Red Window

500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco
(415) 757-0600

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Rachel Cipkins

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

Jo van Hasselt

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

Anne Aledia

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

Gigi Allen

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

Tymen Stulp

The host was terrible! The passief agressief behaviour was through the roof…
The food was great though…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Briar Quinn

The banana bread was to die for, I had to order it twice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Austin B

Vibe was perfect, food was really tasty and well presented, and the cocktails were sooooo good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex D

Very tasty food and quick, friendly service. Highly recommend their mocktails!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pranay Pradhan

The food and atmosphere were good. Didn't like the cocktails they have

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Nick

Our server was very kind and attentive. The food was fantastic and it was a nice atmosphere. 

Hit List

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

Kieran Manning

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

Jordan Madrigal

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

Edward Davies

Amazing atmosphere for drinks in the sun on a Saturday afternoon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rick Curry III

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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