The Restaurant at North Block

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   Chris VIP

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   Exceptional and attentive service and wonderful food. Was a great birthday outing even for a local with lots of great options. Will definitely return for a non special event
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 22, 2025

   Hello Chris, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday outing at The Restaurant at North Block! It's great to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We always aim to make special occasions even more memorable for our guests. Thank you for choosing us for your event and for leaving such a positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience. Best regards, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Richard VIP

   Las Vegas86 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   The chef was absolutely terrific. Never had great favorers like this before. The staff was great. We will be back soon.
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 22, 2025

   Hello Richard, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our chef and that our staff made your visit comfortable. We always strive to provide top-notch service and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to The Restaurant at North Block soon. Thanks again for choosing us! Best, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Mimi VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

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

   We thought the Valentine's menu was tastfully prepared and served. One dish in particular was oversalted for my taste. The portion sizes were miniscule, particularly for the entree. The dessert was delicious, very inventive, and surprising.
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 18, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Mimi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Valentine's menu and found it to be creatively prepared and served. We apologize if you found the dish to be oversalted, we appreciate your feedback. Also, we're sorry to hear that you found our portion sizes to be small. We strive to provide the best experience and will certainly take your feedback into account. We hope to see you again soon for another round of surprises! Best Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Leslie

   Phoenix8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Overall we were sat right away. Waiter arrived quickly but things came out very slow. They even gave us a free glass of wine for the wait. Restaurant want overly crowded. Food came out lukewarm. My pasta was not fully cooked. I wouldn’t even say al dente. Harder than that. Spouses risotto was cool. Appetizers were fine. Nothing stood out. Menu was somewhat limited and I guess we were expecting more. Restaurant itself was beautiful and the atmosphere was fun. That was the best part.
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 18, 2025

   Hello Leslie Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and that our team made an effort to accommodate you with a complimentary glass of wine. However, we’re truly sorry that the food did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will be addressing these concerns with our kitchen team to ensure that food temperature and preparation meet the high standards we strive for. We understand how important a well-rounded dining experience is, and we’d love the opportunity to make it up to you. Best, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Jonathan VIP

   San Francisco19 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

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

   Very expensive for what you get. Great pizza and Burger offered at the bar but not the restaurant makes no sense to me. Open it up and you’ll have more business.
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 14, 2025

   Hello Jonathan Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our pizza and burgers. We understand your concerns and appreciate your suggestions. The bar and restaurant have different menus to create unique experiences for our guests, as the same time we try our best to be as flexible and approachable, but we’ll definitely take your input into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best Executive Chef Juan Cabrera
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 10, 2025

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

   Loved the tasting menu, delicious! Can’t wait to go back once the menu changes.
   

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   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 10, 2025

   Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our tasting menu and that it's on the list of things you're looking forward to returning to us. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Mike VIP

   Los Angeles51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   We live less than 10 minutes from Yountville and have enjoyed dinner at a number of the restaurants along Washington St. The Restaurant at North Block did not disappoint. Being it was our first visit my wife and I each made sure we ordered different. I started with the charred octopus which was charred perfectly and went well with the squash. and my wife had the lobster bisque which while it missed the mark of the bisque she loved from her youth it came very close. For our mains we had the Saffron Risotto and the Cacio E Pepe and loved both of them. Luckily, my wife wasn't too hungry so I got to enjoy a few extra bites. For dessert we had ice cream which was just that ice cream, but it was the perfect finish to a rainy evening. The high ceilings made the room feel big which was a bit of a drawback, however this was offset by the service which was friendly and attentive. We will return.
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 3, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Mike! We're delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your first visit to The Restaurant at North Block. It's great to know that you appreciated our charred octopus, squash, lobster bisque, and Saffron Risotto. We're also glad that you loved our Cacio E Pepe and our desserts - ice cream is always a perfect finish! We appreciate your feedback on the high ceilings and will take it into consideration. We're thrilled that you had a memorable dining experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Maryanne

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   Made reservations to celebrate mine and my husband’s wedding anniversary. We came and were automatically greeted by the host, who was very pleasant. The restaurant itself is beautiful, very intimate, perfect for date night or any kind of celebration. The service is top notch. It was a rainy day, and the hostess went out of their way to take our coats and umbrellas. Food was spectacular. You have the choice to order from their regular menu or tasting menu but we decided to order from their regular menu. We started off with the lobster bisque and sourdough bread with butter. Delicious! My husband ordered the risotto with scallops and I ordered the duck. Super delicious. Ended with a budino with dessert, Italian custard. Perfection! Our server was great, he even gave us complimentary wine for our anniversary. But we also ordered 2 different cocktails, which were great. Overall, it was one of the best experiences that we’ve had and we’d for sure go again!
   

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   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on February 3, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Maryanne! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your anniversary celebration at The Restaurant at North Block. It's great to know that our team was able to make your experience memorable. We're glad you enjoyed our lobster bisque, risotto, and Italian Budino. We appreciate your kind words about our team and the complimentary wine. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. Best regards, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
   

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   Debbie VIP

   San Francisco74 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

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

   Gorgeous interior! Friendly attentive wait staff. Food was creative and delicious. The GM made a point of coming over and introducing herself to me as she called me by name as I am a frequent customer.
   

   The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on January 30, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the interior of The Restaurant at North Block and found our staff to be friendly and attentive. It's great to know that you appreciated our creative and delicious food as well. We strive to make every visit a memorable one and we're glad that we could contribute to your pleasant experience. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team
   

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    David VIP

    San Francisco79 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 20, 2025

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

    Napa restaurant week menu was excellent food .. tasty vignette on salad, nice lobster bisque, fish and meat plus excellent desserts with an authentic tiramisu. Servers tried hard, but not very competent .. kept waiting for 30 minutes as greeter forgot about us; mixed flat and sparkling water (which was a weird taste combination); oversold on suggestions; ... then added a service charge to bill which got subtracted from tip. Menu was quite hard to read in ambient lighting and some quite noisy diners at nearby table Great food, mediocre experience.
    

    The Restaurant at North BlockResponded on January 22, 2025

    Thanks for visiting us, David. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Napa restaurant week menu and found our food tasty. We're sorry to hear that there were some issues with the service and the lighting, and we'll certainly take your feedback into account. We're glad that you found our desserts to your liking. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon, and provide a more positive experience. Best, Juan Cabrera Executive Chef
    

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