Lesa Lacey

We snagged a last minute reservation at Gary Danko and we were so happy with our experience. Friendly and top notch professional service with beautiful food. I loved the format of being able to choose from any section for the courses - very cool and made it simple for my husband as he likes fish and I do not.

+4

Tensai Genius

Gary Danko is an extraordinary culinary experience that deserves every one of its five stars. From the moment you step inside, the service is impeccable; attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm without being intrusive. The staff anticipates your every need, making you feel incredibly cared for throughout the entire meal. And the food, it's simply a masterclass in flavor and presentation. Each dish is a work of art, meticulously crafted and bursting with incredible taste. The menu offers a perfect balance of classic elegance and modern creativity. This isn't just a dinner; it's a perfectly orchestrated event where every detail, from the first bite to the last, is designed to leave you in awe. It's a true San Francisco dining landmark and a meal you'll be thinking about long after you've left.

+13

Christian

Dining at Gary Danko was an unforgettable experience. I had the 5-course meal, and from start to finish, every single dish was a standout. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the flavors only got better with each course. You can tell there’s serious attention to detail in every bite. The pacing was perfect, and the service matched the quality of the food—attentive without being intrusive. By the time dessert arrived, I was already impressed, but the crème brûlée took it to another level. Silky, perfectly torched on top, and absolutely worth saving room for. If you're looking for a high-end dining experience that actually lives up to the hype, Gary Danko delivers.

+5

Shavonn D'Souza

Simply stunned by the quality of the food, the generous portions, and the stellar service that the staff provided. I haven't yet eaten at a fine dining restaurant that's left you feeling stuffed and thoroughly satisfied with the experience of the meal. Would highly recommend you come and try the food here! The tasting menu was highly customizable and impressive across the board.

+1

Vanessa De Leon

AMAZING!! I’m a litttle late on leaving my review as I dined here mid January(while in town for the JP Morgan conference), but clearly this place is still on my mind! This restaurant by far exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed. Every server was warm, knowledgeable, and just overall welcoming. I dined alone and let me tell you, I had a great time! Everything and I do mean everything was delicious! The cheese spread presentation blew me away as I was not expecting an entire cart of cheese to come out to choose from because again, I was dining alone. I also added the wine pairing and my server did an outstanding job giving me a little background on each as well as giving me a couple different ones to try. I can go on and on about this place. Do not hesitate to dine with them. Definitely an experience I’ll never forget and will be looking forward to dining with them again in the future!

+5

A R

My son and I had an amazing experience at Gary Danko tonight. I have wanted to try this restaurant for a long time, had high expectations, and was not disappointed. We both ordered the 3 course tasting menu, I paired mine with the wine suggestions, which perfectly matched the meal. Each dish we had was outstanding, and the service was maybe the best I've ever experienced at any restaurant. We couldn't recommend a special occasion meal at Gary Danko highly enough! This restaurant is special.

+14

Randa Seif

Service is excellent! The host at the door offered us to park upfront because we couldn’t find parking and we had a child! Food is well seasoned and very good! We ordered the 4 course (we didn’t pick the cheese, it would too much food) and it’s good portions! Cocktails are good too! Desserts are tasty! They gave us extra desert and couple to go! Good food options for kids if they don’t eat what is on the menu. It’s pricey but totally worth it! I highly recommend you book well in advance. We booked a month ahead and barely found a spot!

+7

Our experience dining at this restaurant was one of the best my spouse and I have ever had! The menu had so much to offer and we got to pick and choose, the flavors of every course we had were jaw dr…

We were a little nervous to come back after six years (our last visit was right before COVID and we'd been living off the memories of eating here). We've been to a lot of Michelin restaurants since, …

We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it was the first time we treated ourselves to such an elegant and expensive place. I was very excited. \nEverything felt special from the start. The a…

We had dinner there for my husband's birthday a while back, and wow, what a treat! The food was absolutely incredible, truly top-notch. And the service? Super attentive and friendly, made us feel…

We had dinner there for my husband's birthday a while back, and wow, what a treat! The food was absolutely incredible, truly top-notch. And the service? Super attentive and friendly, made us feel s…

Excellent meal and service. This is a reliable spot for a special date night or celebration. \n\nFood is always great, wonderfully presented, good variety of options on the menu no matter what meat…

Excellent meal and service. This is a reliable spot for a special date night or celebration. \n\nFood is always great, wonderfully presented, good variety of options on the menu no matter what meat…

