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An intimate venue located in San Francisco's historic Ferry Building
Since 1985, serving up great food to great locals.
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Slanted Door in San Francisco is a three star Vietnamese restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Embarcadero neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, catering, valet parking, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd recommend a whiskey smash and the shaken beef.Eat at the bar! The rest of the place feels like a high school cafeteria and should be avoided.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is overpriced here, vietnamese fusion for American folks, I don't think the asian population would like this place...the food taste like panda express but over priced....it makes me like a fool...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautifully designed restaurant...for beautiful people. Very chic. Food was excellent...especially the pork chops, with artful presentation and exquisite flavor. A" bit" on the expensive side....so...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my "team" from work here for an appreciation lunch recently. There were 17 of us. We took the ferry over from Oakland on a gorgeous Friday morning. The parking is free if you take the ferry to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The bar is beautiful and it may be my favorite design aspect of the whole restaurant. I always bring out of town friends here. The food is great! I love the shaking beef and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good...a little pricey for drinks but oh well. I was with a large group and had a great time. the staff was very friendly and everything came out in a timely fashion.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents are visiting from out of state and, since this is my first time at The Slanted Door, I am nervous about taking them there. But I am on a mission to make them love the bay area through...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a phenomenal sunday brunchraw part was my favescallops are fantasticso was creme brulee
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, like many places, they've lost something in the last 4 years.Maybe they have a new chef...or just too many different sous-chefs. Not sure.Not as good and more expensive than it's worth....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't go on but simply add my hand to the many raised when asked, "Would you recommend Slanted Door"?Go. Enjoy. Bravo!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got talked into going here very last minute and the staff was nice enough to still seat us even though we were 10 minutes late for the reservation and added another person. We did have to wait for a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about the grand Slanted Door for over a year since I've been in the Bay Area, I finally secured a time to dine here.For those who can't find reservations on opentable a few days before,...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When my bf came to visit, I decided to take him here since everyone and his/her mom, uncle and sibling recommended this place. However, I'll give you my conclusion first before boring you with what...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never would have expected that the best thing at Slanted Door (for me) would be the dessert. Brown butter pound cake with raspberry coulis and homemade creme fraiche ice cream...yes!!The cocktail...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a late lunch (1:30pm) on Friday and got right in with no waiting. It's definitely expensive even for lunch, but the food was good, and the view is breathtaking!I really liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
5* for the setting. Gorgeous.3* for the service (waitress-in-a-cloud, but good bus boy)0* for the creepy unisex bathrooms and the two male attendants jabbering away in Spanish. My gf was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderful restaurant that will provide a great experience. Follow these instructions:Reservations need to be made far in advance for prime dinner time seating. But don't do that. My preference is to...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, I had really high expectations of this place since I had heard nothing but good things from friends in the past few years. I was very excited when my friend told me that's where we were going. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here last week for probably the 10th time since they opened in this location. This continues to me my go-to restaurant for a great meal. Every single time I have had a good experience...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate giving mediocre reviews. Usually I only bother if I really like a place or really hate it. But the mediocrity of this place was a surprise in itself because I expected to love it.It's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere for dinner and gathering with friends. Food was more on the sweet side for main entrees. Wonderful salad and desert dishes. Loved the appetizer with oysters and lamb sausages.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner and was not impressed. Seems like commercialized tourist "Vietnamese" food. The decor was non existent, felt like an airport or high school cafeteria. The appetizers were okay...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I had VERY low expectations for this place since my husband and I are picky eaters. However the location was great, great view of the Bay and bridge. Nice contemporary place.The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it is noisy and it is almost impossible to eat here without a reservation (minus one star), but there is a reason for this! It is mandatory to have the shaking beef and the crispy imperial...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh Hog Island Oysters served raw in the shell with rich butter sauce kicked off the evening. A bottle of light crisp Sauvignon soon gave way to a succession of redder vintages whilst Cali-Viet...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last week. It took me awhile to get reservations. They sat us right away. I had 4 items. Imperial rolls were amazing. Halibut was okay, too much cilantro. Beef and tomato/potatoes was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great view, love the location. food was eh. had the asian dishes. tasted like moms with a little more salt. heard their american dishes are better. great for drinks.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta say, I don't get it... at all. I've been here a few times for lunch when working downtown. I've sat at the bar and in the dinning room. Eh, the food is the same no mater where i was sitting and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's everything that makes The Slanted Door the Slanted Door! Most memorable thing is definitely the food: the description sounds interesting on the menu but when put together on the serving plate it...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, genial staff, great location (if you're wating for a ferry.), very well priced, recommended!
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my new 'friend" and I had gone to a reading at Book Passage and he led me into the Slanted Door. It was crowded, but there was a totally wheelchair accessible place at the bar. We decided to go...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go early or else there will be a fatty line .The food is good, but I think it's too hyped up . Also, I can get really good Vietnamese food for half the price elsewhere .The location is just perfect...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place to tell your friends about - great food, good service, and an awesome view of the Bay. The food was well-balanced/well-seasoned and just plain exciting and flavorful. This restaurant...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do people speak about this place in hushed tones?Why do they look admiringly at you when you say you managed to get a table for six with a view, just by calling a day ahead of time?Why do the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing dinner on Saturday night at The Slanted Door. Couldn't have been better. Started with the crispy imperial rolls with shrimp, pork, glass noodles and peanuts ($10). So fun to eat!My meal was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Better than P F Chang's but just as busy and 3x the price. Wouldn't go back in a hurry.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst customer service I've had at a restaurant in a long time. Snobby, indifferent hostess. Downright unfriendly waiter. The best service we got here was from the guy tasked with clearing our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It get 3 stars for the food...yes it was very very tasty BUT ...BUT ......BUT.The place is TOO LOUD, its IMPOSSIBLE to have ANY CONVERSATION..you cannot even hear the waiter talk about the menu.The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Fantastic. Intricate flavours, complimenting each other in every way imaginable.Wine and beverages: Care and consideration had been given to the selection on offer and the price range was good....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was fabulous!!!! It's a bit crowded but that fits the scene in this area so it was fine. Love the family-style dining. My favorite was the corn dish -- sounds plain but it was full of flavor....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food and service! The shaking beef is incredible. Highly recommended!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had some misgivings about our visit to the Slanted Door (even if I played down the high expectations). The menu didn't make sense to me, as if the restaurant had an identity crisis and couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Methinks not.Place was packed, we asked to be seated.Response?"If you can find a place at the bar, feel free to sit down there."Excuse me, douche? Why don't you see if there is a place at the bar for...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was a fan of this place until my most recent visit. First, the service was horrific that we had to have several talks with the manager. How bad, they forgot our coffee and main entree. When we spoke...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in SF for the weekend and I must say the Slanted Door is better than ever (and easier to get in with the sour economy). They have the FRESHEST Oysters on the 1/2 shell, and the sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here a few days ago. To keep it brief: Food: AMAZING. Raw yellowfin tuna app was awesome as were the shortribs. For an entree I tried the shaking beef, it was SO SO good.Service: Great, great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Talk about knockin' it out! I'm obviously way late in the game on The Slanted Door, having heard about this place for years now. And evidently thanks to this expansion, I could sit down w/o a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HORRIBLE ServicePRETENTIOUSHostess with the red hair who wears converse was the biggest B ever. She told us to check back in half an hour for a table. Hellllooo - you're suppose to come get us when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a 25 person work dinner last night at The Slanted Door and it was amazing. They sat us outside under the heat lamps with a great view of the Bay Bridge and the bay. Even once it got dark it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every menu item is worth trying, very tasty. Service is excellent. Fun atmosphere and location. The only drawback is difficulty in getting reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the new location in the Ferry Building overlooking the Bay Bridge. The food is creative and the Shaking Beef is a must have. I've tried this dish at other places in the south bay, trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno man...I finally had dinner at the Slanted Door after being turned away multiple times because it was too busy to accommodate any walk-ins.This place reminds me of P.F. Chang's, it ain't all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As an Asian grown up with Asian food, I couldn't say their food is good. Went on Monday night for dinner. Was very crowded. We made reservation but they made us wait for at least 20 mins. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time for lunch today...food was pretty darn good! Shaking beef was cooked to perfection! Love the very tart lemony sauce...the other gals did not enjoy the sauce but I enjoyed it. The white corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, it keeps me happy to eat here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is just OK. It's totally overrated and overpriced!!!I've had much better asian or vietnamese fusion food for the same price.Yes the location is good, but it's so noisy and crowded in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've heard so much about this joint so we had to check it out. We were not disappointed. First of all....the place is in an awesome location....great views of the Bay Bridge and the bay in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great! I had lunch here for the first time last week after visiting the farmer's market, which is located in the same building. I had the green papaya salad with tofu and it was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we ordered was done just right! The staff was well trained and very efficient. A place for a special night. From scallops to beef everyone wanted a little of everything and wished there...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Vietnamese-fusion I've ever had. I have eaten here numerous times and have always been incredibly satisfied. The flavor combinations for all the dishes are complex and yet subtle and inviting....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't know what the fuss is all about. I've heard such great reviews about this place, especially their shaking beef. I finally had the opportunity to eat here a couple days ago and ummmm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upgrading my review based on a recent dinner. We had the chef pick the courses for us and the sommelier pick the wine. This turned out fantastic, with many tasty items.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
loud and noisy food is good but with six people you don't feel that full and you feel like getting a burger at Talyors when your done
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a 9:15 reservation for dinner on a Saturday night and we got in around 9pm. The bar/ lounge area was slightly crowded but we were able to get a seat at the bar while we waited for our table to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a Tuesday night and my friend and I ducked out of our boring convention to have a little fun. We ended up at Slanted Door right on the waterfront.Everything on the menu looked amazing and we...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is one of my favorite resturaunts in San Francisco and you just can't help but loving the delicious combinations of spices and flavors that continue to make Vietnamese food one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the location and the Bay Bridge views. Felt the food was good, but not great. Tamarine in Palo Alto does a superior job with sauces and flavoring. Noise level was incredible. We waited to order...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great experience at The Slanted Door! We brought some friends from NY and we had a great table with a perfect view of the Bay Bridge. We got to watch the sunset and the lights of the bridge...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried: Japanese Yellowtail, Slanted Door Spring Rolls, Barbecued Willis Ranch Pork Sparerib, Prather ranch beef carpaccio, niman ranch shaking beef, grilled prather ranch ribeye steak, cellophane...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a day off. A day in the city when everyone is at work is great. I think its nicer in a way. I always wanted to come to the ferry building since the remodel. As usual I take it for granted...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good and service was prompt and friendly. We ordered crispy imperial rolls, cellophane noodles with dungeness crab meat, and artic char. They are good but not better than any other fine...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand the appeal. This place is overrated, overpriced and way too loud & crowded. I've had better Vietnamese food at much better prices. I only gave it a second try because I had a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We spent an evening at the Bar, loved the drinks, anywhere but San Francisco would have been an "A", great appetizers, we gave them a B
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always hear the bar is a great spot to grab some quick eats so I decided to take my mom down here for some grub.The cocktails are yum:Ginger Limeade is super refreshing and feels like the perfect...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had drinks here for our very own early happy hour at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon. Had three rounds of drinks and tried their yummy liquid concoction of lime goodness called the Ginger Limeade. Very...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated. Go for the ambiance and location, location, location. It's nice in that it's by the water. But foodwise, it's overpriced. Sure, shaking beef is good, but there are many...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of those- if I were rich, I would eat here everyday- sort of places.Best tofu I have ever touched. Best broccoli that has touched my mouth. This place made me lose my fear of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
what's the difference between eating at the slanted door or at any vietnamese pho restaurant? the obvious answer is the price and the authenticity of the food... i believe you can get a better meal at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I imagine it's not cool to use foul language in a Yelp, so I'll just say this:Un-****ing-believable.The high quality food, service, and atmosphere found at this establishment all combine to create the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took our friends here on Sunday to sit at the bar and have lunch. Everything was great as usual, except I think for the first time in dining there many times I found one dish that I probably...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friends Bday dinner. It's a big space that can get a bit loud.. with that said its a great place to go with a large group. The have a great $45 prix fixe dinner. The cellophane...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love The Slanted Door. Dinner here can be sublime, and if you are just looking for drinks and something to eat, the bar area service is wonderful too. For a business dinner, a birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a weekday night to enjoy some drinks on a nice warm night where it felt like LA weather and no jacket was needed. The decor is chic and the lounge area has comfy seats perfect for some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the food here, pretty much everything i have tried is good. The vibe is little weak though. I have waited far too long and spent too much money at this place... the quality gains over...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door is fantastic, which is obvious by the fact that it is always packed.Since you have to plan months in advance for a reservation, I highly recommend sitting at the bar. Unlike the "lounge"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the food is great but something about this place always annoys me. What you ask? No friggin clue but whenever I leave there, I just am annoyed. Shaking beef is very good and worth wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here last weekend for my friend's 49th birthday. This was our first time. We loved the Yellowtail Sashimi, Imperial Rolls, Shaking Beef and the oysters, which is my all-time favorite. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, Terrible service and atmosphere. As a minor league "foodie" that loves to visit different cities and experience great food, I would not recommend this place to anyone visiting from out of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shaking beef, short ribs, pork chops, halibut, cellophane noodles, whisky smash, malpeque oyster and the best bartenders in SF! Beautiful setting in the Ferry Building.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't beat the views offered at the Slanted Door. Outside seating is amazing and the indoor decor is very modern and slightly crowded. Normally, always busy I do recommend a reservation; however, on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I thought we were so clever when we found this place after wandering through the ferry building after a meal at Taylor's, yet when I told my mom where I went, she was like "I hear...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shaking beef, slanted door spring rolls, spare ribs, halibut, and the yellow corn dish. flat out MONEY! probably my favorite restaurant in SF
