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Old Jan 30th, 2006, 08:15 AM
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Gary Danko's is it really worth it.....

I need a place that will blow my traveling companinons away...there is a trophy at stake for the best rest.

Is Gary Danko's really good. Or is the 5th floor better?
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I ate at Gary Danko's last year -- no reservation, so I ate at the bar -- the food was great and I like the concept: you choose the number of courses you'd like and what they will be -- doesn't have to be appetizer, salad, entree and dessert.

I've never eaten at Fifth Floor (though Zagat rates GD food at 29, FF at 26.) Enjoy.
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Old Jan 30th, 2006, 01:33 PM
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We thought Gary Danko was an excellent restaurant. Not sure it is blow you away quality. That's probably because we ate there the day after visiting the French Laundry.
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Old Jan 30th, 2006, 02:42 PM
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I prefer Gary Danko's to Fifth Floor. You could blow me away there just make sure you have deep pockets. The cheese course at the end is something a little different which may help with the WOW factor. Eat slow, have a drink at the bar before before dinner and ask the waiter for recommendations are all ways to enhance the experieince and win the trophy.
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We went to Gary Danko in December and the best dining experience we ever had in the US. We ordered thier five course recommended selection with the wine pairing. It was a fabulous meal,great wine and great service. We were not rushed. I second the comments on the cheese tray.
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Old Jan 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM
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I dined at Gary Danko in November. I too believe that it was the best dining experience I've had in the U.S. It is definately "blow you away" quality, from food to serviece to ambiance.
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Yes, Gary Danko. Yes, cheese course.

Yes, it will blow them away, if anything will.
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sounds really nice. The cheese does shound like the WOW factor. It must be really interesting.
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BTW, I don't know if they do this regularly, but when my husband made our reservations at Gary Danko, they asked if it was for a special occasion. It was - he had planned a surprise trip to SF for our 10th anniversary (I didn't know where I was going 'til we got to the airport!).

So he told the restaurant about our event, and that was that. But at the end of the meal, they presented a complimentary plate of sweets and yummies, the plate decorated with a congratulatory message in chocolate.

If you tell them about the bet, it might spark their interest enough for them to surprise you.
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