Great ambiance and great for. Green Curry, Beef & Garlic Noodles, and Corn Fritters were amazing. Great selection of sale and Asian beers. Can't wait to return here.
It took us two attempts to eat here so a reservation is suggested. The first night they were very busy.
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It was good . family friendly and close to ferry building . we went there on New Years Eve.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jeff Harris
Wow - Char Siu black cod was perfect - melts in your mouth and amazing flavor; well with the $36 even if a slightly small portion - the calamari was ok but not “salt and pepper” style - just plain fried - could be better and cardamom coffee was also just ok
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joshua Michael
E&O Kitchen and Bar is a great spot with a cool, lively vibe that fits perfectly with its Union Square location. The space feels energetic but comfortable, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy your time.
The food was really good, and we tried a variety of dishes. Everything came out well prepared and flavorful, which made sharing and tasting multiple items a fun part of the experience. The menu has a nice range, so there’s something for different tastes.
Service was solid throughout the meal. We had reservations, which I always recommend anywhere you go in San Francisco even if it doesn’t seem necessary. It made the whole experience smoother and stress-free.
E&O Kitchen and Bar delivers good food, a fun atmosphere, and reliable service. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the Union Square area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mariah carpenter
Super easy ordered for pick up for New Year’s Eve! I recommend the mango ribs and green curry
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Wong
December 2025: It's been many many years since I have been here. Previously, the restaurant was the E&O Trading Company.
Started with the black cod and dry fried green beans. Both were very tasty. Then decided to try more food and ordered the Indonesian fried rice and the prawn salad.
Everything was very tasty 😋. I tried the iron ox IPA and the beer went well with the food. Will be back again for more delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Jolly
I was excited to try E&O after reading several rave reviews. Sadly, my experience fell far short of positive. We were seated quickly, then waited ten minutes for someone to notice that we were there and needed water. The guy who brought us water also took our order. It was a functional interaction at best: he was no waiter and made no efforts to welcome us nor to discuss the menu. We then waited as others were seated after us and got their meals. We had to ask another server to check on our food, which he did and it arrived shortly thereafter. The chicken sandwich was tasty and the pad Thai was above average; however, the blackened cod was a disaster. I shared it with my wife and found 14 bones in my half-portion. I felt like a caveman picking bones out of my mouth with every bite. I had to insist that the staff take that (expensive) plate off of our tab; while they did, the institutional service quality and the serving of that awful dish merit no more than two stars. I will never eat there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
harish wajjala
The atmosphere was nice but they brought our main course before the appetizers and they forgot a part of our appetizer order. We had to remind them multiple times and then we had to wait an additional 20 minutes while they did not even let us cancel it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Vincent Quan
E&O Kitchen totally surprised me in the best way. I didn’t expect the food to be this good—everything we tried was creative and full of flavor.
The Shokupan was incredible, honestly some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the U.S.—soft, fluffy, and perfectly toasted. The corn fritters were amazing, and the butternut squash dumplings were rich and comforting without being heavy.
Cocktails were great too! I had the El Samurai, which was super smooth and nicely balanced.
Overall, every dish hit the spot. I’d 100% come back—E&O really delivers a fun and tasty dining experience. It’s conveniently located close to the sitter parking garage and close to union square.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
M
Absolutely fantastic! An impromptu visit turned into an awesome meal and a wonderful experience.
Happy Hour is not worth it, especially with the steamed pork buns; it was displayed on the happy hour menu as if you were going to be getting multiple pieces of steamed pork buns, but you only get one piece per order which was $4/each. Very misleading. The food was mediocore and overpriced, specifically the Shaking Beef. And the server towards the end of our meal was rude. The only thing that was good to me at least was the Momiji Old Fashioned, however it didn't look like how it was on the pictures I saw on reviews and the E&O Kitchen and Bar Restaurant website. Terrible experience overall and will not be coming back whatsoever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Rohit Prabhakar
E&O Survived the Apocalypse and My Waistline. 10/5 Stars if Google Would Let Me.
I haven't been back in ten years. Honestly, I wasn't sure if E&O had survived the Great San Francisco Restaurant Cull of 2020, but not only is it standing, it's thriving—probably powered by pure, unadulterated Indonesian Corn Fritter energy.
These fritters are so ridiculously good they should come with a warning label. They’re soft, they’re crispy, and they hit that perfect spot of savory, sweet, and comforting. I almost ordered a second round just to ensure the first batch wasn't a delicious hallucination.
Then came the Vegan Dandan (made spicy upon request, thanks to the kitchen gods). This wasn't just a good vegan dish; this was the star of the show. It had all the flavor and fire you could want, without any of the compromise. Seriously, I'm still sweating slightly, but I have zero regrets. (They deserve major props for how easily they adapted almost everything for my vegetarian/vegan requests!)
I consider myself a person with restraint. I am sensible. I rarely overeat. But tonight, I threw all decorum out the window and ate until I needed a team of professionals to roll me out. It was worth every single calorie.
The service was stellar, too. All servers constantly checked in, likely to ensure I hadn't passed out face-first into the Dandan.
This place isn't just a restaurant; it’s a time machine and a culinary masterpiece. Do yourself a favor, try the fritters, try the Dandan, and maybe bring a pair of emergency stretch pants. You'll need them. 10/5, no notes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Indonesian Corn Fritter Bites
Amy Cao
Came here 3 times and the first 2 were great, however the last was a big disappointment and we will not be returning again. We asked for bar seating and ended up sitting in front of the dish disposal, which already was unappetizing, I ordered a cheeseburger which somehow took 40minutes and was incredibly dry. The only decent items were the pork bao and pad Thai, but not nearly impressive enough to make up for the rest.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
kevin zhao
We were seated at the bar seating on the right-hand side. The table was positioned directly in front of the garbage can, which was used for disposing of leftover food. Additionally, the table’s height was inconvenient, as it was at hip level and required bending down to eat. Every five minutes, waiters would bring out leftover food in front of us. The food itself was subpar. I ordered their burger, and honestly, any burger chain would provide a superior burger. However, their happy hour bao were satisfactory.
In summary, I would not recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Paula-Jo Husack
I returned solo to E&O after being there awhile back with my team. That previous experience of sampling several dishes, from interesting green beans to specialty nan, to perfectly cooked and seasoned beef ribs, to all the dumplings was super memorable. Tonight, I ordered a couple of dishes, with intention of ordering a couple more to take out at my family's request. Great service....and not so great food: A plain nan dripping in butter and topped with something green sprinkled all over the top (sent back), a mushroom noodle dish that had five little mushroom pieces, tons of veggies (the tough parts you'd toss), and tons of soy sauce. No distinguishable sauce or spices. Saltiness that brought a thirst for hours. It could have been Chinese food in a can. Then, delicious mushrooms in mushroom dumplings that had not been cooked enough. So, the dumpling casing was chewy, pasty. My family wanted the interesting fries, until I was told they potatoes are frozen, not fresh. Was that the same with the green beans? I didn't get an answer. Just a smile. The service was the best part, with a smile. That's not the reason we dine out. Great service and mediocre food is a losing combination....as in losing this family's desire to return.
Great ambiance and great for. Green Curry, Beef & Garlic Noodles, and Corn Fritters were amazing. Great selection of sale and Asian beers. Can't wait to return here.
It took us two attempts to eat here so a reservation is suggested. The first night they were very busy.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Dumplings, Corn Fritters
It was good . family friendly and close to ferry building . we went there on New Years Eve.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wow - Char Siu black cod was perfect - melts in your mouth and amazing flavor; well with the $36 even if a slightly small portion - the calamari was ok but not “salt and pepper” style - just plain fried - could be better and cardamom coffee was also just ok
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
E&O Kitchen and Bar is a great spot with a cool, lively vibe that fits perfectly with its Union Square location. The space feels energetic but comfortable, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy your time.
The food was really good, and we tried a variety of dishes. Everything came out well prepared and flavorful, which made sharing and tasting multiple items a fun part of the experience. The menu has a nice range, so there’s something for different tastes.
Service was solid throughout the meal. We had reservations, which I always recommend anywhere you go in San Francisco even if it doesn’t seem necessary. It made the whole experience smoother and stress-free.
E&O Kitchen and Bar delivers good food, a fun atmosphere, and reliable service. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the Union Square area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Super easy ordered for pick up for New Year’s Eve! I recommend the mango ribs and green curry
Food: 5
Service: 5
December 2025:
It's been many many years since I have been here. Previously, the restaurant was the E&O Trading Company.
Started with the black cod and dry fried green beans. Both were very tasty. Then decided to try more food and ordered the Indonesian fried rice and the prawn salad.
Everything was very tasty 😋. I tried the iron ox IPA and the beer went well with the food. Will be back again for more delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was excited to try E&O after reading several rave reviews. Sadly, my experience fell far short of positive. We were seated quickly, then waited ten minutes for someone to notice that we were there and needed water. The guy who brought us water also took our order. It was a functional interaction at best: he was no waiter and made no efforts to welcome us nor to discuss the menu. We then waited as others were seated after us and got their meals. We had to ask another server to check on our food, which he did and it arrived shortly thereafter. The chicken sandwich was tasty and the pad Thai was above average; however, the blackened cod was a disaster. I shared it with my wife and found 14 bones in my half-portion. I felt like a caveman picking bones out of my mouth with every bite. I had to insist that the staff take that (expensive) plate off of our tab; while they did, the institutional service quality and the serving of that awful dish merit no more than two stars. I will never eat there again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
The atmosphere was nice but they brought our main course before the appetizers and they forgot a part of our appetizer order. We had to remind them multiple times and then we had to wait an additional 20 minutes while they did not even let us cancel it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
E&O Kitchen totally surprised me in the best way. I didn’t expect the food to be this good—everything we tried was creative and full of flavor.
The Shokupan was incredible, honestly some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the U.S.—soft, fluffy, and perfectly toasted. The corn fritters were amazing, and the butternut squash dumplings were rich and comforting without being heavy.
Cocktails were great too! I had the El Samurai, which was super smooth and nicely balanced.
Overall, every dish hit the spot. I’d 100% come back—E&O really delivers a fun and tasty dining experience. It’s conveniently located close to the sitter parking garage and close to union square.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely fantastic! An impromptu visit turned into an awesome meal and a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Happy Hour is not worth it, especially with the steamed pork buns; it was displayed on the happy hour menu as if you were going to be getting multiple pieces of steamed pork buns, but you only get one piece per order which was $4/each. Very misleading. The food was mediocore and overpriced, specifically the Shaking Beef. And the server towards the end of our meal was rude. The only thing that was good to me at least was the Momiji Old Fashioned, however it didn't look like how it was on the pictures I saw on reviews and the E&O Kitchen and Bar Restaurant website. Terrible experience overall and will not be coming back whatsoever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
E&O Survived the Apocalypse and My Waistline. 10/5 Stars if Google Would Let Me.
I haven't been back in ten years. Honestly, I wasn't sure if E&O had survived the Great San Francisco Restaurant Cull of 2020, but not only is it standing, it's thriving—probably powered by pure, unadulterated Indonesian Corn Fritter energy.
These fritters are so ridiculously good they should come with a warning label. They’re soft, they’re crispy, and they hit that perfect spot of savory, sweet, and comforting. I almost ordered a second round just to ensure the first batch wasn't a delicious hallucination.
Then came the Vegan Dandan (made spicy upon request, thanks to the kitchen gods). This wasn't just a good vegan dish; this was the star of the show. It had all the flavor and fire you could want, without any of the compromise. Seriously, I'm still sweating slightly, but I have zero regrets. (They deserve major props for how easily they adapted almost everything for my vegetarian/vegan requests!)
I consider myself a person with restraint. I am sensible. I rarely overeat. But tonight, I threw all decorum out the window and ate until I needed a team of professionals to roll me out. It was worth every single calorie.
The service was stellar, too. All servers constantly checked in, likely to ensure I hadn't passed out face-first into the Dandan.
This place isn't just a restaurant; it’s a time machine and a culinary masterpiece. Do yourself a favor, try the fritters, try the Dandan, and maybe bring a pair of emergency stretch pants. You'll need them. 10/5, no notes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Indonesian Corn Fritter Bites
Came here 3 times and the first 2 were great, however the last was a big disappointment and we will not be returning again. We asked for bar seating and ended up sitting in front of the dish disposal, which already was unappetizing, I ordered a cheeseburger which somehow took 40minutes and was incredibly dry. The only decent items were the pork bao and pad Thai, but not nearly impressive enough to make up for the rest.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
We were seated at the bar seating on the right-hand side. The table was positioned directly in front of the garbage can, which was used for disposing of leftover food. Additionally, the table’s height was inconvenient, as it was at hip level and required bending down to eat. Every five minutes, waiters would bring out leftover food in front of us. The food itself was subpar. I ordered their burger, and honestly, any burger chain would provide a superior burger. However, their happy hour bao were satisfactory.
In summary, I would not recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
I returned solo to E&O after being there awhile back with my team. That previous experience of sampling several dishes, from interesting green beans to specialty nan, to perfectly cooked and seasoned beef ribs, to all the dumplings was super memorable. Tonight, I ordered a couple of dishes, with intention of ordering a couple more to take out at my family's request. Great service....and not so great food: A plain nan dripping in butter and topped with something green sprinkled all over the top (sent back), a mushroom noodle dish that had five little mushroom pieces, tons of veggies (the tough parts you'd toss), and tons of soy sauce. No distinguishable sauce or spices. Saltiness that brought a thirst for hours. It could have been Chinese food in a can. Then, delicious mushrooms in mushroom dumplings that had not been cooked enough. So, the dumpling casing was chewy, pasty. My family wanted the interesting fries, until I was told they potatoes are frozen, not fresh. Was that the same with the green beans? I didn't get an answer. Just a smile. The service was the best part, with a smile. That's not the reason we dine out. Great service and mediocre food is a losing combination....as in losing this family's desire to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
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