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What an utter disappointment! This used to be a staple of mine not so long ago. The last 2 visits were very bad! We started off with the crispy vegetarian imperial rolls and the spring rolls with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say...it was delicious.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my husband walked in for lunch and sat at the bar. The service was good, except that my Vietnamese coffee took way too long to come. But the waitress ended up giving it to me for free because of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location of this restaurant is amazing. I am obsessed with the Ferry Building in general: it has a cheese shop, Blue Bottle coffee, and an amazing gelato shop?! What more do I need? I took a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd first heard of The Slanted Door when it was featured on an episode of PBS's Check Please. On the show, they raved about the Catfish Claypot, so much so, that I wished I could scratch open the TV...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised that Slanted Door gets an average star rating of only 3.5. Who doesn't like this place? I'm really intrigued by the Ferry Builidng; it's like someone you think is really attractive, see...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Couple warnings before I begin:This place gets crazy during lunch time.The food is tapas sized (at least for me!) and doesn't always come out at the same time (but they warn you about that)Be prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a city known for amazing, crazy, interesting and mouth watering Asian food, it's fascinating to me that The Slanted Door is constantly hyped as the best Vietnamese "Fusion" in San Francisco....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an excellent experience at this restaurant although it may be a bit overpriced for what it is. But overall, I definitely recommend it as long as folks are mindful of the associated expenses.We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing. Good reviews from friends had me try this place for the first time for lunch. Beautiful room and view. Good service and nice menu. However, my catfish claypot was a disaster. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
great place for overpriced vietnamese food that you can get at 1/4 of the price at any of the other vietnamese restaurants in the Tenderloin. although i have to admit that this place has a much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put: I'm picky and this is my favorite place to eat -- possibly my favorite in the country.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has always been a go to spot when in San Francisco. The food is always unique and flavorful. The atmosphere is fresh, clean and not too loud. I usually like to take business...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed at the beginning of my experience to find its famous ribs were sold out for the night. The service was excellent, I was seated immediately when I got there, 10 minutes before my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bring out-of-towners!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations and ended up in the bar waiting for our table. After a couple rounds of drinks and spring rolls got us to our reservation time. I was really surprised that we had to go up and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot believe the hype this place has and how packed it was. The service is horrible and the staff clearly thinks they are better than the patrons. This restaurant is considered Vietnamese fusion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shaking Beef was tops. Appetizer Clams were great. Portions were ample and sharable. Waitstaff was knowlegable and enthusiastic. Wine selection was tops. Getting a reservation was difficult but well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT waste time or money. Food was the worst. Had noodles that were bland and soggy and scallops that I could hardly get down. Seriously just hype with a nice view and a bitchy hostess.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going to the original Slanted Door in the mission when I used to come into town for business trips. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. A few years ago when I revisited...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kinda pricey, but very nice and upscale. the food was DELICIOUS! i particularly loved the caramelized shrimp.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
reservations are tough to get -- you probably have to wait a few weeks for a prime slot.anyways, the overall experience was pretty good -- great view of the bay bridge and spacious seating.food is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite dining spots in San Francisco, I know it can be touristy, but hey, I don't live here! The food its always yummy, the service is friendly and I always look forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You'll have to reserve way ahead, but this one is well worth it. Pan-Asian, fusion food done well. It's pricey, but there are many lower priced and absolutely delicious vegetarian options. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and the most recent was the first time I went for lunch. I can comment on half the menu, but I'll leave it to the most popular items.DON'T MISS: Daikon Rice Cakes with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from an area outside of Washington, DC that has a large Vietnamese community and a plethora of great, budget Vietnamese restaurants. I've been to most in the DC-VA-MD area and can safely say this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm wondering about the reviews that slam The Slanted Door for not being a cheap, authentic hole-in-the -wall---did you do your homework before you made reservations? Haven't been to The Slanted Door...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Wed. night at 8 and it was packed. But I'm not sure what the fuss is about. The food was o.k. The green papaya salad was surprisingly refreshing, but I've had better clam dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pro: Picturesque location inside the gorgeous SF Ferry Building.Con: Host(ess) can be aloof and pretentious on occasion.Pro: Cocktail menu is fresh, inventive, and delicious.Con: The Vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not the place for love. Just a place for anglophiles that are afraid of authenticity..If you really need to reserve a place via opentable.com because the one hostess is rather cold, inept and does NOT...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For Vietnamese fusion food, I was pleasantly surprised. I'm usually not too big on Asian Fusion. The restaurant is nice and sits on the water. The tables were all pretty close to each other and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous restaurant on the water. Great prices.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the decent tasting, but so overpriced Slanted Door. To be fair, my first foray to this establishment only involved raw oysters and a Japanese eggplant veggie dish. Oysters were great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first i thought the wait staff was rude and arrogant, but as the meal went on, that feeling vanished with prompt and intuitive service. Beyond that, the food we ordered was very good. Our least...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is exactly what I expected. The food was not on par with the best of the real thing, but generally better than the run-of-the-mill Vietnamese restaurant. The menu comprises...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is expensive, but the great food and consistent service are worth it. Beautiful views, too. The only downside I can think of is that it is hard to get a reservation, especially for larger groups....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unexpectedly incredible food!Food with flavors that you actually taste!Also my brother ordered this tea that starts out looking like an alien space pod but you watch it as it unravels into this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I had the Pho that changed my life. Yes, pricey but definitely worth it. This is where a foodie can really appreciate the complexity of a Pho bowl. Trust me, I live and breathe Pho. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh!!! $10 vietnamese crepes and 1/2 the size I've seen in Westminster...$10 pho? What?!?!?! I had a nice lunch at the bar and ordered my $10 vietnamese crepe and honestly, the fish sauce was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1521 reviews. So, I don't feel the need to say much. Except: Great view!Great for vegetarians!Good for sharing!Order the lemongrass martini!Reasonably priced!Entrance is on the waterfront! Slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
went there with a group of ten and realized they did family style - which is fine, the amount of food was insane and we were all super full when we left.the ridiculous prices make me wonder why people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate family style with a large business group and everything was delicious from the oyster bar to the shaking beef. We had a vegetarian in the group and the menu easily accommodated. I didn't pay, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in The Slanted Door for a bloody mary while attending the farmers market Saturday at the ferry building, I didn't get the experience of sitting down and eating but I will say this the bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had reservations.. 3 weeks ahead.. went up to the reservation desk - some lady - who didn't look very professional - was chatting to someone - took 5 minutes to acknowledge us - when she did no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands Down my favorite restaurant in SF and that's saying a lot...My 3-year-old-foodie-in-training has been here 5 times. Don't get me wrong, this place is NOT kid friendly, but when mama need her...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Sunday without reservations and the place was packed. We ended up sitting in the patio after waiting about 30 min. It was a beautiful Sunday evening and the sun was still out. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretentious and overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to give an additional star here for the bar. Eating at the bar is an attentive experience. It is pleasant to watch drinks made and enjoy the unique Slanted Door versions of the cocktails....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOVE the Door. Shakin beef...'nuf said. Crab meat and cellophane noodle...daikon rice cake, carmelized prawns, spring rolls...oh boy..it is sooo tasty. I started going to Bong Su instead b/c it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculously over priced for the quality of food you get. The atmosphere is so-so. The drinks are good, and the service was friendly and accommodating. Very noisy. I liked it better in the Mission...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door was delicious and easily had some of the tastiest vegetarian summer rolls I've ever had. The rolls were very fresh, and the peanut sauce is delicious, though my friend liked the summer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was my fifth and final time at the Slanted Door, every time I come to town I bring new friends with me who have never eaten there, and I am finally over it. Pardon my geezerism, but you punks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with friends on a Sunday evening and got seated on the patio, which was perfect because it was a warm summer day. This was probably the best choice since it was loud as hell and very warm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. kinda pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner was excellent at The Slanted Door. Sat outside and the view of the bay and the bridge created such a nice ambiance.Started with a half-dozen oysters and the imperial roll. Both excellent.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here almost a dozen times and really love the food. There are lots of choices for vegans, the ambiance is lovely and the service has always been top-notch. I've eaten with a small group, a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not into Vietnamese food so much, and not really into fusion cooking, but this place rocks. I forget what it was called, but the beef dish really impressed me. The best thing about this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we had the chicken claypot, cellophane noodles, tiger prawns and whole tai snapper with the most delicious spicy fish sauce
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: Very nice view if you have it, next to the bay. Interior decor was good as you would expect, definitely little more on the business casual side.Service: eh OK, we were seated 20 mins past...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch today and frankly I wasn't impressed. It was really noisy for one, so it's not a good place to go on a date because you can't hear the person next to you. The food was ok, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with everything my sister said below and then some. We went there a year ago and were very impressed with the food there. So, I am not sure if its us whose palettes have improved or if its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
....a moment of silence for the Imperial Rolls. Because they had shrimp in them and I actually ate them and enjoyed them. I don't often break down and give into peer pressure to try seafood based...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You need an evil genius to pair lardons and clams....Subtle flavours and bold pairings.Reminded me of the Momofuku Ssam experience in NY.Also, I've never been welcomed to the bathroom by a gloved...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The views are amazing and the service is good, but the food is not spectacular. We got the kona kampachi --great, the grilled hamachi collar (very dry!), the shaking beef (good), and the chicken clay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty food that's not quite quite vietnamese - but under the influence=)a little bit pricey, but very well made food. Shaking beef (which i stole a piece of) was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Shaking Beef is amazing! Damn, I love that dish.This place is always jumping. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. The food is awesome and the drinks are strong! It's a bit pricey to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best of The Slanted Door: flavors really POP!worst of The Slanted Door: hard to get inrunner-up worst of The Slanted Door: portions on the small size, especially for the pricenext runner-up worst of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here and was very impressed. They have a great lounge area where you can have appetizers and cocktails. Try the Shanghai Buck! It's pretty much a Dark and Stormy with some fresh ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, it's like walking into a cafeteria! There is no ambiance for a supposedly "classy" restaurant. On top of that, their mixed drinks were sour and sloppy. I went to this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
M. and I wanted to get lunch after the Pride Parade last weekend, and went to the Ferry Market. After scoping out all the little shops (I had to drag M. away from Miette, promising to come back later...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this restaurant... I love the concept of the menu and the location of the restaurant... However, the food is just not up to te standard... I gave it a second and a third...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks, all right-good food. The fried imperial rolls are not to miss! However, the rice paper spring rolls are nothing special. The chicken and shrimp Thai noodles are quite good during...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
#7 on the 7x7 List: Shaking Beef-Tasty? The vietnamese-flavored, cubed filet mignon is delicious but I prefer the slightly cheaper and tastier version at RockSugar (in LA and still overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced. I visited for my birthday dinner in mid June, and while there were a few added twists to the traditional Asian cuisine, it didn't leave me much more satisfied than what could be had at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, it's really difficult to rate a restaurant that you can't even get into the door. We made reservations weeks in advance, we got a call the night before, and we got a call a few hours before our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a gem on the water. Dine on generous portions at this modern Vietnamese restaurant. Favorites are the vegetarian spring rolls, the cellophane noodles, the niman ranch beef and the grilled tiger...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door was reccomended to my wife and I from a tasting room employee at a Santa Rosa area winery. It sounded good, so we decided to give it a try.The atmosphere is modern and elegant. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times, two or three, and it's OK, but it's not at all worth the hype and I can name numerous other "Viet/Thai/Pan Asian" joints on the West Coast that are far superior. It's not bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubbie and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Slanted Door. The dinner was very good and the atmosphere and view was great! We enjoyed a couple of cocktails, which were nice and strong. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first lunch at Slanted Door after countless dinners and drinks only served to reinforce how good this place is time after time. Taking two friends from out of town who'd never been to the ferry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm bumping it up by one star because quite frankly, the food tasted so much better the second time around--when I didn't have to pay it for myself. Haha.The firm brought me here for lunch during my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been anticipating Slanted Door for a while. My friends and I enjoyed the cubed steak (shaking steak), pork clay pot, corn, spring rolls and some chicken dish (forgot the name). Overall, food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never again! Went there this week after many many years. I had great memories of this place and was so excited that we were going back. What a disappointment!!! 3 out of the 7 in our party came down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is 2.5 stars, it's closer to a "Meh", but wasn't inedible, and seriously, it wasn't what I would have hoped for. The Slanted Door is one of "THE" places to eat in San Fran, but I had a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great tourist spot, especially on a pretty day... you can't really beat the ferry building. The food was good but I still prefer Tamarine in Palo Alto or Bong Su in SF (which just closed!! so sad). It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star for cocktails (Corpse Reviver & Indian Summer are both fantastic), one star for the daikon rice cakes, one star for the beautiful views, and two stars for spotting Jon Hamm and Andy Richter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the full moon rose over the Bay Bridge, which we witnessed from our lovely booth while being attentatively pampered, I knew this was a blissful experience. All food & drink ordered was divine --...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a word: MEH. Had to check out this much-hyped SF foodie hotspot... but left feeling totally underwhelmed. Granted, I'm from LA, home of amazing (and cheap) Asian food... but I expected to be at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With such an ideal location and great food it's hard to go wrong here. We sat at the bar. The ambiance was nice with great feng shui simple elegance in decor. The food was fresh and tasty, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually order lamb because of it's gaminess however the selected prix fixe menu included the rack of lamb and it was divINE! It was cooked medium and the sauce just topped it off. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a number of the appetizers and entrees here, and I have yet to be disappointed. Nice balance of flavors, and the use of spices is just right. The selection of cocktails is nice, as is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great but hard to find parking.... Since its located at the Ferry Building by the Embarcadero Center, its pretty crowded... They charge by person and not by dish, it has a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the City. Always jam packed but well worth the wait...forget about trying to get a table. Sit at the bar or on the sofa and enjoy the amazing sides and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.Always get the slanted door spring rolls. The peanut sauce is really good! Also love the shaking beef. YUM. The lime sauce over the beef cubes is delish. Other things to try are the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Slanted Door for lunch on Saturday (June 6) for the first time since they moved to the Ferry Building. I live close to Tamarine, which is often portrayed as being a notch below the Slanted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here in a few years and I didn't remember the food being all THAT great. But I was so wrong. This is my new favorite restaurant in the city. There aren't enough words to describe food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many many times both for fun and for business dinners. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience. I go here every chance I get!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get what all the hype is about with this restaurant. Between two of us we tried six dishes (4 starters and 2 entrees) and were not impressed with any of them. The Kona Kampachi itself was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to this place twice in the past month....once with the fam bam & once with my homie~never was a fan of the asian/fusian hip scene (spots like roys)...trick is to book lunch (opentable.com)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I lived closer to SF, I would make a habit of dining here... I was 100% happy with everything but the desserts. Since I'm not really a fan of sweets though, I can overlook that because everything...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good "Fusion Food" - meaning focused for the non-Asian tastesVery Expensive for the food served, but you're paying for the ambience, not the food thereGreat place to go, if you want an amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here twice. Both times for somewhat special occassions. Once just with my husband and once with another couple. Yes, the reservations are hard to get but if you can get off peak hours...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might just be lucky. I think we were. I flew into San Francisco last August for business but with instructions from my boss to fly in a day early and "just enjoy the city" (a relocation was being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a sit down with friends; It's a bit pricy for the what you get, but it's cause of the location. I like getting take out from out the door;
