K C

Hands down one of the better steakhouses I’ve dined out. The hubby can grill up a mean steak, so we don’t often opt to visit steakhouses, but it was a special weekend, so we decided to try a new place. I had researched so many dif steakhouses and narrowed it down to this one which was by all means, the best choice. It was July 4th weekend so it wasn’t too crowded and getting a reservation was easy but my guess is on a regular weekend, it’s gotta be pretty crowded. What I liked about this place was that it had the old skool vibe with a modern touch. Keeping it short and sweet……food was delicious from apps, salads, mains to dessert. We dined with a foodie friend and her problem is that dessert is never good enough (she bakes so I can see that), but here, they passed the test; dessert was really good. We corked a bottle of wine at $35 (pretty cheap for a really nice steakhouse) and had some pre dinner cocktails (they make the best dirty martini and was pretty cheap for SF/steakhouse standards). The cherry on top? Our server, Thomas! OMG! WHAT A HOOT. I’ve met quite a few great servers, but Thomas takes the cake. Thomas was not only good at his job and super attentive to our group, but he SINGS apparently. Ha! He and the hubby were reminiscing about concerts and bolted out verses from songs they both loved. If only every server was like Thomas! I would definitely come back again and will try to make it a regular spot. Side Note: We ubered. Didn’t look like there was much parking around but really, who is trying to drive with such great cocktails served at this place.

+9

Hadleigh Painter

Very Great Gatsby vibes in an amazing location! The staff went above and beyond! I am so surprised this place isn’t busier with their service and food quality - maybe the price? Definitely worth it though

+1

Stacie Rice

Food and service was awesome! We got the Tomahawk and it was cooked to perfection. We also had the crabcakes, lobster tail and sides. The apple tart dessert was amazing as well. Our waiter was very attentive and very cool to talk to!

JED

After a day of driving through the mountains above Santa Cruz, I was hanging out for a burger. I was staying at the Fairmont, and just couldn’t bring myself to pay $34 for just the burger. 😳. So I walked two minutes to Osso and it was absolutely fantastic. The service was exceptional, the hamburger was great – as were the crabcakes. They did half bottles of wine for a reasonable price ($39 for a French GSM) and to top it all off their dirty martini used four pillars olive gin. What more could you want? Can’t recommend it highly enough – go there.

Ida Swanson

The filet mignon bone in, superb! The Caesar salad the original Caesar salad awesome! That cheese bread, is ridiculously good! A must! The atmosphere is perfect, Sat down and have a wonderful dinner before a show. We ate, didn’t rush, food came fast. A perfect spot for dinner and enjoy a wonderful meal!

Luis Mendez-Stacker

Came here for Father’s Day and arrived 15 minutes early. Was seated right away and already received immense hospitality by our waiter Richard. He made the experience great. All the food here was amazing from the petit filet mignon to the king salmon and even the steak stripes. All were made to perfection. The spinach side did have a little too much butter but other than that everything was great. Ended the night off with two desserts the New York cheesecake and the Chocolate Hazelnut cake. Both were amazing and the perfect sweetness

+1

Scott S

This restaurant is amazing. Beautifully decorated, amazing food, and a great wait staff. I went here for a meal with fellow co-workers and the entire experience was amazing. The cheesy bread was to die for, the calamari was top notch, the French onion soup was delicious, and all the sides were perfect, especially, believe it or not, the carrots. I ordered the bone in ribeye, which was expensive but well worth every penny. If I'm going to spend $90 on a steak, it better be the best steak I've ever had and it absolutely was. I will forever compare any steak I've ever had to this one. If you are in San Francisco, you need splurge and to go to those restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

N “Knickerbocker” Márquez

Date night with my husband could not be more perfect. The restaurant is not in plane sight so it felt like a private affair. My husband had the NY Strip and I had the bone in Ribeye with creaming spinach. We shared the mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese which were delicious. Key Lime tart and carrot cake rounded out the meal. The carrot cake is truly exceptional. If this restaurant was down the street from me I would be a regular. I highly recommend.

+4

Rosendo Rodriguez

Very elegant decor, welcoming, and quiet perfect for a date. Now, the star of this elegance was the food and the service. Hostess showed us to our table, in minutes we had our drinks and menu's. So first we had the crab cakes, which were crispy full of crab and more crab!!! No fillers here. Full of flavor and seasoned to perfection. Then We got the porterhouse, perfected in flavor and we took the chefs recommendation to have it medium rare. I'm telling you best meat I've had in my LIFE. Next the sides... we had brussel sprout chips which were well seasoned with a bit of lemon. Mac and cheese was savory well balanced in flavor and surprisingly not heavy. After that we had crispy potatoes, well seasoned super crispy and begging you to come back for more. Next was desert, caramel vanilla crunch cake (not my first choice but my wife wanted it) creamy, decadent, moist, had hints of vanilla, and lots of caramel. Over all the meal was fantastic and wait staff was very prompt and efficient never having and empty glass or a dirty dish. I would definitely recommend, will be coming back soon.

+4

Donny Pusawong

Osso Steakhouse is one of those rare SF spots that feels like a step back in time—in the best way. The moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by old-school Art Deco charm, dim lighting, and that classic supper-club vibe that’s getting harder to find in the city. It’s a little tucked away and parking can definitely be a challenge, but once you’re inside, the experience makes it worth it. The service is attentive without being overbearing, and the food is the star of the night. The steaks are phenomenal—beautiful crust, perfectly seasoned, and cooked exactly the way you ask. The tomahawk and ribeye both came out rich, juicy, and full of flavor. Even the sides and starters stand out; the wedge salad with thick-cut bacon was a highlight on its own. If you’re looking for an old-school San Francisco steakhouse with character, great service, and elite steaks, Osso delivers. A hidden gem that’s absolutely worth the trip.

+8

Ulrik Bodholdt

The food was mediocre The sauces were thin and not to tasteful. The seatings are aweful. You sit in old couches And you sit way to low to be able to eat comfortably. The wines were really good but very expensive The restaurant didn’t have its own restrooms so you had to go out and take the elevator down to a public toilet. Really discusting.

I was very excited for a first time experience this past Saturday at Osso with my girlfriend, but nearly regretted it from the start of the experience. Although the food was good, service was a bit lack luster; to phrase it politely. Especially coming from someone who works at a fine dining establishment myself. Now we were running a few moments behind schedule for our 7pm reservation, so I notified the restaurant. The hostess who answered my call was gracious enough to move our slot forward to 730 without any issue. Upon entering the restaurant, there were 3 waiters standing at the host stand. Not only were we NOT greeted, but one of the servers saw us, turned back around and continued their conversation. Once my girlfriend spoke up and asked for assistance, the hostess walked up shortly after and directed our waiter where to seat us. We had a nice view of the kitchen and restaurant while still feeling semi private from our booth. The dry aged NY was good, but not melt in your mouth tender. Mashed potatoes were delicious and whipped to perfection, and the broccolini was nicely charred and had a nice little spicy kick. Our waiter was fairly nice, however, didn't do much to go above and beyond and really give that "wow" factor to the experience. He did give a Great recommendation on pairing the Malbec with the steak we ordered as opposed to the Pinot noir, additionally the Lucy Blossom cocktail was mouthwatering!! Big thank you to the bartender. The icing on the cake, as we left the restaurant, not a soul wished us a good night or thanked us for coming in.

Our party of four visited for dinner and was greeted with a very warm welcome. We were seated immediately and offered water, and our server took our drink orders right away. However, we did wait quite a while for those drinks to arrive. While the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, the quality was disappointing. I ordered the lobster tail, which was rubbery and overcooked. My husband’s pork was also overcooked, dry, and so greasy that you could taste the frying oil. Our friends ordered a filet mignon medium-rare, but it arrived overcooked as well. Even the sides were a letdown; the baked potato and potatoes au gratin were incredibly heavy and thick—the au gratin lacked the balance you'd expect from such a dish. Given the high price point, the quality just wasn't there. To make matters worse, I ended the night with an upset stomach. Unfortunately, we won't be returning due to the food quality. I do want to be clear, the service was great! The serving staff were so warm, friendly, and attentive.