North Box Restaurant

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   RussS

   San Francisco

   1 Bewertung

   VIP
   4.0

   1 Bewertung

   Besucht am 19. Juni 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   They have really jacked the price is sky high. Five dollars for dinner rolls?

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   DonnaE

   Nicht spezifizi

   1 Bewertung

   5.0

   1 Bewertung

   Besucht am 18. Juni 2022

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   Very convenient when attending the Opera. Service was quick. My Shrimp and Crab Louis was tasty and fresh. Husband was almost 30 minutes late due to traffic parking the car, but they didn't give us a hard time about it. Loved being able to preorder our dessert and coffee for intermission, and it was waiting for us at the same table! Would definitely do this again next time!

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   Lukie

   San Francisco

   30 Bewertungen

   VIP
   3.0

   30 Bewertungen

   Besucht am 16. Juni 2022

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   Good place to eat if you are going to the opera. Convenient and cheerful. Limited menu. Good salads

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   mermaida

   San Francisco

   31 Bewertungen

   5.0

   31 Bewertungen

   Besucht am 16. Juni 2022

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   the order ahead option did not work. we were served the wrong meals, but the wait staff promptly fixed the issue. Food was fab. Service brilliant (if a bit slow). Lovely cocktails too

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   MaudH

   San Francisco

   5 Bewertungen

   3.0

   5 Bewertungen

   Besucht am 15. Juni 2022

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   I ordered the seafood salad, and have had the same in the down stairs dining room. The quantity of crab meat and shrimp are so minimal that it becomes a laugh. I have never at any place seen such a meager serving. 4 Strawberries for 10 dollars, I could swallow!

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   Dissapointed

   San Francisco

   2 Bewertungen

   1.0

   2 Bewertungen

   Besucht am 11. Juni 2022

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   Feels like a few tables are put aside in the corridor. It should echo the splendor of the opera. It truly does not. Not impressed

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   craigm

   1 Bewertung

   5.0

   1 Bewertung

   Besucht am 5. Juni 2022

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   Great place to eat before and at interval of opera

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   diner

   San Francisco

   4 Bewertungen

   5.0

   4 Bewertungen

   Besucht am 5. Juni 2022

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   This was an easy and delicious way to attend the Opera. The service by Natalie was attentive, quick, and professional. The food was creative and delicious (We paired the vegan platter of avocado toast, arugula salad, and 'ahi' watermelon with an angus steak -- yes, a seemingly odd combo, but it worked for us and was especially tasty! And The Magic Stone cocktail was great: bourbon, lemongrass syrup, lemon). We ordered dessert for intermission, which was waiting for us at the same table. Some reviews here complain that the portions are small -- but, hey, you're going to be sitting in your seat for 3+ hours, so who wants a heavy meal? We'll be back!

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   Tulip

   Los Angeles

   13 Bewertungen

   3.0

   13 Bewertungen

   Besucht am 5. Juni 2022

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   If you're looking for a quick bite before the opera, and convenience is more important than fine dining, this is a good place. Just don't expect anything amazing.

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    SandyD

    1 Bewertung

    3.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 8. Mai 2022

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    Thought 2 salads and 2 glasses of champagne for $100 with tip was overpriced, but it was convenient. Afterwards, we easily found our seats to Swan Lake. I’d recommend if you want convenience for a price.

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    LouisaF

    San Francisco

    1 Bewertung

    4.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 8. Mai 2022

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    First time dining at North Box for a pre-ballet dinner. We were seated right away and had a fantastic table with a view of the lobby. Menu is limited, but the food we ordered was not bad. I had the crab louie salad, which came in a generous portion and was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient until the tables were all filled, and our server was slammed, which resulted in waiting a while for our check. We learned we were able to pre-order dessert and coffee/drinks for intermission, and it was so great to come back to our table at intermission with our dessert and coffee ready for us. Highly recommend for pre-ballet dining and pre-ordering for intermission because of the convenience. Food is a little overpriced but you are paying for the convenience of dining at the Opera House and not having to rush before the performance. Highly recommend.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 Bewertung

    5.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 7. Mai 2022

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    We enjoy it every time before a ballet performance!

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    Carol

    San Francisco

    2 Bewertungen

    5.0

    2 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 7. Mai 2022

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    One of the best things about this is the location. On the second floor of the war Memorial opera house. Overlooking the main lobby. You can come here for pre-ballet or event or during the intermission as a pre-order.. Very elegant.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 Bewertungen

    VIP
    5.0

    6 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 6. Mai 2022

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    Love all the staff there!!! Pilar, Pancho and Kelisa always take such good care of us with a smile!

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    marty

    San Francisco

    45 Bewertungen

    2.0

    45 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 4. Mai 2022

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    Tickets to "Swan Lake" were my husband's Christmas present in 2021, and I decided tomato a gala evening of it by booking at the Opera House for dinner in the North Box Restaurant. We had a 6:30 reservation, and arrived at the Box level at 6:20 or so. We got wine and water right away, but NO FOOD until after 7 o'clock! At that point, for a 7:30 curtain, it was getting tight. We ate our salmon tartar faster than we would have liked, easy to do because there wasn't much of it! We returned to the same table for dessert during the first intermission. Desserts, coffee and the bill awaited. The coffee was the worst I've ever had, reminiscent of coffee from a machine in a public building. Lukewarm. Weak. Was it instant decaf because we'd requested decaf? I wouldn't be surprised. For all this--one wine, two desserts, two salmon tartar, two cups of weak coffee--the bill was $110. I would not return to that venue, and would recommend others avoid it also.

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    KimJ

    San Francisco

    4 Bewertungen

    5.0

    4 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 1. Mai 2022

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    We wanted to enjoy our last ballet of the season with a special meal to support the ballet. The salmon tartare was fantastic as were the cookies. The service was excellent from all of the wait staff. Thank you for such an enjoyable meal Sunday afternoon.

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    Peter

    San Francisco

    17 Bewertungen

    3.0

    17 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 16. April 2022

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    It is an okay place to eat when going to the ballet but the menu is stagnant and needs to be revamped. The service is generally superb but the food, at best, is passable. I would recommend the North Box Restaurant to first-time attendees but for season ticket holders I would eat there for convenience only...as convenient it is. The staff is most accommodating and helpful while the food is nicely presented it is mediocre...in my opinion.

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    BruceZ

    San Francisco

    3 Bewertungen

    VIP
    5.0

    3 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 14. April 2022

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    Elegant way to snack and relax during intermissions, had dinner beforehand, dessert during 1st intermission, some coffee during 2d, great service, easy to get back to seat

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    VeryPickyPeople

    San Francisco

    11 Bewertungen

    4.0

    11 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 10. April 2022

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    There were 3 in our party. Two of us had the shrimp/crab combo salad. The lettuce and dressing were excellent. I've had this salad before and this time the shrimp and crab amount was quite small but it is still a nice fresh salad. One person in our party had the salmon tartar and she said it was very good. Our only complaint here is the bread. It is a soft squishy roll of no taste or substance which by the way you have to pay extra for. With all of the wonderful bread in the Bay Area why they would choose to sell cheap rolls is beyond me. We did complain but of course the staff has no power to change this. I don't love paying for bread but I especially hate paying for poor quality bread.

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    Peter

    San Francisco

    17 Bewertungen

    4.0

    17 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 9. April 2022

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    I think the menu needs updating and there should have a couple of specials as we eat there for ballets as the NBR is very convenient and efficient

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    SaraB

    San Francisco

    2 Bewertungen

    3.0

    2 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 8. April 2022

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    It was really good! Service was great. The only thing is, a friend ordered crab and I ordered salmon. I’m allergic to crab but only if I eat it, not air PRN. I had an allergic reaction so it’s possible someone used the same tongs for her crab and my salmon. All was ok and overall it was good

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    HeatherL

    1 Bewertung

    4.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 8. April 2022

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    Eating at the opera house before a performance is certainly a convenient and efficient way to get in a pre-performance meal. It is going to be more expensive than you might pay at a local restaurant but as I said the convenience is worth it for us (my mom has some mobility issues.) The food is good although I wouldn’t say fantastic especially for the price but again if you’re willing to pay for the convenience, it’s worth it. The waitstaff is very helpful and has a sense of those who are trying to rush off to the performance and those who are having a more leisurely time and they’re very helpful so that is really appreciated.

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    RobertK

    San Francisco

    8 Bewertungen

    5.0

    8 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 19. März 2022

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    This is a convenient choice for a light luncheon or dinner before an opera or ballet. To economize time, I suggest you pre-order on-line. The cafe seems exceptionally well run, the food is very good, with an attractive wine list., and some interesting specialty cocktails (try the Mexican coffee if you have time). Their service has been excellent on all our visits.

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    BPriest

    Seattle

    1 Bewertung

    5.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 18. März 2022

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    A huge thank you to the North Box Restaurant for making my parents feel so special as they dined with you on March 18,2022! I requested a special note be placed on their table for their celebration and your Staff didn’t miss a beat! My parents said they loved your fabulous Service and kindness!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 Bewertungen

    4.0

    5 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 18. März 2022

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    Delightful, enjoyable experience while attending the Ballet! A bit pricey however!

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    MargaretW

    San Francisco

    3 Bewertungen

    4.0

    3 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 16. März 2022

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    They do have to bring food up from the basement which makes service a bit slow. We find it enjoyable and nice not to have to rush from an outside restaurant to a performance. A few more choices on the menu would be welcome.

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    MortonP

    London

    7 Bewertungen

    5.0

    7 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 15. März 2022

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    Pleasant ambience, good light supper. Not much choice among white wines, but the one we got was excdellent.

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    kath

    San Francisco

    3 Bewertungen

    5.0

    3 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 5. März 2022

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    Highly recommend, made the ballet even more enjoyable. Amazing service!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 Bewertungen

    4.0

    2 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 4. März 2022

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    Yes, the food is cold salads only (even the added steak comes cold) but it’s nice having a table overlooking the entrance foyer and having a cocktail or dessert waiting for you at intermission. The restaurant is right off the boxes and easily accessible via stairs or elevator from the Orchestra, likely most parts of the theater. Food is fine, not the usual SF foodie level, but it’s the convenience you’re paying for. Service was excellent.

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    Mihok

    San Francisco

    2 Bewertungen

    5.0

    2 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 2. März 2022

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    Great place to have a light dinner before the ballet. Our server was attentive and helpful. We will go again!

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    LarryH

    San Francisco

    4 Bewertungen

    3.0

    4 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 2. März 2022

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    A charming place to dine before a performance at the San Francisco Opera House or to have drink and dessert at an intermission. Quality of the food varies. A recent scrimp and crab Louie was atrocious, tiny bits of crab scrimp and a dollop of sauce in a mountain lettuce.

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    Mobileaccess

    San Francisco

    28 Bewertungen

    5.0

    28 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 2. März 2022

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    We went here for dinner before seeing Don Quixote at the SF Ballet last night and it was fabulous. The food was really really good (we shared a cheese plate and the shrimp/crab Louie salad along with an order of Mary's chicken - for dessert we ordered the Citrus Panna Cotta and the chocolate dipped strawberries. The best thing is that the table was ours for the whole evening, so we ate the main courses, went to the 1st and second acts, then came back up for dessert and wine/coffee during the intermissions. After the first intermission, we were so stuffed that we asked Jose, our server, to put the strawberries in a box for us, which was waiting when we came back up. This is a wonderful way to attend the Ballet or any other event at the Opera House.

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    BarbaraF

    San Francisco

    1 Bewertung

    5.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 27. Februar 2022

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    The service was excellent. My luncheon selection was most favorable and delicious. The only problem was a bit frigid for my luncheon. It iw best to have a cool atmosphere while dining, but It was really cold

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    Balletgals

    San Francisco

    1 Bewertung

    5.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 13. Februar 2022

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    Our waiter was amazing. Our chardonnay looked funny and he quickly replaced it.

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    lesliedorn

    San Francisco

    23 Bewertungen

    5.0

    23 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 3. Februar 2022

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    From our great table, the excellent server, and delicious vegan dinner, it was a marvelous experience!

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    JaneR

    San Francisco

    9 Bewertungen

    VIP
    2.0

    9 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 3. Februar 2022

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    Food was overpriced and mediocre. Dungeness crab (in salad)tasted pre-frozen (it's in season) and a thimble-full. Cheese plate crostini were highly salted. Dessert: apple cake was dry and tasteless. Very disappointing experience. Won't be returning.

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    MortonP

    London

    7 Bewertungen

    4.0

    7 Bewertungen

    Besucht am 2. Februar 2022

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    A very pleasant and convenient pace for opera and ballet goers. Menu consists mainly of salads -- no hot dishes. Wine selection small but very good (I had an excellent Hahn chardonnay). Opens 1 1/2 hours before perfomance. Reservations important.

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    EarlP

    1 Bewertung

    4.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 2. Februar 2022

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    Our server Jose was great. The food was very good. Cookies were ok, the coffee was warm.

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    MarilynS

    1 Bewertung

    4.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 27. Dezember 2021

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    Food was farm-to-table like (fresh and local), delicious and attractive. Service was quick as necessary to enable enough time to attend performance on time.

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    SindhuraK

    San Francisco

    1 Bewertung

    2.0

    1 Bewertung

    Besucht am 27. Dezember 2021

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    I've been twice the past month - the first time was excellent, though the menu is limited. The second time was a nightmare. We had to ask 3 times to get our order taken (this is when they know you have a limited time frame and the show is starting in <30 min) - Ordered a glass of La Crema Brut Rose - brought a glass of the house rose. Switched out after I pointed out the mistake - leaving me with ~10 min to enjoy my $30 drink instead of the hour long reservation I had booked. Food was acceptable; herb roasted chicken quite bland and cold. Fast forward to intermission - we had pre-ordered drinks and dessert. My pear hot toddy (which I had the first time and was quite tasty) was out but had cooled - since it had been put out too early. I asked for a new warm one - and was brought back the same glass with hot water added (now obviously this tasted like plain hot water and lemon since it just diluted the drink). Complained again and this time was brought a glass mostly full of whiskey and topped off with a little hot water - awful and gave me and my partner a headache with the first sip. I let them know i'd just have water at this point and was told "I watched the drink come out of the machine" - um what? $20 for a drink from a machine? And a bad one at that? PASS. We also ordered some cookies which were very unimpressive - overall, a sad offering that could be so much more. Recommend sticking to a glass of wine (make sure they don't swap it out for something cheaper!) and a cheese plate.

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