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2223 Restaurant - CLOSED
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
2223 Market St(between Sanchez St & 16th St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood: Castro
(415) 431-0692
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
688 reviews for 2223 Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"The Sour Cherry Bread Pudding is so delicious." In 37 reviews -
"My studio assistant enjoyed her lamb spring rolls." In 20 reviews -
"homemade chorizo and pepper jack scramble: Chorizo." In 18 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
687 reviews in English
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Review from David P.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 1/1/2012
It is with great regret to write this update now that 2223 is closing for good. Friday was my last meal I was lucky enough to share with friends. From start to finish we were treated like royalty.
To the owners and staff of 2223,thank you for many great meals and memories and best wishes wherever life takes you and to the new owners of 2223, best of luck.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/5/2011
Yesterday I had a surprise vist from my good friend Juli and she wanted to go to dinner at 2223,… Read more »
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Review from Heather R.
San Francisco, CA
1/2/2012
Overrated. We tried! We tried to give this place a shot since we'd heard such good things.
The first time we went for brunch. The food was meh to okay, but definitely not worth the price. We also had a cosmopolitan that tasted like cleaning detergent. It was bad and we really should have sent it back, but we're not used to having to do that. The service was okay that time. Wouldn't say spectacular, but it's a busy place, not going to get waited on hand and foot (whatever these other reviews might imply).
We decided to give them a second shot. Went back for dinner. The food was actually good this time! Pork chop and mac 'n cheese with an very interesting and tasty appetizer that was some type of asian rolls. But the service was bad this time, really really bad...They seated us somewhat promptly and that was the good part. Ordering didn't take tooo long. The food took a very long time. We were told there were problems with the kitchen. Not great, but forgivable.
What was not forgivable was the twenty minutes it took to get the check *after* the table was cleared. We were expecting someone to come back and offer the dessert menu so that we could ask for the check. Took twenty minutes to flag someone to get the check (we know this because we had looked up the next bus leaving from there which was in twenty minutes). When we got the check we noticed that they had charged us twice for each of our drinks. Waited ten minutes for a waiter to come back so we could correct the check and pay, but alas no waiters, then went to the host at the front to get it corrected. They apologized about the check, but did not offer anything which we usually do not expect, but this was spectacularly bad. Eventually we paid and got out of there. Overpriced, overhyped. Okay food, bad service. -
Review from Rachel E.
San Francisco, CA
12/19/2011
AMAZING dinner last night with a friend at 2223. We didn't have a reservation but luckily it wasn't packed so we were seated right away. We started with the triple mac n cheese to share which was SO good. I'm biased, because I love mac n cheese with an unhealthy passion, but it was especially delicious.
Then I had the grilled flat iron steak, with potato and leek gratin and asparagus. I requested the steak medium rare, it was a little on the rare side, so if you're in between I'd recommend going up a level, but really flavorful and juicy.
I had a glass of the pinot noir, my friend had the zinfandel, both were really good. They don't have a lot of wines by the glass (although the bottle list is quite extensive) so that was the only slight disappointment.
Service was very friendly and attentive.
This is not an everyday restaurant, it's definitely on the pricey side, but the food is really something! So sad to hear they won't be there much longer :-( -
Review from Stephanie F.
San Francisco, CA
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Get it while it's hot! 2223 will soon be closing due to a new lease or something of the sort!
This place is great, so go there now while you still can! -
Review from Erica S.
11/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had dinner with friends here. We skipped appetizers and just ordered entrees. I ordered the regular portion of Spanish Paella. I was excited to eat it until my plate arrived. It was not in a paella dish and it was filled with soup! Instead of paella, it was more like a jambalaya so I was disappointed. Not what they advertised so don't be fooled! I didn't complain since it was edible and it tasted good that I even ate the whole plate. Probably because I was hungry too.
Service was so-so. Not too attentive. Don't think I'll be making a special trip here. -
Review from Lorri A.
Carlsbad, CA
10/26/2011
OMG - OMG:
Hurry up and get here, before it changes menu!!!
We had dinner a few weeks ago and chose it because it is a few blocks from an event we attended, and YELP reviews gave it pretty decent stars/feedback. So glad we found it-- IT ROCKED!
The cocktail menu is killer. Inventive but not too over the top. Great blends/drinks to start with. The food menu has a lot of choics and a few dishes offered two sizes: the appetizer/side dish size, and a main course. This is really nice when you want to try a few different items and share.
The menu is very seasonal and varied; we had mussels, and a flatbread appetizer, and a grilled artichoke which was to die for ~
Service was very attentive ~
When we were getting ready to leave the waiter said something about the place will close down a few weeks late Dec/early jan and a new menu is coming in (new owners?!?!) Whaaaaat? I just found you!
Man I hope it stays the same or better. Till then, GO see them! -
Review from Monica S.
11/23/2011
In my Duboce Triangle days, we rolled down here for brunch on the regular.
There are lots of great items on the menu, but let me steer you towards my favorites:
Savory Bread Pudding: creamy, cheesy goodness with earthy mushrooms, salty prosciutto, and fresh peppery arugula. There's some basil sauce swirled all around it. I mean, damn.
Cinnamon roll: a warm, moist pastry, topped with sticky cinnimonny caramel and nuts. It's phenomenal.
Goat cheese salad: fresh and delicious, effective at fooling yourself into thinking you're eating a "healthy" and "balanced" meal. -
Review from Cecilia B.
San Francisco, CA
10/25/2011
I want to start out by saying the food here is always delicious. The pork chop/loin (depending on the seasonal menu) is excellent and my husband lives for the chicken.
However, there is a serious problem with the service.
Most recently, our dinner took 2+ hours. It took 40 minutes for the waiter to take our order. We had drunk most of our bottle of wine before dinner even showed up! Later, we ordered dessert, but after waiting for 20 minutes, we canceled the order and asked for our check. Then, the waiter proceeded to misplace our credit card and even told us that we never gave it to him. Granted, management acknowledged this horrible service... but still, why did this even happen?!
Then there was our post-wedding brunch. After ordering coffee, it took the waiter 20 minutes to bring spoons, sugar, and cream!
I know there is new management, so hopefully, the service side will be figured out soon. We love this place and would hate to see it go! -
Review from D Marie M.
Oakland, CA
11/1/2011
"Let's go back there".....Hell yes!
I read the reviews regarding the service apparently the owner did to because the service from all staff was excellent; attentive and pleasant.
It was a busy nite and I didn't feel rushed or ignored.
On to the Food!!!!
Appetizer MMM. I could have eaten a 1/2 dozen of the artichokes. Dinner Ahh...the chicken salad was different-more like a salad with chicken, but good. Tried the meatloaf-very flavorful without being overly seasoned. Veggi's were fresh and not over cooked.
And lastest and bestest...The bread-pudding- DAM'!!!! It was hella good!!!
I only wish it had a special whip cream rather than ice cream.
I know I know if you read my reviews you know I'm weak for good bread pudding....
Can't wait to try next seasons menu
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Review from Liza T.
San Francisco, CA
12/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I picked this restaurant because of the GREAT Yelp's reviews. 2223 Restaurant definitely is a WINNER.
This place was amazing and so fun. Great atmosphere, ambiance, and everyone were enjoying themselves. The services were great. The wait staff was helpful and attentive. Our waitress was so friendly and sweet.
We came here on a Tuesday's night. Luckily they had the special $12 menu especially for Tuesday: $12 for entrees and $6 for appetizers. The cocktails selections were not extensive as other restaurants but the drinks were pretty good.
We first started off with two salads. Iceberg lettuce with blue cheese dressing salad and Arugula & Fruits Salad. Both salads were so good. Everything was so fresh. Very refreshing.
For our dinner, we ordered Grilled Salmon with roasted potatoes and Roasted Chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and fried onion rings. OMG, both dishes were amazing, great presentation and taste. The salmon cooked perfectly and flavorful. I think the sauce was little bit salty to me but it was still delicious. The chicken was so tender and juicy. The sides were perfect too.
Before the dinner, I told myself that I have to try the sour cherry bread pudding but too bad no room :-(
Hopefully I can make another trip to try it before they close at the end of December. -
Review from Joe N.
