Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level

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: De $31 a $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (648)

De $31 a $50

Americana contemporánea

301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102 CA

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2 personas

29 jul 2025

7:00 p.m.

Acerca de este restaurante

Saludable
Encantador
Bueno para ocasiones especiales

Una noche en la ópera o el ballet es un evento elegante que merece una experiencia culinaria especial. Este precioso lugar ofrece un entorno ideal para cenar antes de que comience la función en War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. El restaurante se halla en el nivel inferior del auditorio War Memorial Opera House, y acepta reservas. Su menú de platillos se sirve en buffet y a la carta, y la hora de comienzo de la función está a la vista de todos los visitantes. Hay menú de platillos de temporada, y todos los productos agrícolas provienen de la zona. El chef recomienda combinaciones culinarias, y el exclusivo y romántico paisaje del lugar, junto con la excelencia gastronómica, complementan la gran experiencia de asistir a la ópera.

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Ambiente
Casual elegante
Precios
De $31 a $50
Cocinas
Americana contemporánea, Continental, Californiana
Horarios
Mar–Sáb 17:30–19:00 Dom 12:00–14:00
Número de teléfono
(415) 861-8150
Página web
http://www.ggcatering.com/
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Informal y elegante
Chef ejecutivo
Alfonso Mis
Servicio de comidas
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. Perfect for weddings, galas, corporate parties and pre- and post-performance events, this is San Francisco's premier choice for events of all sizes.

Ubicación
301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102 CA
Zona
Civic Center/Hayes Valley/Van Ness
Intersección en calle
Franklin St. & Grove Street.
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.Entering the Opera with a restaurant reservation? Please enter at the north side of the building at the carriage entrance.
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Cócteles, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Variedad, Vinos

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El menú de Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level se actualizó por última vez el 9/12/2024.

Chef's fresh seasonal selections may vary

Savory

West Coast Artisan CheesesUSD 28.00
Artisan Cheeses, Fruits, Nuts, Crackers, Crostini
West Coast Artisan CharcuterieUSD 30.00
Crafted Meats, Tomato Marmalade, Crostini
Seasonal Market SaladUSD 16.00
County Line Baby Lettuce, Banyul's Vinaigrette
Prelude Seafood SaladUSD 34.00
Roasted Salmon, Bay Shrimp, Chopped Romaine, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Fennel, Eggs, Tomato, Avocado, Micro Celery, Louie Dressing
Tofu TartareUSD 27.00
Marinated Tofu, Brown Rice, Cucumber, Avocado, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Sriracha Aioli
Grilled Salmon Avocado ToastUSD 28.00
Avocado, Goat Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Kalamata, Citrus Infused Olive Oil
Harissa Marinated Grilled PrawnsUSD 44.00
Feta, Pistachio Hummus, Roasted Beets, Frisée, Orange Oil
Slow Braised Short RibUSD 60.00
Bomba Rice, Roasted Carrots, Demi Glaze
House-Made Dinner RollsUSD 6.00

Dessert

Vanilla Tres LechesUSD 16.00
Tres Leches, Sponge Cake, Bananas Flambé, Crème Anglaise
Butterscotch CheesecakeUSD 16.00
Pinot Noir Reduction, Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crust
Triple Chocolate TarteUSD 16.00
Sea Salt Caramel, Blueberry Coulis, Honey Whipped Cream
Guittard Chocolate TrufflesUSD 16.00
Two Housemade Truffles with Cognac, Two Housemade Truffles with Champagne
Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesUSD 16.00
Four Strawberries, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Drizzle
Assorted CookiesUSD 15.00
Chef's Selection of Cookies

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Still or Sparkling Water, 750 mlUSD 13.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger AleUSD 6.00
Iced TeaUSD 6.00
Hot TeaUSD 6.00
Intelligentsia Coffee or DecafUSD 6.00
MilkUSD 6.00
Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple or Grapefruit JuiceUSD 6.00
Martinelli's Sparkling CiderUSD 7.00
Shirley Temple or Roy RogersUSD 7.00

Fort Point Beer

KSA, Kolsch Style AleUSD 12.00
Westfalia, Red Ale StyleUSD 12.00
Erdinger Non-Alcoholic BeerUSD 12.00

Perfectly Portioned Sparkling

Benvolio, Prosecco, ITL, NV, 187mlUSD 22.00
Laurent Perrier Brut, FRA, NV, 375 mlUSD 65.00
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, FRA, NV, 375 mlUSD 98.00
Ruinart, Rose, FRA, NV, 375 mlUSD 98.00
Krug, Grand Cuvee, FRA, 375mlUSD 205.00

Sparkling

Pierre Chanier Brut, CA, NVUSD 16.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut, FRA, NVUSD 37.00
- GlassUSD 37.00
- BottleUSD 148.00
Veuve Clicquot Rose, FRA, NVUSD 165.00
Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut, FRA, NVUSD 130.00
Krug Grande Cuvee, FRA, 410USD 410.00

Whites / Roses

Domaine Bousquet Rose, ArgentinaUSD 65.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Murphy Goode, Sauvignon Blanc, CAUSD 64.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc, NapaUSD 85.00

Chardonnay

Dark Harvest, NVUSD 64.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Hahn, Monterey CountyUSD 88.00
- GlassUSD 22.00
- BottleUSD 88.00
Freemark Abbey, Napa ValleyUSD 90.00
Mountain Winery, Santa CruzUSD 95.00

Pinot Noir

Tree Fort, CAUSD 64.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Gehricke, Russian RiverUSD 73.00
MacMurray, Russian RiverUSD 85.00
Mountain Winery, Santa CruzUSD 95.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark Harvest, NVUSD 64.00
- GlassUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Hahn, Central CoastUSD 88.00
- GlassUSD 22.00
- BottleUSD 88.00
Textbook, Napa ValleyUSD 85.00

Classic Cocktails

NegroniUSD 21.00
No 21 Negroni Cocktail
Espresso MartiniUSD 22.00
Ketel One, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew, Simple Syrup
Ballet RoyaleUSD 18.00
Limoncello, Black Raspberry Liqueur, House Brut
Irish CoffeeUSD 20.00
Irish Whiskey, Sugar Cube, Coffee, Whipped Cream

Lo que dicen 648 personas

Reseñas de Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level de comensales del restaurante. Basadas en valoraciones recientes.

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Solo los comensales que han comido en este restaurante pueden realizar reseñas

