Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

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

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   Glenn VIP

   San Francisco293 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   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 Francisco5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined today

   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 Francisco65 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 Francisco4 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 Francisco1 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 Francisco17 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 Francisco21 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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10. 朝傑

    Northern Taiwan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

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

    Good service and delicious food Really enjoy the dinner
    

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