Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

Equinox restaurant, San Francisco – review (Faina)

Equinox restaurant, San Francisco – review (Faina)

Old Aug 28th, 2006, 12:30 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 19,419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Equinox restaurant, San Francisco – review (Faina)

When I’ve learned it’s the only revolving restaurant in SF, I was sold! Our family of 5 had reservations for a Friday dinner. The restaurant was only half-full, mostly romantic pairs.

From the lobby of Hyatt Embarcadero you take an elevator or 2 escalators up to the atrium, then after talking to a host, another elevator to the 18th floor. I was sitting by the window, being afraid of height is not a problem. A dress was! No, not the way it looked. It was a summer San Francisco night, and sitting by the window, a half of my body got frozen just a few minutes later. I had to cover myself with a warm jacket!!

But it was real fun to rotate. We made 2 full circles. Of course, the first question was what would we like to drink. Children asked for a drink menu. “We don’t have it, we’ll bring you anything you order” was the reply. Weird, huh? We looked at each other and ordered. I can clearly say “mai tai” with accent, but understandable Kids went for apple martinis. “Mix your drink as the rum is on top” said the waiter to us, delivering mai tai’s. A drink is not ready to drink??

We didn’t know how and how much of the food is served, so ordered main dishes and sides. The dishes were something like $30-50 a plate, sides $7-10. The size of everything is microscopic. Start with appetizers, we made a mistake by not ordering. But the food was really, really good! Somebody here said people come for the views, not for food? Nonsense! Food was great. Just too little

The views were very enjoyable, 7.30 was before the sunset, and then the lights came on, so beautiful. It was the best – to see the views in the daylight and in the dark. My son made a perfect time choice. And doesn’t matter where you sit, what direction you face, still great views.

The service was slow. We didn’t mind, took our time to read the menu, to admire the views, to talk, to unwrap the presents. Slow was not the worst thing. The busboy came up saying “Cutlery. Butter plates.” like giving orders to us to pass the items to him. No “please”, no “excuse me”. We all thought it was rather rude.

Then came the dessert menu, and guess what – they do have a wine list! We didn’t have to guess. If you’re there, order “cable car” desert – heavenly mousse, $10, order one dessert each, again the size issue but so tasty, can’t describe! and a tiny chocolate copy of the cable car, so cute!

Overall, it was enjoyable but overpriced and not very polite experience. If you want to impress your significant other, make a reservation. I am not sorry, but won’t go there again unless I have money to burn. There are so many places I haven’t been to yet!
FainaAgain is offline  
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 12:39 PM
  #2  
Kal
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,489
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'd rather go to the Carnelian Room and spin around.
Kal is offline  
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 12:42 PM
  #3  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 19,419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Sure! Some day you'll take me there!
FainaAgain is offline  
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 12:44 PM
  #4  
Kal
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,489
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Kal is offline  
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 03:20 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,098
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Sounds like you guys had a good time Faina...despite the bad service.

Didn't ya get dizzy though?
JAGIRL is offline  
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 03:25 PM
  #6  
Kal
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,489
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We went up there waaay back when and it was nice.
Ran into the actor Peter Boyle waaay before "Raymond".
I liked him so much I grew my hair like him.
Kal is offline  
Old Aug 28th, 2006, 03:30 PM
  #7  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 19,419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
JaGirl: no, it moves slowly, and you look at things far away, so you don't get dizzy (and trust me, I could!!)

Maybe another Mai Tai would do the job?

Kal: doesn't matter what you say, I'm not growing Boyle's hair! Hmmm... my dad must love him!
FainaAgain is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vickib2
United States
7
Aug 27th, 2009 12:21 PM
Marilyn
United States
27
Sep 21st, 2003 04:30 PM
FainaAgain
United States
6
May 22nd, 2003 12:49 PM
JulieR
United States
5
Apr 23rd, 2003 05:46 AM
schreibercele
United States
9
May 7th, 2002 09:13 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -