Red Tavern
2229 Clement St, San Francisco
(415) 750-9090
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A delightful experience. Wonderful space, great waitstaff, yummy food. Looking forward to a return visit.
Today marked my first visit to Red Tavern, and I’m already counting the days until I return with friends in tow. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into a cozy, flavorful corner of culinary tradition.
The Kvass was a revelation—rich, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of beverage that speaks to craft and care, setting the tone for the rest of the meal. Then came the Goulyash: a hearty, aromatic dish that was entirely new to me. It was boldly seasoned, perfectly balanced, and so comforting that I found myself lingering over every bite.
Red Tavern doesn’t just serve food, it delivers an experience that warms you from the inside out. I’ll absolutely be returning with a full party, ready to share this fantastic find. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore something fresh and deeply rooted in tradition.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff, Beef Goulash
The food, atmosphere and service all goes to 5 stars. I already forgot that food can be delicious, but this place definitely will remind you how food taste should be!
Highly recommend this place!🤌🤌🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pelmeni, Borsch, Beef Stroganoff, Napoleon Cake, Blintzes, Rack of Lamb
We came at 8:20pm and they closed. But says open. We’re looking for parking 25 minutes for nothing.
Would highly recommend! We had the Borscht, Cucumber Salad, and Golabki.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Consistently delicious food and beautiful restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pelmeni, Borsch, Blintzes, Solyanka, Potato Zrazy
Very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious, thanks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borsch, Beef Stroganoff
They did a great job catering my wedding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blintzes
Very disappointed. First (and last) time here. The actual menu offered way fewer choices than shown here. I came especially for the borscht but was told it wouldn't be ready for an hour or two. It was 6:30 pm Saturday night. What the? I had the other soup which was “lemon with smoked meats.” It was an oily broth with some sliced thin sausages. Not great. I had the beef blintzes appetizer which were excellent. 2 small ones for $12. My date's grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, for $25 (with nothing else— no greens, no bread) did not seem grilled, and was boring. The mashed potatoes were dull and uninspired. How do you fail on mashed potatoes? The prices were easily 33% higher than shown on this site! The service was friendly but a little slow. The atmosphere was cute and quaint. Only 2 other couples, one speaking Russian. The restaurant had at least two long tables set up for a later banquet. Maybe thats whom they were cooking the borcsht for? And perhaps that's the only way to go. Much too expensive for the quality of the food. Not enough choices. Restaurant need to list the correct prices and have all menu items available when restaurant opens.
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We really liked beef stroganoff, schnitzel and goulash. Kompot was good. Golubtcy and zrazy - I never liked them before in general. I really hoped I would change my mind, but that didn't happen. We also had herring and hot tea - these were as expected. And we had an olivier salad, not my favorite version of it, but my husband didn't mind it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely outrageously good. Like, so freaking good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Red Tavern last year while I was attending GDC. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the service is great.
I ordered the blintzes which have beef inside, the potato zrazy, and shared the pelmeni and Russian syrniki with others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff, Pelmeni, Potato Zrazy, Vareniki
Kid-friendliness: Very Polite and friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff, Borsch, Golupsy
The white staff was very knowledgeable about the menu top 10 best meals I've ever eaten in my life
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