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An intimate venue located in San Francisco's historic Ferry Building
4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend (a regular at NOPA) and I sat at the chef's table. The chef's table has a great view of the hustle and bustle of the kitchen (if you're into that.) We had the:wood oven baked egg -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They let their extremely loud, drunken and obnoxious patrons mill about the sidewalk outside for hours on end. Because they are open late, this can sometimes mean past the wee midnight hours - every...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here just for small plates and cocktails with a friend I hadn't seen in awhile... we sat at the bar, after waiting for seats for about ten minutes. The bartenders here are fantastic, if a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only con: after dinner, I was so STUFFED I had a difficult time walking to our bus stop in my tight jeans and heels.Highlight: Thank you, Nopa for introducing me to the Blood & Sand cocktail....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried NoPa last night after years of hearing rave reviews and I have to say, I was not disappointed. Let's cut to the chaseFood - 4 stars. Definitely try the goat cheese starter, the smelts...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with two girlfriends to try out the place. We didn't have reservations and the place was crowded on a Sunday night. We waited for some seats at the long table, which is free seating....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good but not great. They love to use bacon- bacon flat bread, bacon cauliflower, even bacon ice cream. My main complaint would be the wait time we experienced between the appetizer and entree (about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner there Sunday night, on the way back from Monterey. Found parking no problem, a single seat at the bar, no problem. The bartender was cool, hopefully I didn't offend him by starting with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After somewhat avoiding Nopa the last couple of years (mostly due to my mild outrage that a restaurant would actually name themselves after one of those not-quite existent in-between neighborhoods,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Showed up late for the dinner par-tay and they escorted me to the table; raves and rahs from the consumers of pork chop, chicken and lamb ensured. While there, creme brulee, mini doughtnuts w/ honey...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think NOPA is a case of The Emperor's New Clothes and cannot understand the popularity.....There is no parking, no valet, and only make wrong when the customer mentions this. The restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever my boyfriend and I leave dinner at almost any other restaurant in SF one of us will say, "We should have gone to NOPA." A lot of SF restaurants feel like they are trying too hard, but NOPA is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect to run into mortgage brokers, lawyers, and accountants here because the bar is where they like to do a lot of their drinking, evidently. The kitchen, on the other hand, is a little less serious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat here. The Moroccan vegetable tangine with toasted almonds and lemon yogurt tastes exactly how it sounds... mmmmm. The seared duck breast with borlotti beans and artichokes is seared to perfection-...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are three restaurants that I consider faves in the city:1. Gary Danko for the frou-frou fancy dinners2. Starbelly for the ridiculously great value and casual fun3. NOPA for the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So NOPA wasn't in my San Francisco budget in September 2009, but I had a culinary obligation to tell you that their Dessert menu currently includes:BACON BRITTLE ICE CREAMDid you read that??...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites. The prices are steep, but you get what you pay for - the food is excellent. What I love about Nopa is the attention to detail - the attentive staff, the promptness, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great cocktails, great food, great atmosphere, great service. What more can you ask for! It was packed even on a Sunday night and still filled when we left at 10:30. That in itself speaks for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Just wow. I had a birthday dinner here with my friends last week, and I don't think I've ever seen everybody clean their plates so thoroughly. This is even after eating an appetizer, bread, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, but my wife & I thought it was grossly overpriced for what you get. We realize you have to pay the lease on the beautiful space, but we didn't sign the contract so why do we have to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the standard of all our dining experiences. We dine out regularly and after we finish we always ask ourselves "how does it compare to Nopa?" For quality and taste of food, atmosphere, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The whipped goat cheese is to die for. The tomato salad was out of this world. The flatbread was good. The pork chop was unbelievably delicious....except...why was it bright red near the bone?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner with a friend. The place is very cool and spacious, with a upstairs seating area. We made reservations, so I am not sure how long a normal wait would be without reservations. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am very impressed with NOPA. We had reservations for 9:15, and I called to say that we would be about 15 minutes late, they said no problem, and when we arrived we had to wait only 5 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was at the bar had to wait a 1 hour to find a seat. Had the pork chop which was fucking good . The bacon brittle ice cream was the best.service was very good coming from the bartenders even though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always lively, always delicious. The bar is great.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy busy busy, flatbread and pork chop were yum. Sat at the bar. Had fish, fish was okay. i would really give it 3.5 because the wait was terrible and so was parking. bartenders were nice, tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am only reviewing the grassfed burger. 5 STARS. Best burger I have ever ever had. Delicious! Oh, and the mural in the restaurant is really cool.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. They use fresh ingredients, change up the menu regularly, have fantastic service, & great ambiance. I love it. Oh yeah, and it's open late (2am). Alejandro is the man. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOPAssing Divis, no going to Popeye's because the line is shorter, no going home and making leftover meatloaf.NOPAssing on the flat bread with goat cheese- you will regret it the rest of your life....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: Busy, but in a good way. Open late. Service: Attentive despite the restaurant's busy-ness. Food: Excellent. Burger. Fries. Tomato salad. Pork chops. Price: Moderate, not too pricey for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic!We had the pork ribs appetizer and corn soup. Both were great, however the ribs were the best I've ever eaten!My wife had the pork chop and I had the roast chicken, my chicken was cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pork chop ever. Hands down. Sorry House, this one takes the cake. A meaty cut, extremely flavorful and juicy even without any pomogranate sauce. Their burger also very very good, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you NOPA, I can't get you off my mind. I was introduced to NOPA by a new friend and fellow food lover, I loved the food so much it took me awhile to put my thoughts into this review. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here at 1230 am recently, which was the best LATE NIGHT meal i've had.The atmosphere is the best part about NOPA. It was still packed and alive. We ordered the olive oil poached albacore and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If only we could give half stars! Nopa deserves an additional 1/2 a star just for serving great food till late at night. Thanks Nopa!!! As you can tell my friend and I were just looking for good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the mist of gentrification on North Of Panhandle Area, NOPA, is a great addition. It was my first time there, and we didn't have any reservations, however, good thing they had two bar seats by the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my! What a delightful dinner at Nopa. My sister and I sat upstairs above the kitchen -- so fun to watch them cook. The pork chop and pappardelle was scrumptiously delicious and the desserts were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been wowed here but all in all a great restaurant. Local and sustainable product in a nice albeit noisy atmosphere. Staff here is top notch and super friendly. The fact that they are open...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
to be perfectly honest.. this place kind of sucks! the waiters take forever to get to you and the menu is really not even understandable! I ordered the chicken and it was pretty bland..and my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fuxake- as if this place needs another five-star review.. but i do understand sharing experiences:i was so not prepared to be impressed at 11:00pm on a Tuesday after work. i've heard people talk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for my boyfriend's 23rd birthday. This place was PACKED! You definitely gotta make reservations. The atmosphere was awfully awesome! :D We ordered so much food! The duck was very savory!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Tuesday with a couple of my old coworkers. I was kind of excited to finally try this place out as the reviews on Yelp were pretty good. Parking was a bit of a bitch....circled a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pork chop ever....EVER. I can't wait to go back again!The calamari was a very good appetizer, and my husband's burger was pretty damn tasty as well. The place was PACKED on a Friday night, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the city for about a year now and have been to NOPA a couple time's...the first was a couple months after I moved here and the second time was a couple weeks ago. They seemed to change...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
: good late night eating that does not equate to grease grass-fed burger with fries ($13) was delish! bun not overwhelming and meat so amazing! say no to corn-fed beef! got seated promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always want Nopa last minute on a friday after work or a lazy sunday at 6pm. Unfortunately walking in here last minute is a royal pain in the ass. Hovering at the bar or community table comes down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing I can say will really change the opinion of this place. I absolutely love it. We sat on the second floor looking above the kitchen. It actually turned out to be a great spot because I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
medium-to-high priced hip joint. there is a gentle scent of pac heights among the crowd though the restaurant is set in it's namesake, but it doesn't sting or anything ;) remember, I am a closet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love NOPA! I went for the first time last night and had the best service I have experienced since moving here a year ago. NOPA seemed extremely well staffed and our server took lots of time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed NOPA. We had a reservation and were seated on time...it amazes my how often that DOESN'T happen elsewhere. Once seated my hot girlfriend noticed a couple of seats open at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this wins the award for "world's most popular restaurant across the street from a Popeye's." Jeff J and I drink at Bean Bag a lot (I mean A LOT) so sometimes we stumble over and find that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I don't know what to say that hasn't been said 1448 times before. I had myself a really fucking good meal there. The flat bread (bacon, white corn) was as good as I'd heard. The pork chop was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh...NOPA. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary meal. Your relaxing atmosphere was so very comfortable and the martinis welcomed the evening with cool finesse. My vegetable tagine surprised me with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa is a pretty popular restaurant within my circle of friends and while I've only eaten there once, I'm not quite as ready to jump up and down shouting its name from the rooftops. But is it good?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't think NOPA needs yet another review, but I would rate it within the top 4-5 places to eat in San Francisco. The atmosphere is just phenomenal with high ceilings, a mezzanine section that feels...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and drink, but insufferable yuppie clientele runs wild here; no rule for bar seating except the law of the jungle. (Some places do have lists, to replace the clawing with order and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A real chef cooks here. Food is fine, fine, fine... Nopa is fun, casual, young, loud, and sophisticated.... friendly staff to the extreme. The service is unreal... for example, I asked our waiter if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the NOPA buger. It made me squirm with delight. Juicy meat goodness.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was planning on heading home yesterday when I received a tweet from Nopa, mentioning they would have 9 hour bolognese and homemade pappardelle on the menu. I'm a sucker for almost anything cooked long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A group of 7 of us met there for dinner Saturday night. We did not have reservations but staked the place out at 5:30 in hopes of a seat. They were able to accommodate us upstairs right at 6pm. We sat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find myself coming here for bday parties often as the place is big and great for large groups. There are alot of dates and couples in Nopa, but I think the noise level makes it better for crowds....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said? It's definitely not the place to go if you're looking for a quiet, intimate setting. But if you're into something more lively, with great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They make a good Manhattan. The place is always buzzing even on a rainy Sunday night like last night.I got the burger, which was suitably juicy & nicely accompanied by pickled onions. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit on the pretentious side, but really really really good. My girlfriend and I went for the burger and we're not disappointed. It didn't turn out quite a big as it looks like in pictures, but was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're just scanning through this review, please at least read the next line.We made a mistake of coming to NOPA without a reservation. I shall not make such a mistake upon my next visit. Since, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can snag some seats at the bar or communal table, there's plenty of people watching and great drinks to boot. My rotisserie chicken and CR's short-ribs were filling, but taste-wise I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I live around the corner and I think it is only ok. really.... the food is average. maybe if you are from the marina and excited to slum it in a hip hood then you will love their fancy martinis and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OoO those Pork chops are friggin AWESOME... talk about juicy tender goodness.. Thought that all the yelp reviews and my friends were overhyping it.. BUT I was pleasantly wrong. Yay to PORKCHOPS! haha....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at NOPA is definitely tasty. My biggest complaint is the lack of vegetarian options. There was only one veggie entree. However, there were a few starters that qualified. Would I go back?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa rocks. Great food, nice staff, and a bar that was clearly stocked by a connoiseur. Outstanding.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa has the best burger... FOR SURE.atmosphere is excitingthey give you an amuse bush...community table and community hand washing stations...very sanfrancisco...GOTTA TRY IT!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVEDouble cut pork chopsSexy drinks -very innovative Lofty room with professional wait staff cute :)Pizza quoting Rachel Zoe "I DIE" tmI LOVE ate here last year around this time... my heart...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just stopped here to have dinner with some friends as they highly recommended it. This is a spendy little place but the service and food definitely proved why. Food - 4 1/2 stars, service - 5 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was fortunate to have a friend stop by on a drive-through from Los Angeles to Seattle -- and that he arrived at 10:00 p.m. in the evening as it gave me a chance to recommend Nopa up on Divisidero....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA is a pretty awesome place to come eat at. It's hard to get a reservation, but you can always hang around the bar and score a spot there. The cocktails are very good, and watching the bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stylish, with amazing food made with freshest seasonal ingredients and open late, this restaurant is a perfect combination of NYC hustle-n-bustle and CA eco-chic.Wait staff is friendly, drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to a group dinner last night. We went an hour earlier because they do not take any reservation. The bar drinks is pretty good, i had the Wash House. So, they seated us around 6ish and we got to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super great "Italian" food. Great but slow-paced service. Great local, fresh ingredients
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a late night spot, this is it!! Excellent service. Excellent food! Excellent wine!! And they are open till 1 am every night.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dont think my review will be any surprise to anyone out there. NOPA is a great choice for a good group or an nice date. My GF and I showed up with no reservation and had to wait about 30 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of San Francisco's best restaurants. Very busy, so don't hurry. Delicious food; love the appetizersGreat cocktails; brandy drinks? rocked my world.Excellent service.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars all the way around.Have been to Nopa a handful of times and it is consistently superb. The ingredients are uber fresh, flavors are harmonious and savory, portions are most generous. Full bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's good to know someone at a place like this or you'll be waiting a long time. i don't know anyone. i'm still waiting to eat here again. the drinks are awesome. i don't drink anymore but if i did,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YAY! I finally got to eat here! My friend wanted to take me out for a late, late, late, late, late birthday dinner. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get a reservation because I've heard this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place didn't leave me with any reason to come back soon. I had the pork chop which was good, the flavor was definitely satisfying, however, maybe it's just a bit overpriced. all that to say, i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really? Should I bother writing anything here that you haven't heard already? Probably not. truth: Nopa's food is going to kick you right in the dick/vagina. (in a good way)truth: The Burnt Honey...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth my effort in having to make a reservation 1 month in advance.The service was good however.We enjoyed the runner beans app. and the gem lettuces.My brined pork chop was pumped-up, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed NOPA. The food was delicious and the coctails are very good. The pork chops is the most recommended dish.