4.2

4.2 de acuerdo a calificaciones recientes

4.1Comida
4.3Servicio
4.3Ambiente
3.5Valor

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FritzL
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco11 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 2 de febrero de 2024
1. Global 5
2. Comida 5
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
I love dining here when I attend the Ballet. It feels so civilized, convenient and comfortable. No rushing through dinner, no worries that the check will be delayed and you'll have to rush. The service is delightful, and attentive, and the food is really excellent, with a nice collection of 4-5 salads, vegetables and a choice of fish, chicken and a sliced roast, salmon and New York cut last Friday. Brief complaint - last year the Chicken recipe was called Mary's Chicken, moist and flavorful. This year, it was a different recipe, I I was disappointed. But everything else was great.
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VD
VeronicaD VIP
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco3 reseñas
2.0
Comieron en 1 de febrero de 2024
1. Global 2
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 5
Positive: The place is beautiful and the servers were very kind. They tried their best even though it was a super busy night... Negative: The food/dishes were MINUSCULE and SO EXPENSIVE! Like really.... it felt ridiculous. I would not recommend this place for dinner, it's too pricey for what it actually is.
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SM
SusanM
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco7 reseñas
4.0
Comieron en 28 de enero de 2024
1. Global 4
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 4
4. Ambiente 3
The buffet was okay. The carving table was ham, not my favorite. The eggs were overcooked and just scrambled. The salmon was good. We do this restaurant for location, location, location.
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OT
Comensal de OpenTable VIP
Nueva York1 reseña
1.0
Comieron en 24 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 1
2. Comida 1
3. Servicio 1
4. Ambiente 3
The food was not good. It was a Self serve buffet and they did not even refill our water and they want to charge us 25% tips.
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bermuda999
Londres11 reseñas
2.0
Comieron en 23 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 2
2. Comida 3
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 1
The buffet consisted of delicious food, but not enough to constitute $65 a person, with no drinks at all, while sitting in a basement. Ambiance is lacking significantly for this price.
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OT
Comensal de OpenTable
Toronto/Ontario1 reseña
2.0
Comieron en 23 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 2
2. Comida 2
3. Servicio 2
4. Ambiente 3
Nice ambience, decent food, however all not justified by the cost of the food. Also I indicated in the reservation that this was a date night and to celebrate a birthday and none of that was acknowledged by staff, I didn’t feel like anything special was done or said to acknowledge this information in the reservation. Didn’t go the extra mile.
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BK
BKbk
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco4 reseñas
2.0
Comieron en 22 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 2
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 2
4. Ambiente 3
We had reservations at Prelude before an evening Nutcracker Ballet performance. The buffet had no plates, so we had to ask for them. The serving platters were mostly scraped clean. "Are you going to bring out more food?" This was an hour before the performance so not the end of the dining period. Clearly, they could not keep with the demand, which they should have been prepared for four days before Christmas with a reservations system. There were minimal offerings, and it's a pricey buffet. I found three items that looked savory, and they were very good. We chose Prelude because there were children in our group of eight, and it was convenient. The waiter was prompt and cordial for drinks and the tab. However, our group felt the meals should have been discounted for the sparsest buffet we had ever experienced.
¿Te fue útil?
JP
JohnP
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco1 reseña
5.0
Comieron en 22 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 5
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 5
Wonderful start to our annual family attendance at the Nutcracker❣️❣️😊
A 1 persona le resultó útil
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Meem VIP
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco6 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 22 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 5
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 5
4. Ambiente 4
We chose to eat at the Opera House because wrangling a large party for dinner before the show was too crazy. It was a very good experience. The buffet offered a good selection of healthy food for everyone's needs. The waitstaff were very attentive and professional. We enjoyed a relaxed meal before the show and were able to have dessert at intermission- super decadent.
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greenonion
Región de la Bahía de San Francisco3 reseñas
5.0
Comieron en 20 de diciembre de 2023
1. Global 5
2. Comida 4
3. Servicio 3
4. Ambiente 4
You can get table service, but most come for the buffet. The buffet is one of the best. Beef carving station is nice w/Horseradish crema, kids fare area (chicken fingers, mac n cheese); chicken & fish option, veggies & salads, even bread, cheese & fruit options. I hadn't been in a few years so I would say the options aren't as many as they once were. Options to order for intermission are nice. I still recognize some of the wait staff and they are quite attentive. The price point is on the high side for a buffet, but the real value comes from being able to eat right downstairs and not worry about getting to the venue. I will say I noticed more snack/light fare stations about the building. Not sure if this is just due to the Holiday season or not. Overall I recommend eating at Prelude.
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Preguntas frecuentes

Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level tiene una calificación promedio de 4.2 estrellas, según 648 comensales de OpenTable.

Sí, generalmente puedes reservar este restaurante con solo elegir la fecha, la hora y el tamaño del grupo en OpenTable.

Haz una reservación

2 personas

29 jul 2025

7:00 p.m.

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301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102 CA

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Intersección en calle
Franklin St. & Grove Street.
Zona
Civic Center/Hayes Valley/Van Ness
Horarios
Mar–Sáb 17:30–19:00 Dom 12:00–14:00
Precios
De $31 a $50
Cocinas
Americana contemporánea, Continental, Californiana
Ambiente
Casual elegante
Dress code
Informal y elegante
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.Entering the Opera with a restaurant reservation? Please enter at the north side of the building at the carriage entrance.
Opciones de pago
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef ejecutivo
Alfonso Mis
Adicional
Acceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Cócteles, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Variedad, Vinos

Página web
http://www.ggcatering.com/
Número de teléfono
(415) 861-8150
Servicio de comidas
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. Perfect for weddings, galas, corporate parties and pre- and post-performance events, this is San Francisco's premier choice for events of all sizes.

Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level

Haz una reservación

Acerca de este restaurante

Áreas del restaurante

Información adicional

Savory

West Coast Artisan CheesesUSD 28.00

West Coast Artisan CharcuterieUSD 30.00

Seasonal Market SaladUSD 16.00

Prelude Seafood SaladUSD 34.00

Tofu TartareUSD 27.00

Grilled Salmon Avocado ToastUSD 28.00

Harissa Marinated Grilled PrawnsUSD 44.00

Slow Braised Short RibUSD 60.00

House-Made Dinner RollsUSD 6.00

Dessert

Vanilla Tres LechesUSD 16.00

Butterscotch CheesecakeUSD 16.00

Triple Chocolate TarteUSD 16.00

Guittard Chocolate TrufflesUSD 16.00

Chocolate Dipped StrawberriesUSD 16.00

Assorted CookiesUSD 15.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Still or Sparkling Water, 750 mlUSD 13.00

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger AleUSD 6.00

Iced TeaUSD 6.00

Hot TeaUSD 6.00

Intelligentsia Coffee or DecafUSD 6.00

MilkUSD 6.00

Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple or Grapefruit JuiceUSD 6.00

Martinelli's Sparkling CiderUSD 7.00

Shirley Temple or Roy RogersUSD 7.00

Fort Point Beer

KSA, Kolsch Style AleUSD 12.00

Westfalia, Red Ale StyleUSD 12.00

Erdinger Non-Alcoholic BeerUSD 12.00

Perfectly Portioned Sparkling

Benvolio, Prosecco, ITL, NV, 187mlUSD 22.00

Laurent Perrier Brut, FRA, NV, 375 mlUSD 65.00

Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, FRA, NV, 375 mlUSD 98.00

Ruinart, Rose, FRA, NV, 375 mlUSD 98.00

Krug, Grand Cuvee, FRA, 375mlUSD 205.00

Sparkling

Pierre Chanier Brut, CA, NVUSD 16.00

Veuve Clicquot Brut, FRA, NVUSD 37.00

Veuve Clicquot Rose, FRA, NVUSD 165.00

Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut, FRA, NVUSD 130.00

Krug Grande Cuvee, FRA, 410USD 410.00

Whites / Roses

Domaine Bousquet Rose, ArgentinaUSD 65.00

Murphy Goode, Sauvignon Blanc, CAUSD 64.00

Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc, NapaUSD 85.00

Chardonnay

Dark Harvest, NVUSD 64.00

Hahn, Monterey CountyUSD 88.00

Freemark Abbey, Napa ValleyUSD 90.00

Mountain Winery, Santa CruzUSD 95.00

Pinot Noir

Tree Fort, CAUSD 64.00

Gehricke, Russian RiverUSD 73.00

MacMurray, Russian RiverUSD 85.00

Mountain Winery, Santa CruzUSD 95.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark Harvest, NVUSD 64.00

Hahn, Central CoastUSD 88.00

Textbook, Napa ValleyUSD 85.00

Classic Cocktails

NegroniUSD 21.00

Espresso MartiniUSD 22.00

Ballet RoyaleUSD 18.00

Irish CoffeeUSD 20.00

Calificaciones y reseñas generales

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es la calificación de Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level?

¿Prelude at the Opera House - Lower Level acepta reservaciones actualmente?

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Áreas del restaurante

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