STK - San Francisco

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   FrankG

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

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

   A bit of a Vegas feel to it. Overall, quality meat and oysters. Wine suggestion was spot on!
   

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   Dee

   Memphis/West TN

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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

   Disappointing Experience for the Price My partner and I visited STK San Francisco for the first time recently, and unfortunately, we left feeling quite disappointed, especially given the steep price tag of $350 for two people. While the crab cake appetizer was a standout—crispy, flavorful, and satisfying—the rest of the meal was underwhelming. Both our main dishes and sides arrived warm, but not hot, and lacked the depth of flavor we had expected. For the price, we anticipated a more elevated dining experience, but it fell short in terms of both temperature and taste. On a positive note, the alcoholic beverages were enjoyable, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit. However, the service was slower than expected. From the initial greeting to the delivery of drinks, food, and even the check, we experienced significant delays that impacted the overall experience.
   

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   Jacob

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Don't go there for good drinks or just good foods. Go there for great drinks and great foods. I ordered the bone-in ribeye. It was seasoned very well and cooked to a perfection. Award winning spiced watermelon cocktail was one of the best mix.
   

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   Denise

   VIP

   Orange County

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Wonderful happy hour. Good service and food. Nice restaurant.
   

   STK - San FranciscoResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Denise - Thank you for taking your time to write us a great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon! -Kristen
   

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   Samaria

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   AJ was a really good server. Great atmosphere love the energy. Food was great. I will definitely be back
   

   STK - San FranciscoResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Samaria - We can't wait to see you on your next visit! -Kristen
   

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   Megan

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Not a place for a family Christmas dinner with the loud dj music and club atmosphere. Should have been advertised as such and not a “chill vibe experience”. I had to send my food back twice, it was raw and I couldn’t even cut it and they sent the same piece back like shoe leather and overcooked. Not the quality, experience, or service you expect for the ridiculously high prices you pay. I tried to call the place several times to check on the dj and music levels there, as well as parking and no one answered. The service left much to be desired, our waiter was very rude and arrogant throughout the meal and this was way before I sent anything back.
   

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   Carol

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was my first time dining here and I'll never go back. I went on Christmas Day at night to take a friend for their birthday and mine (which wasn't acknowledged at all by staff). I spent $386 (with tax and tip) for 2 people for a glass of wine each, two entrees, two sides that we shared and a shared dessert. For that price, I could have gone to a number of outstanding restaurants in San Francisco that FAR surpass STK. The restaurant is basically a night club that serves food (yes, I saw trays of shots going by). There is a DJ booth and loud dance music blasting throughout the entire restaurant. The tables were jammed uncomfortably close, the steak was overcooked and dry, the sides were unremarkable and the wine selection was abysmal. They charge you for every item separately, including $15 for a pat of truffle butter on my steak. The dessert was good, probably because it was outsourced. The coffee was brown water and the waiter removed it from out bill. Host, bar and wait staff were very good. Prices are outrageous and not sure how they are getting away with charging what they do for the quality of food and ambiance, especially in a foodie place like San Francisco with steep competition . The website is very misleading. For this price, I was expecting an upscale elegant evening with outstanding food, and it was far from it.
   

   STK - San FranciscoResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Carol - I'm sorry to hear we did not meet your expectations. We definitely have a unique Vibe for a steakhouse, which brings a lot of people back again and again. We were also just acknowledged as one of San Francisco's top-tier steakhouses. I am happy to hear your service was great, though! We strive to hit that mark on all levels. I still would love for you to give our food another. Thank you, Kristen
   

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   Tiffany

   VIP

   San Francisco

   28 reviews

   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Not our vibe. Think Vegas with club-like music and volume. Slow service but with a smile.
   

   STK - San FranciscoResponded 4 days ago

   HI Tiffany. I'm sorry to hear it wasn't quite your vibe. Earlier in the evenings, the music is still upbeat, but a little softer than it is later on in the evening. Possibly our happy hour times would be more up your alley if you'd ever like to try us again! -Kristen
   

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   Jason

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We went to STK for dinner. It’s a beautiful place. Great location. I’m glad we went. However, all of our food was cold by the time it arrived. Our kids didn’t eat the mac and cheese for the first time ever. Our food server was great, but she had another food server helping her who said something unkind to himself along the lines of blowing us off/losing his patience. Overall, I’m glad we went. I’d give it another try. Our food server was great.
   

   STK - San FranciscoResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Jason - I'm happy to hear you received such good service from them. I apologize for the food coming out cold - that is below what we expect and hope next time we are able to meet our high standards for you and your family! We look forward to your next visit! -Kristen
   

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    Sharon

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    Service was great and the food was good too. It was a little overpriced, but you basically pay for the service, experience, and vibe of the place. We did have an accident where a used fork dropped on our table and hit my partner’s arm because a worker was rushing after cleaning a table, but him and another waiter were very apologetic. Overall, decent food and amazing service!
    

    STK - San FranciscoResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Sharon - I'm sorry to hear about the fork hitting your partner's arm! I'm happy you were overall able to enjoy your time with us, and hope to see you again soon! -Kristen
    

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