Its been a while since I have been here. Loved it before, still loving it now. Food was excellent! Enjoyed the tuna tartare and the shrimp&lobster risotto! Shared the special apple bread pudding with cream! Service was attentive and thoughtful! The space beautiful in its natural light. Would always recommend.
Mary
Wonderful experience at the Rotunda! The waiter was aware that there was a food allergy by one of the guests and ensured the order would have no issues with cross contamination. Lovely ambience! Will visit again soon.
Stephanie
The staff were attentive, welcoming, and very helpful. They seamlessly timed everything with the food service and were very friendly and caring without disrupting the experience. The food was delicious and the ambience was perfect for a Saturday brunch.
Chris
Came for my cousin's birthday. Ralph and Virgilio were awesome and so was the rest of the team. I had to make a few changes to the size of my party and reservation time which Sacha accommodated with no issue. Will be back. Need to also mention the interior is beautiful.
Diane
The Rotunda offers a stunning view of Union Square and a well edited menu. I always look forward to the popover with strawberry butter to start the meal. The service and food were both outstanding.
Ann
Out of all the times I've dined here, the service was the absolute worst this time around. Our server was not attentive whatsoever. Never checked in on us, never filled our waters or teapots. And even charged us extra for popovers. I don't mind that the 20% gratuity is tacked on, but at least give us acceptable service! HORRIBLE.
Catherine
This is the best classic afternoon tea in San Francisco in terms of the deliciousness of the food, the warmth of the service, the beauty of the restaurant, and the value for what you pay.
Sheila
I love dining at the Rotunda; it is a very unique experience in the city. It is not an experience to be rushed and their excellent service staff understands that. The service is always outstanding, the food is always excellent, and it's just an overall wonderful atmosphere to be in, especially to celebrate special occasions. Thank you to the Rotunda staff, for consistently providing an excellent experience.
M
Let's say that you, a friend, or a loved one is immunocompromised, wanting to get out and celebrate something special like a birthday, but can't: A) be in large crowds, unmasked B) must remain out of the sun due to medications, making you photosensitive C) unable to wear a lovely frock but can manage wearing clean casual clothes due to pain or constant doctor's visits and D) fabulous Don't be droll, darling, come to The Rotunda. Consider fashionable patrons part of the ambiance. The staff is kind, attentive, thoughtful, and looks you in the eye. (Hi Pam and Charlie, we loved you and your colleagues) The food: The strawberry butter is everything to that pop-over, and you will devour it post-chicken consume cup to warm your soul. We were fine with the truffle fries, but my love: the lobster bisque soup healed me. True story. We enjoyed one of their specials: the petrale fish with buttery lemon sauce was perfect. They made their own cous-cous like pasta, which danced with the earthy truffles to add balance, and the asparagus was crisp and fresh to clean the palate. This dish alone could increase skin cell turnover and make your hair shiny. But wait. There is more. We tried two pots of tea: Bali and Nuit a Versailles. I especially loved the latter, and I could almost hear Miss Marple whispering nearby, "More tea, Vicar?" Vanilla ice cream and Niemun Marcus chocolate chip cookie was enough for two. The set-up: go before noon, on a weekday if possible, and choose a table away from the glass ceilings. You will avoid the crowds (the cushy seats with the high backs and the enormity of the space also helps), plus you'll still be able to have a fantastic view. If you need more room, then choose a table under the glass ceiling and definitely choose to go in the morning. By noon, people start coming in, and at night, it may be busier (though even more beautiful with the evening lights filtering through the ceiling decor).
Kim
I love The Rotunda, but this experience didn't live up to the norm. The lady (who is not new) who brought the popovers and butter to the table placed everything down in a slightly-less-than-gentle manner. They had just run out of the bottle of wine we ordered (this happens, of course). My friend had the crab & shrimp Louie salad, which generally is beautifully presented on the plate. We both commented that it looked kind of "disheveled." My crab melt was delicious, and perfectly grilled, yet, again, was not very appealing to the eye. Sliced on the diagonal and crisscrossed on the plate. Nothing else. Granted, we ordered the truffle fires, so they came in their container, while chips or regular fries would have occupied the plate. But...maybe a sprig of green or something? The soups we started with were delicious--gazpacho with crab and a corn veloute. The reason for the three stars for the food has nothing to do with us. Rather it was the smell of the less-than-fresh ling cod which was served to two guests at the table next to ours.
The Rotunda has been and continues to be our most favorite place to go for family reunions and special occasions. Great food, impeccable service, and wonderful experiences. Highly recommend
Savrina
The staff's provide incredible service. As far as sitting next to some of the guest. God help me on that note. Guest needs to be mindful of other people while having personal unnecessary conversations surrounding their peers. This a place you unwind,relax, enjoy the ambience, quality cuisine & the beautiful staff highly respects everybody. The experienced staff makes it a memorable experience. I will definitely return for tea time for two. ? Thank you all for your kindness.
MayatheFoodie
Surprisingly, I was able to book reservations for lunch on a Saturday. It was a last-minute reservation celebrating our fifth wedding year anniversary since we were already downtown for a massage close by. We always love going to the rotunda, but it has been a while now that we have a toddler and a newborn. The service was great and the ambience is always gorgeous. Their menu seems to stick to the classics with a seasonal menu of a few items. We stuck to what we traditionally like such as the lobster club and the Dungeness crab sandwich. We missed the popovers with the strawberry butter. My husband scarfed two popovers down before our meal was served. Fortune's we brought an extra one home for our daughter. We also upgraded our meal to a salad instead of chips.. trying to be carb conscious. We were given two chocolates to bring home. We love the little touches and appreciate going to celebrate our Anniversary.
David
Had not been back in a long time. Thought lunch best ever. Dahn took create care of us as our server. Corn soup best ever and opting of crab Louis was fantastic. Lovely venue and everything was classy but not overstated.
Noel
Dining at the Rotunda is always a special treat. The staff and hosts always treat dining guests like royalty. Always! The delicious range of menu items is excellent and vegetarian/vegan dishes are thoughtfully included in the menu. Cocktails and wine choices are well curated and presented. We loved our server, Hi'iaka, who addressed us by our names in our party of four on each return to our table. Her service delivery was above and beyond expectations. Thank you for a delightful lunch The Rotunda!
Its been a while since I have been here. Loved it before, still loving it now. Food was excellent! Enjoyed the tuna tartare and the shrimp&lobster risotto! Shared the special apple bread pudding with cream! Service was attentive and thoughtful! The space beautiful in its natural light. Would always recommend.
Wonderful experience at the Rotunda! The waiter was aware that there was a food allergy by one of the guests and ensured the order would have no issues with cross contamination. Lovely ambience! Will visit again soon.
The staff were attentive, welcoming, and very helpful. They seamlessly timed everything with the food service and were very friendly and caring without disrupting the experience. The food was delicious and the ambience was perfect for a Saturday brunch.
Came for my cousin's birthday. Ralph and Virgilio were awesome and so was the rest of the team. I had to make a few changes to the size of my party and reservation time which Sacha accommodated with no issue. Will be back. Need to also mention the interior is beautiful.
The Rotunda offers a stunning view of Union Square and a well edited menu. I always look forward to the popover with strawberry butter to start the meal. The service and food were both outstanding.
Out of all the times I've dined here, the service was the absolute worst this time around. Our server was not attentive whatsoever. Never checked in on us, never filled our waters or teapots. And even charged us extra for popovers. I don't mind that the 20% gratuity is tacked on, but at least give us acceptable service! HORRIBLE.
This is the best classic afternoon tea in San Francisco in terms of the deliciousness of the food, the warmth of the service, the beauty of the restaurant, and the value for what you pay.
I love dining at the Rotunda; it is a very unique experience in the city. It is not an experience to be rushed and their excellent service staff understands that. The service is always outstanding, the food is always excellent, and it's just an overall wonderful atmosphere to be in, especially to celebrate special occasions. Thank you to the Rotunda staff, for consistently providing an excellent experience.
Let's say that you, a friend, or a loved one is immunocompromised, wanting to get out and celebrate something special like a birthday, but can't: A) be in large crowds, unmasked B) must remain out of the sun due to medications, making you photosensitive C) unable to wear a lovely frock but can manage wearing clean casual clothes due to pain or constant doctor's visits and D) fabulous Don't be droll, darling, come to The Rotunda. Consider fashionable patrons part of the ambiance. The staff is kind, attentive, thoughtful, and looks you in the eye. (Hi Pam and Charlie, we loved you and your colleagues) The food: The strawberry butter is everything to that pop-over, and you will devour it post-chicken consume cup to warm your soul. We were fine with the truffle fries, but my love: the lobster bisque soup healed me. True story. We enjoyed one of their specials: the petrale fish with buttery lemon sauce was perfect. They made their own cous-cous like pasta, which danced with the earthy truffles to add balance, and the asparagus was crisp and fresh to clean the palate. This dish alone could increase skin cell turnover and make your hair shiny. But wait. There is more. We tried two pots of tea: Bali and Nuit a Versailles. I especially loved the latter, and I could almost hear Miss Marple whispering nearby, "More tea, Vicar?" Vanilla ice cream and Niemun Marcus chocolate chip cookie was enough for two. The set-up: go before noon, on a weekday if possible, and choose a table away from the glass ceilings. You will avoid the crowds (the cushy seats with the high backs and the enormity of the space also helps), plus you'll still be able to have a fantastic view. If you need more room, then choose a table under the glass ceiling and definitely choose to go in the morning. By noon, people start coming in, and at night, it may be busier (though even more beautiful with the evening lights filtering through the ceiling decor).
I love The Rotunda, but this experience didn't live up to the norm. The lady (who is not new) who brought the popovers and butter to the table placed everything down in a slightly-less-than-gentle manner. They had just run out of the bottle of wine we ordered (this happens, of course). My friend had the crab & shrimp Louie salad, which generally is beautifully presented on the plate. We both commented that it looked kind of "disheveled." My crab melt was delicious, and perfectly grilled, yet, again, was not very appealing to the eye. Sliced on the diagonal and crisscrossed on the plate. Nothing else. Granted, we ordered the truffle fires, so they came in their container, while chips or regular fries would have occupied the plate. But...maybe a sprig of green or something? The soups we started with were delicious--gazpacho with crab and a corn veloute. The reason for the three stars for the food has nothing to do with us. Rather it was the smell of the less-than-fresh ling cod which was served to two guests at the table next to ours.
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The Rotunda has been and continues to be our most favorite place to go for family reunions and special occasions. Great food, impeccable service, and wonderful experiences. Highly recommend
The staff's provide incredible service. As far as sitting next to some of the guest. God help me on that note. Guest needs to be mindful of other people while having personal unnecessary conversations surrounding their peers. This a place you unwind,relax, enjoy the ambience, quality cuisine & the beautiful staff highly respects everybody. The experienced staff makes it a memorable experience. I will definitely return for tea time for two. ? Thank you all for your kindness.
Surprisingly, I was able to book reservations for lunch on a Saturday. It was a last-minute reservation celebrating our fifth wedding year anniversary since we were already downtown for a massage close by. We always love going to the rotunda, but it has been a while now that we have a toddler and a newborn. The service was great and the ambience is always gorgeous. Their menu seems to stick to the classics with a seasonal menu of a few items. We stuck to what we traditionally like such as the lobster club and the Dungeness crab sandwich. We missed the popovers with the strawberry butter. My husband scarfed two popovers down before our meal was served. Fortune's we brought an extra one home for our daughter. We also upgraded our meal to a salad instead of chips.. trying to be carb conscious. We were given two chocolates to bring home. We love the little touches and appreciate going to celebrate our Anniversary.
Had not been back in a long time. Thought lunch best ever. Dahn took create care of us as our server. Corn soup best ever and opting of crab Louis was fantastic. Lovely venue and everything was classy but not overstated.
Dining at the Rotunda is always a special treat. The staff and hosts always treat dining guests like royalty. Always! The delicious range of menu items is excellent and vegetarian/vegan dishes are thoughtfully included in the menu. Cocktails and wine choices are well curated and presented. We loved our server, Hi'iaka, who addressed us by our names in our party of four on each return to our table. Her service delivery was above and beyond expectations. Thank you for a delightful lunch The Rotunda!
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