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Wild Note Cafe
As part of the world renowned Belly Up, The Wild Note Café is a neighborhood bistro style restaurant with exceptional atmosphere, exciting food & excellent service.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(10)
- neighborhood gem(10)
- great for outdoor dining(6)
- hot spot(6)
- vibrant bar scene(4)
- good for groups(3)
Wild Note Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for dinner, too!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've enjoyed many wonderful lunches at Wild Note Cafe, this was the first time I've been there for dinner. I messed up my OpenTable reservation, made it for Thursday instead of Friday, but amazingly when we showed up a little after 7 they were able to accommodate a group of 6, very impressive. Everyone loved their meals, I had the shrimp and lobster enchiladas which were to die for. Service was efficient and friendly....all good!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Connected to Belly Up Bar which has great concerts. Food was great"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The special was fish and chips. Dry.
Service not great
Pricey for quality of food
Just convenient to Belly Up"
Service not great
Pricey for quality of food
Just convenient to Belly Up"
Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 4 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent and very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent and very well priced. Love that the corkage fee is only $15.00. Will go back for that reason!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I made the mistake of ordering
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I made the mistake of ordering tandoori chicken-what was I thinking? this is not an indian restaurant and no tandoor oven in sight. Basically chicken breast with some curry spice. Average meal. The restaurant was busy as is normal when a band is playing, it is a loudish restaurant. Nothing to get excited about."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
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Review 6 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A lovely spot to compliment the following concert at the Belly UP Tavern. We split a salad and generous sized "sliders" and enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine. Dessert topped off the delightful dinner and we were pleasantly set for the evening concert.
We will be back again with friends! Servers were warm, helpful and very welcoming."
We will be back again with friends! Servers were warm, helpful and very welcoming."
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I always enjoy Wild Note.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I always enjoy Wild Note. Perfect location in Cedros Design District for daytime shopping stop, or before a show at Belly Up. The food offerings are unique and always tasty."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Before show at Belly Up
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"If you're going to a concert at the Belly Up, it's a great spot to have a bite to eat before the show."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pre-concert hangout and food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and pre- concert hangout venue! We took a bit to decide on what to order. The waitress had come over a few times but when we were ready to order couldn't find her and had to get another waitress? She was attentive after that!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
good food but deafening music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have eaten here several times and enjoyed it. We were hoping for a quiet, romantic dinner, but the rock music from the theater was deafening, and the quieter patio was closed off for a private event.
The food is very good, but the stress from the noise detracted from our ability to enjoy or even taste."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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Review 11 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
cute restaurant, good food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"cute restaurant, good food. Very convenient if going to the Belly up for a concert"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've eaten here before heading
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've eaten here before heading into a show a few times, and it seems to be a little better every time. Definitely worth stopping through, even if you are not headed into the BellyUp."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Wild Note Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
we were actually quite disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we were actually quite disappointed, unfortunately. the beet salad was the highlight and was very good; the crab cakes were also good. things went down hill from there. the pork wellington entree was overdone and dry. the chicken stack entree was also over done and the chicken was very dry. the corn cakes were actually burned on the bottom and inedible. when i pointed out the burned corn cakes to the server, there was no response whatsoever. the key lime pie was rather flavorless. needless to say, we will not be back, even though we live about 4 miles up the coast."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Wild Note Cafe
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic