San Francisco, CA.

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar

The Open View

For two star French, try Absinthe in San Francisco. Located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood, this inexpensive restaurant is one of the popular spots in the area. It's been awarded the 10 Best SF Wine Bars and 10 Best SF Romantic awards. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, breakfast, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and open late.

User Reviews of Absinthe Brasserie and Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Dan J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ahhhhhh... A vodka martini straight up with olives and fried garbanzos. I can't think of a better, cozier, and more delicious way then ending a work day, especially the way days have been going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by james l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe Hamburger is one of the best!!! Juicy, perfectly cook of the meat; medium rare looks exactly like medium rare!it is comparable to Ike's place; however, it has it's distinct taste to Ike's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Willa L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here on a saturday night around 7pm. There was actually no wait, so sat down immediately in the corner, which is fine with me. More privacy. Decor is really nice and there are a lot of mirrors...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jen s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here twice over the past year for brunch only. The duck confit hash with arugula salad was good, but I would order the blueberry souffle pancakes over and over. Great bar with awesome cocktails.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by aimee j.

4.0 of 5 stars. This a good fancy gastro-pub with a cool name and of course they serve absinthe. I really enjoyed the Galapagos mixed drink, and my fellow diners loved their Sazeracs.It's really packed in here most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great service, food, and wine make this a place I'd come to again.We were seated quickly and although our meal had a few mishaps overall it was excellent. We first ordered a bottle of wine which for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here for brunch today, and had a pretty good experience overall. The server was very friendly and social. We started with fresh Malpek oysters ($3 each), which were great, and we were able to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by SF U.

4.0 of 5 stars. Having been an on/off regular for years I was very sad last week to find out Elizabeth was let go. She was a great server... upbeat, knowledgeable about wines and experienced. What happened there?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Canadianne R.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, we went here for dinner on a Saturday night. The service was great (and I never say that, having been a server). They were funny, nice and helpful. The food was pretty darn good. The beet soup...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Whitney F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was fabulous. The chef here is known for doing some amazing sea food. Her specialty is scallops, as we have seen in the show, "Top Chef". The beef cheeks are also to die for. They literally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ches W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great cocktails, they take them seriously here. The food is alway great as well.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maren P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everyone raves about Absinthe, and I just can't join 'em. It was a Friday night, about 10pm, and we had to wait for 10 mins for a table - a table that was smack in the middle of the noisy bar area....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dan m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ate at the bar... friendly atmosphere and all that, but I'm here for the home made hot dog.::HOT DOG::Decent. Some good flavors, special made mustard, kraut, and bun. The sausage wasn't juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by brian c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once for dinner and grab drinks a bunch of times. Not bad. Cool when it's sunny and you can sit outside. I have affectionately referred to Absinthe as the "home of the high dollar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went for my sisters birthday before the ballet. Food was excellent as was the service. Desserts there are fantastic and Luis, the chef from Orson and Citizen Cake, just joined so we are looking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by michael n.

4.0 of 5 stars. Im glad expensive restaurants offer burgers for those who obviously shouldn't be there. I had some fancy cheese on mine.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasman G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've had several good meals here, but the last one involved bone marrow that was so over salted that I should have sent it back, but did not. Everything else I've ever had here -- oysters on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The service is unbelievably good at Absinthe. The bartender with the handlebar mustache, the Maitre d' and the servers are all spot-on. Especially the bartender with the handlebar mustache.And you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelsey E.

4.0 of 5 stars. My luck must be changing for the better since my last review, because the last 2 times I have been to Absinthe, not only has there been a table (or spot at the bar) available, but the ideal table has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Martiniak C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very romantic, fun evening delighting the senses with light, but not chincy, flavorful little courses, just as you'd expect from a fine restaurant (and rarely find IMO). We actually had the dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ahhhh, yes. Super cool. I was early so I waited for my BF at the bar and had a lovely martini. The perfect way to start a weekend. The bartender was very nice without being over the top. I could have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by katie h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmhhh, I'll go back for drinks or brunch but dinner was just ok.Started with drinks: house Sauvignon Blanc was superb.Dinner: wild mushroom farro "rissotto" was sandy, more than a handful of bites...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sun Young K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there the other night and based on price, service, food.. it was one of the best meals I've had. The front house staff was extremely helpful and polite. They placed my date and I in the side...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chung Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being a Top Chef (and Jamie) fan and a closet foodie, I was pretty excited to finally try this place for dinner. Everything on our table was great - rich and flavorful. Fried chickpeas were good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am only reviewing for the bar as I did not sit down to a full meal. Though I did have the fries which were quite good.This place has great street presence and that ultimate drew me in. The interior...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugene H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always walk by this restaurant at the corner when i'm on HayesThis place is always packed with people. So I thought I gave it a shot.First off the food was great. I had the Butter Lettuce salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh Absinthe, how you have teased me. I have longed to come visit you, but not yet had the opportunity. Why, you ask? I can't really say, although it is all my fault. For one thing, I live across...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason K.

5.0 of 5 stars. We capped off our visit to SF with Wicked at the Orpheum Theater, so we needed to find a restaurant near the theater. I had heard of Absinthe from some of the other threads here, and I was intrigued...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Incredible food and sumptuous atmosphere!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry P.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder..." for THE BEST burger in the city and the most scrumptious bowl of french onion soup ever to hit my lips. As I was leaving, a Little Green Fairy whispered in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's so much can be said about Absinthe but I'm going to keep it short and sweet.Great location for drinks and dinner, especially prior to the opera or symphony as it's so close. They're used to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by camille b.

5.0 of 5 stars. SO AMAZING...went tonight foir my birthday, and they accommodated me, and my party of 7 in a cinch!i had the mary's chicken which was great, but my boyfriend had the pork confit, and it was AMAZING!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara R.

4.0 of 5 stars. *This review is for the bar only*I like cocktails and complaining with girlfriends about everything under the sun. Since that usually also accompanies a nice buzz and heartfelt affirmation that we're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eling H.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I had gone, since she had wanted to try this restaurant out. We started with the appetizer of escargots, which were sufficient. Nothing spectacular, then she ordered the pork confit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum! Yum! Yum! Yum!Have had dinner here a few times, drinks a few times, and now brunch. Brunch wins, hands down! Of course, the frites you can order at all times, and they are perfectly thin,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline J.

5.0 of 5 stars. What's so great about the Green Fairy?EVERYTHING.We had an extraordinarily "hallucinogenic" experience at Absinthe Restaurant & Bar Sunday night. The adorable Hayes Valley eatery proved to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gummibear h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've always had a great time here, good food, drinks, ambiance and crowd! What's more to say?
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by david c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went for bloody marys and they had a good one. Did not eat at the restaurant but I would be back. I love the atmosphere and the bartender was very accommodating. The bartender even poured glasses...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quite good and unique taste, even when it's clam chowder for lunch, they add a spice that makes it taste different. And even my friend who had the onion soup, enjoyed the uniqueness of it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good people, good atmosphere, good food: San Francisco is not short of an of these things, but they all exist in one place here. Try the oysters!
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is highly highly highly recommended for brunch. Book ahead, and try and get a table in the side room. It's much quieter and less crowded over there. The service is spot-on. The cocktails are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went there for dinner on Easter, got a table right away. We had: warm olives, baked oysters, clam & scallop chowder, beet soup, a salad, lamb shanks, and three cheeses for dessert, and all dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. GOOD - Asparagus burrata salad, reallllly rich wild mushroom risotto, and warm olives.BAD - The wines-by-the-glass list shows pricing in columns. The first column is A HALF GLASS, NOT A FULL GLASS....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Barney B.

5.0 of 5 stars. we had the pleasure of enjoying several quality meals while in San Francisco - meals where the flavor balance, portions, and pairings were done well and really satisfied. In fact 'damn good' might...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. came here for cocktails & desserts, so I can't vouch for the food.I had an amazing cocktail there, if only I could remember what it was called, what it tasted like, or what the hell was in there?!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, this was truly one of the best dining experiences I've had in awhile. I had heard great things about Absinthe, and had fairly high expectations for my first visit, and found that these were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroliina F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another neighborhood spot for me and the food is always consistently delicious. I go for dinner and and brunch on the weekends. Love their french onion soup, great hamburgers, and a great omelette....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lovely restaurant with vintage posters. Service was decent, and the food (I thought) was tasty.... I had the green garlic flatbread which was a pizza loaded with savory onions and garlic (good for my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ginger C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Woe to the person who gets the red-haired waitress in the bar area. I've been to Absinthe multiple times, generally getting good to excellent service, but my last visit was horrifyingly bad. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay first let me say I had a major chip on my shoulder about this place way back when I was starting out as a bartender. I applied in person for a bar position, barely had a year of experience out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel p.

4.0 of 5 stars. i had a perfect sunday recently and it was all thanks to absinthe. well, to absinthe and to some amazing global warming that delivered a gorgeous sunny day to san francisco in march. (i mean, WTF have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C F.

4.0 of 5 stars. okay, so lemme just say that i am a HUGE top chef fan. soo..this might be a bit biased. if i wasn't a huge fan, i'd probably give this place three stars. 3.5 actually, if there was that option. the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is conveniently located next to where I work. One star for that. Their cocktails are not poured, they are crafted. The bartenders here take their mixology seriously. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaushal P.

4.0 of 5 stars. What?! Only one review of the *Peppermill* among the so many hundreds? That's the best cocktail I've ever had! Sweet and spicy, it's perfect for my gujarati tastebuds :D. Try it on warm summer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by blair k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best Scallops ever!!!! Ohmigod!!! I came here with my mom and sis and we were in heaven!! We had oysters, crab legs, champagne and the entree, we all ordered the same thing.. scallops!! Every bite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karlyn N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had never been to Absinthe for eats before, only the cocktails (which are quite good).We stopped in for brunch after perusing the neighborhood for a good spot. Hayes Valley has many great eateries...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the best bar you will ever experience on a Sunday afternoon!Classy, smart, talented bartenders, awesome people to chat up. Ask for the "Spanish Coffee"- it's like Christmas in a glass and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by N N.

3.0 of 5 stars. This may have been a classic case of "had the wrong thing" (or in this case the tragically boring lamb shank entree) but I don't think I'll be going back for the entrees. I'm going to opt for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Service was blah, blah, blah. He was a bit of a smart ass at first, then just became inattentive. We were a party of 3, well mannered girls, so I know it wasn't us. Regardless, with good company...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My betrothed and I went here to celebrate our engagement on Friday. It was impromptu, so we just planned to sit at the bar, we ended up getting a very nice table in the bar area. Our waiter Joe was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hubby and I decided to try this place out because we are huge fans of Jamie from Top Chef! YAY!- Best French Onion soup EVER- Every dish was pretty much delicious...- Great atmosphere!BOO!-I was SOOO...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella S.

3.0 of 5 stars. What a disappointment. I was excited about this place. My husband and other friends have had excellent experiences here in the past, but since then supposedly there's been some upper-level changes? At...
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious! It was a perfect day yesterday so we sat outside. Ordered some pinot noir recommended by our waiter. It was reasonably priced and very good. We ordered the spicy chick peas, the frittes,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The "Wild-mushroom farro risotto" with caramelized onions, bloomsdale spinach, shaved pate de cabra was out of this world. If I live in SF, I would go there and eat that every week... not everyday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen O.

2.0 of 5 stars. note: this review is coming from a vegetarian. and a real one at that (no seafood).overall review: disappointing.took my boy here for dinner to finally check the place out. and it was just ok....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A R.

1.0 of 5 stars. The food is good sometimes, but the service is crap always. The last 3 times I have been there, service has been horrific. No matter how good the food is sometimes, it cannot make up for the poor...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole W.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's one of those places that if you aren't stuffy or hoity-toity yourself it could be intimidating. Good thing I am none of those things and just don't give a fuck. Upper-middle class crowd, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by L C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a huge Top Chef fan, and Jamie fan...so the bf and I had a little pilgrimage to the city for our anniversary. We had a wonderful dinner - but I am looking at the brunch menu thinking I should...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Still me favorite!!!Took the Mr M there for his birthday last night and we had a great time - romantic booth for two - a french wine that knocked my socks off, bone marrow appetizer with a parsley...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mace M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was here for a Valentines dinner, and it was definitely the place to be. The absolute perfect ambience, great service and AMAZING food.The instant we checked in for our reservation, the maitre di...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. great drinksgreat servicegreat foodgreat ambianceone of my favorites!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jodie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love absinthe. i'm happy to go here anytime, for any reason. they have great food, amazing drinks, the staff is nice- its a reasonable price, and i just love the place. my husband says they have the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came back from a quick brunch this Sat - note, they don't open their doors until 11am. It's good to line up before it hits 11am if you want a quick seat and their service was pretty darn quick. 3 of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Felicity M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Absinthe. I had such high hopes for you. I still want to go back and give it a second chance because I've wanted to try this restaurant for about 2 years now.We went here for my 21st birthday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Drinks/cocktails 4 starsRestaurant 3 starsThe bar at Absinthe is a bustling place. Crowded with folks waiting for tables plus people there just for the liquid refreshment, you need to be brave to get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lucie l.

5.0 of 5 stars. being a fan of jamie from top chef, i just had to come and try out her menu. this is what we had:- roasted bone marrow- grilled scallops- slow cooked pork confit- scharffen berger chocolate pot de...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel D.

5.0 of 5 stars. While my friends were recovering from the previous night's shenanigans, I somehow rallied and walked to Absinthe for a late Saturday afternoon lunch. It was busy but I was seated right away, probably...
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Yelp.com Review - by I C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This isn't Top Scallop! Or is it?Being a Top Chef fan, when we heard that Absinthe was going to have a Scallop tasting menu from Chef Jamie, we had to jump on it. The dishes were all very flavorful...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy oysters. Nice decor. I had a parpadelle with mushroom sauce --- really delicious. And close to the opera house (good for a bite before the show).
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. First of all, the food was excellent and the drinks they had definitely introduced some interesting mixes. I ordered the pork and my gf ordered the duck and I will tell you that both of those dishes...
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Yelp.com Review - by clara w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is one of those 'wow, I love this place and I'll definitely come back' place. My boyfriend took me here for our first date and we had many many dates after that.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is the kind of place that makes me want to reminisce over my meal like the guy in the introduction to the Scarlett Letter who is constantly describing, with great relish and excitement, meals...
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to Absinthe on a Sunday morning for Brunch. When we walked in there was at least a 45 minute to one hour wait and we got there soon after it opened for the day. I had heard so much about it that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just had a nice Sunday brunch at Absinthe. Right off the bat, the decor is getting a little shabby, but, since it has a New Orleans Creole vibe, the shabby really just translates to funky, so, not so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Taylor B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm afraid this place is suffering from it's own popularity. A recent visit late on a very rainy Sunday evening made for a very long and not-worth-it wait for a crappy table in the bar right near the...
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a really great meal here a couple of weeks ago. The escargots were fab - tasty and not rubbery. The BF loved the marrow. Entrees were very tasty, though very rich. The chocolate/banana dessert was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The burger with the fried egg is amazing!!!
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Yelp.com Review - by grace C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a really good time at Absinthe with my husband and two friends last week. Although we made reservations at 7:30pm (on a Friday night), we arrived at 7 because parking was much easier then we...
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Yelp.com Review - by alfred y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The last place I had Absinthe was in Australia. As much as I could remember the licorice taste, I can't remember what happened afterwards.I kind of like to remember what happens when I get trashed....
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Yelp.com Review - by C K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to love this place. I thought everything (food and service) was good but not great. I am not a meat eater, so I had two entree choices: farro "risotto" and scallops. I ordered the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maurina V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Highly recommended. We started with the cured meat appetizer, then had the romaine salad. Both were amazing. For my entree I had the seared artic char. The artic char was amazing. The ham hock...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bhumika K.

2.0 of 5 stars. A couple things here, we were seated in the back so often times we were forgotten about. Second our server kept saying don't order the pancakes or the waffles because they are so heavy (was this a...
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Yelp.com Review - by kylie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG!! OMG OMG OMG!!! This place is AMAZZZZZING. The cocktails are to die for. I dream about filling a small swimming pool with an amazing cocktail from this place including floaties made of the home...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ceci L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had reservations on a Friday at 8:45 PM. My friend and I were running late and I called to let them know. Hostess said she'd be able to hold our table for 15 minutes. But, couldn't promise after that....
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced, and overrated, but great flatbread and wonderful celery soup. Best part of my meal was the brownie with ice cream. Extensive liquor selection with high end whiskey. Came here on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Fudge D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing, just amazing. Oysters were incredible, French onion soup is as good as the hype, the drink menu was stunning, and the herb and procuitto stuffed chicken was THE best chicken I've ever had,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty T.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were visiting from Atlanta, and after our flights landed late on a Thursday night, we headed to Absinthe for snacks and cocktails. They have a fairly extensive bar menu and a VERY impressive...
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

5.0 of 5 stars. In Hawaii we had a term for places like this...the food "broke da mouth" which basically meant it was so effing good!!! After enjoying a day in the sunshine and beautiful weather decided to stop in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen M.

1.0 of 5 stars. im not usually a one star kind of a person. im usually patient and unless an experience is really excrutiating, i try my best to see the positive in everything...that being said, i still have to give...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really delicious... but there were definitely standouts and wallflowers.Standouts - French onion soup (you can order small or large size), roasted beet salad (with hazelnuts, arugula, fresh...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here two days in a roll on my last trip here. Their oysters rock my socks! LOVE THIS PLACE Wish you were in LA. Im an addict. LOVE the ambiance, the people, staff and the delicous food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last review I wrote - what did I close with? I vowed to visit this place over and over like an online dating website stalker and you know what? I made good on my threat! Sunday 5 PM, booth seating. ....
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Jamie (Top Chef),I'm sorry for being so awkward, when I told the Maitre'd that I wanted to meet you I should have also asked him that it be at the end of the meal. After I've had the bottle of...
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Yelp.com Review - by jenn w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday as a special treat. The cocktails were unique and superb. Our server was clever, funny and attentive, and he made our night great. I am so sorry I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margit H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love all the pseudo-celeb sightings that this city has to offer! My most recent sighting was of Jamie from Top Chef (a reality show on Bravo) right outside her restaurant! She did really well on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food if you want delicious eclectic food, even a tapas-only meal like we did.
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Many failed walk-in attempts and longings to go to Absinthe resulted in myself and a few friends finally celebrating a birthday at Absinthe (not mine). Woo me please, with all the hype, buzz, and top...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent experience.My Fiance, myself, and another couple went last night. We started with drinks. Their drink list is nothing short of a book. Each of us tried one of their specialty cocktails....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm sorry but this place creeps me out. I get bugged out by all the people pressing, compacting... this ain't the Castro but I am juxtaposed and greatly confused... and the drinks are a multiple of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. i had sat. brunch at absinthe a few weeks ago and i can't stop thinking about the food! i've been quite obsessed actually...such as viewing their website menu (on more than one occasion) &...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith M.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I could order anything here, it would be bowls and bowls of the french onion soup. It is just awesome. We went for dine about town, which limited our choices, but that was by far the best dish on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've always had Absinthe on my list of restaurants I had to try out. Definitely worth the trip! Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent.Went to the restaurant for dinner with a friend....
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Yelp.com Review - by John B R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great!!!Great place, great scallops, great stuffed chicken, great french-onion soup, great drinks, great bathroom!!!!"Great!!! Now I can't hear either!!!"-Stevie Wonder, 2010
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I am the kind of person who'd sit next to Obama, elbow to elbow, in Waikiki, and watch all kinds of fans coming by asking for autographs while I only worked up enough courage to take a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adriana G.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you are going to the symphony this is a great place to eat because you can walk to the symphony after din din. I had the chicken dish and it was flavorful. The only thing that was meh was the wine...
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chose this place for lunch for two reasons - Dine About Town and Jamie. She rocks on Top Chef and she was cut way too early. The food here was good but the service was a little slow. I'm not sure...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuck N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is so legit!The place is bumping and I've heard great things about the joint, especially because I'm constantly reminded that Jamie from "Top Chef" run the culinary reigns here.My lady and I...
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Yelp.com Review - by mike b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Top Chef: Jamie Lauren, Season 5, 5th placeWe went to Absinthe before a Seinfeld show. I was impressed with the space and the drink menu. Made a mental note that it would be a good place to come...
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came to Absinthe with the expectation that someone who could make it onto season 5 of Top Chef could produce fantastic food. Jamie was one of my favorites from the show (perhaps a close second...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. food 5; service 5; atmosphere 5; valet 0; value 3.5first impression was not great as we had to wait for the valet for nearly 15 minutes. but the world was much better after our drinks arrived. for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kym M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here after a show at Davies Symphony Hall. We made reservations at 10p online but told them that we probably won't get there until a quarter after. They were very willing to seat us later than...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Unless you're going cougar hunting there's no reason to spend this much on a cocktail in Hayes valley.You might go once to try Absinthe...it sux, but you gotta try it once in your life.
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is proper. No fuss about it.
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for the first time tonight inspired to try the $12 house made hot dog on the menu. A blend of American Kobe beef, pork shoulder and Benton's bacon, it melted in my mouth. The bun is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came in here for drinks, so this is not a review for the food.Popped in here about 10pm on a Wednesday night, the bar was packed with bar flies, so the waiter kindly offered us a table. We had already...
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Yelp.com Review - by Oliver N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here with Aaron V. and a few hangers-on last night. We came at the promise of some insane Hot Dog which Aaron did manage to order, but me, I got distracted by the pancetta and herb-stuffed...
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Yelp.com Review - by Civil D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe delivers a solid highfalutin lunch. I was elated to score a corner window table in the bar/cafe order, and celebrated with a cocktail called the Galapagos; which is a delicious concoction...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Forgot to write this review after V-Day. Was totally impressed with the place. I'm dropping a 5, but really it was a 4 1/2 because our waiter completely abandoned us the second half of the...
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I enjoy their food here.

I enjoy their food here. I don't know if it's also the same chef cooking as the one in Top Chef this season, but at least I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More...
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty and Mike C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walked by Absinthe one weekend and we noted to ourselves that we would come back to try this place. Mike made a reservation for 4 on a sunday and the earliest reservation they had was 2pm but we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow! What a disappointment. We were visiting from Washington, and being both restaurant owners and avowed foodies (and Top Chef fans), we couldn't wait to try Jamie's food. Hopefully SHE wasn't in the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe definitely lived up to my expectations. And they were pretty high after seeing Jamie Lauren on Top Chef ;)I came here with a group of 6 people for my birthday dinner and everything was great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachelle D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoy their food here. I don't know if it's also the same chef cooking as the one in Top Chef this season, but at least I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim N.

4.0 of 5 stars. duck confit... it's all that and a bag of chips WITH the dip. and the grilled lamb... even better. i would totally come here again. i had to -1 star for the French onion gratinee soup and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Choosing between brunch and dinner was not easy options. My cousin and I ended up here because she has an obsession with Top Chef and wanted to come here for Jamie. After looking at both menus for...
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Yelp.com Review - by K T.

2.0 of 5 stars. For a restaurant that has a chef that was on Top Chef, it was pretty disappointing. Food was either overcooked, under seasoned, or seansoned poorly. Their sommelier was horrible that night. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite bar in the city. The (cocktail) drinks are very inspired. The food is delicious but heavy (French style) -- the kind of place that sometimes gives me a stomach ache from all the butter,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Uninspired. Bromidic. Unattractive. I'd like to blame my sub-par experience on Dine About Town, but there's simply no excuse for a bland Caesar salad, an over-greased Croque Monsieur, and an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like nearly everyone else who has reviewed Absinthe recently, I was excited to finally eat here after having seen Jamie on Top Chef this season. Our experience did not disappoint at all; I can't wait...
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here for brunch on Valentine's day as I heard the brunch here is good. And it was excellent.! What really struck me was the amount of options and variety on the menu. Same goes for the drinks......
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was totally ready to 5 star this place even before eating here. I LOVED Jamie Lauren when she was on Top Chef and was heartbroken when she got eliminated. So having said all that, I was very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything was impeccable. Service, ambiance, wine, cuisine- we enjoyed all $300 of the experience thoroughly (we had a table of 5, and we left STUFFED). The brie cheese appetizer was the best I've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shellie R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I am partial to the more seedy place sin life, but I am not a fan at all. It's crowded, which I don't mind but too crowded. You have to walk to this place and Hays Valley is not known for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gist: Yummy brunch food, but dishes are pretty heavy so be prepared. Classy feel without hurting your pocket book. Tried Absinthe for the first time for brunch on Valentine's Day. The original...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Loved every thing that showed up on our table. Hearty, great flavors, perfect proportions.Must-haves include: the hamachi sashimi appetizer (with some spicy jalapeno oil and peppers - I think this is...
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Yelp.com Review - by claudia y.

4.0 of 5 stars. we decided to do a valentines day brunch here because we had heard good things about it. i heard at the door that it was an hours wait. good thing for reservations!i had a bellini but their other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've had dinner at Absinthe twice in the past month. The first time rocked my world. I had passed Absinthe by hundreds of times without trying it, and never expected such a serious contender. Their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Timothy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps Valentine's Day wasn't the best day to pay a visit to Absinthe... We arrived at 7 and didn't expect to be seated as we didn't have a reservation... The best part of our visit by far was the...
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Yelp.com Review - by patricia m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came to this hip place for a dinner with the sis after a Phantom matinee....... Favorite dishes: escargot (new to me and better than I thought it would be), French Onion soup, and my dessert---- it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've only had brunch and lunch here, still need to come for dinner! i met exec chef jaime lauren outside the restaurant when i was having lunch on my b-day. that was pretty awesome because i'm a fan...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pre-dinner, having reviewed and practically memorized the menu, I planned to go easy during the actual meal and order an entree (pancetta and herb stuffed chicken) and a glass of wine. I had one too...
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Yelp.com Review - by Blue L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We dined here for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner and were not disappointed. This is a gem of a restaurant and the food is fantastic - some of the best in the City. The noise level in the dining...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jynni T.

5.0 of 5 stars. We decided to go here after hearing not only all the great things about it, but because Jamie from Top Chef works here....and we were not at all disappointed. We started off with a half sauteed crab...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon M.

5.0 of 5 stars. We spent the Vday weekend in the city and discovered Absinthe was right next to our Inn. Being avid Top Chef fans we had to go. We could only get reservations for Sunday afternoon but according to my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maritess C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm a sucker for Top Chef. I knew the food was good but a part of me wanted to see Jamie cause I love her...no Jamie but the food was great! My best friend and I came in on a Friday afternoon and sat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, insanely tasteful wine list, I can't really say enough about the service and food quality at this place. The prices are reasonable for the caliber of food served. Highly recommended!
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Yelp.com Review - by flyn h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for brunch for a first date. The ambiance was awesome. Its great place for a first date - lots of people around, but also intimate and quite enough that you can talk. I havent been here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexei S.

5.0 of 5 stars. review 856!what I ate:squash soupgarlic flatbreadpan seared charchoc-ban cake/pannacotta (no NOT all by myself)what I drank:Chassagne-Montrachet '04, Blain-Gagnardoverall good experience. Friendly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Mexican coffee's that I have had and I loved the bartender. Great personality.
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Yelp.com Review - by Aundra U.

3.0 of 5 stars. I didn't fall in love with the food. Drinks, were really good, but maybe my expectations were too high for the food after seeing Jamie, the executive chief, on Top Chief. The duck was good, so was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer T.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a wednesday night and after work I'm getting my haircut at the wonderul oxenrose. I thought it would be a good idea to try out Absinthe since its right down the street. I had only been to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service were great precursors to this dinning experience. We had great cocktails that referenced classic recipes from 20s - 40s before dinner...then we shared the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kurt F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best cocktails in the city. The French faire is well above average and the atmosphere is perfect for meeting up with peeps who like to talk rather than shout...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian N.

4.0 of 5 stars. We took a French friend here for dinner, and the experience was just great. Very satisfying and my friend was impressed. Haha... Totally worth it! However, finding parking was sooo hard that it became...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why are my only celebrity sightings culinary figures? Hubert Keller, Alice Waters, and now Jaime from Top Chef. She over to say "hi" to my friend and I at the bar when she saw how excited we were to...
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Yelp.com Review - by monika l.

5.0 of 5 stars. This review is short and sweet. I go every month for the french onion soup. I promise you, it's one of the best in the city. Right up there with Jeanty At Jacks. The onions are carmelized perfectly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. You'll be lucky if you find parking here, but at least the food is good. I think the ambiance of the restaurant makes the food taste even better (crazy as that sounds, i'm a big fan of the "mood" of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to Absinthe with my girlfriend on Friday and was very satisfied with everything. I had the escargot as an appetizer, scallops for dinner, bread pudding for dessert with a class of port. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I are big fans of Top Chef, and we were heartbroken when Jaime was taken out of the running. In honor of her, we decided to try Absinthe for dinner -- and it did not disappoint. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliza K.

1.0 of 5 stars. i dont like giving negative reviews but absinthe, you drove me to it. we went for a quick pre-theatre dinner a couple of weeks ago. started off with an appetizer of really yummy (and rich) bone...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent! We decided to allow the chef to decide what we would have that night. The idea was that of my date. In an establishment such as this, it's a good idea to allow the chef to create what they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my wife here for dinner last night, following a daytime performance of Wicked - sufficed to say, it was a special occasion - and Absinthe lived up to our expectations. We decided since it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would give it 4 stars based on the food alone, however the entire experience deserves just 3. we went for saturday brunch and had reservations for 12:30, the idea was to to wrap up nicely in time...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cara J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went there on a date for a glass of wine and although it was a comfortable location, the waitress weirded me out. Not going to lie, but she was a bit in both of our face one minute then asking only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My experience at Absinthe was superb!We started out with the Antipasti and Escargot. The Escargot came out piping hot and in garlic and butter, the only way to go! The Antipasti had 6 to 7 different...
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absinthe

I know this is supposed to be a review, but I wanted to ask reviewers what their favorite or best absinthe mixed cocktail they had?
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TRIPLE FRENCH MARTINI

Triple French Martini all day, there is something about apple flavors that drives me crazy, lol... anywho... its the best
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Yelp.com Review - by pankaj l.

4.0 of 5 stars. pretty solid place if you are looking for a nicer meal. cool bar area too if you just want a drink and although I'm not a big fancy cocktail person, the ones here are pretty damn good. The best deal...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daisy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Late on a Sunday evening, to a large group that continued to enlarge, Absinthe demonstrated why it remains one of the best. Our great server Kimberly remained calm, helpful and friendly throughout...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shreya C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, a caveat, I've only been here for brunch, not for dinner. That said, this is a great place to go for an upscale brunch. If you go you have to order the Croque Madam and a Mimosa. Before...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamar F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. We were in San Francisco last weekend and decided to go to Absinthe for brunch. Okay, disclaimer: my boyfriend and I are big Top Chef fans and have been rooting for Jamie all season. So we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Croque Monsieur 2 Danish Marys George the Waiter The Boyfriend = An embarrassment of riches
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Yelp.com Review - by David A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the atmosphere here, very sexy! The desserts are the best in SF here.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The crowd is a mix of pretentious hipsters, trust fund babies, young professionals, emo-goth mutes, and Hayes Valley scenewhores. There's also the occasional creepy loner in his 60's leering at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Poppy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is for brunch, frankly for dinner I'd give it somewhere between three and four stars because the food is fine, the service at the bar is great, in the restaurant it's good but the cost is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amaranta C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Only being in SF for the weekend, my boyfriend (a chef) and I had to try both of the Top Chef restaurants in SF, even if just to catch a glimpse of the contestants themselves. Circa disappointed...
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We went for the Spanish coffee !! But all three courses were great - good fresh tasty food and wine. The waiter selected a very nice red for our mains since we know nothing about US wines (Aussies). The...
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Yelp.com Review - by chenelle S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Absinthe for my seventeenth birthday. My mom had me drive there 8:30 in the morning as a run perfect place to have a birthday brunch and a way for her to secretly satisfy her cravings. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicholas B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Loved it. Arrived 15 minutes early and was still seated immediately. Cocktails were superb obviously. Its nice ot see people take such pride in their craft.I started with a romaine salad and it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Chef Jamie. Oh love her on Top Chef, but tried Absinthe for DAT lunch.. not so much love. I had the french onion soup, Tagliarini, English peas, fava leaves, toasted garlic, crumbled goat's milk...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. went here for lunch today. i really enjoyed my meal. it was very french and very rich. i had the french onion soup which is some of the best i have had. it wasnt too salty which is the reason why...
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Yelp.com Review - by chelsea b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Come for cocktails and stay for dessert... It's taken me forever and a day to make it to Absinthe and a return visit is definitely in order. I swung by for the dine about town lunch special and I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by T. C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Close but no cigar. Great ideas (e.g. Benedict using Corn Cakes instead of the traditional English muffin). Flatbread with Caramelized Onions, Tallegio and Dandelion Greens. The only problem I had...
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Yelp.com Review - by amy c.

4.0 of 5 stars. the Dine About Town inspired me to go try restaurants - but to be honest, most of the DAT lunch menus aren't as great of a treat, because they usually give you a small salad and a burger or sandwich;...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Duck Egg and Andouille Sausage Breakfast Sandwich - Yum (only the duck egg had some of the white "slime" not cooked all the way through).French Fries - Yum (very thin and cooked to perfection with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hadn't seen a friend of mine for a while and we decided to meet up for brunch at Absinthe. I'm a total sucker for Top Chef, but couldn't really afford dinner there, so I thought brunch would be a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am really surprised that this only has an average of 4 stars. My experience was perfect. I went with my boyfriend one night and thought the food was amazing. I had the pork and he had the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place - but have a problem with them serving ground beef from Uruguay (local? hardly). I pointed it out via email - and got an immediate response promising to fix this. I love it when...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget S.

5.0 of 5 stars. As an avid Top Chef fan, I've been dying to check out Absinthe for some time now. Jamie is obviously my favorite contestant, and I have known for days that her food would taste amazing. The ambiance...
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Yelp.com Review - by wingless g.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting to give this place a try since my husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. The husband finally gave in after the exec chef Jamie made it onto Top Chef. We went for the DAT...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came here for brunch today and was beyond impressed!! I was definitely having problems deciding btw the Croque Monsieur and the two eggs any style, which would've come with potatoes...I went with the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

3.0 of 5 stars. It has come to my attention that my "review voice" is not representative of my actual speech. Thus I will try to make this review "less clever". ;-)Friend and I went to Absinthe for brunch at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark C.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've been here now at least 5 times, and I usually sit at the bar, and to be honest I've never really had a super friendly bar tenter. There is a brown haired lesbian that you have to win her over it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kayla N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hubby and I have had Absinthe on our list of places to eat for a while now. Imagine my delight when I saw they were participating in Dine About Town 2009! Hooray!We came for lunch today and were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Venessa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I happened to be in the neighborhood on a early Sunday afternoon. My boyfriend and I were seated promptly and I quickly ordered a mimosa after seeing a sea of light orange champagne flutes on the way...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe used to be my go to Sunday Brunch spot. After a hard spinning/boxing class that is nothing more satisfying than a ricotta stuffed French toast. However, the last time I dined at Absinthe, we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for brunch with my friend Cathy and had a lovely experience. The brunch menu is extensive, offering tons of small plates (fresh baked goods, fruit, granola) and speciality plates such as...
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Yelp.com Review - by Florence W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Is this place only good for brunch?Or drinks at the bar?We went for dinner and most people were there because of a) it's location near to the symphony, andb) they heard about it from TV show Top Chef....
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Brunch is my favorite meal of the day and I had never had it at Absinthe so I was really excited to eat there for brunch today. The restaurant is beautiful and feels almost like a real Parisian...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave P.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went in with visions of Top Chef and left with an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. Ok, it wasn't that bad, but it definitely fell short of our expectations. I had been here before years ago, when...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being a proud supporter of Team Rainbow, I've had Absinthe on my list of places to go for quite awhile. I had planned to go for a full meal, most likely brunch since I'm too poor for dinner, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had a really nice time. The ambiance was great and felt very San Francisco, with a quiet bar and a very cozy atmosphere. Our server was great and very attentive, albeit it was pretty empty at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My sister took me here to lunch as a birthday treat prior to seeing the Afghan Exhibit at the Asian Art museum (cool, but crowded). We arrived for lunch at 11:30 and thought the hostess was charming....
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicki F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I made reservations for a birthday dinner here on a Saturday night, for 8 people at 8:30pm. The place was still pretty packed when we arrived and it continued to fill up for the next hour or so....
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Yelp.com Review - by Juni D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely, one of the best French restaurants I've ever been to! ...of course, I have yet to try French food IN France, but until then, Absinthe is my favorite.The food was amazing! Had the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't need to go on and on about the food at Absinthe, it has been reviewed a million times. But, I had to put in my two cents and my five stars. The food is fresh, impeccably prepared, the staff...
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My parents were in town, and they love to eat, so I thought we'd cap off a weekend of eating at Absinthe, which is a nice walk from my house I'd been here for drinks before, and ordered some food at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Had dinner here the other night- be careful of the very limited menu (look it up online before you go to make sure there is something for everyone.) I started with the French onion soup (bc yelpers...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome drinks, amazing food. One of my favorite places to eat in SF.
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place really is all that it is hyped up to be. I went on a Friday night in the mood to see some people and have drinks & dinner. The bar was crowded, but we walked to the end of the bar and a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliet Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. okay, so just like everyone else, I was tempted to go here 1) because I am a big fan of Top Chef and 2) absinthe, the alcohol. I was hoping they would light the sugar cube on fire - no luck.Bar:...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matahari F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have had brunch here a few times and have always been extremely satisfied. I have also had a really nice lunch here as well. However, on New Year's Eve, aside from the lovely, romantic, ambiance,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Crys L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Being fans of Top Chef and always hanging out in the city, we just had to try Absinthe.We started off with oysters and an order of their fries. It's hard to go wrong with oysters, and their fries...
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne S.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Absinthe is the aphrodisiac of the self. The green fairy who lives in the absinthe wants your soul. But you are safe with me."-- DraculaI couldn't agree more, old bat, because Absinthe was...
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Yelp.com Review - by sascha b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I'm just on a losing streak lately. Or maybe it's the time of year. Maybe it's the moon. Whatever. But it seems that there is a sudden rash of really awkward service wherever I lay my head (or...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sydney L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy yummy yummy and worth every penny. The food was cooked to perfection and we enjoyed the fried garbanzo bean appetizers for something different to try. We were in a booth-style seat - can't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jef y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not the top notch French gourmand, but this place is really good. The price is not that bad.I got the mussels for lunch. Good stuff. Other than that I tried the hamburger - BIG mistake. Why try a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew K.

4.0 of 5 stars. On my latest excursion to SF, I met up with some friends at Absinthe for a pre-dinner dinner. OK we just had some time to kill before our official dinner. I really didn't get to try too much of their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Being a fan of Top Chef, we saw an opening on Open Table and jumped at the opportunity to try chef Jaime Lauren's food. However, upon walking in, we were impressed by the bar and by the large numbers...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Popped in for a light bite before the ballet with the boyfriend. He ordered the Sleepy Head cocktail and I had the Perfect Pear (which was perfectly delicious, just the right amount of liquor in it)....
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Yelp.com Review - by elrod m.

2.0 of 5 stars. ***PLEASE NOTE.***review is for the bar only and not the food. the service was slow and it seemed like the bartender was not attentive and would rather not be there.
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Yelp.com Review - by Purnima M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This pains me, but it had to be written. Absinthe, you have done me wrong. Grievously so, in fact. Have I ever been anything but good to you? Have I not raved about your food, your cocktails, and your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The good:The second you walk in to this place you feel as if you've been taken to a cozy dinner party at one of your friends house. It's warm, intimate and beautifully decorated; I felt so relaxed and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth N.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a fabulous evening last Friday! Everyone was so accomodating and the food was delicious. My friend, Laurie, had the "beef cheeks" which were so tender, they melted in her mouth. I don't eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by doreen d.

4.0 of 5 stars. I loved it. We went for Bruch last sunday. I ordered the mushroom omlette and we ordered the bacon for the table. Food was wonderful.. Bruch drinks were great! I would love go back and try...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is glamorous. I felt like a princess at the bar. The prices of the specialty drinks were expensive, but totally worth it. It's a great place to start out the night.
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Yelp.com Review - by C. B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I decided to go to Absinthe after watching Top Chef and finding executive chef Jamie Lauren to be both adorable and pretty impressive chef-wise throughout the competition. Like the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I made reservations here last week for dinner before watching the Nutcracker Ballet at 7pm at the War Memorial Opera House. We drove up from Palo Alto, and of course, traffic was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kymberli C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had dinner here before heading over to the Opera House to watch the Nutcracker. I had made reservations on Open Table and we were seated as soon as we walked through the door. We were given a cute...
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha o.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a best way to celebrate your birthday! FANTASTIC food and perfect service. I think Justin was our server and he was so helpful with my friend who has an allergy. Thank you Justin! Not only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Binky B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy croque monsieur,Gruyere cheese, black forest ham.Nice window seating.
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Yelp.com Review - by adie b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic value for money! Big servings and very tasty food. Great service too! No complaints!
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Just got my credit card statement and found that they charged me more than what was on the receipt. Not sure if it's an honest mistake or if they just wanted more tip. Changing my rating to 'ok'...
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey N.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a wonderful restaurant! We stopped in around 2:30 PM last Sunday without reservations, and were handled warmly, efficiently and professionally by the host. The restaurant and bar was packed....
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Yelp.com Review - by tessie n.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here many a times for brunch and have had the eggs, the mushroom omelet, and duck confit hash, but nothing left as much of an indelible mark on me than the FLATBREAD. "Really??" you ask.....
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to go before the Nutcracker. Had some drinks at the bar before hand, $8.25 each (cosmo for her, manhattan for me). For dinner had the french onion soup which was rediculously good, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Knowing that Absinthe would probably be uber crowded due to it's rising Top Chef's popularity, we made reservations (same day, mind you) for Sunday brunch. It was a smart move. Parking was difficult...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Recently had a great experience at Absinthe late on a busy Friday night. The host was super friendly, as was our waiter. Despite how busy it was, they were very courteous and remembered us when we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here with reservation for Sunday brunch. Immediately recognizing it is a popular spot we were willing to take the chance on waiting for our eagerly anticipated entrees. We ordered a starter...
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been watching Top Chef obsessively, along with my brother and we've been rooting for Jaime, the executive chef here. We've been wondering if her food in real life is as good as it looks on tv, so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matti S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Unlike the service, my review will be short and sweet. Our Sunday brunch reservations for 2 were made 4 days in advanced. We arrived on time for our reservation and got our table. Then we waited....
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Within walking distance from an evening of opera or classical music, Absinthe is a wonderful place to have cocktails and dessert. The bar room is where I sit. The decor is Art Deco chic, classy, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sunday brunches should be a tradition I embrace much more, especially when Absinthe doles out gut melting cures for Saturday Night drink aftermaths.We were unable to make the secured reservation, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the setting, I love the neighborhood, the love the decor! We sat at the bar since we didn't have reservations and tables were a 45 minute wait. Started off with some cocktails. They only had a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Life is relative. Just from a monetary standpoint, you COULD go to Stacks (across the street from Absinthe) or IHop and get brunch for about $10 an entree. Or you COULD go to Absinthe and get brunch...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Given my bad experience over at Flippers, which nullifies any nice things said about them in THIS review also, I'd be more likely to come back to Absinthe before ever setting foot in Flipper's again....
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here for a Saturday brunch and it was nice to see that while the restaurant was crowded, it didn't seem overly noisy. And hey, I always love a place that doesn't get upset when I dump a glass of...
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Yelp.com Review - by sandhya ..

4.0 of 5 stars. A great pick for a saturday brunch spot. It was obercool! Hubby and I tried:Warm biscuits, buttermilk-sausage gravy, sage, fried eggs& Grilled marinated vegetable sandwich (with) eggplant, onion, red...
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Yelp.com Review - by apple r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is delicious. I was here last night for a post symphony snack. We tried a few wines and a selection of cheeses. This is a great place to have cocktails, a few real Absinthe drinks, dinner,...
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Yelp.com Review - by George F.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I first visited Absinthe a couple years ago, I liked the cuisine, but didn't find it to be particularly special. After watching Executive Chef Jamie Lauren being featured on Top Chef, I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Recently went here with the BF and his parents, and it was a great night out. I was disappointed that there was no longer cassoulet on the menu as a friend had recommended, but I got my duck confit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed C.

5.0 of 5 stars. To celebrate our 5 year anniversary yesterday, we started with brunch here at Absinthe. We've been wanting to come here for a while now based on the reviews from Yelp. It came as a pleasant surprise...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pre-opera dinner. Arrived @ 5:30. Spent 2 lovely hours here. The food is exceptionally good, but it does not taste truly French. Nothing of the 5 courses we enjoyed at Absinthe evoked fond memories of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael F.

5.0 of 5 stars. first Saturday brunch in the city, chose (wisely) Absinthe, and it was ultra delicious.(app) deviled eggs with smoked trout and caviar on top. best deviled eggs ever(main) fried green tomato Benedict...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber S.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorites. Absinthe is the one place where I truly enjoy oysters on the half shell. I also cannot resist their ricotta truffle oil ravioli, which are pure, delicious, white rich heaven....
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Yelp.com Review - by E. O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Brunch here may have ruined me for brunch everywhere. I had a caramelized onion and wild mushroom omelet that I am still thinking about frequently two days later. My dining partner had poached eggs...
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Yelp.com Review - by alisa o.

1.0 of 5 stars. yeeeeeck, thats all i can bring myself to say... really bad food, snobby service, truly disgusting soggy and oily fries. needless to say i will not be coming back
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My experience at Absinthe has a curious genesis.Weeks ago, I bought a pair of tickets for Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love) at the San Francisco Opera. Elixir is my most favorite...
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Yelp.com Review - by G J J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun place to go before the Opera / Symphony / Ballet. Close to Civic Center.Be sure to come early, there is a line.They serve Absinthe, but not the real kind. It's a tad expensive, too.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love you, Absinthe. Only thing I don't love is not to be able to walk in (at my leisure) any time I want and get a table....ah, the planning.I've only been here for brunch, but oh what a brunch it...
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brunch brunch brunch!!!

Excellent for brunch, dinner menu is a bit pricey. Try the soufle pancakes as well as most of the egg based dishes, they are very tasty. The croque monsieur is mediocre compared to Foreign Cinema's. Make...
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Yelp.com Review - by Han C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is A-OK. Cool space (love the green lights), cheery vibe, fun drinks, and good food - fairly large portions! Our service wasn't the best (a little slow at times) but nothing worth mentioning....
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Yelp.com Review - by Anya C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was at Absinthe last night for a very late night dessert and they were still open and going strong. Great place to go with friends for a nice atmosphere, good food and friendly service. The place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. I had the duck breast with kale and bits of pancetta etc. which gave it very hearty, country taste. My musician friends enjoyed their dishes - from a thin pizza...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are times when it feels like I'm looking in on my current life with the lens of me as a kid and I think, "damn, I wanna be her when I grow up" And then I realize. I AM HER!Yay!Dinner at...
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Yelp.com Review - by John H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I want to put 4 and 1/2 stars, but not quite five.This is a restaurant for food and atmosphere combined. It has a warm, comfortable decor, an authentic French bistro feel (minus the attitude) and a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ten years and going strong. Still one of the best places to get sloshed and stuffed *real good* in one evening. Oh Absinthe, keep doing what you're doing.
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger J.

5.0 of 5 stars. A friend of mine recommend the burger here. blah blah blah long story about how much they loved it. I went and f'ing loved it. i had my girlfriend get the BLT which was even better then the great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I didn't realize that Absinthe was a kind of fancy restaurant on top of bar. I will have to come back to taste the food, but this first venture was all for the drunk -- I mean drink. I had the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very active bar and restuarant in Hayes Valley. I was able to get outdoor seating on a warm evening in November. Does that really happen?Five different labels of Absinthe, with the Hangar One label at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob P.

1.0 of 5 stars. My Gosh what have they done to my once favorite restaurant?Chicken entree for close to $30.00 dollars'salads for: what $14.00.martinni's for $16.00On my last visit they brought out the lamb and it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria H.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 stars average - 5 stars for the mussels & fries, 3 stars for the pizza and 2 stars for service.Came here for a late lunch around 1pm. We were led to the back dining room and sat at one of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend took me here as a surprise and I was very impressed! The ambiance is gorgeous and nestled in quaint Hayes Valley. We started with the french onion soup which was to DIE for! I ordered the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rowena D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I met a friend here for drinks when I was in town recently. We ended up spending several hours at the bar chatting away and having drinks. The service was stellar. The bartendar was friendly,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Anyone else see that the executive chef of Absinthe is on TOP CHEF??? And she's repping SF and rainbow pride... double awesome! Plus Absinthe has amazing brunch... if only the mimosas weren't so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Big e.

3.0 of 5 stars. i went for brunch. the food was ok, nothing too memorable, good or bad. they have anything from crab to your standard burger. the coffee was strong. it was a tad on the expensive side.
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Yelp.com Review - by Vancheska M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I took a girlfriend here for brunch to celebrate her recent nuptials (after she had eloped). Reservation was made two weeks in advance for a Saturday, and the place had a buzz about it, but relaxed,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mick A.

4.0 of 5 stars. After trying to get in to Absinthe numerous times, only to be told they were booked solid, we finally got in on a mellow Sunday night......and it was fabulous. We were looking for a light dinner, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Absinthe on a Friday. We had made reservations for 8 p.m., but was seated early. One of the things I noticed was the bar was so loud. I could hardly hear myself. But, after seating in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My fiancee and I were excited to try Absinthe after reading some nice reviews. It was exactly the kind of place we like: specialty cocktails, california-french, emphasis on quality ingredients,...
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Good post-theatre venue... by Mindy G. at InsiderPages

...If not a little pricey. It was great food and great service, within walking distance of the Civic Center area. I especially enjoyed the privacy of the booths.
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best place to get drinks in San Francisco, a snack, dinner, brunch, need I say more? My favorite Brunch item is the fried green tomatoes florentine. I'm embarrassed to say that I have not ordered...
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had 2 tasty beverages (ginger rogers) so my evening was off to a great start. salad, scallops, pot de creme were all delicious. thanks absinthe for making my belly happy.
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuchi C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just came back from dinner a couple hours ago...but already miss the beef cheek...it just melts in your mouth with no hesitation. The frisee salad was seriously amazing. I've never thought that frisee...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. How you have taunted me with your green sign and promises of licorice flavored liquid. Hehe, my boyfriend and I didn't try any absinthe today (seeing as how some of the stuff they offer we already...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Absinthe. I oftentimes wander by or ride by on the bus past the establishment only hoping that the green fairy actually delivered more actual green into my pockets so I can dine here. I had the...
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Yelp.com Review - by John D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ive been to Absinthe perhaps a dozen times and have never been disappointed. Great food, excellent cocktails try one of their special drinks a nice change from your regular.Best service in the City...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff W.

4.0 of 5 stars. dare I say it?best hamburger in San Franciscoperfectly grilled and seasoned.juicywith sauteed mushroomson a fresh bun.pommes frites were goodeven the dill pickle was carefully selected, crisp and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Oanh N.

3.0 of 5 stars. the husband and I went to eat there for brunch. Kinda disappointing. $12 souffle blueberry banana pancakes tasted bland. not enough blueberries. not enough bananas. not enough sweetness.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen I.

5.0 of 5 stars. 11:15AM Reservations, 5 girls, Brunch.Enter. 11:15AM, the place is pretty much empty sans maybe 2-3 tables of diners. The place is fancy schmancy and all of us admit to never coming here because of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love my little bit of French in San Francisco. Absinthe is open late, serving primarily locals and the symphony crowd, and has wonderful prompt service. They tend to be quite busy around 11pm, so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chaz N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The service was a bit slow, but it was Saturday night so very understandable. More importantly, the beef cheeks the waiter recommended were phenomenal. It tasted so good it almost made me not want...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good but over-rated. My black cod was only okay - while the fish was tender (as expected with cod), the sweet corn sauce that accompanied the fish was too sweet and didn't taste right with the cod....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Phenomenal...Jamie is the real deal.Big group of 8 and we had an amazing time (I won't let the wait staff affect this review, pretty pathetic)Mushroom FlatBread A SautA�ed Dungeness crab A Pumpkin...
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Yelp.com Review - by gwynnie p.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's the husbands birthday. i want to splurge. i pick absinthe. the husband has a philosophy: don't let the service affect how you feel about your food. because service generally sucks.it's a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a fan, even if I only came for drinks and the lounge scene! What a cute, elegant restaurant, with excellent decor. Not to mention, the array of absinthe cocktails to choose from. I've never had...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jazmine S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came in for brunch with a friend of mine. We were seated right away and luckily we had reservations because the place got packed pretty fast. The restaurant decor is swanky. Very nice inside and...
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Yelp.com Review - by tasha s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can I really review based on 1 drink @ the bar in 10 minutes? Well I am. It's really pretty in here, and actually my vodka/tonic was pretty strong - so 4 stars for that.
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've wanted to try this place for a while. It always looks so old world charming. And it really is. The food is fantastic & so is the service. I absolutely ADORED the fact that I was able to walk in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is perhaps one of the most elegant and stellar restaurants in the city. Everything about the restaurant is outstanding and well worth the price. Parking can be difficult as the Hayes Valley...
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzette R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stopped by Absinthe one random night after I went to a show with a friend. The restaurant/bar is really cool. I love the little green lights outside! The service was great! It was a busy Saturday...
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Yelp.com Review - by shadi m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place. I love sitting outside on a pretty night and the cocktail menu is awesome. The oyster shooter with bloody mary mix is one of my favorites. I always end up focusing way more...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The crowd was on the older side on a Tuesday night (I'd say mid forties ), but my 7 other dining companions and I felt at home ordering dinner and drinks, spending a solid 3 hours just having a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by david d.

5.0 of 5 stars. An up-beat venue. Packed with foodies and friendlies, including the entire staff. The bar up-front is packed with happy patrons, the room itself fills for dinner promptly at 5 PM. I start with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Misty C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic food, great cocktails/drinks with excellent service! As many of us know already, this restaurant is a well-known place from a book, 'The Art of the Bar' . I have never thought of dining in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marjorie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Desire persisted even after I noticed the 3 $'s in Absinthe's Yelp stats. Opted to brunch here pre-movie at Kabuki and was pleased to find ample street parking even on a beauteous day in Hayes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is a BIT overpriced, but I was overall pretty happy with my meal there. The have a big wine selection, and their cheese platter for an appetizer is FANTASTIC, highly recommend it. Their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ever since absinthe was legalized, I've wanted an opportunity to succumb to its charms. That opportunity presented itself on a recent evening when we were attending a lecture at Herbst and were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The drinks here are fantastic. They have a great list, and I've had a good portion of them, and enjoyed everything I've tried. Service is quick, and the staff is great.
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Yelp.com Review - by Bart K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome! Took my parents out to dinner here when they came to visit.Everyone had a different dish and they were all spectacular!Couldn't say one bad thing. Atmosphere was good, wine list...
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Yelp.com Review - by eileen u.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh lordy, went in just the other night and had a fabulous meal. I really like what the Chef is doing with her dishes right now--great flavors! I started with the crudo...it was sushi grade hamachi...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. 'member the scene from Pretty Woman when Vivian suddenly appears "VA VA VOOM" gorgeous....then she sits down to some steaming "very french" buttery rich escargots and flips the snail halfway across...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Absinthe this past weekend for brunch. I felt slightly underdressed, but the waitor was super nice and didn't make me feel uncomfortable at all. The food was great - rich, but great. Not a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rusty M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good for lunch or dinner, great for drinks. I've enjoyed several great meals at Absinthe (try the fried chickpea appetizer--simple and amazing!), but am writing to review their Sazerac. After a trip...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lou D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ask them to make you the Spanish Coffee at the bar. It's worth coming here to watch them make it... and it's delicious! I didn't get much of a high from the Absinthe here. Otherwise I feel it's too...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gilyanne J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here for dinner on Sunday had the French Onion Soup with croutons and 1/2 layer of melted cheese possibly Gruyere or Fontina. If you feel like it, you can order off of the Lunch Menu which I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cyn Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was visiting for the weekend so went here for dinner. At first they were about to seat us at a not so nice located table and we asked if we could have the corner both that was vacated. They promptly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once, and it was for happy hour, but I really liked the place. It has a good darkish vibe, and the wine selection was fabulous. The bartender had us try a few different glasses...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryen A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply stated, this place was AMAZING. The fried chick peas were a tasty twist on an appetizer. The french onion soup is the best I've ever had. i had the pork with corn and it was super delicious. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. i didn't even order them, but: banana souffle blueberry pancakes. not much more needs to be said.oh, and for what a friend got: mushroom, egg, and herb omelette. the herbs were awesome. the french...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't even know where to start with this one. I've been here many a time over the past 6 or seven years. I was told by a waiter at the Big 4 Room to come to Absinthe for the Onion Soup Gratinee....
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Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fries and the warm chocolate tart with peanut butter ice cream!! YES!!!I had the burger and it was deliciously juicy and messy but the real treat was dessert. Ooooh the warm gooey chocolate.
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I finally made it to Absinthe for savory bites and drinks, and I was impressed - but it's SO PRICEY compared to brunch. I know, I know, you can only charge so much for pancakes & eggs, but still - I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I had the privlege of eating brunch there on a recent Saturday. Wow! Just incredible! The service was top notch. The decor was lovely and relaxing. The food was TO DIE FOR. I have...
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Yelp.com Review - by N S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ordinarily I would give this a 3 but for the price, definitely 2 stars. This place really falls short...The other reviewers hit the nail on the head: good drinks, sub par food. Factor in the price and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Haoming C.

3.0 of 5 stars. reasonable everything, service ranges from decent to pretty good, bartenders are usually pretty ok. I've eaten here 5-6 times and always enjoyed it, a couple times have been slightly dry (meat items),...
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Yelp.com Review - by rosquete b.

4.0 of 5 stars. French bistro cuisine.For those pre-opera drinks and small plates, Absinthe is a nice, convenient jumping off location. It is located about two blocks from the Opera House. Parking is on the street;...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerome W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the pleasure of dining here with the family for father's day. I'll say there were a lot of positives to mention. First of all I had a gift Certificate which I won in an auctio for a local...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had been looking forward to trying Absinthe for a long time, especially after reading all the good reviews it has. But it was just OK. The wine was great, and the cheese platter was delicious, so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn F.

4.0 of 5 stars. i have only come here for drinks, so i can't speak to the food experience. but the drinks and the atmosphere are great! it has a very relaxed french bistro atmosphere. they have a wide selection of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shay F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Seriously - I would only, ONLY recommend this place for the drinks. My experience here started out pretty good - the bar was chill, patrons were chatting away, and the bartenders were having a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynda M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I needed a quickie place to meet a long lost friend for a drink and a light snack. Even though it was extremely busy we got 2 seats at the bar almost right away. Everyone was in a great mood -...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the places we'd grab dinner before or after a concert at the Symphony Hall, which is a hop, skip and a jump away.You MUST MUST MUST try their oysters from WA. Ohmagoodness, they were so...
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Yelp.com Review - by Helena H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I finally had absinthe at Absinthe.I haven't had a full meal here yet. But I did come here for an after dinner birthday thing to try the green fairy, now that it's legal here in the good 'ol U.S. of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joann C.

4.0 of 5 stars. They take reservations for brunch (although they leave a few tables for walk ins). I love places that take reservations for brunch, because there's nothing worse than waking up, dragging your butt...
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Yelp.com Review - by sally y.

5.0 of 5 stars. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!The main perk about my recent move to Alamo Square is that fact that I can come here on any given day (granted I accidentally ate the walnut bread and was rushed to the ER--my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love going to Absinthe for their wonderful fancy cheeses and PROPERLY SERVED Absinthe. Since the 'fee vert' became legal to buy and sell in the US (note - there was never a law against importing or...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven C.

3.0 of 5 stars. brunch review. i love brunch. it's my favorite meal short of dinnfast.my partner in crime had the french toast for the sweet and i got the biscuits and gravy for the salty. be prepared. the food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Felicia C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous, fabulous. Dinner here was great. The Wild Mushroom Risotto was solid and very enjoyable. The Beef Cheeks were also delicious and very tender, served on a bed of baby brussel sprouts,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch L.

1.0 of 5 stars. F%$& this place!!! If you want to go somewhere that ignores you if you are not wearing a suit, go here! If you want to be given lackluster service, drinks and food be cause they think you don't have...
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Yelp.com Review - by Arissa C.

2.0 of 5 stars. "Meh. Ive experienced better!" = 2 YELP StarsMy friends and I decided to give this bistro another try- having enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks here on the last visit. This night we were not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Going to make this short and sweet. They live up to their review. The service was great and the food was delicious especially the French onion soup. I could have eaten a huge bowl of that and I would...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I only wish I started coming here sooner!My forays to this Hayes Valley institution tend to focus on the bar, rather than the restaurant, but from the bar perspective this place is solid! I tend to...
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Yelp.com Review - by SheRat R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well, there's what? 700 gajillion reviews of this restaurant already?I'll tell you what. I had an okay time. I'm sure the food was awesome and I'm sure the drinks were awesome, but there was so much...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaii F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dear Brunch,Meet me at Absinthe.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love wine and almost always order that wherever I am. Not here. This is a cocktail spot. They're all good, but my favorite is the French 75.Dinner is nice, but I think the starters are the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend, Jo, and I hadn't rendezvoused for ages so we neededa special place for the occasion. Gloria, a colleague, had mentioned the Absinthe, as a great place for after work drinks so, when I saw...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A chill French spot. Although the website would lead you to believe this is a glammed up techno hipster joint (green black color schemes and a giant drink list), you will be surprised to find...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A few years back at dinner here, and remember being underwhelmed. I thought the food was too heavy and the decor/ambiance uninspiring. Returned today for brunch, and that is clearly my Absinthe meal...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mai G.

5.0 of 5 stars. When someone who wants to commemorate yet another one of my fabulous, amazing, marvelous, extraordinary accomplishments (I am so humble), they always take me here for dinner. Last night was another...
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Yelp.com Review - by S. A. M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here on a business lunch and enjoyed the entire experience. I definitely think I will go back again. Excellent stocked bar, with an interesting menu that is certainly french-inspired. Service...
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok. This place is really good! I live right near it, it has been there for a long time and yet I never went there until last night! It was great! We ordered some drinks and then the heirloom...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine K.

4.0 of 5 stars. My hubby heard about this place and it has gotten good general reviews on Yelp so we decided it was going to be our stop to round off our musical night in the city (we had tickets for The Drowsy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey W.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is an absolutely lovely restaurant with great energy. We came rather early and were greeted quickly and sat right away.We asked what her favorite items were and she was great in letting us know...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lina S.

2.0 of 5 stars. The day crowd reminds me of Carmel folk: old, quaint, and loaded -- however, it is sprinkled with regular cute couples looking for a new and satisfying bite to eat. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie T.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is a review for brunch only as I have heard the dinner is quite good here. Brunch items were so-so and overpriced for regular brunch fare. It's like they try to make things more gourment by...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great atmosphere. So French bistro. Great place for cocktails, though look out, more than one and you're stumbling out of the place. Apparently old fashioned cocktails are all booze and a little lemon...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Boyfriend once bit a woman's breast at the bar here. In a playful/ drunken idiot trying to flirt way, not a slasher/ date rapist way, at least as he tells it. She may have a different version. He...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so there are a ton of reviews on this place. I think the yelp community got it right... average 4 stars.----- The Food -----The food is very good, but I'm upset that they took off the vegetarian...
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Yelp.com Review - by Will C.

2.0 of 5 stars. For Brunch, eh.I did love the ham and gruyere sandwich. I had some of the ricotta stuffed french toast which was good, but if I had the whole plate, I would be bored after a few bites.Service was eh,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is certainly a tried and true spot for cocktails, and well reviewed, so hopefully I might have something to add to the wining and dining information here.We came in looking a little shabby after...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have eated brunch at at least 30 places in SF, some of the finest cuisine out there, and I will boldly say that this is one of the top 3 best brunch places in SF. Every single thing on the menu is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Menlo Man n.

1.0 of 5 stars. This was our first dinner since the new chef arrived. I wish we had not dined there! Notwithstanding the near-hysterical raves about the food on this site, I believe the overpriced "appetizers to be...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Can't honestly say I enjoy the taste of absinthe. But the myth adds a tad of indulgence to this place. The food is better than expected!
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Too bad I can't give a half star. I think Absinthe deserves 3 and a half stars. The french onion soup was really good. I had the french toast stuffed with ricotta which was tasty and very filling....
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Yelp.com Review - by Joella A.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are only a few places you can go to for brunch, lunch, cheese and wine and late night drinks and enjoy it EVERYTIME. I always enjoy the crowd, food and service here. Whether I'm having brunch...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, the food the drinks, everything at this place was amazing. I went there on a date and had an overall awesome experience. My only complaint was that the table was a little small and cramped, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean K.

4.0 of 5 stars. So it must be a good thing if I'm coming to Absinthe twice in the same night just to have drinks, right?There's always standing room near the bar and if you're lucky, you can snag a table in the front...
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Yelp.com Review - by Norm U.

2.0 of 5 stars. A few years ago, I made a New Year's resolution to try out at least 2 new restaurants a month. I figured that since I pay the exorbitant amounts to live in San Francisco, I may as well take...
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria D.

5.0 of 5 stars. While driving home, if there is parking, I stop, park, enter, I drink.I love the boys behind the wood, I love the space, I'm going back every time theres parking.
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica d.

4.0 of 5 stars. New chef in the last year. The french onion soup is the best ever.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had brunch there this past weekend. Their French Onion Soup is the best I've ever had! I think they could provide more on their bunch menu. I didn't find that many things I liked. Our waiter was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came and ate in the bar area on a Sunday evening while I was in town. I started out with the French onion soup, which was gooey good. I then had the pork confit with red cabbage and mustard spatzel....
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuka I.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 stars really. 2 stars for excellent service and the ambiance, 1 star for satisfactory food for the price that impressed my chef boyfriend. And another great star for the beautiful book they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tatjana G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to be the 666th review, but I just couldn't wait for four more people to say something.....Having been in and out of Absinthe for years, it's hard to write a review based on one visit,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Mixed feelings about Absinthe. The hot water for the tea came lukewarm, and as the day's waiters and busboys looked much overworked, we let it be. The fries and salads were delish, but the mussels...
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Yelp.com Review - by Geetika A.

4.0 of 5 stars. one of my fav cocktail stops in the city. and johnny is the best. I think ive had some of the food before, and it was mighty tasty. i had however, had a few of johnny's manhattans prior to food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

2.0 of 5 stars. OK - I went here on Saturday night looking for a seat in the bar for two. It was a little crowded, but they did a good job seating us. Unfortunately, the menu our waitress gave us was not the bar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Absinthe! Excellent food, wine & cocktails - cute French decor. Their drink menu can be a bit intimidating... Oysters here are so FRESH & tasty. I am in love with their LAVENDER Creme...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't think this is the best place in the world, but damn there menu is huge and that goes for both the food and the drinks. Now if I was drinking, I'd have even more fun here, but I'm not much of a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Buffy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. We wound up taking my visiting in-laws here for dinner one night when the scene / mob at Suppenkuche was more than they were prepared to handle, after a long day of drinking in wine country. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe. And from what I understand they do serve it, 'cause its legal now you know? Anyway, I've been here for lunch and always leave completely satisfied. I do the croque monsieur here as well...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevy V.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came for dinner right before the Opera on a Tuesday night. I made reservations so there was no wait. Service was great! My husband had never actually tried absinthe before so he had some. (i'm not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rise G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great service. I ordered the beef cheeks, which were cooked perfectly and tasted delish. My husband ordered the corn soup (which was different but very good) and the black cod. My mom...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mich Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm torn about having to write this. I really wanted to give it a 4 star but after having brunch here the second time around, I wasn't that impressed. I had the eggs with the homemade beef patties...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha R.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you plan on having dinner alone, this is the place to go. You won't have to sit at the bar and you won't have to sit at a table that's clearly meant for two or more. Why? Because Absinthe has...
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren v.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here several times and never had a bad meal. Some are better than others though:1) service is outstanding 2) always a bustling scene but never so loud you can't hear conversations3)duck...
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very mixed feelings about Absinthe. I've eaten there many times, both in the restaurant and in the bar area. I've never been too happy about the restaurant meals. In fact , I've been served some very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Min B.

4.0 of 5 stars. First restaurant we went to for dine about town. We were suppose to have lunch but they were serving brunch. We started off with the caviar and blini tasting. There were five different types of caviar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent restaurant bar spot that seems to be all about gin. Highlights:- Wasn't party party 21ish crowd on a Friday night. Good place when you're in the grab a cocktail and just chat it up with friends...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here for DAT June '08. Unfortunately it was still brunch and they weren't serving a DAT menu for it. Oh well. So we just got something from their brunch. We decided to spend what would...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlene P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've wanted to try this place for a very long time. I've heard a lot of good reviews and also saw it on an episode of check please. It's a very nice space, airy and cozy at the same time. I had the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Akash D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I dined here with a few co-workers and we had a great time. The pre-dinner cocktails are something you should certainly allocate time for- this joint ain't called absinthe for nothing! The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mekhala C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dear Absinthe,I know that your bar area is always pretty full, so you probably think you'll be around forever. But, San Francisco diners are much smarter than that. They will soon realize that your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, but not great, considering the price. I had possibly the best cheese plate I've ever sampled, but everything else was ordinary (including the drinks).
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was a bit non-plussed after a Sunday brunch. I had wanted to go to Absinthe for a long time, just never seemed to make it. The food was okay (was expecting much better), and the service was okay...
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Yelp.com Review - by chris o.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never been into messy burgers. I just don't like the idea of greasy beef scum and nasty condiments dripping from dead lettuce - even if there is a milkshake to wash it down with. Thankfully,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Me Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice decor/environment. Good food. We were there before a theater performance and it is a good location for an evening at the opera or theater. Could be a nice place for a date, too.
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love French bistro faire and this place hits the spot. They have amazing croque monsieurs and croque madames. Their onion soup is really flavorful with a heaping gob of cheese. It's really cozy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe it's because I had high expectations, but I felt Absinthe to be about average. I was not overly impressed with anything really. It's worthwhile, but not one of the best restaurants in the...
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Yelp.com Review - by cyn w.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place in San Francisco for cocktails. The cocktails are just, wonderful (esp. the Ginger Rogers). Dinner was wonderful here too, although I miss the old chef and their rib eye and fries,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate A.

5.0 of 5 stars. We were in the mood for cocktails, and remembering how Absinthe looked so classy with the impressive bottle display in the window we decided to check it out. This place is a classic cocktail lounge...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dangerous T.

5.0 of 5 stars. If ya have some moola to spend on excellent food, an amazing wine list and unbelievable service- head on over to Absinthe! What a lovely experience we had and we were sitting in the bar area!I...
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Yelp.com Review - by joann p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Meh. My cod was cooked perfectly but the flavors didn't blend together well enough. Plus the topping of fried onion was way too salty. (But s for using sea salt flakes and not just plain rock salt)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is too cool for me. Whenever I walk by this bar I tend to look at my sneakers to appear subordinate to the patrons. Little dogs welcome (apparently).
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenzie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is cool--like, they serve absinthe.It's an attractive hang out in a cool neighborhood.My only complaints is it seems a little worn around the edges.Service can be lacking--not enough help?The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keisuke O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dropped by for lunch on a Saturday. I ordered the burger with gruyere cheese ($10 $1.50) and fries ($6). The burger was good but the fries were so salty that they were not eatable.I don't think I'll...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina G.

1.0 of 5 stars. SUCKY SERVICE! I stopped in for a cocktail and possibly dinner. I was seated at a table that rocked like it was in an earthquake (one look at the base revealed a folded linen napkin holding up one...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maximillian M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ah-may-zing. Inventory: duck confit appetizer, seared black cod (melts in your mouth), beef cheeks (heinie should always taste this good), tangerine sorbet and almond shortbread cookies, fancy pants...
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Yelp.com Review - by mike o.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has now made it into my list of known late night dining venues. I arrived here rather late and was pleasantly surprised to find a cosy atmosphere and no shortage of good looking women...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is an excellent place for some fine dining in the city. It is quite pricey, but the food is good and there are some cool dishes on the menu. They also have some nice desserts and a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think that burger in the photo kind of speaks for the place but here are some additional thoughts...If you want to donate your money for a small chicken leg and a plate of lima beans out of a can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet S.

4.0 of 5 stars. the food was good but the service was bad. My friends and i went there for brunch. I ordered the french toast, it was very very rich, but not too sweet. However, the waitress was i would say...
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Yelp.com Review - by sabrina e.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went to Absynthe two times. Once before the theatre, and the food was just ok. Then I went again last weekend, and there was a much older crowd, which I don't mind. But the host was extremely rude....
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Yelp.com Review - by S. M.

2.0 of 5 stars. So many good reviews for this place! I give them 1 star for ambiance. Beautiful decor, nice corner bistro in Hayes Valley...half a star for my half-hearted belief that if I went back I might have a...
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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

3.0 of 5 stars. don't get me wrong - this place is plenty nice and had a great atmosphere, it's just that it's a bit cramped and the drinks aren't all they are cracked up to be.you'd expect this place to make drinks...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelley H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best blood mary's I have ever had. I'm not usually a blood mary fan, rather I never drink bloody mary's so I may not be a qualified judge but if someone who dislikes tomato juice loves the bloody...
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is for their brunch on Sunday. We arrived on schedule but had to wait an additional 15 minutes for our table, no biggie. The drinks came quick and were fabulous, in fact brandied...
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Yelp.com Review - by m m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Three words: one great martini.
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Yelp.com Review - by Meo M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perfect environment for date. The light is dim. The french decor set up the mood. Plus the good food helps too. I'd like the pork and the lamb couscous.
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hello my new neighbors!I just moved to Hayes Valley and I am gonna admit that Absinthe is one of my new local hot spots. I love the fried chick-peas and the Mujer Verde cocktail is fabulous! The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you like Mojito, you're gonna love the Ginger Rogers. I moved away from SF for a few years and of all the great restaurants in and around the city, it was Absinthe's Ginger Rogers that I craved...
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Yelp.com Review - by Homechicken P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there for a birthday celebration and it was so fabulous! Service was great. Ambiance is romantic and cozy. And the risotto was the best veggie risotto I've ever had. Then there was the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad K.

4.0 of 5 stars. A friend of mine described it as "possibly the best brunch in the city." I'm not really much a brunch guy, personally - but it was Sunday afternoon, we were in Hayes Valley and the ladies cried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leona B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pleasant and hip atmosphere; nice decor.Foodwise - the cured meats appetizer was out of this world, the asparagus salad was good but nothing extraordinary. The main courses - scallops were tasty and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Neety P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walked in around 9pm on Friday night and got a table for two right away. We might have just been lucky.I like how the place is decorated - kinda dark, but also luxurious. Tables are far enough apart...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gideon K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe originated in Switzerland. However, it is better known for its popularity as an alcoholic drink in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, particularly among Parisian artists and writers....
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Yelp.com Review - by Pilar D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I still don't understand all the hype...but the food wasn't half bad. One of the better croque monsieur's I've had the pleasure of sampling in the city . The service was all that great (why is it my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Kate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is amazing.. the drink, that is. The food... meh... let's just say it leaves something to be desired. They should have a dining menu to match their amazing drink menu! I was way more...
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Yelp.com Review - by tim y.

1.0 of 5 stars. attended a few private events, service, what service? or the food, never got there ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update: I had to take one star away from the brunch. On my last occasion to dine there on Sunday morning I wasn't impressed with the fact that our mimosa was made with flat champagne....
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

4.0 of 5 stars. this was the second time i'd been to absinthe. the first time was for dinner before the symphony. this time was for sunday brunch. we made the reservation on open table and got exactly what we...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is a type of brunch place i would bring my parents to ... as you click on the website, it portrays this fancy shmancy place, but don't let that fool you. yes, you are right, the velvetty cushiony...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ever tried deep fried and salted chickpeas? I guarantee, you'll be surprised how good they can taste. At $4 per order, it's worth trying once. I would also recommend the Ginger Rogers (Like a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice restaurant. We had great service...although have talked with others who had issues with service. The layout is quite interesting, very compartmentalized. We were tucked in a nice corner...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben S.

2.0 of 5 stars. What a disappointment. First off - not a good hamburger, don't believe the hype. nice place to have a drink but not for dinner. Skip the rest of my review if you like.My first experience was a private...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol H.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4/1/2008 - April Fools Day, but we were NOT fools for lunching at Absinthe!!!My husband and I traveled into the city for First Tuesday Museum day at the Asian Art Museum. What a wonderful...
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Yelp.com Review - by Char L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sunday Brunch ReviewI really want to give this place 5 stars, but the service sucked! We were able to get seated right away for a table of 4, but it took over 30 minutes for our food to show up at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let me start this off by saying that I have never been to Absinthe. But, the day before yesterday, two of my good friends began a fancy night out on the town at Absinthe. As they got out of their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. AWESOME!!! Our server George was a great guy. Went on Saturday Brunch 11am. Best banana blueberry pancakes ever. Other food we had were good too but the pancakes. Damn...I was so full after...
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Yelp.com Review - by T H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Corn beef hash, as mentioned by others, is absolutely delish! The blueberry banana pancakes are also incredible, and so are the grilled sandwiches. I'm not a Bloody Mary fan, but my friend loves it....
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I am fascinated with belle epoque. I like the restaurant's homage to Guimard's art nouveau it seems in wood. After a wonderful evening at Bissap Baobap, we searched for a restaurant that would...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I was here, I had a stupendous bloody mary and amazing corned beef hash.But let me tell you about the second time, which was yesterday. My friend and I went to Essencia for lunch...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilary P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was super stoked to go here because I have the cocktail book, which is gorgeous (but sadly I lack the inclination to whip up a rosemary cardamom syrup infused with lavender) so it sits on the coffee...
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Yelp.com Review - by euge l.

3.0 of 5 stars. ok, now some of you know that ive dabbled into plunging into the industry. some of you know that it even went as far as having the owner of a restaurant accept my offer but bailed out of escrow...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Claire C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Surprise party at a restaurant? I've never been to one. And guess what? That was a good thing, because I have realized that surprise parties at restaurants are mean because they leave the guests in a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen D.

3.0 of 5 stars. *SUNDAY BRUNCH REVIEW ONLY*I don't know how long Absinthe has been doing Sunday brunch, but from the way things went this past Sunday, it doesn't seem like they have been doing it that long. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I ate here last Saturday night and they could do no wrong. I started off with the Hayes 21 cocktail (the address I am assuming) and it was great (which is especially cool since i am not usually a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just got home from a delicious dinner at Absinthe. When Dad offers to take me to dinner, I know I have to pick a good spot, and usually a spot that I wouldn't go to on my own dime. He hadn't been...
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Yelp.com Review - by K Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here b/c I heard their food/service was pretty good. Found it a little crowded and it was a bit dark, but I guess that's ambiance...the food was well prepared/service was decent and I hope to...
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Why I give 3 stars:1. food was decent but over priced.2. Seating is very close to others 3. Nice place for drinks4. Very nice decor inside. 5. service is okay. Could have been betterI probably would...
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Yelp.com Review - by BayAreaLoveLetters, aka M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Abinthe,You are loud inside, but your sidewalk seating, complete with heat lamp, is comfortable and pleasant, even romantic. I fell in love with your little gem lettuce salad and your red and green...
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Yelp.com Review - by Winston S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere: 4 StarsService upon arrival: 4 StarsService at table: 3 StarsQuality of food (1st visit): 3.5 StarsQuality of food (2nd visit): 2 StarsOverall Rating (average of above rounded down): 3...
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole f.

3.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere is charming and I think the service is pretty spot on. I had not been there for about 3 yrs, so I went for Easter Brunch. Now, as a french spot, they have the basics, steak frites,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel G.

4.0 of 5 stars. On Saturday the parental units wrangled me in for some San Francisco apartment hunting. As you know, Jews can't commit to anything when food isn't involved, so naturally brunch was included in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is charming and its food is delightful - a well done turn on what you've come to love from eating in Paris and wish you could find at home. Unfortunately, the restaurant is cramped and always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbie V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I also had high expectations of this place. Noticing it was rated in the top ten restaurants on open table and French food is my favorite we decided to make a reservation last night. We arrived and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I should let people in on my handicap- I am biased here. This place is a bit pricey and parking is hopeless, but I have three reasons this will always be a favorite with me. 1) I love french food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by oona m.

4.0 of 5 stars. absinthe holds a special place in my heart, because two of my best friends had an intimate and beautiful wedding reception here. the food is lovely- though very very rich. i've been back several times...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica C.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want great but not so pricey French food, go to Absinthe. The restaurant is located in a nice neighborhood with plenty of street parking which saves a lot of trouble when dining in SF. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a couple friends come into town so I decided to try Absinthe out as I have always wanted to eat here. I have to say I was not disappointed! I ordered the pork and it was fall off the bone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by christopher a.

3.0 of 5 stars. absolutely stellar selection of alcohol, decent brunch.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by avant de mourir ..

4.0 of 5 stars. The service is good, the food is alright, but their drink selection is almost too much, in a good way. I'd love to take a look at their cellar. Try a Ricard, since it's good and a lot of places don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Niki F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant has the three major components that every restaurant should have: quality, service, and ambiance. The food is very good...I highly recommend the french onion soup as a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole J.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a romantical place for couples to eat a meal. The service was superb. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday since I wanted French food.I was hoping that the food would be more French like,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie Z M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had avoided Absinthe for years because I felt I had been cursed with the mark of "the one who deserves the one badly prepared meal of the night." For what you have to pay there I the risk of not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany L.

1.0 of 5 stars. We came in for a post-Warfield-show-munch at around 10:00 last night. I, a vegetarian, was in the mood for some non-salad-ish and non-pizza-ish dishes which translates into one of the strangest meals...
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Yelp.com Review - by annie m.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh Absinthe! I had high high hopes for you but you let me down :(My bf and I went here for our 5th yr anniversary dinner based on the high reviews it got on yelp. I had wanted to go to Chez Panisse...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Farah S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful French onion soup. The best ever. Late night service was a little snotty. They looked us up and down and stuck us at a table in the back. Our waitress was forgetful and inattentive, BUT I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina J.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're going to eat french fries, come here to do it. I love the romantic, french bistro atmosphere. Never had a bad meal. The hangar steak is my favrorite.I've come here a few times. One time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bess N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food here is delicious. After seeing the Nutcracker, my friend and I came here for dinner. The caviar was excellent and the fish we had was succulent. I've been here twice already and would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefanie E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so maybe it was the magic of the night that made me fall in love with Absinthe. On our way to the symphony, my date and I popped in for a little nosh. Even though the place was full, we had no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mi M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bit concerned about going here as the reviews seem mixed...BUT, Mumsy and I went here for our birthday dinner (yes, we have the same birthday), and I was pretty impressed overall. My only complaint is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by G R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been eating here off and on for years, but lately I've noticed a significant slide down. Its disappointing too because I love a great brasserie and that's what it was for so many years: great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice decor.Service was OK, but not 5-star.Food was good, but again, not 5-star.I had the rabbit, and after having the amazing rabbit at Albona, this was a little dissapointing. There were only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by hart l.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went in for drinks after dinner. Or I should say we waited for drinks, finally got them, waited for the check, finally got it and finally left.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Leaves a lot to be desired

Absinthe leaves a lot to be desired. For the money, I had to deduct one star, otherwise it may have been a three star restaurant. First, the location is great. For Opera or Symphony, you could not have a...
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Yelp.com Review - by alex s.

4.0 of 5 stars. HiI went to Absinthe last night with my girlfriend. We had reservations at 7:45, but did not find parking and get in the door until 8:00pm. The hostess had our reservation and seated us right away....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ambience: great!Service: great!Drinks: great!Food: nothing special. I paid $32 bucks for a NY strip steak and I had to keep dipping it in my sauce and side dish of creamed vegetables. For that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Spartacus U.

4.0 of 5 stars. the decor was just as delicious as the food.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe is the only restaurant in the world that has ever brought me to tears through food.A simple cheese pairing with wine, and a single oyster.I still can't much believe it; but the way the food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Killing Me Softly ..

3.0 of 5 stars. My gf and I hit Absinthe last night for a bite before checking out Sugar Lounge across the street. The convenience of the two on a rainy night cannot be underestimated We got the most romantic table...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't be fooled by the opacity of the cosmos - having experienced such a well balanced cocktail, I think I will be requesting/pouring them cloudy from now on. Also, the use of old-fashioned pickled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Their brunch is so good! Blueberry banana souffle pancakes, I'll be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe was my favorite restaruant in San Francisco for many years. I could scarcely go more than a month without stopping in for there famous Croque Monsieur or the Coq au Van. Alas as things...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eating Sleeping T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another "for the record" review. I came here for dinner this past weekend for the first time in about ten years. My previous visits to Absinthe had all been for brunch (one of my favorites). I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elaine t.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing Brunch!!We finally tried out Absinthe over the weekend. Fantastic food, quaint relaxed sunny ambiance. Just heaven. My BF ordered the eggs and biscuits with potatoes, and I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Absinthe, although I had been there before and had loved it, really let me down on Valentine's Day just the other night. Now, I KNOW that Valentine's Day, not much unlike New Year's Eve, is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I normally don't give 5 star reviews to restaurants because not many deserve it - but Absinthe does.This restaurant serves the most amazing brunch - it's excellent. I've had the hash and the biscuits...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher W.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's a lot of hype around Absinthe, the beverage. There shouldn't be. It's a strong, complex, sometimes-delicious liquor. The only tripping will be of the literal variety, since, being 60% alcohol...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bret k.

1.0 of 5 stars. No! Don't do it. If you make money and are not over 50, go somewhere else - anywhere else. The food sucked, the wine pairing sucked, the wait service sucked, and the tables were jammed up against...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lola B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We headed over to Absinthe after the Sunday ballet as we had reservations for 5pm. We arrived at 4:40 and the bar area was packed. I would have given this place five stars but it seemed odd that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why have I not been before? I had been excited all week to finally go for dinner with two friends. It wasn't as formal as I thought it was and yet I wouldn't call it as casual as a French bistro. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I could write a detailed review on how fun it is to eat here. How comfortable you feel right when you walk in the door (even though there's quite a wait even at noon) the ambiance is stimulating and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. "How awesome can a cocktail really be?" I kept asking myself as I continually heard friends, other yelpers, and restaurant reviewers rave about Absinthe's drinks. Well..... their cocktails are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Don D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went for a late'r dinner (9:30 reservation) and while this place was certainly bustling, we were seated pretty much right away. We had a great corner banquet table with a view of the room. I felt as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like to come here for drinks due to the amazing ambiance. The lighting is perfect and the decor brings you back to bohemian Paris. Muy romantico! Their cocktails are amazing and now that Absinthe is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ezduzit S.

3.0 of 5 stars. A little disappointed. Last time I was here for dinner: didn't impress. I usually come here for their fantastic hamburgers from their bar menu. Far from fantastic. The meat was overly salted....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Date & Time: Various Brunches & DinnersCompany: MichaelCrowd: Well-heeled Mixed Crowd, Pre & After Theatre CrowdAmbience: SophisticatedDecor: Beautifully Done with Grand Tables and Booths and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just up the street and around the corner from where I currently reside is a odd little place called Absinthe. It's home to many an SF upper-crust trendy professional, gaudy old opera cronie, and 1st...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erica u.

4.0 of 5 stars. AMAZING wine selection...really this place is all about the "good wine" and the bread and the bread and the bread, did i mention bread?.....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by TIM E.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is a little story of a $255.12 rape. I invited two friends to join me in what we thought would be a wonderful evening to share. I arrive first and waited a few minutes for the host or hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend Randy suggested Absinthe for brunch this past Sunday morning. She made a rezzie for 3 people at 11am, and we were all set......or so we thought. It ended up that the host had put us down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emmanuel L.

4.0 of 5 stars. France in SFFOOD: great, french drivenWINE LIST: great, french orientedDECOR: great, very french!SERVICE: great, not frenchCOST:$$$$so: great for family, business, date or your partner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here for a late dinner with my boyfriend and his European friends. I had already eaten so I got soup. I think I drank more than I ate but overall the food was good. Very friendly service....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennes H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excuse moi Garcon?....merci! Met some friends here the other night and found myself enveloped in great decor and ambiance. The mood was sweet and soft seasoned with a low buzz of what turned out to be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gena L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't go to Hayes Valley too much. The combo of overpriced boutiques and people who just look a little too perfect to be walking around among the rest of us just kinda turns me off. Absinthe, upon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miika m.

5.0 of 5 stars. M a g n i f i q u eTres tres enchante, Absinthe.For a first timer to hit the 10th anniversary party, it was the perfect soft opening to their environment, their service and level of culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went for lunch using the dine about town menu. Beautiful, cozy, french atmosphere with a speak easy feel. I love that area of Hayes valley. I had a great french onion soup, followed by one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica A.