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Name: Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level
Address: 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 861-8150
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level

4.0

455 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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A night at the opera or ballet is an elegant event, deserving of a remarkable culinary experience. Our gorgeous setting offers an ideal environment for pre-performance or intermission dining at the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center.
We are located on the lower level of the War Memorial Opera House. Our menu is offered in buffet and à la carte format, keeping performance start time at the forefront for all visitors.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Californian
Hours of operation
Open 2 hours prior to all evening and Sunday Matinee performances only.
Phone number
(415) 861-8150
Website
http://www.ggcatering.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alfonso Mis
Catering
Host your next event at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, and Global Gourmet Catering will create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. A variety of breathtaking historic venues in the Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall and the Veteran"s Building perfectly complement Global Gourmet Catering's unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service. Perfect for weddings, galas, corporate parties and pre- and post-performance events, this is San Francisco's premier choice for events of all sizes.

Location
301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross street
Franklin St. & McAllister St.
Parking details
Parking is available in several lots in the surrounding area. Please call lots for current hours and rates. Performing Arts Garage *Patrons dining in the Opera House may enter through the North Carriage entrance of the Opera House (adjacent to the War Memorial courtyard) up to two hours prior to curtain.
Public transit
For transit directions, visit 511.org or call 511.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

West Coast Artisan Cheeses or Charcuterie*$24.00
Artisan Cheeses, Fruits, Nuts, Crackers, Crostini
- Crafted Meats, Tomato Marmalade, Crostini$26.00
Seasonal Market Salad* **$14.00
County Line Baby Lettuces, Banyuls Vinaigrette
Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie* **$28.00
Chopped Romaine, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Fennel, Micro Celery, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Louie Dressing
Grilled Watermelon "Tuna"* **$24.00
Edamame Hummus, Togarashi, Mizuna, Avocado, Toast, Ponzu Glaze
Roasted Baby Beets* **$22.00
Carrots, Beet Yogurt, Mache, Pecorino
Seared Tuna Niçoise Salad* **$26.00
Butter Lettuce, Hard Boiled Egg, Haricot Vert, Potato, Olive Sauce, Cherry Tomato, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Sea of Cortez Grilled Prawns* **$38.00
Zucchini Spaghetti, Peach and Mango Tartar, Burrata, Ancho Chile Vinaigrette. Served room temperature
Seared Colorado Rack of Lamb**$52.00
Couscous Ragout, Zucchini, Eggplant, Onion, Tomato
House Made Dinner Rolls*$5.00

Add to any Plate

Herb Roasted Mary's Chicken$9.00
Seared Angus Sirloin$12.00
Fresh Market Fish$13.00
Poached Gulf Prawns$15.00

Desserts

Strawberry Shortcake* **$12.00
Orange & Vanilla Biscuit, Honey Whipped Cream, Balsamic Glaze, Lemon Coulis
Almond Pound Cake*$12.00
Raspberry, Créme Anglaise, Lemon Vanilla Bean Biscotti
The New Opera!*$12.00
Chocolate Almond Sacher Sponge, Valrhona 66% Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Hazelnut Croquant, Whipped Sight Glass Coffee Infused Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Coffee Caviar
Guittard Dark Chocolate Truffles*$12.00
Two Housemade Truffles with Cognac & Two Housemade Truffles with Champagne
Guittard Chocolate Dipped Strawberries* **$10.00
Four Strawberries, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Drizzle
Assorted Cookies*$11.00
Chef's Selection of Cookies

Buffet Menu

Chef's Fresh Seasonal Selections May Vary

Dinner
- per adult$52.00
- per child$26.00
Brunch
- per adult$42.00
- per child$21.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Still or Sparkling Water$12.00
Coke$5.00
Diet Coke$5.00
Sprite$5.00
Ginger Ale$5.00
Iced Tea$4.00
Hot Tea$4.00
Intelligentsia Coffee or Decaf$4.00
Milk$5.00
Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple or Grapefruit Juice$4.00
Martinelli's Sparkling Cider$5.00
Shirley Temple or Roy Rodgers$5.00

Fort Point Beer

KSA Kölsch Style Ale$9.00
Villager San Francisco Style IPA$9.00
Westfalia Nuremberg Inspired Red Ale$9.00
Erdinger NA$9.00

Perfectly Portioned Sparkling

Lovo, Prosecco, ITL, NV
- Bottle (187ml)$17.00
Laurent Perrier Brut, FRA, NV
- Bottle (375ml)$50.00
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, FRA, NV
- Bottle (375ml)$60.00
Ruinart, Rosé, FRA, NV
- Bottle (375ml)$60.00
Krug Grande Cuvée, FRA, NV
- Bottle (375ml)$200.00

Sparkling

Pierre Chainier Brut, CA, NV
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Benvolio, Prosecco, ITL, NV
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Moët & Chandon, Imperial Brut, FRA, NV
- Bottle$100.00
La Crema Brut Rosé, CA, NV
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut, FRA, NV
- Glass$32.00
- Bottle$128.00
Veuve Clicquot Rosé, FRA, NV
- Glass$38.00
- Bottle$152.00
Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Brut, FRA, NV
- Bottle$100.00
Bollinger Brut, FRA, NV
- Bottle$170.00
Laurent Perrier Rosé, FRA, NV
- Bottle$170.00
Krug Grande Cuvée, FRA, '04
- Bottle$350.00
Veuve Clicquot, Grande Dame Brut Rosé, FRA, '06
- Bottle$550.00

Interesting Whites

Rosé, Domaine Bousquet, CA, '17
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Vermentino, Vitiano, ITL, '18
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Riesling, Chateau Montelena, CA, '17
- Bottle$70.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Murphy Goode, North Coast, CA, '17
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Rutherford Provenance, CA, '17
- Bottle$60.00
Heron, Mendocino County, '18
- Bottle$65.00
Cakebread, Napa, '18
- Bottle$80.00

Chardonnay

Line 39, CA, '20
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Hahn, Monterey County, '18
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
J Lohr, Riverstone, '17
- Bottle (375ml)$30.00
J, Monterey County, '17
- Bottle$65.00
Mountain Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, '16
- Bottle$70.00
Freemark Abbey Winery, Napa Valley, '18
- Bottle$90.00
Chalk Hill Estate, CA, '15
- Bottle$95.00

Interesting Reds

Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma, '16
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chianti, Vitiano, ITL, '18
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Red Blend, Chalk Hill Estate, CA, '15
- Bottle$120.00

Pinot Noir

Tree Fort, CA, '16
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Gehricke, Russian River, '19
- Bottle$68.00
MacMurray, Russian River Valley, '16
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00
Fort Ross, CA, '13
- Bottle (375ml)$48.00
Gehricke, Sonoma Coast, '19
- Bottle$70.00
Mountain Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, '14
- Bottle$75.00
Argus, Carneros, '15
- Bottle$80.00
Whistler, Sonoma Coast, '17
- Bottle$80.00

Merlot

J Lohr, CA, '17
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Freemark Abbey Winery, Napa Valley, '17
- Bottle$90.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Angeline, CA, '19
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Hahn, Central Coast, '18
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
J Lohr, Hilltop Vineyard, '17
- Bottle (375ml)$35.00
Tamber Bay, CA, '15
- Bottle (375ml)$50.00
Louis Martini, CA, '15
- Bottle$64.00
Textbook, Napa Valley, '17
- Bottle$80.00
Stonestreet, Alexander Valley, '17
- Bottle$120.00

Spirited Libations

Opera's Old Pal$15.00
Campari, Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth
Masetto's Spritz$15.00
Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Chartreuse, Orange Bitters, Tonic
The Magic Stone$15.00
Bourbon, Lemongrass Syrup, Lemon Juice
Don's Americano$16.00
Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Pear Liqueur, Soda
The Monk's Manhattan$16.00
Bourbon, Canton, Angostura Bitters
Emperor's Way$16.00
Pimms, Gin, Lime Juice, Lemongrass Syrup, Ginger Beer
Love Triangle$16.00
Vodka, Sesame Syrup, Half & Half
Seville's Sangria$15.00
Tequila, Triple Sec, Chambord, Agave, Lemon, Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic Cocktails

