I completely disagree with the previous poster. The fact that they tout ""in and out"" as a good place to have a nice meal speaks for itself. It isn't quite 5 star but it's a very high 4 star rating. Updated decor and a more creative menu would make it perfect- but it's still a fabulous place to have a meal. \r
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Yes the waiters may seem a tad brusque- BUT if you are a habitual ""fine diner"" you'll know that most establishments of this sort have ""professional waiters"" That means these guys are not ignorant students working their way through college- but knowledgeable servers. They are NOT there to kiss any puffed up buffoon's hiney- they ARE there to give efficient non-intrusive service. They know the menu and they know tne wine list. If they make a suggestion you'd be smart to heed them. Last time I went I was with 2 older female relatives. They thought the waiter was a bit rude until I explained why he was aloof /formal ( think about the way a butler addresses his employer as ""sir"" no matter how long they have known each other) He completely won my relatives over when he suggested they split an entree and each get a salad or appetizer so they could taste more without ordering too much. These waiters are there to make sure YOUR dining experience is a good one- NOT to sell the most expensive thing on the menu. Nuff on the waiters- if you think a burger is a good meal- this is NOT the place for you...nor are the prices!\r
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The food is good fresh seafood- that means you don't have to drown it in ""stuff"" that overwhelms the seafood. Some may consider it plain- but sometimes simple flavors blends are the best combination. And, speaking as a SF local- you get a decent amount of food for the price. WIll you get the same amount you would if you bought your own seafood from Costco? NO! But for a restaurant- I don't have a problem with the quantity for the price. AGain- if you want a fab seafood meal for the same price as In and out- get your butt to Costco and make your own at home. Nobody at Scoma's will miss you. Trust me. \r
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The decor is dated but charmingly so. Pictures of all the famous people who have frequented the place hang on the walls - and it's easy to imagine that at any moment the rat pack may walk througn the doors. Actually- come to think of it..our waiter had so much..um...""experience"" under his belt that he probably could relay first hand accounts of what waiting on the famous 4 was like! \r
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Highly recommended for a taste of good fresh seafood, and old san franciscan ambiance!
Pros: Good Fresh seafood with no frills, dedicated restauran parki
Cons: kind of expensive but worth it
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