While the actual massage was ok (and price relatively inexpensive for the area), overall the experience left me feeling... ugh. The waiting area is no frills, an old couch... some worn chairs. The massage room had relaxing music playing, but it was driving from Pandora on my masseuse's phone which meant there were a couple text interruptions (which she later shut off) and a few audio commercial breaks (!). My masseuse also seemed to have a cold, she was sucking on a lozenge and throwing out the occasional cough. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to get home and shower. Friends of mine have had a great experiences here, so perhaps mine was a fluke.
Category:
Hardware Stores
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
Category:
Beaches
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Categories:
Sporting Goods,
Golf
Neighborhoods: Union Square, SOMA
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Parks,
Hiking
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
Categories:
Seafood,
Live/Raw Food
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA
Reservation for 7:15, seated by 7:50. I didn't hear anything from the staff until I complained to the guy running the show. His excuse? "Busier than expected"... isn't that what OpenTable and reservations are for? They belatedly offered to comp the first round of drinks, however when I got home I realized the drinks never came off the bill. Service was slow and generally apathetic. I had the oysters to start and a whole Maine lobster. The lobbie was served without the claws pre-cracked, which meant lobster juice went everywhere (apologies to the lady on my right).
Sure they have a classic raw bar (oysters, crab, etc.), but they're also pioneering what I'd call a Western/Californian interpretation of sushi. Many of the items on the menu are comprised of raw fish with fresh ingredients and unique sauces. The restaurant is cosy, only a couple of bar stools downstairs and 4 or 5 small tables in the main dining room (which has a low ceiling), so call ahead. The acoustics can be loud if there is a large group (as there was when I was there, but I think that was atypical).
If you liked Canteen (cosy space, creative cuisine) you'll also enjoy Bar Crudo.
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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceOctober 2004
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