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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very attentive staff. Sensitive to diner’s needs. Menu was exceptional, special reflections added to the experience.

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2. DK

   DannyK

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   It wasn’t great. Food - some misses including a savory beignet that was dense and gummy. “Reflections” while an interesting concept felt overly thought out and fell flat (maybe would work better if side by side with dishes they were reflecting). Some food was salty including a mushroom that was on edge of inedible. Bread was excellent. Service- uninspired wine. Invasive server who was kind by “listened to our conversation”. Shattered a glass on our table but didn’t change out the waters or offer anything for the inconvenience. Went to bar after to share a drink and somm told us we needed to each have one to stay (sorry but after spending $800 and spilling a glass on the table I think you can accommodate). Ambience - cheap looking, vents on ceiling. Kind of dead for Saturday. Lighting bright. I don’t recommend this place and would spare my friends by recommending another location. I have to say - I had to reschedule due to covid and the person who rescheduled me was insanely disrespectful so it’s a miracle I came in the first place. Should have known.

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   Dadof3

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food and service, definitely a place to celebrate a special occasion

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4. NK

   NicoleK

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing, top 3 meals I’ve ever had in San Fran

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   Vaishnavi

   Austin

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall2food2service3ambience3

   We went for our anniversary and were vegetarian and vegan respectively. Food didn’t feel satisfying. It was purely focused on vegetables without enough carbs or protein. None of the dishes felt like an indulgence. We love earthy flavours and I’ve been cooking delicious vegan meals for years now. This meal just felt like they removed the meat from the actual dish and only served us the vegetables. We weren’t even full after all the courses and that’s saying something. They served butter with bread for my husband who is vegetarian and just gave me oat chips because I was vegan. How difficult it is to source vegan butter and make bread? Places that say they serve vegan food but just remove non-vegan elements and place a half-hearted version is front of you are so disappointing and Nightbird was exactly that. If you eat meat, maybe this restaurant might do justice to your palette and wallet. But for us, there was hardly any value for money. For 2 people, the price was $420 (2x tasting menu + 1x drink person) and that is extremely steep for what we got from the meal. We’ve been to Michelin star places with amazing, indulgent food that’s cost us a bit less. All in all - it’s not a place for people that truly enjoy food. You leave the restaurant wanting more because the 5 course meal leaves you barely satisfied.

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6. JB

   JudyB

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful food. Impeccable service. Very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 17, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   My wife and I went for our anniversary dinner. What a fantastic restaurant to celebrate! The service was outstanding, the sommelier’s choices for the wine pairing were perfect and the food was incredibly delicious! Every dish was presented beautifully. They got every little detail right and even helped us celebrate with a anniversary card and champagne. We highly recommend Nightbird. Check out the small bar before or after with outstanding signature cocktails too!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful experience overall. Incredible flavors. Chef Atler cooks up some magic that’s worth experiencing now before she gets her well deserved Michelin stars.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 13, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Simply superb!

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    MattC

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Interesting and delicious.

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    NOCA

    San Francisco

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service and wonderfully prepared dishes. Each one a work of art. Definitely go for a special occasion.

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    VaniaA

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve heard good comments about this place before, so I decided to give it a try with my boyfriend on a Friday date night. It was AMAZING, food was a complete experience. A travel of different tastes and cultures throughout the entire pre fix menu. Service was outstanding Mark Little and Lowel made our date night so magical. Cocktails were well balanced and perfectly integrated each one of the ingredients. We loved the food and the service! Thanks to the Chef and the cooks, to the bartender and to our amazing server and sommelier! We definitely will be back with friends and family.

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    Pier

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Highly recommended! Creative chef on her way to Michelin stars.

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    MariaG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    You need at least 2 hours for the meal. It is an evening experience and 2 1/2 hours is best

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    JenFengC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    i really want to go again. the food has balanced taste. it is super creative. there is many combinations beyond my imagination

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    Mich

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went with high expectations and they went far beyond. Wonderful food and service!

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17. BB

    BBBB

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The seafood courses were outstanding -- so fresh and well balanced. The chef has a very light touch allowing the freshness of the ingredients to come through. I love the concept of the contrasting taste of the small bites in between the courses. There were like little gems in between the main events. Wait staff were very attentive without being intrusive. The pottery dishes that the chef uses are all works of art. We had such a lovely and relaxing evening. Nightbird is a very special restaurant that I would come back again soon.

