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Heirloom Cafe is an intimate restaurant with first-quality, day-fresh cuisine and a wine list full of the world's greatest wines, young and old. We're pleased to offer our food and wine and great service at very reasonable prices, and in a very comfortable and simple setting.
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130 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 130 reviews
5 stars
(61)
4 stars
(54)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- notable wine list(58)
- special occasion(49)
- romantic(44)
- good for groups(31)
Heirloom Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food - very well prepared. Extensive wine list. Friendly and professional service."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A special find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Non-descript from the outside, the inside packs a punch. The food is amazing! The service spectacular. My husband and I like to share dishes and without us asking, they split the soup and the salmon dish into portions for us each. A very nice touch.
My one note (and please note that I am an interior designer with a picky eye) was that the fluorescent lights over the open kitchen were unappealing. Appreciate what it does for the environment, but I just can't stand the light it provides. Other than that, the decor was wonderfully put together.
We'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently very good.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Matt and his team offer such a consistently great experience; I have never gone there and been disappointed. The food is great and reasonable for the quality offered; the wines reflect Matt's deep and sometimes quirky experience (meant in a GOOD sense) and there's no pretense, just warm, welcoming and great food.
My only beef relates to taking a friend there one time, a restaurant/lighting architect, who couldn't get past the somewhat glaring industrial hanging lights in the kitchen. So now I see those whereas before I was blissfully overlooking them.
Go for the food, go for the service, go for the small but great wine list.
It is a neighborhood gem."
My only beef relates to taking a friend there one time, a restaurant/lighting architect, who couldn't get past the somewhat glaring industrial hanging lights in the kitchen. So now I see those whereas before I was blissfully overlooking them.
Go for the food, go for the service, go for the small but great wine list.
It is a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Relaxed, delightful, great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Recommended by a friend. I'd go back, and take friends. Knowledgeable waitstaff, interesting and varied wine list, great food. Loved it."
Dined on 4/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent food... waaaay too noisy!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The dishes were divine. Everything we ordered was excellent and memorable. Our guests from New York were very impressed.
Also memorable, but not on a positive note, was the noise. Guests was yelling and screeching to be heard, the music was too loud, the acoustics are terrible. Comfortable conversation became impossible and we left without dessert. With such fine quality of food preparation and service, it would be nice if the ambiance were more sensitive to the enjoyment of this experience."
Also memorable, but not on a positive note, was the noise. Guests was yelling and screeching to be heard, the music was too loud, the acoustics are terrible. Comfortable conversation became impossible and we left without dessert. With such fine quality of food preparation and service, it would be nice if the ambiance were more sensitive to the enjoyment of this experience."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food; a little cosy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really fantastic entrees; my Halibut was divine and accompanying english peas were very flavorful. Deserts were beautifully presented, especially the rhubarb tart, and tasted great.
Groups of five are tough to sit I guess, but there was not much room on the end of the long shared table for the odd person in our group. Also, should a restaurant really add a mandatory 20% tip for a group of 5? Not what I would call a large group. Usually expect this on groups of 6 or more. The service was very good, but I would like to have been able to differentiate by setting my own tip level."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A hidden gem?
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"On the basis of a review in the Financial Times by Nicholas Lander, we ventured into the Mission District, an area we did not know though we had visited San Francisco previously. The Heirloom Cafe is popular even on a mid-week evening. A simple menu, including a prix fixe option, with a delightful range of possibilities. The duck confit salad was a light main course served at just the right temperature. The lamb stew was full of flavour and served as a generous portion. A thoughtfully chosen, predominantly French wine list. Excellent service, attentive without overpowering. The only quibble was that the lively conversation of our fellow diners did dominate the space, perhaps they were just carried away in their enjoyment of the meal."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fresh simple California cooking. Tasty, if not particularly unusual. Same problem as Local's Corner - still hungry after the meal. I don't need to be stuffed, but seems to me if I eat a starter and an entree I should at least pleasantly sated."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My experience was great -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My experience was great - delicious food, excellent service, and the atmosphere had a European feel. Would highly recommend."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a great restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great restaurant, my only complaint is the seating. I know I'm a big guy, 6'3" at 250 lbs but the seating is really not comfortable not only for me but other's smaller than I in our group of 4l"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Too easy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Heirloom Cafe, your vibe is just enchanting. It's about good food, really great wine, and a laid-back style. I hope we get to come again to try the burgers or brunch!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Acoustics bad. Noise was a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Acoustics bad. Noise was a problem -- cycle of shouting louder and louder to be heard over the shouting."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A neighborhood gem!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Such a neighborhood gem. Very romantic and food is excellent. The night we went, I found the food a little salty. If the food was a little less salty it would be perfection."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was delicious - wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious - wonderful vegetarian options, great wine."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everyone at the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everyone at the restaurant was sweet and gracious. The food was fresh and delicious."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful birthday dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Matt and team once again presented a wonderful experience. We went here for my birthday this past weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our food and wine - everyone loved each dish and Matt provided some superb wine recommendations. I chose Heirloom for my birthday dinner because they always make us feel like family, put out solid, consistent food, and always have a wonderful wine offering for any budget or flavor profile. The fact that it's a 5-min walk from my house is just icing on the cake. Matt has built this place on good old fashioned customer service, execution and flavors; nothing flashy but always excellent.
Bravo, Matt and team. Thanks for a great birthday celebration."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Heirloom is one a number exceptiona
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Heirloom is one a number exceptional restaurants in SF that most people don't get to know. I like it that way. Happy for the staff as it was jammed on a Monday night, but you still don't have to reserve way in advance. It has the most civil corkage policy, lower for fine old wines."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an excellent restaurant that i have been to many times before, but always enjoy returning. They never fail to exceed expectations with the food, wine pairing, and service."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic meal and wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic meal and wonderful service. Beautiful space and open kitchen. The duck and mushroom risotto were amazing. Would come back again and again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Portion size was disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Portion size was disappointing for the price, but the food served tasted great."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
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Review 21 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good Food and good ambiance.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They play real Jazz... not, staff noise to keep customers moving along...
And we appreciate that.
Food is outstanding and the build out is flawless.
Good wines, as well with helpful staff.
Up there with Olivettos, Zuni, and Delfina."
And we appreciate that.
Food is outstanding and the build out is flawless.
Good wines, as well with helpful staff.
Up there with Olivettos, Zuni, and Delfina."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food is tasty, but it's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is tasty, but it's a little overpriced for what you get."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2006
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Review 23 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and a charming
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and a charming space in the Mission. Bright, fresh flavors. Loved the green garlic soup and the spring lamb stew, which was not heavy but, instead, came with lots of vegetables and a light, flavorful broth, accompanied by a delicious biscuit to soak it up. The roasted cod was also very good in a saffron, tomato and fennel broth. Nice selection of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. The "menu" seemed pricey at $65.00, so we opted for a la carte. Portions large, except for dessert--we shared a very small, but good, rhubarb tart."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not as we hoped
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went with high expectations and although the whole experience was enjoyable, the food lacked depth of flavor and originality. We started with the bacon onion tart-solid but nothing special. The Dungeness crab salad was really tasty but our halibut was overcooked and lacking in flavor and seasoning. Rhubarb tart was very good but salted caramel ice cream was bitter. The corkage fee of $25 was way high, especially for a restaurant of this modesty. The service and ambiance were excellent. However, when you spend $100 per couple, you want to have the food resonate but this fell flat."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely Spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A new place for me and it was perfect for my girlfriends dinner. The decor is very pretty and even sitting with random people didn't feel like we were crowded. The food was great and our waiter was good at making recommendations. It would be good for date night or a small group of friends."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took some work colleagues from abroad- both worldly types. We sat at the communal table, which is not everyones cup of tea, but was kind of nice. They had a short chat with the folks next to us. We ordered several a la carte plates to share. They were impressed with the food, and so was I. I'm eating mostly vegan these days, but made an exception because the food was just too special to pass up. Very fresh and lots of flavor."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 27 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food! Very hipster place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food! Very hipster place but the food remains great. The lamb was amazing."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 28 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I must say it is 3.5 stars
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I must say it is 3.5 stars and keep on reading as I explain why exactly.
It is a great restaurant with an interesting menu. The ambiance however is the best part of the place. everything we had was very good but not excellent (small portions I might add). With the prices they charge, I expect excellent especially in SF. Our table got the duck dish/salad, Cod and spring lamb stew. Everything was about $5-10 over priced, it will add up quickly hence my 3.5 stars rating. Given there are so many great restaurants in the City, I won't go back any time soon."
It is a great restaurant with an interesting menu. The ambiance however is the best part of the place. everything we had was very good but not excellent (small portions I might add). With the prices they charge, I expect excellent especially in SF. Our table got the duck dish/salad, Cod and spring lamb stew. Everything was about $5-10 over priced, it will add up quickly hence my 3.5 stars rating. Given there are so many great restaurants in the City, I won't go back any time soon."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 29 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant was very quiet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was very quiet when we arrived for our 7:00 reservation. By the time we left, it was packed with young neighborhood folks, giving it an energetic, youthful vibe. The menu was eclectic and all our dishes were interesting and well-prepared. Very enjoyable."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our second visit was just
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our second visit was just as pleasurable as the first. Since there were three of us,
we were seated at the head and end of the communal table. This was creative seating, we thought, and well suited for conversation. Loved the food and the service was impeccable! Price was reasonable. We are now recommending it to all of our friends..."
we were seated at the head and end of the communal table. This was creative seating, we thought, and well suited for conversation. Loved the food and the service was impeccable! Price was reasonable. We are now recommending it to all of our friends..."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We brought our friends here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We brought our friends here and they loved it. The coffee braised lamb was incredible."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 32 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed a wonderful meal. This is a quiet, unassuming restaurant with friendly service and outstanding food. All of the food was excellent. The dungeness crab salad and main course gnocchi with sunnyside up egg both stood out as unusual and delicious."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 33 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was a time for 5 old friends
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Dined on 03/01/2013
2001
Dined on 03/01/2013
2001
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a time for 5 old friends scattered around the country to catch up. Everyone's food was exceptional and the French wines were distinctive and added to experience."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 34 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent food with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always excellent food with an amazingly curated wine list. Some of my favorite wines are on this list."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 35 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I think I already reviewed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I think I already reviewed this place, but it's still one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. It was a little noisier than I remembered it, but that didn't detract much from the charm. The broth the clams came in was sock-removing, and everything else was just dandy."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Two of us enjoyed an excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Two of us enjoyed an excellent dinner on a Monday evening so the restaurant was fairly quiet & dinner was nicely paced. We shared butternut squash soup which was very nice but a bit too much cumin for my taste ( not one of my favorite spices). We shared a crab salad with grapefruit & the burger both of which were excellent, as well as a delicious side of Brussel sprouts. What was especially wonderful was that they split the soup & burger for us. It was a perfect meal & wonderful accomadating service b"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find! Highly recommend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great find! Highly recommend this restaurant - one of those neighborhood gems that rival anything "downtown.""
Dined on 02/22/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Valentines Day Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I had Valentine's Day dinner here. The ambiance was great, and so was the service. The food was almost amazing, but not 100% - more like 90%. But, I give them a break because it was a holiday evening at 7pm. I got a delicious coffee-braised lamb dish. My wife got the chicken and bread pudding dish. Both we good. I don't think they change there menu too often, but I'll definitely go back and would recommend it as a nice romantic low-key dinner. Next time I'll try without it being Valentines Day too."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food....Great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food....Great service. In our "foodie" book, a real find. We will return.
One small drawback: if you have aged eyes, bring your light. It is dark!"
One small drawback: if you have aged eyes, bring your light. It is dark!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything I ate was amazing.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Everything I ate was amazing. My only complaint is that it was almost pitch black, could barely see my food."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 41 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quintessential Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good is extremely well executed while not trying be fancy. It's got a quirky laid back vibe. Service is excellent. It's a different Mission crowd than what you would find on Valencia..still hip but a mature crowd."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 42 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A wonderful dinner as always.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful dinner as always. They never disappoint!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We are repeat customers here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are repeat customers here and love the food, the service - everything. On this last visit the lighting was a bit too low and made reading the menu a challenge. Noise level is kind of high, but not so high that you can't' have a conversation comfortably. The chocolate pot d' creme to die for!"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 44 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I know this is a trend these
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I know this is a trend these days, but the restaurant keeps the lights so low you can't read a menu without using the flashlight on your phone.
I think the place would still have good ambiance with a little better lighting at the tables.
Waitress was extremely knowledgeable on wines."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We love this restaurant but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this restaurant but quite frankly don't go as often as we might because of the noise level. It is just too noisy and impossible to carry on a conversation without constantly leaning forward to hear the other person or asking them to repeat themselves."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
DeeeeeVine!! Food is so-o
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"DeeeeeVine!! Food is so-o excellent as are wines!!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kinda Dreamy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Heirloom Cafe is one of the best foodie restaurants in San Francisco. If you know food and want to experience the best, go. This night I had stunning French wines, including one for Jura - a Poulsard - that had a funky nose that only the most adventurous would embrace. And we had one of the best Pinot Noirs ever, and black Perigord truffles on homemade gnocci. Get it? I love HC. It's kinda dreamy, a destination for an addict. A highlight of the month."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Heirloom Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I had a date
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I had a date at Heirloom Cafe on Friday and it was AMAZING. We eat a lot of places in the city and the food was so good we are still thinking about it today (Monday). The duck breast was so tenderly prepared it melted on the tongue and the farro butternut squash accompaniment was spectacular. I had cod in a tomato broth that was also to die for. We shared a crab salad to start and it also was spectacular -- something about the mix of flavors and textures was just perfect. The decor is simple and lovely -- something about it reminded me of a little french cafe, like a simpler version of Tartine somehow. Very mellow and relaxed but fancy enough for night out. Definitely coming back again."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Heirloom Cafe
Based on the average of (82) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic