Bask

42 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
(415) 392-2275

Recent Reviews

Mike B.

Loved the food, and the service was friendly. The ambience was pleasant and low key, and the crowd didn't show up till late.

Haydar Celik

Great food. Shrimp was cooked really good. Lamb's marination was very good. Mushroom was amazing. octopus was flavourful. Will definitely go back.

Colby Goettel

Tried most everything on the menu. Most was lackluster, but there were some definite standouts. The bread was good, shrimp was overcooked but the sauce was good, olives were good, meatballs didn't have any flavor, drinks were all good, vegan meatballs were awful (which was disappointing), there was a potato thing (croquettes?) which was tremendously okay, chorizo was good not great, ribeye was out of this world, and the churros with whipped cream were so good I want to be baptized in them.Service was great, place was clean, really enjoyable experience. I'd definitely go back now that I know what to get, but there was a lot of disappointment between the all-star dishes.

Aileen F.

The hubs and I make it a point of dining in Bask whenever we're in the city. During our last visit, our service wasn't as good compared to the other times we've eaten there, but we still enjoyed the food. For this specific trip, it's 4 stars. We ordered a salad and chicken croquettes to share. The salad was fresh and was as expected. The chicken was crispy, crunchy, and addicting!For our mains, I had the grilled octopus. Their was tender and flavorful; I love how they seasoned and cooked this dish. It's definitely top notch. My husband got the Bask burger. This thing was huge and packed a punch! It was just as delectable as the first time we had it. If you haven't tried Bask, go for it. The place is nicely decorated and clean. It also had a good amount of seating (indoors and outside).

Ana S.

*HORRIBLE ALLERGY EXPERIENCE*I expressed I had a severe peanut and tree nut allergy and asked if it would be safe to eat here. The waiter did not seem to be super responsive to my question, but said it was obviously fine. I later was eating one of the dishes and ate a nut, and had a bad allergic reaction. I had asked them to remove the nuts that were sprinkled on top the dish, and I was assured it was safe. Clearly that was not the case. This restaurant needs allergy training and my experience was unacceptable. I'm also Spanish and the food was mediocre and not authentic. Not worth it! Don't come here if you have allergies. Very disappointed :(

Duane N.

We always wanted to try a good tapas place and Bask did not disappoint. The vibe in the restaurant is pretty chill and casual and the variety of tapas was very good. The Patatas Bravas was a good start. We also got theIberico Bellota Ham which melted in your mouth. The ham croquettes were pretty solid too. The star of the show was the Paella Royale. So flavorful and a rich and creamy base. 5/5. All in all, 3 tapas and the paella filled the both of us. But we also got the bask cheesecake to go. Our server was super nice and very friendly.

Sarah T.

Tried out this tapas restaurant a bit ago for a date night! The interior is warmly lit and romantic. We got the roasted mushrooms, mussels and ribeye to share. The roasted mushrooms were my favorite thing of the night! They had a delicious cream sauce that went perfectly with the complimentary fresh bread they serve. The mussels were decent and had a cream sauce, but nothing crazy special. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and was delicious with some crispy fries on the side!

Hina M.

I had the opportunity to visit Bask yesterday with a friend for dinner. We already had a prior reservation and I am glad we did because this place was super busy. Their menu was really good offering a variety of food. We were really hungry and we ordered the following dishes- Patatas Bravas- 5/5 One of my favourite dishes of the night. The potatoes were so crunchy, cheesy yet so flavourful. Absolutely loved this. Lamb Chops- 5/5I wish I could give this a higher rating. The lamb chops were so tender and flavourful, every bite was heavenly. My friend who didn't even like lamb really enjoyed this dish. The dip which was served with this was mind blowing. Brussels Sprouts- 3/5This was the only dish both of us didn't like. The Brussels sprouts lacked flavour and the crunchiness which we were expecting.Croquetas de Jamon- 5/5These Ham Croquetas were absolutely fantastic. Spanish food is incomplete without Croquetas. The dip with this dish was also very tasty. Shoutout to Bask for serving some of the most delicious dips I have had. Albondigas -4/5I liked the meatballs, the rich tomato onion sauce accompanying it was very flavourful. The service was quick, but it took a while for the host to seat us down inspite of having a prior reservation. Maybe it's because they were having a busy night. Overall, both of us were satisfied with the food we had and enjoyed our time over here. Would recommend this place for a great meal. The vibe of this place was quite chill and around 8 30 peppy music started playing, that was a lot of fun. I would definitely be coming back with a larger group to try more things on their menu.

Aman Gupta

We ordered 3 dishes - Mushrooms (5/5), Patatas Bravas (4/5, Potato dish), Plant based meatball (2/5, Didn’t like the taste and texture), Spicy margarita (4/5).Overall decent place for vegetarians with flavorful options.

Vita Gailiunaite

Amazing tapas and other Spanish food. Very nice service.

Kris R.

Bask is a great spot for some delicious food and drinks. The menu has a good variety of dishes, ranging from small plates to larger entrees, and all made with quality ingredients. I enjoyed the Bask Mule cocktail, which had a nice kick of ginger and was perfectly balanced.The atmosphere is also cool, with a trendy vibe that makes it a great spot for a night out with friends or a date.Overall, I highly recommend Bask for anyone looking for some great food and drinks in a stylish setting.

Megan McDonald

DELICIOUS! Literally everything we ordered was devoured and we thought we over ordered! The ham and cheese croquettes were a tie for my favorite with the churros and sangria ??Music was great, service was fabulous, and everything tasted so so good!We had a table that was somehow in the middle of the room but felt sequestered thanks to the layout and placement of curtains throughout the space. ?We had a reservation which I definitely recommend for parties > 2 if you’re time constrained!

Angelica SF

My husband and I went here for a Friday night dinner. We did reserve online on the same day. I think we were lucky since most folks were probably out of town.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service was superb and they were very attentive. We ordered dessert wine and I didn’t like mine. I usually wouldn’t say it but the owner asked. He replaced my drink and it was delicious ??⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food was good too! We ordered the paella negra, crab croquette, and basque cheesecake. I expected a bit more with the cheesecake, but it tasted like a normal one. Not the Basque style but still good.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ambiance was great. We liked the music played and it felt intimate. There were families dining as well.

Angelica S.

My husband and I went here for a Friday night dinner. We did reserve online on the same day. I think we were lucky since most folks were probably out of town. Service was superb and they were very attentive. We ordered dessert wine and I didn't like mine. I usually wouldn't say it but the owner asked. He replaced my drink and it was delicious Food was good too! We ordered the paella negra, crab croquette, and basque cheesecake. I expected a bit more with the cheesecake, but it tasted like a normal one. Not the Basque style but still good. ambiance was great. We liked the music played and it felt intimate. There were families dining as well.

Augusto T.

A nice selection of tasty tapas. I casually wandered into Bask for an early weekend dinner. Plenty of seating was available, which is good because I was hangry-adjacent. Tried several of their tapas and some sangria. The meal was nicely paced and everything I tried was enjoyable. The atmosphere is comforting, intimate, yet casual. I'll definitely come back for more sometime with a large group of friends.

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