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   Diana

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wagyu tacos okay, but size was that of a regular tortilla so pretty filling. ZABUTAN (medium rare) was really good, similar to Filet Mignon. SPINALIS (medium rare) was also good, a bit softer than the Zabutan. Mashed potatoes were great, only ordered 1 side, but it was enough for 2 people to share. Syrah wine was amazing to complete the meal. Would definitely recommend. Came here on a Sunday evening and service was great!

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   Chris

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great time with great food. We'll definitely be back.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   The service was great!

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   MichelleD

   New England

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 16, 2022

   overall3food4service1ambience3

   The food was good but the service was poor due to lack of staff. There was only one waitress + the store manager serving the entire restaurant. They could barely cover all the tables.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service! Great food! Will go again !

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   AliceN

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 23, 2022

   overall2food3service2ambience3

   Decided to give this restaurant a try, our usual spot (Town) is our current go-to restaurant which is literally across the street. The steak selection is what drew us here. My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. Our reservation was acknowledged but I’m assuming this was never communicated to our Server (we’ll call her “Lana”) she was kind, friendly. This sadly only lasted for about 15 min. Afterwards, the restaurant got busy and our server was really absent. She never acknowledged our anniversary and we ordered dessert but it was swiftly dropped off like a fast food spot. Not really the experience we expected. I think we will continue to go across the street at Town and skip this for future dining experiences. Our friends and family are also aware of our experience and agree. Pass for now on this restaurant.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tahoe

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent quality of food and service!

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 1, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and service. Will recommend to everyone I know!

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   RyanO

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent wine list and the food was wonderful. The Waygu Steak was delicious.

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    dweekly

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

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    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing as always. Ian is an incredible sommelier and general manager. We had several superb wines - Ian will offer you a solid pairing. The grilled mushrooms were meaty and had a wonderful sear. The Brussel sprouts with gochujang was delightfully sweet and spicy. The swordfish presentation has been updated on the menu and is tender and succulent with tasty toasted pear slices. The creme brûlée is prepared in a classic fashion but the real desert home run has to be the banana ice cream sandwich. Amazing.

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    KarenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was amazing - very personal. The bartenders Old Fashion was the best I have ever had. The food was outstanding!!!! The entire experience was wonderful and we will definitely be back.

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    Neighbor

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Taurus has some work to do. Things started promising, seated quickly, waitstaff immediately came to the table, felt welcomed. We ordered drinks and things went downhill from there. The cocktail ordered was erroneously attempted to be delivered to other tables prior to ours and the wine was much too cold. Other than the first glass, the waitstaff never appeared to refill the wine glasses (we noticed this at other tables as well). We ordered a side as an appetizer, but they brought out a different side and not the one we requested. When we asked about it, they didn't really say anything, just tried to rush the other side dish (appetizer), which came out after our salads. Our waiter did not seem to be monitoring our table, as most of these service issues are easy to recognize. The steaks were fine no real complaints, but the salads and brussel sprouts were overdressed. Bottom line, the value was just not commensurate with the food or service. Has potential, but they either need to lower the prices or raise the service/food quality.

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    CarolynR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We wanted to pick a restaurant where we have never been to, celebrating a special occasion. We started off with the Steak Tartar w/Taro chips and 1/2 dozen oysters. Then I had the Diver Scallops w/Squash purée and my fiancé had the Filet Mignon ( cooked to perfection ) w/the Brussel Sprouts. The service was PERFECT and the food was AMAZING!! Thank you for making our 1st experience at your establishment a very enjoyable visit. We will definitely be returning!!

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    BillyV

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    I enjoyed our food, drinks and service. Waitress was more than helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely come back.

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    PhilL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The server was too busy to notice the needs of diners.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Steak seemed to be different this time. Not the high quality I’m used to from Taurus.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came here with my wife for our anniversary! We were welcomed with great costumer service the moment we walked in. Wagyu plates were so delicious and the Brussel sprouts are 10/10 recommended. Definitely one of my favorite steakhouses of not my favorite! Great for special occasions.

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    ScrappyKimberly

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We were so happy to find a place with spacious outdoor dining, delicious food, and wonderfully supportive service people waiting on us! The wagyu steak is absolutely incredible, AND the side dishes are also taste treats! Mashed potatoes? Not boring! Creamy! Brussel Sprouts? Not bitter! Filled with flavor. And the price was very reasonable for such elegant food.

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    Susan

    Sacramento

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Had the Wagyu zabuton. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Corn and truffle mashed potatoes rounded things out and were excellent. The chocolate cake for dessert was meh. I'd go back.

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    GiorgioY

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience on Valentine’s Day, memorable night, thanks to all staff

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    TimothyY

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    One item on the order served incorrectly, i.e., ribeye order but filet mignon delivered, was corrected but then both the ribeye and the filet mignon showed up on the final bill, which again had to be corrected. My ribeye was over cooked for medium rare but still tasty.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience

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    Cher

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    I made a reservation a couple weeks prior not knowing that Valentine’s Day was going to be a pre-fix menu. I don’t believe our dinner was worth $135 pp. I made reservations here hoping to try other things including dessert. The dessert which was a thin slice of chocolate cake FOR 2 PEOPLE which mind you is usually for 1 person just was not right! They should’ve at least gave 2 desserts (1 per person) . We ordered the rib eye and scallops . The scallops were tough! On top of that we were given 3 scallops . This is not worth $135 !! For appetizers we got 1 — ok 1 deviled egg each and a beef skewer that was overly seasoned with salt. I feel like they used McCormicks prime rib seasoning for this. The sides to be honest tasted better than everything else but this was not worth $135 pp. I don’t mind paying this much for food ever! But it better be a damn good meal that’s worth it. We were better off going to Ruth’s Chris steak house or maybe any other steakhouse for that matter! I also ordered a lemon drop. It tasted nothing like that nor was my rim sugared which I usually like to pick at as I sip my lemon drop. Again the only reason I made reservations here was because I thought we would be able to order anything off the menu. I really was excited to try the adult desserts. This was a complete fail and a waste of $350!

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    JDEATS

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    We went for Valentine’s Day dinner. The menu was a fixed menu for the occasion. Deviled eggs and some beef. Both were disappointing. We had the optional caviar service. It was adequate. We both had the option Japanese beef with truffle mashed potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. This was Devine. The steaks were perfectly cooked and the sides were just fabulous. The chocolate dessert was dry. The main problem they had was all bathrooms were out of order so you had to go to another restaurant Doreen the street to use the restroom. They got it fixed before we left. Our waiter was genuinely very nice but very busy so some of the niceties you get, we’re absent. We had to flag him down every time we needed something. Not his fault, everyone has staffing issues right now. We will try it again on a regular weekend.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was phenomenal but we were just cold sitting outside!

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    ElCrispador

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Overall a nice experience but far short of a $500 dinner for two. My wagyu 20 oz ribeye had a solid 6 oz of pure fat. I was surprised with that cut especially on a Valentine’s prefix menu for $135 each. Be careful not to order the “Beet” carpaccio thinking it’s beef carpaccio. When we told our waiter, Adrienne, about our surprise he told us, “Oh yeah, a lot of people miss that”. Uhhhh, thanks for the heads up. Sides were solid.

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    Hylas

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    I reserved a table for Valentine's Day about a month ago. We were super excited to try it out given the good reviews and the special occasion. But man it was disappointing. We are now lying on the bed wondering about why we have spent this kind of money to have our Valentine's Day night ruined. Ourdoor seating: sitting in the street with wind blowing around you. no wind blocker, 4 tables share one heater Service: waited for 2 hours to get our main course, again in the cold wind Food: nothing special. can't even make the Both restrooms went out of order. Chaotic night it was. Never coming back.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    I had the 20oz Domestic Ribeye and it was delicious, one of the better pieces of meat I’ve ever had. Overall the menu wasn’t crazy but all the selections we made for appetizers, entrees, and sides were fantastic. The dessert menu looked great but we had other plans and didn’t partake. I would return again.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Streaks that you can’t find any where else

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    BrianF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    I wouldn't eat here again or recommend it. Over-rated.

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    SusanMcC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Food was excellent. It pains me to write this, but this place needs to look across the street at Town and just copy their outdoor set up. It’s cozy, classy, sexy and warm. Taurus’ food was awesome but the caliber of food does not match up with the ambiance. That place could be taken to the next level with an investment in the outdoor space. Even Faith and Spirits gets it and they don’t even serve food. Service was okay, the waitress looks like she clearly doesn’t eat much. It’s a steak place, get some seasoned servers and create a better outdoor dining experience. People will double and triple in attendance.

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    Foodie

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Waitress very inexperienced and came back and forth with many questions. Also there were not as many customers and the wait staff gathered chit chatting and took a while to flag our waitress over.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent

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    Annie

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Don't sleep on Taurus Steakhouse - this place is AMAZING!! The food is fabulous, service is great, and the cocktails are out of this world (both in taste and presentation - I won't spoil the surprises but each one is totally unique). Great wine list and helpful somm. Definitely will be back.

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    dweekly

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An outstanding time last night as always as we convened a small group of friends for a goodbye dinner. Ian, the proprietor, gave us use of the private meeting room and delighted us all night long with pours of delicious cocktails, wines, apertifs, and exotic Japanese whiskeys - each with their own story about how it was acquired, how to enjoy it, and pairings. This is my favorite place.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server adrian, was so welcoming and knowledgeable about the types of drinks we wanted as well as what to order in regards to be meats. What a blast, would be coming back

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a wonderful experience, especially when Ian helps your table!

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    MichaelJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    High end steaks at high end prices but if in your budget you wont be disappointed. Very good wine list too. We ate outside on a cold night. The heat lamps were fine but the porch had little ambiance.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best date night spot. We can't wait to go back

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    MMBUI

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2021

    overall2food5service2ambience3

    Food was exceptional just wished staff worked together cohesively to provide a more seamless dining experience. It’s unfortunate that for this upscale steakhouse that the overall service level lacked and made for an all around inattentive evening. It wasn’t even busy but it was like the staff didn’t care to work together to try and tend to the patrons all together. I understand dining out has changed in the past year and definitely empathize if places are understaffed. However, there’s just a little expectation of slight effort to be in order really bring value to delicious cuisine/steakhouse dining. Something that was lacking during our meal. Would recommend for the actual food however absence of stellar service makes it hard to want to actually return.

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