International Smoke San Francisco

Name: International Smoke San Francisco
Address: 301 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94105
Telephone: (415) 660-2656
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2696 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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International Smoke San Francisco is the wildly popular collaboration between award-winning Chef Michael Mina and renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x NY Times best-selling cookbook author, philanthropist, television host and producer, and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. Inspired by Curry and Mina’s shared love of global travels and international cooking techniques, International Smoke ignites a new spark of flavor and creativity focused on woodfired steaks, seafood, ribs, and vegetarian entrees to create flavorful dishes that are craveable worldwide.
Celebrating food as the heart of the community, International Smoke recognizes that fire is the start of all cooking and every country shares this culinary spark. At the center of the dining experience, the bar offers a community-driven atmosphere – creating a social space where guests can connect with friends over delicious food and drinks for a night to remember.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Steak, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 660-2656
Website
https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/international-smoke/san-francisco/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
International Smoke is available for catering requests. Please contact our event's department at 415.730.4591. or events-sf@internationalsmoke.com
Private party facilities
International Smoke San Francisco offers semi-private dining for up to 120 guests for a seated event and up to 200 guests for a standing reception or the restaurant can be bought out in its entirety and host up to 300 guests.
Private party contact
Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591

Location
301 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
Between Fremont and Beale
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
BART: Embarcadero <br />MUNI: F: Market St & Main <br />Bus: Beale St. at Mission St
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Traditional A la Carte Menu with Featured Specials

