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Trace, San Francisco, CA

Trace

4.1
4.1
957 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Savor farm-to-table American fare inside of the W San Francisco at TRACE. Enjoy thoughtful dishes made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 817-7836
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Taylor- Cole
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Howard Street
  • Parking details
    $15 validated parking @ W Hotel, Howard Street entrance.
  • Public transit
    Two blocks from Montgomery Muni and Bart Station.
  • Entertainment
    Resident DJ's spinning Friday and Saturday nights at Living Room Bar on our first level.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 957 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 1.3Value

NoiseModerate

957 Reviews
  1. JeffG

    West Palm Beach

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! We hope to visit there again! Our server was a little slow at times but very apologetic. She had many tables but did a good job.

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  2. BusinessLady

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had business meals two mornings in a row and had fantastic food and service on both occasions. I would highly recommend this to everyone and will be back when I am in the area again.
    TraceResponded on June 8, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for such kind words! We appreciate you choosing to spend your mornings with us, and welcome you back anytime. :) Cheers! -Clayton (B&F Manager - W SF)

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    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food try the steak and eggs , also the tables are really pretty with these flowers that have a nice aroma

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  4. Mich

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding. He could work at Michelin restaurant he was that good!
    TraceResponded on June 8, 2024
    Hello, Wow! Now THAT is the level of service we strive to provide our guests. Thank you so much for the kind words - I will make sure to pass this along to Alvin, as well as the rest of the team! - Clayton (B&F Manager)

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Restricted choice but nice meal, larger portions than expected, excellent service

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  6. Andy

    Tahoe

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had great servers, delicious fresh food, and wine. Everyone is so accommodating and welcoming. Lunch was lovely thank you!

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  7. Amber

    Chicago

    349 reviews

    5.0

    349 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty breakfast. The chocolate raspberries croissant was very expensive at $13 but enormous and definitely worth it. I love the avocado toast too and service was top notch.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great boho place to eat. Was there on a Sunday evening, which was not an ideal time as the surrounding area was full of homeless people on the San Francisco streets. Saw some couples and young families dining as well. The vibe is very chill and informal. I was alone but did not get bored or feel awkward for a second. Overall nice experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place and location. Service and food was top notch.

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  10. KathyC

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It took a very long time for our server to show up at our table. Otherwise all was good.

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FAQs

Trace is rated 4.1 stars by 957 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Trace

181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Howard Street
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    $15 validated parking @ W Hotel, Howard Street entrance.
  • Public transit
    Two blocks from Montgomery Muni and Bart Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Taylor- Cole
  • Entertainment
    Resident DJ's spinning Friday and Saturday nights at Living Room Bar on our first level.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 817-7836
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