International Smoke San Francisco

Name: International Smoke San Francisco
Address: 301 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94105
Telephone: (415) 660-2656
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2638 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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International Smoke San Francisco is the wildly popular collaboration between award-winning Chef Michael Mina and renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x NY Times best-selling cookbook author, philanthropist, television host and producer, and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. Inspired by Curry and Mina’s shared love of global travels and international cooking techniques, International Smoke ignites a new spark of flavor and creativity focused on woodfired steaks, seafood, ribs, and vegetarian entrees to create flavorful dishes that are craveable worldwide.
Celebrating food as the heart of the community, International Smoke recognizes that fire is the start of all cooking and every country shares this culinary spark. At the center of the dining experience, the bar offers a community-driven atmosphere – creating a social space where guests can connect with friends over delicious food and drinks for a night to remember.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Steak, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 660-2656
Website
https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/international-smoke/san-francisco/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
International Smoke is available for catering requests. Please contact our event's department at 415.730.4591. or events-sf@internationalsmoke.com
Private party facilities
International Smoke San Francisco offers semi-private dining for up to 120 guests for a seated event and up to 200 guests for a standing reception or the restaurant can be bought out in its entirety. Please email Events-SF@internationalsmoke.com or call 415.730.4591.
Private party contact
Nancy Zammit: (855) 412-2373

Location
301 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
Fremont
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking is available Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 5pm directly in front of 50 Fremont Street (s/w corner between Mission & Market). Please present proof of reservation to the valet attendant. Availability is limited.
Public transit
BART: Embarcadero <br />MUNI: F: Market St & Main <br />Bus: Beale St. at Mission St
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Lissa
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, as always. Our server was awesome!
PB
PaulB
Denver
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Had the Mexican ribs as the main. We're mot marinated and not tasty. Hence I only ate two to check they were all bad. Server took away the rest of the rack and b didn't even ask why I hadn't eaten them ( isn't that Server 101?)
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Stephanie
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
It was okay. They didn’t want to move us when we asked so that kinda ruined the experience for me. The food was okay but I’ve tried better for that price. The garlic fried rice was sad, tiny and plain. The ribs were hard to chew. Overall it was good but I don’t think I’ll come back.
DL
DavidL
San Francisco
46 reviews
vip
2.0
46 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The food was good but nothing special. I ordered the American Ribs and they were good but a lot for 6 ribs. The best thing I had was the Rib Tip Mac and Cheese and Duck Fries.
AR
AngelaR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
International Smoke had great food, cocktails, and service! Would definitely recommend!
JL
JoeL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
m
mcka2
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food was good — service was mediocre and noise was super loud seated near the bar. Cauliflower dish is excellent, ribs were okay.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food
JB
JessB
Sacramento
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The high quality ingredients and attention to detail make this the perfect high end bbq joint around. They have all the classic sides with their own spin that take bbq to the next level. A return trip is in the future for me
RH
RhondaH
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to celebrate our anniversary and enjoyed ourselves. Food was good and ambiance was nice. Highly recommend the tasting as you get to try a little bit of everything.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good especially the cheesecake
j
jrnw
Orange County
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Simply not a good experience.
KJ
KihaJ
Atlanta
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Business meeting
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent service. But difficult to find valet drop off and restaurant entrance in light of scaffolding.
KJ
KaishaJ
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
They are doing construction out front so it was hard to find but after we walked Adeline the block we found a walkway entrance directing us to the restaurant. However, the service was great. The ambiance was very nice. The food was good, but I was hoping for more of a wow factor. I would recommend the cornbread that was super good. The Mac and cheese was very cheesy but not flavorful.
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Foodie
San Francisco
272 reviews
vip
4.0
272 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service were fantastic. We ordered Aesha's Thai curry butter bread, which is always amazing, the beef rolls (they were out of the very popular bao buns), Mary's chicken and filet mignon, with the key lime crepe cake to finish. Everything was excellent, except the chicken could have been warmer. Very happy with the wine selection and we got complimentary sparkling wine for our anniversary! The bar was understaffed by everyone else worked really hard to make up for the delays. Really great experience. The only downside was the noise. The tables are close together and if you end up sitting next to someone who likes the sound of their voice, your experience might be less than stellar. Ask for a booth!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The food wasn’t worth the time it takes to find parking. Although I enjoyed the slaw and duck fat fries, the star of the show, the ribs, were dry. They also charged for soda refills. I wouldn’t have been so annoyed if the server would have mentioned it. We ended up paying $24 for diet cokes. Lol There’s a lot of good food in the city. Skip this spot and find another.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
The ambience and service was great, the food average.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
We were really looking forward to having a great dinner to celebrate mother’s day weekend. My wife and I were so excited about starting our weekend here and well we drove an hour and a half to get to the city which was no problem but it was a disappointment for the end result in service quality we got, food and well it was plain out bummer. We really i mean really wanted to like this place but the service from the beginning was bad where we didn’t get menus immediately we were just sitting there empty handed for about five minutes and when we did get the menu the waiter hardly interacted with us with low enthusiasm to guide us through the menu and point out any recommendations. When we mean we really wanted to like this place i mean it we ordered quite a lot to try out a little bit of everything but ended leaving with a salty mouth as the steak had to much salt. Save your money, time and well if you are like us that don’t mind driving and exploring save your gas as well. Only reason I not giving this review a 1 is the fact that we really i mean really wanted to like this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my 65th birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. The staff is awesome! Thank you.
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Shelly
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The go to place!
M
Michele
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal!
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stylishmom24
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I've dined with International Smoke many times before Covid, glad to be able to go back and have their delicious BBQ and mac & cheese and the yummy cornbread. Though we had to wait for 30+ minutes for our meals, our server acknowledged the somewhat unsual delay multiple times and he also gave us free cornbread! Hands down one of my favorite BBQ restaurants in San Francisco, definitely a fan and will continue to go back from time to time.
CC
CrystalC
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried the Fuego menu and it blew us away. The food was tasty and the portions were generous for our party of 10. The staff was very attentive and accommodating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stellar service and beautiful location. The bartender made our first visit great. We will come back again.
S
Shavonda
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with great service. My waiter was friendly and very attentive. The food was great and the drinks were delicious. I would return.
a
aminla
Los Angeles
283 reviews
vip
5.0
283 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We attended a conference at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero and looked for a restaurant within walking distance from the hotel. International Smoke was an excellent choice: our meals were outstanding and impeccable service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was great! Service was slow. It was kind of loud and hard to have a business meeting. Wouldn’t schedule another meeting here but overall it was good for causal dining with friends. I really enjoyed the prawns (:
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Everything was great. Except my steak🤨I don't send things back but I wish I did. I took the rest of it to go thinking I could work on it at home. Nope. My new York had more connective tissue than meat. Could barely cut it with a knife. I would chew it and have to spit the rest out. That's why I stopped eating it in public. It's was a waste of money. Everything else was great though. I'm not sure about going back yet
C
Clarence
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks .. but slow service !!,overall I enjoyed the food!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wanted to try the restaurant to compare to the Las Vegas location and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing as always. The staff were so friendly and attentive it made the drive to San Francisco worth it. I really loved the decor and the huge bar. I wished I lived closer so I could make this a regular stop.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A bit loud, but otherwise great
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Our Korean ribs were too salty
JH
JanetH
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
We had a great evening during restaurant week. We opted not to do the set menu as it seemed like too much food! Everything we ordered was very good. We started with the roasted cauliflower and cornbread muffins, then on to the ribs and caesar salad. dessert was the chocolate cake. Great service, would definitely go back!
V
Virg
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
This is my second time at International Smoke San Francisco and both times were during SF Restaurant Week. Although the ambiance and service are still top notch, I was disappointed to see a greatly downsized set menu compared to previous years.
JK
JoeK
San Francisco
176 reviews
vip
4.0
176 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
We did the chef’s tasting menu and drink pairing for SF restaurant week. Everything was quite tasty but really too much food for one sitting. You can always take home those left overs! Not really a place for traditional bbq fans, but an interesting experience overall.
BY
BrianY
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The service was excellent except for one really strange moment which unfortunately knocks it down to good. Soon after we sat down, the waiter rather abruptly put some cornbread and curry sauce on the table where my girlfriend was reviewing her menu. It wasn't straight shoved into her face but it was gesturing as if she needed to get out of the way which was odd and uncomfortable because 1) we had basically just received the menus, 2) there was plenty of room on the table for the food, and 3) there was no verbal communication. It was just weird to be looking at a menu and have food, that you didn't order nor except, shoved into your face. We both gave each other a "did that just happen" look at each other? At that point we thought maybe it was like house bread but we then saw the cornbread on the menu which was even stranger. The waiter later came by to say it was meant for another table. Not a huge deal, we basically got a free dish, but just worth mentioning. The waiter from then on was exceptional and made every effort to make our meal very enjoyable. Like over the top. Just had to note the unfortunate start to an otherwise excellent service. The food on the other hand was underwhelming. We did the Restaurant Week set meal which was actually very broad in selections. But we were left unimpressed by more than half the dishes we tried. The best were the pork belly Peking Duck buns and Sinoloan Mary's chicken. We added the rib trio to try more flavors but it seems like they batch boil all without any sauce and then glaze after. They all felt mushy rather than tender. The lettuce cup spicy thai beef seemed like a mush of mystery meat... just not that enticing. Fried rice was cooked al dente? Not at all fried and undercooked. I really hope that was a mistake and not the intended end product? Maybe we just didn't vibe with the food? We had such high expectations and felt disappointed. To each their own I suppose. Unfortunately, neither of use is likely to return.
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Dwsf
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we got were delicious. Ribs were meaty and juicy. I recommend the smoked bao buns. Excellent cocktails and beer menu. Even the background music selection, though a bit loud, was wonderful. Service was excellent.
GM
GeriM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first dining at International Smoke. I’m looking forward to coming back soon. Our server Alfredo was amazing and so was the food!

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Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

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International Smoke San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 2638 OpenTable diners.