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Cassava, San Francisco, CA

Cassava

4.2
4.2
617 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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Cassava is a French-Californian bistro in the heart of the historic North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco, semi-finalist of James Beard Foundation Award 2023.

The dinner offers a la carte menu that includes famous buttermilk fried chicken, mussels and fries, house made fresh pasta and burger, and also the signature 3 course prix fixe menu for $52/guest with a beverage pairing option that focuses on more creative and unique dishes of Chef Kris Toliao.

Cassava is a great weekend brunch destination with menu items including baked egg skillet, ribeye steak & egg, croque madame, mussels and fries with fun day time cocktails and wine list.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
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  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 640-8990
  • Website
    http://www.cassavasf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Kristoffer Toliao
  • Private party facilities
    Cassava is available for group dining events. Please email at hello@cassavasf.com or text 626-419-2190 outside of regular business hours.
  • Private party contact
    Yuka Ioroi: (415) 640-8990
  • Location
    401 Columbus St, San Francisco, CA 94121
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Cross street
    Vallejo St
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Parking Garages 1/2 block away on Vallejo St: search for "North Beach Garage" and "Vallejo Garage" on your map app.<br /><br />Stockton St &amp; Columbus Ave<br />MUNI 8, 30, 45
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Day 4 Course Prix Fixe Supper

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us to celebrate Christmas Day with a festive 3 course prix fixe menu! Menu will be posted on 12/1/23. Please note that this is a set menu experience that includes dairy, gluten, seafood, shellfish that cannot be omitted and not suitable with guests with deadly allergies.
    Christmas Day 4 Course Prix Fixe Supper Photo

  • Christmas Eve 5 Course Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us to celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive 5 course wagyu and seafood tasting menu! Menu will be posted on 12/1/23. Please note that this is a set menu experience that includes dairy, gluten, seafood, shellfish that cannot be omitted and not suitable with guests with deadly allergies. Limited modifications can be available with a 72 hour prior request via email.

  • New Year's Eve 5 Course Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us to celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive 5 course wagyu and seafood tasting menu! Menu will be posted on 12/1/23. Please note that this is a set menu experience that includes dairy, gluten, seafood, shellfish that cannot be omitted and not suitable with guests with deadly allergies. Limited modifications can be available with a 72 hour prior request via email.

What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

617 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cassava never disappoints. Great decor, location, ambience, service and food. Highly recommended!

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  2. Valerie

    San Francisco

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait staff were well informed and knowledgeable about their menu and wines. Portions were a little in the small side and the mussels came with cheese and truffle fries but ours were just normal friends. Cocktails and food was delicious.

    CassavaResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for coming to enjoy our flavors. The feedback you provided is so helpful for us as we continue to develop our menu into the Winter season.

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  3. AgnesC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time - food, staff and ambiance were fantastic! It’s definitely my first choice for dining in North Beach.

    CassavaResponded 2 days ago

    Wow! Thank you for making us your first choice. We loved serving you and so happy we can share this fantastic North Beach neighborhood with you.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously one of the best restaurants in SF. Chris is a magician and his team is SO lovely. 🥂

    CassavaResponded 2 days ago

    Kris is such an amazing person to work with. He's not the only magician though. You and our other customers keep making our food disappear! Thank you for being such fantastic people to welcome and serve.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfecto t Thanksgiving! Thank you! 90 very lucky people dining in spender and extraordinary care, great food and beauty!

    CassavaResponded on November 24, 2023

    It was so fun being able to host you all for our Thanksgiving Supper. Thank you for coming. We feel like the lucky ones. Y'all ended being 99 people, but who's counting?

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  6. AnthonyB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Cassava for Thanksgiving. The menu was innovative and delicious and encompassed all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes with a gourmet twist. We always enjoy coming to Cassava. The food and service is excellent worthy of a Michelin star in my opinion !

    CassavaResponded on December 1, 2023

    It was a pleasure to host you and your family for our Thanksgiving supper. Thank you for your visit and generous, heartwarming words.

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  7. OISHI

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving Supper - an exceptional value w/ 5! family style starters: Flaky buttermilk biscuits & sweet 🍁 🧈, 🍯nut Squash Soup w 2 Slices Truffle, Chkn Liver Mousse, Baked 🦪, Caesar🥗. We both had ½ lb Prime Rib, Truffle Mac n 🧀, Roasted Brussel Sprouts. Desserts: Warm 🍪, Vanilla Ice Cream w Espresso & 🎃 Flan 🥧, Stewed Mixwd Berries w 🍋 Curd. We're stuffed & all so delicious 😋 If only Thankgiving came more than 1/yr!