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I normally am cautious about going to restaurants that highlight chicken and pork chops. I figure that I can cook them at home. I must say though...the pork chops at NOPA were amazing. I am in love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm...overratedthe food wasn't spectacular or memorable. i dont get the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a second time. This time we decided to sit at the booth, not the bar. Waiters don't even bother to look at you. After I ordered with the waiter asked my friends, "And what do you two ladies...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to come here for the bar ever since I met one of the bartenders at the SF Chefs event. He made some mean drinks there, and a wanted some more classic-ish, liquor heavy drinks. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice because of hunger due to not eating before attending a show at The Independent. The first time I went here, we had to wait for 30 minutes. Went to the bar for drinks and I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really starting to think I would never get to try this restaurant. It seems like it has been on my list of places to get to forever. Thank goodness for my pal Cat who went here with me on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made reservations a little over 2 weeks in advance, but still got 9pm seats. Since it was our first time, we had to try:- Flat bread- Pork chops- Rotisserie herbed chickenThe flat bread was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really amazing, great food, fun atmosphere. beautiful place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA? One of the best places in SF? Really? I mean. Really?It has it's charm and is the best thing on the block (except for the bar on the south corner that has an Ike Turner drink - shot of bourbon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another restaurant added to the illustrious birthday dinners exclusive club.Good vibes, nice staff, complimentary bites!Pork ChopChicken and Mashed PotatoesOur waitress was veeery excited about mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was very noisy and very crowded. The food was, by and large, very good.The Good:The warm goat cheese and beet salad. The cheese was fantastic and it was free since we had to wait so long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great food spot if you are with someone or in a group. They are VERY inconsiderate towards the single/business traveler. They will tell you we might be able to accomodate a single after 10:30PM or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely exquisite food - as good as it gets. This place never disappoints, not when it's packed to the gils with people. We still received prompt and friendly service from our bartender while we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting so much more than I got. Let us begin w/ the space, big, open and loud as hell. The food was passable. We started w/ the flat bread with early girl tomatoes, mozzarella and basil...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quintessence.What could possibly beat a burger and some booze at the bar of NOPA!In fairness, the whole damned menu at NOPA deserves serious props here. But at this moment my memories are flooded with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I used to love this place. But after a couple of months' unavoidable break, a friend & I went there last night. The hostess, service, and drinks were all great (and the food tasted great), but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars with over 1400 reviews speaks for itself. The quality of food here is on point. There is not a huge sign in the front that says Nopa, and it can be easily mistaken for just some other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were staying near Union Square and just wanted to get the hell away from the tourists! I had a friend recommend NOPA, and after reading Yelp, I really wanted to try it during my week in San...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMM!!!! finally made the trip over here after some good convincing from friends and, of course, fellow yelp reviews. the food was delicious. the bacon/goatcheese flatbread was very tasty (which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got reservations here after calling week after week even on Sundays for a Friday reservation. Its hard to get in but once you do....you will experience the best in New American cuisine. Open...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent restaurant in a not-so-great neighborhood. The atmosphere is beautiful and the lighting perfect. It is noisy, however, so if you want to be able to carry on a conversation,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! This falls easily into my top 10 fave restaurants in SF. Seriously delicious food, and the the price is right.Signature Pork chop was moist and the sauce was delicious, Duck well cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is always a nice little late night treat. I wish I could give it a 4.5 to make it stick out from the rest of the 4 star crowd. I save my 5 stars for food made for the gods though so it's stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We "scored" 9:30pm reservations on a Saturday evening which when we showed up, seemed like a blessing. It was PACKED, definitely a very happening place. The noise level is loud though I don't recall...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I've ate at in SF. I seriously enjoyed everything. Flat bread, tomato soup, beans, albacore, ricotta cheese plate, & Gruyere cheese burger. I can't wait to go back to try...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I am giving them two stars is because of who I was dining with. I am so disappointed was so excited to try Nopa. The service absolutely was horrible! We sat there for almost 15 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Simply: decent food less than fair service. I could go into the strange encounter I had with the waitress but that would be negative and that's not what I'm about. The burger was satisfying and cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: Big price. Little portions. No bread. Expanded: We were a party of six. We had reservations and got seated right away. The wait staff is excellent. The drinks were great. Unusual bitters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa just SCREAMS San Francisco, and maybe that alone could explain why I like it so much. But wait, there's more...The cocktails are killer. They've got an incredible liquor selection and mix up some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
much hyped up. the drinks lived up to it. the entrees were good but not great. i had the burger. maya had the fish. i am getting the pork chop next time i roll thru cuz that thang looked juicy as a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well all I can start by saying is I am so glad to see how hard these folks worked on getting rid of everything commercial in there wine and spirit selections. Kudos to Jeff for finding Nehay and Chris...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once but it was a really good experience. Atmosphere was chill and the waitress was very attentive. I ordered the Bleu Cheese Burger here and holy cannoli it was so worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to eat in city!!! and for so many reasons...First the staff is awesome, very friendly, fun, and really attentive. 5 star customer service!!As for the food it is outstanding. The pork...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going back again and sticking to my guns the next time. I had to deduct a star but hoping it will be returned upon my next dining experience here.The service was fine, but our entrees were a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to go to NOPA for dinner on a random Monday night a few weeks ago and we got a reservation right away. We got seated right away upon arrival and there were a few empty tables. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can now see why this place is always packed and it's so hard to get a reservation. Food is delicious, drinks are good, prices are very reasonable, the restaurant is nice although crowded, service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't really write a well-rounded review. On the bartenders suggestion, I ordered a burger my very first time here and I've never ever been able to order anything else. It's perfect. Medium rare....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The host staff here is RUDE. Ok, so there's nothing that bothers me more than walking into a store or restaurant where THE HELP is rude. Excuse me but, I can afford to be here, and you work here for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive heard the many praises from friends about NOPA and usually when too many people are hyping the place up, im on the fence about truly believing it will live up to that hype until ive tried it for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I went on the wrong night but I wasn't thrilled. I went late night because it was the only decent place open but almost fell asleep inside because of the lack of service. The food was ok....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never, ever had a bad dish at NOPA. That is, until two weeks ago. And it wasn't for lack of perfect execution, I just thought there was way too much dressing on my little gem salad dish. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been suspicious of the crowd at NOPA. Passing it on my way home from work everyday, seeing throngs of people somewhat crowded into what appeared to be a massive space, I never got the feeling it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Kitty! Thanks for your patience and wonderful cocktails.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. Everything was delicious. NOPA opens at 5, but they don't serve dinner till 6. Since we were not able to make a reservation on such short notice, I figured we would just eat at the bar. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend saw this place on the food network, when Guy Fieri was featuring places that serve interesting things with bacon, and then he insisted that we make a special trip to go try it.We made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I reluctantly write about NOPA, since my positive review will make it harder to get a table! NOPA is my very favorite place to get a great Manhattan, fantastic service even when crowded. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best pork chop maybe anywhere. The rabbit was very, very good. Service is excellent. The hostess is a little smug. Overall, it's a great time.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, so THIS is what the fuss is all about! I finally made it to NOPA last week for dinner with my sister. Despite being quoted an hour-and-a-half wait for a two-top, the hostess grabbed us at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for all occcasions, except street parking so cab it. Great place to meet friends for a drink and a bit at the bar, to have a full on sit down dinner or grab a late bite if you're in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, it's rare that after 3 years a restaurant is better than I remember it to be. Nothing new to add except that my meal last night was exceptional (flatbread, fried little fish, burger, pork chop,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was all set to be really disappointed by this place. i was turned off by the difficulty in getting a reservation. i'd tried 2-3 times to get a reservation with 24 hours notice (i believe once i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
do i really need to add on to the 1000 reviews for this place? yes apparently i do because while the main reason for my coming here was to try the pork chops (i'm not sure it lived up to the hype as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the restaurants in San Francisco, Nopa is my favorite, and I always find myself going back for dinner, drinks, friends, late-night, what have you. They're just always consistent in the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic. Sat upstairs overlooking the kitchen which kept things interesting, especially since I was on a rather boring first date. (Note: not a typical first date place, i.e. see prices)Complex...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites in the city...especially for late night dinning. Had another great meal here the other night. The service can be a little slow given they are always so busy but the drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. I really liked that it was packed, but didn't really feel like it at our table. We sat upstairs and it didn't seem noisy at all. They did a nice job with the service. The best kind...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten here several times and the food has always been solid fare, not amazing, but fresh, local, and simply prepared.. Showed up the other night was told over an hour wait (we had called before...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, consistent, delicious food, and impeccable service. I won't go on because more than a thousand Yelpers have already expounded. So why not five stars? When I see more plate surface...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Monday evening with a friend expecting to easily get a table (considering the economy and the day of the week), but lo and behold, we still had to wait about 30 minutes...It's a very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here Sat night and ate at the bar with some friends. While every time I come here I'm always blown away by the great experience, wwhat strikes me as even more impressive is how consistent that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back to NOPA to have the BEST cheeseburger ever. It was crazy delicious. You can top it off with either cheddar, Gruyere or blue cheese and their house cured bacon. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
initially people think nopa stands for North Of Pan hAndle. but it's just NOrth PAnhandle. the restaurant nopa lies in the divisadero corridor.regardless, i cruised to nopa around 7ish on a thurs. 1...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the Western Addition neighborhood for two decades now. I respect my neighbors who have lived here a lot longer. When I talk to them, I ask whether they've ever heard of NOPA (North of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: Nice decor, darkly lit, open kitchen view where you can see all the chefs cooking your meal especially since we sat on the 2nd floor!Service: Our waitress was great even though we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my three years of living in San Francisco, all I've heard is NOPA this and NOPA that. It took me this long to finally set foot in this place and see what the hype is all about. I can't say that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa is, hands down, a relaxing place to go eat amazing food and drink the best cocktails in town. We sometimes spend there hours eating and drinking. It does not matter how full it is, or how much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sitting upstairs is more intimate while sitting downstairs is more lively.The food was great--the goat cheese with crostini could have been underwhelming but was very flavorful, the burger was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
having eaten at nopa half a dozen times, and enjoying perfectly executed cocktails and food every time, i felt morally obligated to throw in my 5 star rating. the pork chop is what they're famous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger here is probably the best thing on the menu, and greatest value. Everything else is pricier, but I guess with the fact that it's open late everyday makes this place a gem, especially for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I HAD THE BEST CHEESEBURGER OF MY LIFE HERE LAST NIGHTPlus 2 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best burger in town and a fantastic aioli to go with the fries. Plus they're open til late, and it's a great place to go around midnight. If you're going to go during normal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish that the portions were bigger and/or the prices were lower. If the food were not tasty, I would give this place 2 stars for its small-plates snobbery. (On the website, the restaurant advertises...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing - this is the best food I've had in years, probably since dining at Patrick O'Connell's Inn at Little Washington.To begin with, NOPA has a fully stocked bar. I've got 12 different rums...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went a few times and it's always packed when I'm there ... I do tend to bring a crowd.I only had drinks but it was good and I had this green drank since everyone had one. Good, fun, hip crowd ... i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of those "you can not miss this place" kind of joints. A relatively simple menu, but everything is done perfectly! And yes, with 1300 Yelp reviews and a prevailing 4-star rating, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who eats at 1 in the morning? Apparently other than my friends and I, at least 80 other people. haha Came here for my friend's birthday, and I loved this place. Seeing as I went with a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know why it took me so long to check out Nopa. I went once when they opened with a large group and maybe that spoiled the experience. But tonight I had a spectacular meal. Little gem lettuce...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've eaten so far this year, all that at a really reasonable price (around $50 per person with wine). I tried the sardines (not bad), the pork chop (absolutely fabulous, the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night, before seeing a show at the Independent. Even though it was a Tuesday night I was thinking we wouldn't be able to get a table without a reservation (for a decent time before the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are phenomenal and appropriately priced. I particularly can recommend their Caipirinha, which is one of the best to be found outside of Brazil. The appetizer are generally well done as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah, absolutely a must visit restaurant. Parking's a pain, but worth it :) Don't have reservations? Wait at the bar! ~Worth it~!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i absolutely LOVE this restaurant:-shabby/chic-delicious food-fun atmosphere/crowd-awesome wait stafftheir porkchop is to DIE for, i always love coming hear and having a full course meal and spending...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - finally made it to NOPA tonite with 4 great friends. The restaurant made the mistake of putting the 5 of us in the front of the restaurant. We TOTALLY enjoyed the evening and the FOOD was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, maybe the restaurant's quality control is slipping a bit?I haven't seen chef Jossel there recently, possibly too busy concentrating on Nopalito down the street.Their recent offerings had an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic cocktails, and an immense selection of all kinds of booze. At an average cost of $9 each, they're a good price too.Fantastic food as well! The menu changes regularly/seasonally, but it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner on a Tuesday around 6:00 PM, the wait can't be that bad right? WRONG! We walked in to see the restaurant was already packed. The hostess told us that most likely the wait would be 1 hour and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA is one of my standing favorites. Things I look for: comfortable space, design quality, heterogeneous crowd, high caliber food/drinks. All characteristics to be found here. The communal bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm writing a revised review for NOPA and upping it 2 stars to 4 due to improved service & the quality of their food & ethics. We dined there again and even though we had the same waitress, we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few of my friends came to visit San Francisco, and for dinner I decided to take them to NOPA because of all the good things I have heard. To make the NOPA dining experience a good one, I HIGHLY...