Safire

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   Andrea

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very good and served hot. The bread rolls could have been heated longer; as it was, they were not even warm in the middle and felt liked they might have been microwaved to warm them up. I was expecting a nice crusty exterior with a tender interior that would melt butter. That didn't happen. My stroganoff was delicious and the meat was very tender, The noodles (actually fettuccini) could have been cooked a bit longer. I had enough left over for a meal for two which was nice. My hubby's pork chop was tender, but a bit on the dry side. The asparagus that accompanied his chop were perfectly prepared and very tender. The potatoes au gratin were swimming in butter, and he bypassed those. We shared a creme brulee for dessert and it was excellent and came with a cute green macaron stuck in the middle of it. The ambience was perfect us as we prefer a quiet dining experience, and the service was very good as well. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and were happy the restaurant was open for Christmas Eve as not any of the really good restaurants in Chico were. We understand the menu will soon be changed and we are looking forward to revisiting restaurant when the new menu is in place.
   

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   Otto

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I love this restaurant! From the time you arrive and the service is the BEST! The food is so delicious. There is not one negative comment I have about this restaurant! We have been there before and will be back.
   

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   Lethea

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant has a lovely environment and nice seating. Our waitress greeted us promptly and we were served water and bread and butter while reviewing the menu. Two diners had the cedar wrapped salmon and both enjoyed it, with the exception of the small salad of greens which they said was 'tough'. One diner ordered the Prime New York, 6 oz, med-rare, which came out as requested. I ordered the Filet Mignon, 8 oz, med-rare, which arrived medium. It being a $52 steak, I requested that it be replaced. The next steak arrived almost blue and they returned it to the grill, finally acheiving an acceptable finish. The side of Au Gratin was swimming in oil and not very appealing. This is an expensive steakhouse and should be able to produce a steak to the right degree of doneness.
   

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   Marilyn

   Tahoe

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another lovely date night at Safire! Best Prime Rib around and very attentive service!
   

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   Gary

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Angus was a excellent server and was able to answer our questions
   

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   Michael

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food options. Food tasted great and service was Awesome. Highly recommend this for a nice dinner out.
   

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   Rosie

   Sacramento

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was excellent. Our server was friendly and very helpful - especially in explaining wine choices. Only disappointments were: never offered a 2nd cup of coffee, we were celebrating our anniversary and no one wished us a happy anniversary & the ambiance was greatly diminished in that the window screens were not working and we missed a beautiful sunset.
   

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   Marilyn

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lamb shank special was great and the price of wine was reasonable.
   

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   Brice

   Sacramento

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Make sure to get a booth, I got a window table thinking we could look out the window but that didn’t happen, food was good Cesar salad was basic, all in all 7/10
   

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    Mary K

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    It was a Birthday. The Chef should have come out with the cake. The kitchen was finished by the time the cake was brought. The floor staff should have joined. Our lone Waiter sang solo. He did an excellent job. The food was wonderful. However, I ordered Creamed Spinach.. This dish was made famous by the "Prime Rib House" in San Francisco in the 50's. The Chef sauteed fresh Spinach with Garlic. There was a small puddle of Cream in the bottom of the dish. The spinach was too Aldente. It was very raw. Not edible. I am a Chef. Every Steak House should know the proper recipe for Creamed Spinach. It is a classic and should not be altered. The chef should have taken the dish as it was prepared and finished it by pureed it on a blender and added sour cream to the Blinder. This is what people in the know expect when they order "Creamed Spinach". The rest of the meal was executed by an obvious well trained Chef. I will return. As soon as the window shades are repaired. It is suppose to be a view Dining Room. If you are not going to repair the blinds, Hostess said difficulty getting a part to repair it. If you are not going to repair it. Paint a mural on the shades. It is a real downer looking at those gray shades. So happy to have first class dining in Oroville again. Fondly, Mary K. Smalley
    

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