    CassavaResponded on November 24, 2023

    We are so glad you came to enjoy our Thanksgiving Supper feast. While the holiday only comes once a year, we are open and serving Kris's delicious food much more often. Thank you for being there with us and we hope to see you again soon!

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  8. CandyL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the rock cod and it was lukewarm, I told the waiter to recook it. They only put it in the microwave to reheat it. this is a terrible thing. I won't go back and recommend it to all my friends.

    CassavaResponded on November 22, 2023

    I apologize for the serving temperature of your rock cod. We want all our customers to be delighted and this was our fault. I also think there is some confusion. Our open kitchen has many options to correctly and quickly warm your rock cod. Our range has ovens that are heated throughout the day, as well as the range cooking top. We also have a large glass-door convection oven to warm a range of great food well while keeping it moist and tender. There is simply no reason for us to use a microwave.

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  9. EmelieS

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! Service was excellent! Location and ambience were delightful! Will definitely be back to Cassava again!

    CassavaResponded on November 17, 2023

    It was such a delight to serve you! Thank you so much for coming to enjoy our flavors.

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  10. StevenM

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cassava continues to provide an extremely high level dining experience in San Francisco: creative, delicious food; a wine list with something for every palate and wallet; and truly friendly, attentive service. We will be back.

    CassavaResponded on November 17, 2023

    Thank you so much for your heartwarming words. We look forward to having you back soon.

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  11. Margaret

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended the members dinner which is a communal seating and pre fix menu. All the pre fix menus are really a great value for the portion size especially with the artistry and quality of Kris's creativity! This was my friends' first time to the restaurant and they understood the decor and enjoyed the whole concept, the food, and wine selection by Yuka (a sommelier). The wine prices are the same as most places in SF and the selections are unique. Did not notice the noise level since we were enjoying and just experiencing. The flavors are balanced and subtle letting the main ingredient come though, There was a spice on the pork rib that we were all intrigued with, subtle, which were told inspired by an Indian rub. The affogato dessert was fun and so delicious with decaf coffee, yay for me! I am so impressed with Kris and Yuka as restauranteurs. Their innovation and creativity through all the economic hardships, surviving through the worst of Covid. with protectiveness and thoughtfulness to their employees livelihood while providing the same thoughtfulness and professionalism to patrons. I always enjoy being in the space, the food and beverages!

    CassavaResponded on November 17, 2023

    It is always such a pleasure to host our members in the North Beach location's beautiful ambiance. Thank you so much for coming to enjoy our flavors so many times over the years. We are truly blessed to know you all.

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  12. Hummingbird

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The prefix menu for the restaurant week had nice choices but the main dish I chose, the rib-eye pappardelle, was pretty bland in flavor and I found some of the meat slices to be too fatty. The service was slow and could be improved. Overall the dining experience was good.

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for coming to visit us this Restaurant Week. The event brings a lot of people and there are moments when our team is stretched, which can cause minor delays for some parties at peak times. We work together to minimize these delays and each year we get a little better. We are always glad to provide extra seasoning when requested for those who need our dishes tailored to their palates.

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  13. MelodyH

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here for Restaurant Week brunch and it was a great deal. This wasn't our first time dining here so I was quite confident we would have a nice meal which we did.

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you so much for visiting us again for Restaurant Week! We are so glad to have you back.

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  14. TheHungryOD

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming and attentive staff. Food was well-balanced, nothing overpowering. Beautiful restaurant. Great place for a fancy meal or date night.

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for visiting us during Restaurant Week and giving us your encouraging review.

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  15. CarinaB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had been for brunch before and it was excellent but this time Went for restaurant week dinner menu- all food was bland and under cooked. The 'flatbread' was un-toasted bread with uncooked mushrooms on top and slightly melted cheese. The bacon was under cooked in the bacon and frisee salad, which usually is the best part of a salad like that. The dessert was a cold poached pear :( highly disappointed for $200 dinner

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for joining us both for brunch and dinner. We are receiving a mix of feedback on our flavors. Some are telling us they are just right, others are letting us know it may need a bit more seasoning. We are always glad to bring more seasoning when asked. While a lot of people like the way we prepare the bacon for our frisee salad, we can do it a little more crispy for you if you enjoy it more. The pear is poached in vanilla syrup and then served chilled with chocolate-dipped honeycomb crisp candy.

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  16. SirEatsALot

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great exp doing restaurant week. There was 4 of us and we sat outside and did the $45 prefix. And we ordered mussels and fried chicken add ons too . Everything we had was absolutely delicious and more food that we expected. The flatbread is actually like 2 slices of pizza. 1 order is large enough to share. The Niçoise salad was super refreshing. The fried chicken is 4 big pieces of succulent meat. The cod is cooked in a really unique way with a bunch of herbs ontop and was very good. I’m normally not a fish person but this was something different and worth a try. The burger was delicious. Mussels were good but maybe missing a little salt in the soup. I liked it but some of the other people at the table thought it could have been better for $28. The best part of the entire meal was the poached pear desert which had these chocolate nouget pieces ontop. Sangria was not too sweet, just the way I like it. Overall- for 4 people our total was $370 including the tip. Well worth it for how stuffed we were. Great food. Service was great. I actually think the owner was our server! I’ll be back!

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for coming to enjoy our Restaurant Week flavors. It's a blast getting to know new neighbors in the North Beach. The poached pear is served with a chocolate-dipped honeycomb candy that so many people are finding super-scrumptious.

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  17. RHOM

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time trying this restaurant. The only option was the Restaurant Week Pre-fix menu, which was confusing and perplexing, especially on the breakdown of the price. Even the staff were unable to explain the menu properly. The worst part was the food. All 3-courses were, cold, undercooked, and flavorless. To add to the disappointment, the entire meal ended up costing more than twice the advertised amount, with the glass of wine being more exorbitantly priced than one at a 5-star hotel. The restaurant had the boldness to add a 25% tip. Sadly, this was terrible experience.

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for coming to try us out. We receive a mix of feedback, mostly positive. We are happy to provide seasoning for guests who need it. We offer a range of great wines at a variety of prices. This list is in the Menu section of our website. We do list the SF Mandates charge of 5% on our menu. Every restaurant contributes to SF Mandates to help workers afford health care. Most restaurants don't list it, but include it in the price of food. This means you pay for it either way. We choose to make it visible on our menu and on the check. To characterize it as “a 25% tip” is incorrect. If you feel the service fee was unwarranted for your visit, contact us with your reservation details and we will be glad to refund this portion of your check, making sure our team is not shorted.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic three course meal with a glass of sparkling rosé. The duck was my favorite, along with the almond financier for dessert. The staff is all very friendly and the service was attentive.

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you so much for coming to try out our flavors and for calling out our amazing service team. We are so grateful to have such great co-workers.

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  19. NWht

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered the Parker rolls, they were not ready yet so they brought us another type of bread. The marigold butter was too cold to be spreadable. Two in the party ordered the fish dish, they both came out raw. My son really enjoyed his burger. Service was friendly but they server was unable to describe any of the dishes. They comped us two meals which was kind but would not go back not recommend.

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for joining us for Restaurant Week. The Parker Roll are baked in-house and were popular enough that we ran out before our next batch was ready to serve. I apologize for the mistakes on your fish dishes and we’re grateful that you pointed out that we did what we could to correct them for you.

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  20. Thomas

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good but the wine by the glass was really overpriced. The seating was rather rustic for a high end restaurant and the noise level was way too high.

    CassavaResponded on November 8, 2023

    Thank you for trying out our Restaurant Week flavors. Your feedback is always valuable to us. Even after a year of being in the North Beach, we are still learning the acoustics in this location and we are working on ideas to help moderate noise during peak times.

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  21. Elle

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good tasting food. Nice enough staff. Service checks were far and few. Long waits in between each dish. Went here for SF Restaurant Week - had $65 prix fixe dinner. Heat lamp outside was not turned up enough on the chilly night. Food got cold fast as a result when it finally arrived at our table. Sitting outside noticed fishy as well trashy smells in the air which made for a less than desired outdoor dining experience (no walling off of any kind to passerbys or weather elements on the sidewalk). Was charged SF Surcharge and a set gratuity amount we could not adjust to reflect our feelings of the food and wait service. For the spend, I enjoyed the food from this James Beard Semi-finalist but there is room for improvement for food service timing and waits as well as wait staff checking in on tables to be desired.

    CassavaResponded on November 8, 2023

    Thank you for coming to enjoy our restaurant week flavors. Normally the outside lamps are sufficient and many ask us to turn them down, but the weather can sometimes get the better of them and, when asked will always turn them up for people if possible. We also have blankets to help our customers to stay cozy. We do include the service fee in the check, but you always have the option to ask us to leave it off. If you feel the service fee was not warranted for your visit, please contact us with the details of your reservation and we will be glad to refund that portion of the check to you while making sure that our team is not shorted.

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  22. DianeR

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love going to Cassava. Yuka is so welcoming and Chris’s food is so good.

    CassavaResponded on November 8, 2023

    We always love having you here. Thank you so much for being a wonderful part of our ongoing story!

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  23. Jason

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for restaurant week. Cute place with a light energetic vibe.

    CassavaResponded on November 8, 2023

    Thank you for coming to try us out. We enjoy sharing our beautiful space with our great neighbors.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited for the first time during SF restaurant week, ended up having to wait for some time for our desserts (about 30 minutes from when our entree dishes were cleared to being served dessert) which were all from their prix fixe menu.

    CassavaResponded on November 8, 2023

    Thank you for visiting us for restaurant week. I apologize for the delay in service. Every year Restaurant Week brings more and more people, and every year we find new ways to help serve better, but we obviously still have some room to improve.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience and we’re so excited to see the new location

    CassavaResponded on November 14, 2023

    We are so blessed to have this great location in the North Beach and so glad to share it with you. Thank you for coming to visit us here.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I knew I had to come back to Cassava for restaurant week, and it was a wonderful meal. I love their selection of old world wines, and really appreciated the warmth of the staff- even though it was visibly busy- as a solo diner. The Roasted Squash clearly wasn’t meant to be a vegetarian option, as it stood as its own dish. I can hardly wait to come back!

    CassavaResponded on November 8, 2023

    Welcome back for Restaurant Week! Yuka has such a great eye for great wines to accompany Kris's creative dishes. Our team enjoys working together and serving you. Thank you for recognizing it. We do have some great options for vegetarians and some of our dishes can be modified to help accommodate vegetarian diets and allergies.

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  27. CBear

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An outstanding meal. Everything from appetizer to entree to dessert was delicious and the price was very reasonable for the quality of the food. Standouts were the salmon entree, and the scallop and salmon appetizers. The squash with the salmon entree was a revelation.

    CassavaResponded on November 1, 2023

    We're so glad you could come and enjoy the flavors of the new season with us. The Verlasso Salmon and day boat scallops are so good right now. Thank you for your heartwarming review.

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  28. LeslieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this restaurant when it was in the Richmond. The new place opened just recently I think. The old place had a miniscule kitchen and the restaurant was charmingly idiosyncratic. The new place is more modern, with clean lines and colors. The food is still delicious. We sat under a lovely awning outdoors at 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon. Service was quite slow, but they were friendly and apologetic, and gifted us a drink and a bread basket. Would definitely go back.

    CassavaResponded on November 1, 2023

    We are so grateful for our long story and the turn that it took to bring us out to North Beach a year ago. And it is wonderful that you could be a part of that story and share in the flavors in both locations. Thank you for your visits and your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again.

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  29. TammyW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant with a great menu. Attentive team - the owner introduced herself and was lovely - and they left me (a solo female traveller) to enjoy my meal with no rushing to get my table back. The burger I had was delicious, the wine pairing glorious and the ambience perfect. A real gem of a restaurant in a great location, I only wish I had been hungrier!

    CassavaResponded on October 26, 2023

    Welcome to San Francisco! I'm glad we could share some of our great local flavors with you.

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  30. Nancy

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good and the dining room was attractive. The menu was eclectic and the some dishes were good and some not as good as I hoped. The fried chicken was boneless but tender. The crispy coating was tasty but it easy fell off the chicken. We found that some of the dishes needed salt and we just asked for it. The duck was well cooked but the side greens were incredibly salty. We enjoyed our wine options.

    CassavaResponded on October 23, 2023

    Thank you for coming to enjoy our flavors and giving us your feedback. Thank you especially for calling out our service team. We're always glad to provide extra seasoning to help tailor our dishes to your palate when asked.

