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Saison

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.

Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.

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Executive chef: Richard Lee

MICHELIN 2 Stars2024
MICHELIN 2 Stars2023
World's 50 Best #982023

From the OpenTable editors: At Saison, chef Richard Lee turns out one of the city’s best seasonally driven tasting menus that marries his Chinese heritage with premium local ingredients. In a rustic-chic space with soaring oak ceilings and an open hearth, watch Lee craft innovative dishes like a dry-aged Sonoma duck with a salted cherry leaf sauce that have earned the restaurant two MICHELIN Stars, a spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award for its next-level pairings.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 828-7990
Website
https://www.saisonsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Saison offers fully curated events both on and offsite for any size or occasion. If you can dream it, our team can make it a reality. Please contact our events team to arrange a tour and discuss the unique ways we can create a memorable event.

Location
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1919
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
3. World's 50 Best #98 2023
Neighborhood
SOMA
Parking details
Parking is available at 250 King Street Garage.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

Saison Bar
$78.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A petite bar experience of seasonal canapés, Brioche with bread miso, and dessert. Optional supplements include Uni Toast, Caviar, and Wagyu. The menu price is $78 per person, not including supplements, beverages, a 20% service fee, sales tax, and the SF mandate. • Available Tuesdays through Thursdays only. Due to limited seating, reservations are restricted to two people. • Our culinary methods prevent us from accommodating vegan diets or those requiring the complete exclusion of alliums, gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushrooms. • Reservations are final and nontransferable, similar to ticketed events for concerts and sporting events. Reservations canceled within 48 hours and no-shows incur full menu charges, and no credit is offered. Earlier cancelations are charged $48/person, with 30 days to rebook using that charge as a credit.
Tasting Menu By Our Kitchen
$328.00 - $526.00 per person
Sep 11, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
A seasonal tasting menu in our dining room with a kitchen view starting at $328 per person not inclusive of beverages, 20% service, sales tax, and the San Francisco mandate. • Our culinary methods prevent us from accommodating vegan diets or those requiring the complete exclusion of alliums, gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushrooms. Please email info@saisonsf.com with questions. • Reservations are final and nontransferable, similar to ticketed events for concerts and sporting events. Reservations canceled within 48 hours and no-shows incur full menu charges, and no credit is offered. Earlier cancelations are charged $98/person for dining room reservations, with 30 days to rebook using that charge as a credit.
Tasting Menu In Our Barside Salon
$328.00 - $526.00 per person
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
A seasonal tasting menu served at intimate booths in our barside salon starting at $328 per person not inclusive of beverages, 20% service, sales tax, and the San Francisco mandate. • Our culinary methods prevent us from accommodating vegan diets or those requiring the complete exclusion of alliums, gluten, dairy, soy, finned fish, or mushrooms. Please email info@saisonsf.com with questions. • Reservations are final and nontransferable, similar to ticketed events for concerts and sporting events. Reservations canceled within 48 hours and no-shows incur full menu charges, and no credit is offered. Earlier cancelations are charged $98/person for dining room reservations, with 30 days to rebook using that charge as a credit.

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
American
San Francisco
Innovative
San Francisco
Great for fine wines
San Francisco
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Saison offers an extraordinary fine dining experience with "impeccable attentive service" and a "spectacular wine list." The innovative dishes are beautifully presented and "thoughtfully crafted," showcasing exceptional culinary skills. Despite occasional music missteps, the ambiance and friendly staff make it a "gem in San Francisco" for any special occasion.

31 Reviews

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Michael
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was absolutely amazing! It truly felt like a high-quality dining experience and every bite was extremely fulfilling. The wine pairing was also exquisite, I highly recommend this for anyone looking to experience a unique and delicious experience.
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Mike
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everything was divine, i would love to go back but i simply cannot afford it.
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David
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible night and well worth the price of admission for a special celebration
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Kathy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great way to sample the Saison experience. The wait staff gave just the right amount of attention. Made us all feel welcomed and cared for during the dining experience. I went in for the food, which was excellent as I expected, but was most impressed with the service.
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Matthew
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quite an amazing experience to end my trip to San Francisco. Heard great things going in and Saison didn’t disappoint. Excellent service, attentive, and the food was approachable for a non “food snob” and very delicious. Great time overall!
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Fiona
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceeded all of my expectations. Amazing experience. The best staff. In love with the pastry chef
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Robert
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Saison for years and they never fail to deliver a seamless and elevated fine dining experience. And the food is second to none.
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AJ
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The aggressive 80s and 90s rock/pop music choice severely detracts from the experience; I’m shocked it persists time after time at the restaurant. Particularly annoying when you get the bill and realize the feel of the restaurant is more gastropub than hyper-fine dining. The food itself isn’t bad, but relative to the price point, you think about the Taco Bell cantina across the street and start assessing relative utility and value. The elevated wine pairing didn’t have any standouts and didn’t serve to elevate the meal - it was just nice wine that happened to be served alongside the dishes. Staff is fantastic, though - quite knowledgeable, friendly, and approachable.
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Hannah
Toronto
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional dining experience! Returned again to experience the most honest, thoughtful dishes. The exceptional food, service and the ambiance is why I keep coming flying back!
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robert
Washington DC
137 reviews
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is not easy to get a Michelin star. It is much harder to get 2 and to hold on to them. The impeccable attentive service and delectable, innovative and beautifully presented dishes make it clear why Saison has 2 stars. And the wine list is simply spectacular. I do not get to SF as often anymore. This was my 2nd visit to Saison. My first visit was during its first iteration under a different Executive chef. The new setting is now both more sophisticated and comfortable. And the wood fired preparations still take center stage. A truly outstanding experience.
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FAQs

Saison is rated 4.9 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1919

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
3. World's 50 Best #98 2023
Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Californian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available at 250 King Street Garage.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.saisonsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 828-7990
Private party facilities
Saison offers fully curated events both on and offsite for any size or occasion. If you can dream it, our team can make it a reality. Please contact our events team to arrange a tour and discuss the unique ways we can create a memorable event.

Saison

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Experiences

Saison Bar

Tasting Menu By Our Kitchen

Tasting Menu In Our Barside Salon

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What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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