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    Masco89

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best dinner I had so far in San Francisco, even better than several 5-star restaurants in the bay area. And the service was stellar too!

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19. RC

    RColvin510

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect with a touch of whimsy. Our amazing server was the cherry on top of a fantastic evening. Thank you!

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    Marco

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dined twice- our new "fav" S.F. restaurant! Highly original creative and dee-licious food!!! Wonderful quiet ambience. Outstanding service. Very expensive-for us but worth it for very special occasions! We would prefer a minimum dress code. One 20-something patron was wearing shorts! Cheapened our experience.

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    Cygnus

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pricey but wow. One of the best restaurants we have been to in a decade. Worth it if you want to splurge.

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    Private

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I really enjoyed the dinner and the food. The choices and menu quality were absolutely great. I would recommend it to anyone.

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23. DC

    DCDiner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall2food4service5ambience5

    Food was good but at $800 for a two person dinner, with one round of cocktails, and an entry level wine I would go elsewhere. Not a must do at that price point. Plenty of other amazing options for a fraction of the price.

    NightbirdResponded on June 8, 2022Sorry to hear about your experience. I was curious if maybe we might have a mistake on your bill? For 2 guests with tax and gratuity, it cost $460, so if you had an entry-level wine I have to think maybe there was something wrong with the bill if you spent an extra $340. Please email us at info@nightbirdrestaurant and we can look up your bill and see where the issue was and fix it immediately.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dank, very dank

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time dinning at this restaurant and everything was excellent from food to service. I’m not sure why this place is not michelin starred when there is a one Michelin star place in the city who in my opinion does not deserve it anymore! Give this place a star.

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26. JT

    JayTee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best meals I've had in San Francisco. Each course was a delight! And the service was among the best I've ever had.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A beautiful, sumptuous symmetrical meal. We loved it. Service was excellent.

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    trickyboy

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant sets the bar for all my other dining experiences. It’s a special occasion every time we dine here.

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    PrinV

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unbelievable! The most amazing meal I think I’ve ever had! One after another, each little serving was a masterpiece. Lots of complex flavors, but all coming together for a burst of deliciousness in my mouth! The menu was focused on a theme - this one was End of Days, using ingredients that might be left after a breakdown of supply chains, etc. A bit of vegetable, fish, meat and bread, each with the perfect dollop of creamy counterbalance. It baffles me that they don’t have a Michelin star or three! Pricey - yes- very! With service fees and taxes, plus a corkage, for two people the bill was over $650 - but once in a lifetime, or at least once every decade for those of us on retirement budgets, absolutely the best way to spend my life savings! One small downside - we had to ask for the music to be turned down, and the music was what I’d expect to hear in a local cafe. Otherwise, the service, ambience and pace of presentation were wonderful. Two hours wasn’t quite enough time, it we had a symphony to attend, so had to cut things a bit short. Still, it will be THE highlight of all my dining experiences!

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30. J

    Jared

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best restaurants in the city. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

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31. AS

    AdeS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food with impeccable service

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32. AE

    AEWong

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated my sister’s birthday with my siblings and we all enjoyed so much! The decor and tableware are tastefully selected! Lovely meal, fabulous services, happy wine pairing and pct is a must order cocktail to start! Appetizing and clean! Can’t wait to go back

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33. AM

    AlexM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Hidden gem. 12 or so tables. Wonderful pallet journey. We went in late @ 9:30 pm. I suggest making the reservation for earlier time.

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    adamw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    We had snail caviar! Didn’t know you could do that! Outstanding and inventive tasting menu, everything was tasty and inspired wonder.

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35. GF

    GoodFoodFinder

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Attentive service. Friendly staff. Executive Chef Kim made a wonderful 5 course dining selection to enjoy. Recommended

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36. A

    Alexander

    Austria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Food, Ideas and Concept was good but it was kind of a hurry - one plate after the other, no breaktimes - 2 times i couldnt finish my plate before next was coming! We begin dinner at 8pm and end at 10pm so we spent there 2 hours what is very very short for a 600 bucks dinner! Right behind us they close the doors… service charge is added automatically !

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37. HC

    HenryC

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent attention to detail in the meal, wine pairings, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended!’

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38. JC

    JesseC

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Magical Delicious Beautiful Thoughtful in every aspect

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    GreggR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing meal with service to match! Loved this place and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a special dinner.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food in a calm and pleasant space. Highly recommend

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