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  31. FaezehG

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered fried chicken and mushroom bread. Both dishes were very underwhelming, under seasoned. The bread/pizza texture was like store bought spongy texture. The fried chicken was missing flavor and seasoning and the spicy Mayo sauce was not good. Overall the food was below average. The ambiance and service was very good. The sparkly wine was refreshing. And the price point for San Francisco was very reasonable.

    CassavaResponded on October 13, 2023

    Thank you for coming to try our flavors and calling out our excellent service team. We make our focaccia flatbread in house and has a softer bite than a crispy pizza crust. We tend to get more positive feedback than negative on our fried chicken, so thank you for sharing a different perspective on it. If you find the seasoning to be insufficient, we are glad to provide more when asked at the table to help tailor it to your palate. We are curious what you found not good about the Calabrian Chili Aioli. Please contact us with more details if you wish. We are very pleased with the ambiance of our North Beach location and glad to be able to share it with you.

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  32. Virginia

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an amazing place to watch the Italian parade!! I will definitely reserve a table again at Cassava for the Parade!!! Service, food, ambiance and view of the parade were perfect!!!

    CassavaResponded on October 11, 2023

    It was a great day and a fantastic parade. We're so glad we could give you a close view of the event along with Kris' creative dishes. Thank you for joining us!

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  33. Karena

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love dining at Cassava either by myself at the bar or with a group of friends at a sidewalk table watching the lively North Beach evening go by. For omnivores, the fried chicken or the bone-in pork chop satisfies each time. My veggie friends love the composed salads and the seasonal pastas. Yuka and Kris have created a place I seek out even though I live on the other side of town. Each time it’s more than worth the trip and I find reasons to linger just a bit longer.

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  34. RobertM

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an experience we had for the annual Italian Heritage Parade in North Beach! Our table on the sidewalk was front and center for parade review, and we were able to capture all the joy and excitement while having an out of this world lunch. Service (as always) was beyond wonderful and, of course, the best food in town!

    CassavaResponded on October 11, 2023

    Thank you for such heartwarming words. It was a blast to host you for the parade. We are so fortunate to have two streets with such an excellent view as the floats wander past us.

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  35. JerroidM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team continues to delight mixing signature items (like the fried chicken and duck confit) with new items (burrata and melon, liver mousse, etc.) As usual, presentation is beautiful and the flavors are elevated and often surprising. If you drink wine, don’t skip the pairings; they are perfection. Highly recommend Cassava.

    CassavaResponded on October 5, 2023

    Thank you so much for visiting us again and for your lovely words. We continue to delight in having you all as such a wonderful part of our ongoing story.

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  36. MegM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful spot with unusual menu and thoughtful service. Very nice sitting outside on a sunny day, just far enough off Columbus to enjoy the street scene.

    CassavaResponded on September 30, 2023

    We're glad you took the opportunity to enjoy the lovely weather. Thank you for your visit and kind words.

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  37. PatriciaL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem! Think the pre fixe option is great! Fried chicken is yummy!

    CassavaResponded on September 27, 2023

    So many people really love our fried chicken. We'll make sure it's on the menu. Thank you for your visit and lovely words.

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  38. AlexH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food itself was 'good', above average but not excellent. Good servers, attentive but not over bearing. Set menu was good value.

    CassavaResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience. If you wish to share details of what would have made the dishes you enjoyed excellent for you, we would love to know. We always are on the lookout for ways we can improve.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lobster Sunday brunch and prime rib was great

    CassavaResponded on September 11, 2023

    We are so stoked to be able to feature the lobster and prime rib on our Sunday Brunch menu alongside our Japanese Breakfast. Thank you for coming to enjoy them.

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  40. cakes

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was wonderful from beginning to end. The staff was very friendly and professional. The Parker House rolls were amazing. My husband who loves duck said it was the best he had ever had. All the food is seasoned well, and nothing was too heavy.

    CassavaResponded on September 13, 2023

    It was a pleasure to serve you both. Thank you so much for your lovely, encouraging feedback.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Cassava is rated 4.2 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
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Google Map for Cassava

401 Columbus St, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vallejo St
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Parking Garages 1/2 block away on Vallejo St: search for "North Beach Garage" and "Vallejo Garage" on your map app.Stockton St & Columbus AveMUNI 8, 30, 45
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Kristoffer Toliao
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cassavasf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 640-8990
  • Private party facilities
    Cassava is available for group dining events. Please email at hello@cassavasf.com or text 626-419-2190 outside of regular business hours.
  • Private party contact
    Yuka Ioroi: (415) 640-8990

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