The food at Nopa is fantastic. My youngest and I shared Ya Ya's fried chicken. The skin was crispy and the meat was hot and moist. The trout latkes are a must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack
Great food as always, the latkes and the cider cocktail were awesome. Only let down this time was the NY strip steak, it had a really prominent line of chewy inedible sinew running through the middle of it that made cutting + eating it difficult. For a $68 steak I was a bit disappointed.
Connie
We always have a great time at Nopa! The food and service are excellent. For entrees we ordered the pork chop and duck and both were so delicious. We finished the meal with the pecan pie sundae which was lovely with the rosemary ice cream. It was great since it was a new dessert item that we were able to provide feedback.
Erika
Food and service were both outstanding. Portions were huge. We like to take our time and they totally spaced courses out perfectly. One of the best restaurant experiences we've ever had. And yes, it is ridiculously loud. But can't wait to go back!
Sara
Great outdoor meal! I only gave 4 stars for food because the medium rare burger was medium. All was delicious though! Cozy, intimate, great service.
Robin
Great ambiance but almost too loud for conversation. The food was disappointing. Very limited menu of main courses and they weren't terribly interesting. Trout appetizer was excellent, the rest was mediocre frankly.
Vincent
Another great meal at Nopa. Great and lively atmosphere inside. Awesome and changing by-the-glass wine list. Amazing outdoor parklet that is well-heated. The fried chicken is absolutely amazing.
Kiran
As always NOPA never disappoints. Booked high top but came early and was given a regular seat which we requested and were so grateful for. The food is so so good. It makes me tear up. From the humble salads to the amazingly executed flatbread to the desserts and the unparalleled best espresso martini in the city, NOPA is just the best experience one could ask for from a foodie city like SF. However - the stand out??? Our server. Margo was a gem of a server and I can't remember a time when I went out and was treated so lovingly. Just for that alone- this place deserves a 10 star rating. It's true that even if a place were mediocre - which NOPA is not- the best measure of a restaurant is its service at its heart. Margo embodies that and so much more. Thank you. We absolutely loved our time here.
Omar
The burger was not as good as I remember it. The bun was not great though the meat was delicious. Had to wait over 30 minutes for my burger.
Rohit
I've dined at NOPA many times before and have always enjoyed excellent meals and experiences. Unfortunately, my visit last night was quite disappointing. Both the white beans and broccolini were heavily over-salted, and the steak was badly charred — with an unmistakably burnt flavor. When I mentioned this to the manager, I was told that a replacement would taste the same because “that's how we grill our steaks.” With respect, properly grilled steaks develop a Maillard sear, not a burnt taste that one has to discard from the mouth. If flare-ups are causing grease burn, that's a preventable issue your kitchen should address to ensure consistency and quality. Additionally, the noise level at the corner tables was overwhelming — it was nearly impossible to carry on a conversation. Some acoustic treatments on the walls or ceiling could make a huge difference in creating a more enjoyable dining environment.
Food was very tasty! Good prices. Service was slow between courses but they were very friendly people. I'm recommending to my friends!
Diane
Outstanding on every level. Food, service and atmosphere all excellent. One of the most memorable meals you will ever have.
ARMANDO
the smoked trout is absolutely delicious, so is the salad "little gems". Our pasta dish was delayed a bit longer than normal, but was brought in as soon as we asked. Marisela was our person who delivered the food and she was outstanding.
Tim
Really great food, lively atmosphere, friendly service. However, we only received three of the five dishes we ordered and were then presented a bill when we declined dessert. Very strange.
Charles
Wonderful food, as always, and terrific servers. Cocktails were great, and very reasonably priced. I just wish the noise level went down a notch. But it wasn't crazy loud. This restaurant remains a consistently great place for dinner.
The food at Nopa is fantastic. My youngest and I shared Ya Ya's fried chicken. The skin was crispy and the meat was hot and moist. The trout latkes are a must.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food as always, the latkes and the cider cocktail were awesome. Only let down this time was the NY strip steak, it had a really prominent line of chewy inedible sinew running through the middle of it that made cutting + eating it difficult. For a $68 steak I was a bit disappointed.
We always have a great time at Nopa! The food and service are excellent. For entrees we ordered the pork chop and duck and both were so delicious. We finished the meal with the pecan pie sundae which was lovely with the rosemary ice cream. It was great since it was a new dessert item that we were able to provide feedback.
Food and service were both outstanding. Portions were huge. We like to take our time and they totally spaced courses out perfectly. One of the best restaurant experiences we've ever had. And yes, it is ridiculously loud. But can't wait to go back!
Great outdoor meal! I only gave 4 stars for food because the medium rare burger was medium. All was delicious though! Cozy, intimate, great service.
Great ambiance but almost too loud for conversation. The food was disappointing. Very limited menu of main courses and they weren't terribly interesting. Trout appetizer was excellent, the rest was mediocre frankly.
Another great meal at Nopa. Great and lively atmosphere inside. Awesome and changing by-the-glass wine list. Amazing outdoor parklet that is well-heated. The fried chicken is absolutely amazing.
As always NOPA never disappoints. Booked high top but came early and was given a regular seat which we requested and were so grateful for. The food is so so good. It makes me tear up. From the humble salads to the amazingly executed flatbread to the desserts and the unparalleled best espresso martini in the city, NOPA is just the best experience one could ask for from a foodie city like SF. However - the stand out??? Our server. Margo was a gem of a server and I can't remember a time when I went out and was treated so lovingly. Just for that alone- this place deserves a 10 star rating. It's true that even if a place were mediocre - which NOPA is not- the best measure of a restaurant is its service at its heart. Margo embodies that and so much more. Thank you. We absolutely loved our time here.
The burger was not as good as I remember it. The bun was not great though the meat was delicious. Had to wait over 30 minutes for my burger.
I've dined at NOPA many times before and have always enjoyed excellent meals and experiences. Unfortunately, my visit last night was quite disappointing. Both the white beans and broccolini were heavily over-salted, and the steak was badly charred — with an unmistakably burnt flavor. When I mentioned this to the manager, I was told that a replacement would taste the same because “that's how we grill our steaks.” With respect, properly grilled steaks develop a Maillard sear, not a burnt taste that one has to discard from the mouth. If flare-ups are causing grease burn, that's a preventable issue your kitchen should address to ensure consistency and quality. Additionally, the noise level at the corner tables was overwhelming — it was nearly impossible to carry on a conversation. Some acoustic treatments on the walls or ceiling could make a huge difference in creating a more enjoyable dining environment.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was very tasty! Good prices. Service was slow between courses but they were very friendly people. I'm recommending to my friends!
Outstanding on every level. Food, service and atmosphere all excellent. One of the most memorable meals you will ever have.
the smoked trout is absolutely delicious, so is the salad "little gems". Our pasta dish was delayed a bit longer than normal, but was brought in as soon as we asked. Marisela was our person who delivered the food and she was outstanding.
Really great food, lively atmosphere, friendly service. However, we only received three of the five dishes we ordered and were then presented a bill when we declined dessert. Very strange.
Wonderful food, as always, and terrific servers. Cocktails were great, and very reasonably priced. I just wish the noise level went down a notch. But it wasn't crazy loud. This restaurant remains a consistently great place for dinner.
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