Gary Danko
New American Restaurant$$$$
San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and CNN
"Amazing cheese cart and wine list!"(8 Tips)
"The oysters with caviar and cream is melt in your mouth delicious."(6 Tips)
"Yummy food and specially the cheese course"(4 Tips)
"3 course tasting menu is great be sure to include risotto :)"(9 Tips)
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Serious EatsAugust 25, 2014The chocolate soufflé is Chef Danko's signature dessert. They serve the chocolate souffle with chocolate sauce and crème anglais. Read more
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Wilson Favre-DelerueMarch 28, 2017Delicious food, with a special tip of the hat for the superbly fresh caviar and scrumptious quail. The service, however, is overbearing and gets in the way of one's enjoyment.
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SezSeptember 29, 2015The place is small and cozy. We had the five course and left extremely full. The dishes were excellent but the service was one of a kind. Chef Danko really likes to please his guests for sure!Upvote5Downvote
Lizzie HinemanMay 28, 2018The prix fixe menu is the way to go. Everything on the menu was enticing and every dish in our 5-course meal was delicious. Great service.
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Winston WeissJuly 24, 2015Awesome spot! Try to frequent this place monthly! If no reservations, sit at the bar! Full Menu with an awesome staff!
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- Cameron WDecember 21, 2014The oysters with caviar and cream is melt in your mouth delicious. The lobster tail over mashed potatoes is a classic dish. I love coming here for birthdays. They make it special.Upvote2Downvote
EsJuly 7, 2015The butter cake is the BEST. And I have had Maestros and this is better. Great service in the private chef's room. Great champagne and wine choices. And the cheese was superb.UpvoteDownvote
Jon B.September 3, 2017My jaw is still on the floor from that cheese cart. Select the tasting menu, sit back, and let Chef Gary Danko pamper your palette for an evening.
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Lindsey KimJune 14, 2016Great food and excellent service--nice for a special occasion. However, the space is a bit out dated and pretentious. None of the dishes were really that memorable
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Morgan Elaine MorseOctober 10, 2012The caviar was incredible. They make their bellinis on site. Second time I've eaten here, and it was worth every penny. Even asked my boyfriend to marry me at the end. :) perfect evening out!Upvote6Downvote
Kenny LiaoDecember 26, 2011Pretty expensive, but a great spot for a special occasion. Get the risotto as one of your courses (if available) and finish the meal off with the flambe or cheese cart.Upvote1Downvote
TripExpertMay 19, 2015"Itching to drop some bookoo cash on an unforgettable meal? Go to Gary. From the exquisite amuse-bouche to the last drop of port, every detail is flawless." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more
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Frank KimFebruary 17, 2014Yes the risotto was damn good, but the Dungeness crab salad and the scallops stole the show.
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Nicholas CSeptember 19, 2011Lobster dishes are great. Foie gras stuffed quail that's good. Pork belly was great. Sea bass great. Filet, cavier oysters, pork loin, sea scallops not that good. Ice cream sandwiches ok.UpvoteDownvote
Michelle MeyerMarch 3, 2014What a fine dining experience! Be prepared to be treated like royalty. Great margaritas. Don't forget to get a breakfast muffin on your way out.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014Chef Gary Danko’s lemon pepper duck breast is really very good as is everything on the menu. If possible you should order the tasting menu!Upvote1Downvote
Ludovic GallerneOctober 17, 2012Oh Yes !!! Gary Danko just reconciliated me with american restaurants.. Risotto was exquisite while the duck breast composition mixed all sorts of taste... Cheese cart to die for !!Upvote1Downvote
Donna_CDecember 17, 2012Exceptionally amazing food!! My favorite was the Duck and the Pork Tenderloin. The wine list was spectacular. You will fall in love with GD as I did.Upvote1Downvote
Aaron PlaztonAugust 26, 2018Amazing service. No exceptions. The food was delectable. Order the chocolate soufflé with two sauces. Amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Russ HohenseeJune 11, 2014Amazing staff all around here. Great atmosphere and incredible food. The menu has a ton of options for a restaurant of the quality.UpvoteDownvote
Erwin ChanSeptember 17, 2013Have to do the cheese course! Pick the craziest cheese on there. You may not like it, but when will you ever get to try something like that?Upvote1Downvote
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011Always a tough reservation, solo diners and couples can grab a seat at the small bar to enjoy the same three-, four-, or five-course tasting menus the rest of the room waited weeks for. - InspectorUpvote3Downvote
Susan LohNovember 14, 2013super flexible menu - pick 3, 4, or 5 courses, mixing and matching and substituting to your heart's delight. (lobster risotto a must)UpvoteDownvote
Lillian YoungSeptember 27, 2014Best service and dinning experience ever. Let them know you are here for a special occasion and you'll get extra special treats.UpvoteDownvote
Jamie FongMay 3, 2016The food and service was outstanding! Will surely go again if I have the chance.