I was here six years ago in a private room with family. This time it was nice to eat in the dining area. From the get go, great service and wonderful ambiance. The menu was explained to us by our s…

Dimly lit space with exceptional service. Never disappoints and didn't tonight. lobster 3-Ways via salad, risotto and roasted. Soufflé to complete the delicious ensemble. See you again soon Gary …

Dimly lit space with exceptional service. Never disappoints and didn't tonight. lobster 3-Ways via salad, risotto and roasted. Soufflé to complete the delicious ensemble. See you again soon Gary Da…

We had such an amazing dinner . Probably one of my best dining experiences . We had reservations at 7:45 and unfortunately my friend had an issue in her condo and she was running late. The waiter V…

I was fortunate enough to be able to snag a reservation during restaurant week and it was a 10/10 experience. The service was excellent taking my coat as I entered. They paid attention to details a…

it's been awhile since i've had such a great time dining out solo. i arrived 15 minutes before open and waited in line next to a very polished gentleman. he said he's been coming here for over 12 y…

been here twice and always marvel at the amazing service. the minimum 3-course ($130) grants you a variety of selections, and surprise compliments in between. I tried the lobster risotto and guinea…

I just rewatched Big Night and had to think of the best meal I've ever had. It was at Gary Danko. Amazing food. Perfect service. Great atmosphere. Worth the price of admission.

our experience at gary danko was amazing and so special! everything the staff helped us with was very thoughtful and the service was amazing although we did have to wait an extra half an hour past …

Service was immaculate, the servers did a great job in refilling water and bread. The wait was not that long and they had a wonderful system to bring out all the food at once for everyone at the ta…

Everything was extraordinary: the food was absolutely superb (we each had four courses and tasted all of the eight dishes: not one was less than exquisite); the menu choices are enormous and they gen…

Everything was extraordinary: the food was absolutely superb (we each had four courses and tasted all of the eight dishes: not one was less than exquisite); the menu choices are enormous and they g…

We had a memorable dining experience with our friends. We were greeted by name as we arrived for our reservation. Sherry ushered us to our table. The wait staff was efficient, attentive, yet un…

We had a memorable dining experience with our friends. We were greeted by name as we arrived for our reservation. Sherry ushered us to our table. The wait staff was efficient, attentive, yet unob…

We were blown away by the food, service and ambiance in this legendary spot. It took a while for us to get here but it was worth the wait. Service from Aran was exemplary, so genuine, friendly and …

We were blown away by the food, service and ambiance in this legendary spot. It took a while for us to get here but it was worth the wait. service from Aran was exemplary, so genuine, friendly an…

We were blown away by the food, service and ambiance in this legendary spot. It took a while for us to get here but it was worth the wait. Service from Aran was exemplary, so genuine, friendly and …

We were blown away by the food, service and ambiance in this legendary spot. It took a while for us to get here but it was worth the wait. Service from Aran was exemplary, so genuine, friendly and …

Over 7 years since my last visit and this wonderful restaurant still does not disappoint. All the elements - service, ambiance, meal - were harmoniously excellent. In particular, my filet and choc…

Service top 5 of my life! Food top 5 of my life! wine list outstanding as well as by glass recommendations ! Restaurant is absolutely beautiful! Top 3 meals of my life! Must haves Duck Beef filet C…

My family and I were excited to book a dinner reservation at Gary Danko during our recent trip to San Fransisco. We reserved our table via Open Table. From the moment we entered the restaraunt we …

Our family went to celebrate another milestone . . . probably our 12th time since its opening. As we have done so for the past 11 visits, we ordered the Glazed Oysters, lobster Risotto, Roast lobs…

Chose this restaurant to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our daughter and son. Everything from our table to the coffee was perfect. The staff, the food, the wine Perfect. Special thank you to…

Service was exceptional,made to feel welcome from start to finish.wine menu is a bit daunting,but it has a great range of wine and champagne. Food itself was excellent,we had a fantastic experien…

Wonderfully gracious and welcoming staff. Classy but not stuffy or pretentious. Food was exquisite. We has a lobster risotto starter, followed by the filet mignon, topped off with a marvelous choco…

Lucy Nguyen

Food was delicious and staff were all very polite and friendly. Restaurant was nice, just really dark. I got the 4 course which was more than enough. Sure some items were small but once you get to the main, you're pretty stuffed. I was barely able to finish the dessert.

+3

Pete Smells

We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Gary Danko. The service was wonderful and the team brought us some complimentary bites with happy anniversary spelled out on them. Some of the dishes such as the scallops were outstanding. Others were good but not fantastic. It seems as if they've made the decision to try to move more people through the restaurant on a nightly basis, which is probably why they can afford to serve top quality food at reasonable prices, but also probably the reason they do not have a Michelin star. The tables are very close together, in some cases requiring you to sit next to your partner instead of across the table from them. When the cheese cart is out, it is impossible to pass through the aisles near it. At our table, this resulted in many people squeezing up between our table and the cheese cart and rubbing their butt over our table as they passed. Not what you would expect in a first class restaurant. The decor also seemed a bit dark and dated to us. So not perfect, but a good experience, especially if you're a new new to fine dining and want to see what a near-Michelin experience looks like at a not-crazy expensive price. Seems like a good balance for trying to build a viable business in a tourist-heavy location. The 7% health care mandate hidden in the bill is way out of line. The whole idea is ridiculous, but most restaurants in SF, with far lower average tickets, seem to get by with 3% (and plenty don't charge anything).

+5

Alex

Great service. Food was hit and miss. Some dishes are excellent, some are just OK. Glazed Oysters with Caviar, Seared Scallops, Duck Breast and Roast Lobster were delicious. Beef Tartare and Quail - not the best. We really appreciate complimentary desert and carrot cake take home gift.

+6

Pegah Mavaee

The food was good and nicely presented, but the taste could have been better. For a fine dining experience, I expected a bit more depth and creativity in the flavors.

Kimberly Croddy

The service is absolute perfection, I would say it is impeccable. The dining area is well designed and upscale from the romantic lighting to the offer of readers if you’re unable to read the menu in the dim light. They will also attach a small book light to your menu and provide you with a hook to hang your purse on at the table so you have somewhere to place it your purse. Located near Ghirardelli Square on the northern end of San Francisco, you can easily stroll to the waterfront after dinner. Now onto the dinner itself: You have the option of a 3,4 or five course meal at a price starting at 138, 150 and $178 respectfully. A few highlights and then a few observations. My niece ordered an appetizer of risotto with lobster and it was perhaps one of the best risotto I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. I ordered the lobster bisque, expecting something in a delicate cream base and what arrived was a tablespoon and a half of lobster in the bottom of an empty bowl and they brought out a small pot of broth and poured it on top of the tablespoon and a half of lobster and chopped carrots that was in the bowl. The broth itself was extremely pungent and somewhat undesirable on the pallet however, once it was mixed with the ingredients in the bowl, it was savory and delicious. It was not what I expected as a lobster bisque. It was deconstructed so to speak and not creamy, it was however, good. I also ordered the mushroom tart. It was served in a flaky pastry. The texture of the pastry was good, but it tasted a little bit over done and not as buttery as I would’ve expected, and they contents of mushroom medley was small and bit on the bland side. I would not order either of my appetizer choices again. There is a lobster dish served with Potato, which was absolutely perfect. From the seafood menu, I ordered scallops. Two scallops came with two dollop of pickled salad. The flavor and texture was absolute perfect perfection, with a slight hit of citrus and turmeric. My sister had ordered the beef with potatoes. She said it was extremely tender and delicious. And for dessert, the chocolate soufflé was light and every bite was a decadent pleasure. A couple of observations in the pricing, I picked lighter smaller foods while my niece picked heavier, more filling foods and it’s priced the same for examples. She received a whole beautiful portion of risotto for her appetizer. While, I picked a deconstructed lobster bisque and the price is the same. For my entire dinner, I had a small soup, the mushroom tart, two scallops and a soufflé for $150. It seems like three tapas and dessert shouldn’t cost $150. My niece had risotto, lobster tail, beef, and dessert, and that was $150 which seems like it should be worth it as an actual meal, rather than what felt like small bites on my course. It’s just an observation in regards to the pricing not a rant or a rave. I just like to say another word about the service from the moment you sit down it will be the best service you’ve ever had. They take the plates and the silverware away after each course the staff is informative and helpful. Overall, it is a very memorable experience perfect for a celebration. One last observation, my niece and sister do not drink so they ordered diet soda, and I believe people become accustomed to have their soda fountain refill at no charge, And the final bill showed $38 for just diet soda. I’m sure the bill was over $600 for three people with only one alcoholic beverage. So keep in mind this is not a place that you want to go to if you are budget conscious, yet it will definitely be a memorable experience filled with perfectly prepared and presented cuisine.

