South Park Cafe - Permanently Closed

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   eastbaydiner

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on September 22, 2017

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   great place for a nice and cozy french bistro - type dinner. consistently good.

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   SFNVB

   San Francisco

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on September 21, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   after 30 years the chef owner is retiring. It was a good run. Thank you chef.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 20, 2017

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   This was a special anniversary dinner for my girlfriend Kaleigh and I. Great food and wine, unfortunately the place is closing so this was our last dinner there. Really busy and loud that night ... We'll miss it.

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   KathyL

   Sacramento

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on September 16, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous! Wish I could go back. Unfortunately, South Park Cafe is closing for good Sept 22 17

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   RicksonTF

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 14, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful food & service. Will return again & again.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 8, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always amazing food and a great time. My daughter and husband ordered the lamb, again, they love it. This is a place where you will find local residents. When the cook goes on vacation, the place closes. I usually order fish, so far so good..well very good! It is a great hide-away. The service has always been exceptional, and the waitress is very friendly.

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   Libbysurfs

   Portland

   35 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on September 2, 2017

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   I felt so bad for the wait staff and patrons, the restaurant was really stuffy and hot due to the weather. The food was very good but it was so hot in there that it was hard to eat more than a few bites. The table next to us were so excited when the wine bottle was taken away and they could submerse their hands in the icey cold water that was left in the wine cooler. We wished we'd ordered a bottle of wine too! Lol

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 23, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We met old friends for an early weekday dinner after a Giants' day game. We hadn't eaten there in at least ten years, but the food and service was just as good if not better than we remembered. The menu had interesting choices, good sized portions and seasonal ingredients that were well prepared. The service was attentive, but our server left us alone so that we could interact without being interrupted. The noise level was quiet enough for 4 old friends to actually have a conversation. A welcome change from most casual dining experiences in SF these days.

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   GilThelander1991

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on August 22, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Just Excellent. Would suggest this restaurant to anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meal with a wonderful ambiance.

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    Hilary

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Food was mixed, some quite good, some just ok. Extraordinary berry dessert in zaballione cream, though.

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    JAMESR

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    My rack of lamb had a salty pesto-like sauce beneath which was an interesting, inventive touch. Lovely dinner with my mom. This place is the definition of neighborhood gem.

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    Kayparty

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    local community

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    DempseyNewport

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have enjoyed South Park Cafe for decades...our latest meal reminded us why this is our absolute favorite French Bistro in SF. The prix fixe is always the way to go, we started with the Cod Cakes and Beef Tongue both being delightful. We followed with the Lamb and Sea Char which were superb. Our desserts were the Profiteroles and the house Sorbet, Melon. Every meal at South Park is well thought out, perfectly prepared and with the friendly wait staff serving so we are always feeling well cared for. Merci South Park!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner. Great bistro style restaurant. Chatting host/owner

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We arrived an hour late because I misread reservation time. They sat us anyway and we had a wonderful meal. This is one of those neighborhood places you'd go back to because of the good food, great cocktails and wine, great relaxed atmosphere.

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    DG54

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Always excellent food and wonderful staff.

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    anne123

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Wonderful food. Need a full bar and cocktail menu.

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    Verdon

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I always have a wonderful dining experience at South Park.

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    jackc

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very pleasant dining experience for our group. Pleasant server and good food choices.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    I never leave bad reviews, but the sea bass was overcooked and bland, the server came across as passive aggressive and steered us wrong, and it was too noisy to have a good conversation. The pig salad was excellent though.

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    TANMIAM

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delightful return to South Park Cafe after several years of absence. Wonderful ambiance, great French comfort food and impeccable not-in-your-face and very knowledgeable service. We enjoyed a leisurely delicious meal on a Friday evening that was a kick-off to a fabulous weekend! Glad to know good, affordable French food is still around in SF!!

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    steve

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've never had anything less than a wonderful meal at this restaurant. The service is friendly without being overbearing. The au gratin potatoes are without peer. The fish is perfectly prepared. Take your choice of first courses and you can't go wrong. It feels like a bistro in France. South Park is a refuge in the developing South of Market area, and will charm the pants off of anyone. The value of the food is spectacular. Two people can dine exquisitely with wine or drinks for well under $150 including tip. The wait staff earns its tips with seamless, superb service. This is one of the gems of the City. i highly recommend it.

