Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

4.1 (815)

$31 to $50

Seafood

450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people

11 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Ula is a beautiful European Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar in San Francisco. Sip your martini or quality wine with a seafood-centric menu that has a focus on raw, roasted, and grilled fish and various roasted and grilled meats, pasta, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan selections. The restaurant is maximalist art deco with fixtures that depict jellyfish, oysters, and grand maritime vessels. Just a hop from Union Square, the delightfully vintage dining room begs to be paired with a nostalgic trolley ride and a stroll through the heart of the city. Dining is available inside only (and you wouldn’t want it any other way). We look forward to serving you. From the Mediterranean with Love. All welcome.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, French
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–22:00
Phone number
(415) 999-4950
Website
http://www.ulasf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Victor Cedillo
Catering
Memorable events have a superb home at Ula. Ula has had the privilege of being the venue of choice for wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more. Ula is recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining and group events in San Francisco.
Private party facilities
Memorable events have a superb home at Ula. Ula has had the privilege of being the venue of choice for wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more. Ula is recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining and group events in San Francisco.

Location
450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross Street
On Post Street in between Mason Street and Powell Street.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour (20% off entire check)
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 12:00 - 17:00
Happy Hour is daily from 3 to 5 PM with 20% off entire check for dining or bar with a la carte menu.
Ula-la Thursday Happy Hour (20% off entire check)
Multiple dates available
Sat - 17:00 - 21:30
Ula-la Thursday Happy Hour every week with our resident DJ Mai Azarov bringing the European Apéro vibes. RSVP for complimentary Rosé upon arrival. Happy Hour is 20% off entire check for dining or bar with a la carte menu every Thursdays 3 to 7 PM.

Popular dishes

What 815 people are saying

Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar offers a "beautiful interior" with a special sea-themed decor, including unique lighting fixtures. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like lamb chops, paella, and tapas. Despite some service inconsistencies, the atmosphere is "great" for a memorable dining experience.

815 Reviews

M
Mary
San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit was so pleasurable! Ula kept the amazing Farallons decor, which is beautiful. We were seated on the edge of the main dining room, which we had to ourselves for the first hour before it started to fill up. (Even as tables around us filled in, it was still quiet enough to have a conversation, which was nice.) Ezekiel was our waiter and he was so nice and informative. We had the bread service, which is focaccia. It was good, but honestly I'd rather have had SF sourdough or garlic bread. I had Agnolotti -- "dungeness crab ricotta pillow ravioli, rock shrimp, corn, fava bean, roasted sundried tomato sauce." It was a very generous plate and a lovely medley of flavors. My husband had the salmon -- "pan seared Atlantic salmon, cauliflower rice, kale, chickpea, corn, lobster parsley butter." Ezekiel was accommodating when we requested the salmon not be sushi and it came out perfectly. For dessert we shared a creme brulee, which was excellent, and my husband had an Affogato. It was a special evening for us, which we did not mention to the staff, and everyone at Ula made it even more so because that's the way they are. I'd recommend to anyone looking for good food in an amazing setting.
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Glenn VIP
San Francisco Bay Area294 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think Ula has excellent food. Their wines are excellent. We had the Napa sparkling wine and the Pinot by the goas and they were both excellent. We started with the chick pea soup and it was delicious and unique. Then we had the cured salmon salad which was also delicious and unique. Then we had the crab cakes which were pretty small, but very delicious. The. We had the lamb meatballs which were pretty good. And finally the salmon fillets were outstanding. This restaurant is beautiful and it keeps a lot of the style of the former Farallon. It was not crowded. But it should be.
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MarkCoyte
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The first problem was sitting in crumbs in my booth. The bread service, once excellent is now mediocre. The $20 class of cabernet had particulate matter. I ordered my steak medium rare and was served a well done steak. I enjoyed the octopus when eaten with the provided tomatoes, cucumbers and pickles. The waiter provided a complementary chocolate dessert, which was the best dish of the evening. I seldom write reviews, but my experience needs to be shared.
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Jo VIP
San Francisco Bay Area65 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here & I was pleasantly surprised. ( I had dined in same location when it was Farallon restaurant ). My friend & I shared 4 tapas…. All were good & were more than we could finish. The 4 scallops on top of polenta cubes were the only small plate. Salad with cured salmon, bowl of various olives, tuna tartar were generous, & the beef carpaccio was larger than an entree at many restaurants. The last was our least favorite because it had ( can’t believe I’m saying this lol ) too much cheese. The bread was also generous & delicious. There are a few gluten free & vegan options. We took home leftovers, so didn’t have room to try any of the desserts. 20% service is included in the bill, & we unexpectedly received a 10% discount because we attended a play at the SF Playhouse located in the same 1925 Gothic hotel. Service was gracious & attentive. & the setting is special: the main dining room was previously a swimming pool ( the original gold arches & ceiling murals show some wear from time, humidity & pool chemicals ), the decor has been updated in an sea theme with modern sea urchin & jellyfish chandeliers, anemone lamps & chairs with nautilus shaped tufting. As in so many places, the music was louder than I would like, but it did not interfere with our conversation. Located just off Union square, a 5 block walk from Bart & there are numerous garages in the area ( good idea to reserve a spot ). In all, Ula is a fun & fancy place for lunch or dinner.
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Veronica
Denver / Colorado8 reviews
2.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Outdated classic restaurant. The seafood did not taste fresh. We didn’t finish anything. Scallops were overcooked. Oysters were the worst I’ve ever had. Would never return to this tourist trap spot.
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Don
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, outstanding service and great ambience. This has to be one of the best restaurants in a city known for great restaurants.
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Peter
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful space. Very good service. Very good oysters. Many of the dishes had the same uninspired sauce.
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Russ
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The meals were very nice, the lamb chops were excellent and the paella was big with lots of seafood. Our waiter was excellent, however he had to take over because after almost 20 minutes our actual waiter was too busy and didn’t come to our table at all. This happens but the first waiter then simply ignored us for the remainder of the evening. I believe our waiter ended up being Evan, and I have nothing but compliments for him.
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Ethan
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and staff were very courteous. Tuna steak and grilled sea bass were tender and flavorful.
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Michael VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an exquisite experience! First of all, you can’t beat the beautiful interior! Secondly, the service is attentive and courteous. Finally, the food is delicious. I had the octopus carpaccio and the paella with a glass of Sancerre. I highly recommend this place. If you’re attending the theatre, which I was, you get a discount.
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FAQs

Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 999-4950.

Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 815 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

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450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Cross Street
On Post Street in between Mason Street and Powell Street.
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Victor Cedillo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ulasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 999-4950
Catering
Memorable events have a superb home at Ula. Ula has had the privilege of being the venue of choice for wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more. Ula is recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining and group events in San Francisco.
Private party facilities
Memorable events have a superb home at Ula. Ula has had the privilege of being the venue of choice for wedding events, team dinners, business luncheons, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, graduations, and more. Ula is recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining and group events in San Francisco.

Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour (20% off entire check)

Ula-la Thursday Happy Hour (20% off entire check)

Popular dishes

Salmon

Lamb Chops

Tuna Tartare

Menu

What 815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar restaurant rated?

Is Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar currently accepting bookings?

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