Oysters and lobster were amazing. The lemon pepper duck was very tender and I love the pairing of it with the apple and the sauce. The duck hash was a bit too rich and I felt like it didn't go well w…

Oysters and lobster were amazing. The lemon pepper duck was very tender and I love the pairing of it with the apple and the sauce. The duck hash was a bit too rich and I felt like it didn't go …

Oysters and lobster were amazing. The lemon pepper duck was very tender and I love the pairing of it with the apple and the sauce. The duck hash was a bit too rich and I felt like it didn't go well…

service was impeccable, welcome team made us feel like VIP, meal fell short,... big time. The sauces were wrong with the meals. The amount of salt, tasted like a horse lick. The fish dinner was one…

I've been looking forward to this meal since moving to San Francisco, and it absolutely lived up to expectations. Our server Dean was so warm and kind, and the ambiance felt like a throwback to old…

I have been wanting to come here for some time now and I was finally able to make it out here for a thank you dinner for a friend. We arrive 15 minutes early from our reservation time, unfortunatel…

The food was delicious, bursting with flavors and beautifully presented. However, it felt overly priced for the overall dining experience, leaving me questioning if it was truly worth the steep cos…

We have been wanting to try this restaurant for years, we finally booked, but it was after they lost their Michelin star, now I understand why. Meal is extremely expensive for the type of food you re…

We have been here a few times and always enjoy our evening. This time we came for an anniversary and it was special. Great food. Great Service. No complaints about the most important elements o…

We have been here a few times and always enjoy our evening. This time we came for an anniversary and it was special. Great food. Great service. No complaints about the most important elements o…

Third visit to Gary Danko over a period of a dozen years or so. The first two visits were culinary wonders. This visit was great but not spectacular. The ambiance and service is world class - ama…

Food delicious . Loved the lobster. Ate 4 dishes menu , it is a fixed price menu , wich it is nice to try differents dishes. Cozy place !

Aswin Prasad

Recently, I had a dinner with my spouse at Gar Danko. The appointment was at 10. I thought they would be closing down as their shop closing time is 10. They said we are okay to eat until 12 a.m. But we had to place all our courses upfront, which is kind of not convenient. Service-wise, it was great. All the servers were competent, helpful, and charming. They explained all the dishes and were constantly checking on us. There were multiple gift desserts to charm us. Coming to food, the menu looked great. But beware, vegetarians, there are literally three dishes you can choose from. I would say that the place is not vegetarian-friendly. We had like 1/10 options of vegetarian and non-veg options. They offered us coffee before dessert. The latte tasted really good, and I enjoyed it a lot. To us its not worth the price we paid as its over $150 a person and its not acceptable to have poor menu options for vegetarians.

+3

Zach Morrissey

Foods really lacking. Nothing stood out. We recently spent the same amount at Angler and had a much nicer meal. Still love the ambiance and service here. Old SF energy. I recommend it but you’re not coming here for good food. The only stand out was the cheese but whole food’s got a similar collection so it doesn’t say much. I got the 5 course but I’d recommend the 3 given it’s more about the ambiance not the food. And heads up there is a 7% sf mandate, I still give 20% out of guilt but I wish the restaurant wouldn’t charge hidden fees. It makes me uncomfortable and I don’t want to return to hidden fee restaurants.

+1

Clarin Houle

Our recent dinner at Gary Danko was unfortunately not at the level one would expect from a restaurant with such a long-standing reputation. While service began warmly and certain dishes were well prepared, the overall experience fell short in several key areas. Food: • The amuse bouche tasted stale, and the sourdough was underwhelming. • The scallops were well-seared and enjoyable, and the duck was the strongest dish of the evening. • My mom had the lobster risotto, which was pretty good, but the branzino felt dry to me (though she enjoyed it). • The biggest disappointment was the soufflé. Mine was slightly undercooked and my mom’s was noticeably more raw in the center. When she mentioned it, our server didn’t acknowledge anything was wrong and just kept asking if she wanted something else, which felt a bit off for a restaurant of this level. • She switched to a crème brûlée, which was fine but nothing memorable. After-effects: Unfortunately, both my mom and I had stomach cramps later that night (hers started first, mine around 2am). The next day we could barely eat anything except some chicken soup with ramen noodles, which completely ruined our day. Overall: There were bright spots, but the inconsistency in execution, combined with the dessert mishandling and the stomach issues afterward, made the experience hard to justify at this price point. For us, it’s not a restaurant we would return to, especially with so many strong alternatives in San Francisco.

+7

I booked a few months in advance to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and Gary Danko cancelled my reservation via open table 24 hours before the reservation. When I called the restaurant, t…