Amazing value for the price! Well deserved Michelin star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Z
Valentine’s Day dinner, got sat 30 min early, which was nice. However the food and the experience was amazing, granted a restaurant of this caliber has its short comings when compared to the value. I will say the 4/5 plates we had were amazing and exceptional. Dessert ? Meh .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Smith
The food at 7 Adam is honestly the only reason to consider coming back. The dishes we tried were solid—creative, well-executed, with good flavors and nice presentation. The grilled octopus was tender and smoky, the pasta was al dente with a rich sauce, and desserts were a highlight. I'd easily give the food 3 stars on its own; it's competent modern American with some thoughtful touches. Unfortunately, the service was a disaster and dragged the whole experience way down. Our server was inattentive, disappeared for long stretches, and got our order wrong twice (including forgetting an entire appetizer). When we finally flagged someone down, the response was curt and dismissive—no apology, no effort to make it right. Water refills were nonexistent, and the pacing felt chaotic—one course sat forever while the next arrived cold. The host stand was equally disorganized; we waited 15 minutes past our reservation time with no explanation. For the price point in SF, the combination of decent food and truly poor service doesn't add up. Food alone can't save a night when you're made to feel like an afterthought. I'd think twice before returning unless they seriously step up on the hospitality side.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Winnie Xu
we had a very nice group dinner in the terrace, the menu was curated by the collaborating chef of the week with dishes to share. the starting canapés were inventive, but some bites tasted a bit stale. the milk bread was soft and the ragu was really fresh and hot. the chicken was a bit dry, and also didn’t give as big of a kick as the tuna canapé did. portions were plentiful overall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Terry Hinton, M.Sc, MBA
Tried 7 Adam for the first time and had a great experience. The food was good with excellent quality and clearly made with care. Service was attentive and welcoming, which always matters.
The flavors leaned a bit more subtle than bold, but everything was well executed and enjoyable. It felt like a solid introduction to the kitchen and the concept. I would definitely come back, especially if the menu evolves toward more adventurous flavors. Overall, a very positive first visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Caladium L.
Great experience. Food was tasty and nicely portioned. The bread was so buttery and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Nowakowski
We did the Chefs Counter experience and had a lovely time! The restaurant is intimate and cozy with an ambience that feels elevated yet relaxed. Service was warm and friendly, and the menu was intentional and progressed nicely. Every bite was sensational and we loved learning about the ingredients. Beverage pairings were incredible too! We had a fun and memorable meal and hope to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bisrat
One of the most beautiful balconies in sf. The food was a hit/miss and would say over hyped. I think it’s a good date night spot, but have a lower expectation on the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
DrDap
Funky nouvelle take on Japanese inspired cuisine. Quality of food was good, but I don't like mayonnaise,and almost every course had mayonnaise integrated into it. Not sure why they have that love affair, but there you go.
Also, they have a prix fix menu, but there are really severe upcharges for certain dishes on that menu (like, $60 upcharge for certain things). Buyer beware.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nicholas Bremner
Excellent food, unpretentious and reasonably priced. The staff were very kind and accommodating to our group. Highly recommend.
Came here for a beautiful pre-show dinner with a friend. I was running late from work and called ahead to let them know the ETA and the staff was very accommodating which I really appreciated. We chose the five-course prix fixe menu, which opened with the softest Japanese milk bread paired with house-made butter, a sturgeon dip (we swapped in caviar, rough week lol), and a delicate crudo. For my next courses, I went with the crab cavatelli (SF crab season!), followed by the Mt. Lassen trout. The bone broth that came with the trout made the dish so hearty on a chilly SF night and the skin on the trout was cooked to crispy perfection, I don’t think I’ve ever loved fish skin that much. I finished with the toffee cake topped with cranberry gelato. My friend she chose the aged lamb and coffee cake (?) for her last two courses and loved it as well!
Every dish tasted incredibly fresh, with clean execution and layers of nuanced flavor. The heated, enclosed terrace created a cozier, more intimate atmosphere than the main dining room, thanks to its lush hanging vines. The only drawback was a nearby large table whose loud, and unfortunately cackling, group slightly disrupted the otherwise lovely experience. Perhaps reducing the number of guests/large groups at the terrace area might help with this issue. Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
James
The appetizers were unique, but we found some were overpowering. Love the entrees and desserts.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tamara Stuchlak
Chef please comment on your thinking on fine dining michelin star experience: 1) 3 guests sharing out of same bowl for your trout appetizers -- I want my our portion, 2) preparation crew yelling out instructions - very loud all night, 3) uncooked lamb - got 2nd cook on it, still very tough, missing salt, sauce missing flavor, 4) for $17 supplement there was virtually no dungenes crab in the saffron cavatelli, 5) sticky date dessert, no mention in description of rolled in duck fat and lemon verbena, if you put those in tells us. I would not have ordered it. Your rolls are very good.
Update: paying this much for a meal with so many failures is wrong. Chef what did you learn talking to your staff and what changes did you make? Do you think these dishes I ate, any of them are delicious memorable?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Denis Serenyi
Every SF foodie should be going here. For 87 dollars you get a true Michelin star 5 course experience. Each course was fantastic. I paid extra for the A5 wagyu and it was melt in your mouth. Awesome work, 7 Adams chefs!
