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Restaurant Gary DankovsSpruce
Restaurant Gary Danko and Spruce are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Restaurant Gary Danko ranks significantly better than Spruce. Restaurant Gary Danko comes in at #1 in San Francisco with praise from 18 sources like Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and BlackBook.
Restaurant Gary Danko
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
San Francisco Chronicle
Forbes Travel Guide
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800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $70/night
Concierge "Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy."
Fodor's "Be prepared to wait your turn for a table behind chef Gary Danko's legion of loyal fans, who typically keep the reservation book chock-full here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Serving contemporary American cuisine, the Fisherman’s Wharf establishment boasts a 75-seat dining room with light wood shutters, fresh flower arrangements, and white linens." Full review
BlackBook "Itching to drop some bookoo cash on an unforgettable meal? Go to Gary. From the exquisite amuse-bouche to the last drop of port, every detail is flawless."
DK Eyewitness "In spite of the exorbitant prices, Gary Danko has remained one of the favored restaurants in the city for its New American prix-fixes."
Rough Guide Star
"Don't let the location put you off-this understated oasis regularly vies for the title of best restaurant in food-obsessed San Francisco."
Gayot17.0
"Gary Danko thrives amid San Francisco's fine dining scene." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle "There's a reason Zagat has named Gary Danko the most popular Bay Area restaurant for the past seven years." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Gary Danko boasts the most tableside dazzle in town, including tea service, caviar service, cheese cart and flambéed desserts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy." Full review
Spruce Concierge Fodor's
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3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
From $41/night
Concierge "The menu is stuffed with incredibly rich fare—foie gras with grape gelée, veal sweetbreads, sliced potatoes cooked in duck fat, and buttered Maine lobster."
Fodor's "The large space, a former 1930s auto barn, shelters a high-style dining room and a more casual bar and library lounge." Full review
Frommer's "Spruce is still one of the exciting new restaurants in San Francisco, but it's best enjoyed from a seat at the bar while tucking into their fantastic all-natural burger and fries." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chef Mark Sullivan’s awesome house-made charcuterie; and his knack for sneaking hyper-boutique bitterish greens even into meatier dishes like bacon-bolstered sweetbreads lyonnaise." Full review
Rough Guide "Set in a transformed 1930s auto repair shop, Spruce's gorgeous dining room almost trumps its kitchen's glorious (and expensive) New American dishes."
Gayot16.0
"With an ambience that is at once warm and posh, and imaginative dishes borne of impeccable pedigree, big-ticket Spruce somehow manages a playful elegance." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle "Even with minor glitches in food and service most diners walk away satisfied, feeling like they've had a great night out. And at the end of the evening, you really can't ask much more of a restaurant." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"A revamped auto barn with black décor, overstuffed leather seats, an imposing backlit bar and a glowing wine cabinet, Spruce feels like an updated steakhouse." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Spruce is a large designed-to-the-hilt joint that feels like an updated version of your dad's favorite special-occasion steakhouse." Full review
Zagat ""Exceptional" staffers who treat everyone "like VIPs" makes this "elegantly appointed" Presidio Heights haunt perfect for "celebrations and milestone events."" Full review
