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State Bird Provisions

State Bird Provisions

New American Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, and Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$
Fillmore District, San Francisco
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    Wilson F.
    "modern American food dim sum style"(12 Tips)
    Bommy
    "Almond biscuits with duck liver mousse"(8 Tips)
    Jose P.
    "Try the CA state bird with provisions"(5 Tips)
    Susan H.
    "Always get the burrata..."(13 Tips)
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  • Bill D.
    Bill DDecember 8, 2017
    Food was innovative and tasty. Some items were pretty rich. The wine pours small and pricey ($15 was the least expensive). Corkage fee is $30 each for the first two bottles. Service was Great!
  • Marianne N.heart icon on user image
    Marianne NJune 17, 2018
    Didn’t like that the walk-ins were seated before us (despite us having a reservation) but the space is nice, the food is interesting. The quail, dumplings, carrot mochi and pork belly were memorable.
  • Dhruv B.
    Dhruv BNovember 29, 2012
    Great date spot. Can't miss: Quail eggs, state bird with provisions (best fried poultry in SF), burrata, tuna tartare & ice cream sandwich. Skip the hibiscus and horchata. Decent pancakes & dumplings.
  • Frances J.
    Frances JamesDecember 1, 2014
    Excellent. Some of the best food in the city. American cuisine done Dim Sum style. Walk up at 5pm with only 2 of you and you might get a seat at the bar.
  • Calvin T.heart icon on user image
    Calvin TingDecember 24, 2014
    Start with the chanterelle toast ($3) and end with the shot of peanut milk ($2). Unique, tasty, and practically free relative to the rest of your bill.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 21, 2014
    Lively, exciting, and flavorful, the nouveau dim sum-style dinner at State Bird is as high energy as it is delicious.
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014
    I really love the energy of this place. I had rabbit and tuna fish dumplings, fantastic curried rabbit, bone marrow with chanterelle mushrooms and more.
  • Nate L.heart icon on user image
    Nate LawlerJuly 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite restaurant in San Francisco! I prefer going with a bigger group to try more things but it is tough to get a table.
  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiJuly 25, 2015
    Underwhelming and overhyped. Had to think hard for a favorite dish. Liked the fregola summer salad, pork belly, and sweetbreads. Ice cream sandwich was good too.
  • joahnnaheart icon on user image
    joahnnaDecember 1, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is delicious. Cool concept - small servings so you get to try different dishes. Personally prefer this over the progress next door.
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolFebruary 22, 2018
    Love everything: dim sum, tapas, desserts, wine list. Cool atmosphere and lovely service
  • Jeff M.heart icon on user image
    Jeff MartensMarch 12, 2017
    Everything is amazing! You can have a fantastic meal off of the dim sum style offering, but the menu also has some fantastic items.
  • Luka
    LukaFebruary 6, 2015
    A signature SF restaurant serving inventive contemporary American food with lines starting at 4pm. Pork Belly Citrus Salad ($7) is a must Read more
  • Doug d.heart icon on user image
    Doug de WetJuly 20, 2015
    The fried quail, aka CA state bird with provisions, and anchovy-tomato toast were our favorites of the night, highly recommended.
  • Shirley L.heart icon on user image
    Shirley LiuFebruary 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Def get the sturgeon pancake, hamachi, state bird, duck, and ice cream sandwiches! Get a reservation or show up and wait in line at 5pm for 530 seating.
  • Jon
    JonJuly 22, 2014
    There are lots of walk-in spots, but I tried arriving at 4:45pm on a Monday and missed out on the 5:30 sitting. Suggest 4:30pm, or you may have to wait till 9pm or later to be seated.
  • John T.
    John The BastardJune 16, 2013
    Everything is delicious, but if you get nothing else, get these: Garlic Bread with BurrataPork Belly Plum SaladSweet Corn & Mt Tam 'Shortstack'Duck Liver Mousse w/ Almond Biscotti
  • Marta T.heart icon on user image
    Marta TapperoDecember 17, 2016
    I honestly expected more. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Some plates are unique such as the mousse foie. However other ones are just good, not exceptional. Price is acceptable. No cocktails.
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MApril 22, 2018
    Probably my favorite dining experience ever! Great for special occasions. Make sure to save room for dessert!!
  • Natalie K.heart icon on user image
    Natalie KDecember 27, 2018
    Everything here was good. Standout dishes were the cauliflower fried rice a la plancha, Dungeness crab, and scallops.
  • Runqiu C.heart icon on user image
    Runqiu CaiAugust 24, 2015
    Got a taskrabbit to wait 1.5 hours before opening. Get the State Bird (fried quail). Dimsum style. Good service.
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureSeptember 27, 2013
    Waiters roam the room serving innovative small bites from dim-sum-style carts. The seafood selections are particularly worth flagging down for delicacies like black-garlic aioli on a fried nori chip.
  • Jamie F.heart icon on user image
    Jamie FongMay 3, 2016
    Everything is good here!! Can't go wrong with any of the choices they have here.
  • Katie C.heart icon on user image
    Katie CongletonJune 20, 2015
    Everything was delicious, both from the menu and the trays & carts passing by - but the dessert milk was the absolute best part!
  • Sarah L.heart icon on user image
    Sarah LaneSeptember 5, 2014
    Truly one of the best damn meals you'll have in SF. Sample everything.
  • Rob A.heart icon on user image
    Rob AtkinsonJanuary 22, 2017
    Innovative format, with both off the menu and dim sum options. Everything is fairly small, so if it looks good just go for it
  • Benjamin E.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin EkmanMarch 30, 2018
    The ice cream sandwich (in the picture) was great and a big size dessert!
  • Iris W.
    Iris WillowOctober 24, 2013
    Quail, lobster salad, octopus, burrata garlic bread and birdseed dessert were delish!
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    Dim sum-style dishes are delicious fun. Order off the menu for "state bird" (chicken-fried quail) or fried pork belly. – Green Guide Editor
  • Jessica C.heart icon on user image
    Jessica CoxNovember 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious! Sit at the chef's counter if you can. Amazing service and recommendations. Plus the food comes out hot! The chefs are adorable ;)
  • Marc
    MarcJanuary 21, 2021
    Esquire: Serves up creative, California-inspired dishes dim sum-style. I don’t think there’s any restaurant that captures the state’s madcap collision of culture and flavors quite like State Bird.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SuenDecember 8, 2013
    If you're planning to walk-in, go early (5) to put your name down. Come back after a movie and a drink and you should be in time for a 9pm dinner!
  • suzanne 🌶heart icon on user image
    suzanne 🌶July 8, 2016
    American small plates served dim sum style (imagine dinner party/dim sum mashup).
  • Vi T.heart icon on user image
    Vi TranFebruary 26, 2016
    Probably one of the best meals I've had. It's a Michelin star restaurant with a casual vibe - no pretentious atmosphere.
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MeyerSeptember 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Eat here as much as your pant size will allow. Hen and mushroom dumplings are ace.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableApril 30, 2012
    Order the quail, deep-fried and set on a tangle of soft, lemony onions, then topped with shavings of Parmesan cheese. Read more
  • The Tastes that Make the City
    The CA state bird w/ provisions is the best quail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
  • Tiffany T.
    Tiffany TaylorJanuary 29, 2015
    The guinea hen dumplings were fantastic. We couldn't resist ordering two rounds!
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorOctober 5, 2015
    It's different all the time. It's all good. Experiment!
  • David ☕️ K.heart icon on user image
    David ☕️ KleinAugust 7, 2014
    Best restaurant in SF. Try the marrow dish.
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
    Get the ice cream sandwich and world peace for dessert. And get some of the pancakes from the menu.
  • Adi B.heart icon on user image
    Adi BarakJanuary 20, 2016
    Loved the trout, the garlic bread with burrata, the duck liver mousse, and more and more 😋
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussDecember 31, 2014
    Love to make a meal by going both al carte and with dim sum.
  • Carlos B.
    Carlos BApril 14, 2013
    Great atmosphere! Pork Belly citrus salad and the garlic bread with cheese was the best! Make sure you get a reservation.
  • Kait G.
    Kait GaissMay 13, 2016
    Pretty much one of the most exciting restaurants out there. Must-do experience if you can somehow land a table.
  • Victoria
    VictoriaAugust 21, 2017
    Very nice concept with half of the menu written and the other half just offered to people by waiters just walking by. Interesting taste combinations. too pricey what it is. It is not Michelin level.
  • tablehopper
    tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
    Be sure to get any of the pancakes, and especially if you see one with sturgeon.
  • tablehopper
    tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
    Of course you have to try the namesake, the state bird with provisions.
  • Zach H.heart icon on user image
    Zach HamedFebruary 3, 2019
    Try a bunch of things but don’t miss the Yuzu ice cream sandwich...
  • Ashley K.heart icon on user image
    Ashley KemperJune 12, 2015
    Go. Go now. Sit at the bar. Talk to the chefs. Eat it all. Leave happy. Repeat.
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