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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Second time at Cassava. Lovely meal great service nice wine list! I know they will transition into their new location well, based on the overall attention to detail obvious in every step. And I’ll happily visit them for dinner as it’s so close to my office. Great team and love the creativity.

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2. JB

   JannaB

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Woooooooow. We have been waiting for Cassava to open back up, and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The food and service was impeccable. We had the most beautiful night with the sun setting and keeping us warm. 10/10 recommend -- great for a special occasion or date.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything about it was delightful!

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4. SM

   StevenM

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Creative and delicious, the food is really wonderful. The service is very friendly but never over reaching. We had a really excellent experience.

   CassavaResponded on May 13, 2022

   THank you for such kind words and for your visit! We look forward to welcoming you again!

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5. HK

   HelenK

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 9, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   Sitting in the parklet on a super windy evening, it was cold particularly sitting with back to sidewalk. Heaters available but couldn't reach everybody. Food took a while btn courses but when it arrived, food was delicious! Would sit indoor next time...

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6. BB

   BambooBrodie

   Austin

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Cassava is our go to when we want to celebrate or just eat really good food with awesome service. The food is always amazing and the service is always kind and on top of everything. They do not allow tipping as they already pay their staff a livable wage. This I think is why the staff is always the best. Highly recommend for any occasion.

   CassavaResponded on May 10, 2022

   Thank you so much for your kind words and it means a lot that you notice our staff are happy with our company. Currently we include a 19% service charge for all checks and that gets divided equally across the staff, and there is not pay gap between front and back of the house. We are extremely blessed to work with a group of very caring staff. Thank you again for this wonderful review.

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7. RC

   RickC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience2

   We were in the parklet. It’s a great spot just not the greatest ambience (indoor is better)!

   CassavaResponded on May 13, 2022

   Thank you so much for your kind feedback on food and service! Yes this neighborhood can get extremely windy and at times it's difficult for us to provide the most comfortable experience. That is one of the main reasons why we are moving to a larger location in the heart of North Beach this fall. We would love you to try indoor dining at Balboa before our move, and would love you to visit our new home soon!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great food and wine pairing. It was tasty!

   CassavaResponded on May 13, 2022

   Thank you so much for visiting us and we are so so glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and the beverage pairing!

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9. AK

   AthenaK

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Cassava has the most friendly, helpful and professional staff. The restaurant does everything they can to keep their costumers and staff safe during this time of covid. The staff went up and beyond most wait staff in making sure we were completely happy and taken care of.The food was outstanding, delicious, interesting taste combinations, fresh, and gorgeous presentation. I highly recommend Cassava, especially for a special occasion or special date.

   CassavaResponded on May 13, 2022

   Thank you for such kind and generous words Athena! Yes equitable operation is our passion, and we are blessed with the most amazing and dedicated group of staff at our restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you again and thank you in person for the wonderful review!

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10. m

    mrop

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food was great. There was a Japanese breakfast on the Brunch menu that my Japanese wife enjoyed a lot!

    CassavaResponded on May 13, 2022

    Thank you for visiting us during and we are so glad to hear you got to try our Japanese breakfast and enjoyed it!

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11. EK

    EricaK

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! What a great brunch! I had the Liege waffle and scrambled eggs. It was delicious and the ritual latte was perfection.

    CassavaResponded on May 13, 2022

    Thank you so much for such a wonderful review on our coffee and the waffle! So glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great selection of unique dishes, fresh ingredients, and overall excellent service! Small, intimate space, perfect for our dinner for two.

    CassavaResponded on April 25, 2022

    Thank you so much for your wonderful and generous review! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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13. RL

    RayL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food are absolutely delicious, good portions, fresh ingredients, full of flavor for their dinner menu. Their recommendations with food and drink pairing are on point. The beer select were outstanding as they are locally source. All were unique and tasted smooth.

    CassavaResponded on April 24, 2022

    Thank you so much for joining us and for this encouraging words about your experience! We LOVED that you enjoyed our beverage selections as much as the food!

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14. OL

    OwenL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Fantastic meal and incredible value. Innovative and unusual combinations as well as some standards and the ability to mix and match across the three courses makes for a great dining experience. Highly recommended.

    CassavaResponded on April 25, 2022

    Thank you so so much for this wonderful review! We are ecstatic you enjoyed our creativity and our flexible 3 course prix fixe format that's great for sharing! We look forward to welcoming you again!

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    hatcouple

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This delightful neighborhood spot just keeps getting better!

    CassavaResponded on April 21, 2022

    How sweet and thank you so so much for your kind and encouraging words!

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16. DS

    DeannaS

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Easter Brunch. Very tasty meals and attentive/polite staff.

    CassavaResponded on April 21, 2022

    Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging review!

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17. JS

    JulietS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Cassava for any and all special occasions, including a night out with friends. The food is always excellent, as is the service. We are soooo sad that they will be moving out of the neighborhood later this year but Cassava is good enough to follow them anywhere … even North Beach.

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18. G

    Gardeninggirl27

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Our reservation was honored quickly; however, seating outdoors was available for walk-ins unlike what reviewers reported. As some reviewers stated, the food was good but bland. The recommended fried chicken was not superior and not flavorful, the smoked salmon salad was as described but not exceptional, and the avocado toast was disappointing in that the bread was a dry shokupan and the avocados simply sliced halves resting on bland burrata. All in all, our food experience was not what other reviewers reported: Cassava is not a find in San Francisco, but rather a neighborhood place with aspirations not met. Soon, Cassava will bring its plates of blandness to its new location on Columbus Avenue in a higher rent district.

    CassavaResponded on April 17, 2022

    Thank you for sharing your experience. We get a lot of good reviews so it's important that we also hear critical takes that can help us improve. As you mentioned, we do have high aspirations so finding ways we can get closer to what we hope to be is always on our minds.

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19. c

    clayh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great...I'm looking forward to the new location in North Beach!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food, great service.

    CassavaResponded on April 12, 2022

    Thank you so much for your generous compliments and your kind review! Your support means so much to us!

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21. KC

    KatherineC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service was great and so was the food! It was just windy so sitting in the parklet was super cold but they did have heaters and it wasn’t their fault. We love Cassava!

    CassavaResponded on April 12, 2022

    Thank you so so much for your kind review and yes it was so so windy >_< We are hoping once we move to our next new home North Beach, the weather will be so much better and will be comfortable.

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22. PN

    PiaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for restaurant week and have a fabulous meal. Everything was delicious and the presentation was well though out. Service was friendly and super helpful. Though we sat outside on a windy day, they had heaters that kept us warm and toasty. We didn't even need our jackets. Will be going back soon!

    CassavaResponded on April 12, 2022

    Thank you so much for your kind and generous review! We are so glad you enjoyed our menu offerings, and can't wait to show you more in the near future!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    It was Sf restaurant week and with the influx of people, we waited for a long time between each course. And during the dessert course, they told us that we couldn’t have my espresso with desserts because they have another reservation after us. Although the appetizer/first course was great, I found the main course slightly disappointing and not very creative. But I’ll give them another chance when it isn’t Sf restaurant week.

    CassavaResponded on April 21, 2022

    Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to address the issue. Please let us know what the name of the reservation was, so that we can make a note for your next visit to take care some part of the meal.

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24. KA

    KaylaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous food and staff that didn’t disappoint. Highly recommended for those looking for a fun dining experience!

    CassavaResponded on April 6, 2022

    Kayla thank you so so much for your kind words and we are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Looking forward to welcoming you all again, and thank you for recommending us!

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25. MW

    MargaretW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They always do such a great job here. The food, wine, service, and atmosphere is wonderful. Would 100% recommend!