Zafer Ipekci
Probably my least favorite Michelin Star restaurant experience. Some dishes were good, some were very normal. Waiters were kinda elusive. Unseasoned steak. Wobbly table. Temperature control of the environment was bad. I don't know how they got the star.
Amazing value for the price! Well deserved Michelin star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valentine’s Day dinner, got sat 30 min early, which was nice. However the food and the experience was amazing, granted a restaurant of this caliber has its short comings when compared to the value. I will say the 4/5 plates we had were amazing and exceptional. Dessert ? Meh .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food at 7 Adam is honestly the only reason to consider coming back. The dishes we tried were solid—creative, well-executed, with good flavors and nice presentation. The grilled octopus was tender and smoky, the pasta was al dente with a rich sauce, and desserts were a highlight. I'd easily give the food 3 stars on its own; it's competent modern American with some thoughtful touches.
Unfortunately, the service was a disaster and dragged the whole experience way down. Our server was inattentive, disappeared for long stretches, and got our order wrong twice (including forgetting an entire appetizer). When we finally flagged someone down, the response was curt and dismissive—no apology, no effort to make it right. Water refills were nonexistent, and the pacing felt chaotic—one course sat forever while the next arrived cold. The host stand was equally disorganized; we waited 15 minutes past our reservation time with no explanation.
For the price point in SF, the combination of decent food and truly poor service doesn't add up. Food alone can't save a night when you're made to feel like an afterthought. I'd think twice before returning unless they seriously step up on the hospitality side.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
we had a very nice group dinner in the terrace, the menu was curated by the collaborating chef of the week with dishes to share. the starting canapés were inventive, but some bites tasted a bit stale. the milk bread was soft and the ragu was really fresh and hot. the chicken was a bit dry, and also didn’t give as big of a kick as the tuna canapé did. portions were plentiful overall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Tried 7 Adam for the first time and had a great experience. The food was good with excellent quality and clearly made with care. Service was attentive and welcoming, which always matters.
The flavors leaned a bit more subtle than bold, but everything was well executed and enjoyable. It felt like a solid introduction to the kitchen and the concept. I would definitely come back, especially if the menu evolves toward more adventurous flavors. Overall, a very positive first visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great experience. Food was tasty and nicely portioned. The bread was so buttery and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We did the Chefs Counter experience and had a lovely time! The restaurant is intimate and cozy with an ambience that feels elevated yet relaxed. Service was warm and friendly, and the menu was intentional and progressed nicely. Every bite was sensational and we loved learning about the ingredients. Beverage pairings were incredible too! We had a fun and memorable meal and hope to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the most beautiful balconies in sf. The food was a hit/miss and would say over hyped. I think it’s a good date night spot, but have a lower expectation on the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Funky nouvelle take on Japanese inspired cuisine. Quality of food was good, but I don't like mayonnaise,and almost every course had mayonnaise integrated into it. Not sure why they have that love affair, but there you go.
Also, they have a prix fix menu, but there are really severe upcharges for certain dishes on that menu (like, $60 upcharge for certain things). Buyer beware.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent food, unpretentious and reasonably priced. The staff were very kind and accommodating to our group. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here for a beautiful pre-show dinner with a friend. I was running late from work and called ahead to let them know the ETA and the staff was very accommodating which I really appreciated. We chose the five-course prix fixe menu, which opened with the softest Japanese milk bread paired with house-made butter, a sturgeon dip (we swapped in caviar, rough week lol), and a delicate crudo. For my next courses, I went with the crab cavatelli (SF crab season!), followed by the Mt. Lassen trout. The bone broth that came with the trout made the dish so hearty on a chilly SF night and the skin on the trout was cooked to crispy perfection, I don’t think I’ve ever loved fish skin that much. I finished with the toffee cake topped with cranberry gelato. My friend she chose the aged lamb and coffee cake (?) for her last two courses and loved it as well!
Every dish tasted incredibly fresh, with clean execution and layers of nuanced flavor. The heated, enclosed terrace created a cozier, more intimate atmosphere than the main dining room, thanks to its lush hanging vines. The only drawback was a nearby large table whose loud, and unfortunately cackling, group slightly disrupted the otherwise lovely experience. Perhaps reducing the number of guests/large groups at the terrace area might help with this issue. Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The appetizers were unique, but we found some were overpowering. Love the entrees and desserts.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Chef please comment on your thinking on fine dining michelin star experience: 1) 3 guests sharing out of same bowl for your trout appetizers -- I want my our portion, 2) preparation crew yelling out instructions - very loud all night, 3) uncooked lamb - got 2nd cook on it, still very tough, missing salt, sauce missing flavor, 4) for $17 supplement there was virtually no dungenes crab in the saffron cavatelli, 5) sticky date dessert, no mention in description of rolled in duck fat and lemon verbena, if you put those in tells us. I would not have ordered it. Your rolls are very good.
Update: paying this much for a meal with so many failures is wrong. Chef what did you learn talking to your staff and what changes did you make? Do you think these dishes I ate, any of them are delicious memorable?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Every SF foodie should be going here. For 87 dollars you get a true Michelin star 5 course experience. Each course was fantastic. I paid extra for the A5 wagyu and it was melt in your mouth. Awesome work, 7 Adams chefs!
Probably my least favorite Michelin Star restaurant experience. Some dishes were good, some were very normal. Waiters were kinda elusive. Unseasoned steak. Wobbly table. Temperature control of the environment was bad.
I don't know how they got the star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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