SF's 2-Star Saison Healed My Soul on a Rainy Night 🌧️✨
A long-overdue review—just in time for Valentine's Day! 💘 Tried this spot 2-3 months ago on a whim (loved the name!) and opted for the short menu . No regrets—it was *magical*. 📍 Hidden Gem Alert: Tucked in a downtown SF industrial building, the unassuming door opens to a nature-inspired oasis 🌿—raw wood, stones, and organic textures. A refreshing break from NYC's stuffy "old money" Michelin vibes. 🍞 First Bites: - Warm bread : Crispy outside, cloud-soft inside. *Almost begged for seconds.* 🥖🔥 - Handheld starters : Served on *rocks, branches, and leaves*—like foraging in a fairy-tale forest. �🌰 - Oyster : Tropical fruit-infused—*instant beach vacation* 🏝️. - Wagyu + bone marrow + caviar tart : Umami *explosion* in one bite. 💥 - Duck liver mousse : Topped with citrus—*sweet-salty perfection*. 🦆🍊 - Snow crab soup : (Forgot to snap!) *Pure oceanic bliss*. 🦀 🍽️ Mains (Short Menu? Felt Like a Feast!): 🐷 Braised Pork : Melt-in-mouth tender + golden raisins = *flavor fireworks*. 🎆 🐟 Black Cod : Silky with pine nuts, mushrooms, clam broth—*umami symphony*. 🎻 🦆 Duck : Presented with drama 🎭 (paired with pear), but slightly under-seasoned for my taste. *(Mellise's duck still wins!)* 🍯 Dessert & Finale: 🍮 Modern minimalist sweets : No sugar bombs here—just elegant circles + *warm yuzu-honey tea* to soothe the soul. 🍊 🔥 Menu sealed in wax + petit fours : *Such a charming touch!* 💌 Why It Shines: ✨ Service: Attentive but *never stuffy*. ⏱️ Pacing: Flawless. 🌿 Vibe: *Cozy yet refined*—way better than comparable NYC spots. Already planning my long menu return! 🤩 #MichelinMagic #DateNightEats #SFFoodie #BayAreaFineDining #ValentinesDayPicks