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Commonwealth
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Eater
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David RApril 8, 2018First of all, the location is very understated so make sure you know the address. Food-wise we ordered 6 a la cart and 3 desserts (plenty). The ice cream desserts were the highlight.
Jon B.April 22, 2017Love the combination of flavors. In one seating I had dishes featuring ultra delicate, to super rustic. And at $85, one of the better tasting menu values in SF!
Melissa YuJuly 13, 2018Go for the tasting menu. It’s worth it. The smoked trout dish, seared scallops and burnt honey ice cream were the winners.
Gadi ShamiaAugust 8, 2017Back after two years. Much more consistent this time. I tried the tasting menu and most dishes were good or very good. Great experience, presentation and service.- Gadi ShamiaMarch 10, 2015Special and surprising menu. All dishes were complex and interesting. Some dishes were great, others just didn't work out. Happy I went there but not sure I will come again. Not an everyday place.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014This Mission restaurant serves New American fare with a nod to molecular gastronomy. It holds tight to the belief that cooking food at lower temperatures can make food perfect. Here, it does. Read more
Noah WeissOctober 10, 2012Double down on ordering the huge hunk of perfectly cooked pork belly with plum, pickled onions, and mustard seed. The fat has the texture of buttery bone marrow.
Bon Appetit MagazineMarch 30, 2011Chef Jason Fox harmonizes a dizzying array of int'l ingredients - including sea urchin w/ sweet potato tempura, chrysanthemum leaf, shiso, scallion, & yuzu kosho. Also try the squid & pork belly! Read more
Cristina DoniniDecember 19, 2016Absolutely delicious food, very researched, odd yet yummy combos. A great surprise! And very very nice and attentive service
Heather RodriguezFebruary 19, 2018Definitely worth the Michelin star. Great price, great food and great service. Would do again.
DomNovember 2, 2014The menu is absolutely unreal. The price is not insignificant, but the guided tasting tour with wine pairing will leave you floored.
Stephen BassmanApril 21, 2012Try the Peanut Butter Semifreddo, Chocolate Ganache, Frozen Popcorn, Caramel - Liquid nitrogen-frozen popcorn cream! Should be served at Michel Gondry's next movie screening.
Megan MastersJuly 7, 2012Spare your pocketbook the over priced under thought out tasting menu. Great ideas are not always brought to life. Overall: disappointment. At least I had good company.
Eddy BadrinaJuly 19, 2015Adventurous menu. Try the popcorn dumplings and the young hen. Flavor explosions in your mouth.
Mark MunroDecember 22, 2016Well executed, forgettable food. Try Mission Chinese next door for more of a 💥
Elizabeth BarelliDecember 13, 2014I was overall not impressed by the cuisine. Not sure if the chef changed, but I took the menu and felt like nothing was standing out. Also after 5 or 6 plates, I was still hungry. Definitely overrated
CameoAugust 4, 2012Definitely order the tasting menu and let the chef delight your palette. Popcorn purée? Why, yes!
Joel AntipuestoDecember 18, 2012Try the beets, fromage blanc, pumpernickel, watercress, sorrel, smoked hay oil - Enjoyed the tasting menu at Commonwealth. Highly recommended!
Alex SongAugust 12, 2013House soda is really good. Blackberry something or other. The celery sorbet dessert on the tasting menu is insane.
Alex KirschnerFebruary 18, 2012Sit at the bar on the end closest to the kitchen and watch the magic. Better than anything you will ever see on The Food Network.
Saveur MagazineApril 9, 2012It seems like utopia: affordable fine dining in San Francisco's Mission district, with a six-course tasting menu for $70, and $10 goes to charity. Read more
Alicia DunamsOctober 23, 2011Innovative concoctions, including lamb cheeks w/ sesame spaetzle and frozen popcorn, for dessert
jerome knappMarch 31, 2015I really enjoyed visiting alone and eating at the bar, talking to the waiters, and feeling the vibe of commonwealth. The tasting menu was like a playground for my mouth, too.
Piera TocciNovember 23, 2011Order the jerusalem artichokes w quinoa! Unbelievable. Best service as well
Peanut butter semifreddo with frozen popcorn is worth fighting over.
- EaterJuly 10, 2013Great food paired with the sleek, Mission-hip atmosphere, reasonable prices for the high-end fare, and the charitable outreach of the space, it's a hard combination not to love. [Eater 38 Member]
hailee h.August 30, 2010the narwhal is so magical. I think I'm in love. I might date the squid dish on the side, though.
Brigitte BieyroAugust 6, 2017Not mentioned on their website, but they have a vegetarian tasting menu.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 355-1500
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