Trace Reviews List

Dined on 04/03/2013

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice place, but not for everyday as its a bit expensive!"

Dined on 04/03/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 3 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great atmosphere and bar scene.

Dined on 03/22/2013

2008

Dined on 03/22/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great atmosphere and bar scene. Food was excellent and delicious. Portion size was a little on the smaller size and this was also true for the wine pours, but I would still highly recommend this restaurant. Perfect place for a date or if you wanted a good bar scene with dinner. The huge long tables would also make this an ideal choice for big groups."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 4 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Restaurant... A little

Dined on 03/22/2013

Dined on 03/22/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great Restaurant... A little to much noise though. It was hard to hear the table conversation."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

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Review 5 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love the food - healthy, fresh,

Dined on 03/14/2013

Dined on 03/14/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the food - healthy, fresh, diverse menu selection. The service is awesome, and I like that they note return visits. Great choice of wines by the glass, and a generous pour. The only drawback is the noise level when they crank up the music in the bar, which may be the reason they arent busier. Even so, it's still my favorite neighborhood restaurant."

Dined on 03/14/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Surprisingly great food an

Dined on 03/12/2013

Dined on 03/12/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Surprisingly great food an amazing service from this little Gem inside the W Hotel."

Dined on 03/12/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic

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Review 7 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service and food was great.

Dined on 03/06/2013

Dined on 03/06/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Service and food was great. If there is any way to filter out some of the bar music/ loudness, I think it would be beneficial ."

Dined on 03/06/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 8 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We dined at Trace for our

Dined on 03/01/2013

2003

Dined on 03/01/2013

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We dined at Trace for our 10 year engagement anniversary. First time dining there since they refreshed the space and changed over from previous XYZ. Food and Service were truly Outstanding. In terms of ambiance, we both preferred the previous XPZ vibe better. Seems a bit too cool and austere for us. Doesn't quite match the warm you get from the staff and menu."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2003

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Review 9 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Loud dance music, good brunch

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Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went to Trace for a late brunch (they close at 2 p.m.) on a Sunday. Good food, nice table, good service, but loud music throughout. I think they even had a DJ, like it's a nightclub where they happen to serve food. Another shock was paying $6 for a glass of apple juice. Not a gallon, just a 1 cup of apple juice, for $6, no refills. Crazy. If we hadn't got a large discount for being SPG members, I would have been very annoyed. At this rate, I was able to appreciate the poached eggs and country chicken sandwich for the lovely dishes they were. Perhaps if they turned the music down, I might even return to try something else from their menu."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2007

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Review 10 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food here was really tasty.

Dined on 02/22/2013

2007

Dined on 02/22/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food here was really tasty. There's a reason for all the photos of the yellowtail appetizer: it's beautiful, not too big, and the kumquat plays off the richness of the fish wonderfully. The pork shoulder with gnocchi was killer as well. And, the red burgundy we had with it was a delicious match. My only complaint is that for such a slow evening (only a few tables seated), the service was a bit on the slow side."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 11 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Trace is the restaurant in

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Dined on 02/15/2013

2004

Dined on 02/15/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Trace is the restaurant in the W hotel. They have a DJ playing tunes, at least on Friday night. It is a "happening place". The food was very good but the service was not on par with the quality of the food.
Certainly worth a visit and then stay for the action at the bar!"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2004

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 12 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pleasant surprise

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very surprised at how much we enjoyed Trace. We live in a city with a Trace which is good, but seems to be hit or miss. As Trace bases its menu on local food and ingredients, we decided to try it. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. If our Trace was consistently this good, I would eat there evert night. Highly recommend."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 13 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything we had to eat was

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything we had to eat was great, truly delicious. The price was about what you would expect for a hotel restaurant, so a bit more than most places. The wine pairings were perfect, on par with the food. Our table was by the window which was nice, thought the tables were rather close together. We were hoping for a relaxing meal but we felt a little rushed by the servers, though the food makes up for it."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 14 for Trace

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Letdown and not worth the expense.

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"- Poor service: water was not replenished (my glass was empty for half the meal), dessert plates were taken away before dessert arrived. Waiter asked for order after we had just placed order with another waiter! Also had to ask for wine and cocktail menu when the waiter asked us for our drink order! Amateurish stuff.

- Average food: chicken meatball appetizer was good. The flatbreads and dessert were average and not something I'd expect to find at a higher end establishment like this.

- Decor and ambience was good. It's a shame the food and service do not match."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 15 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Food; Service Lacking

Dined on 02/11/2013

Dined on 02/11/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food but I was let down by the service. When you go to a restaurant like Trace you expect the service to be just as good as the food; it helps with the entire experience and you walk away not minding that the food was on the expensive side. The service was nice when we got it; but long lag times between taking orders, dropping off drinks, coming to see if we wanted to order dessert...I found myself looking for our server several times, which was annoying."

Dined on 02/11/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent dinner at Trace

Dined on 02/05/2013

2011

Dined on 02/05/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food at Trace was excellent as was the service. Trace really achieves their mission (see their web page) this with delicate seasoning and extremely fresh ingredients. They actually have bee hives on the roof from which they get their own honey. My wife and I shared the pickled beet salad, which was excellent, and we had the Duck Breast and Petrale Sole. Although a little pricey, you certainly get more than what you pay for--the most memorable meal of our 5 days in San Francisco. There is a spectacular 3 story fiber optic sculpture in the lobby, well worth a trip there just to see it. The only drawback was a second story bar that was quite loud, even in the first floor dining area."

Dined on 02/05/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 17 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dinner in a nightclub

Dined on 02/04/2013

Dined on 02/04/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Trace is next to the bar area in the W Hotel. It's a chic restaurant with delicious food and impeccable service. We planned to meet colleagues for cocktails before dining with them at Trace, but the bar area was so loud with music and people we felt like we were in a nightclub and had to shout to be heard. The hostess at Trace graciously let us in for our reservation an hour early and placed us in a walled-off dining area - the most quiet part of the room. It worked out well, but we still had some noise to compete with. While I won't choose Trace for a business meeting again, it is certainly a great place to dine with friends."

Dined on 02/04/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

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Review 18 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very Tasty!

Dined on 02/01/2013

Dined on 02/01/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were very happy with the quality and selection. Good veggies which are sometimes hard to find. Clean contemporary atmosphere and great service. Would go back again."

Dined on 02/01/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 19 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was very good, the

Dined on 01/30/2013

2013

Dined on 01/30/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was very good, the DJ was unexpected"

Dined on 01/30/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find

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Review 20 for Trace

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything from appetizers

Dined on 01/26/2013

2009

Dined on 01/26/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Everything from appetizers to desserts was great. Classy place."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 21 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went to celebrate my wife's

Dined on 01/24/2013

2004

Dined on 01/24/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went to celebrate my wife's birthday. When we arrived, the restaurant was not yet open. We started with a drink at the bar. When we were seated, the waiter (can't remember his name) recommended the shared pork and butter lettuce, which we ordered both. They were both very delicious. For dinner we had the flat iron steak and the petrale sole. Again, not disapponted. I did mention to him in passing we were celebrating her birthday and at dessert time, he brought a complimentary dessert, with the plate decorated with Happy birthday writing in chocolate. The meal was a little pricey, but all in all it was a great experience. I would go back again."

Dined on 01/24/2013

2004

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 22 for Trace

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great for a business breakfast

Dined on 01/21/2013

2002

Dined on 01/21/2013

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a nice business breakfast here. Food was good. Pretty expensive."

Dined on 01/21/2013

2002

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 23 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

All in all it was nice. The

Dined on 01/21/2013

2013

Dined on 01/21/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"All in all it was nice. The hostess would not seat us until all 4 in our party arrived. The chairs at the long tall tables were uncomfortable and we were not huge fans of the joint seating"

Dined on 01/21/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly

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Review 24 for Trace

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

all in all an above average