10/26/2011
I ordered the Flat Iron Skirt Steak here and I have to say it was pretty darn good. The meat was cooked exactly to order, no having to adjust our preferences for the cook's definition of medium well. I would recommend changing the fries to the garlic mashed potatoes though.
The service doesn't really add up to what I was expecting when I entered this place though. It has a nice decor, so I was expecting above average service, but the service turned out to be only ok. Maybe it was just our waiter, because the person that brought us our drinks was very friendly and had a few small conversations with us.
This is definitely a good date night place to take someone, if that's what you're looking for.
So I'm giving this place 4 stars in the hopes that we just caught our waiter on a bad day. -
Review from Brownie S.
San Ramon, CA
10/23/2011
For dinner, the ambience was nice. The restaurant has a pleasant amber glow and featured quirky, original artwork on the walls.
I liked the butternut squash ravioli -- sometimes, a ravioli dish will have so many ingredients that you forget what the star of the show is. This ravioli was simple and you could really taste the squash. It was sweet, but not too sweet. The sage and mushrooms added nice flavor. I would order this again.
Tip: The drink menu was interesting. Try the Bourbon Street cocktail. -
Review from Kevin D.
San Francisco, CA
9/2/2011
For the Castro this is really one of the top restaurants. If you want to have consistently great and delicious food come here. If you like comfort, home cooked style food that you could never cook at home come here.
One of my favorites is the herb roasted fulton chicken, with mash potatoes and onion rings all stacked enticingly and generously in a vertical fashion. Its rare that I don't eat everything on my plate. Also the Classic Yankee Pot Roast is quite substantial, tender and delicious. But try anything on the menu. You can't go wrong. Martini's a great and they have a fantastic bar to hang out and socialize if you just ant to have drinks. It is kind of loud though so make sure you are sitting next to who you want to talk to. -
Review from Flo W.
Sunnyvale, CA
9/10/2011
I have walked or driven by 2223 Restaurant many times but did not respond at all because of the wood shingle facade. Well, not to judge a book by its cover like I did I finally went to 2223 on Wednesday, September 7th, because a dear friend and fantastic artist, Kathy Fujii-Oka was showing her amazing chakra paintings there. The surprise on Wednesday that there was a parking space almost smack dab in front of the restaurant. I like having a good relationship with the parking genie.
Entering through the shingle facade I found an amazing ambiance waiting for me and those who went with me. The golden rod and purple walls captivated me. Of course, Kathy's paintings (hung superbly by Matt McKinley) attracted my attention, too. All of us immediately began to study the swirls and shapes of Kathy's paintings, which appeared to be painted just for 2223.
Because I was hungry and not too sure as to what would be served for the reception I checked with the greeter about the food. I wanted to order something small in case there might not be any reception food. Well, not to worry after the bartender poured glasses of zin and chardonnay for us we wandered to the front area where soon a platter of fresh cheeses, cracker, fruit, and salmon shortbread (all delicious) arrived.
Following a time of chatting with friends and guests who came some of us retired to the back dining room to have dinner with Kathy. One of the guests who came with me needed to have her food immediately because she was about to start a fast for the next day. When we told the waiter he immediately produced a plate of salmon short bread for her and she made her fasting deadline. I ordered a salmon with potatoes and artichoke dish, which was very tasty. My sister ate a calamari salad and my niece liked her pork chop entree. My studio assistant enjoyed her lamb spring rolls. The blend of art, ambiance, and very good food was enchanting.
The dining room hummed with affection and warm energy for Kathy who sat at the head of the long table. Our group of 5 had requested a separate check and the waiter complied in spite of some confusion when he added the dinner of the guest sitting next to me. That problem was solved quickly when she decided to add her money to ours.
We left Kathy's opening sated with good food, beautiful art, and warm conviviality. Will I go again if the opportunity comes? Yes! My only regret is that I won't be seeing Kathy's art there again in the future but what a lovely opportunity it was on Wednesday night. -
Review from Elizabeth N.
Cypress, CA
6/30/2011
O.M.G.! Seriously? This place is finger licking gooooood!
I had their hash and eggs and oh my goodness it was to die for. It's made super fresh and isn't from a can. Their service is a bit slow however, their food makes up for it. The presentation is nice the prices are reasonable and their BLOODY MARY'S are super good! They should bottle that up and sell it! along with their hash and eggs and pancakes...
Oh how I wish I had this restaurant by me! I would be there on a weekly basis. I wouldnt care if I had to use the swivel to get in and out of my car lol
but the food is super delicious! My sister and I shared a plate of hash and eggs and pancakes. Their pancakes came out with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Not to mention some tasty homemade whipped cream! THis place is definitely on my to do list everytime I go to San Francisco!
total cost of bill was about $40. including the tip.
so so good! definitely a must when in the bay area! -
Review from Meghan L.
San Francisco, CA
Attended a Brunch here on Saturday, the place was popping, I would highly recommend reservations.
The environment is warm and friendly, the tables aren't squished together and allow ample room to move about without knocking into others.
Staff are ALL friendly, polite, sweet and attentive.
Food is killer. My favorite dish that we had was the Corn Beef Hash. It was cooked PERFECTLY, had a succulent flavor and wasn't too try which is a common problem with Corn Beef Hash.
My second favorite dish was the Dessert which was Sour Cherry Pudding, which is a bread pudding, it was so yummy, the cherries were tart and soaked in brandy, the pudding was full of flavor, sweet, rich, tart all in one.
If you are in the area, check this place out, parking can be tough, but it's well worth it. -
Review from Michelle N.
San Francisco, CA
6/21/2011
2223 is like having brunch in a dream where everything is perfect and you just never want to wake up.
All of their food is amazing. Seasonal, fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. I absolutely love their eggs benedict with smoked salmon and their 3 cheese and mushroom bread pudding. HOLY BRUNCH GODS, they did something right.
They also know how to make a mean Bloody Maria. That's a Bloody Mary with tequila instead of vodka. WHAT--MIND...BLOWN? Yes, order it. You'll thank me later.
I haven't had dinner here but am excited about it. If it's even as half as good a brunch, it's probably worth it. -
Review from CJ G.
8/26/2011
2223 delivers a solid neighborhood bistro experience in the Castro.
With unadorned hard walls that make the stark dining room loud and boisterous, 2223 Restaurant has plenty of energy for a neighborhood bistro.
While limited in scope, its menu features appetizers like pine nut crusted goat cheese salad and lobster bisque, entrees such as herb roasted free range chicken and double cut pork chop with roasted artichoke, and desserts including molten chocolate cake and Granny Smith apple torte.
Despite the sometimes thunderous din and the kitchen's languid pace, the friendly, attentive servers make diners feel at home. A well-rounded wine list with representative choices from California, Oregon, France, Spain, and Australia boasts many fairly priced selections, enticing diners to experiment with interesting alternatives.
While not deserving of a special trip from out of town, if you are in the neighborhood, in today's climate of overpriced wanna-bes, 2223 Restaurant offers good food and good value. (Dinner for 2 with wine $130.) -
Review from Elaine T.
Updated - 6/9/2011
Still one of my favorite places for dinner in SF.
Snag yourselves a dinner reservation via VillageVines, and get 30% off your entire bill (beverages + alcohol included!)
Congrats, 2223 for being featured recently on KQED's Check Please!
...Well- deserved love for doing Californian local fresh cuisine so perfectly.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/18/2008
I agree with Matt V.- absolutely flawless dinner here.
We ordered the Thai Chicken Spring Rolls plus… Read more »
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Review from Kate S.
San Francisco, CA
7/1/2011
Solid Solid Solid! As the restaurants come and go in the Castro trying to capture the foodies of the hood, 2223 stands!
Big portions, great tasting, fresh! food with a nice atmosphere and well-trained staff.
You can not go wrong. -
Review from Geneva W.
5/30/2011
My friends and I came here on a Sunday morning around 11am before we had to hit the road back to LA. We figured we'd have to wait forever to get a table since this is a popular place for brunch but we lucked out and only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated.
The restaurant was packed so our service was a little slow. Our waiter didn't stop by our table much and when it was time to get the check, he completely disappeared. We practically had to hunt him down just to pay!
Despite that, the food was delicious although overpriced. My cheeseburger with red onions was hot, juicy and delicious. The onions were very fresh and crisp and so were my fries. Although my food was fantastic, I begrudgingly forked over my $20 (not including tip) to pay for my meal.
I'll definitely come back but I think I'll try something a bit fancier to make up for the extra dough I'll probably have to cough up to eat here.Listed in: San Francisco
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Review from Kathy D.
5/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Thanks to my first Villagevines reservation, I was able to save 30% on my entire bill including beverages! Nothing beats a great saving at a great restaurant with AWESOME service by our waiter, Carlos...(whom I adoreeeeee) He had an amazing personality and smile that made me want to tip him more... Yes I may have a little man crush on him but too bad he goes for men only :P The atmosphere is charming and intimate. But don't be surprised at all the man dates that you see since you ARE INDEED in the castro.. It gives the restaurant personally and uniqueness I thought.
For appetizers, my bf and I shared the crispy calamari salad, which was delicious.. and I normally don't say that since I eat too much of it with the bf that is obsessed with calamari. It was a very good portion but I just wished it had more vegetables that would make it more of a salad if anything. There were 2 sauces at the bottom, which I both enjoyed thoroughly. Nicely seasoned to a golden brown crisp.
For entrees, my bf ordered the potato pizza with mozarella, which I got to try. I loved the light crust since it was cooked in the wood-oven.. I, on the other hand, ordered their salmon specialty that came with shrimp marmoulade, yukon potatoes, and spinach with lemon aioli sauce.. The salmon was cooked wonderfully and with the right portion. enough to make me not overly stuffed....
The mac n cheese side dish, I thought, could of been a bit better. I enjoyed it but it needed a bit more spunk for me to want to come back to order it. Right amount of serving though..
We were too stuffed for dessert in the end, but of course we promised Carlos that we will come back again :) Loved my visit to 2223 ! -
Review from Christine P.
Daly City, CA
8/7/2011
Wow. Its been a while since I've been thoroughly impressed by food, service, decor, and ambiance! Our server was really attentive and the table men were sure to clear our places and keep out water fresh. I had the pork chop with polenta - perfectly cooked and seasoned!
I'm excited to come back for brunch! -
Review from Lauren L.
San Francisco, CA
7/27/2011 3 photos
Walking into the restaurant with no reservations, my friend and I were expecting to wait at least a half an hour for a table. We came in for the special $12 Tuesdays so we anticipated a long wait, however the hostess was pretty chill. Good manners and an easy-going attitude goes a long way which I attributed to our short wait for a table.
We ordered the mushroom pot stickers to start our meal off. This was a pretty decent appetizer, the mushroom flavor comes through as the dominant flavor, but wasn't too over-powering. The sauce was sweet and salty and great with the pot stickers.
The pan roasted mussels and clams was my main entree. The broth was delicious and dipping bread into it only increased my satisfaction. There was an adequate amount of mussels and clams so no complaints there. The polenta sat on the bottom of the dish which caused separation. I was basically eating one grain at a time that proved frustrating.
Another problem I had was the slowness of the service. The waiter was cordial and kind, but not really attentive. We needed to wait around twenty minutes for the check. However, I would definitely come back. Only on Tuesdays. Being a college student has its financial limitation, but one day I'm going to get a job and I'll be able to afford the dishes at full price. -
Review from Eric W.
New York, NY
5/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Don't go here. The service is horrible. I'm from NYC, and I've grown accustomed to gruff service. The service at 2223 is TERRIBLE; I don't understand how this place stays in business.
I asked for bread after our appetizers came. Dirty dishes weren't cleared away. I asked for separate food/ alcohol checks and that was not done correctly. At this point i assumed it was an off night. Not so.
We ordered an appetizer to share and were charged an additional $2 to "split" without knowing. When we got the bill and saw the "split" charge, the waitress was adamant that this was standard. My boyfriend insisted the charge wasn't fair. The manager then came over to "explain." She didn't like that my boyfriend insisted the "split" charge wasn't fair when we weren't informed about it. What's the point of posting prices on menus when you don't explain all of the aspects of your pricing structure. I wasn't born yesterday and I don't appreciate getting ripped off. This wasn't about money. A customer deserves to know what he or she is paying for.
