Dan Quick
This is a very elevated space in the gorgeous Presidio. The menu is clever and the ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. Mostly Spanish influence, the menu has flashes of the new California cuisine that has been a staple for the San Francisco dining landscape. All in all, I enjoyed the meal but it won't make it on my shortlist of must-experience restaurants in the city. The service was unprofessional and distracting and the food was gorgeous and ambitious but with some basic technical failures. The ambiance and area (and subsequently available parking!) are worth a visit for drinks and a bite.
Boss
Absolutely an amazing place to visit in the Presidio. We came for dinner and sat at the kitchen counter - it's definitely the place I would recommend to sit.
Quality of the food was awesome and the bass and snake valley strip was definitely the highlight for our group.
For the volume of food you get and quality I would say its not overly expensive.
Definitely recommend
Shannon Gary
We finally made it!! We've tried getting here forever. It was worth the effort. Loved this place. Thought the drinks were great, food phenomenal, and service excellent. My cocktails were great. I didn't catch the name of the mixologist, but he makes magic!!! I started with the "Close but no Cigar" and loved it. I followed up with the "Toki Doki" and could have passed. No fault of the mixer, just not the flavors I liked. My third round, went back to the cigar. If you like whiskey based drinks...it's a winner.
We had two starters. The Pork and Duck terrine. It was probably the best dish of the night in my opinion. If you get it you must catch all the flavors by adding the onion jam. We also got the crab fritters. They were good. Could have had a bit more seasoning. We also thought they were a little too small.
For my entree I got the pork chop. Absolutely delicious. They dip it in this olive oil, pork fat, rosemary concoction. Made all the difference in my opinion. Make sure you get a piece of the apple with each bite. My partner got the stripped bass, which he also enjoyed.
We did skip dessert. Nothing really grabbed us. This is for sure on our go to list for potential dinner spots. We have a close friend coming in from out of time and we will most likely bring him here for one of our meals.
Michelle T
Fabulous restaurant in the Presidio! We sat at the counter and so were able to see the dishes being made. Everything looked amazing. We had the Spanish octopus, Spanish pork meatballs, and double cut heritage pork chop. Everything was delicious and the service was very friendly!
Ada
Great food & cocktails! Share all dishes so you can enjoy more yummy dishes!
No rushing through dinner!! You can have the table for hours and no one comes harassing you for the check or more items to order!
chad parker
Great great great food. We hosted a client event here so money was flowing to meet the minimum but the food was fantastic. Beautiful plates bursting with flavor, WINE(!!!) and a friendly staff made for a wonderful evening in the exhibition kitchen.
Bennet Manuel
Reserved in advanced. We choose the chefs tasting menu with the wine pairing. Loved every course and the paired wine. Will definitely go back again.
Wook Chung
Absolutely stunning place, unpronounced from the outside and you might just miss the door, and even the interior is underspoken following the "military" style and heritage. However the food is top notch. The fried cheese balls with honey blew everyone away. Salad was fresh. And all other main dishes and appetizers were stellar.
Yes, it is a bit pricey... but definitely worth the meal for a date or a special event. And did I mention the views from Presidio?
christopher watson
Great tapas, good pinot, spectacular desserts, and awesome service. Will be back the next time I'm in town.
Chris Landgreen
We sat at the bar in the kitchen and would do the same again. Watching the food prep was good entertainment! I had a yummy raspberry g&t. We shared a soup, a vegetarian entre and a fish entre- all excellent. Service was good and friendly.
Bo Y.
Even though the appetizer did not amaze me too much, I definitely recommend this medium-rare cooked short ribs. It's nowhere alike as the braised short ribs you have at home, and it's not like steak either. The richness from the fat and the tenderness of the beef itself mix in my mouth wonderfully. The amount of fat may be a little overwhelming, but the sweet and sour sapphire grapes and the earthy celery root balance the fat perfectly.
katherine shirley
Great food, helpful and friendly staff. I recommend sitting in the back at the kitchen bar -- fun to watch the food be prepared.
Martin Ong
Delicious and great experience! Love the Open Kitchen concept. Spanish inspired yummy dishes! Glad we found this place!
Robyn
Good food, good service but portions were undersized and overpriced
Ed S
Roasted duck is amazing. I liked everything I had. The pickle appetizer is not only cucumber pickled items which was not clear on the menu but I did enjoy the pickles pickled radish and pickled peppers. Very nice wine selection. Excellent desserts. For something light I would recommend the caramel ice cream. For something chocolatey the praline chocolate. The staff was great and the setting is wonderful.
Gyuri Ordody
Excellent dining in the heart of the Presidio. Great, uniquely crafted cocktail menu with some originals, a special section based on sherry, and seasonally changing menu using great local ingredients.
Both small plates and large plates are available, and it's always a good idea to save some space for dessert. If you want to watch some of the action, sit at the bar or even better at the kitchen area in the back.
Larry Marietta
As first-timers to The Commissary, we were thoroughly pleased. The staff was extremely attentive without being overbearing, and our waiter, Garland, provided exceptional service. The original and standard cocktails included top shelf liquors, each meticulously and generously made. Our waiter was with friendly without being overbearing, carefully explaining the various menu dishes and easily offering his personal preferences with nary a putdown of other menu items. The food was extraordinary, melding flavors into sumptuous, mouth watering bursts of flavor with each bite. From appetizers to dessert, each course was a fabulous culinary experience. Yes, it's expensive, but you get what you pay for + an intimate dining experience within a large and blessedly quiet space. Save up your pennies and splurge here!
Anne McCarthy
Wow. How can I sum up the amazing meal I had there?! After a long trek through the city, I ended up here with my girlfriend. From the second we walked in to the restaurant to the second we left, it was a wonderful experience. I have to recommend the corn side dish as well as the steak. My birthday comes up in a couple of months and I'm already looking to make a reservation! Can't recommend this enough.
Michael Reinhardt
The food and service are top notch. Its a really unique restaurant off the beaten path. If your looking for a superb quality casual restaurant with Spanish flavors this is the right place. Chef Rogelio Garcia and is team are really nice and the food they are piting out is wonderful. Keep up the great work everyone.
Kamal Kooner
The braised rib was awesome, the churros dessert was not so good, I thought they may have treated me to a dessert for my birthday especially since they got my reservation wrong, the service was good, a little slow at times, the decor and ambience was great
Rob Noga
Wonderful restaurant! Great setting, nice ambiance, friendly staff and tasty food. The cocktails were delish too! I just wish it was open for other meals during the day....
Matt Savage
What's not to like? Really great service (the bartender Charles is very knowledgeable and informative), ambiance, and terrific food and drinks.
Patricia Maffei
First time eating there the food and service was great and the desserts were amazing!
Georg Lester
This was one of my favorite places to have dinner. Love the ambiance and the food was spectacular.
Julie Jones
Not only was the food amazing, but the most friendly place I have been to in a long time. Every person I even made eye contact with smiled, said hello and thanked us for coming. It felt like I came over to someone's house for dinner. Wow! Just Wow!
Susan Lynn Hogue
Great food and great service! A definite repeat. Loved everything about it.
Pink Ou
We had a Christmas party over there. Excellent service, food and drink that I have tried.
Christopher J. Meza
The food was enjoyable although the portions were a bit small, service was fantastic and The Presidio...well it's the gorgeous Presidio. All in all it was a very nice evening with friends in an attractive space!
Josef Ludwig
Great food, great view from the porch.. And a blanket to keep u warm.
Stephen Gallagher
Great staff, food and atmosphere
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