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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BrianB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. Wanted a place that would be reasonably fast and reasonably close to Chase Center for a basketball game, and of course excellent for clients. Int'l Smoke did not disappoint. The food was served very quickly, the staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and the food was delicious. We over-ordered because it was such an appealing menu. Everything was great. Will definitely return...especially when I have more time to fully enjoy the experience.
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BWil
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience4
The American style ribs need a new sauce, was not good. The other ribs were tasty. We were also charged an additional bottle of wine more than we ordered. Make sure to double check your bill before paying. The oxtail was delicious and the chicken was definitely small and a little on the dry side. We loved the Brussel sprouts, corn bread, and the lobster mac and cheese.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for my boyfriend’s birthday and had a very pleasant experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We were there for NYE. The service was wonderful and the fixed menu was delicious, until dessert arrived. Not even sure what the desserts were supposed to be. There was a blob of brown stuff that looked like dog food and tasted terrible. The other blob was white and might have been cheese cake, but also was not a good taste. These sort of ruined the experience of all the other great stuff. Like running a race and almost winning, but then sitting down right before crossing the finish line!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a pre-fixed menu for an early New Years Eve dinner. Because of bad weather, and transportation issues, they were very accommodating to seat us when we arrived about 45 minutes earlier than our reservation time. We love this restaurant, and particularly the larger open room we were seated in. Our waiter was very nice and so attentive even on such a hectic night. The food was amazing… flavors incredible. Only “problem” was that Ayisha’s corn muffins weren’t being served that night lol. We had such a fabulous time, and can’t wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
Very attentive service from all the wait staff.
T
Taiana
Orange County
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New York steak was amazing! Best I’ve ever had. And s’mores dessert. So yummy! I need to come back to SF or please open one in OC!
M
Mtsusa
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Keep up the good work
TH
TomH
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
The filet mignon was overcooked and tough on the outside. Otherwise, the food and service was good.
BJ
BarbaraJ
San Francisco
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favorite place for delectable barbecue choices from around the world. There are also seafood options for those who eschew meat. Our server was super friendly and efficient. We had fish and the preparation was absolutely perfect. The prices are a bit high but the quality merits them. It’s a great place to hang out for drinks as well as for the tasty food.
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Deezdays
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
We were there as our girls are here for the Holidays and we wanted to make it a special evening! We really wanted to like the restaurant, being huge WARRIORS fans:) The place is big and cold and noisy! We were seated in the portion with very high ceilings and hardly any sound insulation. And we had to have our jackets on as it was cold😐 The cocktails were good but food was overpriced and mediocre!
TD
TerryD
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We started off with the hamachi and the flavors exploded deliciousness. It stayed as tasty with everything thereafter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the best birthday celebration dinner, culinary and service experience here!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Family in town
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Swede
Central Coast
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious ribs! Clara gave us excellent service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I thought everything was great, but I was shocked that the prix fixe menu split one cornbread and gave you a tiny teacup of soup and one salad to share for $75 per person. It wasn’t really a prix fixe menu but more like an appetizer sampler. Ruth’s Cris doesn’t do that with their prix fixe menu. In fact, I’ve never ordered a prix fixe menu that has ever done that! However, I’ll return to order from their regular menu in the future, because the food tasted good.
G
Gnels
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us ate here last week before a show. What a great experience! The food was creative and excellent! Alfredo, our server, did a great job outlining the menu and helping us pick our dishes. Raj was the sommelier and was very generous with his time and knowledge, even though we had actually brought a bottle of our own. And finally, Superisio was super attentive on keeping the water glasses filled and the table organized. Even the cocktails were generous in their pours. It was just an awesome experience and definitely stood out compared to so many restaurants!
JD
JohnD
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Started out with a nice cocktail but the food was very underwhelming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
Good Food , but service felt “none present “
M
Mlo531
San Francisco
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
I have been here pre pandemic and had a good experience. Unfortunately this experience was completely different and the rest of our party had never been here. Our food order had to corrected several times but at the same time the food runners kept trying to give us other tables food! Our appetizers came almost same time as our meal. Our server (who was new) didn’t get part of our order right. It was quite noisy in the larger room so maybe that’s partly why but I wish she had verified the order. (It was not just one item). My friends were unimpressed and we likely will not return. Note don’t order the mezcal drink. Server recommended and it was a weird smoky flavor
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
The small plates and cocktails where good. However, the main course (ribs) was disappointing. The meat was undercooked and was very difficult to eat even using a steak knife didn’t help. The service was also lacking as we waited for the main course about 30 mins after the small plates where eaten. The server also was hard to find and finally, they missed one of our orders which was the lobster mac and cheese and we ultimately just ended up cancelling it as we didn’t want to wait any longer. Unfortunately, this is going to be our first and last at this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
Ribs were dry, chicken was poorly seasoned, but service was good
CV
ChristopherV
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience1
