Red Window
500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
(415) 757-0600
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This is my favorite restaurant in San Francisco! The food & drinks are always so delicious. I highly recommend the patatas bravas & the octopus. The lamb pasta is also incredible. Service can be hit or miss but the food definitely makes up for it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came in for dinner last night and the food was delicious! Em was the best server, such a sweet person. Will definitely come back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is everything that's special about San Francisco. Intersection of wonderful atmosphere, service, food, and live music. We were served by Melody, what a light! Thank you so much Red Window for all that you do
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Em was our sever Thursday evening and she gave us the most amazing experience! She was so sweet & the recommendations she gave us were phenomenal. The bravas, brussels & short ribs were 10/10. The drinks were amazing as well! The spritzes are definitely the way to go!
We will be back very soon!
Food: 5
Service: 5
The host was terrible! The passief agressief behaviour was through the roof…
The food was great though…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
The banana bread was to die for, I had to order it twice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibe was perfect, food was really tasty and well presented, and the cocktails were sooooo good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty food and quick, friendly service. Highly recommend their mocktails!
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and atmosphere were good. Didn't like the cocktails they have
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Our server was very kind and attentive. The food was fantastic and it was a nice atmosphere. 
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Happy there was live music while I enjoyed an Espresso Martini. The waitress was nice and friendly with a positive vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Red Window is a busy North Beach spot, right on the hill of Columbus and one of the area’s liveliest corners.
There are a few outdoor seats plus a lean-to style covered section that feels like a leftover from the Covid days. Sitting outside can get windy, even in summer, so worth keeping in mind when picking a table. Inside the vibe is buzzy, though the decor feels a bit eclectic without quite nailing the boho look it seems to be going for. Service is where they shine: the hostess at the door was fantastic, really welcoming and clearly the face of the venue, and the staff throughout were polite and efficient.
The food and drink themselves are fairly average, mid-level tourist fare, but the energy of the place and the service lift it.
The patatas bravas came out in a slightly unusual style, more like wafer-thin duck-fat potatoes that had been twice-cooked and cut into neat shapes. I’ve seen that approach before, but never in a bravas. It worked fine, though I imagine a few Spanish purists might be shaking their heads!
Best reason to go? On Friday and Saturday nights they host a funk band at the front, which is brilliant fun and makes the whole visit feel like much better value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food was excellent, and the outdoor live music was a nice touch! Highly recommend the paella balls. The octopus was also very refreshing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing atmosphere for drinks in the sun on a Saturday afternoon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meatballs, potatoes, and churros were amazing. Sangria wasn’t my favorite, but their al pastor marg was solid + generous wine pours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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