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Elite Cafe
This beautiful original Art Deco building began as the Lincoln Grill in 1928. Since 1981, it has been The Elite Cafe. Since its inception, The Elite has served exquisite food with the flavors of New Orleans. Our current menu continues this tradition but with an emphasis on seasonality, the freshest local ingredients, and a lighter touch in our preparation. From the original mahogany booths to the beautiful full bar to the unsurpassed people watching on the Upper Fillmore, The Elite Cafe has something for everyone. We now offer HEATED-OUTDOOR Dining. Enjoy Brunch, Dinner, or a glass of wine while experiencing one of San Francisco's most exciting Shopping & People-Watching streets.
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117 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 117 reviews
5 stars
(27)
4 stars
(63)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(66)
- fit for foodies(51)
- romantic(27)
- vibrant bar scene(25)
- great for brunch(24)
- special occasion(24)
Elite Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't beat the oyster bar and retro booths."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent flavor! Best corn
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent flavor! Best corn bread I ever had. Kobe steak was tender even at well done level. Sauce went really well with the beef. Blueberry bread pudding was delicious. I question the pairing with lemon ice cream. It's refreshing, but I feel like maybe vanilla would have been better. We had a booth which gave us privacy and felt like we were on a train. I also ordered the seafood gumbo. It was good, but it didn't knock me off my chair. I heard someone rave about it on TV, so I had high expectations. Service was good. It's a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 3 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was wonderful and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was wonderful and I loved the atmosphere of this old-style gem. I had a booth which provided both some privacy and noise reduction. My only complaint was the slow service of the food. I don't know if they were short staffed on the night that we were there, but we arrived at 7:15 for dinner and did not get out until close to 9:15. I would have expected to be finished closer to 8:30-8:45. I noticed that even the hostess was serving dinners and the restaurant was not completely full, so maybe it was just an "off" night for service. Otherwise, the place was great."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun, vintage, yummy!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Elite Cafe, with it's comfortable,vintage booths that transport you into the 1920's era, was fun. The people were welcoming, even though we were early for dinner. After a drink at the bar, we sat down and proceeded to order the oysters, deviled eggs, mushroom soup, mac and cheese and salad washed down with a delightful but pricey ($50)chenin blanc. They didn't have the rose that we wanted.
Everything was delicious.
Afterwards,we took a stroll around the somewhat funky but chic neighborhood that embodies the Elite."
Everything was delicious.
Afterwards,we took a stroll around the somewhat funky but chic neighborhood that embodies the Elite."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The biscuits , raw oysters
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The biscuits , raw oysters and the crusted catfish were great."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic meal but the staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic meal but the staff really pushed us out the door during our brunch"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 7 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Elite Dining on Fillmore
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a good, friendly restaurant with good food and located in a wonderful little area of S.F. on Fillmore filled with fun shops to stroll and the Sundance theatre just down the road."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was intilaly attentive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was intilaly attentive and then became less so when the restaurant became busy. More importantly, we booked a table for 5 and they put us in a booth for 4 with a chair at the end of the table which was super uncomfortable, right in the flow of traffic.
However, the food was very good and the staff were super nice. I woudl go back in a heartbeat."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 9 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly service and delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly service and delicious food. Love the jambalaya!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Johnnie cakes--Yum, it was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Johnnie cakes--Yum, it was a delightful dinner, some of the best gumbo ever. Looking forward to returning"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
disappointment
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Look like a great place but I was VERY disappointed about where I was localized with my friends. I was put in the back of the room in a kind of "box", which really isolated us to the rest and could not enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant. My friends were visiting SF and I was about to show them a typical place of the city. You should be aware about such requirement or you don't really care about your customers!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
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Review 12 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Having had a number of good
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Having had a number of good dinners at the Elite Café it had become a relative destination for us. Saturday the experience was poor - shoddy disjointed service, uninformed wait staff, and very mediocre food to boot. I never knew chicken could be so dry. After two bottles of wine we ordered were unavailable, the hostess recommended a comparable one. She did not however tell us that it was $20+ more than the ones we had ordered. Bad form all in all. We won't rush back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 13 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, Great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I brought a friend who is from New Orleans. It was his birthday and I thought it would be great for him to enjoy some home cooking. We were not disappointed, the food was great. The service was excellent and they went above and beyond to make a special dessert for my friend!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Been going to the Elite since
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been going to the Elite since its early days. Were there to celebrate anniversary of our first date. Still great on all levels. They really have done a great job of lending a New Orleans flair to California Cuisine. Have to admit though....when I ordered blackened filet....although excellent....just a few thin slices over a bed of vegetables. It did make me long for the days when it came as a full filet and anything green had to be ordered as a side. Along with the oyster bar...the "old" Elite was just more of a Southern dining experience that was totally unique in San Francisco."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was fine but it took
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was fine but it took over an hour to get simple scrambled eggs. Everyone else was waiting for food just as long and all were grouchy. Created a slightly stressful environment."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
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Review 16 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The staff was great. Troy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was great. Troy especially. We sat down at 9:00pm, didn't order until 9:55pm and we never felt rushed once even though they stop serving at 10:00pm."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't Bother!!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disappointed-Hushpuppies not crisp, red beans and rice NO SAUCE, liver very small portion, tough, onion was the largest food item on the plate. SMALL portions--definitely not New Orleans style. Spent 9 days at Christmas in New Orleans eating my way through the city, and this restaurant bears NO relationship to New Orleans---unless you count oysters ~ where for $2. you can get them across the street on Tuesdays. Won't return!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food is excellent. We had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is excellent. We had terrible service. First brought wrong drink, when we asked for another brought correct drink, no apology. Brought us the wrong salad, same thing. Didn't ask if we wanted another drink. Ordered coffee, espresso, coffee sloshed all over outside of cup. someone just walked by and put our bill down on the table. No comment, thank you very much, I'll take this when you are ready, no interaction. very uncomfortable environment. food is very good but service will keep me from returning."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
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Review 19 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't miss the Elite Cafe.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Don't miss the Elite Cafe. It's a great blend of terrific New Orleans food (biscuits, etoufee, gumbo. seafood salads, and beignet), atmospheric interior (separate booths and a classic New Orleans even San Francisco look), and professional and knowing service. Go and enjoy!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a wonderful find! We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a wonderful find! We enjoyed our meal. The staff were thoughtful and attentive."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Has lots of potential!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I like waiters that will be as solicitous with me as with the table next to mine. I did not feel that. I felt as though we were among the "and also present" something like "runner up" or "honorable mention." He was not rude or disrespectful, he just did not bring much of a personality to the table. The food was good, but not outstanding and could have used a little more spice. The Deviled eggs looked great, but lacked something in the filling. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant as a good place to eat, but it is not outstanding."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the booths. The NoLa
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the booths. The NoLa them is beautifully carried through on the food, decor, service, even the speed of the fans rotating overhead."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 23 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An old neighborhood stand-by
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An old neighborhood stand-by that never disappoints. New Orleans inspired without everything being fried, good wine list and bar, old school private booths and attentive staff."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great ambiance and design!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great ambiance and design! The Art Deco look and feel with an amazing makes for a great experience. Food is amazing although a tad bit expensive."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 25 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good experience and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a good experience and good quality. The Bananas Fosters is Awesome!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I was really looking forward
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was really looking forward to this place and was a little disappointed.
We were seated promptly and the service was good. We ordered the biscuits and the deviled eggs. The biscuits were good, but the deviled eggs weren't anything special. Our dinner arrived so fast we were surprised and not finished the first course. My husband had the jambalaya which he just loved. I had the bbq shrimp which were ok. For bbq shrimp they were pretty mild and a little greasy. I ordered the greens which were very good."
We were seated promptly and the service was good. We ordered the biscuits and the deviled eggs. The biscuits were good, but the deviled eggs weren't anything special. Our dinner arrived so fast we were surprised and not finished the first course. My husband had the jambalaya which he just loved. I had the bbq shrimp which were ok. For bbq shrimp they were pretty mild and a little greasy. I ordered the greens which were very good."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2008
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Review 27 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dinner was good (although
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner was good (although I think their brunch options are better). Servers all looked like they were indifferent and would rather be somewhere else. Not a smile to be found."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 28 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Orleans by the Bay
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I drove 1.5 hours through rush hour traffic to get to the Elite Cafe for Mardi Gras dinner, and it was worth the trip.
I ordered the gumbo and the jambalaya.
Both were colorfully presented and delicious.
Enjoyed the high ratio of meat/vegetables to rice in the jambalaya.
The restaurant manager recommended the cornbread or biscuits.
I chose the cornbread and thought it was some of the best cornbread I've ever had.
Also enjoyed the mini pecan pie tart served warm with ice cream and spiked whipped cream.
I'll have to go back to try a few of the other dishes I missed.
Highly recommend the restaurant"
I ordered the gumbo and the jambalaya.
Both were colorfully presented and delicious.
Enjoyed the high ratio of meat/vegetables to rice in the jambalaya.
The restaurant manager recommended the cornbread or biscuits.
I chose the cornbread and thought it was some of the best cornbread I've ever had.
Also enjoyed the mini pecan pie tart served warm with ice cream and spiked whipped cream.
I'll have to go back to try a few of the other dishes I missed.
Highly recommend the restaurant"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am not really Pacific Heights
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am not really Pacific Heights type but this place is worth braving the liboutin wielding neighborhood inhabitants. Some of the best Beignets outside of NOLA. The BBQ Shrimp could have had some more punch in the flavor dept. The mussels were a gem."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the food and the sides.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the food and the sides. Brings me back to New Orleans. Great booths for intimate dining..."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went on Mardi Gras, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went on Mardi Gras, but late, so the place was not crowded. The hostess and the server were attentive and prompt. I had the salmon, my friend had the jambalaya, they were both excellent. The restaurant has several enclosed booths that are almost like tiny dining rooms, which is very nice to have a private conversation and be undisturned by noise from the other tables."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 32 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quality Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If I can eat something and not have indigestion/heartburn later, than that place is golden. Elite cafe had wonderful food that wasn't loaded with a bunch of sauces or garlic or spices. They just let the food taste like it was meant to. And the portions were perfectly sized (I didn't feel like rolling out the door). The prices are a bit on the high side, but for the quality of the food, it's understandable and reasonable."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 33 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The hostess was rude and unfriendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The hostess was rude and unfriendly. It felt like we burdened her to seat us. Our waiter was very nice. The jambalaya was really good. The biscuits are to die for. Overall a good dinner. We would return to try othet things that looked tasty on the menu. Oh yeah the beignets are fantastic!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 34 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Best Gumbo in the Bay Area
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the perfect place to get the meeting house biscuits and fabulous gumbo"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have loved this restaurant since it opened 30 years ago. The snug wooden booths, terrific cocktails, and attentive service were as good on my last visit as they were on my first, but the Cajun food seemed to have slipped a bit. I'd like to think that his was just an off night rather than a trend."
Dined on 01/14/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 36 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food - fair prices -
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food - fair prices - outstanding service
Worth additional visits."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
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Review 37 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Give it a miss
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was terrible. They forgot one of our entrees. There were only 5 in our group. We sat in this tiny booth that looked like a confessional that didn't fit 5 people. Overall I'd give it a miss. Food average."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 38 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent all the way around.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent all the way around. Food was beautifully presented and delicious."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 39 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not a very big place so tables
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not a very big place so tables are close together. The noise level is pretty high so request one of the booths along the side - much better for conversation and ambience. Food is excellent though no matter where you're sitting!! And they mix a mean cocktail!! I'll definitely be back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Server was great, host & hostess
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Server was great, host & hostess rude. Had a reservation for 8ppl. I let the host know we might be 7 & he seemed fine & then came back & told me I had to let him know "RIGHT NOW" our count-I told him were 7 for sure. Some how the 2 top was moved away from our table? Not 15min.later our 2 other guests arrived. We kindly asked the 2ppl who sat at the 2 top if they wouldn't mind moving to another 2 top & they agreed. The hostess was looped in as friends @ the opposite end of our table were scrambling to find seats for the later arrivals. The hostess told us WE were RUDE for asking if the 2 could move, when she didn't know the full story. She had no idea how rude the host was & that the ppl asked if they could move were cool w/moving."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The booths are great - private,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The booths are great - private, help keep the noise manageable. We liked the small plates options. Nothing was "wow" - but the Meetinghouse biscuits haven't lost their buttery charm."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 42 for Elite Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We took a chance and chose
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took a chance and chose the Elite Cafe based on Cajun Cuisine. What a fantastic experience. Four people all raving about the food, the drinks, the private booth dining, and the service. Great job we will be back!!!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Elite Cafe
Based on the average of (75) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic