Atelier Crenn, San Francisco, California Restaurant Details

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Dominque Crenn is every bit as cool as she seems and just as nice. Highly recommend her restaurant for a michelin rated meal without the snootiness

Food:

Dominique Crenn "cooks from her heart" at her namesake Cow Hollow atelier turning out “extravagant”, “cutting-edge” molecular-gastronomy–inspired modern Californian tasting menus that take guests on a "fantastic journey”, from “the poem presented to each guest in the beginning” and “generous” wine pairings down to “the last dessert”; the “stark” decor and “bare tables” underwhelm, but even “jaded diners” are “impressed” by the "artistic" presentations, "impeccable" service and “suspense” that precedes every course, all of which “understandably comes at a price.”

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What to order

Tasting menus only (pictured)

Insider tip: Order signature courses for $140 or splurge on the chef's grand tasting menu for $220.

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I made a reservation using open table but then got sick and needed to cancel. They don't allow cancelations through open table and tell you to call a number that apparently is never answered. I left a message more than two days before the reservation but they claim they never got it and charged my credit card over $400. Despite calling several times after that, they've never returned my calls so I'm going to dispute the charge with Amex. This isn't the quality of service I expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant and there are too many good restaurants in SF to waste time with this place that is so obnoxious.

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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had! This place has two Michelin stars and is every bit worth the rating. This place is for those who like molecular gastronomy. Look that up if you don't know what that is. You can choose from two different tasting menus which only differ from amount of food. The menu is written like poetry so you really don't know what to expect from the description of each dish. Meticulous plating and exquisite taste!

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Exquisite special occasion restaurant. The tasting menu is creative, surprising, and beautifully presented and executed. The restaurant is minimalistic but elegant and service is gracious. You will likely see the chef as she often comes into the dining room.

Food:

Dominique Crenn "cooks from her heart" at her namesake Cow Hollow atelier turning out extravagant, cutting-edge molecular-gastronomy–inspired modern Californian tasting menus that take guests on a "fantastic journey, from the poem presented to each guest in the beginning and generous wine pairings down to the last dessert; the stark decor and bare tables underwhelm, but even jaded diners are impressed by the "artistic" presentations, "impeccable" service and suspense that precedes every course, all of which understandably comes at a price.