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California, United States, Restaurants
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Detailed Location analysis for California, United States, Restaurants.
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California, United States, Restaurants
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Confidence
26,254 reviews analyzed across 2 platforms.
Share of complaint snippets where this topic appears by platform.
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Balance is praise minus complaint for this topic on the same platform.
Complaint signal
3.3%
Praise signal
29.6%
Complaint signal
2.3%
Praise signal
14.2%
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Coverage
312 insight pages mention Location in this scope.
Signal strength
Complaint signal is 2.8% across available platforms.
Praise signal is 21.9% across available platforms.
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$200 for 5 people & everyone was disappointed! Came here to meet family & were blown away by the view! Service was great but the table needed wiping down & we waited, despite a reservation and plenty of open tables. It looked like there were plenty of waitstaff. Valet parking was twelve dollars with no other option but that. Ordered $28 chicken breast, $14 garlic noodles, & $20 shrimp, among other things. The chicken was tough & dry, the noodles were spicy (which was not indicated on the menu), and there were only 4 shrimp on the plate. Flat water was free but sparkling was ten bucks! Diet Coke was five for a glass. Everyone left still very hungry and we ate when we got back to the room. For that kind of money I expect to be taking home a doggie bag and raving over the taste, amount, and presentation. Unimpressed and would not recommend.
100% Overrated We visited Sushi Gen for dinner tonight after reading lots of good reviews from others. It’s either my expectation was too high or the service & food quality wasn’t good. We had to wait over 40 minutes to be seated. After we sat down it took about 15 minutes to order the drinks. Waitress was very slow and not organised. We had question about different dishes and waitress didn’t have much knowledge. When it comes to food, we were very disappointed with the quality of food. It wasn’t really authentic Japanese food. I have had a lot better Japanese food in other Japanese restaurants in the area, such as Tenno. We didn’t even finish our dinner because we didn’t like it much. I disagree with other good reviews about this restaurant. And probably would not go back again FYI: they charge house Sauvignon Blanc $70 for a half bottle. Definitely overrated.
2 of our 5 diners were an average, others goof to very good. It isn’t as good as previous visit promised but still ranks as a solid neighbor restaurant with high prices. Halibut undercooked and average gnocchi while chicken and Bologna’s shined Very good burrata salad and bruschetta Desserts were excellent, terrific bread pudding Service average, wine list unremarkable and pricey. Parking is AWFUL.
100 year celebrations worth a visit We stumbled on this hidden gem while out walking. Celebrating its 100th year it is a fabulous Mexican restaurant. Shared a mixed platter and ceasar salad at lunch with their famous margriettas . While I actually had 2 margrietta....both great. Older traditional atmosphere and experienced server . Sounds like the ownership is very community driven and charitable by the 100 yr celebrations . We'll done.
100% Markup for the location Great beach-side location, dining on the patio overlooking the ocean. Decent but not amazing service, nice interior, good for groups and celebrations. Food is not the highlight. Cost is double what the food is worth because of the location and I'm told this is the most profitable of this restaurants chain - for a reason. Parking is easy but not cheap, there is very limited free parking anywhere close. Pay a tiny bit more for your meal and go to much better restaurants further north on the Pacific Coast Highway. Or buy a takeout nearby and picnic on the beach.
High End Korean Cuisine We tried this restaurant based on the reputation of the owner and chef, David Chang. We were delighted to see the chef there the night we visited, and my son was able to meet him and congratulate him on this new enterprise. We tried a selection of small plates and shared them around the table. All were unique and flavorful. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful and we enjoyed dining outdoors in their courtyard area. We will definitely return in the future when we have the opportunity.
