Jar Reviews
Submitted by Darlene D on 02/21/2022
Darlene D 4 stars rating.
Jar is a Modern American Chophouse that stands for “Just Another Restaurant.” However, for me, it is not just another restaurant. Jar is a very intimate, small, and delicious restaurant with excellent service, great food, and great ambiance. When entering the restaurant, I already knew I would have a wonderful time. We had perfect seating, and our waiter, John, and the wait staff were very on top of it, and everything came out in perfect timing, not too slowly but not too quickly. We started with appetizers and drinks. I am all for a White Russian, so that was my first drink, and then for the table, we got a dozen oysters and black mussels. I'm actually not a fan of mussels, but these mussels were really delicious. For my main meal, I got a skirt steak. John recommended that each of us get one side and share for the table. I went with the purple yams, which was delicious! I had never had them before, and I was surprised by how really, really, really good they were. As for dessert, we got three for the table; this included the chocolate pudding, the banana cream pie, and a slice of red velvet cake. I also got a cappuccino because I have to get coffee with dessert. The desserts were a little disappointing; the only really good thing was the banana cream pie. The red velvet cake was really dry, and the chocolate pudding was just blah.
Some things to remember:
If you’re going to head to jar, which I recommend, they do not have valet parking which I did not like. We ended up parking on the street, but we found out after the fact that we could have parked in the garage across the street. If you want to dine inside, you must show your vaccination card and ID. If you do not have it, you can dine outside. However, I feel to get the whole experience of Jar, inside dining is the way to go
Allan Brooks 5 stars rating.
A most comfortable dinner at jar last Thursday.. The outside dining experience was great and our waiter John was delightful and most helpful, It's knowledgeable of the menu and a very pleasant person. The ribbon was cooked perfectly and their cream spinach is 2nd to non
Submitted by Allan Brooks on 08/14/2022
Joseph Horse 1 stars rating.
I visited this restaurant last week with a family friend . The chef was rude and definitely racist. She went around speaking to the other patrons and the moment we tried to get her attention she blew us off.. the aesthetic is super dated!! And the staff is not friendly .. food is subpar.. and location is terrible. Definitely a classist place.. would never go back! Wish I could give it 0 stars!
Submitted by Joseph Horse on 08/09/2022
Aaron 5 stars rating.
Every meal has always been a great meal at Jar. The pot roast, filet, halibut... always fantastic. Brussel sprouts as a side for each of the above.
Mocktails are a welcome addition to the beverage menu.
Submitted by Aaron on 07/31/2022
Brad Altfest 5 stars rating.
Love this place. Has been my go to special occasion destination for years. Just wish the outside seating waiter wouldn't push the upsell so hard, especially to the point of embarrassing me with my dining companions. And yet, I still had leftovers, in spite of suggesting 5 side dishes for the 3 of us, multiple times, and then asking my guests after I repeatedly said no...
Submitted by Brad Altfest on 07/18/2022
SF Guy 5 stars rating.
2nd visit, weak & absent server this time, lovely & devoted chef owner Suzanne visited our table & oddly touched my food with her bare hands…huh ? I guess chefs do that nowadays? Food always interesting & yummy. Maybe add a yummy chocolate cake dessert one day?
1st timers, never heard of prior to an OT search, came as both GREAT reviews & looking for memorable gourmet American dinner. And that was EXACTLY what it was.
The full owner & chef is Suzanne Tracht, and we got to meet her by accident as we were leaving (she was visiting an old friend of hers near the bar edge). Wow, what a lady & life & DEVOTED foodie & chef & total delight! Our Drinks & both apps & 2 entrees with 2 sides were spot on, A, 100% delicious!!! Only the ccc & sorbet desserts were mediocre & not memorable. The room & building are simple but fun.
Def a gem in the sand, the chef owner a diamond. Yummy.
Submitted by Sf Guy on 06/04/2022
Sean Howell 4 stars rating.
Delicious classics and many reinventions. The atmosphere is so regal and chic but not overly done. It is a true exception in San Francisco in terms of service and atmosphere. The food is good if not great and i would choose Jar for many good conversations with close friends to discuss life changes while having a meal deserving of the occasion
Submitted by Sean Howell on 05/20/2022
Zan Lee 5 stars rating.
Jar is an acronym for Just Another Restaurant, which specializes in classic American dishes but elevated. Last night was my first time dining for dinner but it won’t be my last. I love how low lit it is and every seat in the house is very comfortable whether you sit in a booth or one of the tables. Our server John was also very knowledgeable, funny, and did a great job. We arrived 20 minutes early and didn’t expect to be seated until our booked time but they offered to seat us early and did so, which was really appreciated.
They have many great menu options so I will have to come back again to try a few more but this time I started with the Roasted Beets and they were really delicious. There was a healthy size of Burrata with it and the beets were perfectly sweet. For my entrée I chose their signature dish The Pot Roast. It was one of the better ones that I have ever had and eating it with the creamy horseradish on the side is a must. Honestly it’s so good I would go back for that dish alone. For dessert I chose the butterscotch Budino because it’s one of my personal favorite desserts and it did not disappoint. It was a large portion but still went quickly.
Overall it was a really nice dinner and I would recommend to anyone for any occasion. We sat next to a large work dinner, but I think it would also be perfect for a date or a dinner with friends or family. I will be back in the near future.
Submitted by Zan Lee on 04/28/2022
Elena Kandel 1 stars rating.
We came here years ago and the service was terrible. We were given gift cards for the terrible experience. We didn't go back for years but decided to give it another try. At the end of the meal waiter came back and said can't honor gift card. Said that person no longer worked there and had no record. Manager said chef wouldn't honor it. Ridiculous. Very overpriced underwhelming meal at full price. Now never going back. Food was average and manager attitude very insulting.
Submitted by Elena Kandel on 03/04/2022
Lauren T 5 stars rating.
Best restaurant EVER! Everything is delicious and bursting with flavor! Lemongrass chicken is a must as well as the brussel sprouts, purple yams, skirt steak, castelfranc salad, etc.
Submitted by Lauren T on 08/30/2019
