Alta CA - San Andreas

Ever since they started charging the tip upfront, the service has gone downhill. We eat here a lot over the last year as it is near a theater we frequent. The f... read more Ever since they started charging the tip upfront, the service has gone downhill. We eat here a lot over the last year as it is near a theater we frequent. The food has always been great. Prices are a bit up there but this IS San Francisco.

Excellent food and great service. Don't miss the smoked trout on toast and the beet salad! read more Excellent food and great service. Don't miss the smoked trout on toast and the beet salad!

The atmosphere at Alta is quite unique, with a thrift store chic vibe accompanied by playful '70s big hair band classics. We had a reservation, but they initial... read more The atmosphere at Alta is quite unique, with a thrift store chic vibe accompanied by playful '70s big hair band classics. We had a reservation, but they initially seated us at a high bar table. However, they promptly moved us when we requested a change. The food was outstanding, and the service was equally impressive.

The Petrale Sole was excellent. The brown rice puffs with avocado and espellete was underwhelming as the puffs were too greasy and there was very little avocado... read more The Petrale Sole was excellent. The brown rice puffs with avocado and espellete was underwhelming as the puffs were too greasy and there was very little avocado. The candy bar sundae was good.

The food was excellent. We ordered six courses to share, and each one was delicious. The portion sizes varied quite a bit; however, the cheese plate was surpris... read more The food was excellent. We ordered six courses to share, and each one was delicious. The portion sizes varied quite a bit; however, the cheese plate was surprisingly small. Aside from that, everything else was fantastic.