Isa

4.7

2819 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

With 2800+ OpenTable ratings of 4.9 stars & glowing 2277 Yelp reviews, Isa is celebrated for its impeccable blend of sophistication, VALUE, consistent QUALITY & FLAVORS for 25+ years. Specializing in deeply flavored & elegant French cuisine served with a simple, unpretentious California flair.

Chef Luke Sung, Nominee by James Beard Foundation has received many accolades from 5 consecutive years on the Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurant List to the Top 40 in Zagat & NYC Magazines Best Restaurants in Cities Around the Nation. Nestled in the SF Marina District, Isa is a treasure trove of haute cuisine. Ideal for intimate ambiance of the cozy front room or the lively energy of the back courtyard with retractable roof & heat lamps, Isa offers the perfect setting for a memorable experience.

Experience the epitome of culinary excellence and warm hospitality at Isa for up to 100 guests to celebrate your next special occasion (Rehearsal dinners, graduation celebrations, birthday parties & more)

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American, Californian, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:15 pm–9:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 567-9588
Website
http://www.isarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Founder Luke Sung
Catering
All delicious dishes are available for catering. You can either make arrangements for a pick-up or use GrubHub, PostMates, Ubereats and Doordash.
Private party facilities
Discover the perfect venue offering delicious French dishes for 26+ years for your next special occasion (seated course dinner or cocktail party) for up to 105 guests in the heated covered courtyard (160 total restaurant capacity). Celebrate life's milestones in style at our heated courtyard.
Private party contact
Sam _ Private Dining Manager: (415) 567-9588

Location
3324 Steiner St., San Francisco, CA 94123
Area
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Cross Street
Chestnut and Lombard
Parking details
Street parking is available. Parking places Nearby: • Lombard Street Garage.Lombard between Webster & Buchanan (alley between Fillmore and Webster)- 3 blocks• Metered Public Parking Garageon Pierce Street between Lombard and Chestnut - 2 blocks• Wells Fargo Bank (after 6pm) Behind Isaentrance at Chestnut or Lombard between Steiner/Filmore.
Public transit
Muni line 43: Exit Lombard @ PierceMuni line 45: Exit Union @ FillmoreMuni line 30: Exit Chestnut @ FillmoreMuni line 28: Exit Lombard @ FillmoreMuni line 22: Exit Fillmore @ Lombard.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Organic Loch Duart Salmon Carpaccio
with lemon, crème fraiche, cucumber, egg, capers & crostini*
Butter Lettuce Salad
with bartlett pears, candied walnuts, watercress & Point Reyes blue cheese
Arugula Salad
with apples, mandarins, fennel, lemon vinaigrette & parmesan cheese
Smooth Corn soup
with cream, parsley, chives, truffle oil & croutons*
Baked Laura Chenel Goat Cheese
with basil pesto, tomato concassee & pinenuts
Grilled Local Calamari
with honey spice, flageolet beans, lemon zest & arugula
Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels
with garlic, tomato confit, jalapenos, white wine, shallots & grilled bread*

2nd Course

Truffle Risotto
with baby shiitake, hon shimiji mushroom & reggiano
Spaghetti*
with himalayan truffles, tomatoes,basil & parmesan cheese
Quinoa
with kale, seasonal vegetables, red wine onion/mango jam & golden beets on a bed of red cabbage
Seasonal Fish
with golden beets, oranges, red cabbage, shallots, watercress, cilantro & champagne vinegar
Pan Roasted Rocky Jr. Range Chicken
with fresh herbs, mashed potatoes & jus de poulet
Grilled Golden Gate Natural Angus Flat Iron Steak
with roasted potatoes, zucchini, tarragon butter & red wine sauce

Cheeses & Desserts

Buche au Luit de Chèvre
aged goat cheese with star-anise honey & walnuts
Point Reyes Blue Cheese
with fruits & currants
Grapefruit Granite
Semifreddo all' Amaretto*

What 2,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Isa offers a remarkable dining experience, featuring "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." The Mediterranean-inspired French cuisine includes standout dishes like seabass, lamb, and truffle risotto. The "back patio ambiance" is a favorite spot, and the service is often praised as "attentive and enthusiastic." A perfect choice for special occasions.

2,819 Reviews

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Sheryl
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Isa is truly a gem of a restaurant, one of our favorite places. The food is always fantastic, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance, especially on the back patio, is special. There are two waiters that have been working there for over 20 years each, and they are the best! Also, the owner comes by to check on the guests and makes sure everyone is happy. This weekend we came for my mother's 92nd birthday, and they made it a very special night, they were so attentive and made her feel special. We all loved our meals (seabass, lamb, duck and truffle risotto). Highly recommend!
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Kathy
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent service and food! great place to celebrate birthday !
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Meg
San Francisco
292 reviews
5.0
292 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a nice dinner last Valentine's Day at Isa that we wanted to celebrate there again. And Isa did not disappoint. The four course menu for $99 had almost all of the dishes from their regular menu. For our first starter we tried the potato leek soup, and for the next course we tried the oysters (which the couple at the table next to us raved about) and the goat cheese with tomato and basil pesto. For our entrees we both had the roast chicken, which was perfect - crispy on the outside and most on the inside. Everything was delicious. For dessert we had the amaretto semifreddo which was also excellent. We will definitely be returning to Isa soon.
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trish
VIP
San Francisco
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice service and great food. Our server, Dean, was very nice and friendly
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Ann
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
such a great place - small plates or entrees always delicious. Hanger steak is excellent. service is terrific.
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Jacob
Hawaii
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Sat on the back patio, noise level very good. Waiter very attentive and very enthusiastic. Food was lovely. Would definitely come back!
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Ivana
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! The restaurant serves their Mediterranean take on French cuisine. We’ll definitely be back again.
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Mike
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ISA is amazing! Food is delicious. Service should get 6 stars. The place deserves a Michelin star
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Marlina
VIP
San Francisco
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb. Help with wine selection steered us to excellent choices. The restaurant is lovely and it was quiet enough to talk across the table even though there were diners on both sides of us. I wouldn't hesitate to go back.
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Patricia
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I found this restaurant on Open Table. A friend, who I have known for 40 years was in town and we had a museum day. We wanted to have a holiday dinner and this seemed the perfect choice. The visual of the inside was very disappointing, I expected linen table cloths and a "fancier" look. That said, everything else was wonderful. The service, the friendliness of the waiter/bartender/sommelier was over the top lovely. An amazing gentleman rolled into one. The menu had a nice variety of choices and we easily split courses which was suggested by the waiter to add to the taste experience. Wine list was acceptable, although we opted for a nice sparkling wine as a celebratory offering. We ordered the lobster broth soup, duck breast and truffle risotto. The only critique I had was the duck was served medium rare, but was cold. I prefer my duck hot on the outside and medium rare of the inside, which Is the way my local restaurant in Walnut Creek serves it. I didn't send it back because I was sharing and my friend seemed to be enjoying it. Cold duck fat is not my thing. Risotto was beautifully prepared. They were very accommodating as to when we wanted the courses so they came out at the perfect time. I noticed most people going to the back patio to eat even in the cold weather. I will go back when the weather warms up and check that out.
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FAQs

Isa does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Isa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 567-9588.

Isa is rated 4.7 stars by 2819 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3324 Steiner St., San Francisco, CA 94123

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Chestnut and Lombard
Area
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:15 pm–9:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American, Californian, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available. Parking places Nearby: • Lombard Street Garage.Lombard between Webster & Buchanan (alley between Fillmore and Webster)- 3 blocks• Metered Public Parking Garageon Pierce Street between Lombard and Chestnut - 2 blocks• Wells Fargo Bank (after 6pm) Behind Isaentrance at Chestnut or Lombard between Steiner/Filmore.
Public transit
Muni line 43: Exit Lombard @ PierceMuni line 45: Exit Union @ FillmoreMuni line 30: Exit Chestnut @ FillmoreMuni line 28: Exit Lombard @ FillmoreMuni line 22: Exit Fillmore @ Lombard.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Founder Luke Sung
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.isarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 567-9588
Catering
All delicious dishes are available for catering. You can either make arrangements for a pick-up or use GrubHub, PostMates, Ubereats and Doordash.
Private party facilities
Discover the perfect venue offering delicious French dishes for 26+ years for your next special occasion (seated course dinner or cocktail party) for up to 105 guests in the heated covered courtyard (160 total restaurant capacity). Celebrate life's milestones in style at our heated courtyard.
Private party contact
Sam _ Private Dining Manager: (415) 567-9588

Isa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

1st Course

Organic Loch Duart Salmon Carpaccio

Butter Lettuce Salad

Arugula Salad

Smooth Corn soup

Baked Laura Chenel Goat Cheese

Grilled Local Calamari

Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels

2nd Course

Truffle Risotto

Spaghetti*

Quinoa

Seasonal Fish

Pan Roasted Rocky Jr. Range Chicken

Grilled Golden Gate Natural Angus Flat Iron Steak

Cheeses & Desserts

Buche au Luit de Chèvre

Point Reyes Blue Cheese

Grapefruit Granite

Semifreddo all' Amaretto*

What 2,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Isa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Isa restaurant rated?

Is Isa currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information