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd lived in the neighborhood and when I got promoted (because my budget is more Bean Bag across the street - which I heart), was excited to celebrate with a dinner out at a place I'd heard so much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its been said before.. but wow, the best pork chop I've ever had. Simply amazing. Didn't care for the farro, but I'm not much of a farro person to begin with. Just gimme that pork chop!The warm goat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second time around and I am ready to review! Pork chop was off the heezy. I mean, it really was amazing. The warm goat cheese, white bean, and spring salad appetizers were very tasty as well. Finish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reduced from 3 to 4 stars and here's why: Lawrence (co-owner, exec chef), u can't coast on your rep. Service has gotten sloppy, with drink orders slow or unfulfilled. The multiple layers of help are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we've been boycotting this place ever since it opened a few years ago. I thought it was yuppy and snobby and didn't like the crowd it brought into our neighborhood.Boy was I missing out! We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food was great! i had the pasta and it was de-licious! tasted what my partner got and it was equally as goodgood place for bday as its packed and upbeat!would DEF go back! yum.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Calling all pork chop fans: Nopa is the place to be! The pork chop here is tender, juicy, and bursts with flavor.... definitely their best dish and probably the best pork chop I have had in a long,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in a not so great district, right across a Popeye's...I thought I had the wrong place at first and almost walked right past it. However, once you step in, you realize its a place packed with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have to start off by saying that the wait staff and hostess were super attentive. Started with the white bean app. It was so flavorful! I ordered the trumpet pasta and my friend ordered the halibut. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fabulous dinner...cocktails, ambiance, sommelier, waiter, hostess, fabulous night indeed! three hours and doors closing behind us...always a treat.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superlative experience from start to finish, perhaps enhanced by the fact I had not had a meaty full meal in a couple of weeks. The smoked porkchop, thick and juicy, melted in my mouth. Side of sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
man I've blown some coin in this joint...this may be the best collective group of mixologists in the city.As a cocktail snob - it sounded so lame until I tried my friends...the Blue Bottle Espresso...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wine was delicious. bar staff are too accommodating and it was really packed but they see you. dinner was good. ate almost all of their vegetarian dishes. beans, cheeses and bread. i will go back...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right when we walked in, I could tell that the place was headed in the right direction. It was completely packed from the long bar to all the tables. There wasn't one open table on a Sunday night, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for some late night spirituals and to send off our friend who's getting married and moving out of SF. I'm glad he picked NOPA for his goodbye party because I got to try a wide variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Appetizer: Fava beans, feta & tomatoesMain course: Pan seared halibut on bed of greens, potatoes Cocktail: St. Innocent Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, OregonWine: Audoin Chardonnay - FranceYou might...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today. Awesome. I really wanted the flat bread with sausage, but as a newly converted vegetarian I instead ordered the Baked Giant White Beans and Goat Cheese Crostini...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance of this place, it's a great place to meet friends and have a drink. Go for the meat dishes, which they're known for. I had a pasta dish which was so-so. The french fries also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazing. The restaurant is simple and to the point in a good way. Loved the service, the drinks, and you can't go wrong with the entrees.Tip: If you can't get a reservation/last...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hadn't been to NOPA in over a year, but popped in with 2 friends for a late dinner Saturday night. Who knew they served until 1 am? Anyway, my meal was pretty killer. Started with an Old Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No bad choices here. Pork chop was stand out, but salad and fish dishes were just as good.Deserves the reputation, but come prepared to spend because everything here is tempting, and it can get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
do you really want to spend $25 on 4 ounces of halibut a few vegetables, and (if you are still eating red meat, chorizo...--FYI red meat is bad for you). ok wine list at $8-$15 each. so you get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved it; the food, the service and the company!Our appetizers:Warm goat cheese, pickled beets, frisA�e and crostini.Fried delta asparagus, lemon aioli and pimenton.EntrA�es:Rotisserie...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa is one of the best dining experiences in the city. Try going right at 5:30 and enjoy a terrific little light bar menu - their cocktails are fantastic and thankfully consistent. The door staff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. The funny thing is, I forgot that I'd been here already, and after a friend of a friend who lives in NYC highly recommended it, my bf and I have wanted to try it out. Normally,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I are awful at planning so of course we come here on a Saturday night with no reservation. They tell us it will be a 1.5-2 hour wait...we tough it out. The bar was packed and so was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went home to San Francisco, and had dinner here with some friends. I haven't lived in the Bay Area in awhile, so I was really interested to check out a restaurant on Divisadero - I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the sopaidillas dessert. Killer burnt caramel sauce.Eat the burger. The meat is cooked in a killer way.Have a cocktail. Those are pretty killer, too.And did you know "lamb quarters" are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, NOPA is foodie heaven - it's perfection. It's REAL food, with serious attention and love for flavor, fresh ingredients and unique combinations. This is the type of place that chefs go to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for a birthday dinner with friends, sat upstairs and was blown away! Kyle was our server and he was GREAT. While I've been a fan if the roast chicken at Zuni for many years, I think it has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was my 2nd time here. party of 4 for notcalvin's birthday! the flatbread of spicy fennel sausage appetizer is always a must! since the waitress recommended the baked orccehiette pasta, i decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to visit my friend in SF with the bf and she made reservations for NOPA for us 3. My friend has eaten here before and raved about the "best pork chops ever" but said that we should try it for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like just about everything about this place. The space, the vibe, the food, the libations. The scene is just right for what I like for a medium splurge dinner. The staff is friendly and the crowd is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am the 1316th review for Nopa. But amazingly enough not a lot of people know about this place. Whenever I bring up Nopa, they automatically think Napa. And they are just staring at me like I have no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live right next to Nopa, so I'm there every couple weeks and the place is consistently delicious. The hamburger (rare with blue cheese) is the best in the City (in my humble opinion), the pork chop...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand what the hype is all about. There's always a long wait at this place and the food isn't even that good. I mean, it's decent but I expect more for a place that requires reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
re-review: my third time at nopa was the best. heres everything!-warm goat cheese with beets and frisee. still delicious, of course-pisco sour. a different drink, thats for sure, mainly because of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hipster, fresh, and cozy - this is a great place to bring a date or a small group of friends or just a chic friend of yours to catch up and relax over a bottle of wine. The food is great, everything's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray, they are a lot better.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I'd prefer to write a review based on a more thorough sampling of the menu and ambiance during normal dinner hours I give this place major props for being open, specifically, having their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone is talking about how wonderful the food at NOPA is. So I decided to venture off to check it out last night.It was crowded which usually signals a good thing. I understand that the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am too poor and impatient to pay for and wait to eat at NOPA, but I've made very good use of their wonderful bar. I have to say their bartenders are great, as in great freaking cocktails, and damn...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a recommendation from a co-worker, I ventured to NOPA. I had friends in town from So Cal and wanted to show them a San Francisco dining experience. While my co-worker loved the restaurant, a few of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went to Nopa on a weekend visit to SF. We found out about if through and friend of a friend and loved it. We read some of the reviews on Yelp before going and based on them I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Snacks, Drinks, Service ! Kicks arse! The most impressive demonstration of the Food and Beverage craft I have enjoyed in a long time. I look forward to my next visit. SOON!
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool spot for a drink, they have great beer, and it's a plus for being open late. The ambiance was chill, and I didn't mind the wait in line, but the food was not that great and it took a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing!!! Get the pork chop and the bacon ice cream/cornbread dessert. You will not be sorry. Everything I've had from here is great. The bartenders are top notch... hopefully you get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding dining experience. Food - fresh local organic ingredients, classic bistro-inspired menu adapted and evolved with innovative ingredients, flavors, or textures made every dish we tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truth be told, I was very skeptical about this place before I was dragged there by my better half, who, like everyone else, had heard good things about it from a friend.As you know, restaurants like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took me over 3 years to finally make it in, although I have been hearing its praises sung since it's inception. And I was concerned I had stacked the odds against having a great experience:1) I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phenominal cocktail innovation...creative and ever changing menu both only driven by what fresh, at it's best and in season! Very hard to just pop by for a bite, however worth the wait...open late...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the kitchen is open late for a place like this!? What!?I remember my first time here, 1am and we were standing around outside looking at their menu trying to decide if we should go in or not as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nom.nom.nom. it's good to know someone at a place like this or you'll be waiting a long time. i don't know anyone. i'm still waiting to eat here again. the drinks are awesome. i don't drink anymore...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with NOPA last week. I've been meaning to come here for years and finally made reservations for my family before Wicked. We showed up at 5:30pm, right as they were opening, and sat at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what else can i say that hasnt been said? my new favorite restaurant. the staff was so accommodating--came in @ 12:50am after a show and no one rushed us. love this place and cant wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visit the awesome city of San Francisco often for conferences and to see friends, and I usually have to take a relatively late evening arrival flight from Atlanta. We usually made do with delivery,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. One of the rare places you can get excellent food past midnight. Service is impeccable, food is consistently good, bartenders are ultra-professional, and the lively crowds will make you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stick to a girlfriends night-out (garlic is in everything), but the food is solidly good, as are the cocktails. Favorites: flatbread appetizer, as well as the white bean/feta side dish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA is really a great place, but you MUST have reservations unless you enjoy waiting for a table for 40,000 hours. A group of 7 of us met for drinks last night there at 8:15. Down by the bar is was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've got 2 kids. One that is 6-weeks old and the other that is 15-months. So, let's just say, I am not that into taking my free time (which is all of 50 seconds a day) to write reviews but my dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm Moroccan Vegetable Tangine with Almonds. Any restaurant that serves food with almonds is alright with me. It came with Lemon Yogurt too which I'm sure would've been great but I asked them to not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NoPa, SoMa, Potrission, TenderNob, Deco Ghetto...I don't know when/where the hell some of these real-estate names sprung, but they certainly weren't around when I was a kid in SF. Must we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would say, this type of restaurant has the class of high a end restaurant such as Michael Minas/Gary Danko; however, because their prices are very reasonable and affordable, I have to give it a 5...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Service was unpretentious but knowledgeable. Everyone inside is casually dressed but in a hip way. It's a place that most people will feel comfortable in. I'd feel fine bringing both...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOEMMGEE!! I loved this place. The atmosphere is great, the bartenders, hostess and waiters were soo nice and so helpful! Our waiter especially was really helpful and definitely introduced us to some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa = big fish in a small pondI've waited for quite sometime to write this review as I've been to Nopa on several occasions over the years but for some reason I always hesitated to put it all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alrighty!Yeah, what can I say that 1,379 reviewers haven't said??I went here for a casual get together dinner with a friend and it was great.I really enjoyed my appetizers (goat cheese and asparagus...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, this is a little overdue, but I went back to NOPA for V-Day after more than a year hiatus (from the restaurant, that is!), and was completely blown away by the roast chicken. You think,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many review of this place so i just plan to keep it short an sweet. yes its delicious. There is really no debating that so lets talk about other things. I had the lamb... which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Dessert, unpretentious wine steward, average meal. I am guessing that good company made this dinner better than it was. We tried the Sausage and Fennel flatbread for an appetizer that was very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like NOPA needs another review...I went last week with one of my best lady friends and coming here has been on my list since they opened... I have no idea why I waited so long.Walked in at 7:30 on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. 10 p.m. on a Monday night about a month ago I ended up Nopa, it was packed! I sat at the bar near where they prepared the food.When Nopa first opened, I had drinks and appetizers so I had no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't get better then this in SF right now; a current top 10 restaurant. If they have the little fried fish - GET THEM!A lot of restaurants could learn a lot from NOPA.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I went here for dinner. We were going to sit at the community table but decided to sit at the bar instead. NOPA has tasty and unique cocktails to chose from. For dinner I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had heard so much about NOPA that we had to give it a go on an evening when we were seeing a show at The Independent down the street. When our cab pulled up to the restaurant the noise from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An update. This time I ordered the pork chop and let me tell you, heaven!!! I was a lot more adventurous mixing up the cocktails,and made a discovery: they are ALL good!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but the best serviceOrganic and made to orderPeople friendly to the coreAttentive and great customer service.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seem to always come to NOPA when the decision of where to dine is left up to poor little me. Why? Because the food at NOPA is consistently fresh and delicious AND the kitchen stays opened till 1am....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, first of all this is a BAR only review. i have not eaten here although the food loks amazing. Some friends and I came here late for some drinks and let me just say, they have a ton of great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa is my favorite resturant in San Francisco. The place has such great energy, and the best customer service. The food is fantastic! I really love the architecture. I can never get over it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons not to go the NOPA:1. There is no parking.2. The bar is ridiculously crowded.3. I have an ex who lives in the neighborhood. Reasons to go to NOPA:1. The frickin porkchop!2. The frickin...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't possibly write something that hasn't already been stated, so here are some of my top links:http://www.yelp.com/user_details_review_search?userid=bR2feXIaZMk3R_OqCrjpxA&q=nopa...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning! If you eat at NOPA your expectations for restaurants will be forever changed! You may find yourself in a situation where you can't enjoy dining elsewhere, for you will spend most of you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh NOPA, you come so highly recommended...It's a good thing you're pretty delicious. A 9pm reservation, preceded by cocktails in the open (loud and playful) bar area left my Mom and I starving! If you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I been wanting to try this resto for the longest time and last night was the night. We arrived around seven and the place was full with an hour wait for a table. So we chilled near the bar, standing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a hot-spot for San Francisco foodies willing to pay for a "local sustainable" meal. Not too fancy, but fancy enough to where the menu is printed on fine off-white paper without any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMM, MMM, MMM! Their magical, delicious drinks did me right and touched the sweet spot of my belly! Forget the "foreplay" (appetizers and entrees), let's move towards my sweet spots...I prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, this place was like a kinky adventure/orgasmic bliss for my taste buds.And hell, all I had was dessert here.I tend to be a bit old-school about my dessert. I generally don't like to see MEAT...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I'm writing a review given how many there already are, but here's my $.02:I went to Nopa tonight with my mother. Our drinks were interesting and delicious; the grilled artichokes were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find NOPA enchanting. One of my favorite SF "eateries," alongside Incanto and the bar at the Slanted Door. Could be an all time dinner favorite alongside Sepia (Chicago), Odeon (NYC) or Beast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The exterior is underwhelming but as soon as you walk in, NOPA is super hip and modern. It's a late 20s-30s crowd with people ready to drink and eat damn good food.I didn't try any of the entrees but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Porkchops!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My four stars might be a biased review, due to the fact that I was feeling under the weather otherwise it may have been a five. In celebration of our undying love (spew!) for one another we were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently, I'm fan #1267.My sweet boy and I had dinner at NOPA last weekend. Poor thing, he was sick, but still toughed through an entire day of shopping, movie, and dinner with me. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I would've eaten the food here. We arrived here after a LONG NIGHT OF DRINKING at The Fillmore (watching Jimmy Eat World.)We had a great time, but, like I said - I was pretty drunk and food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems redundant based on the other reviews, but I loved this place. The staff was so attentive and kind, the food was yummy, and the vibe is great. I went with a couple of friends who have dietary...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'm sure a million other people have expressed the same sentiment - but Nopa rocks! Utter perfection, really. We stumbled in here on a Sunday evening with no reservations, sat at the bar while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great white people food!
