Fern Bar

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great atmosphere! Friendly service. A multi-ethnic and wide choice of menu. The cocktails were super fantastic! Would return in a heartbeat.
   

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   Allison VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The type of music was fine it was just too loud. Such a huge problem in the Sebastopol restaurants (except a recent experience at Campanella). I don't want to hear the conversation of the table next to me as they try to talk over the music and I don't want them to hear mine. It's too bad. I was enjoying the ambience. The food and service was very good. But, it makes for an overall tiresome experience to speak loudly and repeat sentences.
   

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   Liz VIP

   San Francisco36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   Fern Bar’s Saturday night vibe is lively and the menu matches with a creative mix of our favorites like Fried Chicken, The Greens, and Smashburgers with unique seasonal entrees for vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers alike. An example from last night? The Roasted Savoy Cabbage, a wedge served on a bed of Beluga Lentil Dal with Delicata Squash rings, cashew cream, pickled onions, tamarind and cilantro all on a fresh crispy Dosa wafer. I’d tried it once before and seeing it on the menu again I didn’t need to look any further. Savory, creamy, tart, sweet, crunchy, all the things. A unique and sensational dish!
   

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   Julie

   San Francisco16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

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

   Great food and cocktails! Kimchi pancakes were excellent.
   

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   Mckenzie

   San Francisco2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Service was slow despite the restaurant being pretty empty. Food was over priced for the portion size. 18$ for two oysters. We ordered the “spicy” lamb skewers which were just doused in a soy sauce and absolutely covered in sesame seeds. Not spicy and not appetizing in the slightest. Didn’t stay to try another thing.
   

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   David VIP

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   We frequent Fern Bar often and always enjoy it. Great ambiance, food, cocktails and service.
   

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   Georgina

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

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

   Excellent food and ambience. Will definitely be back when in the area
   

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   Elizabeth

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 January 2025

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

   Fernbar is impeccable every time I go. Some of my party get the same dish every time and they are always stellar. I get whatever looks best on their seasonally changing menu and they never miss. Truly a wonderful treat yourself meal.
   

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   Ken VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

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

   As always, great dining experience and nice choice of NA craft cocktails to support our NA January.
   

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    Patricia

    Sacramento7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

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

    I had enjoyed the falafel before and was looking forward to it. Unfortunately it was extremely dry (it crumbled when I tried to cut it). Our order arrived within about 3 minutes of placing it and made us wonder if it had been sitting out for hours. Kale salad was good. Our server was great.
    

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