Red Tavern

4.7

217 Reviews

$30 and under

Russian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Child-friendly
Good for groups

We are located in the heart of
San Francisco Richmond district and are inviting you to the culinary adventure discovering how
Old World Eastern European cuisine meets contemporary American fare. Our menu offers an assortment of soups, salads, appetizers and main dishes ranging from familiar to exotic and will satisfy most discerning palate. We also serve family style banquet where friends share and enjoy variety of dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Russian, Eastern European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–22:00
Phone number
(415) 750-9090
Website
http://www.redtavernsf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We provide full service catering for any occasion serving all your needs - from elaborate weddings and corporate events to intimate parties gathering friends and family. You can choose from the a la carte or banquet menu or our catering team is able to prepare a wide range of "off menu" items to satisfy your taste and cravings
Private party facilities
Red Tavern is a love letter to Eastern European cuisine, serving traditional and modern food in SF's Richmond district.
Private party contact
Diana Shpak: (415) 750-9090

Location
2229 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
Area
Richmond District
Cross Street
24th Ave
Parking details
We are located in the heart of San Francisco Richmond district at 2229 Clement Street between 23rd and 24th Avenues. WE ARE OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!
Public transit
Muni #1 California and 22nd Avenue Stop Muni # 29 Clement and 25th Avenue Stop Muni # 38 Geary and 22nd Avenue Stop
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

OlivieUS$7.95
Russian Famous Holiday Salad with Eggs, Potatoes, Beef & Green Peas
Bulgarian SaladUS$8.95
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives, Bell Pepper & Feta Cheese
Summer SaladUS$8.50
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions & Sun Flower Seeds Oil or Sour Cream
Cucumber SaladUS$7.50
Dill, Onions & Sour Cream
Red Cabbage SaladUS$7.95
with Raisins & Sesame
Sour Cabbage SaladUS$7.50
with Onions & Potatoes

Appetizer

Zucchini PancakesUS$12.95
with Smoked Salmon Tartar & Cream Fraiche
Baltic HerringUS$8.95
Kalamata Olives & Chives
Meat BlintzesUS$7.75
Russian Blinys TowerUS$29.75
(Serves 2-3 people) with Smoked Fish & Salmon Caviar
Black RussianUS$68.00
American Osetra Black Caviar 2oz (56gr), Blinys & Condiments
Julienne CocotteUS$7.50
Sautéed Mushrooms & Grilled Chicken Baked in Three Cheese Blend
Polenta CakeUS$8.95
(Romanian Style Mamalyga) with Feta, Sour Cream & Drawn Butter
Butter Dipped EggplantUS$11.75
Eggplant Sauté, Onions & Fresh Tomatoes
Grilled Beef TongueUS$9.75
with Horseradish
Cup of Kalamata OlivesUS$6.00
Pan-Fried Potatoes Home StyleUS$9.95
with Garlic & Dill (serves 2-3 people)
Smoked Fish PlatterUS$14.95
Salmon & Sturgeon
Feta Cheese PlateUS$9.75
Fresh Herbs & Onions
Combination of Pickled VegetablesUS$9.75
Fried European SmeltUS$9.50
Lightly Buttered and Pan-Fried

Dough Course

Chicken PelmenyUS$11.00
Siberian Style PelmenyUS$11.00
Small Veal Dumplings
Fried PelmenyUS$11.00
Potato DumplingsUS$11.50
Vareniky
Sour Cherry DumplingsUS$12.95
Vareniky

Main Course

Beef StroganoffUS$18.95
Tender Strips of Beef with Mushrooms & Cream Sauce
Uzbek Rice PilafUS$15.75
Lamb, Rice & Spices
BitocheckUS$15.95
Marinated Pork Loin Lightly Buttered & Pan Fried
Rabbit StewUS$21.95
Slowly Braised with Shallots, Wine & Cream
Garlic Roasted Cornish HenUS$16.50
a la Tapaka
Pork Loin SchnitzelUS$15.95
Vienna Style
Cabbage RollsUS$14.95
Stuffed with Beef, Rice & Vegetables
Short Rib Beef StewUS$23.75
Slowly Roasted with Egg Pasta & Shallots
Filet of FishUS$15.75
Lightly Buttered & Pan Roasted
Chicken ShashlykUS$14.75
Marinated & Fire Grilled
Rack of LambUS$24.75
Fire Grilled
Lula KebobUS$14.75
Minced Lamb & Herbs
Tavern Meat PlatterUS$49.00
Rack of Lamb, Chicken Kebob & Lamb Lula (Serves 2-3 people)

Side Dishes

Tavern Potatoes
Buckwheat (Kasha)
Fried Cauliflower
Garlic Potatoes
Grilled Vegetables

Draft Beer & Beverages

Draft Beer

Stella Artois (Belgium)US$5.00
Spaten Premium (Germany)US$5.00
Staropramen (Czech)US$5.00
Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Germany)US$5.00

Bottled Beer

Baltika No. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9US$5.00
Fresh Fruit CompoteUS$4.00
KvasUS$3.00
Russian Root Beer
Pellegrino
Carbonated
- BottleUS$4.00
Borjomi Mineral Water
Carbonated
- BottleUS$3.00

Dessert

Napoleon CakeUS$6.50
Tender Famous Russian Holiday Vanilla Cream Cake
Poppyseed Crepe RollsUS$6.00
Savory Polish Dessert
Butterscotch Ice CreamUS$6.00
with Warm Sour Cherry
Vanilla Cream PuffsUS$6.50
with Caramel Sauce
ChernoslivUS$8.00
Sweet Prunes Stuffed with Caramelized Walnuts and Covered with Sweet Crème Fraiche
Russian Blinis for TwoUS$12.00
Thin Crepes Served With Homemade Fruit Preserve & Vanilla Crème Fraiche
Chocolate Ice CreamUS$6.00
Cheese BlintzesUS$8.00
Rolled with Sweet Farmer's Cheese & Raisins
NalivkaUS$5.00
Glass of Sweet Cherry Wine
KagorUS$5.00
Glass of Sweet Cherry Wine

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Red Tavern offers an authentic Russian dining experience in a "delightful" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, including standout dishes like blinis with caviar and beef stroganoff. With friendly, attentive staff, and charming decor, it's a memorable culinary destination perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

217 Reviews

M
Mia
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The white staff was very knowledgeable about the menu top 10 best meals I’ve ever eaten in my life
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jeff
San Francisco89 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here before and had wonderful experience. So tonight we brought two friends with us and they raved about it too. The food is really wonderful. It’s very clean and very good tasting well spiced everything about it was perfect so thanks guys.
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Elle
San Francisco26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great Russian food with an authentic Russian vibe. Nice waitstaff and atmos/art, and good food!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco89 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed every dish we ate! The service was excellent.
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Robert
San Francisco19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Pre-pandemic the food was better. Now it's a place nobody goes to any more.
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Gary VIP
San Francisco62 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Walking into the Red Tavern, you feel like you're in an eastern European city. I started off with the Borsch (beef, cabbage, and beet soup). Delicious and hearty. For my entree I selected the Beef Stroganoff served in a mini crock. Creamy with mushrooms and beef, covered by a flaky dough crust. Comes with kasha (buckwheat). Another hearty, tasty dish.
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Maureen
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a perfect Birthday Twins evening we had. The food was 100! And the service was excellent. Plus, such unique dining experience, with the authentic Russian cuisine. Visit this restaurant. You love it!!
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MichelleC VIP
San Francisco57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hard to judge the ambiance as we were there very early on a Sunday of a holiday weekend. However the atmosphere was delightful. It’s just as you would imagine a Russian tea room would be. The staff was friendly and helpful choosing unfamiliar dishes. The smoked fish bellinis were delicious and the stuffed cabbage reminded my husband of his grandmother’s. All in all a very good experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice. Good service, delicious food, pleasant atmosphere
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firsttimer
Los Angeles73 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A quaint little restaurant near some other great shops and areas to walk, and easy access from public transportation. The portions are small, but delicious and fresh. And the bread that is served before your meal is also very, very tasty. We didn't have dessert, but from what I saw at other tables, it looked really delicious and I hope to go back and try them!
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FAQs

Red Tavern does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Red Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 750-9090.

