my salad came missing a couple of key ingredients. When discovered the wait staff more than made up for the error.

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    JeanH

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2018

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    The service was excellent and really enjoyed our wait staff. He was a delight and really helped to answer our questions, and make great recommendations. We enjoyed our meal and our conversation that evening.

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12. BF

    BerkeleyFoodie

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2018

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    Food is good. Service is horrible. Wouldn't go back unless it was for a concert at the Paramount.

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13. ST

    SashaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2018

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    Friendly, attentive service, fabulous food and drinks, and a vibrant, fun atmosphere!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2018

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    Food delicious. But if you are coming pre event at Paramount, do your best to arrive before 6PM. Despite providing a limited and more expensive menu for the Speaker Series, this team can't manage to bring in enough staff to serve. We waited 15 minutes to order anything and drinks came haphazardly 20 minutes after that and we only ordered 3 beers and 1 agua fresca.no mixed drinks. If we had time we would have ordered dessert and more drinks but everything took too long.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2018

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    Excellent food! A bit on the noisy side.

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    syd1919

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2018

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    We were very impressed with the quality of the food. The mushroom tacos were outstanding and the fish and shrimp ceviche was also top-notch. We plan on returning!

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    LisaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2018

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    We could not get reservations and Flora but this was perfect for a very nice place not far from the Fox Theater. Great service, good food & reasonable.

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    Susan

    Atlanta

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2018

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    Four of us had a pre-concert dinner at Agave; it is a great choice in downtown Oakland. The cocktails were excellent; a good selection of tasty dishes. The service is outstanding. I’d highly recommend this restaurant and will return.

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19. ER

    EricR

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2018

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    Tasty food but slow service. Overall, a good pick pre-Fox Theater dinner spot.

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20. MF

    MexicanFoodFavorite

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2018

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    Agave was recommended by a friend. I was so disappointed. I ordered the Emmolas which were delivered at best lukewarm, not hot. The food was just alright, nothing I would order again. Maybe it was just a bad night for Agave (and for me too.) The server was great. She was friendly and attentive; and was very busy taking care of many tables at the same time. I do not write bad restaurant reviews unless warranted.

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    GQC1

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Agave Uptown is our favorite downtown Oakland location!

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    AmalJ

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2018

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    Enjoyed the food, nice ambience and close to other activities!

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    Heriberto1

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2018

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    I don’t like the food. The food is not authentic Oaxaca style. There is not variety of food and of flavor water. The environment is not Oaxaca style.

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    Goodtime

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2018

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    I really like this place. I have been several times and have not been disappointed.

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    SusanPG

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2018

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    Restaurant is consistent with great food and service. Healthy options for those with special diets, too. Will definitely return.

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    igorsf

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2018

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    Tasty, high quality Mexican dishes. Nice, clean, contemporary restaurant. Polite and quick service.

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27. RG

    RebeccaG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2018

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    I love this place. Good food, good vibes, and good service.

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28. LH

    LanaH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2018

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    We had reservations for a Saturday evening, and really looked forward to the live music. We waited for over 45 minutes for our food to arrive. Our waiter didn't check on us, and we had to repeatedly track down someone to ask about drinks, our order, etc. When our food finally arrived - it was really delicious, fresh and well prepared. I would give them a second chance, but my sweetheart already said he won't. Too bad.

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    maile

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2018

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    Food was excellent & drinks were interesting but great too!!

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    FormerOrindan

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2018

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    We went to Agave Uptown before an Oakland Speaker Series event. Our biggest disappointment was that they had replaced their usual menu with a special "speaker series" menu that did not include any of our favorites. This special menu appeared to include only the more expensive items. Two of us had the salmon salad. It was good although not exciting. It was exactly what we expected. Three people had a spicy red stew served with tortillas, rice and beans. They thought it was OK but not something they would order again. One person had a crispy tortilla topped with steak and chicken. She said that the topping was fine but that she didn't like the tortilla it was served on. So, don't go on a Tuesday evening when there is a speaker series scheduled or you will not get their usual menu.

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    Randall4015

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

    overall4food3service3ambience5

    This restaurant is in beautiful space below the Mitchell Kapor Center. The servers were friendly and responsive, though a tad overwhelmed by the crowds. The real challenge was the food, which definitely did not match the nice ambience. We’re definitely going to give it another try though.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

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    Food always yummy. Location convenient for an event at lake Merritt or Paramount. Pre theater definitely recommend reservations.

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    ElleN

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

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    So sorry but we had a terrible meal at Agave Uptown. Drinks came 25 minutes after we ordered them. Food was cold and long time in coming. Waitress never refilled our water or asked us if we enjoyed our meal. We didn't. We won't go back.

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    FoodieGirl

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    I found it odd that margaritas weren't on the menu. But, our server stated we could definitely order them. The meal we chose was okay... tacos. But, the beans were cold. We had to "look" for our server (i.e. get his attention) in order to get more drinks as well as condiments. We ordered the bottomless chips/salsa. But, had to ask for refills twice instead of them being automatically brought out. In addition to the beans being cold, the restaurant charged us $2 for "extra" beans, which we did not ask for. We did bring this to our servers' attention. But, since we were running late for a show at the Paramount, we didn't have time for him to remove the extra beans from our bill. All in all, the food was okay; service was lacking. Not sure I'd go out of my way to eat here again.

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35. GK

    GailK

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

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    Just great food and a fun atmosphere😊 the mole is wonderful and so is the guacamole.

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    Katrinka

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2018

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    Overpriced for what you get. Flavors are bland

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    ThomasC

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2018

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    Pretty good. Not great. Convenient location near the Fox Theater

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    Adri

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2018

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    I was disappointed in the food. I was expecting more Oaxacan options and mole options as advertised. The food, especially the beef was not of good quality and over cooked. The food and drinks were overpriced.

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    Sfofly

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2018

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    Great food and happy hour. Moderate portions! Many choices too.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2018

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    We had a big group, gratuity was included so the waiter didn’t refill the water or bring out more chips. Other than that the experience was wonderful for a business lunch with 18 people.

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