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Prelude, San Francisco, CA

Prelude

4.6
4.6
66 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Sat 16:00–17:30
  • Phone number
    (415) 375-8041
  • Website
    http://www.preludesf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Celtin Hendrickson-Jones
  • Location
    333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    The conner of Clay and Battery on the ground floor of The Jay Hotel
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu

    US$140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join Chef Celtin for an unforgettable experience that evokes the warmth of Sunday suppers through an ever-evolving menu, celebrating seasonal produce and nostalgic dishes. Please note that due to our culinary process, we are unable to accommodate vegan or vegetarian options.

Menu

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude is a San Francisco gem offering "exceptional food, service, and ambiance" with a creative Southern cuisine twist. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "beautiful, luxe space." Highlights include the "unique cocktails" and "imaginative delicious food." With "attentive staff" and an "impressive menu," it's a must-visit destination.

66 Reviews

  1. Albert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and drinks. Every dish and drink were thoughtful and well balanced. Service is great as well! We'll be back for sure.

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  2. Everett

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner visit! The atmosphere, the food, the cleanliness of the restaurant and staff were a sight for sore eyes.

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  3. Craig

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Delicious food with a nice variety of choices! Gracious and attentive service! A stunningly beautiful ambiance! Overall an amazing evening... thanks, Prelude!!

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  4. Matthew

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great service, great drinks, no complaints from me!

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  5. Taylor

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great valentines experience with the love of my life. Food was amazing and staff was awesome.

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  6. Faith

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the decor and vibe inside. Very intimate bar, with a cozy but refined interior. It felt like you were eating in someone’s nice penthouse and not just another restaurant. Food is well executed and I liked the vintage feel of the bowls, plates, and serveware.

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  7. Patrick

    VIP

    Houston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exceptional, the service is outstanding, the cocktail menu is thoughtful, original and tasty, bespoke NA cocktails available as well for those avoiding spirits. Beautiful decor, great music selection and nearby parking.

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  8. Alexander

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal, really great cocktails. We had items off the al la carte menu, the pork belly, Snapper and Hominy grits were delicious (only change I'd suggest is maybe not pickled shrimp with the grits, might have benefited from something smoother, a butter poached shrimp?) A little pricey, but overall glad I went.

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  9. Brett

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambitious and creative take on Southern low country cuisine that elevates even the lowliest peasant dishes to rockstar status.

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  10. Dorian

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The whole entire experience was remarkable.

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Prelude is rated 4.6 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Prelude

333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The conner of Clay and Battery on the ground floor of The Jay Hotel
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Sat 16:00–17:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Celtin Hendrickson-Jones
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
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