06/2024 Visited on a weekend evening. Pretty busy but not overly so. I ordered the Hokkaido Scallop, Unagi, and Ika Nigiri, along with the Spicy Salmon Hand Roll and Taiyaki Ice Cream dessert. Overall, it ran me about $50. The food was just "alright." None of the food was morish and the price I paid didn't feel justified. The hand roll was pathetic - I could not tell that there was salmon in there... And the Taiyaki Ice Cream was literally just one of those ice creams you could buy a four-pack of but charged three times more. This restaurant serves Nigiri and Handrolls, but I'd say stick with the regular rolls and save the specialty sushi for a dedicated omakase restaurant. And absolutely skip the dessert... Atmosphere - The restaurant's main appeal is that it runs as a "bullet train" restaurant. However... when I came to visit, it wasn't running! And because of this (or not), service was pretty slow! It took 20 minutes to get my food... The decor of the restaurant was okay... I guess I expected more eating at a Sushi restaurant in San Francisco. Would I eat here again? Absolutely not, lol... Way too expensive for what you get and there are no promises of their marketing draw (bullet train).
A cool place with friendly servers and reasonably priced drinks. Dog friendly, as food is not cooked and distributed inside the bar. The kitchen is in the same building, but you have to go next door to purchase it. You can bring the food into the bar. Google said parking was not bad but that was a lie. Parking was awful at 5 pm on a Thursday. Pool table and cool crowd.
Sometimes I travel so I can immerse myself in the local cuisines and traditions. And other times I find local restaurants that remind me of those odysseys. My first pilgrimage to Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie let me wander and explore two cuisines and countries at the same time - Venezuela and China. I can hardly wait to go back. I stopped off on my way to see Richard Thompson at the Fillmore. The menu is pretty extensive and there are so many different soups, appetizers, rotisserie chickens, B.B.Q. pork ribs dishes and clay pots. The list and unique combinations were endless and a bit overwhelming. I ordered a Empanada con Carne Mechada: Deep fried corn flour empanada with Venezuelan shredded beef. and Chili Oil Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings: Home made pork dumplings! Made from scratch, starting from grinding the meat, to seasoning the filling of the dumplings. Both were so good. The Empanada had flavors of sweet corn filled with a rich shredded beef. The Pork Dumplings were fresh and tasty. The chili oil gives the dumpling's the right amount of heat and made my tongue sing. Service was so kind, friendly and efficient. I know I just scratched the surface of this gem. While located in the Tenderloin, the street is alive with people and automobiles. I felt completely safe. Matt says if you are anywhere near O'Farrell St - maybe near Union Square or on your way to the Great American Music Hall, take a Lyft or the 38 (R) Muni and let yourself travel to China and Venezuela and explore the amazing and creative foods of those countries.
10/10 food 10/10 staff 10/10 location 10/10 atmosphere
10/10. Love the location. Place is beautiful. Bartenders are really nice. Drinks and food are 👌🏿
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Very disappointing Service was inadequate and indifferent. We waited over 10 minutes at our table with no one acknowledging that we were there. I finally got someone to come over who happened to be a manager. He was somewhat apologetic and we ordered drinks, (he never came by again to follow up even though he was at the next table a lot, I’m guessing since they had ordered several bottles of wine.) Our waiter finally showed up and I ordered the Caesar salad which was supposed to have hearts of palm in it by mine had none. Another person dropped off something on the table without making eye contact or saying anything. As we were finishing dinner someone else walked by the table and literally dropped the dessert menu on the table and continued walking. Lastly, another gentleman came by, presumably another manager and after asking how everything was and being told about all of the above he was also apologetic. He ended up comping us for the salad, which wasn’t the point, and asking if he could bring us a dessert, which we declined. It all felt a little too late and while the food was good, not amazing, the overall service and attentiveness was terrible. There are too many other restaurants in this category that have much better service and actually make the customer feel appreciated. Do not recommend.
Review rating: 2.0
Great food and excellent service. Highly recommend! I got the Acoustic menu which was very tasty with generous portions. The dessert was huge and fancy. The service was excellent in a wonderful atmosphere as everyone was so accommodating of my numerous requests and so welcoming, especially the manager who really goes out of his way to take good care of his customers and to get to know them personally. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
Review rating: 5.0
Make sure you dont arrive nearly 2 hours before closing or they will turn you away cause they don't want to serve people durring open hours if they simply dont feel like it. We walked up, after searching for places to eat and walking 30 mins very excited to eat there, with pleanty of HOURS before they say they closem and some rude guy, likely a manager, said "we already made last call so we are not serving anyone else." It was actually kinda bizzare to be turned away hours before somewhere closes. But they were pretty dead on a weekend so the food probably sucks as bad as the service. Yard house right next door was also open (ACTUALLY Open when they say they are) and the service staff was great, the food was even better. Highly recommend going to Yard House instead! Hope Lazy dog goes out if business soon, since they have not enough customers anyway & turn the few they do have away for no reason, and apparently have no idea how to run a business. Dont say you're open, and let people waste their time walking or driving to your location, then turn them away hours before you close. Super messed up! I'd give zero stars if i could
Review rating: 1.0
The best Denny's I've been to. Cion served us and her serving was polite and warm. We ordered a seasonal special and she knocked it out of the park, even though it was her "first time making it." Will come back for breakfast.
Review rating: 5.0
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$200 for 5 people & everyone was disappointed! Came here to meet family & were blown away by the view! Service was great but the table needed wiping down & we waited, despite a reservation and plenty of open tables. It looked like there were plenty of waitstaff. Valet parking was twelve dollars with no other option but that. Ordered $28 chicken breast, $14 garlic noodles, & $20 shrimp, among other things. The chicken was tough & dry, the noodles were spicy (which was not indicated on the menu), and there were only 4 shrimp on the plate. Flat water was free but sparkling was ten bucks! Diet Coke was five for a glass. Everyone left still very hungry and we ate when we got back to the room. For that kind of money I expect to be taking home a doggie bag and raving over the taste, amount, and presentation. Unimpressed and would not recommend.
Signal: 0.0%
100% Overrated We visited Sushi Gen for dinner tonight after reading lots of good reviews from others. It’s either my expectation was too high or the service & food quality wasn’t good. We had to wait over 40 minutes to be seated. After we sat down it took about 15 minutes to order the drinks. Waitress was very slow and not organised. We had question about different dishes and waitress didn’t have much knowledge. When it comes to food, we were very disappointed with the quality of food. It wasn’t really authentic Japanese food. I have had a lot better Japanese food in other Japanese restaurants in the area, such as Tenno. We didn’t even finish our dinner because we didn’t like it much. I disagree with other good reviews about this restaurant. And probably would not go back again FYI: they charge house Sauvignon Blanc $70 for a half bottle. Definitely overrated.
Signal: 0.0%
2 of our 5 diners were an average, others goof to very good. It isn’t as good as previous visit promised but still ranks as a solid neighbor restaurant with high prices. Halibut undercooked and average gnocchi while chicken and Bologna’s shined Very good burrata salad and bruschetta Desserts were excellent, terrific bread pudding Service average, wine list unremarkable and pricey. Parking is AWFUL.
Signal: 0.0%
100 year celebrations worth a visit We stumbled on this hidden gem while out walking. Celebrating its 100th year it is a fabulous Mexican restaurant. Shared a mixed platter and ceasar salad at lunch with their famous margriettas . While I actually had 2 margrietta....both great. Older traditional atmosphere and experienced server . Sounds like the ownership is very community driven and charitable by the 100 yr celebrations . We'll done.
Signal: 0.0%
100% Markup for the location Great beach-side location, dining on the patio overlooking the ocean. Decent but not amazing service, nice interior, good for groups and celebrations. Food is not the highlight. Cost is double what the food is worth because of the location and I'm told this is the most profitable of this restaurants chain - for a reason. Parking is easy but not cheap, there is very limited free parking anywhere close. Pay a tiny bit more for your meal and go to much better restaurants further north on the Pacific Coast Highway. Or buy a takeout nearby and picnic on the beach.
Signal: 0.0%
High End Korean Cuisine We tried this restaurant based on the reputation of the owner and chef, David Chang. We were delighted to see the chef there the night we visited, and my son was able to meet him and congratulate him on this new enterprise. We tried a selection of small plates and shared them around the table. All were unique and flavorful. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful and we enjoyed dining outdoors in their courtyard area. We will definitely return in the future when we have the opportunity.
Signal: 0.0%
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Reviews analyzed
26,254
Collected reviews: 401,812 · Analysis coverage: 6.5%
Platforms covered
2
Last update
June 27, 2026
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