Bar Tartine

When I read some of these reviews, I was concerned re: portions, service & price. I've only been there once, but those critics are wrong. Our service was perfect and served in a fine time manner. I don't want to be fed 10 minutes after arrival. If I want that, I'll go to the taqueria. I want to linger, chat and enjoy it all. The portions were fine. The food was excellent, and yes I could have had more and therefore stuffed myself and overeaten, but I prefer to not eat that way. I'd rather have a delicious meal to savor than some massive plate of crap. We had the short ribs & risotto and enjoyed both thoroughly/. My only complaint is that the middle of the bread was too soft for me. Nice crust on it though. We didn't have time or space for dessert, so no comment there. Pros: Lighting, atmosphere, friendly staff Cons: doughy bread center, waiters' clothes more

I've been to Bar Tartine for dinner twice and each time had an excellent meal and experience. The host was accomodating even though we did not have reservations on both nights (Sat's). If you're friendly and realize walking into a new restaurant at 7:30pm on a weekend is not the smartest, then be ready to wait, wherever you go. We only waited about 15 mins. Great bar for eating dinner and super helpful bartender/server with wine paring. Ambiance is cozy and warm. Reminds me of a NYC neighborhood bistro. Pros: service, ambiance, food more

I really feel that this place is exactly whats needed in this taco dominated area of town. I walked in on a Friday night on an off chance that I could get a glass of wine at the bar, and the host was so nice he gave me a table because someone had cancelled at the last minute. The service was far above par, I had a lot of questions and nothing tripped her up. We didn't have any salad we skipped right from these amazing little balls of rissoto stuffed with goat cheese to this UNBELIEVABLE ravioli on a bed of tomato sauce and topped with creamy butter. It seemed like the portion was small but I was full before I could finish. We had sorbets like our waitress suggested because I was so full, a perfect sweet and light finish on a wonderful and unexpected evening! Pros: warm feeling, friendly staff, amazing dishes Cons: parking more

Though the food was good, it was way to expensive. Nothing exceptional, but not a bad meal. I think there are many other alternatives I would recommend over this place for cheaper. Pros: decor, food, wine selection Cons: PRICE, PRICE more

Unfortunately, nor do the combinations put together in their lackluster but dictionary-busting menu. This place is obnoxious self-satisfied SF dining at its wannabe hipster worst. I have now gone twice, both times brought by others. The second try only went worse. Prissy staff and managers congratulate themselves on unimaginative dishes they describe with words you wont understand because theyre nonexistent. Good luck receiving what you actually order, or anything. They might simply forget you exist in both appetizer and main course rounds, as happened with my boyfriend's mom. Combined with a very mediocre wine list, inordinate prices, and an extremely underwhelming dessert selection (Did they just want to prove they were different from Tartine? I mean, by all accounts Im a dessert addict, and I couldn't even bring myself to order anything, twice!), this place gets two thumbs down, and if I had more hands, they'd get those too. Pros: No sign is so cool!, Otherwise none. Cons: Attitude, Menu, Overpriced more

After reading the other three reviews about this place I thought it would be my new favorite resturant. Instead, I will never go back there again. The food was only average in taste, but expensive in price. There was no vegitarian meal option and the Salmon was overcooked and tasteless. The only part of my meal that was great was the desert, thank goodness. Next time, I will skip the long wait time and go somewhere else with better tasting, less overpriced food. Pros: atmosphere Cons: Expensive more

Traditonal bistro style layout given the narrow building. Interesting selection of appetizers - really enjoyed the grilled baby octopus and arancini (could of used a few more pieces in the serving). Our wait staff understood the menu quite well and was helpful. Main course selection was quite good - personally enjoyed the hearty lamb entry and matched it with a good Ridge wine. Looking around the placed was pretty much filled with younger diners, only a few of us over fifty, but the experience was quite good. more

A restaurant more than just a wine bar, the menu is longer on appetizers, with 3 to 5 entrees, depending on the night, however they do seem to change frequently. The wine list is exceptionally well chosen with many choices in the $40 range. I found the seating not crowded at all, but very comfortable (if quite bustling). Standouts are the organic beef tenderloin with braised shortribs, frisee salad with wild mushrooms, grilled fresh sardines with salad and Tartine grilled bread, and desserts. Highly recommended. Pros: romantic, serves late, great wine list Cons: difficult parking more

I loved the food the night we went. There was a spaghetti special with tuna that was so delicious. It should be on the menu everyday!!! Great wines and a wonderul dark space. Candles and so on. It is good now and can only get better. Hey Tartine, just make sure you keep really good service. Don't get pretentious. Take a lesson from Delfina. They have the best servers and take amazing care of their customers, and especially the regulars. Those regulars will keep you going for a very long tme!! Pros: wine, tasty food, the room Cons: n/a more

but 6 french fries for $6 is not so hot. the food was good but frankly, similiar to what you can get many other places for a better value. Service had quite a bit of attitude. Desserts were excellent, as was the bread. Wine list is nice and lots of well priced selections. Tables are insanely on top of one another, even by SF standards. more