Pros: Creative food, stylish surroundings Cons: Uneven service
Gary Danko opened his namesake restaurant in 1999, and the accolades came fast and furious soon afterward. Michael Bauer, food editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, proclaimed the restaurant as both one of the best new restaurants of 1999 and one of...
Pros: * Impeccable service * Exquisite Food Cons: * Some courses more exquisite than others
A little over three years ago, a few weeks before I was due to give birth to our first daughter, my husband and I decided to splurge on our "last hurrah" dinner at Gary Danko in San Francisco. We knew there would be few chances to get away ...
Pros: An extensive wine list complements innovative appetizers, cheese course, and entrees. The desserts delight. Cons: The evening ambiance is stark and businesslike, not particularly romantic. The entrees are fairly small.
Rare is the meal I've started with a $150 bottle of champagne. But this was a special occasion. My friend had the chance for a dinner for two with no upper price limit. So we picked Gary Danko and found ourselves waiting for our table at the bar with a...
Pros: Truly amazing food Cons: Can be hard to get a reservation
I took my boyfriend there for his birthday, but don't wait for a special occasion to visit Gary Danko, which was recently voted the top restaurant by the prestigious James Beard Awards (the Oscars of food).
The menu changes daily and has a...
Pros: phenomenal dishes, perfect wine pairings, excellent service Cons: price
While living in San Francisco, we made an effort to eat at many of the well known restaurants, especially during special occastions. On one of our anniversaries, we went to Restaurant Gary Danko and it met and exceeded our expectations to the point ...
Pros: A true experience - food, service, ambiance Cons: Trying too hard to turn the tables
You feel welcome from the moment you enter the restaurant. The smiling staff is clearly focused on making it an enjoyable evening. The food is presented with enthusiasm, the wine is discussed in knowledgeable detail and in flowery language, and everyone...
Pros: Service Food and Decor Cons: Hard to get reservations
I went to Gary Danko last week with a friend. We had asked 2 friends to join us at the bar for a drink first. The bar is warm and friendly with great service and the ability to eat without reservations. When we arrived the hostess told us she had a...
Pros: Great food, great service, quiet and romantic Cons: Reservations are taken two months in advance
My wife and I travel to San Francisco from Lake Tahoe about six times per year. Each and every visit, the only restaurant that we frequent repeatedly is Gary Danko.
We have dined at some of the very best restaurants throughout the world and...
Pros: Service, food, wine list, cheese..... Cons: Hmmm, let me think.... none!
This is a must stop for any visitor to the Bay area. We made our reservations the recommended 2 months prior. We did a 5 course dining experience. First course was the oyster's, which melted in my mouth like butter. I had the Sea Bass, and my wife had...
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