The service was very slow and inattentive. We sat at our table with only water for 15 minutes before anybody checked in on us. Then the wine service was very slow.
Medea
Flea Street and Jesse Cool have been treating us to innovative and delicious dishes for decades. We are so fortunate to have a place like this nearby especially when driving to SF feels unappealing. Vegetarian dishes are consistently tasty and beautifully presented. The carnivores among us appreciated their perfectly prepared short ribs. Yummy cocktails and a nice selection of wines by the glass and mocktails rounded out a wonderful meal.
Lori
The lavender lemondrop is a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail and the fresh greens as a starter was perfect before our dinners of crab gnocchi and mushroom risotto. Just delicious and the service was, as always, attentive and professional. This is a place where you can have quiet conversations without a lot of interruption and never disappoints with the food.
Sabina
this is my 1st time in the restaurant. amazing food .amazing. everything was done to perfection. great service. quiet. definitely very expensive! recommend 100%
Daniel
The braised short ribs were fabulous. The meat was as tender as butter, and so tasty. The gnocci with dungeness crab was delicious!
Ellie
Warm welcoming staff, delicious food that's truly made with love from California. Cozy outdoor seating. 
Fatim Klinker
Forgot to take pictures of the black cod and smoked trout. Great cocktails, great food, cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
barbara
Loved the entire experience, gracious service and fabulous food. I hadn't been to Flea Street in a while, I will make a reservation right away! It is the top of my list!!!
Paul
We hadn't been to Flea St. Cafe in a while and I found it to be pretty much unchanged from past experiences. Comparing to restaurants in the area with similar pricing, Flea St. has a few elevated dishes, whereas, some other restaurants I prefer, e.g. Ethel's Fancy, serve menus where nearly every item is outstanding. In our case last night, the stand out dish was the Vegetarian Sampler that had variety, presentation and taste all done very well. The gem leaf salad was ordered, since the usual Caesar was not on the menu, and it was unremarkable. The biggest disappointment was the short ribs and mashed potatoes that not outstanding by any stretch of the imagination. The apple pie dessert I would describe as solid. The apples were tasty, but, not the sour type that I like balanced with appropriate sweetness and the crust was very tasty and moist, but, not the fly in the air type you get at French Laundry or, in past, at my Aunt's house.
Steven
This is one of my favorite restaurants. Oddly, the meal wasn't up to my very fond memories. It was good, but for the price ($300 for 2 people) it should be great. Maybe just an off day for the chef. As always, service and ambiance were top notch.
We had very high expectations which might have contributed to our disappointment. The service was excellent and certainly worth the 20% mandatory service charge. The disappointment came from the food and cost. Two of us had the Halibut cheeks which was not worth the $52 cost. The soup was Fabulous but the Brussel sprouts were just okay. For the quality of the food the prices were not justified. I will definitely try it again as I have very fond memories from many years ago.
Robert Fowler
I had a wonderful experience at Flea Street. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, the dishes are thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors are balanced and unique. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere feels warm and intimate. A great place for a special evening or a memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barry
Always a great dining experience. Great wines and beers, delicious salads and small plates, wonderful mains, and inspiring desserts.
Ariela
Disappointed to spend that much and be shuttled in and out in just over an hour. Service was a bit too efficient - clearing plates before all members of the party were finished with the course, which made us feel rushed. The ambiance also used to be nicer, which helped justify the price point. Now just plain wood tables and people in jeans and hoodies. I feel like Flea Street has lost some of its former special spark. Not sure if we will return.
Joseph
The last time that I ate dinner at The Flea Street Cafe was 40 some years ago shortly after it opened. It was an exciting new and different place to eat at the time. I remembered for years having had a great experience. Flea Street is still great. Every single dish that I shared with my dining companion was fantastic. Each unique with great flavor and something surprising. The wait staff was equally marvelous -- friendly, helpful and adding to a great experience. I won't wait 40 some years to go back.
The service was very slow and inattentive. We sat at our table with only water for 15 minutes before anybody checked in on us. Then the wine service was very slow.
Flea Street and Jesse Cool have been treating us to innovative and delicious dishes for decades. We are so fortunate to have a place like this nearby especially when driving to SF feels unappealing. Vegetarian dishes are consistently tasty and beautifully presented. The carnivores among us appreciated their perfectly prepared short ribs. Yummy cocktails and a nice selection of wines by the glass and mocktails rounded out a wonderful meal.
The lavender lemondrop is a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail and the fresh greens as a starter was perfect before our dinners of crab gnocchi and mushroom risotto. Just delicious and the service was, as always, attentive and professional. This is a place where you can have quiet conversations without a lot of interruption and never disappoints with the food.
this is my 1st time in the restaurant. amazing food .amazing. everything was done to perfection. great service. quiet. definitely very expensive! recommend 100%
The braised short ribs were fabulous. The meat was as tender as butter, and so tasty. The gnocci with dungeness crab was delicious!
Warm welcoming staff, delicious food that's truly made with love from California. Cozy outdoor seating. 
Forgot to take pictures of the black cod and smoked trout. Great cocktails, great food, cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the entire experience, gracious service and fabulous food. I hadn't been to Flea Street in a while, I will make a reservation right away! It is the top of my list!!!
We hadn't been to Flea St. Cafe in a while and I found it to be pretty much unchanged from past experiences. Comparing to restaurants in the area with similar pricing, Flea St. has a few elevated dishes, whereas, some other restaurants I prefer, e.g. Ethel's Fancy, serve menus where nearly every item is outstanding. In our case last night, the stand out dish was the Vegetarian Sampler that had variety, presentation and taste all done very well. The gem leaf salad was ordered, since the usual Caesar was not on the menu, and it was unremarkable. The biggest disappointment was the short ribs and mashed potatoes that not outstanding by any stretch of the imagination. The apple pie dessert I would describe as solid. The apples were tasty, but, not the sour type that I like balanced with appropriate sweetness and the crust was very tasty and moist, but, not the fly in the air type you get at French Laundry or, in past, at my Aunt's house.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. Oddly, the meal wasn't up to my very fond memories. It was good, but for the price ($300 for 2 people) it should be great. Maybe just an off day for the chef. As always, service and ambiance were top notch.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had very high expectations which might have contributed to our disappointment. The service was excellent and certainly worth the 20% mandatory service charge. The disappointment came from the food and cost. Two of us had the Halibut cheeks which was not worth the $52 cost. The soup was Fabulous but the Brussel sprouts were just okay. For the quality of the food the prices were not justified. I will definitely try it again as I have very fond memories from many years ago.
I had a wonderful experience at Flea Street. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced, the dishes are thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors are balanced and unique. The staff is welcoming and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere feels warm and intimate. A great place for a special evening or a memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great dining experience. Great wines and beers, delicious salads and small plates, wonderful mains, and inspiring desserts.
Disappointed to spend that much and be shuttled in and out in just over an hour. Service was a bit too efficient - clearing plates before all members of the party were finished with the course, which made us feel rushed. The ambiance also used to be nicer, which helped justify the price point. Now just plain wood tables and people in jeans and hoodies. I feel like Flea Street has lost some of its former special spark. Not sure if we will return.
The last time that I ate dinner at The Flea Street Cafe was 40 some years ago shortly after it opened. It was an exciting new and different place to eat at the time. I remembered for years having had a great experience. Flea Street is still great. Every single dish that I shared with my dining companion was fantastic. Each unique with great flavor and something surprising. The wait staff was equally marvelous -- friendly, helpful and adding to a great experience. I won't wait 40 some years to go back.
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