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Three Seasons
Known for their astounding repertoire of fresh spring rolls and collective small plates, Three Seasons Restaurant has quickly become the dining experience of choice among those who know. Founders Chef Hung Le and Tessa Nguyen bring their concept of fresh premium ingredients combined with innovative food presentation to downtown Palo Alto. The result is an unprecedented and thoroughly addictive spin on traditional Vietnamese flavors. The flagship Three Seasons, in San Francisco's trendy Marina District, has earned the distinction as one of the most acclaimed Vietnamese restaurants in the Bay Area since its inception over three years ago.
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110 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 110 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(57)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(42)
- good for groups(32)
- special occasion(30)
- neighborhood gem(27)
- vibrant bar scene(21)
- romantic(19)
Three Seasons Reviews List
Review 1 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mixed feelings about Three Seasons
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the savory dishes were quite tasty, but the dessert- fried bananas with coconut ice cream was subpar. The banana may have been fried a few hours or a few days before; it arrived at the table two minutes after ordering it at a tepid temperature- thus reheated and not very well. The ice cream was more ice than cream. The service was impersonal but correct with small lapses. They served a stew type dish in a bowl with lots of liquid and without... a spoon."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Three Seasons several times. This time I took a friend who had never been. The delicious food (especially those garlic noodles and crab!) thrilled us both. This is one of my top three favorite restaurants in Palo Alto."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is our family's favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is our family's favorite place to meet to celebrate any occasion. This time six of us, plus an infant, ate there, family style. The food was very good. The catfish in a claypot was outstanding. Other dishes we especially liked included the garlic noodles, eggplant, green beans, sea bass, and tofu with peppers. The shaking beef we ordered a bit too well done."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
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Review 4 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Contemporary Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here the other night and really enjoyed it. It was hard for me to find because construction hid the restaurant which is tucked away in a courtyard away from the street. That was my only issue of the night. The decor and layout of the restaurant is beautiful, with a lounge setting below around the bar and more private dining above. The menu had a plethora of appetizers, which made our selection hard because everything sounded so delicious. The entrees were portioned just right and tasted great. I loved their cocktails, great combinations of alcohol with subtle hints of herbs and spices making for a tastey beverage; but my date who prefers sweeter drinks did not like hers. Overall a great experience, I will definitely dine here again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the mango beef, the eggplant,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the mango beef, the eggplant, fresh spring rolls. Ive been here for dinner and lunch. Dinner can be very crowded and LOUD but lunch time is pleasant. The service is just right."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
No Seasons
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"None of the foot tasted fresh and there seemed to be canned friend onions on everything, The crab spring rolls had no crab, the chicken satay was like rawhide, the service was incredibly bad and the bill for 2 (and no drinks) was close to $100. Are you kidding me?"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2004
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Review 7 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The ambiance is delightful,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The ambiance is delightful, the service very good, and the entertainment (band) was very enjoyable. Overall a wonderful evening."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Everything is pretty much
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything is pretty much overpriced. Service was unattentive and unhelpful. Furthermore, there was a strange janitorial stench inside the restaurant."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great (we had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great (we had the snapper, tamarind prawns and Japanese eggplant). The service felt a little rushed. The chairs were uncomfortable (too hard). Overall a nice place for a special occasion, perhaps a little overpriced."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our group of 9 was placed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our group of 9 was placed alone upstairs for lunch, which made the service slow. The food came out relatively quickly, but both before and after we found ourselves looking around for our server to place our order and then again for our check.
The restaurant itself is in an interesting building - we decided it must have been a ballroom at one point? - and is an lovely mix of old and new architecture.
The food was quite good and plentiful; the only issue I had is that the salmon was completely overcooked and I probably should have sent it back. The menu is a bit on the pricy side, but not out of proportion with the quality. We highly recommend the Shaking Beef, the Spicy Green Beans, and the Tamarind Prawns, which were all excellent."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 11 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a delightful find in a beautiful historic building (old courthouse complete with rotunda). Service was impeccable. Food is expesive but well prepaid."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 12 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
yum
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always enjoy our meals at 3 Seasons in Palo Alto. great food, service and consistent quality. this is one of our favs"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
lovely lunch in a gentle atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"lovely lunch in a gentle atmosphere that encourage conversation with a hard of hearing friend...I do not like noisy restaurants and the noise level at 3 Seasons was perfect, delicious food, attentive (but not too attentive) servers...thank you"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed our meal very much.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed our meal very much. The Shaken Beef was superb, tender filet, perfect seasoning. And the fried rice was spectacular. It's a little pricey, but worth the extra."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was a perfect evening for
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Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a perfect evening for a date night!! We will be back for sure.
Best,
Lisa"
Lisa"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
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Review 16 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently Tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is one of my favorite go-to places for business meals actually.The taste and quality of the food are always consistent, and the service is attentive.I love the "shaking beef" and garlic noodles!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, but sort of pricey!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, but sort of pricey!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 18 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
our group of 4 came early
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"our group of 4 came early at 6pm before the crowd tho one of us was almost an hour late due to conflicts. i have to say that our waiter and the other service people were perfect, checking in at appropriate times, giving great info on the food and being there whenever we needed even as the restaurant got busier. Due to the tardiness of our final guest, we ended up staying over 3 hours and had a great time. Each dish was excellent including the cocktails and desserts. We loved the papaya salad and the calimari...the meat spring roll was a little too dry, but the spareribs were wonderful! the curry chicken was so flavorful as well as the garlic noodles and chilean sea bass! ginger creme brulee/choco banana roll - delish ending to the night!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This restaurant is running
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is running on status quo. The decor needs a solid minor update, a major cleaning. The sitting/dining chairs were awkward in shape, the bench was so long you could not sit back. The food was underwhelming, I could get better food from a food truck restaurant. By the time the second round of diner finished, (9:30pm) the staff was 'lazing around' literally sitting around the restaurant in various corners. Some were eating from a plate in their hand, and laughing with other co-workers.
It is time for this restaurant to fold up it's Asian fusion menu, and give it's assets to their bank."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2007
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Review 20 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit for dinner, and the food was--again--very good. My chicken salad was flavorful and fresh-tasting; at first it didn't seem to have much chicken, but then I found it in other pockets of the salad. The 2 different spring rolls were also delicious, although a tad messy to eat (which can't be helped!). My husband's catfish in a clay pot wa delicious. I enjoyed a Lotus cocktail, although it could have been served more chilled. My husband's herbaceous vodka cocktail had good flavor, but he thought it was on the weak side. Over all, we enjoyed the food very much and will return."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Authentic Vietnamese. Very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Authentic Vietnamese. Very delicious. The physical space doesn't project the ambiance of SE Asia. In fact, it looks rather like an old dance hall. If you can overlook that, the food more than makes up for that small deficiency."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 22 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food but very noisey.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food but very noisey. Next time we wil go there on a weeknight."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I felt the food was too pricey
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I felt the food was too pricey for what it was"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 24 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food! Getting seated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food! Getting seated took awhile despite having reservations. Overall the food makes up for any shortcomings in the service."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been to this restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"I've been to this restaurant before - a few years ago =twice for business lunches and the food & service was very good. Our server had no personality and seemed tenative, he never came back to find out how our Prawns with Garlic Sauce was (overdone shrimp, btw) or the Claypot Catfish until we were nearly done with the first dish. The dishes were both delivered by a busboy, and the second one all but threw the dishes on the table as he passed by.
The seating on the upper level is odd, we were at a table against the railing with literally 3 feet between us and a padded wall used for storage - very claustrophobic."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
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Review 26 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a Great Choice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Always delicious, fresh food. Have never had a bad dish. Service friendly and attentive. Architecture is really stunning."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Three Seasons
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, but the service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, but the service was REALLY slow. We ordered 4 dishes, and each came out separately over the course of 2 hours, with large gaps between. Would not recommend this place for a quick bite."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Three Seasons
Based on the average of (83) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic