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Merchant Roots San Francisco Reviews
A childhood sleepover -- my strict Filipino upbringing
A childhood sleepover -- my strict Filipino upbringing could never. To experience this tradition as an adult, I simply had to make a reservation for Merchant Roots "Sleepover" themed dinner subtitled "A Menu of Bedtime Stories &
I would give zero stars if I could.
I made a prepaid reservation at this restaurant, paying the full price up front. Unfortunately, both my friend and I came down with COVID right before our reservation. Out of respect for public health and their own staff and fellow diners, I contacte
Amazing!! So much fun.
We all loved this place so much. So incredibly inventive, unique, delicious. My son discovered this place and we were not entirely sure of the whole concept. However, it really was incredibly delicious and I can promise you that you won't forge
We had such a wonder-land and amazing experience at the
We had such a wonder-land and amazing experience at the Sleepover. I'd say the food for me what hit and miss on the dishes. The shrimp was off the charts amazing. The goat was too gamey. The dessert with the Shel Silverstein poem was my all ti
Amazing food and wine pairing with exceptional presentation
Amazing food and wine pairing with exceptional presentation on every dish. My wife and I got the opportunity to personally meet with the Owner/Chef "Ryan Shelton" as he took the time to thank us for our visit. We had a wonderful experience
Amazing experience! Wait staff was phenomenal and I love
Amazing experience! Wait staff was phenomenal and I love how each dish is personalized. Not only was it delicious to the palate, also delicious to the eyes.
This is perhaps my favorite fine dining restaurant! Every 3
This is perhaps my favorite fine dining restaurant! Every 3 months it's a new creative culinary adventure. I've been to the last 3, and all have been great in their own way. It's great you get to meet the head chef and the other staff
Well I finally made my way here and I guess I will be a
Well I finally made my way here and I guess I will be a regular! Their in bloom menu was lovely- unique, interesting, and very tasty. They pull out all the stops for experience- truly the level of creativity of Michelin two and three star restaurant
Came here for the Humpty Dumpty themed dinner and I can't
Came here for the Humpty Dumpty themed dinner and I can't recommend them enough. The reservation system was easy and they do 4 dinners a week so book ahead of time as the restaurant is very intimate and they do book out. The dining experience is
Yikes.
Unfortunately, this completely missed the mark for us. You can absolutely tell that the chefs take so much pride in what they are doing here, but the execution and service fell flat for us over $400. At that price point, you don't expect lukewa
A very intimate dining experience with a carefully thought
A very intimate dining experience with a carefully thought out and well executed menu. great service and a unique wine pairing to boot. Customer to staff ratio is 1:1. We came for Pasta & Stories and it was fantastic. Don't think twice , book yo
I found them on Instagram and instantly booked a
I found them on Instagram and instantly booked a reservation. I was drawn to their fun themes. I have to admit I'm not a huge pasta person like I used to be bc it's usually on the heavier side. However I still booked pasta story bc I was dying to try
Food was great, but wine pairing was awful, super tiny
Food was great, but wine pairing was awful, super tiny pours. The only time they seemed to talk to you and care was when it was time to close out the bill. A little more enthusiasm and better pours would go a long way. We've been here a few times bef
Came for Pasta and Stories -- what a stunning experience.
Easily one of my top fine dining experiences. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** There are as many staff as there are patrons! With only 8 guests at a time (although they're moving locations and will do 12-person seatings soon), you're reall
Man this definitely took me into a wild mushroom fantasy I
Man this definitely took me into a wild mushroom fantasy I never thought of experiencing. From the whole forest-y vibe to the well-decked-out forest table, Merchant Roots definitely executed the vibe check. With my group, we were so stoked about tr
This place is amazing.
A quiet, small, intimate setting (only 8 people) where each chef crafts their own dish and is then perfected by the whole team. All dishes are also accompanied with associated fascinating history. Almost every dish made me want a whole bowl of it but
Do it! Do it! Do it! Just got in a cab from the Pasta
Do it! Do it! Do it! Just got in a cab from the Pasta Stories menu. It was amazing. My partner and I enjoyed every course & really appreciated the Stories portion of the courses. We had 10 favorite entrees and two favorite desserts. No
Merchant Root is a charming and intimate restaurant that
Merchant Root is a charming and intimate restaurant that seats only eight people, creating an exclusive dining experience that sells out months in advance. After securing a reservation a few months ago, we eagerly anticipated the evening's theme, &qu
Fungi Fan Merchant Roots in San Francisco is a one of
Fungi Fan Merchant Roots in San Francisco is a one of a kind thematic and immersive dining experience Their dinner series rotate seasonally and I was fortunate to attend one of the last seatings for their mushroom-centric dinner, 'Into The Fores
My friends and I went yesterday and adored Merchant Roots.
In short: the service was 10/10 (super friendly, funny and kinda), the food was yummy and beautifully plated and the details they put into crafting the space was very appreciated. This is easily the best nonalcoholic pairing I've seen with a meal.
I don't know why I hadn't heard about Merchant Roots before
I don't know why I hadn't heard about Merchant Roots before this year (I guess COVID, 2 babies, and SF issues), but we decided this meal would be worth the trek up the peninsula. It's an immersive experience with new theme every quarter. They chang
And we're back for round 2 at Merchant Roots - this time
And we're back for round 2 at Merchant Roots - this time for God of Wine! What I love about this restaurant is that you go in with conjectures about the type of food you'll be served based on the theme. It'll probably be more Mediterranean flavors o
The most creative, authentic, and original experience and staggeringly delicious food
I cannot recommend this small and original restaurant more highly. The food was faultless, imaginative, complex, perfectly balanced and seasoned. I am still salivating. The experience is unpretentious and genuine, and the chefs present the food and
Can't believe I have not known this place for so long!
Can't believe I have not known this place for so long! Super creative and talented team. I love their unique twist on each dish and every dish brings laughter/surprise. December: time traveling theme I'll definitely be coming back for future them
Probably the most unique, creative and playful fine dining
Probably the most unique, creative and playful fine dining experience I've ever had (we did the Time Travelers menu). I learned the team does months of research for every set menu, and it definitely shows.
Wow... just wow... There's so much that goes into the
Wow... just wow... There's so much that goes into the planning for this meal and experience. And the chefs told us that they change the experience quarterly. The atmosphere is on point with the theme, ours was Time Traveling. You are transporte
I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant!
I can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant! It is a complete experience. The meal itself was amazing, beautifully presented, with each course perfectly matched with wine. Each course also had it's own story presented by chef Ryan about
dinner review.
tasting menu. third visit. theme: god of wine (second favorite after the great trees) best dishes: the pirates of thebes become dolphins smelt, grilled in wine lees anchovy fritter, tzatziki act iii - to indulge octopus bucatino, lemon, chili sa
I give something 5 stars if I definitely plan to return.
I've now been to two different menus, and I can definitely see myself going back again! The creativity this team puts into the food, the decor, and the overall experience is unparalleled. Every single course has a specific story behind it and feels l
I was so excited to go here, but the experience felt more
I was so excited to go here, but the experience felt more like a trip to medieval times than a fine dining experience. You can tell there is serious talent in the kitchen, it just needs focus and some direction to eliminate some of the silliness in p
What a horrible dinner
We had a 13 courses dinner and were quite disappointed. Very few dishes were good or very good. But a lot of dishes were bad or inedible. For example: Main course whole roasted quail. Tough meat, tough skin and a rice which was far too hot. Or the
Absolutely beyond amazing!! The menu is set in London 1814
Absolutely beyond amazing!! The menu is set in London 1814 and is based off of the the book Vanity Fair. If you are in SF, please make sure to check out Merchant Roots, a true culinary experience!
Merchant Roots is the best restaurant you've never heard of.
We've been to two of their tasting menus (Color Theory, and The Great Trees) and both were incredible. The team puts an incredible amount of creativity into their entirely new menu every quarter, and weaving unique stories and themes in to each of th
This was my 4th experience here and each time I think it
This was my 4th experience here and each time I think it can't possibly meet or top my last and yet each time it does. I have never been to a dining experience that has such attention to detail, such architectural plating that also has the most outs
This was our first dinner at Merchant Roots, and we were
This was our first dinner at Merchant Roots, and we were absolutely stunned by the creativity of the School-themed dinner. We were treated to 10 courses with names like "Art Class", "Recess" and "Cafeteria Lunch" with gl
A little bit overdue, I have mostly been avoiding leaving a
A little bit overdue, I have mostly been avoiding leaving a review and am really lenient and almost apologetic I couldn't rate this place higher than 3.5 stars, at least in my eyes.The amount of thought and effort that went into planning each dish, t
Really disappointed here.
We have been looking forward to eating at merchant roots for a long time. We reached out because we have one member of the party with a fish allergy (they eat all meat outside of the allergy) and were informed that our only option was for the entire
We have been regularly attending dinner each quarter and
We have been regularly attending dinner each quarter and Chef Ryan and his team never disappoint!They are kind, creative, fun, full of magic and great chefs! I can go on and on... and I do. I show everyone the pictures for each theme and we reminisce
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