How is The Richmond restaurant rated?

Name: The Richmond
Address: 615 Balboa, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94118
Telephone: (415) 379-8988
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

The Richmond

4.5 (1278)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

615 Balboa, San Francisco, CA 94118

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Please contact us directly for larger party reservations (5+)

Message from John & Thu Ha:

"The Richmond" is a small family owned restaurant.

We offer two tasting menus: a 3-course menu for $50.00 and a 5-course menu for $79.00. Both menus come with optional wine pairings.

At "The Richmond" our goal is to put a premium on individual diners rather than volume. Each night we take a limited number of reservations. Our mission is to provide personalized food and service.

Please come and be part of our restaurant family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm last seating Closed Sunday & Monday
Phone number
(415) 379-8988
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Owyang

Location
615 Balboa, San Francisco, CA 94118
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Cross street
7th & 8th Avenues
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Crispy Pancetta, Onion, Fennel Brie & Potato Wrap
mixed green salad
Shrimp Fritters in Shrimp Bisque
carrot-cabbage salad & shrimp chip
Harvest Salad with a Pear Vinaigrette
poached pears, candied walnuts, blue cheese & seasonal grapes
Crab Cake & Shaved Squash Salad
pine nuts, parmesan, arugula & herb vinaigrette
Red Wine Braised Short Rib & Maine Diver Scallop
creamy polenta

Three-Course Entree

Choose a Three-Course Entree

Seared New York Steak
with potato hash & Swiss chard
Braised Duck & Fettuccine
mushroom port wine sauce & baby spinach
Spice Rubbed Chicken Confit
chicken sausage risotto
Pan Seared Salmon
corn custard, French beans & corn sauce
Bone-In Roast Pork with Mashed Potatoes
seasonal vegetables

Three-Course Dessert

Choose a Three-Course Dessert

Warm Chocolate & Peanut Butter Torte
vanilla ice cream
Apple Tart
cinnomon vanilla ice cream
Mom's Cheesecake
lemon curd & berry compote
Coffee Semifreddo
coffee ice cream, coffee granite & almond brittle

What 1,278 people are saying

The Richmond reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
1.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,278 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Thailand1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food are good, except we took 3 hours to finish the dinner, but it's a French dinner we understand
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JonB VIP
San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service, fantastic neighborhood gem. Chef’s one-man vision of what he wants his restaurant to be and the results always lead to a fun and delicious night.
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jrlaw VIP
San Francisco Bay Area89 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't let the description of a'tasting menu' discourage There's plenty to eat@a reasonable price. Great date spot
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JD11
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! Food was great with personalized service, great pairings + great value. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was very good and attentive. We had good time
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MarinaN
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
John, owner and chef, is extremely friendly, treats you as a dear friend, goes extra mile (and extra hour ) to make your visit exceptional. He is big on good vines and excellent food. Everything was really very good, but the apple and goat cheese tart was out of this world. It is a pity, I cannot stop just for the tart and a cup of coffee...
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KatN
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I really enjoyed my experience at The Richmond. Would have never known it was there if I didn't discover it on Yelp first. Chef John and his niece Thanh are so hospitable and friendly. The restaurant is cozy and intimate, with partitions separating each table so each party has plenty of privacy. The food is incredible and portions are generous! it is clear Chef John puts a lot of thought into each course. Loved the duck and the apple and goat cheese tart.
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MimiCristien VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Chef, Johh, greeted us at the door and showed us to our table. The way The Richmond operate is quite unique: Chef John was not only the Chef but he also is your server. He took some time to chat with us, pour our wine and explained each dish. The ambiance: small and cozy, very few table, such a great idea to use a big long red curtain to separate our dining area right by the door. It gave privacy but also didn't feel box in. The staff: this is for other staff and not the Chef, one of the staff brought out our appetizer and just walked away. Although the presentation was quite beautiful, we didn't know what exactly in it. Chef John came out and we told him, he apologized and explained the ingredients and how the way it was cooked. He then personally brought out each dish after that for us. The staff was also talking loudly in Vietnamese that we could hear their conversations (we are Vietnamese) in the kitchen. But they quieted down when more people came into the restaurant. This was the only thing we didn't enjoy that night. The food: outstanding and in unique flavor. We chose the Three Course Tasting Menu -Shrimp Fritters in Shrimp Bisque served with carrot-cabbage salad & shrimp chip -Red Wine Braised Short Rib & Maine Diver Scallop with creamy polenta - Braised Duck & Fettuccine in mushroom port wine sauce & baby spinach -Seared New York Steak with potato hash & Swiss chard -Apple Tart: cinnamon vanilla ice cream -Coffee Semifreddo: coffee ice cream, coffee granite & almond brittle
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tkmphoenix VIP
San Francisco Bay Area58 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sensational experience. Gracious personal service from the chef himself. Small place seating only 24, I think. Each table has its own private space. Limited menu, but creative choices. They offer only tasting menus, a three course ($50) and a five course, each with a wine option for I think $40 additional, but worth it. I never order pork chops or roast in a restaurant because they tend to be dry, but I ordered the pork roast and it was so flavorful and delectably tender -- more like a prime rib than a pork roast. Prices may be somewhat high on the face of it, but more than worth it for the quality of the food and the experience. Highly recommended. Street parking.
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JJcale
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 15, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good,how many places do you go now days where the chef and owner is also your waiter?! John is a character and definitely wants you to relax and take it easy....if you are in a hurry this is not the place.
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615 Balboa, San Francisco, CA 94118

Additional information

Cross street
7th & 8th Avenues
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm last seating Closed Sunday & Monday
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Owyang
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Phone number
(415) 379-8988

The Richmond

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Three Course Appetizers

Crispy Pancetta, Onion, Fennel Brie & Potato Wrap

Shrimp Fritters in Shrimp Bisque

Harvest Salad with a Pear Vinaigrette

Crab Cake & Shaved Squash Salad

Red Wine Braised Short Rib & Maine Diver Scallop

Three-Course Entree

Seared New York Steak

Braised Duck & Fettuccine

Spice Rubbed Chicken Confit

Pan Seared Salmon

Bone-In Roast Pork with Mashed Potatoes

Three-Course Dessert

Warm Chocolate & Peanut Butter Torte

Apple Tart

Mom's Cheesecake

Coffee Semifreddo

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Richmond restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information