The Richmond

If I only had one restaurant to choose ever it would be The Richmond! The food is thoughtful and perfectly prepared. The service is excellent. The spirit of place is quiet, cozy and friendly. John makes these beautiful rolls that make you forget any other breads you have ever eaten. He is a genius and hard working chef. We had the best Xmas gift: Dinner at The Richmond ❤️

We had the most amazing, cozy and intimate dinner for seven last night. It was everyone's first time there and we were all very impressed. John and team were very warm and welcoming. The pre-fixe dinner was delicious, and for almost every course, there wasn't a speck left on each plate. The wine list is impressive and John was very helpful in helping us choose a few bottles. So excited we tried the place and everyone was talking about going back soon. Also I need to mention that the price point is insanely good for San Francisco. Go enjoy, there is no way you will be disappointed.

This restaurant is a real treasure! My friend and I felt pampered from the moment we arrived. We ordered the tasting plate and wine pairing. The wines were divine and the food was out of this world. We were expecting a nice experience but ended up blown away by an experience at an elevated level. Thank you John!

This was my first fine dining experience where you have a set menu. I was skeptical at first weather or not I would enjoy it but I could not have been more wrong. My girlfriend and I came here for our anniversary. We are not wealthy, and I've always been hesitant about going to fine dining restaurants in part because its not fun to be in a place and feel as if everyone around you is rich and you are the odd one out who can't distinguish between the various silverware. This was not the case here at all. The setting is private and intimate, so you are not packed in like sardines forced to engage in unwanted conversations with other guests. The chef serves his own food and he was very warm and welcoming and informative but casual. The fixed menu was great. The lamb dish was brilliant, and everything else was fantastic as well. He even threw in some excellent homemade bread which wasn't even part of the menu. I was also surprised that I left feeling full, I'm a bigger guy and can definitely go back for seconds but I left feeling satisfied. No forced themes or ambient music or pretentious minimalist modern artwork on the walls to make you feel insignificant. It truly seems the chef just does what he feels is best and does what he likes. I admire that and it's wonderful to see someone excel with such grace in their craft. Highly recommend.

Definitely 5 stars. We came to this place to celebrate my birthday. We made reservation one month earlier. Got a text message in the afternoon to confirm the reservation. The dinner started from salad and bread. They are not in the tasting menu, but included. They were paired with sparkling wine. Next one is the soup. It was paired with white wine. I liked the puff pastry very much. Then the fish cake came with another white wine. This is the best dish of the whole dinner. The scallop is tender and fish cake itself is delicious. Duck dumpling and tender breast is paired with red wine. The dumpling was crispy and breast was tender. Main dish was roasted pork. It was a big pork with mushrooms and green beans. Mushrooms were so delicious. I personally didn’t really like the pork itself since I am the lamb lover. Of course it was paired with another red wine. Dessert was coffee ice cream paired with dessert wine. Since it is my birthday, I also got a special treat: a piece of cheesecake. Thanks chef John for the kindness. I am the cheesecake lover and really like it. Overall experience is super. We got a very private table and excellent service from Jeffrey. It was a very special birthday dinner!

Love it here. Always feel so welcomed. Get. The. Wine. Pairing. The food is amazing , but the wine pairing makes this place a top 3 SF. It's a full course meal. No rush. Just eat, enjoy, and enjoy some more. So sad we moved and can't enjoy it more often. But planning more SF trips in the future so we can enjoy more. Cheers! 🍷 🥂 🍾

The most incredible meal we have had in a long time. The owner and chef provides a personalized service, every dish is explained in detail and you can hear the passion behind every ingredient. The pairing wines were exceptional and again with detailed explanations of region, varietal and reason for pairing. I would highly recommend this place. It has a set menu of 7 dishes and each one is perfect and delicious. Our booking was through text message vs automated/online but this place is well worth the extra steps - and the menu price for its quality is actually really cheap at 70 dollars!!

I loooove this hidden gem! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of or been to this restaurant till now. I think it’s run by a couple and I love the personal touches. The chef is amazing - he takes your order, pours and explains the wine, and comes out to explain each course. You can choose between 3 or 5 course and a wine pairing with your meal. We did the 5 course with the wine pairing. The food was delicious and each course was nicely spaced. The wine was sooo good, and the pours were incredibly generous. We also added the corn bread pudding which was on the 3 course menu as an a la cart and that was one of my favorite dishes. The foie gras was also perfectly balanced and excellent. Definitely come here for a special, personal experience.

The experience is what makes this restaurant 5 stars. There are less than 10 tables, which provides a very intimate experience. Everyone must do a tasting menu as there are NO a la carte options. However, the 3 course tasting menu is less that $40 a person, which is likely the best price you’ll get in the city. There is also a wine tasting that you can add on. All of the meat and fish dishes were cooked perfectly. Would highly recommend the duck entree, the chicken entree, and the apple crisp for dessert.