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    DavidC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Wonder food. Complex ingredient in sauces. Overall a great experience. Will definitely return.

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    jevb

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was offered a gift certificate and hadn't been to SPC for many, many years. Invited a friend to celebrate his birthday and we both very much enjoyed the experience. Perfect service, delicious food. Would definitely recommend. This is the kind of neighborhood restaurant that makes SF what it is (and hopefully) remains!

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    Kish

    San Joaquin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    All food ordered exceeded expectations in terms of flavor, taste. Worth the $ spent. Will definitely go again!

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    Nemo

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I returned here after having been away for several years and found its food better than ever. A consistently interesting French bistro menu, quiet space, and attentive service. I will definitely be back often.

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    Kayparty

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    everybody nice, feeling home or your private dinning room

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    wfsf16

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2017

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Pleasant neighbourhood restaurant serving well executed French classics.

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    JamieT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food. This is my second time here and I chose to go on my anniversary and my birthday!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I dine at South Park Cafe at least twice a year. I can't say I've tried everything because my favorite Pork Salad and Rack of Lamb almost always end up on my plate. But my companions say bisteak frites and beef en daube are great and fish consumed here is also top shelf. Service is professional but not obsequious and cocktails are good. I like the wine list and love that I can order Calvados here. A true French Bistro with fair prices and class A food and service. Enjoy

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    JustTheFacts

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I have been here twice, and I'm sure it will get added to the "rotation" of our favorite SF restaurants. It is small and quiet and the food and service are both very good. I ordered the same thing both times. The "Pig" Salad and a steak. The Pig Salad is a frisee with apples, a seriously mustardy dressing, and crispy pork confit. Oh, yes, it is delicious. Healthy? Probably not. But I will agree to Cottage Cheese and Rice Cakes on Tuesday if I can have a Pig Salad today. There are healthy options on the menu, too. Or so I am told. The prices are also very reasonable.

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    luvsushi

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Consistently good menu and food. Friendly, helpful staff in a comfortable setting. One of the most reliable restaurants in the city

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    EC2travelers

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our "go-to" restaurant for any get together with friends in SF. Not only is the location perfect for connecting with visitors who are staying in the union square/Moscone area since it's an easy BART connect for us and a casual walk for them, but also we're guaranteed a chance to converse in normal conversational levels--nearly unheard of inSF restaurants. We love the food, the service, the accommodations (hearing loss and food allergies), the nice selection of French and local wines, the optional fixed price menu, the yummy desserts and the delightful South Park neighborhood, where parking can be found! There was a nice variety of vegetarian appetizers, but the only downside is vegetarians may be disappointed in the entre selection. My friend's dinner (only one choice) was neither colorful nor creative, I thought. She didn't complain, so I suspect the flavors were pleasing. As a final note, I managed to screw up my reservation time and they graciously accommodated my mistake. We'll be back!

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    ParisG

    Tahoe

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service, Prix option is a great value. Food quality was great. We were early (530pm) for a business meal so the crowds had not picked up yet. Will definitely be back.

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    GretchenLG

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've been to south park a few times and will continue to have dinner after the theater here.

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    Murf

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Our meal was superb! The pork belly was the best we've had in years. It was flavorful yet very lean, no visible fat. The pan seared halibut was cooked to perfection with a wonderful medley of asparagus, peas and fava beans. The only downside was the sound volume. It was so loud, it was hard to converse.

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    MikeV

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great restaurant, great food and great, long-serving staff. We don't go out often, but South Park is always a sure bet for a wonderful evening with friends.

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    Lenny

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Always reliably good

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our favorite restaurant for many years. A short walk from SFMOMA and Yerba Buena.

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    BC3Lady

    Denver

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to South Park for my birthday. I love French food and this restaurant didn't disappoint. It was excellent: the food, the service, the ambience. Loved the pre fixe menu. Everything was very enjoyable.

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