    CassavaResponded on April 5, 2022

    It was so lovely welcoming you both, thank you so much for your support throughout the pandemic, and we were so happy to show you food on real plates and beverage pairing in the real glasses!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had brunch with my girls and it’s so good! The cocktails are amazing and food is just delicious! The waiter is really friendly too. Great experience overall

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall4food3service2ambience3

    Menu was a bit Pretentious for a a brunch and we had a pretentious waiter, leafing to an unenjoyable experience, but restaurant management reached out to me after the review in an impressive manner offered a refund. I definitely will try this place again.

    CassavaResponded on April 5, 2022

    We are saddened to hear you didn't enjoy your experience. We would love it if you could elaborate on your feedback and afford us an opportunity to correct it for you.

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    Aliveandwell

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’ve been many times in the past. Even better after reopening. Thank you! Wonderful food and incredible value!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2017

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    The intentions are good, but the result does not fulfill them.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure to eat here. Chris and Yuka put so much thought and love into everything that comes out of their kitchen, it is truly like being invited into their home. Everything on the tasting menu was outstanding, but I have to say, I am obsessed with the fried chicken now!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    After a month of American food, this place was amazing! The plates combined fine tastes and are served with a friendly smile. The focus of Cassava is clearly on quality and creativity. We enjoyed it!

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    MaryS

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2017

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Simple menu. Nice mix of brunch classics (eg. waffles, eggs and bacon) and more unusual dishes (eg. Japanese breakfast bowl). They were able to adapt menu items to be gluten free. Relaxed atmosphere. They did not seem accustomed to/particularly welcoming to children.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tasty local food in a friendly neighborhood bistro setting. Extra points for careful and thoughtful presentation. Short dinner menu with enough variety to suit most appetites. I was welcome to sit at a sidewalk table with my border collie. We were happy to return for a second visit.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food. Interesting wine list and the day we went, the wines were half price. Can't be beat

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    MegumiS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Again, a fantastic dining experience!! Great ingredients cooked simply( in an elegant way) with such flavor. Looove this place!!

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    Must2eat

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I went on a Sunday night with two friends (one visiting from North Carolina, the other from San Francisco), and we all had the Tasting Menu (which the entire table must choose, by the way). Such a deal! Each of the four courses was excellent and the service could not have been warmer or more professional. Truly a lovely evening. This is my first visit for dinner (I had lunch here a couple of weeks ago), but it will not be my last.

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37. TJ

    TexJo

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We are ecstatic to have them in our neighborhood. The food is delicious, they always remember our names and welcome us warmly, and they take beer seriously! The menu is small but I've never ordered anything there that wasn't really good.

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38. L

    Lauren

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Cassava was delicious and the service was fantastic. I would come back here every weekend for brunch, if I could. My only complaint was ventilation. The place is super small, so after being open for a few hours, the smoky air was a bit strong from the kitchen. Nothing to prevent me from coming again though. So yummy!!

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39. PH

    PeterH

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2017

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    This is a nice place in the outer Richmond. Great people & service. But the food is just okay - the problem being it's pretty bland. We really felt like they could spice it up a bit. The friend chicken was boring as hell. Just battered thighs. Even the packaged karage coating you can buy in Japantown is much more flavorful. The DiStefano salad was ok. Not much there for $13. The Quinoa Porridge was really disappointing. The corn they over-added made the dish taste like corn porridge. The other flavors simply were not able to come through. I defy anyone to tell me otherwise, and for $23. No. Not even worth it. I expected more. Way too many 5 stars given for this place. Come on people, be real - It's 3 stars at best until they can create flavors that make you think, wow! I wonder how they did that...

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    Loco4awhile

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Attentive service and accommodating. One person at our table requested vegetarian substitutes for her tasting menu and was very happy with the alternatives. Wine pairings were interesting--I've not had a sake with a fish course at any other restaurant. Cornish game hen was tender, moist, and particularly delicious.

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