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! I really love this place!Nopa has a warm, glam atmoshphere; perfect for dinner with friends or even family. The high ceilings give the place a very spacious feel. I think this restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun vibe and great for a late night bite. Simply the best cocktails in the city. Food is consistently good, but please change the menu every so often.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the Yelp reviews, I have to say, I am let down. I still give it four stars because they cocktails were certainly worth the $9, strong, unique and delicious! However, our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best hamburger in the world. There is just no doubt. The grass-fed beef is tender, perfectly-cooked and astonishingly flavorable. The white bean appetizer is a perfect accompaniment, all washed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited San Francisco last weekend and this restaurant was highly recommended by my friend who lives there. The place was packed and had a great scene. We had a 9 pm reservation and weren't seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you NOPA for being a consistent winner in the "late night eats" category, never failing me in expectations. Delicious goat cheese crostini with frisee and beets. Wonderful lamb entree. Enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa found a star.I'm still a jaded late night regular, however, I'm like a moth to Nopa's light around 12AM.My company office is in SOMA, and with my hours, I usually don't make it out of there until...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Opa for Nopa! I finally had the luxury to get in on a reservation and I am so happy because it had been on my to-do list for about a year now. Whatever the secret to Nopa is, it's a good secret,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, NOPA. I've only just left you and I already miss you SO much. Can we make a date again, please? Not to sound desperate or anything but I really, really like you; like I've never felt before,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated in my opinion. Food was great but not all that it's hyped up to be. The restaurant works in this neighborhood because it's one of the few nicer restaurants for the people around the area...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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A friend of mind recommended this restaurant and so I took several friends there this past Thursday. Due to lack of reservations though, our wait was a bit longer than usual as we were told, but they did comp...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a blast at NOPA. I really had a great meal at this restaurant, and I can't wait to go back. This restaurant is fun and beautiful. Loved it. I came on a Thursday night with friends from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a lot of fun and easy going. However, your dining experience can vary based upon what you order. Must absolutely order the flatbread, and the pork chop at least once, as recommended by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep forgetting to reviews this place.... Went last night and everything was FAAAANtastic as usual. They get 5 stars for being open so late and serving top notch fine dining. Do they even need this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Props to the fact that a place with such yummy food is open to the wee hours in the morn! We ordered the flatbread to start. Amazing tasting. The texture of the flatbread was perfect along with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy food, great atmosphere, impeccable service - like the best I have had in a long time. -pork chop - perfect-black cod - superb-burger - delicious-drinks - fantasticdid I mention how great the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you so happen on the culinary mecca of NOPA, you must order, in no particular fantasy:-Country pork chop (usually served with a side of greens and starch of their choosing);-Housemade pasta with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been lazy in not writing reviews for a LONG time, and I was surprised that I never said a peep about loving NOPA before.1200 reviews, and counting, don't lie. This place is awesome and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As with guys, I think sometimes I need to lower my expectations. I had heard so many raves about this place, that I thought it was going to be top notch. It was a solid meal, but it really was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a girl once who used to be a pastry chef here and hand-made over 100 burger buns every night. She got carpal tunnel syndrome and had to stop working as a chef. Quite sad. But what it told me was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots since moving to the bay area. Everyone says they've got the 'best burger in town', so I was naturally skeptical when I was told that this place had a great burger. Boy were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa is good, but for some reason I don't love this place. I like it. The food is solid and consistent with a strong Mediterranean influence. It's very good food, beautifully presented but it seems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh NOPA.....Went here last night for my sister's birthday celebration. Had a 8pm ressie and an additional person added to our party, they accomodated us with ease. Perfect. For a Thursday, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I was concerned my experience would be as bad as the last time, but I was totally wrong. Taking the advice of other yelpers and the divine Sage R., we sat at the communal table and ate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm mm! So good! I came here with my boyfriend and friend at 10 PM on a Wednesday and got a table within 10 minutes. The interior is great; high ceilings, bar, shared bathroom, nice furnishings.. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes and more yes! My fiance took me here for a special occasion and we were both blown away. The space is really chic with high ceilings and a really hip feel. It made me feel like I was in an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! the food was amazing! the service was great! our server was so helpful and nice! the wine was great! i recommend the warm goat cheese for starters!! i will def. go back to this place!! i have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fantastic meal at Nopa. The half chicken was super moist and tasty. Though I thought the meal was a little too oily. Had an awesome grapefruit (freshly squeezed) spritzer. Definitely must make a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like NOPA but I can't say I love it. And I have to admit that I think I enjoy the layout of this place a bit more than the food I've had here. I enjoy being seated in the loft area so I can watch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, young and trendy crowd, a bit overrated.Packed on a Friday night and forced to sit at the bar. Bartender was this airhead who had Audrina Patridge ceiling eyes and a blank stoned look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: Solid food, great ambiance and an extensive wine list. Open late.It was buzzing with chatter, but not too loud. Elegant and simple decor. Service was attentive and polite, though our server...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Nopa for the third time this past friday and again, it did not disappoint. The first time I went there was an older man with two escorts. My friend has given me slack for this comment but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i finally went to nopa!! (does a little bootie shake dance) and ooooh it was gooooood.great space, super high ceilings, LOUD, the place was packed on a wednesday night around 730....totally packed.had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa must be doing something right because on a Saturday night at 6pm I had to act like a vulture and stalk patrons at the communal table for a seat. After waiting for 45 minutes, my party of three...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had a friend in from ot of town and wanted to take him to a solid neighborhood spot. Nopa it is!!I love this spot. Brooke is a friend and she took perfect care of us!!The menu is great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I've been here before and really enjoyed their food, but this review is from the perspective of a lone whisky drinker looking to kill some time while waiting for friends on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big points for being open late. Good cocktails.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love NOPA! Mom came up for a visit, and wanted to take her to one of the best spots not only in my 'hood' but also in SF! My old roomie and dear friend was also working that night so we wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here over a year a go - and I just remember I want to come back. I didn't make any reservations so we had to just hog steal some seats at the bar. I was totally hovering and waiting for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and wine is really good, and the place is usually packed on weekends. I usually get a couple small dishes and share with my guest etc. I enjoy sitting and eating meals at the bar, as the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been complaining that many of the restaurants in this city do not hold up to the standards I saw in Boston for many years. Nopa does. They have great no-nonsense service, and use fresh local...