Anyway, the manager then threw us out. Instead of taking the $2 charge off of an $80 bill, she literally yelled at us to leave and said don't pay. I still can't believe this happened. I was shocked and embarrassed. You might think - "hey, you got a free meal." Don't be confused - our bill was most certainly not comped. We were thrown out of a restaurant. No apologies, no "see you next time", and no "thanks for coming." THIS is what you have to look forward to at 2223.
I wish I had asked for the manager's name, but i was so flustered i forgot to. I can tell you she's blonde, middle aged, and nasty. And she's a lesbian. She told me this of her own volition like I should be impressed. I really don't know where it came from.
We were not the only dissatisfied customers. One guy that was allergic to mushrooms and specifically told the server that he was allergic to them wound up with mushrooms in his food. He got a free entree and a free glass of port, and luckily didn't get thrown out of the restaurant. I saw another person send his food back (looked like steak). Also, the seat cushions are ripped up. These are just some of the observations I made while trying to enjoy my meal.
If this restaurant was giving away food, I wouldn't go back. I would consider going back if the b*tch manager was fired. I've never thought/hoped that someone lose their job before, but the way this woman treated me and my boyfriend, she deserves it. -
Review from T L.
San Francisco, CA
9/11/2011
Found another winner for my favorite meal of the day (BRUNCH)! Got here early around 11:00 to avoid the waiting game and got seated right away. The service was spot on as soon as we entered, got seated, took our order, ate and finished up.
We had our daily fix of caffeine and we ordered:
1. Corned beef hash and eggs. This is the way it should be done. Nice big pieces of meat w/ potatoes, soft poached eggs that was cooked perfectly and slices of that buttery brioche bread.
2. Chorizo scramble w/ blk beans, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream on stacked tortillas. Super good!
3. 2 egg breakfast w/ fennel sausage and a side of potatoes. Huge portion
The menu changes daily except for their signature dishes. Very casual setting and family friendly. Next time eggs benedict and the sour cherry bread pudding.
C U There! -
Review from Fernando V.
Daly City, CA
6/18/2011
This restaurant has been here for years but I don't remember it being as popular as it is right now. It's best to make a reservation rather than show up cold. Chances are you'll be waiting a while.
Ordered one of the pizzas...fantastic! Lamb spring rolls are very tasty and the mac and cheese is delicious. For my entree I inhaled their flank steak which was tender and cooked perfectly. Wine list has great choices too. Combine that with efficient service and you'll want to come to 2223 all the time.
The only negative was I made an 8:15 reservation and wasn't seated until 8:35 but I'll let that slide since I left the restaurant more than satisfied. -
Review from Melanie S.
Irvine, CA
7/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a perfect place for a relaxing brunch in the city. We visited this place on our last day in San Francisco and we couldn't be happier with the choice. Although very busy, the restaurant was well staffed, very short wait, and excellent service. I had the corned beef has with poached eggs while my friends had the sausage and biscuits. We finished our brunch with the famous sour cherry bread pudding.
The food was really something special. You can actually tell that my corned beef has was corned beef with delicious grains of seasoned beef. Not some mushy corned beef hash that you've come to expect. The eggs were poached beautifully and when the delicious creamy yolk of the egg comes together with the salty beef, it's perfection. The sour cherry bread pudding was pretty good, but who makes a bad bread pudding. It's ultimate comfort food. The contrast of the sour cherries makes the dessert much lighter than expected. Definitely a must try.
Will be returning whenever I'm in the city. Loved the atmosphere, service, and especially the FOOD! -
Review from JoAnn G.
San Francisco, CA
8/25/2011
This is one of the best dinner spots I've found in the city. Really good energy in this place. My guy and I had reservations and were seated promptly by the window (my favorite corner of any room). I love seeing folks in a restaurant having a good time and enjoying their company and yummy-loooking food which was exactly the case here.
