Mountain House

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   James

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The drive takes a bit to get there but the view is beautiful. I ordered the fettuccini with white truffles, elk burger with brioche bun, and banana coconut cream pie. The fettuccini portion was small but tasted great. The elk burger was just ok and only had cheese and grilled onions so it was missing flavor. I would have liked it if they added tomatoes, avocado, and maybe some spices. The banana coconut pie had a hard crust and was just ok. It tasted like a cheap pastry you would buy at a grocery store so maybe their pastry maker was out for the evening. The book & mahogany drink was excellent! I like scotch and manhattans and this drink hit the spot. My guests had a rib eye and I tried it, it was cooked perfect and tasted great! So your experience will vary based upon the food. The service was just ok. They charged me for having bread while waiting for my guests but then brought over bread for free with our meal. It felt weird. Ultimately, it was a decent experience. Too long of a drive for an ok meal. Not quite sure what all the hype was other than the nice drinks. Staff needs training on etiquette and charging for bread is just weird for a fine dining when food is marked up to make up for basic amenities like bread. Gratuity is automatically charged which is likely why the service was a bit off. Drinks took over 15 minutes so the bar seems to be behind. I eat at many fine dining restaurants so I guess my past experiences set my expectations. I could see potential down the road, but they have a bit to go before they get there.
   

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   Rod

   VIP

   San Francisco

   29 reviews

   2.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The wagyu (some sort of Aus/NZ hybrid) definitely wasn't worthy of the $60 upcharge (in addition to the prix fixe). The cut was just too chewy. The second entree was ordered without onions. Well, it arrived with onions.... Does one send it back and have one person in your party staring at everyone else eating while their dish is being remade? The person delivering entrees from the kitchen was about as stiff as a board. He's likely a high school or college kid hired for the holidays, but someone failed to train him in some basic server skills. Desserts were middle of the road, especially given the holiday season. Flourless chocolate cake and creme brulee a couple days before Christmas? Trying not to come across as being picky here, but I've had better dining experiences here before. Maybe it was an "off night," but it's hard to give a pass given the reputation and prices.
   

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   Steven

   VIP

   San Francisco

   36 reviews

   3.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and service as usual thats wht we keep coning back
   

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   Janelle

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is a gem especially during the holidays! The chefs are incredible and over deliver on quality and quantity. The decor and fireplaces make this place unique and special: cozy mountain vibes.
   

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   Tyler

   San Francisco

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our second visit to Mountain House, and definitely not our last. Service is top notch, and the food is so tasty…and the setting can’t be beat.
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   San Francisco

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really special place... excellent food, a beautiful restaurant like a time machine to a great past, great service, and good value! This is my thrid visit and it is always this good.
   

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   Alfonso

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Mountain House Restaurant, and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely fantastic, with every dish prepared to perfection and full of flavor. The service was outstanding—attentive, warm, and made us feel truly special on our special day. It was the perfect place to celebrate such a significant milestone. Highly recommend
   

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   Grecia

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The atmosphere is very cozy , the service is amazing !
   

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   Scott

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, drinks, service and decor. We will be coming back again soon!
   

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    Susanna

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is the place to go for a very special evening out. We like the glassed-in Forest Room which has a great view of the beautiful redwood grove. The choices on the pre fixe menu are all delicious and the ambience can't be beat. The only thing I wish could be improved is that, due to the hard surfaces of the glass and walls, it gets a bit loud in there with all the people talking and the music playing. It can be a little challenging if you are hard of hearing and/or need to wear hearing aids. In spite of that, you can't beat the food and the setting!
    

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