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love love LOVE nopa, always have (and Nopalito for that matter). I love in the hood and try to make regular visits (I even gave it 5 stars on my first review and that's why leaving this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like this restaurant opened my eyes to fancy expensive (hey actually this place isn't that expensive) type of restaurants.Now I want to blow all my money on restaurants just to recreate the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After my experience at Nopa, what could I possibly add to the 1200 or so reviews of this restaurant? I'll keep it simple:To all you hype-haters out there (and I know you're out there, as I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So i know i'll probably get publicly stoned for this review, but i am just going to spill it: OVERRATED.For Nopa, i even followed the Chronicle's rule of eating there 3 times before reviewing, that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm talking overrated. and not overrated in the sense of too cool for school but like are you joking? we're in a time of reccesion and how the hell is this place still consistentlycrowded? pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place might get a 5 star if it wasn't for the overcrowding and long waits, but that's not their fault. It is a huge place after all. The food is very good, borderline too expensive, but always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been awhile since I've been back and I had forgotten how good their food is! Everything is really tasty. It was three of us so we shared a bunch of stuff - got the white beans, the little gem...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I (pre-financial crisis) travel a lot to Asia so I am always arriving SFO on a 8pm flight, once I arrive home,shower and change, the only and best place to go for food is NOPA. During peak hours 6 -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA is great. I love the place, especially the drinks. Try "The Last Word" its delicious :-) Price isn't bad for SF and an added plus is that they are open late!!My one compliant is that their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely a cool dining spot in the area and great for groups...would go here again with a group of friends if we didn't want to stray to far into the city.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GF ordered half chicken... dont remember what i had for entree... but we did get the frites, a squash soup, a calamari stew, and their mac and cheese. Everything was well made and tasty... i loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just have been to the bar and I love it. The Beers on tap are great!!! I like this place a lot. I'll be back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here twice. I took my visiting family (from japan) here on the second time, hoping that it would be good. The food is mediocre at best, and their appetizers are too "unique" that it was hard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nopa is consistently good, I am constantly amazed at the creativity and quality. I went with my winemaker friend and foodie, we had the oven roasted squash which was devine, the sardines were tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five. Yes. I gave it five (5) stars. I would add an extra star for having an awesome date too, but yelp's limit to five stars sets me back.The bartender was patient while we chatted away with our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two Words...Pork Chops
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We surprised my good friend Andreia for her quarter century celebration and NOPA sure did deliver. I'm a firm believer in that as long as you have good company, a good time is ensured. Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 4-5 times. I enjoy the atmosphere every time. As for the food, somewhat memorable. I remember the flat bread appetizer and the pork chops being my favorites. Nice wine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA.....NOMA.....NO THANKS.....Yet another disappointment and yet another heartache!! My friends and I really wanted to try Nopa and we really wanted to love Nopa as much as everyone else on Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love NOPA so much I want to take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would've had 5 stars but NOPA means no parking. The food is worth the search for parking! Started with the great flatbread(read pizza). Everybody knows about the Pork Chop. Watched endless plates...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am constantly amazed at the crowds wanting to sit, eat, and drink. While I find the food decadent, I am always entertained at the diners - especially when you sit at the bar. If you decide to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love NOPA. The setting was lovely, an earthy casual yet chic feel warmed by soft candle lighting; the service was efficient and friendly, spot on in its attentiveness and accuracy;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA rocks. Great food / service. Incredible bartenders. Open late. Perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA's got legit food. BEST. Pork. Chop. EVER. The fish I had that evening (one of the specials) was also mouthwatering goodness. Our party also ordered the liver as an appetizer. I'm a girl that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
took my lil sis here and i think it was a good introduction to how aggressive you need to be to live in a city. (and i realize i am using that liberally, cause new yorkers would seriously whip our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the people who try to come into San Francisco and make up new names for old neighborhoods. Please stop. This restaurant is located in a neigborhood called the Western Addition....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY! a well deserved 5-star restaurant. I was getting a little worried since I haven't been giving 5-stars out much lately and i'm usually generous with it, but Nopa clearly deserved it.Super...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, too hot upstairs and you must have a reservation. They serve local meat and produce last I checked.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My meal was burnt. Therefore, they cannot receive five stars. Had it not been burnt, it would have been about a four-star meal.The drinks were absolutely incredible, both the cuban I had w/ dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the ~1200 reviewers before me have covered everything except for a few things (but maybe they have covered these too since I haven't read all 1200 reviews). If you are seated upstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOPA review #1190....is it necessary? What can I say that hasnt been covered in the previous thousand plus reviews except for- the hostess stand is so cool! I covet this quirky piece of furniture. AND...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An energetic atmosphere with a better than average offering.The space is airy, well lit with high ceilings. The buildings acoustics was designed to create a lively, festive space. I think its one of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth waters at the thought of their flat breads and grass-fed burger. We went at 11pm and it was hopping like a pre-recession NY hotspot - you'd never know this was the rather divey Western...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, these guys need another review like I need another hole in my head, but hey, I love this place. I'm a wanderer and I have a tendency to take BART to Civic Center and walk up through Golden Gate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We fell in love on V-Day! The husband and I are still swooning over NOPA's tiny toast with lemon spread (the amuse), fried fish appetizer, pork chop , and cannelloni. Neither the place nor food are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost 1,200 reviews? Why would I even bother adding another one then? But the food was definitely amazing! I guess I really don't have to write about the food here.Anyway, though we waited for almost...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay people. You don't go to NOPA to be "blown away". It's consistently good food at a good price in a nice atmosphere.The staff is friendly and the drinks are made with care. And, it's opened late....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous food and knowledgeable server. BUT, it was IMPOSSIBLE to hear my friends who were sitting across the table from me. We had planned this dinner for months and the content of our conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We took a chance on Valentines Day to have dinner here. The hostess was extremely nice and helped us get a seat at the bar or community table within 20 minutes of arriving w/out a reservation (it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the variety it offers a very good place!
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food and open very late. Nopa has great cocktails too and is always packed with great energy! One of the best restaurants in SF in my opinion!
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok started the night out just trying to get here. no prob, drove on divis and park about three blocks away. i've been to Bean Bag (across the street) a few years back and Nopa wasn't even around...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
