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Palomino - San Francisco
Palomino has a spirited and upbeat atmosphere. They offer Pacific European fare of Rotisserie grilled meats and seafood. Palomino has a STELLAR view of the bay bridge and a fantastic outdoor patio!!
***Please note the patio and lounge are all open seating after 3pm. Reservations are for the dining room only.
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***Please note the patio and lounge are all open seating after 3pm. Reservations are for the dining room only.
221 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 221 reviews
5 stars
(68)
4 stars
(93)
3 stars
(39)
2 stars
(13)
1 star
(8)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(126)
- good for groups(92)
- great for outdoor dining(75)
- special occasion(69)
- great for lunch(59)
- fit for foodies(49)
Palomino - San Francisco Reviews List
Review 1 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fabulous Palomino
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great service, superb Bay vistas.
Never had a bad meal or a bad time at Palomino.
Parking is expensive!"
Never had a bad meal or a bad time at Palomino.
Parking is expensive!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good value, good service. Great location and view of illuminates Bay Bridge."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Group luncheon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"9 of us went to Palomino for lunch to celebrate a co-worker's baby shower on a Monday afternoon (12:15). The place was not very busy, service and food were great, and the views are terrific. The chef came out to welcome us and chat. It was very comfortable for our large group. This would be a nice place for a business lunch as well. I will definitely go again."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After a bridge view - got more
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As tourists looking for a good place to view the Bay Bridge light show during dinner, we were rewarded with a great meal and the friendliest of service , , and a good view of the bridge!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had lunch on Monday, May 13th. I had mentioned that one of the guests had a birthday and the staff placed a candle on the dessert. That was a very nice touch.
The lunch was excellent; everyone enjoyed their meal. The wait staff was very attentive."
The lunch was excellent; everyone enjoyed their meal. The wait staff was very attentive."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for special occasions
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, friendly service, and lovely ambiance. Came here to celebrate Mother's Day. The only thing that would have made it perfect would be a table by the window :)"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Did you forget we were here?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to the restaurant as two separate couples, but the same reservation. They seated us at two different tables. It then took ten minutes to come and see us about our dinner. They got at least one order wrong. They brought the salad before the cocktails were done. They brought bread after the entrees were on the table. They brought steak knives only when asked, though they clearly knew that a couple of entrees required real cutting implements. The food was alright, but the service, though smiling was far from satisfactory. In San Francisco, I can do better. And within a city block."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 8 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot before a Giants game!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I especially liked the menu, so varied, and seems they did it all well."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Is great for large groups but otherwise is mostly just a chain restaurant with boring food and marginal service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good, fresh food; nice staff; and big enough so that you're not on top of the people next to you, and the noise level is fine even when they're busy. jl"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 11 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to go before a Giants game"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 12 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
LOVE IT
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We go fairly frequently- love the drinks, food is good; the lamb is my favorite. And, we love the view. Good casual environment where you can feel comfortable."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
loved the view of bay bridge lights
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I requested a window table to view the bridge lights...done! very nicely done."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
pizza was overcooked, poorly
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"pizza was overcooked, poorly designed, and generally terrible. The service was unresponsive, especially given it was lunch."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing food and amazing ambience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Amazing food and amazing ambience. We had a window table with the best view of the Bay Bridge. We loved it."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view and location, but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great view and location, but stick to their drinks and appetizers. All of our main meals were pretty bland."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 17 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The baked penne & pomegranate mojito are to die for & great view of bay bridge."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a lovely table and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a lovely table and a good waiter. We enjoyed it."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
portion of the crab and articoke
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"portion of the crab and articoke dip seemed a lot smaller than I remembered. other than that, everything was fine."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My wife and I invited a long
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I invited a long time friend from out of town to join us for dinner. While the setting was pleasant, the food actually was dreadful. My wife's cod fish dish was cold, while my guest's and my pork saltimbocca was not only very tough, but also very unattractively presented. My wife and I are not at all fussy folks, but we were quite embarrassed to have had such a poor meal, especially because our friend insisted on paying for the dinner."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 21 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Awesome View of Bay Bridge at Night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We we're told about the Awesome View of Bay Bridge. The food was fine for Tourist's I'm sure. A younger friend recommended it... We we're expecting fine dining, food was fine..We would recommend Palomino for View.."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 22 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Palomino have a wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Palomino have a wonderful view of the bay bridge and the service was wonderful, the food came quickly so we got out of the resturant in time for the ballet. I would defiantly come back."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 23 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
One of the worst foods I have
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the worst foods I have had dining out and a lousy service. The only thing going for this place is the view of the lights on bay bridge. The paella tasted bland as if all the ingredients were cooked separately and just heated up together and the soup tasted as if potatoes were also just added in to it and heated up. The waitress forgot the fruit, drinks and dessert that come with kids meals. I would never go here to eat again, and if at all, only to the bar for drinks and the view. We were out celebrating my wife's birthday and usually whenever I put that in the comment of opentable reservation, the decent restaurants provide a small dessert with a canle but of course nothing here."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 24 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The bread of the mushroom
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The bread of the mushroom panini sandwich was soggy inside, I guess due to the spread they put inside. I was expecting grilled bread but it wasn't. They ran out of the turkey panini sandwich because a large party came and we were told that most of them ordered the turkey panini sandwich. I had hoped more because it was my friend's birthday. It was kind of them to bring her a tiramisu on the house though. Kind gesture."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Palomino - A Unique Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When I requested a table with a view of the Bay Bridge, I had my doubts that it was possible to actually see the lights of the bridge, but lo and behold! Our table provided a full view of the entire bridge. The play of the lights was magnificent and most intriguing were the "swimming fish" on the bridge. It was a delightful and unique experience, and I would suggest, "Whoever you are, if you can, don't miss such an unforgettable evening. And by the way, the food was incomparable - beautifully served, deliciously prepared, a plethora of choices and yes, anathema to anyone who is on a diet. But go. You can fast the next two days."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing view! Great experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing view! Great experience!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 27 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was a birthday celebration
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a birthday celebration and we wanted to be near a window so we could see the new Bay Bridge lights - receptionist was very accommodating. We sat at one table, then she asked us if we wanted a different one - it was better and we were happy. Our waiter is topnotch. Made our evening very enjoyable - food was great. They had run out of our choice so he recommended something else - he was right!
Palomino has been in SF for many years and has kept up its ambience, food quality and overall service. Congrats to them."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 28 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reliable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Palomino does a nice job with a fixed list of menu items. They don't seem to have specials that utilize seasonal items as much as top restaurants in the city. That being said, their paella is quite good and something you don't see on every menu. The wine list is very limited."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2001
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Review 29 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Good views. Recommend drinks
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good views. Recommend drinks and appetizers only."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
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Review 30 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Waiter's perfect balance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter, June, took care of us in perfect fashion -- always seeming to be there when we needed something and yet letting us have perfect opportunity to dive into the conversation my guest and I had been wanting to have for quite a long time. Thanks for the attentiveness and sensitivity....superb! The pizza and chocolate cake were pretty darned good too! ~steveT"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
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Review 31 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love their happy hour menu!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love their happy hour menu! $5 cocktails and the apps are pretty good too! I actually ordered from the regular menu and got a maple marinated chicken salad! It was like no other salad I've eaten! It was delicious, chicken cooked perfectly. My friend ordered the rigatoni which was probably the best pasta I've eaten there because I tried their capalini pomadoro, it was mediocre over sauced and a little bland. But it good to sit in the bar area for happy hour, which is all day!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good but not the same as used to be
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant was very busy. The food was greatly executed, but the "Chef's Selections" menu is not the same as it used to be. Seems very chain-restaurant-ish now. We came for that, and didn't see anything on there that we couldn't get at Olive Garden, so we ordered from the regular menu, which is okay, but still, we were unimpressed with menu selections, including the wine list.
Service was good considering how busy they were. I think his name was Alias.
Ambiance...confusing. A dining room with no music and a loud crazy bar with people screaming during a game on the TV's.. Don't get it.
All in all good, but I'll call and check the menu before we re-visit."
Service was good considering how busy they were. I think his name was Alias.
Ambiance...confusing. A dining room with no music and a loud crazy bar with people screaming during a game on the TV's.. Don't get it.
All in all good, but I'll call and check the menu before we re-visit."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service. Kids-frinely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great service. Kids-frinely and pets-friendly."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Palomino was perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Huge happy hour crowd outside on a Friday night. We opted for inside and had a wonderful quiet meal with a marvelous view of the Bay. Service was friendly and genuine and efficient. Truffle deviled eggs were perfect and tasty as a appetizer. Small chop salad was great - not very small. The pizza siciliano my wife had was perfect - thin crust - lots of flavor. I had the interesting combo entree of chicken parmesean and short ribs. Each was excellent and well flavored. Wine list is large and they offer 3 ozs or 6 ozs. You have to try the Donuts Sicilian for dessert with chocolate - decadent. Like Beignets but not as light. Really had a great time at Palomino."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 35 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view of the bay bridge
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great view of the bay bridge lights"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
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Review 36 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great experience! Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great experience! Everything was better than expected. Great food, drinks, view, and service was amazing."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 37 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was ok but the view of
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok but the view of the bridge was great. Ate inside so it was comfortable but would sit on the patio next time."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 38 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Gnocchi was overdone and rubbery
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gnocchi was overdone and rubbery like. Pizza crust was terrible and tasted like frozen dough used. Food was not great like it use to be."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 39 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nothing is finer than a lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nothing is finer than a lunch or dinner at Palomino - you're smack in front of the Bay Bridge - and day or night doesn't matter as the view rocks as does the food & service. Wait staff are phenomenal, super thin crust pizzas are unique and do indulge on Truffled Deviled Eggs - OMG nothing finer in all of San Fran! This is a fun place, fun food, great food, great service and with the Bay Bridge Lights Show, well it doesn't get any better than dinner here. I'm a local SF'er and hard to please but I'm superbly pleased at Palomino."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had a lovely server, but
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a lovely server, but the food arrived after a long wait and not hot. I sent my meal back and received a piping hot second try for which the server did not charge. It was busy, noisy, but beautiful."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 41 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I have been dining at Palominos
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been dining at Palominos for well over 10 years and have enjoyed the location, decor of the restaurant, the service, and the food. There are very few restaurants that I found in the heart of downtown that will accommodate large groups but Palaminos can accommodate very large groups.
The burgers are consistently fabulous and cooked perfectly to the specifications of the diner. Favorites over the years has always been the waffle fries with the gorgonzola cheese and crab and artichoke dip. I appreciate that after all these years Palaminos has kept up the tradition of bringing out their special tarimisu desert with a candle to celebrate the special occasion."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We came here for lunch for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came here for lunch for our co-worker's farewell. Food was good, but we lost our server for awhile after he took our order. Also service was slow. I think it's because our waiter was handling too many tables in one section. Otherwise, everything was fine."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent view of bay bridge with the LED Lights on now...."
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 44 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wait staff seemed distracted and unfocused. Service was slow and ineffective."
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Review 45 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Crab Cakes ever....! Nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Crab Cakes ever....!
Nice spot for viewing the Bay Bridge Lights.....and for sitting outside on a mild evening.
nice manager and wait staff.
Slow bartender."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 46 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The view of the Bay Bridge
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The view of the Bay Bridge lights was fantastic! The food was very good and the service for our party of nine was great."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 47 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
nice view but....
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very poor service. We waited about 25 minutes despite having reservations. The restaurant smelled like an old kitchen rag. the food was extreemly salty."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 48 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I would not recommend Palomino
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I would not recommend Palomino due to the service and the food prices. The food was decent but overpriced. When I pay 20 to 30 dollars for a main dish, the food needs to be spectacular. When my friend and I tried to pay our check and leave, no waitstaff came to run our credit cards--and we waited for 20 minutes without seeing a staff member that we could flag down. We could have walked out without paying and no one would have noticed. Instead, we had to pay with cash so that we could leave when we wanted.
The wine was the best thing about the meal followed by the view of the Bay Bridge."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
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Review 49 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Predictable Chain (in a good way)
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As far as formula restaurants go, this one is pretty good. It is as predictable as the fast-food joints in its food/service/decor quality.
I staple of i-don't-want-to-think-about-it business or group meals/drinks."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 50 for Palomino - San Francisco
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The lights on the Bay Bridge
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The lights on the Bay Bridge are beautiful and you can see them well from Palomino. The food is great! It's an interesting chain since each location acts like an independent restaurant."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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