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Slanted Door in San Francisco is a three star Vietnamese restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Embarcadero neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, catering, valet parking, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
Located behind the Slanted Door's kitchen on the Ferry Building's Grand Nave, this upscale to-go counter features many of Chef Phan's specialties, like five-spice chicken -- a generous heap of warm, marinated...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/02/2005
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Dominated by a wall of glass overlooking the Bay Bridge, the clean-lined dining room is large enough to hold the ever-present crowds. A blue-green color scheme plays off the waterside location, and large...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/20/2004
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for lunch on a busy Saturday. The over-priced entrees (five different courses) were just so-so but the desserts really stood out. They were just horrible. We picked three out of the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite what everyone says about its bad points, I guess I got lucky. Reservations were a bit late (9:15pm). I couldn't understand why it was so hard to get reservations at a time/day that I wanted,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wandered into this very attractive establishment craving Asian, Vietnamese being my fav, and very happily realizing this is their speciality. The staff were ok, not overly friendly. Sat at the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat in the bar on a couch, met some nice people, had some nice apps, it was a good time. Food/drinks: very good
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love s. door the food and the location makes this such a wonderful dining experience
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door has great stuff on the menu, and great views of the bay. Here are the pros and cons.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Slanted Door many times and each time it just seems to get more average. The views are great, but the wait staff don't try that hard and the food is so so these days. We waited for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food quality and service here is a smidge better than the Westfield one I think. I've already voiced my displeasure about the repriced $3 chicken buns in my review there. Still, a reliable…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's like American (New) but Vietnamese (New), makes sense right? Opentable might say they are booked, but if you just walk in and say "hey dude, is there any possible way we can get a table for 2?"…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Contemporary Asian food and decor along the bay in the Ferry Building. Genius. They really have some great and interesting dishes. Try lunch here. It's reasonable and the service is much better.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
inflexible, terrible tourist hell. don't go.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just the walk along the dock to The Slanted Door is worth going for. The staff, atmosphere and food are all incredible, too. Supercool interior and neat communal bathroom stalls. Portions are not huge…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Wednesday night close to closing time. They were very kind and took our group of 4 without any hesitation. The service was awesome and food was absolutely amazing. My best friend is a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive but the food is definitely legit. Their pho uses high quality meets and all of their dishes have top quality ingredients. I eat here almost once a week and the food quality is consistently…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yo, this place should have 4 dollar signs, not 3 cuz it's pricier than a %$$@#@. But I gotta give it up to them cuz the food was on point. I guess you're payin for the fancy ambiance cuz even tho…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of my most romantic meals here ever earlier this year. It was a beautiful night and everything we ordered was just right. The drinks went down really well and our waitress was fun and knew…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this was quite a delightful experience. Despite the fact that the cuisine could be found at fractions of the price at your typical Vietnamese joint, I can only recommend this place.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I am always one to try and find a no frills way to enjoy the restaurants with all of the frills. For this one, eat on the backside of the restaurant. Inside the Ferry House, there are little…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to The Slanted Door several times. The spring rolls are fantastic! However, you can get a similar facsimile @ several vietnamese restaurants in the City for half the price. Other…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have never had a bad experience at the slanted door! the food is great, drinks are good... i love the tea by the way.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't know how this place got so popular and packed. I went to Slanted Door before they moved to Ferry Building. I actually enjoyed their previous location which was not too far down the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Vietnamese food. If you make it is fresh ingredient, I guess it is going to be better. It is a little bit pricer than regular Vietnamese but it has much better atmosphere and view. I think it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Clay Pot Chicken makes my stomach happy. *SUBTLE SEGUE* My favorite character in the movie Clay Pigeons is Lester the Molester. *SUBTLE SEGUE OVER*
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend to dinner here last night. We had a reservation at 9:15, went early to have a drink and they sat us at 8:30! They have really great cocktails, most are gin based. The view is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Co-hosted a baby shower here and reserved the private room during the lunch rush hour. Everything went great. The food receives three star, service four star, and the size of the room three star. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was FINE, every other aspect of my dining experience was severely below par. I arrived at Slanted Door at 9 PM with two friends from LA, looking to enjoy a nice Vietnamese dinner. As soon as…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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It's too noisy for my tastes, and the dA©cor is a bit clinical compared to the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a very busy night and scored a spot at the bar top. Our dinner was a bit on the greasy side. I had the pork and it was heavy on the fat, almost like they didn't bother to trim any of it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the most hyped asian restaurant in the city and for good reason: authentic vietnamese flavors, great drinks, nice decor, and a beautiful view. it's too bad you'll never find a table with out a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty expensive for lunch but well worth it. The sandwiches are freaking fantastic. The chicken buns and rolls are spectacular. Usually a relatively long line, but it's quick. Go on a nice day…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical. It was built up so much, and I am normally not a fan of Vietnamese food (I usually find it to be too bland). Lo and behold the food was as awesome as everyone said it would be.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the restaurant is beautiful... casual chic... very cool, modern feel, yet casual at the same time. the large, open space feels appropriate given that it is at the ferry building with gorgeous huge…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This should really be 4.5 stars. This is one of those places that I think I take for granted because it's standard and is consistent. I returned here for dinner for the 1st time in 2 years and I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, damn! Since when did having dinner at the bar become fashionable? If you're like me, when eating by yourself you often choose to sit at the bar just because there won't be a wait.... don't expect…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a busy warm afternoon, Raechelle and I dropped into Slanted Door on the fluke and surprisingly found 2 seats at the bar. Lucky us! We shared the Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Crispy Imperial Rolls,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every meal I have at this place has been terrific. The fresh rolls and sandwiches are my favs.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
25 $ for 2 spits of scallops on my plate? oh HELL no! Enjoying the bay view and havin a dude who pays ur dinner? oh HELL yes!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Something must be said when my mom says she wants to go to Slanted Door. See, whenever I'm with my mom and we want to grab something to eat, the first thing that's out of her mouth is "No Asian food."…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried to get reservations, was told that it was booked. But the reservationist told us that we could try to call in the day of for a cancellation. Well, we were at the Ferry building around 6 p.m.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first meal in San Francisco....and all in all it was a good time. Moises, at the bar, was fabulous....mixed, fresh, inventive cocktails with a smile....wish we could have found a seat at his station…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really really great flavors. Loved the clams as an app an the lamb was good as a main dish. Best Belgium Ale I had was there...Saison Dupont. It was pretty crowded, but it had great views…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their crab noodles and so does my boyfriend. In fact, I thought we had something special until this one time we went there and he quickly proclaimed that he had chosen his dish (crab noodles)…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being Vietnamese I will say this, the food is a little over rated for the price. You can get the same or better elsewhere. What makes up for it is the fresh seafood and the nice ambiance! It makes…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents are in town for the weekend and since I've never checked out Slanted Door and the meal was on them, I figured now was the time to go! I easily made a reservation for tonight earlier in the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fantastic -- as Kimmie N. says below... it's not truly authentic... however, it's wonderful and flavorful and delicious. Our table had a variety of dishes but my favorites were the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, rounded down. Food: 5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the most bland dish i've ever received from a vietnamese palce. lemongrass tofu and veggies sans any real lemongrass. and i am tired of this surcharge for brown rice business. boo.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for dinner and I had made reservations a whole month in advance still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. The place was crowded!! The place looked really modern and stylish. The table…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars rounded up. Good food although a little too crowded for my taste. Half hour in between apps and main courses was disappointing but the food tasted great and our waitress comped one item…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This morning my husband had the great idea to head out to Out the Door for lunch. We had just finished breakfast maybe 30 minutes before he was talking about lunch... Didn't disappoint.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan for the fantastic view and the mini Slanted Door that's open in the Ferry Building. The mini version is great if you need to pick up something light for lunch. But I don't even do that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an update. My last review wasn't as glowing as this one, but let me explain. We walked in, no reservations and were promptly seated. *Surprise* but wait! The server was extremely nice and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view from The Slanted Door is breathtaking. I came here for lunch on a beautiful sunny day and sat at a booth with a clear view of the ocean and the Bay Bridge. I can only imagine it being…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The "Fo Cha" tea was the best green tea I've had in a long time, and they knew how to brew it, how long it should steep, and how bitter it gets. Also, with family-style ordering (group of seven), I got…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I knew I shouldn't have tried "fancy" Vietnamese food. They load up the vermicelli dishes with shredded vegetables and bean sprouts, turning it into more like a salad with a child's handful of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Something about fancy Vietnamese food. Everything is so overpriced and the food was bland. We paid for and enjoyed the view of the bridge more than anything we consumed.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had very high expectations before going there...considering all of the hype and praise surrounding the restaurant. Overall, it was a good restaurant...though, in my opinion, a little over-priced…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I felt compelled to update this review, lest I send someone here only to be disappointed. In recent months they have increased prices not once but twice. Could be understandable in today's economy,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to their newest location at the Ferry Bldg. for a company luncheon and I have to admit that I was not completely impressed. The ambiance was nice and refreshing with all the windows…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't stop coming here. I've become an addict.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, unexpected flavors. A airy and welcoming room right on The Bay. An attentive and attractive staff. What more could you ask for? I love this place for lunch, but it's almost always packed so…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shaking Beef. 'nuff said? This is truly a quintessential San Francisco restaurant, and a place I will go back to time and time and time again! Service has always been fantastic, I've been happy with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strolling through the ferry building Friday during lunch, I decided to get food from here and eat outside on the deck out back. So apparently this place is a 'takeout' version of Slanted Door…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WHY!?! Why isn't there boba near my work! From all the great reviews I've heard about the spring rolls here and food in general at Slanted Door, I was expecting something really satisfying when I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
That's the last time I let my sister handle decisions regarding "SAN FRANCISCO" and "FOOD" !!!!! It's really too bad Yelp doesn't support smiley faces (or in this case an unhappy ones) because the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good meal, portions perfect sizes so that you can order lots and try many different things. The only downside to the restaurant is the toilets! They only have four for the entire restaurant and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The imperial rolls were amazing. But it all went downhill from there. First, there were 17 of us and we had a pre-fixe menu where we could choose 3 appetizers and 3 entrees from the menu. So we did.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I also came here because of a friend's birthday. I just ordered whatever I felt like eating that night, and that night it happened to be duck. I wouldn't call it Vietnamese food, but more of a fusion…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
...lunch today with a friend...we both loved everything...service was perfect, wait persons friendly and helpful...the sauteed daikon and rice cake was wonderful...i'd go again in a second...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Slanted door (Ferry building location) was last year. Since then I've been there 2 more times. First time was the best. There were 7 of us dining at lunch time and we got to do…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of traditional vietnamese food....but everything, EVERYTHING tasted wonderful. This place takes the best parts of asian food & puts them all on the same menu. Plus, amazing service!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here yesterday for a business lunch, and it was my first time at the restaurant. All I can say is, Yes. Yes, the food is really good. I can usually parse out the ingredients in whatever I am…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good, we liked the food. The staff were nice. But for what we got, it was expensive. If we had gone to a Chinese restaurant we would have had clay pot chicken and not left hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, I just like being here, even if it takes a few....ok more than a few minutes to get a drink. You gotta have their trendy cocktails and find a drenched paper menu to order some serious…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, pretty good food. This place rocks in the evening too. Had dinner here with some good friends. No kids this time so we took advantage of that and ordered a bunch of drinks. My…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My expectation was set too high....this is the most booked place on opentable.com and I heard it takes at least a month to get a reservation. After numerous attempts, I finally got a dinner…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what blessing I've been given but the parking, seating, and line gods like to smile upon me. I know nothing of this "incredibly long line" others mention. I do not doubt its existence,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my vietnamese girlfriend was visiting from denver and wanted to get her ferry building fix. she is quite the food critic as she is an excellent cook herself. when she suggested, i said okie dokie! we…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service was super fast. The apps came out almost immediately. We had the scallops, beef carpaccio and spring rolls. All of which were delicious. The entrees were equally as good. My faves were the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I hadn't stepped in to the *newer* location of Slanted Door until this last weekend, I was totally surprised and a bit overwhelmed by the non-Mission surroundings. It was great that the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
listen, i know we all feel better about ourselves when we get a chance to be snooty to those that we deem "lesser," but when you are in the customer service business, you don't get to give in to these…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The vegetarian spring rolls are FABULOUS! Portabello mushrooms, noodles, tofu, small amount of carrots and mint leaves all wrapped up, chilled and served with a delicious peanut based spicy sauce.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going to go here on the weekend, be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. We didn't have one so this review comes from eating dinner at the bar. Everything here was excellent, except…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
...Out The Door's pretentious older brother.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bar was hoping, servers were running and people were dining. Everyone from tourists getting a view of the bay bridge to the business men and women enjoying a much deserved cocktail and the end of a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really? After all the rant and reviews? this place is nothing to write home about.. If you really want good asian food.. go to chinatown.. expensive, and the wait staff weren't too friendly either...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here after picking up our race bibs for the Run SF Marathon. We were seated way in the back, cafeteria-style seating. At first it felt weird/uncomfortable sitting with strangers, but after a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a pork meatball bahn mi here and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I would have liked some pickled daikon on it, but otherwise it was solid. At $9 it's kind of hard to justify…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It all started with the client from out of town paying my office a surprise visit, and a small panic as I realized that all of the usual spots for apps and drinks were taken. We (party of 6) decided…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is a wonderful place to have a pricey meal. Every time my husband and I go there, we are very pleased. The service, food, atmosphere, and gin and tonics are fantastic. When you…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE PLACE: Very pretty, well decorated, nice location. The bathroom has an attendant who inspects each stall after someone leaves to make sure it's presentable for the next customer, loved that.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got the lemongrass pork vermicelli noodle bowl. Oh man, this sucker was delicious. I had just eaten an entire order of garlic fries from the restaurant across the way, Taylor's, which were insanely…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