Red Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2229 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Additional information

Cross Street
24th Ave
Area
Richmond District
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Russian, Eastern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located in the heart of San Francisco Richmond district at 2229 Clement Street between 23rd and 24th Avenues. WE ARE OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!
Public transit
Muni #1 California and 22nd Avenue Stop Muni # 29 Clement and 25th Avenue Stop Muni # 38 Geary and 22nd Avenue Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.redtavernsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 750-9090
Catering
We provide full service catering for any occasion serving all your needs - from elaborate weddings and corporate events to intimate parties gathering friends and family. You can choose from the a la carte or banquet menu or our catering team is able to prepare a wide range of "off menu" items to satisfy your taste and cravings
Private party facilities
Red Tavern is a love letter to Eastern European cuisine, serving traditional and modern food in SF's Richmond district.
Private party contact
Diana Shpak: (415) 750-9090

Red Tavern

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Soup

BorschUS$6.95

SolyankaUS$8.95

KharchoUS$8.75

Pelmeny SoupUS$7.95

Salad

OlivieUS$7.95

Bulgarian SaladUS$8.95

Summer SaladUS$8.50

Cucumber SaladUS$7.50

Red Cabbage SaladUS$7.95

Sour Cabbage SaladUS$7.50

Appetizer

Zucchini PancakesUS$12.95

Baltic HerringUS$8.95

Meat BlintzesUS$7.75

Russian Blinys TowerUS$29.75

Black RussianUS$68.00

Julienne CocotteUS$7.50

Polenta CakeUS$8.95

Butter Dipped EggplantUS$11.75

Grilled Beef TongueUS$9.75

Cup of Kalamata OlivesUS$6.00

Pan-Fried Potatoes Home StyleUS$9.95

Smoked Fish PlatterUS$14.95

Feta Cheese PlateUS$9.75

Combination of Pickled VegetablesUS$9.75

Fried European SmeltUS$9.50

Dough Course

Chicken PelmenyUS$11.00

Siberian Style PelmenyUS$11.00

Fried PelmenyUS$11.00

Potato DumplingsUS$11.50

Sour Cherry DumplingsUS$12.95

Main Course

Beef StroganoffUS$18.95

Uzbek Rice PilafUS$15.75

BitocheckUS$15.95

Rabbit StewUS$21.95

Garlic Roasted Cornish HenUS$16.50

Pork Loin SchnitzelUS$15.95

Cabbage RollsUS$14.95

Short Rib Beef StewUS$23.75

Filet of FishUS$15.75

Chicken ShashlykUS$14.75

Rack of LambUS$24.75

Lula KebobUS$14.75

Tavern Meat PlatterUS$49.00

Side Dishes

Tavern Potatoes

Buckwheat (Kasha)

Fried Cauliflower

Garlic Potatoes

Grilled Vegetables

Draft Beer & Beverages

Draft Beer

Stella Artois (Belgium)US$5.00

Spaten Premium (Germany)US$5.00

Staropramen (Czech)US$5.00

Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Germany)US$5.00

Bottled Beer

Baltika No. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 or 9US$5.00

Fresh Fruit CompoteUS$4.00

KvasUS$3.00

Pellegrino

Borjomi Mineral Water

Dessert

Napoleon CakeUS$6.50

Poppyseed Crepe RollsUS$6.00

Butterscotch Ice CreamUS$6.00

Vanilla Cream PuffsUS$6.50

ChernoslivUS$8.00

Russian Blinis for TwoUS$12.00

Chocolate Ice CreamUS$6.00

Cheese BlintzesUS$8.00