We ordered a great bottle of Pinot and shared the grilled artichokes as an app. It was a great choice, especially since we were both in the mood for meat and wanted something tasty but not too heavy to start. The artichoke was oh so smoky and tender. I had the housemade papardelle and lamb and it was absolutely perfect. Do not leave without trying the cherry bread pudding. Our waitress was also quite attentive and friendly.
Scrumptrilescent! I will be back- sooner than later I hope :) -
Review from Adam E.
San Francisco, CA
1/12/2012
Discovering that 2223 is now closed, I write this review with a broken heart -- as within its walls I've had many, many good meals, drinks, and times. I had a soft spot for the chicken with onion rings and garlic mash; it always sated all of the comfort food-longing urges I usually wish for such dishes to fulfill. Their cocktails are great, and it was consistently a hoot sitting at the bar chatting up the lively bar tending staff. Recalling the always-attentive service and the warm ambience, I eagerly look forward to whatever the next incarnation of 2223 will be.
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Review from Henry Y.
7/22/2011
We had dinner here a few months ago, and other than three stars, my initial review was stagnating practically empty. So here I am, trying to finish it in a brilliant lack of inspiration.
All I can remember was is that the food was serviceable but not at all notable. We had a mushroom pasta dish and a pork dish. Service was slightly snooty and generally tailed off at the end.
It wasn't a place we sought out as we were hungry as we walked by and it looked cozy inside. (which it was). No spark though. -
Review from Beth S.
Oakland, CA
12/11/2011
I absolutely loved this place!
Service was great! Cocktails were excellent. Corkage fee was super reasonable. All of our entrees were outstanding! I can't say enough about the food here. Pot roast was delicious, the pork chop was cooked perfectly and the calamari appetizer was the best I have ever had. Oh, and the dessert was amazing!!! Bread pudding=YUMMY!!!!!!
I would go back here in a second! -
Review from GG H.
Berkeley, CA
10/30/2011
This is by far the most overrated restaurant ever. The service was horrible, but that I can deal with, what I cannot deal with is paying inflated prices ($25.00) for a pork chop that was over salted and grilled. It was not very large and was extremely fatty. What irked me most was that when I went to the bathroom, the kitchen was there with an open view and I saw a bunch of the chops pre-cooked next to the grill. don't know about you, but I like my food cooked-to-order. The food came out no more than 5 minutes after the waiter brought us a bottle of wine. It appeared they were more concerned with flipping the table. Lastly, the desert was not special, rather boring. SO DISAPPOINTED.
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Review from Leslie T.
Los Angeles, CA
7/24/2011
Normally, if a place deserved a low review, I would not comment at all; however, my experience today was a real stinker.
I had really high hopes for 2223. I've walked by this place a hundred times and today, some friends and I decided to meet there for lunch. The moment we sat down, we were optimistic and very pleased with our choice..then it went downhill.
I think the bulk of our experience was the poor service. I mean, the girl was honest, she was new, but was she new to 2223 or to serving in general? The service was beyond slow (and the place was busy, but not packed) and when our food came out, it was minus one meal. Maybe 15-20 minutes later, the waitress walks by and assures us it's on its way. She then comes back with the food and it is cold....I'm not talking room temperature, but stone cold, like she had forgotten about it and just as she walked by remembered that she didn't bring all the plates out. The eggs were cold and the hollandaise sauce congealed..such a bummer.
Maybe I'll try again for dinner, but if I get the same waitress (I wrote down her name so I would never forget), I'm going to have to hide snacks in my purse. -
Review from Alesia T.
South San Francisco, CA
A wonderful spot for brunch (and dinner) if you want a lively, but classy dining experience without the rob-you prices. Dinner at 2223 was memorable. I thought their dirty martini was well-made and their food overall, very delicious. I had their Pan Roasted Mussels, Clams & Prawns which came with polenta and a saffron-infused broth (They still have this item!) The flavor packed broth gave the usually banal polenta some personality. The clams were fresh and not a bit of sand was detected. I highly recommend this dish.
I returned for brunch on a Sunday recently with a girlfriend. We noshed on their warm cinnamon bun (topped with walnuts and drizzled in a buttery, warm glaze) while we chatted and basked in the comforts of casual Sundays. She had the egg-white frittata, served with cheese and vegetables while I resorted with their mushroom bread budding (and without regret). TRY IT! It was amazing. Fluffy like souffle, it reminded me of a mushroom quiche I once had at an Italian cafe. The herb basil and olive tapenade were nice kickers to the dish. Classic brunch cocktails like bloody mary's and mimosas are offered for 8-9 dollars. Pomegranate mimosas are recommended if you're feeling adventurous. I personally think the Bloody Marys are more bang for the buck; they're served in huge/tall glasses while the mimosas are pretty wimpy in comparison.
*sigh* The great food and great company made my Sunday a very lovely one indeed. :)Listed in: Fav. SF Spots
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Review from mitra g.
San Francisco, CA
5/18/2011
WOW!!!! I absolutely love this place!
We went there for hubby's bday, cocktails were amazing, food was delish and service was immaculate. I also loved the atmosphere, very chic yet relaxed. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely go back.
We took advantage of $12 Tuesday and yet our bill still came to around $65 per person including tax and tip. So eventhough your entre is inexpensive on Tuesdays, you still end up ordering cocktails/appetizers/desserts that would run your bill up. So it is not cheap by any means, but it is worth every penny. I was a happy patron. -
Review from Janis H.
Kirkland, WA
3/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
OMG OMG OMG
It has been three months since I have eaten here and I am still drooling over the fresh squeezed OJ, the major cinnamon roll and the...sluuurp...eggs benny. OMG, excuse me. I need a towel. -
Review from RED C.
San Francisco, CA
3/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
The first time we came here for dinner, I did not enjoy it at all.
But last Tuesday, I was invited by my friends to have dinner here ... and to be honest, I was surprised that I liked it this time!
First off ... you cant beat $12 entrees and $6 appetizers.
Their entrees were just as good as the ones in their regular menu. They also didnt go cheap on their serving at all.
Shitake Mushroom Potstickers was sooo good, we had to order another one. Everything we ordered, we love ... to my last bite of the dessert. -
Review from Caitlin H.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 6/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I finally went here for dinner and the food was FANTASTIC. I had the Crispy Thai Lamb Spring Rolls to start and they were pretty much the best thing ever. These are not to be missed. The portion is quite generous, best to be shared with another person. I ate all of mine by myself and was unable to finish my main course.
Then I had the Potato, Tomato, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese pizza. The flatbread-style crust was tasty, crunchy and gluteny in a good way. I was surprised that the potatoes were cut thinly, but I was clad it wasn't chunks, it was really good! For libations, I had a glass (or maybe two) of the Heron Sauvignon Blanc. It went well with my meal for sure.
For dessert I had a chocolate whiskey mouse cake with peanut brittle on top. It was really really good, but a little too rich, and again the portion was generous enough to share.
Though this restaurant is a little on the pricy side, the portions are generous enough that with well planned sharing, you can not spend your entire life savings. Also, they are currently on village vines for 30% off: https://www.villagevin...
The only reason I could not give them 5 stars for round 2 was again because of a service issue. Our waiter was very friendly, but it took him more than 30 minutes to take our order, apparently because he did not want to interrupt our conversation. Hello! We are out to dinner with friends, of course we are going to talk to each other! Do you really expect us to sit there silently and patiently to signal that we are ready to order? We already went ahead and closed our menus, what more do you want from us!??!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/1/2010
This place was fantastic for Saturday brunch. The food was delicious and there were huge portions. I… Read more »
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Review from C F.
San Luis Obispo, CA
I would go back for the Calimari Salad. I wouldn't go on a Fri/Sat night, though... obnoxiously loud (bad acoustics), service was slow (we had to ask for our server twice as he went MIA), and tables are super close together in such a small space. Hope you're not claustrophobic.
I ordered the "Potato, Tomato, Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese pizza" as an entree. Could only eat half. I asked for leftover to be boxed up, but it stayed back in the kitchen and was never brought back out; so ultimately, 1/2 a flatbread pizza cost us $18. That was a bummer. Just keep an eye on your server and stay on 'em for whatever you need. Its unfortunate, but it is what it is.
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