Gary Danko

Gary Danko reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We dined in the private upstairs room with a party of seven people. The menu was huge and was the same one as served in the main restaurant. The service, including the Sommelier, was superb, and the management was very cooperative and forthcoming in accommodating our requests.
   

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   Amanda

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Always amazing. Good portions, amazing flavors, wonderful service, generous pours. Nobody does it like Gary Danko.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Atlanta1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   My wife and I celebrated her birthday at Gary Danko and it was wonderful. We had 5 courses and every single dish was amazing. There are options for 3 or 4 courses as well. This is probably in our top 5 places we've tried in SF so far when you combine food, service, and ambiance. I like that there was an option to change some of the chef selections for something else if we wanted to. The wine pairing was perfectly done. The service was fantastic as well. Note: Parking is about a block away with an incline up to the restaurant. Parking is probably the only small complaint, however it is SF and parking is not normally available.
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   As always, Gary Danko is a special experience. Our host welcomed us with a warm smile, the service is attentive and unobtrusive, the food delicious. My favorites continue to be the Lobster risotto, scallops, Beef tenderloin and chocolate soufflé. There are many good Restaurant choices in San Francisco, Gary Danko continues to be a step above in every category for me. We look forward to our next visit soon.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Kira was our server and she was phenomenal. The service overall was timely, food was high quality, and the ambiance is perfect for a special evening. Could not recommend more
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Had a great time dining here. The staff were very responsive. Food was great! Risoto was amazing! Wine selection was okay, at least the selection on by the glass. Overall was great!
   

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   Anil

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Food was well presented and delicious but what took the top honors was the service which was of top order. The staff was attentive but not obsequious and the atmosphere was relaxed and not stuffy. I particularly employed the lobster risotto and the seared scallops and my wife was partial towards the branzino
   

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   Diane VIP

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Always an amazing experience…great food and the entire staff are always so professional and welcoming. Simply wonderful!
   

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   James VIP

   Minneapolis138 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Gary Danko - quintessential San Francisco fine dining without being stuck in the past. Everything about the evening - from the hosts, to the wait staff, to each superb dish was extraordinary. The wine sommelier was a bit less polished and approachable than I prefer, but even that did not diminish the evening.
   

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    Tia VIP

    San Francisco63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

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

    We discovered Gary Danko when it was a a true find of a restaurant at Draegers Market in San Mateo - well worth a little drive from the Monterey Peninsula where we live. It’s been 25 years or so since Gary Danko relocated to Fisherman’s Wharf - and we visit atleast once, sometimes twice, annually — each time marveling at the consistency, the total magic of the evening. We have never been disappointed!! This last time my husband got the duck as his main and I had the horseradish crusted salmon - best I have ever had. Like the format so much - when we started out we would each get the full five courses. Now, a tad older, we get three - appetizer/fish, the main - then my husband gets the cheese which we share and I get the dessert, also shared. And because we love wine - we get the pairing. And if you don’t like their choice, they work with you to find something that pleases your palate. I love Gary Danko!!!
    

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