Abacá

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   Max

   VIP

   New York City

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Their team always provide wonderful hospitality and the menu constantly has new delicious options.
   

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   Ann

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place top my list. We had the chef’s special and it was absolutely amazing!
   

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   Rainie

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was phenomenal & the staff were welcoming, attentive & kind. We will definitely be back.
   

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   EvaM

   San Francisco

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely unique and wonderful as always!
   

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   Maribel

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our 2nd visit and this time we brought our college aged niece to experience Abaca for her first time. The Chef was in so the server recommended the Paubaya Chef Tasting Menu with Kalderata Add On. We each ordered a cocktail from the menu to celebrate the holiday season. My husband who is very picky about restaurant service said, "the service was on point"; attentive without being obtrusive. Staff was meticulous about cleaning the table after each course. We greatly enjoyed our 4 course meal; the dishes were so delicious and well prepared! Portions were sized appropriately and we were all full after the meal. Pricing is in line with other S.F. restaurants. Ambiance was fun and energetic. The Chef came out when the dessert course was brought out and he explained the dishes and signed our menu (at my request) for a souvenir. We love the restaurant and highly recommend it regardless of whether you are of Filipino descent or not!
   

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   Alex

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   tasting menu absolutely worth it. everything was delicious and service was great.
   

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   Daphne

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our wedding anniversary dinner at Abaca was a delightful culinary journey with a few minor hiccups. Upon arrival at 8:39 PM, we experienced a brief wait at the podium before being seated at 8:55 PM. The staff was attentive, particularly our server who warmly greeted us with a special anniversary card – a thoughtful touch that I appreciated. The real star of the evening was the food, especially the standout pork isaw. These grilled pig intestines were a revelation – perfectly crispy on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside, and impeccably cleaned without any unpleasant aftertaste. We loved them so much we ordered two portions, with one to-go. The only minor disappointment was the serving size – we wished for just a bit more of this delicious treat. Our main course was an exciting mix of flavors. The wagyu bistek, sisig fried rice, and pork longganisa offered a unique culinary experience. The longganisa had an interesting Guinobatan-style twist that might not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer more traditional garlic-heavy versions. Desserts were a fun adventure. The halu-halo skrambol was so good that my husband braved brain freeze to finish it entirely. The donuts were decent but showed promise – I'm already planning to pair them with a dark roast coffee for a future breakfast. The restaurant's atmosphere is lively – perhaps too lively for those seeking a quiet dining experience. The bar and hotel area had some boisterous guests, creating a vibrant but potentially noisy environment. It's perfect for those who enjoy a more energetic dining setting. Pro tip: Look out for the secret menu with its QR code – it offers unique delicacies like balut prepared multiple ways and delicious grilled treats that you won't want to miss. While there were a few minor service delays, the exceptional food and warm hospitality made our anniversary dinner memorable. Abaca is definitely worth a visit for adventurous food lovers who don't mind a bit of BG noise.
   

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   Richmond

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome experience overall. Food was great! Staff was super friendly and accomodating.
   

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   gualala

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had chefs choice…wonderful assortment of dishes that were complete surprise but all delicious. He prepared additional special dishes for two of our diners, one needing gluten free and one who is vegetarian. Everyone very happy and we will eat there again
   

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    Annabelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food is too salty. The oyster is great! And the service is great. The server and the chef remade the food for us after telling them that the dishes were too salty.
    

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