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La Scene Café and Bar Reviews List

La Scene Café and Bar

The Californian fusion cuisine of the Zagat rated La Scene Café and Bar represents the popular tastes of San Francisco with a robust blend of cultures. Chef Jose Aviles brings together the best local ingredients and elements from California to create his tasteful menu. La Scene is an intimate restaurant with a very comfortable and pleasant ambience. La Scene is the ideal venue for a casual dinner with friends and family or simply indulge in a glass of merlot or a martini at the La Scene Bar. It’s centrally located near Union Square and is right in the heart of the theater district. The excellent location makes it very convenient for guests who want to enjoy a wonderful dinner before the show or after theatre desserts, coffees and spirits. La Scene offers a prix fixed menu from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at a special price of $38.00 plus tax and gratuities.
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56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
(56 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(19)
  • neighborhood gem(19)
  • special occasion(18)
  • romantic(14)
  • good for groups(6)
  • great for brunch(5)
La Scene Café and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good restaurant for before San Francisco theater dining."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 2 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delightful Pre-Theater Dinner

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"La Scene Cafe & Bar provides a consistently excellent dinner experience. The menu is innovative and very well prepared. The presentation is good. Service is thoughtful and professional. Our waitress went out of her way to be helpful, thoughtful, prompt and gracious."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/28/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good for going to the theater. They make sure you get there on time."
Dined on 5/28/2013
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Review 4 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Nice but uneven.

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A nice selection of dishes for brunch. Mimosas were included as part of the brunch. We received complimentary refills of Mimosas though it isn't advertised as such. The poached eggs on one of the Eggs Benedict were overcooked, while on another one they were poached nicely (runny). Service was friendly and accommodating but the waiter mixed up the orders. He made up for it by adding complimentary sides."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 5 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Lousy

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was mediocre and the service cool and not very friendly. The apple tart was probably the worst dessert I have ever had that I didn't make myself. They did not handle the pre-theater rush very well. Others enjoyed their meals more than I did."
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 6 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pre-Theater Gem

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"La Scene is the perfect place to have an excellent dinner before attending one of the several theaters close by. The menu is interesting and tasty, the service is personal and good, and the ambiance is relatively QUIET (a vanishing characteristic of San Francisco restaurants these days). Have been there many times and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We both had the salmon, which was quite good. Nice place to have dinner if you are downtown for a show or movie."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 8 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had such a great time!

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I met up with 2 old colleagues for drinks & appetizers. The food was wonderful and the staff lovely. I'm a big mussels fan & their mussels appetizer was to die for! The goat cheese and beet salad looked beautiful and was delicious.
I will definitely be visiting again."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delicious & Relaxed Before Theatre

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was as usual fabulous. The service was a little slow. We couldn't help but notice people who came in afetr us got their salad before us, then their entree before us. We also haven't seen our "regulars" (server & buser) for a while. Perhaps the slowness was due to new staff?"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Reservations after 8pm please

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"7:00 PM on theater night not a good time for a quite, leasure dining experience. The staff was overwhelmed trying to get the crowd out in time for their shows. Unfortunately for us, we suffered through an evening of rushing wait staff and irregular attention. Thank goodness the food was very good."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2005
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Review 11 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful experience.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a wonderful experience. The food was great; service was excellent and recommendations were right on. Thank you! We will return to dine again very soon."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A very good service. Food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A very good service. Food seemed to be ready to serve."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2012
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Review 13 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful dinner before attending

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful dinner before attending a show at the Curran. We dined with friends - four different dinners and all were excellent. Service was perfect. An easy walk across the street to see Jersey Boys. I would recommend this restaurant, and plan to come here for dinner again!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quiet, slightly up-scale restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Quiet, slightly up-scale restaurant. Small, w/combined bar area. Aware of customer's needs to attend plays - in live theater area. Friendly waitress and help staff. Bar is limited in its ability to prepare requested beverages, i.e. mixed drinks."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was not hot when served.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was not hot when served. The kitchen is far away from the dining room thus the food arrived at room temperature. Service was very good. It us so convenient to the Curran Theater."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2011
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Review 16 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Best Restaurant Ever

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent, we loved it. Celebrated our Anniversary, we could not have asked for more!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service was slow, even though

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was slow, even though we and everyone else had a play. Food was excellent."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great spot for dinner before

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great spot for dinner before a show at the Curran theater"
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I can only speak for breakfast.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I can only speak for breakfast. With so many great option in the city, I would go elsewhere. SLOW service & small portions. Good quality food. Watered down coffee."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2003
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Review 20 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A great place for group event

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A great place for group event dining such as Easter brunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Staff were very nice. However,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Staff were very nice. However, we got coupled in with the theater crowd and were basically ignored. We waited for 30 minutes to be asked for a second glass with glasses empty and no apology. On the other hand the chef made my son a special pasta which he loved."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

this is a favorite for my

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"this is a favorite for my theatre group. We have dined here numerous times, great service, decor, food, wine list and fabulous location across from the theatres. Loved it and we have not tired of it yet."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 23 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food presentation was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food presentation was gorgeous, works of art!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

The bar tender we were told

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The bar tender we were told was new. She had NO idea how to make a cocktail, several attempts failed. The wine was excellent there was nothing she could do to ruin it.
Service was extremely slow. The wait staff was running around rapidly but food was not coming out. I believe the problem might have been in the kitchen. We finally had to summon the manager and were finally taken care of by him. When making the reservation I stated that we had theater tickets and requested rapid service. It did not happen! Things were so bad that the manager arranged for a percentage reduction in our bill. We will never go again prior to theater but the food was worth another visit if one has time to put up with unbelievable delays in service
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Dined on 03/19/2013
 2010
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Review 25 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

PUT ON YOUR LIST OF PLACES TO VISIT

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had reservations, we arrived on time, our table was ready and were seated immediately. The waitstaff showed up immediately, were courteous and helpful. MY Scallops were very good and her crab risotto was delicious. Two excellent dinners, a glass of wine, a coffee and an espresso all for less than $100.00. All in all, we will definitely return."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Perfect place to be before

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Perfect place to be before the theater. Nice selection, great service and really felt welcomed."
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Way overrated. Food is too

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Way overrated. Food is too salty."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2004
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Review 28 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I have been to La Scene twice.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I have been to La Scene twice. It is one of the few restaurants in the area that opens at 5pm. The service has always been very good and the food is well presented, but only fair."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2002
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Review 29 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We needed to take out some

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We needed to take out some clients after an event on Valentine's Day. They were staying near Union Square and La Scene had an opening at the right time. Unfortunately, prices were jacked up because of Valentine's Day but the staff were very charming and the food was fine. We've eaten here in the past before seeing a play when the prices are more in line with the food. The table by the front window is really separate and wonderfully quiet."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2007
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Review 30 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Go. Enjoy.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was a great find. The dining room feels like a private club. The service is attentive, but not oppressive. And then there is the food. Mmmmm. I was NOT disappointed. Go. Enjoy."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Lovely atmosphere with mediocre

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Lovely atmosphere with mediocre yet very expensive food. We won't be back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2003
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Review 32 for La Scene Café and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Intimate, quiet restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Intimate, quiet restaurant in the Warwick Hotel. Outstanding service from the waitress, Attentive but not hovering. Menu was a little limited. Scallop, steak, pork chop, and ravioli were all delicious. Allowed to linger and visit with friends we haven't seen in a long time."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Scene Café and Bar
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate