Is Masa's (SF) worth it?
 

I'm going to be in San Francisco for Christmas and wanted a splurge. I've heard Masa's is good, but is it worth the money?

Hi Debra:<BR><BR>My wife and I were served one of the best meals we've ever eaten at Masa's. The place is small and in somewhat of an obscure location but it is definately worth a visit.<BR><BR>We also at at Aqua while in SF and though the food was good, the dining experience was lousy. The tables are too close and the place is extremely loud. <BR><BR>We at the at the White Barn in Kennebunk in May and Masa's beats it hands down. <BR><BR>Go to Masa's you won't regret it.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>RM

Masa's at Christmas time should be wonderful. It's certainly a traditional restaurant which makes you feel pampered and comfortable when the weather is cool. The food is good, service is good, there's nothing outstanding to make it a "hot" place. I would recommend it. The above poster who reported on Aqua should see it now after the fall of the dot commers. Masa's is pretty and traditionally French. Enjoy.

A couple other suggestions:Ovation at the Inn at the Opera is a very small dining room but is extremely lovely at Christmastime, also Jardiniere over by the opera house/symphony hall is great and cozy in winter.

If you can do one luxury restaurant while in San Francisco, make it Masa's; total dinning experience. Try the tasting menu; a number of courses of what amount to "small plates" with accompanying wines. Outstanding!<BR><BR>Agree about Aqua. Interesting, but over-rated.

Thanks for the advice. I plan to do the six course tasting menu, which sounds really good.