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this fine restaurant last night for the first time in 6 years. I have tried to get reservations the past 4 times my in-laws were in town. I finally scored a Sunday 5:30pm dinner ressie....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was packed on Friday at 5pm with long lines waiting for the 5:30pm seating to begin. We waited by the bar (also packed) leisurely. I can see why this place is so popular! The food was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I think I would eat here every night if I could. And If it didn't cost so much. By far the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. Try the claypot chicken and shaking beef. Actually, try it all....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the bar, the drinks, the crowd, service is decent. Not made it into the restaurant yet.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here during my first trip to San Francisco on one of the best vacations ever, so maybe part of my love for the restaurant is nostalgia, who knows. I now live in the area having returned many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Slanted Door and I wanted to give them five stars, but I'm not quite sold. Maybe after a couple more visits. The food and service are very solid and some of the dishes are outstanding (like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a graduation celebration last week. Katie H. and I had dined at Out the Door, Slanted Door's somewhat more casual sibling-restaurant down the street, a couple of times, but had never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay seriously I've been dying to try this place. I'm not a SF native, but a huge lover of what SF has to offer in terms of cuisine. Last few times I came up, I tried to make reservations at this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Due to my recent unemployment status, my dining choices have been involuntarily down-graded to hole-in-the-wall's and budget finds. But today brought me a gift from a very generous friend and let me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty upscale Vietnamese food that is approachable for those not familiar with the food. The restaurant is really hard to find from the inside of the Ferry Building, and the main entrance is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been years since I've visited this place but I remember their filet mignon and scallops was pretty good. However, nothing else stood out to me. For the price and quality, probably will not be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I am in NorCal, I always have a hankering to go to Slanted Door. I always get asked, is it really that good? does it really serve traditioanl vietnamese food? the answer is yes and yes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would give no stars if I could this place is staffed with rude and pretenious knobs. I mean how does this place get such high ratings? The food is not all that. I had way better at palces that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for after work drinks with friends. They happen to have a wonderful beer from France called Brasserie Lebbe L'AmalthA�e. They sell it in wine sized bottles and usually what I do is purchase...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in SF for a business trip and my friend took me here for drinks and appetizers. This is one of SF hottest restaurant and I was totally unimpressed. I had better food in Philadephia and this is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pricey but great food and great view by the window where you can see the whole bay bridge. Love their shaking beef and tiger prawn and sorbet dessert with tapioca filling at the bottom....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place was fantastic!!!! I didn't know what to expect when we went there, but i was very impressed. It is called a Vietnamese restaurant but it is more vietnamese spices and flavors, instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Read through some of the reviews before going to the Slanted Door with a few friends and was a little worried given some of the negative reviews. But, the truth is, no place is gonna be 100% a 100% of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have genuinely enjoyed everything I have ever eaten here, knowing full-well that the ingredients are of super-high caliber and that the reputation is at stake. I enjoy the food, wine, and yes, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bartender is MARRIED...no ring on his finger...flirting with us...when he finds out we aren't tourists and LOCAL...his attitude turns 180....of course he is embarrassed as then we realize we know...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant, location, location, location. Food is good, (maybe very special for those who view Slanted Door as an "exotic" S.E. Asian fusion food experience) Liked Slanted Door much more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't tell you how much I hate this place...it represents everything that was wrong with the go-go 90's (when it first rose to prominence) culture of conspicuous consumption . It purports itself to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent asian fusion menu and decor perfect for lunch or dinner. Reservations are recommended during peak hours. Customer service is excellent and they will never let you water glass go empty....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the dinner prix fix meal here. Everything was all pretty good. I thought everything tasted like my moms cooking (which is bomby). Prices are steep. Decor is Modern. Great view of the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be one of my favorite places in SF. What happened? Because they got so popular that they can afford to be mediocre, I guess. Food came really slow, and not in great flavor either. And it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were 15 min late for our Mother's Day reservation and ended up still having to wait for about 15 min for our table. Got a Sunset on the Danube (champagne with elderflower syrup) but ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door is a nice restaurant. It has a wonderful view of the bridge and bay just outside it's back doors. I also enjoyed the very simple and modern decor.Food was good. We tried the Shaking beef...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just barely nudges past generic/cheesy chain restaurants located in suburbia. Location gives it extra points - few places can give you great decent to taste while sitting outside and looking at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had tried to go there for dinner but the waiting was too long. This time we made a reservation and went there for an early lunch. The food was fine, the view was great, and the service was ok--even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think my entire family has ever enjoyed a restaurant as much as this. Everything about it was just superb. It's right on the pier overlooking the ocean and the Bay Bridge. The inside decor was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reservations are highly recommended for this restaurant. I am Vietnamese and have been to numerous Vietnamese restaurants. The Slanted Door is the first Vietnamese restaurant I've encountered that has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location! Nice views of the bay bridge. Hard to get reservations since it's so popular. Love the 'birds nest'. Green papaya salad is good. Some interesting interpretation of food - Fusion. For...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a great place to eat (though I do missed the Valencia location).Highly recommend the grilled Australian free-range lamb rack.BTW valet parking only slight more expensive than the nearby lots.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
everytime i patronize a charles phan establishment i cannot help but think how much i hate this guy. i dont know why i just hate him.i made a reservation for 1:30pm sunday. from the tone of the girl...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.7 Stars.This is one of those places where the food and service kicks ass....but the lines, crowd, and prices, dilute the yumminess of the entire package. I went with a friend and we had a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had I written this review right after we went here, it would probably be like a Certain Someone's. But after a week to cool down, I'm feeling slightly better about it. Yes, it was overpriced.No, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the food was tasty, and some was just okay.There was a lot of the "Emperor's New Clothes" phenomenon going on here.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow- this place is busy! You need to plan ahead for this one; they book up a month in advance- unless you go for lunch. The food is amazingly fresh and even looks attractive. The lunch menu offers...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was recommended to me to visit by a local - great suggestion. Good food, good service - nice atmosphere - fair price. It was worth the trip and I will go back next time I am in town.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my slanted eyes go through slanted door. get good food. me likey.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Even if I were a tourist from some godawful place like Ohio I would not be impressed. The drinks are stupidly expensive and my stomach is still not right after eating the tartar. The service is even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this is a San Franciscan institution. I'm only sorry that I was never able to try this restaurant when it was in the Mission (unfortunately I was living in NYC at the time). This was my first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I have to comment on the unisex washroom; because it bothered my friend much, she just couldn't get over it. So, for those who have bathroom insecurities, be warned. A bathroom attendant will be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
a string of recent visits have taken away from my initial liking of the slanted door. the food hasn't been as great as how i remembered it from our initial visit. i've had the black cod, the shaking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, great ambiance and amazing cocktail with elderflower liquor (St. Germain).. I went with her while on vacation in SF. The menu is very reasonable and so many great options.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful view of the Bay Bridge. Great atmosphere for a birthday dinner. There were about 11 of us so we had to order from the prix fixe menu which was not bad at all. You get to chose from 3...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My partner and I had a wonderful dinner here this month. Our table looked out onto the harbor, and the Bay Bridge at sunset. Our server, Darcey, was friendly and helpful in suggesting appetizers that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good noodles, pretty good service, pretty good beer selection, lively dining room. All in all a pretty good meal, an overall good experience, but maybe not quite up to all the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to SD more times than I care to count. The food is always good! I recommend: 1. crispy imperial rolls2. grapefruit and jicama salad3. shaking beef4. grilled Range Brothers' berkshire pork...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I happen to read an article about this place in a recent Saveur magazine, the article said it was considered to be one of the 12 restaurants that mattered. That's a pretty bold claim so I had some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the style of whoever they use as their interior architect/designer for their restaurants...feels refreshing and clean.had some appetizers and drinks at the bar while meeting up with some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, I need to work on my hype filter. Chron 100 restaurants are supposed to be the top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area, but when it comes to food that is neither American, Californian or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard about this place for awhile and recently read about it in Saveur Magazine. It was featured as one of the the 12 restaurants that matter. After visiting here, I wonder if that was a paid...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without the debacle of trying to get reservations here (calling 1 month before V-Day and being told I should have called TWO months before) for the last year, I finally got a seat at this place for my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we've had a gift certificate for this place since Christmas 2007, and although it's two years later, it's still crowded. That's gotta say something!The first year we tried to go here it was a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure I ordered as instructed by yelpers, chowhounders and restaurant staff...and I was still underwhelmed. It wasn't that the food wasn't good, because it was! It just wasn't as amazing as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a perfect lunch here yesterday. The weather was abnormally warm for April and the view was gorgeous from the restaurant. My colleague and I brought a client here and she was impressed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If this was a restaurant in any major Asian foodie city, like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, or Singapore, this would be a MEDIOCRE restaurant. Having eaten all kinds of traditional and modern Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated!!!! Not worth the money.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 StarsI asked the waiter what was best and we ended up with the spicy papaya salad (delicious) and shaking beef (very good but some pieces were over cooked). I also ordered the pho soup which had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Vietnamese fusion, I would go there again for a special occasion, but honestly, it's over priced and probably wouldn't go there on a regular dinner night out. I guess the problem I have is that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the earliest day's of my youth I had been on the hunt for that one piece of fish that would give me the feel good moment of my life's pallet. That moment arrived.The New Zealand Trout I munched...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good restaurant if you're not vietnamese and have never had authentic vietnamese food before. This restaurant gets talked up like it's the greatest thing to ever hit earth......and I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is very nice and yes good food. i went to it when it was on brannan and it was good there too. get the ahi tuna, papaya salad, catfish claypot, and thai coffee, sorry its been a while and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what this other reviewer was writing about that the hype exceeds the experience. Maybe they didn't order correctly. I was very impressed with every thing. From the greeting we received;...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance here is nice! The food is good but I've had better Vietnamese dishes elsewhere. Overall I was pleased and would probably go back again. It is conveniently located inside the ferry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the service was pretty good considering that we had a large party. HOWEVER, I don't know if the service was good because that's how the service is there or if it was to make up for the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is modern and elegant. The food was fresh and flavorful. We tried the garlic prawns, papaya salad and Alaskan Halibut. It is pricey and you need reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
asian fusion.food is excellent, creative.nice place, modern, space. A little noisy. Trendy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great if someone else picks up the bill!The food is really good and I love that they use fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. But it's overrated. There is better Vietnamese food to have for less money,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to the location on valencia almost 7 years ago...it was great...dark atmosphere...the rose tea was amazing...the orange glaze beef was delicious and the service was nice...really enjoyed my time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place doesn't quite live up to the hype, but it is a damn good place to eat.you can tell if a place is good by how knowledgeable the waitstaff is about the menu. and they got that down here,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth a visit -- trendy, casual, popular restaurant. It was a full house crowd even for Tuesday dinner. Be warn that Asian fusion means it's not authentic Vietnamese/Chinese/Asian food. But most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is OK but not great. Like so many acclaimed places to go, the hype exceeds the experience. Sure the Slanted Door's venue is great. The place is typically crowded with a nice looking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great :) The ambiance was nice - very trendy & modern. great place for work meals or a good place to bring parents. The service was fantastic, my water never got below half a glass. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here on Thursday night at around 9 p.m. ... I just sat at the bar and a few glasses of cotes du rhone, and then ordered the spring rolls, and the mesquite grilled ocean trout. Excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure if its because Im vietnamese and I've had way better vietnamese food to eat. But the food was not worth the price. My girlfriend loved the her food.. Im not sure if I ordered the right thing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice views of SF Bay. Food is good. But, here's the problem:The more I eat this stuff, the less I love it. It's lost it's novelty on me. And, I am thinking it's kind of greasy and such. Having...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prior our trip to San Francisco, I asked around people who are more familiar to the city's restaurants. Most of them recommended us to this restaurant. We heard that reservations is hard to get even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door has become one of our favorite places, my wife likes it for special occasions. Friday we had dinner with our two sons. Even though our reservations were for 5:30 when they opened,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved the food, the service could be better.try the shaking beef and baked fish,
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the long lines, extreme hype, and difficulty to get a table, I really found myself underwhelmed at this place. It has an extremely classy environment and gives off the expected avant-garde...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here again on Friday night...great, great food/experience. Can't wait to go again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went for lunch too late for lunch too early for dinner. made a meal from appetizer list. fantastic fresh ingredients oysters spring rolls and a German white wine. bartenders were very nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You've heard it all, so all you really need to know is this: The Slanted Door lives up to all the hype. Ordered 5 dishes, all of which were above-average and very well-portioned. The Manila clams were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went there last night - honestly...the best resto in SF!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was declared a persona non grata when I tried to make reservations some time ago. I am still trying to find out why. I have spend so much money at this establishment ever since they were located on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding customer serivce, we had party of 8 for one of my girl friends birthday...i would think it is a little over price...but the most of the food was a little bit sweet... the flower tea was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If Slanted Door does not have really good customer service, I would give it a two star only. I do not understand the long wait to get reservations for this place and after trying it I would not go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh its Ok.The ViET food hereis not really a big dealand its kinda overpriced.Nicee view of the bay bridge tho.I dunno if this is tru or not but, i heardthe tea they have that they charge u likei...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to SF, I managed to convince all of my friends to help me move. My wonderful friends came from Portland and Monterey to move all of my stuff to my new loft. To thank them, I treated them...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
itsy bitsy teeny weenie, yellow polka dot MARTINI!not dining on my $, so price aside, it was, well, FINE. solid 3***. adjusted for my own coin, we would be in 2-1/2 **. range.trout was simple & well...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The location is beautiful. My family and I came here on a rainy day in February but I think it made the view more interesting. It seemed like Mother Nature was putting on a show for all of us. Loved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, service, and drinks. Awesome views too! A little pricey but what isn't at the Ferry Building?
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here with my family on our vacation to SF. I heard a lot of hype about this place from friends, and the Slant Door lives up to most of it.First, it has prime location in the Ferry Building...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As most reviewers, I agree that this place is overpriced.The Vietnamese fusion dishes are tasty but pricey. Obviously you pay a premium price for the waterfront atmosphere, and you don't come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4pm-Slanted door bar- listening to Radiohead while drinking caiparinhia's enjoying the view of the bay = perfection.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to have anything I don't like at this restaurant. Company luncheon. 10 people = prix fixe menu. Picked 3 apps, 3 entrees, 1 veggie dish, and dessert is included.Our feast started with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i feel a little schizophrenic as i write this review because i want to give 5 stars for some things (cocktails, papaya salad, yellowtail with crispy shallots and daikon cakes) and i want to give 1...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat here a lot. Food is fantastic. Can be a bit loud.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was treated here with my co-workers on a corporate connection and sometimes the taste of free can taste really good.We had their spring rolls and all kinds of different appetizers. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there a few years ago for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Everything was great and they were very accommodating. The lounge/bar area had a very cool vibe that I don't see here in Milwaukee.My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to take a potential new hire to lunch with a co-worker. So we dived into some apps and had a couple korean coffee's. Shiot was pretty tasty I'm not gonna lie. I was very happy with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was thoroughly disappointed. We ordered papaya salad, scallion rice cakes, lemongrass tofu, and clay-pot catfish.The salad was okay, but a little too acidic; I've had much better at any number of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't go that often because it can rack up the dollars pretty quickly, but i have to say i have enjoyed my experience and the food every time i have been. I love to just sit at the bar and eat cause...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food: 9service: 9drinks: 8design/ambiace: 6crowd: 7wait/parking/reservations: 5Over rated, but good. Very touristy and very high traffic. It was pricey as well. I am a little biased because my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
alright so this was my first time to the slanted door today and i had an awesome experience. right off the bat, this place was pretty expensive. it was hard to give up as much as we did in this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been trying to go to Slanted Door for the last 8 months, ever since I got a gift certificate to the restaurant. After making and canceling 3 reservations, my fiancA� and I finally had a hot date...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Errr, I still don't get it. What's all this Slanted Door fuss about?I've been to the old location and the new location a number of times and I've never ever been impressed. Is it because I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the yellowfin tuna appetizer was so amazing we ordered another plate. it was that good.the signature drinks are hit or miss. some are more soda/juice-like than an actual cocktail.overall, we enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The problem with the restaurant now is that it is inconsistent. When it was on Valencia Street, and much smaller, it was always good. Everything on the menu, all the time. However, it's now hit and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is there still a long wait to get a table at this joint?This place used to be good when it was at the Valencia location; ever since they moved, the quality of the food had gone down (YES, even the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from a neighborhood that has tremendously good vietnemese food I had not much hope for this place. And it's true the food isn't authentic exactly, it's a nice fusion of vietnemese ideas and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Phan of Charles Phan's Slanted door. I love the location, atmosphere and decor. I feel that some of the items are a little expensive like the spring rolls you can get in chinatown for half...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really leaning more towards a 3.5, but that option isn't available. The problems first:-horribly noisy (yes the Ferry Bldg. is a biz hot-spot, but the acoustics in that joint are awful!) -hosts...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not care what my man says about the food being inauthentic. It tastes good and that's all that matters to me!I like the atmosphere and decor. The vegetarian dishes were mighty tasty.Minus one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is a first class restaurant. Book your reservations in advanced or else it will be impossible to get in. The restaurant is always packed, even on Sunday's. They are located northeast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good thing i made reservations for this place!! While waiting for the host to let him know we were here for our lunch reservations, i watched many MANY people get turned away because they were "booked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is aight. A bit overrated. I've been here a couple of times and don't get me wrong, the food is good...just not for that price. First time I came, it was a company team dinner so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the "wood oven roasted whole fish with spicy gingered fish sauce" it's my favorite!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch a couple weeks ago and it blew my mind. Seriously. The cabbage and jicama salad, the rib-eye steak and the brussels sprouts were amazing. But the icing on the cake; the ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic cocktails, wonderful Japanese yellowtail, and melt in your mouth beignets- three fantastic reasons to visit Slanted Door. Luckily, my boyfriend's college roommate came to visit giving us an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lady and I went here for dessert. Fantastic experience while sitting at the bar. Beignets with cinnamon Sabayon - $9 :: Superb! Light and crispy with good touch of sugar. The sauce only added...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food was pretty good. Didn't taste like authentic Vietnamese food, but still good. The atmosphere definitely made the food taste better.Shaking beef.Flank BeefBraised beef short ribs.Chicken Claypot....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the chicken clay pot alone. The flavors are so complex and the meat is perfectly tender. The broken rice has a unique texture--each grain is perfectly cut in half crosswise. How do they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After four visits (two lunch & two dinner), still my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. This place is a work of art, for many reasons:* Beautiful setting (corner of the Ferry Building, waterfront,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is right around the corner of the Ferry Building and offers long waits and great food presentation. If there is any one fitting slogan for this place it would be "come hungry leave...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed that SF peeps are real foodies. I thought this place had really tasty food but it doesn't have as many 5 stars as I expected.Loud cool looking space with tasty fusion food. Drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heard so much about the place that I had to try it. Our party of six had cocktails and appetizers in the bar area before dinner. Drinks were very tasty, each with a unique taste. We ended up doing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very slick and romantic restaurant overlooking the water and the Bay bridge. Very nice modern decor and art in the space. The bathroom is also unique. The food is delicious! Shakn beef, sprouts,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My soon-to-be ex-boss took me here for a late lunch today as a farewell. This restaurant is beautiful, and the view you get is so amazing. Definitely a place to take friends to if you want them to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it crowded? Yes.Do you need to make reservations? Yes.Is there lots of hype? Yes.Is the food excellent? Yes.Is the wine list great? Yes.Order the crab noodles and the tiger prawns for certain, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, despite the admitted bit of overhype, I love Slanted Door. Yes, you need to make rezzies way in advance - otherwise, you'll end up eating at 5:45 with the old folks, but the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! The food is really delicious. The servers were completely friendly and helpful. They made some wonderful recommendations. The ambiance is lively, a perfect dinner n drinks after...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my girlfriend here for a nice romantic evening last night. The view of the Bay Bridge is beautiful, the lavish decor is nice, and the service was absolutely amazing. The FOOD, however was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I was skeptical that any Asian food was going to be worth it at the prices they charge or if it warranted the ambiance that Slanted Door. Boy was I ever wrong!!! The food was very high...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad but I think a little overrated at this point. I think it's more the name, legend and institution that Slanted Door has become that makes it a hot spot than the food itself. The dining room...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty and good portions. Cocktails are lovely and wine selection is fab. The space can be a little noisy so not an ideal place if you want an intimate chat with your dinner companion.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh people who like to be mean to Slanted Door, stop it. We had Ryan as our waiter, as personable and polished as you could ever hope for in a wait-person. Here's why he's great; when a couple of us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor at the Slanted Door is amazing and the location great, making it a wonderful date night spot. The food is comforting, flavorful, high-quality and well-portioned. The service is friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE place, yet always packed. The space is wide, bright and decorated with lighter colors. The bathrooms are nice, with an attendant as well. The vibe is great because its located inside the ferry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service has been declining recently, but the food is consistently good. Some tried and true dishes can be found in other posts, like the shaking beef, but I rather enjoy restaurants whose menus...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a huge fan. I've been coming here for like I don't know at least 5 years. This year, I'm not sure if they were having an off day... we ordered the shaking beef, the spinach and catfish....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Vietnamese food. I love fine dining. How could I not love The Slanted Door? Yes I still frequent my neighborhood Vietnamese hole in the wall, but sometimes it doesn't cut it. There isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was really good. Pretty much ordered the most popular dishes: Imperial Rolls, Papaya Salad, Shaking Beef. Hella good! We also had the Grilled Shrimp that came with the same condiments as the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had the chance to try a lot of Vietnames food in the past besides just Pho and Spring Rolls. Everything I sampled here though was really good. You can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recently a friend asked me if there really was a slanted door at The Slanted Door. I was unable to recollect. That's the proof in the pudding right there as far as how good the cocktails were.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good but certain people talk about it like it is the best or something. The food is great...I love the imperial rolls, chicken claypot and black cod. The service is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who cares if the door is slanted, the food is great!!!Started off with the Oyster's, ahhhhh, so fresh and so clean clean. We couldn't decide between the yellowtail with crispy shallots and thai basil...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Vietnamese food from hole-in-the-wall cheap places to upscale restaurants so had been looking forward to trying this place for years.After many unsuccessful attempts to book a table in past...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to finally eat at the slanted door for a work function recently. My opinion might be skewed since I wasn't ordering for myself (family style pre-order) and I wasn't paying . The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say that I really, really, really loved the food here. We had the imperial rolls, the shaking beef and the cellophane noodles with dungeness crab, and they were all beyond delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i get pissed, i cut. slanted door PISSED ME OFF a few years ago and in my mind they've been cut ever since. thing is, my mom loves it and always wants to take me there. so i give it the it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant gets by on three things...1. Locale - their space in the Ferry Building is large, swank, fun, and uncomplicated. Good for large groups. Good for a quick drink. Good for a casual...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised after my business dinner. I've been "informed" before going in that their food wasn't that great. However, after tasting their family style meal, my tummy was happy. There...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is very busy. Make a reservation. I made a reservation 5 days in advance. It is located in ferry building and offers excellent view. Food is fusion Vietnamese. Excellent ambiance and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised to see that Slanted Door has a cumulative 3-1/2-star rating on Yelp (at least as of this review). First off, I think the food really is quite good. Second, the space is large, modern and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the one at the original location on Valencia Street.The food is great, But I have to say that whenever a Vietnamese restaurant places the word French next to it, the prices are doubled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best lunch ever! Their fish and meats are very fresh and the location is great. Every bite was amazing from what I remember but it was packed for hours! I was very impressed since i love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect destination for your tourist family members or friends when they come to town.You know, this was the first time I had eaten at the "new" location at the Embarcadero. Never really tried to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks! I don't know what the hype about it is, but the food here is very disappointing. I had a work dinner there and people say you cant complain when it's free, but god the food horrid....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch here on a gorgeous, sunny San Francisco day was quite tasty and all-in-all wonderful. And the views of the Bay Bridge and sunny blue skies were just breath-taking, a conversation piece in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: noisy and crowdedFood: quite tasty; I love the cellophane noodles, and the servers are very helpful in helping you choose dishes/wine, etc. I am often disappointed with fancy restaurants,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated for sure. But not bad. Had a seat at the bar, had a lovely view of the kitchen and the back door (that was sarcasm)...Enjoyed a luke warm Buddha tea...good flavor, but luke warm....Had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all we weren't paying, so that probably helped a half a star. What I love is that they take dishes you may have seen elsewhere but tweak it and use the best ingredients. For that you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, but not terrible either. Good beer selection.I'd even skip the food and enjoy one of their nice Belgian beers at the bar.This place would rank pretty far down on my list of Vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
LOUD! Do not go here if you want to have a conversation with someone across the table from you. Odd service, they kept trying to take my plate away with food on it and when we asked to take the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best restaurants in SF. The food is amazing. The bar is amazing. The owners are so friendly and connected with the customers. It is a great place to go with a big group. As...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a few months ago that we ate at the Slanted Door but still have a wonderful memory of it and always recommend it to friends.You have to make a reservation well in advance but were told to call...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad to see this place has only received 3 1/2 stars. Even that's generous. This is one of the most overrated places in the city. Why there is so much hype around it is beyond me but given it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
money $$$ means your about to drop hella money. 1st timers. Anniversary dinner. but we had a gift certificate.so we wanted to try a lot of shit. we ordered a lot about 3 peoples worth. I didn't know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome! good food ,fresh oyster, good service and good location. Nothing to say ,its all good
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cellophane noodles crab and shaking beef, caramelized shrimps are the best dishes...and HK Milk tea or Art tea
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The food is always so uniquely flavored and there is such a great variety. Love the jicama salad and vegetarian spring rolls. For carnivores there is the shaking beef that is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, sheek looking place. I think the price is a bit high for normal Vietnamese food that can be found somewhere else. I guess the price is due to the location and interior of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so overrated it's not even funny. Went here with my family, me 3 brothers and my mom, to celebrate Mother's Day. We ordered a couple appetizers and about 5 main dishes to share family...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The cocktails are amazing and the food has never been disappointing. It is pricey, but definitely worth it if you want to go on a nice date. They also have room to fit a large...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
had this place not had so much recognition from everybody, i may have given it a 4 star rating but because it's been hyped so much i expected nothing but exquisite tastes flowing through my mouth. i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for a office dinner. Great location, good food (SHAKING BEEF*), a bit noisy...Make reservations*
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant consistency, quality and service is beyond compare. The fusion of Vietnamese, European and California influences is totally satisfying. The shaking beef, the signature dish, is to be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
7x7's 100 Things to Eat n Drink before you Die!#7 - Shaking beef @ the Slanted Doorcame here for my old roomie's mom 50th birthday with a party of 10ish. So great. The service was impeccable and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First thing I want to point out is I'm used to having inexpensive Vietnamese food. Went there for a company Christmas party, we had maybe 10 people. The food prices was ok for an upscale type of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
# 7 for The Big Eat SF and #84 on Yelp's top 100 of 2008: Shaking Beef at the Slanted Door. I came here with the lovely Kimmy T for her birthday dinner. It was definitely a nice romantical date spot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, some really really good food. A little on the overpriced side if you ask me. It is nice that it's on the pier and the bar area has treated me well before. I would go here again, but only for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about The Slanted Door for 5 years now and have never had a chance to go. So I made a point to make a reservation for our 5th anniversary. I wish I went somewhere else.Lets put it this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to rant a little bit because I've read most of the reviews here about this fine dining establishment and the negative write ups come across as so harsh and without good reason. The Slanted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was here for a business dinner, and our menu was already picked out by the chef? i have no idea. i just know we sat down and the food just kept coming. and everything was delicious! we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is place gets jam pack. If you don't have a reservation you are out of luck. It tends to be busy due to its location (great view by the way) but its worth the wait every time. Certain dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a trendy place to go with mediocre food, this place might work for you.I have been in San Francisco for a week, and everyone kept raving about the Slanted Door. So on my last...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SUPER-HYPE!The hype levels were out of control before checking this out with some co-workers during a conference trip to SF. When I think about Vietnamese food, two things pop up: 1) mom-in-law, or 2)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What if you took Asian Fusion food and sort of dumbed it down for the masses? What if you combined that food with a bar where everyone was required to dress in black and employees were required to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just ok... it's gone downhill since it was in the mission area... but then they don't have to work at being good anymore.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister-in-law works at the Ferry Building so I end up here every few months. My parents came to visit and we decided to get take out from the Slanted Door and eat outside facing the Bay. My review...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Food is good, service is as well. Good, not great! Perhaps the restaurant is a tad over rated. I've been here about five times and am always pleased and will definitely come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People talk about The Slanted Door the way they talk about their friend/sister/coworker who is "beautiful and absolutely perfect for you!" You show up expecting something wonderful only to find the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to bring people out of town because of the location. But location aside, they also get treated to a great meal. The drink menu is fun but for food I recommend: pork spareribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is great and the sleek, contemporary modern setting moves the 3.5 star food up a notch to 4 stars. There's only one standout dish and that's the shaking beef, which is 4-4.5 stars. We've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great view. Delicious food, especially the shaking beef, but I felt sort of sick after it all. Maybe I'm allergic to peanut sauce or some spice used in Vietnamese food. but anyway, the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I followed its trail for success, started at the mission district then went to soma, then to ferry bldg...it just gets better somehow they were the ist ones i have encountered with great asian fusion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A few of us came here on a Thursday without reservations. Not a good idea, btw, you need to make one for a table. After spending some time scouting, we got some bar lounge seats. --FOOD--We were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive only been here once, and that was 2 years ago, on my 30th bday. My sister was the one who recommended this restaurant to us and we're glad she did! Everyone was satisfied with the food. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Given that there are nearly 1300 reviews of this restaurant already, there really isn't much more I can add to what folks have already said. With that being said, I'll just give my brief take on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Upscale and high end. Over rated and taste rather good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
does this place really need another review? i had a pleasant dining experience here. we had a view of the bay bridge. the food, although on the pricier side, used fresh ingredients and the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i took my boyfriend here for his birthday last year. it took me forever to find a restaurant, but i finally settled on this one.we were late for our reservation, but they were still able to find us a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had wanted to go hear for the longest time. I had heard good things from friends and even caught some good words about in on the Food Network.Sad to say I as really disappointed. Had I expected...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard many things about this place..mainly that celebrities come here, the food is phenom, and reservations need to made months in advanced. I don't mind sitting at the bar since it's easier to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was so disappointed in this place. Overrated and expensive! We went there for a bachelorette dinner on saturday night. I made a reservation and we were seated 40 minutes later. What is the point of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was taken here a while back while visiting a family member who is an SF native. The views are great of the bay bridge, and by far one of the best asian fusion restaurants I've been too. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food but rather expensive, overrated and loud. Been wanting to try Slanted Door for a long time and was recently reminded by an episode of Check Please on PBS where they raved about SD. Didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting SF from out-of-town, we met local friends here for dinner upon their suggestion. Whew! What yummy food! We had so many different plates of food coming and going and everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aps are great. Nice wine list.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of the best asian restaurant around. the crispy rolls and the tuna tatar was amazing. i love the beef noodle soup. the clams with pork belly was really really good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best lamb I have ever had, and that's a huge statement. All the food our party of 4 orderd was outstanding! Reason for four stars....the beverage manager is trying to be too clever in out-smarting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to try this place out after seeing it featured on a local Bay Area hotspot television show. Too bad I should have known earlier that I can't trust everything I see on tv. Would have saved me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reservations six weeks in advance? Really? Okay, being a bit of a scammer, I was able to walk in and get a table. Automatically, I was pondering that my yelp review will be biased because I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now I know why The Slanted Door is a CA instituition. From the spring rolls to the green papaya salad, from the chicken claypot to the papaya salad. Everything was perfection. The amazingly tasty food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, if you're are looking for a budget place -- this ain't it.If you judge a meal by the $$ to food ratio -- this ain't it.If, however, you want tasty food with a great view... read further.Before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing slanted about this place was their prices. $25 a person got us lemongrass chicken, crispy egg noodles, baby bac choi, beer, and steamed white rice. The bac choi and crispy egg noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why does everyone rave so much about this upscale, Vietnamese restaurant? If it's because of the ocean view and the decor, I get it. If it's because the food is amazing, then I have a difficult time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is one of my favorite spots. Period. If I got promoted today, this is where I'd celebrate. Birthday? Yeah, that too. It's too expensive to go often, but I always leave feeling like it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many people think this restaurant is way overpriced for Vietnamese cuisine. I do agree that it can be pretty pricey, but the food here is very good! We ordered the Japanese yellowtail (very fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just found the itemized receipt for this dinner and looked at it in detail...we were charged $6 for rice, which accompanies the clay pot dish. The famous "shaking beef", $29 - enough for 2 small...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food but the tables are way too close to eachother , not good for a first date . Highly reccomend it for the food though .
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here since they opened and were a little hole in the wall restaurant south of market....oh so many years ago. I've never been disappointed with the food or their service as both are far...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Slanted Door 3 times and the food is as tasty as the service is efficient. Daikon rice cakes were brought complimentary as we couldn't make up our minds on the apps, and I order them routinely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the slanted door on a Monday night it was really packed our reservation was for 8.30 and they were still seating people an hour later. That says alot about a place i think its the place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Slanted Door at its Mission location many years ago. I thought the food was amazing, and the atmosphere very romantic and pleasant. We recently went back to the new location on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT FOOD, HOSPITALITY, AND AMBIANCE!Worth making reservations for in advance!I went with a large group so we had a pre-set menu and selected 3 apps, 3 entrees, and some sides. This was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very trendy but food was just ok. The food was good but very comparable to other vietnamese places at more than half the price.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Yelp were for music reviews- The Slanted Door would be the Beatles and they would get 3 1/2 stars and folks would either rail about how over rated and annoyingly popular they were or scream like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the location and the food. Just wish it was not such a crush.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry fans, I can't join you. I've heard of this restaurant for years, before they were at this location and have never had the opportunity to dine here until recently. We opted for a late...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. It's expensive but always delivers. The cocktails and wines are great. A few times, we just sat at the bar to drink and eat when we couldn't get a reservation. When we do get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. Love the ferry building location, the ambiance was great, and everything that we ordered was really tasty! My favorite items were:- tuna tartare- daikon rice cakes- shaking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a large group so we were given a private room in the back. The service was good but the food was overpriced for the quality. Everything is served family style and with a large party,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spring Rolls from Heaven. Shaking Beef of Bliss. You are the Bok Choy of my Soul. And the Slanted Door to my Heart.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you to Nitin for being forward-thinking enough to grab us reservations here when I visited. A beautiful space with interesting drinks and SHAKING BEEF was killer.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would give this restaurant 4 1/2 stars if possible. The ambience is great, the food is great, and the service is above average. From the reviews that I read, the biggest problem was the price that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went to the slanted door last week with my family! Yay! We had the rice dumplings, shaking beef, cellophane noodles, veggie glass noodles, a few claypots, the black cod, the scallops,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(The search for the Perfect Margarita cont.)So what, I'm the 2000th person to review this place, whatever, I ate here in the 90's when it was in the Mission, oh what ? You were going to high school in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it when I can update to add stars and The Slanted Door definitely earned it. I figured out the trick to getting the best of the best and wanted to pass it on....(first, we must remember, it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a business lunch here a little while ago. The food was good - very artful and excellent for lunch. Portions were generous enough to share and small enough if you didn't want to share you didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is probably the most overrated restaurant in San Francisco. With that said-- the view is spectacular, the ambiance of the place is chic and their crispy garlic crab is to die for....
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food, a beautiful view...it's a staple for my family when they're in "The City." Though, yes, it's a little overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Situated in the Ferry Building Marketplace, the Slanted Door restaurant offers modern Vietnamese cuisine from crispy imperial rolls to rice noodle stir-fry to caramelized catfish claypot. At the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't see a slanted door but I did see a slanted sink. Views from the restaurant are spectacular. The food was good. We had the shaking beef with citrus sauce, which was recommended several...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the past few years the Slanted Door has easily secured its place as a SF destination with good reason.The food is delicious for the price and the location on the waterfront is ideal for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the drink menu here, the views, the food is great and not too pricey. Be sure to book 2 months in advance if you don't want to hope for a seat at the bar. Though sometimes I would walk in after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
another overpriced vietnamese place. At least the food here is pretty good. I used to go here for lunch because it was close and convenient to the market building. its not one of those places that i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome variety of unique drinks! Tasty food with a great view
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take the time, make the reservations ahead. The food here is amazing, the service excellent. The hot tea selection is mind blowing (if tea could be mind blowing) very fragrant and satisfying...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember seeing some show or reading an article about this restaurant so decided to take my mom here when she was visiting. My mom cooks the best Vietnamese food I've ever had so I thought she'd...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I booked the private room here for an event but had to cancel at the last minute, (2 hours before the scheduled time.) They were so great about it, sooooo great, I can not even express my gratitude...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of seats at the bar, either one perfect cocktail (two are hazardous) or the ginger soda, the Slanted Door roll, the crepe, the shaking beef (yes, an extravagance!), the baby bok choy, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Photos: http://gourmettravel.blogspot.com/2008/09/slanted-door-slight-disappointment.htmlI finally went to the lauded Slanted Door and was really looking forward to it. Got a lunch reservation and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard from so many different people about this place for such a long time, I find myself embarrassed to have gone so long without trying it out. I finally remedied the situation. The good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a few other people about a couple years ago. I was not sure what to expect. What I got was California fusion, yuck. I hate the concept. I came here expecting good Vietnamese food with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly my most favoritest restaurant in the City. If I could afford it, I would eat there every day. Or at least once a week. Sadly yes, this place is uber-pricey, and portions aren't that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hosted a couple of work colleagues here last night. My son was also in tow, as he's very polite in restaurants, gets along well with adults, and has his mother's pallet for good food. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has become like a Vietnamese TGIF. The food is good but it's like a factory. Kinda like waiting in line at Disneyland for The Pirates Restaurant. Way, way overpriced! We spent 500.00 for 7...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, serves me right for saying I'd not be back. For I did, indeed, make a return visit to The Slanted Door. Last night, and bitter cold night it was, too.I was not entirely happy about going, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My five star rating is due to the fact that my wife and I ALWAYS sit at the bar. We are from the Long Beach area and frequent San Francisco to get a decent bite to eat. The Slanted Door is always a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better meals I've had in San Francisco -- the food, the ambiance, the view... just stellar, in my humble opinion.Shaking beef! Squash rice cake with coconut! Chicken claypot! Delicious!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very good. I didn't have anything here that I didn't like. The shaking beef was the best of the dishes our crew ordered.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had great expectations for Slanted Door--at a book signing a few years ago, it got a solid recommendation from a Famous Non-Celebrity Chef (i.e., a well-known chef who's known for his cooking and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How have i not reviewed Slanted Door??My beau "doesn't like Vietnamese food." Ha! One trip to Slanted Door and one Crispy Imperial Roll later and he was hooked. Now he begs me to go there (granted,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Over 1,100 reviews? Will anyone even read my review? I'll keep it short... Try the cellophane noodles with fresh dungeness crab meat. Very tasty. Also, this place serves their dishes family...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this evening I dinned at this restaurant. I must say... It wasn't exactly to my liking. Not to say the food was bad, but with a restaurant of the caliber, I would expect better. I am one not to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best tea evarr..try the art tea, it's jasmine green tea that comes in a ball that sits at the bottom of a wine glass and then blooms into a flower..pretty neatooo. The food was yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally disappointed.Slanted Door is located right in the Ferry building, with nice water view. Nice big open space, modern restaurant. Nice servers. Mediocre food with nice presentation....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time here in a year. The prices are too high for the quality. the imperial rolls were great. The flat iron steak was supposed to be medium was raw in the middle and very fatty....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although i boycot all the restaurants that move to the embarcadero from the mission, I have to say i still like the food. It really is overpriced vietmese food, but I dont go away unhappy. So its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good, but loud and probably a bit over rated. Its hip atmosphere is somewhat appealing and the food in solid if unimaginative. Definitely on the pricey side.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Virginia Slims, they've come a long way since Valencia street. Food and ambience 10, drinks 10, staff 10. The winter drink menu is delicious, these people really know how to fuse liquor, spices...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!! I've only eaten at the bar and the service was great. Each time the bartenders have been very knowledgeable. Call WAY ahead if you want a table in the dining room.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the view. I didn't think very much of the food except that it was unoriginal and overpriced. The service was good though. We had a mixture of little dishes.The stir...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually liked the food very much. It was hard to get into and over priced for what it was but the view is good and the location is nice. It seems better to order one of their more unusual dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after listening to months and months of adoration about this restaurant, I finally made it here for lunch over the weekend. We were unexpectedly seated right away. Without reservations. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Asian food really should not cost this much. Is it because they have a wine list and bar in the restaurant and suddenly they have the right to charge an inappropriate amount of money for the food?...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I walk out of here I am smiling with glee. Maybe it's because I am slightly drunk, but how could you not be with some of the most inventive cocktails in SF?! The food never dissapoints and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was finally able to return to the Slanted Door after many, many years. The last time I ate here it was still in the Mission. I met some friends here for lunch and we had an amazing spread of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
#1173!I only have a few things to get out of my system.Bad economy and all, wasn't hard to get a table in the bar area for happy hour last friday. Sweet.Drinks took forever to arrive (though our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really liked the slanted door when i went yesterday. i had only been to their old location before and didn't have a good experience that time. however, i really like their new location in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Slanted Door a few times and have never been disappointed. The food is very good though a bit pricey, the view is nice, the atmosphere is pleasant and they have delicious cocktails too....
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the most popular restaurants in SF, Slanted Door was bustling with people the minute I walked in. I heard the hostess tell the two women in front of me, "Oh you didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Held a birthday lunch in the private room for my wife and 13 friends. In short, everything was fantastic. The private dining room manager, Tiffany, helped me sort out a great prix fixe menu for $46...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like sitting at the same table as other people, but I'm glad that we didn't screw our waitress. She was the cutest pixie and made special arrangements so I could get the spicy tuna dish....
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my Mom here for lunch to celebrate her birthday. We both loved the food and drinks & had a great time. We had the grapefruit and jicama salad, and the grilled tiger prawns and some extra veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great casual dining with a great Bay Bridge view...... Try the Shaken Beef and the Japanese Egg Plant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My coworkers and I always argue back and forth between which is better: Slanted Door or Bong Su. Personally, I think the food at Bong Su is better, but the obvious to Slanted Door is their view and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Being Vietnamese I will say this, the food is a little over rated for the price. You can get the same or better elsewhere. What makes up for it is the fresh seafood and the nice ambiance! It makes it so much...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their unique red cabbage salad and shaken beef. I only go here for special occasions since its a bit pricey. Best advice I can give is to make reservations at least a day before and take in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Slanted Door several times, usually at the behest of visiting out of town guests that have heard that it is the bomb. While the food is consistently good, the wait is often long (what...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door had been hyped up so much that I had to try it. Maybe that's why I was disappointed when I ate there. The Halibut was the only dish I truly enjoyed. I also had the veggie rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know what the hype is about this place. Maybe its a fad to come here. I'd say I have pretty good knowledge about good food since I also cook myself and am picky with my ingredients but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend took me here on our anniversary and i wanted to break up with him. i gave it 2 stars because 1) my drink was strong 2) the beef was cooked. that is all. we had reservations and we still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were catching a red eye flight back to the East Coast so we met some friends at The Slanted Door for drinks and appetizers since we couldn't get a reservation. On a Sunday night, both the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but inflated pricing and noisy. Food is unique and interesting flavor combinations definitely worth trying.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a 2-month advance reservation and a previous cancellation by the restaurant, our anticipation was high.BOTTOM LINEDidn't meet my high expectations. Tasty food, but overrated considering the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a cool interior with a great view of the bay, this is a solid place for business dinners, dates, or tourists.i can't say that it's pure and authentic but the menu is geared to the general palate.i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Slanted Door for lunch today and the food was as good as always except for the super hot hot sauce with the Halibut. Be careful. Maybe skip the sauce ... but have the Halibut since it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SD is one of those places that foodies talk up so much, you know you have to eventually go. With reservations of at least a week out required, my expectations were high... but unfortunately they were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't wait to try this considering how far in advance you have to make reservations and the favorable reviews I saw for this restaurant on Check, Please! Bay Area. It's beautifully situated on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was as great as everyone told me it is!Went there on a Wednesday night with a friend, and it was packed! Took too long for a table (we were starving), so we grabbed two seats at the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was planning on giving this a 2 star but since my meal was on my company's expense account, I shouldn't complain too much. Well I'll still have to complain a little bit. Exactly what my Yelp buddy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
why are people so bitter about this place??the food is freaking GOOD!i didn't want to like it the first time i ate here. I'm vietnamese... and i DO NOT understand the concept of fancy vietnamese food....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty disappointed with my dining experience here last Friday. I had high hopes for this place based on what I've been told by my friends. :( We started with three of the raw appetizers: live...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to SF I always try to get into the Slanted Door for lunch; However, I've always been unsuccessful because of the wait... until now. Yes it lives up to the hype. decor is hip, view is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love LOVE this place! Can't get enough. Their service is always excellent, the food is awesome. Wonderful rolls, meats, and seafood. All delightfully spiced. But the papaya salad. Oh! The papaya...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs: great. Rice cakes: okay. Oysters: okay. Imperial rolls: excellent. Cocktails: awesome. Immediate seating at the bar, where it's more chill and the DJ was really good with the downtempo thing.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed our experience. This is a noisy place with lots of families. The waitress wanted us to order more items and was disappointed when we limited our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have done both the Mission locations and the new location. I love it, I love it, I love it. Still my all time fave restaurant in San Francisco. I think the service also helped, our waitress was very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good food and good service. my friend and i got the half dozen oysters and spanish mackerel for apps, then we shared the crab noodles and rib eye for dinner, and had the chocolate pudding cake for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their menu doesn't change very much and they do certain items very well (spring rolls, five spice pork). I always feel like it's overpriced for what you get. Their location and ambiance is very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Twice experienced. Twice unimpressed.Honestly, I've eaten at Out the Door a number of times and for some reason expected Slanted Door to be even better. It isn't. Out the Door isn't that great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Remember that when you go here, you're partially paying for the ambiance, location, and wait staff. People who complain about the food being "overpriced" forget that you don't go out to eat because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I crazy, or am I the only person that doesn't think that Slanted Door is all that? I mean, it's good, but is it really all that? Maybe because I'm asian and have been exposed to alot great food my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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The Spring roles are delicious, the shrimp noodles are cooked perfectly, the view, of course, exquisite. I went on a Sunday afternoon and the service was great. I loved everything about The Slanted Door and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't tried this restaurant you def. have to go at least once, and I'm pretty sure after that time you will keep coming back. Its delicious and very modern inside, the service is pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: October 11People: MeganMy tab: ~$44First time we've been since 2006, it was all that we remembered. I thought that after our trip to SE asia, this place might disappoint, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculously amazing. First off, it's on the pier inside the ferry building, which is a sweet location. And then there is the amazing food. The biggest surprise I've had there was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to introduce someone to Vietnamese without scaring them. The place is extremely comfortable, the bay breeze, large open windows, and quaint Asian charm are enough to attract any passersby....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door is one of open tables' most reserved restaurants in the city, and I must admit that my expectations based on that knowledge were quite high. I have been to Slanted Door twice, once for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic!! I love the decor, easy and breezy. I love the openness of the restaurant. I hate being in enclosed areas so the cool blue on the walls gave off a calming experience with the comfy benches!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why does everyone go nuts over this place? There wasn't anything wrong with the food, it was perfectly fine. The five-spice duck salad was quite good. But save that, you can get the same stuff at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, maybe my expectations were set a bit high, since my friends and I had tried many times unsuccessfully in the past to get reservations. I really wanted this place to have the best food I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having just returned from 3 weeks in glorious Vietnam, we were keen to try The Slanted Door, afresh. Their booking system is as effective as it is friendly, and I felt proud to usher visiting family...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see the big deal with this place. You can get way better Vietnamese and more authentic I might add, elsewhere. The atmosphere is nice but I wish the food complimented that aspect. You get a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the irksome 20 minute wait (yes, we had reservations) without a word from the host, most all was forgiven when we were offered a prime table looking right out onto the Bay. I was pleased to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although it gets mixed reviews here, we loved our dinner at Slanted Door. The food really is exceptional, especially the mega sized spring rolls. A bit pricey, but since it's family style, sharing an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I down-graded this place because...well, because I remember when they were at 16th and Mission, and then on the Embarcadero...and now that they are hugely succesful in the Ferry Building, have lost...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant downtown. The food is great, and if you go at lunchtime without a reservation you can sometimes get into the community table. I would recommend going on the weekend and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Slanted Door last night for the fifth time. We had a party of 13 and got to sit in the private side room. It was fabulous. Service was great and the prix fixe menu had excellent selections....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, be sure to make a reservation! We went during the middle of the week thinking we could get in without one, but ended up waiting over an hour for a space to clear up at the bar. This time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with an old friend who raved about this place. After eating here, I can not wait for an excuse to come back. We enjoyed a couple of drinks while we waited (the place was packed) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the PF Chang's of Vietnamese food. If you are asian, you know what I mean. If you have Anglo-saxon taste buds, you'd probably like this place. It is quite a bit pricey for what it is and is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I use to like this place but it is way overrated now. I went there with a group of 10 people and the service was very slow, the fish was overcooked and nothing wowed me.This place is good for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$22 for a piece of fish is a bit pricey at lunchtime, even if it is exquisitely prepared. But since I wasn't buying I have little to complain about. The arctic char is perfect in every way, including...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tiger prawns were very good and for the price ($19) wasnt so bad compared to the over-raved about shaking beef ($29) which consisted of 6 pieces of beef, about the size of half my thumb....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First, the food is decent, but not memorable. I would rate Slanted Door 4.5 for the menu, but 3.5 for the actual taste. I went with a group of 7 people and we had a nice time. Good atmosphere. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef Salad biatch.....'nuff said
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't a bad meal, persay, but I think you could get the same meal for half the price at any good Chinese or Vietnamese place. Spring rolls and imperial rolls and bbq pork--I don't need a fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food is good. But they are indifferent to nut allergies and have a bar staff that doesnt feel like working. Ever.I've had work events here, so fine for that, but I dont go out of the way.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
's: Good waterfront view, good atmosphere-'s: For what you're paying, the food is a bit over-rated, the wait is long.I've heard many great things about the Slanted Door before finally stepping in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time in San Fran, I went to get lunch with a friend. Of course you need reservations, but I've heard you need to make reservations way in advance. It wasn't bad because we waited to get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Slanted Door at 3pm with a few other people. The restaurant was not seating people, so we went to the bar and had a combination of appetizers, salads, and inebrients and passed them...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner - It was a long wait between our appetizers and entrees...very long. We dined here on a Tuesday night with reservations for 8pm. We ordered about 7 dishes: a variety of meat, fish, veggies....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I don't see what all the fuss is about. People go crazy for this place because of good marketing, not because of the food.The food is good, not great, and way way over priced. Way over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants.Our waiter was perfect; friendly and knowledgeable, with perfect timing.Our food was scrumptious. You know it's good when you start eying what's left and gaging...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for lunch on a busy Saturday. The over-priced entrees (five different courses) were just so-so but the desserts really stood out. They were just horrible. We picked three out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite what everyone says about its bad points, I guess I got lucky. Reservations were a bit late (9:15pm). I couldn't understand why it was so hard to get reservations at a time/day that I wanted,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wandered into this very attractive establishment craving Asian, Vietnamese being my fav, and very happily realizing this is their speciality. The staff were ok, not overly friendly. Sat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Context: we've only eaten in the bar. Impossible to get a table in the dining room on a Saturday night without reservations. SD offers the full dinner menu if you sit at the bar, but only a bar menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love s. door the food and the location makes this such a wonderful dining experience
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door has great stuff on the menu, and great views of the bay.Here are the pros and cons.Pros:Great foodGood StaffGreat ViewFun PlaceGreat DrinksFun to watch them cook at the barCan check...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's like American (New) but Vietnamese (New), makes sense right?Opentable might say they are booked, but if you just walk in and say "hey dude, is there any possible way we can get a table for 2?"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Contemporary Asian food and decor along the bay in the Ferry Building. Genius. They really have some great and interesting dishes. Try lunch here. It's reasonable and the service is much better.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
inflexible, terrible tourist hell. don't go.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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WORST SERVICE I'VE EVER HAD from the minute I made the reservation to the minute I walked out the door. Staff is slow, arrogrant and inefficient!!!!! The food was adequate but nothing special. Not only do I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just the walk along the dock to The Slanted Door is worth going for. The staff, atmosphere and food are all incredible, too. Supercool interior and neat communal bathroom stalls. Portions are not huge...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Wednesday night close to closing time. They were very kind and took our group of 4 without any hesitation. The service was awesome and food was absolutely amazing. My best friend is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive but the food is definitely legit. Their pho uses high quality meets and all of their dishes have top quality ingredients. I eat here almost once a week and the food quality is consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this was quite a delightful experience. Despite the fact that the cuisine could be found at fractions of the price at your typical Vietnamese joint, I can only recommend this place....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I am always one to try and find a no frills way to enjoy the restaurants with all of the frills. For this one, eat on the backside of the restaurant. Inside the Ferry House, there are little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have never had a bad experience at the slanted door! the food is great, drinks are good... i love the tea by the way.the only reason why it doesn't get 5 stars is because even if you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't know how this place got so popular and packed. I went to Slanted Door before they moved to Ferry Building. I actually enjoyed their previous location which was not too far down the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Vietnamese food. If you make it is fresh ingredient, I guess it is going to be better. It is a little bit pricer than regular Vietnamese but it has much better atmosphere and view. I think it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend to dinner here last night. We had a reservation at 9:15, went early to have a drink and they sat us at 8:30! They have really great cocktails, most are gin based.The view is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Co-hosted a baby shower here and reserved the private room during the lunch rush hour. Everything went great. The food receives three star, service four star, and the size of the room three star. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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It's too noisy for my tastes, and the dA�cor is a bit clinical compared to the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a very busy night and scored a spot at the bar top. Our dinner was a bit on the greasy side. I had the pork and it was heavy on the fat, almost like they didn't bother to trim any of it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the most hyped asian restaurant in the city and for good reason: authentic vietnamese flavors, great drinks, nice decor, and a beautiful view. it's too bad you'll never find a table with out a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical. It was built up so much, and I am normally not a fan of Vietnamese food (I usually find it to be too bland). Lo and behold the food was as awesome as everyone said it would be....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the restaurant is beautiful... casual chic... very cool, modern feel, yet casual at the same time. the large, open space feels appropriate given that it is at the ferry building with gorgeous huge...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This should really be 4.5 stars.This is one of those places that I think I take for granted because it's standard and is consistent. I returned here for dinner for the 1st time in 2 years and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, damn! Since when did having dinner at the bar become fashionable? If you're like me, when eating by yourself you often choose to sit at the bar just because there won't be a wait.... don't expect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a busy warm afternoon, Raechelle and I dropped into Slanted Door on the fluke and surprisingly found 2 seats at the bar. Lucky us! We shared the Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Crispy Imperial Rolls,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
25 $ for 2 spits of scallops on my plate? oh HELL no!Enjoying the bay view and havin a dude who pays ur dinner? oh HELL yes!Secret: the door isnt really slanted.Oh and " 1More Mojito please!"
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Something must be said when my mom says she wants to go to Slanted Door.See, whenever I'm with my mom and we want to grab something to eat, the first thing that's out of her mouth is "No Asian food."...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried to get reservations, was told that it was booked. But the reservationist told us that we could try to call in the day of for a cancellation. Well, we were at the Ferry building around 6 p.m....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first meal in San Francisco....and all in all it was a good time.Moises, at the bar, was fabulous....mixed, fresh, inventive cocktails with a smile....wish we could have found a seat at his station...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really really great flavors. Loved the clams as and app an the lamb was good as a main dish. Best Belgium Ale I had was there...Saison Dupont. It was pretty crowded, but it had great views...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being Vietnamese I will say this, the food is a little over rated for the price. You can get the same or better elsewhere. What makes up for it is the fresh seafood and the nice ambiance! It makes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents are in town for the weekend and since I've never checked out Slanted Door and the meal was on them, I figured now was the time to go! I easily made a reservation for tonight earlier in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fantastic -- as Kimmie N. says below... it's not truly authentic... however, it's wonderful and flavorful and delicious. Our table had a variety of dishes but my favorites were the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, rounded down. Food: 5 starsService: 3 starsAtmosphere: 3.5 starsSo the food was great. Perfect seasoning, abundant flavors. We shared the daikon rice cakes and vegetarian crepe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for dinner and I had made reservations a whole month in advance still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. The place was crowded!! The place looked really modern and stylish. The table...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars rounded up. Good food although a little too crowded for my taste. Half hour in between apps and main courses was disappointing but the food tasted great and our waitress comped one item...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan for the fantastic view and the mini Slanted Door that's open in the Ferry Building. The mini version is great if you need to pick up something light for lunch. But I don't even do that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an update. My last review wasn't as glowing as this one, but let me explain.We walked in, no reservations and were promptly seated. *Surprise* but wait! The server was extremely nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view from The Slanted Door is breathtaking. I came here for lunch on a beautiful sunny day and sat at a booth with a clear view of the ocean and the Bay Bridge. I can only imagine it being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The "Fo Cha" tea was the best green tea I've had in a long time, and they knew how to brew it, how long it should steep, and how bitter it gets.Also, with family-style ordering (group of seven), I got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I knew I shouldn't have tried "fancy" Vietnamese food.They load up the vermicelli dishes with shredded vegetables and bean sprouts, turning it into more like a salad with a child's handful of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Something about fancy Vietnamese food. Everything is so overpriced and the food was bland. We paid for and enjoyed the view of the bridge more than anything we consumed.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had very high expectations before going there...considering all of the hype and praise surrounding the restaurant. Overall, it was a good restaurant...though, in my opinion, a little over-priced...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to their newest location at the Ferry Bldg. for a company luncheon and I have to admit that I was not completely impressed. The ambiance was nice and refreshing with all the windows...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't stop coming here.I've become an addict.The wine, the food...and I always order the same things!!1. Yellowtail. Necessary.2. Spring Rolls. Peanut sauce to die for.3. Caramelized Prawns....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, unexpected flavors. A airy and welcoming room right on The Bay. An attentive and attractive staff. What more could you ask for?I love this place for lunch, but it's almost always packed so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shaking Beef. 'nuff said?This is truly a quintessential San Francisco restaurant, and a place I will go back to time and time and time again! Service has always been fantastic, I've been happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
That's the last time I let my sister handle decisions regarding "SAN FRANCISCO" and "FOOD" !!!!!It's really too bad Yelp doesn't support smiley faces (or in this case an unhappy ones) because the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good meal, portions perfect sizes so that you can order lots and try many different things. The only downside to the restaurant is the toilets! They only have four for the entire restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The imperial rolls were amazing. But it all went downhill from there. First, there were 17 of us and we had a pre-fixe menu where we could choose 3 appetizers and 3 entrees from the menu. So we did....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Slanted door (Ferry building location) was last year. Since then I've been there 2 more times. First time was the best. There were 7 of us dining at lunch time and we got to do...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of traditional vietnamese food....but everything, EVERYTHING tasted wonderful. This place takes the best parts of asian food & puts them all on the same menu. Plus, amazing service!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good, we liked the food. The staff were nice.But for what we got, it was expensive. If we had gone to a Chinese restaurant we would have had clay pot chicken and not left hungry.A tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, pretty good food. This place rocks in the evening too. Had dinner here with some good friends. No kids this time so we took advantage of that and ordered a bunch of drinks. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My expectation was set too high....this is the most booked place on opentable.com and I heard it takes at least a month to get a reservation. After numerous attempts, I finally got a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service was super fast. The apps came out almost immediately. We had the scallops, beef carpaccio and spring rolls. All of which were delicious. The entrees were equally as good. My faves were the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I hadn't stepped in to the *newer* location of Slanted Door until this last weekend, I was totally surprised and a bit overwhelmed by the non-Mission surroundings. It was great that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
listen, i know we all feel better about ourselves when we get a chance to be snooty to those that we deem "lesser," but when you are in the customer service business, you don't get to give in to these...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
...Out The Door's pretentious older brother.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here after picking up our race bibs for the Run SF Marathon. We were seated way in the back, cafeteria-style seating. At first it felt weird/uncomfortable sitting with strangers, but after a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It all started with the client from out of town paying my office a surprise visit, and a small panic as I realized that all of the usual spots for apps and drinks were taken. We (party of 6) decided...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is a wonderful place to have a pricey meal. Every time my husband and I go there, we are very pleased. The service, food, atmosphere, and gin and tonics are fantastic. When you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE PLACE: Very pretty, well decorated, nice location. The bathroom has an attendant who inspects each stall after someone leaves to make sure it's presentable for the next customer, loved that....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by with two of my aunts after checking out the farmer's market.Food was expensive, but good. We had to choose off of their "lunch menu" because we missed the actual lunch hours and were too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love The Slanted Door. The food was healthy, the flavors were light with exclamation points of cilantro or spice, and though it was pricey, I used to think it was a occasionally justifiable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. i'd heard so much about it before we tried it so the expectation was very high. and it exceeded it. i will come back again and again for the food... and the ambience and beautiful views of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've never rated ANY restaurant a 1 star...but I'd NEVER go back...Maitre d' service- 0Waiter- 3 (Sister rates 2...thinks I'm too nice...yea TOO nice and STILL giving overall rating of 1)Food Service-...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came, I saw, I ate and not so sure I would come back. With all the hype this place gets and how hard it is to book a table, I expected more from the food, more flavor, better presentations and more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We loved this place, the food was amazing! We've been to a similar restaurant in Mountain View (Xanh) and this place blows it away. We ordered the rib eye steak with the garlic soy dipping sauce and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 5 for the ambiance, 4 for service and 3.5 for the food, therefore overall it's a 4 star experience, the dishes are nothing unique but pretty dependable, skip the cellophane noodles with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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busy, busy, busy-excellent, excellent, excellent
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting a reservation at Slanted Door for an evening repast can be a challenge. But if you go for lunch on the weekend you can grab a seat at the bar, have a wonderful time, and sometimes meet some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, I love the Slanted Door. Great establishment! HOWEVER, as most others have mentioned it is a bit overpriced for Vietnamese/Asian cuisine. Is it high quality- yesOne thing that I do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking at other reviews of this place reminded me how enjoyable it was to eat there, although you are definitely paying for the ambiance & fantastic set decoration. The food was really good but not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I probably wouldn't go again. Worth experiencing one time.I was going on a recruiting lunch and heard that Slanted Door was a really great place. We tried to make reservations a few weeks early and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this WAS my favorite restaurant in San Francisco 2 incarnations (locations) ago. At that time we were in SOMA, if memory serves, and at that time, this place was serving up some of the freshest,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here for lunch for my birthday by my colleagues. I really enjoyed the food, especially the dessert. I then returned for a business lunch a few months later and again felt that it was good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I constantly hear great things about this restaurant. Even newspapers like the San Francisco Chronicle rate it as one of the best restaurants in the bay area. I would give it a..3.5 stars.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Great cocktails especially the spiked ginger lemonade. Very fresh and clean tasting food. Shaken beef and jicama salad are winners! I would suggest getting the prix fixe menu....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for the restaurant and 4 stars for the bar scene. the bar is a great place to meet up with friends and grab a drink. i love the location (a lot better than their old location). the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first place I take out-of-town friends when they come down to SF Bay. Great view of the Bay Bridge. Hip crowd and atmosphere and fantastic food. It's a bit too noisy and getting a table...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I had been hearing about this place for a while so I had some expectations, though not what I would consider grandiose or out of reach. I ended up going there with co-workers to celebrate (and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food and great service...lil over price, but everything was so flavorful...i hate porkchops, but we ordered them any ways....it was the best pork chops i ever had...so delicious....i marked 1...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What on earth is the big deal about this place? I hear about it and people talk about it like its heaven on earth.......Sorry, no thanks. I do not understand why it is so impossible to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many times and have to say that the drinks and food never disappoints. The flavors are blended nicely to not overwhelm the dish you are eating. Some of our faves are the crispy vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here since about 98' when it was on Valencia and Bill Clinton's presence made it impossible to get a table.We waited for it to open on Sunday morning and at 11:02am (two minutes late)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really understand why people rave about this place. I came here with my friend from NY to show her San Francisco cuisine. Every dish we had was just off and to tell you the truth my friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my friend who was visiting from the OC and I would have to say that I really enjoyed the experience. We ate at the bar as you have to make reservations in advance to get a table...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After months of trying to schedule a Girls' Day Out with some girlfriends (from wine tasting in Napa to casino hopping in Tahoe), we decided to spend a day in SF. We wanted to have lunch at a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome...little pricey for vietnamese though otherwise it'd get 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Our family had dinner at the Slanted Door last night and it was definitely a disappointment. The view was the only part that lived up to my expectations. I'd read the earlier Yelp reviews before...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to SD before and the the food is above average. And for a big joint the service is solid. My buddy and I opted for the bar as you need not a reservation. Unfortunately, the have no system...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I love the food and I love the location. I really like the music too!! The dj they had the night we were there was super cool. We chatted with him a little bit after dinner and he...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh... overrated and over priced. granted i ate here for a company dinner and did not pay but i saw the prices and ate the food. my bf's mom can make better vietnamese food and that's free! So i was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating here, about, oh 10 times, I thought it was definitely time to a) join yelp and b) write a review (my first, in fact) of my oh so precious Slanted Door.Without giving you the mental...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Location and decor is cool. It's definitely crowded and you have to make reservations in advance. The food was really good, especially for asian fusion, which I'm not usually a fan of. Try the crab...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is one of those hip SF places that you have to try at least once. I went on a Wednesday evening and it was PACKED. Trying to get a table without a reservation is next to impossible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tables are small and way too close together. Everyone that works here walks around pretentiously. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived right on time for our reservation. We stood around for over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After my fourth visit to The Slanted Door, it's really about time I review it. I like the food, I really do. Do I think I can get equally tasty Vietnamese grub from one of the million other little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to the Slanted Door once before and I was excited to return. I had made reservations 2 months in advance as a surprise birthday dinner for my dad. I knew it would be the perfect setting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so yesterday was my second visit and it was really great. I am glad I tried it a second time in spite of a not so great first visit a year ago.The first time I went I thought we were seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know. This place is interesting. The food is like reduced size authentic chinese food. They charge you 80% more for it though just because it has a nice view over looking the bay bridge. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I'm surprised by the 3 1/2 star rating. This is an outstanding restaurant.I've been here twice and have walked away happy each time.If you order a lemonade, it comes with a carafe, for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply amazing. I am a vegetarian and it's a challenge to find good stuff, and amazing atmosphere. Making the reservation in advance, and even dining at odd times (like 4:45 pm!) is all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It is amusing, and pathetic, that people are willing to overlook overpriced menus, poor service, fair food and noise because "the view is so wonderful". Sure it's nice to have a good view, but does it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try this place for AGES. I've been to all of their outposts, and already knew I was a fan of the food. I finally made it in on a Thursday evening, when Hog Island was just too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I have to admit Slanted Door is one of my favorites in SF, but yet I don't give them 5 stars. If it wasn't for "Out the Door" they wouldn't be my favorite. But, lets be realistic here. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the Slanted Door when it first opened in the Mission. Since then, it's become a totally overpriced scene. The food is still good, but whenever I want the best authentic Vietnamese food, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Synopsis (because it's a long review): Great food, worth every penny. Best meal out I've had in a long time. I'd go there again in a heartbeat for a special night out. Eat the sweet potato rice cakes....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: So I've been to The Slanted Door before--three times before--and have had a good experience each time. However, I was a little disappointed when my boyfriend and I went to celebrate last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place to go for a business lunch (or dinner, though the Ferry Building seems a little lonely and empty at night). It's classy, the food is above average, the tapioca pudding and mango...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$35 dollars for corkage!!!???? Can you believe that? Even after buying 2 bottles off their menu the manager still would not waive the corkage on one of the bottles that we brought. Seemed a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fantastic lunch here yesterday. The grapefruit and jimaca salad was very refreshing and well flavored. I had the lemongrass chicken which was very light had just enough heat to compliment the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door has earned an extra star in my book. The food was fresh and the service was incredible. The wine by the glass was nice, but some dishes missed the mark.The cellophane noodles were just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had lunch here twice. My company took me out to lunch to a lot of nice places near the financial district and this was my favorite. Great wine selection and awesome appetizers. We had the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom has been wanting to go for a long time, so my sister and I took her for her b-day. I really enjoyed the food. The service was great, they didn't rush us, they were attentive and quiet. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but there is NOTHING special about this place. The vietnamese food is something you can get at any vietnamese resturant for half the price.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rating 3.5This rating is for the food ONLY. Loved the Meyer Ranch shaking beef and Caramelized tiger prawns. The Slanted door rolls were missing something....taste! Surprising because those should be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations and still had to wait! The drinks work good, and we loved the shaking beef, but the cost of the food for what you get is not worth it....its supposed to be family style, yet each...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We just had some appetizers and drinks at the bar. The dining room closes for part of the afternoon, so only the bar was available, and we had to wait awhile and stalk some people to get a seat. But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was good but it was way TOO NOISY! Half of the time I had to yell in order to talk to people! The location is excellent and price is decent....but I wouldn't go back there any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had plenty-o-Vietnamese food growing up and therefore think that this place is overpriced. Based on principle alone, I am compelled to give it less stars. However, to their credit, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, great european wine selection, wonderful view!!! Reservation a must! Taking one star off for being pricy, having a pricy parking next door and being usually crowded and noisy.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, festive and convenient, so I keep coming back for more.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The *Slanted Door is in my top 3 to 5 restaurants in San Francisco.*best enjoyed with a groupI love that I can try a beer or cocktail that I have never heard of to start out my evening. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit was today...food was pretty good, but not inspiring. Mint tea delicios, but overpriced ($7). Didn't try any desserts...Overall, nice atmosphere, beautiful view, good service and good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to try this place when I was staying nearby for work. I stopped in during the evening to see if I could get take-out. (Blasphemy, I know, especially w/ such a beautiful location and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple of times and wanted my partner to try it. The chef served us raw chicken in the stir fry chicken dish with chinese dates. The pieces were brown on the outside and literally...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After looking for the best restaurants in San Francisco for a while, we thought it was only fair to give the Slanted Door a try. First impression was not good. It was hard to find and me being in 4...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Slanted Door.My major problem is that I can go in "for a snack" and end up ordering a lot more food because I think it's delicious and can't just order one or two things (at least four...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had some appetizers from the lounge menu over the weekend.Imperial Rolls - Ok, not great Spring Rolls - OkDaikon rice cakes - Tasted like the chinese version but with a sweet/salty/sour sauce5 spiced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Slanted Door.I'm totally addicted to their vegetarian spring rolls. Simply the best.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's really easy to get caught up in the outrageous prices, the loudness consuming the whole restaurant, and the semi-unoriginality of the menu. But you have to stop and think. Where are you?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My employer recently took us out to eat here for lunch. We ordered off the lunch prix fixe menu. Here's the list of what I ate: (There were more dishes, but I don't eat red meat)-crispy vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't quite understand what the hype is about this place, but did try it and found that it is over priced, busy and not a very comfortable dining experinence for our age group. Hey, we're driving...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest, I wasn't all that impressed the last time i came here. Yes, everything from the raw menu was excellent. as always. but my friend doesn't do "raw", so i got a chance to try the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but maybe suffering a bit from it's popularity. Holey moley on the over 1k reviews! Previous visits I loved and would have given 4 star, but that was PY (pre-yelp)....Highlights:- Nice open...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I was not impressed with The Slanted Door. Maybe my expectations were too high, but for this kind of money I expect my meal to be memorable and it wasn't.We walked in at 2pm on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to go here for our anniversary after hearing mostly good things and wanting to check out the view. I made a reservation weeks in advanced and when we we arrived we were seated right away....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the pricier end, but worth it.Best dishes: lamb chops, shaking beef, and clay chicken. It's a little loud, but the view is spectacular.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being the 1026th person to review, what more can I do but add pictures and say that...After years of dining here, I'm a bonafide Slanted Door whore and a chef Charles Phan-atic -_-.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was not super impressed with Slanted Door. It's overpriced for what you get and the dining room and restrooms sorta reminded me of a fancy cafeteria. The food and service were fine (except for being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyable but not spectacular. Not sure why all the hype. Maybe this cuisine was new at one point or the prices were less or what but I wasn't jumping up and down with delight during my meal. Was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best the best
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few times for lunch with co-workers and it is ALWAYS crowded. Both times we easily had reservations b/c of connections and we were seated immediately, so I highly suggest making a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1019 reviews -- and counting?This better be the fucking last word. Really. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Overrated. Overpriced.Oh, that's two words - like anyone really cares.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food here barely resembles Vietnamese food. It's more like Panda Express for affluent people. Append the usual cliche hater-bash phrases. I think I fell in love with the pictures of this place and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do not understand the hype this place gets. The food is ok, not horrible, but nothing special.The location is amazing, but the atmosphere of the restaurant resembles a circus.There was a spotlight...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Add me to the hordes that call this place overrated. I just don't get it.Atmosphere -- pretty bad, they cram you like sardines in here. Maybe I'm spoiled by SF, but there are nice views all over....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. I made reservations a couple days in advance. This turned out to be a good idea as there looked to be quite a crowd waiting to be seated. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this review is completely biased because my friend happens to be the sous chef... and with that lucky friendship comes lots of comped food! some of the appetizers we received were the both the meat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely make reservations but don't despair if you can't get them. The bar is large and easy to eat at. It's a quintessential stop for any visit to SF with a cool scene, great food, and a gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bomb legit!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars... just don't come expecting a lot of Vietnamese food. Here's what we had (copy and pasting from their online dinner menu):1. Slanted Door spring rolls with shrimp, pork, mint and peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we got there before it opened, but still waited in a small line. staff was nice and courteous. our server did forget to bring out some of our order, so we had to take it to go.we got a dessert ( their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was light with very familiar asian flavors and the presentations were amazing! The decor was very clean and simple with hints of asian flare. I love the location! It's right on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Random thoughts about Slanted Door.- Like everyone else in SF, I liked their Mission restaurant the best- The service is unparalleled, though I had one really bad experience when, on the phone, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally!I'd been hearing about this place forever. So when the bf asked about some places to go for dinner, this was at the top of my list.The summary:They honored the reservation ON TIME (yessss!)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The things I love most about Slanted Door: location, view, ambiance, and the cocktails. I love happy hour here. The food is good; I've loved everything I've tried, but just not quite 5-star worthy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, ambience was sexy, and the service was outstanding. The only downside to the evening was that they make you order family style for parties of 6 or more. This can be challenging when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there this evening and I know people will boo me for this but i felt it was a bit overrated, good but overrated. I know of a ton of Vietnamese restaurants less expensive but just as good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance was very modern and hip. The hosts were in jeans and pretty casual yet the patrons ranged from casually clad ones to formally-dressed yuppies. The wine list had a good selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food is not authentic, its what you call "modern/americanized" vietnamese food but VERY TASTY! very impressedThe decor is fabulous very hip and modern and its over looking the water.We went there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Vietnamese food.I heard that it can be hard to get reservations at the Slanted Door but I didn't have any problems. The food was delicious and the location was just amazing - right on the san...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely overrated. I heard so many recommendations from friends but it was a disappointment. The ambiance is average, the food is decent, but nothing special. The price is high. Overall it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door is absolutely amazing - this is what I think of when I hear the words "San Francisco dining." Located inside the Ferry Building, Slanted Door's main dining room is a giant open space...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance/Decor: 3Food: 5Service: 4My girlfriend and I celebrated our first anniversary here.We were both surprised because we ate at 6pm and it felt like the lunch hour. For some reason we expected a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a business lunch at Slanted Door this week, and was lucky enough not to be holding the tab at the end of the meal. Here's my quick take:* It's good food. I'm not sure we had anything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to sit at the bar to dine solo. Not the most chit-chatty bartenders so this is the solo dinner you want when you have a great book to read. I've been at least a half dozen times and low...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very fun place to go for a nice dinner with some special or for something special. Expensive, but worth it if you want to have a fun evening. The food is really good, especially the eggplant. Yum....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for having upscale atmosphere and ambiance. You must try their hamachi (yellowtail), day boat scallop, and oysters on the half shell appetizers of course. You can't go wrong with any of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
RUDE. UNPROFESSIONAL. Sure, the food is pretty good. But 50% of a good review consists of customer service, of which this establishment lacks BIG TIME. That's how you distinguish classy from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just went last weekend for the first time. Ordered an ample amount of dishes, the only one i absolutely enjoyed was the steamed red snapper, everything else was blahh. The food was poorly prepared,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DO go here if you're 1) white, 2) high girl to guy ratio - preferably with girls on diets, 3) want to try out interesting cocktails, 4) looking for a chic place with an awesome view of the bay, and 5)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from houston so we have our fair share of seafood and fish. Plus being Asian kinda goes with the territory. I have to say their steamed fish was awesome! Lots of flavor, juices, and the right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The most unique thing I can think of for The Slanted Door is in its name.Northing stood out with me..the food,service or atmosphere.We have 10,000 taste buds in our mouth so it doesn't surpise me that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but great things to say about the Slanted Door! We just moved to SF after a hellish year in the culinary wasteland of Texas (NYC and London before that, so you figure out how hellish it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because it's the thing to do on Yelp, I will offer my personal opinion of the Slanted Door. I've dined there many times and at all three locations. It's overrated, crowded and noisy. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So after all the hype the hubby and I decided since we were going to be shopping Saturday at the ferry building for some fresh produce that it wouldn't hurt (except our wallet) to try this place out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. I have had far better food. Everyone eating in the place looked exactly the same? It was freaky.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
May be the best place that I have ever eaten. The oysters were amazing and fresh fish even better. Very crowded and hard to get in on the weekends but well worth the wait. While the food may be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Iv been to slanted door when they used to be on Valencia and now located at the ferry building.... Very fancy shmancy. I like there food even though I have not beet there in a while I know I enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had my eye on this place for some time now and now I wish I had it on some place else. Granted, this probably wasn't the best place to go with my expecting wife (ex-nay on most seafood) but it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My oh my this is a tasty joint! OK joint is not fitting, gorgeous open seating plan, views of the bridge, crisp clean modern lines... now to the food. AWESOME. yes AWESOME! All the dishes we had were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite restaurant in SF. the food never disappoints and aways leaves me wanting more. the whole fried fish (ask for the head to be cut off and the fish filleted if you have skirmish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door is one of those places you save for some sort of occasion just because of the planning ahead it takes to get a reservation here! (1 week ahead, I was lucky to get a 9pm on a week night.)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here for mothers day. over all not bad, but...the food = 4 stars the price = -1 starthe service = 1 starfood game me "mud butt" = -1 startotal = 3 stars
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only praises for the food at this Vietnamese fusion Ferry Bldg staple. While not true to traditional Vietnamese cuisine, their dishes are delectably unique and always seasoned and cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the beef carpaccio and kampachi. If you order the clay pot chicken, get vegetable sides. Servers are very accommodating you have a messy and noisy young child. The midnight cake is very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go to this restaurant, I am somewhat disappointed. It has a great location, great view, great decor, but average food. The food is just very traditional tasting (not fusion) to me which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
waitress - we waited for 10 mins or so before she even came over to ask us if we wanted drinks. then another 15 before we gave her our order. snotty, only smiled when i asked for the check, hoping to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"oh of course we're moving back to the old valencia street location, 100%"LOL. obviously you are moving in the direction you have always been, lame st, lametown, usa.despite the obvious cheesyness and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Wednesday night and boy was this place packed! Actually, I had to make reservations a month in advance just to eat here. Luckily I wasn't disappointed with the food or service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my dad's birthday on a Friday for lunch. The place was packed, even for a 2PM reservation. We had some pork spareribs for an app which were sooo yummy. We were wondering if we could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, modern and trendy. Right on the water and great egg rolls and wonderful crab noodles. Full plate of noodles with a heaping pile of crab that just melted in my mouth. Make sure to make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
friendly, fast - these service was awesome. AND most important the food was delish. Everything on the menu sounded great so it was hard to decide. i would say met or exceeded my expectations though a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place for my mom's birthday. Service and food was terrific. Cant miss with the ginger limeade or the Pendennis Club cocktail (gin, apricot liqueur, lime, and Peychaud's bitters). Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boss made us work this weekend. We came here for lunch on Saturday. We ordered the grapefruit salad (YUM), shaking beef (I don't eat beef so can't comment), egg rolls (okay - a bit too greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom's been wanting to go here for years. We took the hint and finally decided to take her here for her birthday. I'm usually wary of fusion restaurants. In most cases, the phrase "fusion" is used...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for a casual power lunch or dinner in FiDi. Never disappointed here. Sure the food is slightly overpriced, and this may not be most authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the world (how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Vietnamese food, and GREAT decor/ambiance, eating dinner overlooking the Bay. Nice place to go on a date, however the prices are high, so be prepared. Also, if you're going with a large party,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This a great restaurant. It's always packed. If you go there without reservations your best bet is to eat at the bar.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get the hype. You're paying a lot for the equivalent of take-out Vietnamese food. Not to say anything bad about take-out. I love take-out. But I don't pay these prices for it. What...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always wonder and have high expectation cause people rave about this place so much. Turn out, tourists are popular and why should I, a local, hang out with poorly dressed tourist. Plus all the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Slanted DoorHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways:I love thee for crispy vegetarian imperial rollsMy soul can reach while noshingFor the ends of the entire grapefruit & jicama saladI love thee...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a company dinner with about 15 coworkers and our contractor visitors from India. Slanted door is located inside the Ferry plaza clock tower building by the water. Such a beautiful view...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rate this place a strong 5 Stars. I have eaten lunch here, had dinner here, and had cocktails and a few dishes at the bar. All experiences are 5 star.It's a challenge to get a table here, so plan...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was excellent! I'm excited about this place because they got me to eat seafood (and like it!) But there's so much more to like about this restaurant!The place was PACKED. We had 11am...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
worth every penny - its on the expensive side - but totally worth is for a special day or night!most of all - lots of great veggie options.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Slanted Door is great! I love it. The wait staff can be very, very stuffy, but they're otherwise fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE GIST: Fun drinks, excellent ingredients, great ambiance. But yet, another Asian place trying too hard to be trendy. Watch out for the unisex bathrooms and the employee who will open the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERPRICED VIETNAMESE FOOD SERVED BY SNOOTY WAITERS. The eating area is one big cafeteria style room that gets loud when it's stuffed to the max with diners. The location is nice because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool concept & design. certainly not the best Cal-Vietnamese food in the city by a long shot, but we'll worth one visit just to see what all the hype is about. I'll take my $$ to Aux Delices next...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The idea of Slanted Door is great. Great bar, great atmosphere, great location. But the idea of food, isn't so great. Anyone who comes here and thinks they are getting real Vietnamese food, I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want expensive, good Vietnamese fusion in a trendy place, this is for you. It's crowded and noisy, but fun.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having eaten at Out the Door and the Slanted Door Jr. in SF Centre, I was very very excited to try the papa bear. I must admit that I was surprised how similar the food was at the Slanted Door...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even with the noise level being so high, this is a consistently great place to dine.My first experience was at the location across from Delancey Street. I fell in love with the Shaking Beef that night...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, but not the best I've had. The atmosphere is open and loud so don't plan on having intimate conversation. The Ferry Buiding is awesome and it is a good place to pop a squat and have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why Slanted Door is regarded as over-hyped at times. It has great food, great space, great location and good service. I love that place. I have come a few times for lunch and always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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