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Farallon

450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 956-6969
Ranked #133 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 194 Reviews
Price range: 42 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: American, Californian, Contemporary, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Powell and Mason
Transit: Cable Car, 38 Geary Bus, 1 California Bus
Description: At Farallon, Chef Mark Franz serves coastal cuisine with French influence. The menu changes daily depending on what's fresh. Expect exciting combinations and show-stopping execution.
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Pasadena,Ca.
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Hostess was less than wonderful and that set the tone for the entire meal. The $85 prix fixe is not worth the price IMO and quality was just not there. More

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Vernon, B.C.
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Based on the hype and personal recommendation to eat at this restaurant, i was disappointed. It was pricey and food was only average. However, the server was outstanding and i rewarded her with a big tip. Farallon is a restaurant that specializes in seafood. My mussels appy was good but not great. My main was the recommended Baramundi. It was... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Went to dinner based on recommendation of other tourist we met. It was the best meal we had (close to ever). Our waiter Steve was super More

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CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Not a weak link in the chain! Great decor from the front door all the way through; beautifully unique. Impeccable service, fabulous food, can't wait to go back! They have a great Thursday Happy Hour menu, 6 under $6. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Both myself and Mrs G enjoyed everything we ate and drank. If you are staying locally and you fancy a fish based meal, then go no further. More

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Orlando, Florida
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Our overall dining experience at Farallon was good, although not great. I expected more. While all of our dishes were nicely prepared, nothing stood out as special or unique; nothing was memorable or had any “wow” factor. Farallon could have been any restaurant in any city in America that specializes in seafood. More

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See 3 more reviews by MissM721 for San Francisco
Calgary
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Kind of like a rainforest grill for wealthy adults, the food ESP the seafood is well done and the service is excellent. Have been twice. More

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See 3 more reviews by Benarond for San Francisco
Hampshire, UK
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We were a party of five- 2 local(ish) residents and 2 Brits. Opinions differ on the restaurant and the food but all concur that the price is very high for the content received. The jellyfish decor for some was spectacular - for others was overdone and outdated (and, for me, felt oppressive). Service is slick - a whole team of... More

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San Mateo, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The inside of Farallon is beautiful and the waiter was attentive and informative. We enjoyed a really nice meal, which you would expect for the price, and the waiter helped us choose a nice wine pairing to go with our entrees. The fish was really good, I had the steak, which was equally good. Again, I would say that the... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Superb fish, but a brief menu. Outstanding wine list, service, ambience. More

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