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Bottle Cap
Casual American restaurant and bar, offering innovative cuisine featuring farm fresh organic products and hand-crafted classic cocktails located on Washington Square Park.
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72 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 72 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(45)
- good for groups(44)
- fit for foodies(32)
- special occasion(16)
- romantic(13)
- vibrant bar scene(12)
Bottle Cap Reviews List
Review 1 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service OK...Food made up for it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What I had
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Fried Chicken Thighs w/dill yogurt sauce, celery
New York Steak- smoked pepper sauce, warm potato & green bean salad
Chocolate Cream Pie- banana coulis, toffee crunch (not as good as I had hoped)
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Fried Chicken Thighs w/dill yogurt sauce, celery
New York Steak- smoked pepper sauce, warm potato & green bean salad
Chocolate Cream Pie- banana coulis, toffee crunch (not as good as I had hoped)
Snob Alert - I did not like the fact that the waiter did not consistently refill my water even though he was not attending to anyone else (it was a Sunday Night). I was expecting a bit more service.
Aside from that, the food was great. I would never have tried dill yogurt sauce on chicken but it is my new appetizer favorite.
The steak portion was large and the potatoes were small...just how i like it.
I should have gone for the sorbet but I was in the mood for chocolate. Did not like it much."
The steak portion was large and the potatoes were small...just how i like it.
I should have gone for the sorbet but I was in the mood for chocolate. Did not like it much."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A tad spendy but great all around.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went in knowing what we were getting into, but $100+ for two people (3 courses each plus a cocktail, tax, and tip) means that although we loved the experience, it will have to be reserved for special occaisions. I found the Gems salad to be amazing, but the pork chop was much too salty for my taste (though other reviewers seem to like it). Service was top notch."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food in a classic SF location
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went here for my sons 18 birthday and had a great meal. He is a foodie and liked the interesting menu. We went early and it was quiet but filled up as the evening went on. The piano singer was a great surprise and it is right across from Washington park in North Beach so location is perfect for people watching and neighborhood feel. The food was outstanding. The owner chef knows hs stuff and my son's organic steak was the best he had ever had. I had an asparagus soup that was complex and yummy. Portions are generous and can be shared so we made the most out of tasting. We didnt try the wine list but the mint limeaid was fresh and perfect for an early meal We would return for sure!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for brunch and the service was pretty slow, but the food was great!"
Dined on 4/28/2013
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Review 5 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time I've been there for brunch and it was terrible. Chilaquilles were just tortillas thrown in eggs and black beans out of a can (no seasoning we could taste) and the seared tuna was a poor cut (jagged, not high grade, and included the blood line), over cooked and poorly cut. I've been for happy hour before and have had great service, but we waited almost 45 minutes for our food and the place was mostly empty. Also, we had probably 3 people tending to our table, which made it even more unbelievable that we couldn't get our water refilled or an update on our food. Chef needs a lesson in selecting, cutting, and cooking tuna. Unless they really upgrade they're brunch, I won't be returning for it,"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall a great night. The service was great in the beginning, but as it got more crowded the service seemed to slow and the waitress came around less often.
First time at the restaurant AND will go back or recommend."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fun neighborhood restaurant and bar. Good food, fun old time type atmosphere. Live music was great!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was amazing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The experience was amazing. Live music while dining and the staff was attentive and really friendly. Food was delicious. Entire group was satisfied"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were a group of 5 who made
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were a group of 5 who made a reservation for a late dinner. Our meal was great comfort food and the service was impeccable. I will go back again next time I'm in SF."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was off for us, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was off for us, but will try again."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Disappointing, not worth the money!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was noisy, the food was salty. We went with our server's recommendations on several dishes and were disappointed with the saltiness of all gems except one appetizer. The service was terrible. The restaurant wasn't overly busy, yet there were times when we didn't see our server for 15 minutes or more. I woul never go back to bottlecap."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Came for brunch. Atmosphere
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Came for brunch. Atmosphere is great and the French toast was quite good. However they seemed to be understaffed as service was friendly but very very slow. As an example, My wife's dish came out 10 minutes before mine. Then it took 5 minutes just to catch someone's eye to bring us salt and pepper."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Roasted Roots
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I normally get the Seared Scallops, but the Roasted Roots sounded delicious. It was, yummy sweet potatoes and turnips; although the red lentils could have been a little more cooked - they seemed a tad dry. Yummy overall. Great drinks! I was surprised to see this restaurant looking pretty stark all the way up to 9 pm and never really did fill up by the time we left at 9:30. And they certainly hold back on reservations on opentable, even though they weren't booked."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happy occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We chose this restaurant before attending a comedy show at Cobbs. The service was exceptional and delightful and the food was so delicious. The staff was more mindful about our show time than we were since we had libations and were caught up in good conversation with full, satisfied bellies. This is a true hidden gem void of tourists with plenty of charm. Thank you to the staff there!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hit or miss
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service is slow here, and food can be excellent or miss the mark. Sadly my poached at brunch were hard and when I sent them back they were replaced with the same overcooked eggs!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2003
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Review 16 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Variety, Even for Brunch!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Usually it's hard to get good variety off a brunch menu but our group of 5 had orders ranging from omelets to seared tuna salad and all of it was delicious. Our waiter was patient and quick. He gave us a nice window table looking toward the park across the street. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overshadowed by poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I planned a dinner for myself and 7 friends at Bottlecap this weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. We had a great square table and were seated on time. They have delicious cocktails and solid and reasonable priced wine list. Our food was great: we shared several salads for appetizers, and all enjoyed our main courses: Pork Shoulder, Flank Steak, Sea Bass stew. Unfortunately, the evening was overshadowed by poor service. The timing of the meal was all wrong - slow drink service, and we were there for almost an hour before even ordering our main course. Our waitress was inattentive and paying the 18% gratuity stung!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bottle Cap has been a hidden
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bottle Cap has been a hidden treasure. Right across the street from Washington Square Park in North Beach, this restaurant doesn't have the same visibility as other restaurants around the park. But its location and excellent food (and mimosas, belinis, etc!) and reasonable prices make it a great spot for NB dining.
They were extremely accommodating to our party of 15 for a saturday brunch. Service was excellent and everything went as smoothly as an be. No complaints whatsoever! I would definitely recommend this place."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
had a great entree, but wish
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"had a great entree, but wish i would have skipped the dessert... the butterscotch pudding was smoky? and the cream puff was just so-so."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After speaking with the Chef
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After speaking with the Chef before we came in, he assured me there were a number of items he could alter to fit my gluten-free needs. Wow, did he ever - wonderfully delicious & interesting dishes! Portions were also quite generous. We'll be back!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dinner and service;
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great dinner and service; live music a delightful plus for our group of 8."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Boittle Cap has a great and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Boittle Cap has a great and foodie-rific menu from the beff tartar to the chicken meatballs. we enjoyed the ambiance and location to Washington Square."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing Pork Shoulder
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lamb, chicken, seafood, pork--their meat is worth the weekend parking grind. Never thought chicken or pork could blow me away, but both were so tender and juicy.
Service is somewhat off and your order will likely take way longer than expected."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Bottle Cap
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
keep the cap on it!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Timing in between meals needs improvement. Menu lacks..."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bottle Cap
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
13 out of 13 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic