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Name: Quince
Address: 470 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94133
Telephone: (415) 775-8500
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

Quince

4.7

2462 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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Situated in San Francisco's historic Jackson Square, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk's Quince features a nightly tasting menu that highlights the seasonal bounty of Northern California. Chef Tusk was named “Best Chef: Pacific” by the James Beard Foundation in 2011. In 2012 the San Francisco Chronicle bestowed a fourth star to Quince. In 2016 Quince was awarded its third Michelin star, which it holds to this day. The cost of the tasting menu is $298. Quince requests all cancellations be made at least 48 hours prior to avoid a $298 per person (plus tax) late cancellation fee; this policy also applies to same day reservations. If we are unable to confirm with you, your reservation will be cancelled one day prior to the reservation at 5:00 pm. Due to the complexity of the menu, it may not be possible to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Please note, our menu relies quite heavily on shellfish and dairy-based ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 775-8500
Website
http://www.quincerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Michael Tusk
Catering
Quince Restaurant offers offsite catering for parties of 10-100. Please contact events@quincerestaurant.com to learn more.

Location
470 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Montgomery
Parking details
We offer valet parking in front of the restaurant for $20 per vehicle.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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chocolates, confections

What 2,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

2,462 Reviews

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mike
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food3service5ambience5
The food was interesting/intriguing, certainly more suited to a tasting menu. The wine pairings were also good, but heavily weighted to whites; I would have enjoyed tasting 2 or 3 more reds. The service could not have been better.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great service. Hope we come back soon.
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SteveS
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful non pretentious meal and service at Quince. We enjoyed the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing! We had a perfect dinner and the wine pairing was exceptional. They even surprised my wife with a special dining opportunity in the kitchen, which made her birthday even more special.
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HSL59
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best dining experience we have ever had...and we have been to the French Laundry. The service was perfect, there when you need it and not there when you don't. The food was exquisite and beautifully presented. The noise level was low and the room had high ceilings and was softly lit. It was awesome. Our wait person was Kyra and she was a perfect delight. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the cuisine and wines. She was awesome. This restaurant is a high recommend for foodies and/or a romantic celebration.
QuinceResponded on March 7, 2020
Thank you for dining with us at Quince! We're glad to hear that you felt so well taken care of and that you enjoyed the menu and ambiance of the restaurant. We look forward to having you join us again soon! Best, Quince Team
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RoseK
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute dream. Every detail on point. A very memorable dinning experience.
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BrendaZ
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall fantastic experience
QuinceResponded on March 7, 2020
We're glad to hear you had a great experience at Quince! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We hope to welcome you again! Best, Quince Team
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whole evening was excellent. Food, service n silverwares to wine glasses n cocktail glasses. Thank you for the special menu with my wife’s name which made a little more memorable. 3 ⭐️ However, black napkins can replace the white would for black clothes. Need grab bars in wash room for handicap people. I am. Lastly just a note to Mike. Betsy would like to have her Tupperware back. Its bern too long. 😊 🤙 Mahalo. Chris and Paul......Betsy
QuinceResponded on March 7, 2020
Thank you very much for dining at Quince! We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback regarding your experience. It was a pleasure to have you all in to celebrate Christine's birthday. Come and see us again soon. Best, Quince Team
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Bill
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very memorable meal for all of us.
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wail
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall1food2service2ambience1
Very disappointing, The service and food quality goes downhill compared with last year !!!!!!!!!
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Doctorj
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
An exquisite dining experience where every detail is carefully chosen for its flavor,color and artistic intent. A meal worth savoring and sharing with someone you love. Expensive but a bargain considering the labor, discipline and passion put in by Chef Tusk and his staff.
QuinceResponded on March 3, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful feedback after your recent dining experience with us at Quince! Please come and visit us again soon. Best, Quince Team
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AlexB
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Quince offered a beautiful tasting menu with expensive caviar, exceptionally cooked meats, thirst quenching and inspiring cocktails and delicious desserts. This place uses locally sourced ingredients but the flavors are French or northern Italian. The infusion is very well executed and quite similar to my experience at Atelier Crenn, but it lacked the essence of the Bay Area, and instead allowed you to escape to a different world. A French world? You should eat here if you can, but before you do, go to Commis to get a real Bay Area flavor profile from James Syhabout, and go to Benu to taste what chef Corey Lee is offering; both are inspiring and the flavors remind me of my childhood growing up in the Bay Area (not France).
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AnnF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ten delicious courses. Tried foods I normally would pass on and was so happy with the flavors.
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RAYMUNDOM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience was incredible, the service impeccable, the food is from another world to experience the mixture of flavors that explode on your palate and transport in a dream place, a thousand congratulations to the chef is magnificent
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Raymundo, Thank you for taking the time to share your compliments on your recent visit to Quince! It's truly great to hear that you had such a wonderful time. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to Quince soon. Best, Quince Team
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quince lives up to its reputation. Expensive? Yes. Worth the price? I have to say Yes, again. We went in the middle of the week, so not crowded. Service was wonderful. At first, I was concerned that there were too many different servers and wine masters attending to us. But each had a specialty, and a story to tell. Juan, in particular, provided insight to and history behind the cutlery and china. Robert paced us through and described each course expertly. And the food--well, there was nothing that was not perfect. Oysters in a cream and nettle sauce. White asparagus prepared two ways. Wagyu beef--both American and Japanese bred. Additional treats besides what is listed on the day's menu. By the time we arrived at the beautiful dessert trolly, I could hardly eat another thing. Definitely take your time. We were there for well over 4 hours, and enjoyed every minute.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been enjoying a few 3 star Michelin restaurants in the past, and we really enjoyed Quince. The service was remarkable, the food was consistently great throughout the tasting menu and the wine paring was very very well selected. I am not your typical desert lover, but I was blown away with those as well, and the praline cart at the end was an amazing finale! Thank you - you exceeded our expectations with leaps and bounds.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Thank you for dining at Quince! We appreciate your kind words and are happy to know that the experience exceeded your expectations! Please come and see us again. Best, Quince Team
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TimothyP
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have now been to 8 Michelin 3 star restaurants and the consensus of our group is that Quince is the best.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Hello Timothy, We are thrilled to hear that you would put us so high among a group of other wonderful restaurants! Thank you! We hope to welcome you back to Quince soon. Best, Quince Team
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EEEE
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service. Recommend for Birthday and Anniversary!
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback regarding your recent visit to Quince! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the menu and felt well taken care of. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Quince Team
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Eugd
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Hello Eugene, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent experience at Quince! We hope to see you again soon! Best, Quince Team
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JimN
London
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Too many sweets after main courses. Unfortunately I got sick later in the evening.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Hello Jim, Thank you for providing us your feedback. While it seems as though the experience was mostly enjoyable, we regret to hear that you found it to include too many sweets at the end and perhaps were not feeling well as a result of this. We hope that we can welcome you back to Quince in the future. Best, Quince Team
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TioPipox
Mexico City
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinario todo nunca había proba una carne como la de aqui, todos los platillos perfectamente balanceados los postres son una delicia comprendo porque tiene *** Michelin
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jbsnowball
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A special place and meal, wonderful staff! Maybe a few more options on the main course entree such as a seafood.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent experience at Quince! We are glad to know that you enjoyed your interactions with our team in addition to our menu. We certainly appreciate your thoughtful suggestion regarding a seafood option in the main course. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Quince Team
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MeredithN
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
In a word: Overrated. The service was a good but way over the top and made us feel uncomfortable due feeling like our every move and word was being monitored. The food was good but for the price? Nah. Out of 10 courses, we loved 2 or 3 of them and the rest were good but not worth the money and prestige imho.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Hello Meredith, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your recent visit to Quince. While it sounds as though you enjoyed some aspects of your experience, I am sorry to hear that some others fell short of your expectations. I have provided you with my contact information via private messenger should you wish to further discuss your experience. Best, Dan
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Legendary. From greetings upon arrival, to the chocolate to go when leaving. Extreme attention to detail. Exquisite flavors. Unique experience. A must-go
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Thank you for dining with us at Quince! It's great to hear that you found it to be a unique and memorable experience from start to finish. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best, Quince Team
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Manny
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
Total ripoff , For 2 ppl was charged 950 for tasting menu i really wasn’t impressed on. Never come back again.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Hello Manny, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to Quince. I am sorry to hear that you did not find value in the menu. I have shared your feedback with the rest of the management and culinary team as we value all of our guests concerns. I have provided you with my contact information via private message if you wish to further discuss your recent experience. Best, Dan
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KimN
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely evening. Fantastic meal. Outstanding service. So many deserts! Was so satisfied and happy!
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words regarding your recent visit to Quince! We're thrilled to hear you had a such a great experience! We hope to welcome you back soon. Best, Quince Team
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
super attentive staffs, wonderful atmosphere
QuinceResponded on February 6, 2020
Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! Please come and see us again! ~Quince Team
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Gr8eatz
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the dynamite staff to when you leave with a warm cup of hot chocolate waiting for you at the door for you walk outside, Quince just leaves you with the best culinary experience to remember for years to come.
QuinceResponded on February 6, 2020
Thank you for choosing to dine at Quince! Your kind words are much appreciated by the team. We look forward to your next visit. ~Quince Team
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PussKatS
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent restaurant with great service, however, very pricey. Buyer beware.
QuinceResponded on February 23, 2020
Thank you for providing us with your feedback from your recent visit to Quince! While we are happy to hear that your experience was positive, we are sorry to hear that you did not feel the value was in line with the cost. We hope to welcome you back to Quince in the future. Best, Quince Team
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JohnathanH
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dining experience of my life. We will be back!
QuinceResponded on February 6, 2020
Hello Johnathan, Thank you for joining us! We are glad to hear that your experience was an enjoyable one. We look forward to seeing you again. ~Quince Team
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FrankX
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and services. We were even invited to visit the kitchen, had one course there, and took picture with the chef. Great experience!
QuinceResponded on February 6, 2020
Hello Frank, Thank you for joining us and for your kind words! ~Quince Team
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful experience.
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356Nobbys
Sydney
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience4
Good food but not one of the best, well trained staff offering a well rehearsed service, but not genuine, way overpriced for the experience. There are as good restaurant around for a third of the cost.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from the beginning to the end
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MaclainW
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall2food3service5ambience2
Disappointing. After second course, there was a forty Minute wait for next course. After that the timing of service was spotty. Wine selections were spotty and main courses did not wow.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional in every aspect! Amazing experience! Worth every penny! ~Thank you, Chef Musk! Well deserved three-star Michelin!!!
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JayK
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday family dinner
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R2Oakland
San Francisco
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service are simply exquisite. They were incredibly accommodating. The courses are well paced but you should definitely plan on coming with an empty stomach. Most elegant restaurant in the bay area.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Michelin 3 star restaurant in the world
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ArkadyM
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Elaborate dining with prefix menu
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Quince is rated 4.7 stars by 2462 OpenTable diners.

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470 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

Cross street
Montgomery
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
We offer valet parking in front of the restaurant for $20 per vehicle.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Tusk
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.quincerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 775-8500
Catering
Quince Restaurant offers offsite catering for parties of 10-100. Please contact events@quincerestaurant.com to learn more.

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Quince

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Menu

Main

Freshly Dug Potato

Monterey Bay Abalone

Tsar Nicoulai Reserve Caviar

Squash Blossom

Tagliolini

Farm Egg

Tortelli

Acorn Ranch Cinta Senese Pork Duo Mode

Kashiwase Farm Peach

Bing Cherry

Mignardises

What 2,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Quince restaurant rated?

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