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Lauren MacMarch 22, 2015Really amazing dining experience. Pick # of courses AND which ones you want. How can a tasting menu get better than that?Upvote1Downvote
Ashley MorrisJune 3, 2016The food was great! It was my birthday and they gave us a free chocolate cake + muffins for the morning!UpvoteDownvote
_July 29, 20145 course meal for $111/person. Meal portions are generous and the staff is very attentive. Food quality itself was pretty decent.
UpvoteDownvote- Michelin Travel & LifestyleNovember 26, 2013You can mix & match a three, four, or five-course tasting menu. Whatever you do, order the fantastic cheese plate. – Green Guide EditorUpvote1Downvote
Jess ScottDecember 7, 2018Foie gras is unreal! If I could have two of those and two rounds of cheese I would.
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Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016Restaurant Gary Danko was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Janey YooDecember 4, 2010Come in with a big appetite even if you order a 3course meal. The best way to get a reservation is to call instead of online. All of the desserts are AMAZING plus complimentary cookies :)UpvoteDownvote
Karen BigosAugust 2, 2012Try the souffles for dessert. Chocolate comes with 2 sauces & strawberry gets vanilla sauce + raspberry sorbet
UpvoteDownvote- SamaherAugust 13, 2014Great for anniversaries and special occasions. Yummy food and specially the cheese courseUpvoteDownvote
C-LyteFebruary 18, 2016We had the venison and the duck as our main course, and they were perfectly prepared!UpvoteDownvote
Jean MarieSeptember 3, 2014If I remember correctly, the steals are delicious and they have an extensive wine list. Good dinner for birthdays.UpvoteDownvote
Tami SwitsAugust 1, 2013Corkage fee is $40 and can bring down the cost of the meal... But the sommelier is very good (and cute, young, and Australian!)UpvoteDownvote
@mecee (Christopher Calicott)February 5, 2020One of the best sit-at-the-bar dining and chatting experiences!UpvoteDownvote
Gilt CityJanuary 12, 2012Food critics laud Gary Danko's creative flair and flawless execution. Biographies highlight his incredible culinary achievements and many laurels. Customers melt over his creations.Upvote3Downvote
James Pimentel-PintoAugust 5, 2012Top drawer restaurant with modern American menu with a global twist. Fantastic venue, service and wine list . Couldn't faultUpvoteDownvote
Kelly HOctober 26, 20115 courses left me overstuffed with outstanding food. Go with 3 or 4 courses. Also, any dish can be sized small for an app or larger for a main.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew LamOctober 20, 2010great food, great cheese cart, great wine list, great atmosphere, great service (best I've ever had). so, great... but no character. GD is like a Lexus: luxurious and refined but not very exciting.UpvoteDownvote
Pacific UnionSeptember 27, 2012Highly recommend the oysters and chocolate souffle. If you can't get a reservation, try to walk in and sit at the bar.UpvoteDownvote
John ParsonsMay 3, 2013Don't pass up the cheese, and you can have it served early or late in the meal. The lamb is excellentUpvoteDownvote
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