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Fresca - 24th Street
Only at Fresca will you find Nouveau Peruvian Cuisine, a modernized style of Peruvian food crafted by Chef Jose Calvo-Perez. We keep the Peruvian cuisine alive by keeping all traditional Peruvian ingredients and incorporating them into modern creations. Experience Fresca’s luxurious new unlimited Mimosas brunch featuring an extensive Raw Bar with amazing ceviches and latin inspired oyster shooters and cocktails.
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84 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 84 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(50)
- fit for foodies(37)
- good for groups(20)
- special occasion(19)
- great for brunch(12)
- hot spot(12)
Fresca - 24th Street Reviews List
Review 1 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sunday Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love coming to Fresca for brunch for the Mimosa's and food. we had out of town guest and wanted to take them to our favorite restaurant in Noe valley, However not happy that we made a reservation for 4 and had to wait over 20 minutes to be seated. When we finally were seated in the far back of the restaurant it took another 10 minutes just to get water and service. What's the point in making a reservation if I'm going to have to wait to be seated. The food was pretty good but the service was very slow."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 2 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not Their Usual Selves
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I eat and drink here whenever I am in the city. I love all of the ceviches and the bar menu - especially fond of the Pisco Sour although I have friends who go here for the Balsamic Strawberry Margaritas. On this particular night I brought two people new to Fresca, and unfortunately, the service was very, very slow. Food was great. First Pisco Sour was sloppy in that the bitters were not the usual perfectly placed drops on the top of the eggwhite but were mixed in. Ceviche was great. My recommendation is to order the side dishes like yucca, plantain, etc. and the ceviche. Ordered the lamb shank - which was good, but the side dishes that the others ordered were better. Will go back again. Service has been good up until this visit."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've now been to three of the restaurants (24th St, West Portal, & Pacifica) he owns and have really liked all of them. Very good food and a nice alternative to the normal California menu."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My seared Ahi with purple mashed potato was wonderful!
My husband was not as lucky with his aji de pollo which was good but slight mushy.
Luckily the Picarones which we shared were great - just like I remember in Peru."
My husband was not as lucky with his aji de pollo which was good but slight mushy.
Luckily the Picarones which we shared were great - just like I remember in Peru."
Dined on 4/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
unique food and bottomless mimosas
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ate here for Mother's Day brunch. The bottomless mimosas were fantastic and, well, bottomless. The menu was unique and all six of us enjoyed our dishes. The only drawback was that, despite the restaurant being only half full, the service was slow to the point of non-existence. It took at least ten minutes for someone to come take our drink orders and another ten before we ordered food. The mimosas helped us keep our patience and I would certainly like to go back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 6 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always love Fresca!!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always have a terrific dinner at Fresca. The food is very unusual and the service always great! The selection of choices is extensive and they have great drinks and wine. I have been going there since the first opening in West Portal and have never been disappointed. It's a "can't miss" place...."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 7 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Typical Latin place...loud
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Typical Latin place...loud and high energy! The food here was very good. The ceviche assortment is great. You could make a dinner of the apps alone. Do have a pisco sour if you have never had one."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been to Fresca for dinner
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Fresca for dinner several times, and it's always been good. However, brunch is another matter. Even at opening time, when the place is empty for the first hour, service was a bit slow and forgetful. More crucially, my dish was awful. Chicken hash featured stringy, tough chicken threads, too much liquid (broth - does hash have broth? No.), and it was tepid at best. A lousy meal, which surprised me. I'll consider it for dinner, but not for brunch."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was fairly good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was good and all, but honestly, I think I prefer the Fresca in the Fillmore a lot more. It's smaller, but the food tastes better and the portions seem a bit bigger. Also, my group had reservations for 8:30, but we weren't seated for another half hour atleast. Other than that, the service was great. The food was good too though. The place is really nice! The vibe was really good."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overall food was great. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall food was great. Service not so much. No water ever replaced. We had to ask for another round of wine(never came)Bartender super weak pours on 13.00 a glass Malbec(not even half a glass(didn't matter,never received the second request)at the end of the meal 5 minutes after paying waiter asked us TO LEAVE because they had a lot of people waiting.
Are you kidding me?
NEVER AGAIN"
Are you kidding me?
NEVER AGAIN"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
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Review 11 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of our favorites-changed a bit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We still like Fresca, but we had been returning because it was previously outstanding! Dishes were consistently tasty & satisfying. Service had always been great and we never left lacking anything.
This last visit, we noticed the portions on our favorite trio of ceviche were much smaller and not as tasty. We were really disappointed because we had just returned from Peru compared the ceviche there to Fresca and were satisfied that we had been getting the good stuff at Fresca. This time, not so much.
The server was pretty helpful in the beginning, but the food took a great while to get to us, with no particular acknowledgment and once we were served, we never saw the server again until we tracked him down for the check. We'll try again"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 12 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed the coconut shrimp
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed the coconut shrimp appetizer and the ahi tuna entree. I asked for the more traditional paella rather than the one offered on the menu and this was accommodated. This is a seafood paella and it was just OK. I still prefer the older version, no longer on the menu, which included seafood with chicken and chorizo. The chef said he could do this version on request in the future.
The service is friendly and capable. There are also interesting wines by the glass and a full bar.
Overall, we enjoy Fresca and will be back."
The service is friendly and capable. There are also interesting wines by the glass and a full bar.
Overall, we enjoy Fresca and will be back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As a big fan of Ceviche, I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a big fan of Ceviche, I really enjoy coming to Fresca. But even if Ceviche is not your favorite, the other dishes are delicious!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great waiter who went above
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great waiter who went above and beyond by scoring the dinner entree I wanted at lunch time! Always fresh and delicious food; Fresca never disappoints."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great valentines day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great valentines day dinner. Great food, great service."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have eaten here three times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have eaten here three times so far. I love the menu choices and find the ceviche quite tasty. The servers are friendly too."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just a gret night - the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Just a gret night - the food was good and the service was outstanding. Everyone we encountered was absolutely friendly!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fresca never misses an opportunity
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fresca never misses an opportunity to bring great food and atmosphere!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a bday dinner with a friend
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a bday dinner with a friend here. Everything was delicious! There was a guy walking around handing out jello shots which was good and strong. I would come back again. It's pricey but you get a lot of it and it is worth every penny."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing food and amazing staff!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"amazing food and amazing staff!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is good, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is good, service is getting better - has not always been so. I will go back"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice lunch. I'd been here
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Nice lunch. I'd been here months earlier and had a meal that I found to be a bit heavy and oily. The lunch was refreshing and light. Had the ceviche, a whipped potato ahi tuna appetizer and a Julio Cesar salad which was creative and very nice."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Fresca - 24th Street
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Such wonderful service and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Such wonderful service and absolutely delicious food! Dinner at Fresca was a memorable experience."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fresca - 24th Street
Based on the average of (61) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
8 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic