Cassava

401 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
(415) 640-8990

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Francisco Isenberg

Owners are very nice. Coffee and quick food options. The patio is very nice and relaxing, but there is no Wi-Fi.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lisa

This little kiosk serves up some delicious food! It’s tucked away in a beautiful space. I really enjoyed the Hayashi Rice and Egg Salad Sando. Super flavorful and reminds me of Japan. Loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalya Zinhcenko

it was delicious, but we wanted to order another dessert, they refused us and said that the kitchen was closed, although the restaurant was still open

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sepand Hokmabadi

Honestly, I feel like either this place lied about their james beard awars or james beard has low standards. Bad everything +
Pricey. Dont get it

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Doug

The service was friendly and accommodating. The dining room was modern and very comfortable. Quite a different and welcome vibe from the standard (and in its way wonderful) fare found in North Beach.

Ann

Cassava is certainly one of my favorite places in San Francisco. Great ambiance, top quality, and super tasty offerings, everything is delicious. I absolutely loved the Bouillabaise, and the wine pairing suggestions were perfect. A palate paradise at the corner of Columbus and Vallejo. Thank you!

Jerroid

Cassava is always a delight. We are regulars, and this week we booked the three-course Provençal menu experience. Chef Chris' deconstructed take on the humble bouillabaisse was refined, balanced, and beautifully presented. The pairings (three very different and unusual rosés) were, as usual, flawless. Can't wait to see what this team comes up with next!

Lynne

Just a lovely evening. Excellent food and service with terrific wine recommendations. This husband/chef and wife/wine steward-maitre d team has created a gem of restaurant. We'll be back.

Karen

Cassava was fantastic for Sunday brunch. We had the Croque Madame and Prime Rib with eggs, both of which were delicious. We also started with the bread basket - not to be missed. The desserts were lovely, with the chocolate mousse winning our top vote. The service was fabulous, particularly the front desk staff who handled our shifting arrival with grace. We will definitely be back.

Gordon

Our first time at the restaurant-my wife and I came late afternoon on a Saturday for the "Celebrate Summer: Provencal Food & Rose All Day". Our experience was exceptional. The service was engaging and attentive, the bouillabaisse was outstanding, the chocolate mousse to die for, and the wines were excellent. Better yet, we discovered a few wines with which we were not familiar to add to our rotation. Though getting to North Beach is a bit of a challenge from the Peninsula, we will make sure to visit again and frequently. Such a great addition to the neighborhood, and one can relax afterwards at City Lights down the block! What else can one ask for on a Saturday evening? Bravo.

Timothy Yao

Had the steak and fried chicken for lunch. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the fried chicken was lightly fried, not greasy. The batter and oil tasted fresh. I highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sean Liu

Super tasty and well-executed food, wonderful service, and a beautiful space! I came for dinner with a large group of colleagues, and we had an absolute blast. Yuka and the team were so lovely and accommodating. I'd be so happy to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Romy B

The service is horrible our server never came and checked if we needed anything else and he automatically charged us 20% gratuity without our consent because according to the server it’s the restaurant policy; and what if the service and food is bad like ours? Do you still have to tip them? The food was overpriced, the Japanese breakfast was I don’t know what, the salmon was over cooked, too much corn, it was cold food. My friend crokete was more like extra avocado sandwich with melting cheese and no sign of bacon. The music was loud and ghetto. This place is horrible and I will never come back neither I would recommend it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

K T Dume

I went with a group of four because one of us had asked if we could find a "Japanese breakfast" near our hotel. Three in our group had the Japanese breakfast, one had the avocado toast. Although the latter looked yummy, my own review only concerns the Japanese breakfast, which is what I ordered.
In a word, fantastic. Unbeatable. Amazing. Perfect. Absolutely nothing could have been better. The miso soup had napa cabbage, an interesting switch and one that worked very well. The rice was excellent; still "sticky" but each grain was separate. The pickled daikon was so fresh we weren't even sure it was daikon at first! And the trout roe? Superb.
I cannot say enough good things about this food, and neither could my friends. Despite their never having had this kind of meal before, they were entranced.
Highly recommend for this.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lynda

A small brunch menu. The dishes were not prepared with the typical ingredients and presentation. The server was nice. The pastry tray and homemade jam was a success for our group of six. I'd say two out of the six dishes was enjoyed. One item, the buckwheat pancakes, was sent back. This restaurant is trying but doesn't quite make the mark. I would not recommend.

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