Building is under construction where restaurant is located. The building is sinking. So you can’t find the entrance to the restaurant and you can’t see out the windows. The food is expensive and very stingy on portion sizes. Doesn’t really matter I guess because the food is very bland and you will not want to finish it. Curry’s should stick to basketball. His restaurant belongs on the practice squad.
RR
RoRoa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
The positives: beautiful restaurant, clean bathrooms, great service and the food is tasty. The negative: stay away from the SF Restaurant Week pre fix menu. $75 for 7 course meal looks like a good deal on paper but the portions are TINY! The pork belly buns is bit sized and each person only gets 1 bun. 7 leaves of lettuce for the truffle Caesar salad for 3 people. Suggestion: order from the main menu. It’ll save you money and won’t leave you hungry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
service was slow - think you were short staffed. affected flow of food otherwise ok
J
Jonim
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my brother for his birthday during Restaurant Week. They had a special menu with many of their most popular choices it was perfection.Wears going back for sure.Our knowledgeable and fun waiter was the icing on the cake
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall1food3service3ambience5
The restaurant changed my reservation from 7pm to 6:30pm…. and they did it at 6:29pm. I got an gmail alerting me to this update and it cause confusion when I got to the restaurant…
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
16th Birthday
M
Mercedes
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience5
My waiter was really rude. Seems like he got upset because I asked for a new plate since my was visibly dirty. Gave us our drinks but didn't check in with us the rest of the night. We waiting a really long time for the check, he walked by me, made eye contact, then looked away and walked right past us. So I was really upset I got bad service especially since the bill was almost $300 for the restaurant week special. I was blindsided by the extremely poor service and was not expecting that at all. The other servers were polite, the food was alright, but I expect the ribs to be more smoky considering the name of the restaurant. I've been to Chef Mina's other restaurants, and really enjoyed the food. So, I was expecting it to be good, but it was ok at best. 🥴
MM
MoniqueM
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed the dining experience and the service as well as wine and food. However I did not like the parking situation, I’d prefer valet or closer parking garage.
SD
SarahD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
I’ve been wanting to try International Smoke for a while now and it didn’t disappoint! We took our friends here for a birthday this week - The staff were very welcoming, attentive and their attention to detail was great. The tomahawk was a little underdone in parts for med/rare and they were very quick to sweep it off to the kitchen to bring the temp up. Our waiter, Joe, was great with recommendations too! They were also playing the Warriors game 😊 They comped a dessert for the birthday girl and there was a handwritten birthday card on the table upon our arrival! Our four person meal with a bottle of wine, cocktails, a few apps and two entrees (one being the tomahawk at $195), the dinner came to just over $600 with 20% gratuity.
RR
RachaelR
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience5
The food and drink is expensive so we expected a high value meal. We were dissapointed. It was awful. Wouldn't recommend here at all. Server was attentive when there though I did ask for the drinks menu midway and he gave it to me but then never returned to ask what we'd like. At the point we'd waited over an hour for food that was horrible on arrival so we cut our losses. Got the bill and left.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
Service was absolutely terrible. Took over 20 minutes for our server to stop by. Didn’t greet us or ask how we were or if we needed anything. Had to flag down another server for menus. Service seemed annoyed we were there and had no knowledge of the menu beyond the description listed on the menu. “How’s the flavor of the Korean BBQ rips?” Answer from server: it’s a Korean bbq flavor. Ok then. The food was decent. Bao buns were fire, but food quality overshadowed by the poor service. Took an hour and half to get entrees and not even that crowded. For $50 entree and $20 cocktails you should expect better service than what we got. I’d give this a big avoid given much better options in the city. This place stays open bc ownership is famous and wants it as a place to be seen.
JS
JS56
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Waiter (Chris) was patient, helpful & personable. Those are strong & much needed attributes to have in order to sustain & maintain a reputation for high standards & a quality client/customer experience in a competitive environment.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Over priced especially the burrita. 21$ for dollops of cheese. I’ve never ordered a burrata and not gotten the whole ball of cheese.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. It was really apparent there is a team mindset to delivering a wonderful dining experience. From the host/hostess, to the server, bartender, kitchen team, to the team members that bring out the food as soon as it’s plated - everyone was working in concert. Congratulations to Ayesha and her management team for delivering a wonderful experience to the everyday diner. You’ve figured out the winning combination in a time where most establishments are contending with staffing and supply shortages in a way that’s barely noticeable to your patrons. I highly recommend, have recommended to friends and will return when back in San Francisco.
j
jeffw
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I Had the Salmon with a side of pork belly rice my wife had the burger with the fries. Plus we had the lobster mac and cheese and cornbread. It was all very good with excellent service. We went for our 32nd wedding anniversary. The server gave my wife a nice card and made us a special dessert. Very enjoyable time at International Smoke.
YM
YourMom
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food2service5ambience3
Tasting Menu was very confusing no cohesive theme. Wine program was nice tho! Will give them a second try once they decide on a direction for the tasting menu.
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wendo
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food and ambiance, would recommend and return back soon for hh hopefully
A
Angela
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience2
Seated in very dimly lit booth. I had the curry soup; which was quite watered down/thin/diluted; one pea and tiny tofu cube were the only solid pieces in my half cup. I requested no onions and garlic, minimal oil, for my branzino and greens entrée. It was not followed through. I had to flag my server and show him. He had it redone accordingly. :-/

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You can order delivery directly from International Smoke San Francisco using the Order Online button. International Smoke San Francisco also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. International Smoke San Francisco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 660-2656.

International Smoke San Francisco is rated 4.3 stars by 2696 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.