Ballet Royale$15.00
Chambord, Sparkling Brut
Elderflower Spritz$15.00
Gin, St. Germain, Sparkling Brut, Lemon Twist
Cosmopolitan$15.00
Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Pisco Sour$15.00
Pisco, Lime, Simple Syrup, Aquafaba, Bitters
Caipirinha$15.00
Cachaca, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice
Vesper Martini$16.00
Vodka, Gin, Lillet Blanc, Lemon
Irish Coffee$15.00
Tullamore Dew, Sugar Cube, Coffee, Whipped Cream
Spanish Coffee$16.00
Kahlua, Rum, Cointreau, Coffee, Whipped Cream, Nutmeg

What 455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,781 Reviews

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FoodinLA
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very special experience, the table is yours for the night and we returned for intermission to enjoy fruit and tea that our server set aside for us. The buffet is fresh and servers plate the food and great ambience, old school SF experience for sure.
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anag
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Asian themed dinner was delicious; there was a good variety of food and salads as well.
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oldfolks
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
First time in years; surprised that we could order for intermission and our order would be on our table when we arrived. Of course, you go there because of the performance and don't get in otherwise, but it's as good as most any nearby place you might get into.
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DaiS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience3
Upon entering, we were rushed to our table where we waited over 20 minutes while staff took orders from others who had arrived after us. As the only sustainable vegetarian option, I would not say the $25 slice of avocado toast was worth it. Important to note is that entry is for one opera ticket per person, not just opera tickets required to enter.
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kerreckj
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Buffet was pretty good. Not gourmet quality but for an occasional splurge and multiple trips through the line it was probably worth it. I would not pay for this on a regular basis.
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Giovanni
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Comfortable setting for pre-opera leisure meal. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Anything else OK
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RobertP
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
A la carte is the way to go. Deconstructed salad Nicole (sp?).
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MarjorieS
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The ala carte Fresh tuna niscoisse was excellent. Rustee, server, the best, who took great care with us. Always a pleasure to dine at Prelude.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
The food was subpar, bland and lack any kind of flavor. The salmon’s texture was off, falls apart and not in a good way. The chicken which could have been described as “orange chicken” was greasy and rubbery. Each of the entree was very disappointing, the shortribs was bland and texture was soft as if the meat was poached and not grilled. And for the cost of $52/pp, the total meal was shameful. We both left hungry and extremely disappointed.
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RobinS
Edinburgh
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Basement restaurant at opera house. Good Shrimp Louis salad before opera.
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rgb123456
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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NJBill
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a pleasure. Attentive service, very good food, love the buffet. Can't beat the convenience, either.
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JamesM
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
Chicken overcooked and inedible. Service intermittent. No one came when you needed them. Crab Louis good.
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Gastronome
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I try to eat at the Prelude at the Opera House every time before I see an opera. I love having the buffet, as I can choose what items I want and how much of each I can eat, as I don’t want to waste food. I always love sitting in Rusty’s section—I have been doing this for about 10 years.
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SusanM
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
We ordered off the menu. I had a seafood Louie salad; my friend had lamb chops. Both were excellent. We noticed a marked improvement in the service, much more attentive.
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ScottM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent, and it's a nice place to relax and enjoy dinner before the opera, and a great place to enjoy coffee and dessert at intermission.
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risotto
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was good - food solid
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Lenz
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Get the chocolate covered strawberries
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JudyH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Mothers Day lunch was lovely. Thebuffet had wonderful selection and service was attentive. We loved having our dessert and coffee during interval of Swan Lake
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JohnA
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
The food was verry good. The service was horrible. Their buffett lines only had one worker on each side which was no where near enough to handle the guests. Sine we could not serve ourselves we were at the mercy of these 2 horrible people behind the counters. I mentioned it to the head waiter and he told me that they were just short staffed. Also we only saw our waiter once. I had to ask many different waiters to find ours so we could get our check. it took so long I was almost ready to walk out. Their service was very unprofessional and I will probably will not eat here again even though I have dined here for many years for many performances. They have gone way downhill.
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michaels
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Overpriced
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
Our server was just average. He forgot about us and when I asked for someone to get him he was just ho hum about it. First time back to the ballet since covid and the dining experience was just average.
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Dineout
San Francisco
50 reviews
3.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Had excellent service at dinner from our waiter Chang. Friendly, attentive and efficient both during dinner and at intermissions. He clearly extends the effort to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. The buffet has a nice range of salads and multiple hot entree and vegetable choices. Very convenient dining venue when attending the opera or ballet at the War Memorial Opera House.
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LenaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
I love dining in the opera house Cafe. It is very relaxing and a great way to begin an evening of ballet or opera. The food choices are sufficient even for my limited dietary options. However during my recent dining experience my salad had a live insect crawl from it. They replaced that salad and then the replacement salad had a hair in it. Our primary service person was friendly but a bit informal.
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lalalo
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Food was very basic and expensive for what it was. Service was poor.
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Wizard
San Francisco
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Staff seemed put off when asked for a spoon for salad dressing.
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DonnaW
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to grab a bite, get in the mood without having to worry about being late for the performance.
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JasonD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening out. Good food and our server was adorable.
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Jerilyn
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was all lovely. It was a quality experience. I loved how the front person where we checked in escorted us to our table. Thank you.
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KellyG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
I highly recommend this prior to a performance. The service was excellent! The food is ok. We ordered off the a large carte menu. Portions were pretty big. We loved that we had our table the entire night and Orr ordered for intermission. Our drinks and dessert were ready for us! Please treat yourself!
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goldengirl
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
We had the buffet, which was a mistake. We had to wait in line until more food was brought out, and for someone to serve it. This happened twice. We are not big eaters. We went to the salad side once, and then to the hot food. The wait for the latter was longer. After we finished, we had been given the bill, but the person did not return to get the credit card. Finally our waiter came and took it. Then we had to wait to sign. This has never been our experience at Prelude. We almost missed the curtain. I would not recommend the buffet on a buffet on a busy night.
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TeresaK
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Going to see The Ballet!
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avid3
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Amazing servers, and beautiful place, the tables can be cramped if you don’t request a good seat at the reservation time. I come here all the time for the Oprea and Ballet and 95% of the time it’s fantastic! Great experience and the best waiters and waitresses and very helpful staff.
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Local
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
Side dishes were served at room temperature but should have been warm or hot. Fish tasted like it had been on the buffet for longer than ideal.
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carolecarlsonC
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience3
Louie had barely any fish……
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MaggieHeart
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place to eat before any performance at the Opera House: good food, nice ambiance, great and quick service with understanding staff should you be cutting it too close to curtain time. Why go anywhere else if you want a relaxed pre-performance meal.
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SusanM
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
We ate from the menu and had a lovely lunch. It is a great solution if you are dealing with someone who has difficulty walking, right in the Opera House.
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Dineout
San Francisco
50 reviews
3.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
We had the buffet dinner which was a relatively good value for the food, considering what other restaurants in SF are charging. Although, the prices on the actual menu at the restaurant ended up be about 8% more than posted on their website. The lettuce salads, although overdressed for my taste (e.g., the frisee salad) were good, and the orzo salad excellent. The chicken and salmon proteins and sides were all good. Felt the wines by the bottle are overpriced. Moderately priced ones are limited or not available. We wanted a Pinot Noir so ordered the one at $48. Waiter came back and told us it wasn't available, so we ordered the next one up (a 2016 on the menu) at $56. The '16 wasn't available; only one they had from that winery was a 2020; it was okay but not great. We went with that one because the next one up was $70. The ambience is a little dated but still comfortable. Servers at the Buffett tables and our waiter were all friendly and efficient. Overall, the experience (with the exception of the wine selection) was good. A big plus is the convenience of dining at the restaurant in the same building as the ballet performances and being able to pre-order for intermissions. That made the evening so much more relaxing!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
One guest did not receive her order for a very long time and when it finally came, it was hopelessly incorrect…..
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must when at the opera house!!! The buffet food is excellent!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

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Google Map for Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level

301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Cross street
Franklin St. & McAllister St.
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of operation
Open 2 hours prior to all evening and Sunday Matinee performances only.
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in several lots in the surrounding area. Please call lots for current hours and rates. Performing Arts Garage *Patrons dining in the Opera House may enter through the North Carriage entrance of the Opera House (adjacent to the War Memorial courtyard) up to two hours prior to curtain.
Public transit
For transit directions, visit 511.org or call 511.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfonso Mis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ggcatering.com/
Phone number
(415) 861-8150
Catering
Host your next event at the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, and Global Gourmet Catering will create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. A variety of breathtaking historic venues in the Opera House, Davies Symphony Hall and the Veteran"s Building perfectly complement Global Gourmet Catering's unrivaled cuisine and impeccable service. Perfect for weddings, galas, corporate parties and pre- and post-performance events, this is San Francisco's premier choice for events of all sizes.

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Additional information

A la Carte

West Coast Artisan Cheeses or Charcuterie*$24.00

Seasonal Market Salad* **$14.00

Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie* **$28.00

Grilled Watermelon "Tuna"* **$24.00

Roasted Baby Beets* **$22.00

Seared Tuna Niçoise Salad* **$26.00

Sea of Cortez Grilled Prawns* **$38.00

Seared Colorado Rack of Lamb**$52.00

House Made Dinner Rolls*$5.00

Add to any Plate

Herb Roasted Mary's Chicken$9.00

Seared Angus Sirloin$12.00

Fresh Market Fish$13.00

Poached Gulf Prawns$15.00

Desserts

Strawberry Shortcake* **$12.00

Almond Pound Cake*$12.00

The New Opera!*$12.00

Guittard Dark Chocolate Truffles*$12.00

Guittard Chocolate Dipped Strawberries* **$10.00

Assorted Cookies*$11.00

Buffet Menu

Dinner

Brunch

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Still or Sparkling Water$12.00

Coke$5.00

Diet Coke$5.00

Sprite$5.00

Ginger Ale$5.00

Iced Tea$4.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Intelligentsia Coffee or Decaf$4.00

Milk$5.00

Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple or Grapefruit Juice$4.00

Martinelli's Sparkling Cider$5.00

Shirley Temple or Roy Rodgers$5.00

Fort Point Beer

KSA Kölsch Style Ale$9.00

Villager San Francisco Style IPA$9.00

Westfalia Nuremberg Inspired Red Ale$9.00

Erdinger NA$9.00

Perfectly Portioned Sparkling

Lovo, Prosecco, ITL, NV

Laurent Perrier Brut, FRA, NV

Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, FRA, NV

Ruinart, Rosé, FRA, NV

Krug Grande Cuvée, FRA, NV

Sparkling

Pierre Chainier Brut, CA, NV

Benvolio, Prosecco, ITL, NV

Moët & Chandon, Imperial Brut, FRA, NV

La Crema Brut Rosé, CA, NV

Veuve Clicquot Brut, FRA, NV

Veuve Clicquot Rosé, FRA, NV

Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Brut, FRA, NV

Bollinger Brut, FRA, NV

Laurent Perrier Rosé, FRA, NV

Krug Grande Cuvée, FRA, '04

Veuve Clicquot, Grande Dame Brut Rosé, FRA, '06

Interesting Whites

Rosé, Domaine Bousquet, CA, '17

Vermentino, Vitiano, ITL, '18

Riesling, Chateau Montelena, CA, '17

Sauvignon Blanc

Murphy Goode, North Coast, CA, '17

Rutherford Provenance, CA, '17

Heron, Mendocino County, '18

Cakebread, Napa, '18

Chardonnay

Line 39, CA, '20

Hahn, Monterey County, '18

J Lohr, Riverstone, '17

J, Monterey County, '17

Mountain Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains, '16

Freemark Abbey Winery, Napa Valley, '18