Bay Area | Old Money Vibes at Selby's โจ A Fine Dining Experience
Obsessed with the ambiance here! ๐ *Glittering chandeliers* everywhere, and the 2nd-floor tables have *perfect* mood lighting. Celebrated DaBao & Siqi's birthdaysโended up taking *a million photos* after dinner! ๐ธ๐ Though it's $125 for 3 courses , the portions are *generous* (we couldn't finish!). The birthday surprise was such a sweet touch! ๐๐ Starters ๐ Butter Bread Classic *warm* American butter breadโ*crispy crust*, served on a *heated plate*. 10/10 ! ๐ฆช Oysters *Lemon + celery* = MAX freshness ! ๐๐ฆ ๐ฅ Tuna Tartare *Thick-cut tuna* ๐ฅบ + *fragrant olive oil* + crispy potato chips & tomato. *Perfect appetizer!* ๐ฆ Lobster Cake (forgot the name lol) *Half seared lobster* with sweet sauce, *half crab-veg mix* in pastry. Beautiful AND filling! Mains ๐ฅฉ Beef Wellington *Mushroom duxelles + steak + flaky pastry*โabsolute perfection . ๐ฏ ๐ฆ Roasted Duck *Mushrooms + scallops* = *earthy freshness*. Duck was *slightly sweet*โwish the skin was crispier! ๐ค Forgot-This-Entrรฉe *Pretty but mysterious...* ๐ Desserts ๐ Got a complimentary birthday macaron mousse (so cute!). Their desserts *arenโt overly sweet*: ๐ Strawberry-Cranberry Sorbet : Light & refreshing ๐ซ Chocolate Cake : Rich but *not* heavy ๐ฐ Fruit Tart : *Too much crust* ๐ฅต ๐จ Cocoa Ice Cream : *3 scoops*โYESSS โ๏ธ Bonus : Post-meal *chocolates + plum candies* (but I was *too stuffed* to enjoy them fully). ๐ฌ๐ ๐ท Wine Note : Their *by-the-glass* options are great for tasting! ๐ฅ #100RestaurantsChallenge #BayAreaEats #FineDining #SpecialOccasion #Selbys
