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Gary Danko

  • Address: 800 N. Point St., Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA | Map It
  • Phone: 415/749-2060
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.7/5

Fodor's Review:

Be prepared to wait your turn for a table behind chef Gary Danko's legion of loyal fans, who typically keep the reservation book chock-full here. The cost of a meal ($61-$92) is pegged to the number of courses, from three to five. The menu, which changes seasonally, may include pancetta-wrapped frog legs, Moroccan squab with orange-cumin carrots, and quail stuffed with wild mushrooms and foie gras. A diet-destroying chocolate soufflé with two sauces is usually among the desserts. The wine list is the size of a small-town phone book, and the banquette-lined room, with beautiful wood floors and stunning (but restrained) floral arrangements, is as memorable as the food.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: D, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by happyretiree from New Jersey on 9/16/07
After reading some great reviews, our expectations were very high, and the food lived up to them, as did the service. We booked a very early dinner (5:30 PM) on the night of our arrival, while still operating on Eastern time. Prices ARE high, but not out of line for the quality of the food, although I did find the wine's a little steep.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 3.0

Reviewed by when from Buffalo, NY on 4/19/07
Without a doubt, one of the finest restaurants we have ever visited. There were several items on the tasting menu that my wife didn't care for, so we created our own 5-course meals. Gary Danko's staff perfectly matched wines to go with each course, which were different for each of us, except for main course of lamb tenderloin. We had preselected a cheese course, but when the time came for it, our waiter suggested we split one, which was more than enough for two people. Expensive? Yes, but not nearly as expensive as, for example, Charlie Trotter's in Chicago.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0
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