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Slanted Door in San Francisco is a three star Vietnamese restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Embarcadero neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, catering, valet parking, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
Located behind the Slanted Door's kitchen on the Ferry Building's Grand Nave, this upscale to-go counter features many of Chef Phan's specialties, like five-spice chicken -- a generous heap of warm, marinated...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/02/2005
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Dominated by a wall of glass overlooking the Bay Bridge, the clean-lined dining room is large enough to hold the ever-present crowds. A blue-green color scheme plays off the waterside location, and large...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/20/2004
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It is amusing, and pathetic, that people are willing to overlook overpriced menus, poor service, fair food and noise because "the view is so wonderful". Sure it's nice to have a good view, but does it…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try this place for AGES. I've been to all of their outposts, and already knew I was a fan of the food. I finally made it in on a Thursday evening, when Hog Island was just too…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. Sat next to the window and had a great view of the Bay Bridge. The host seems to sit people with reservations in the key seats near the window, and everyone…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I have to admit Slanted Door is one of my favorites in SF, but yet I don't give them 5 stars. If it wasn't for "Out the Door" they wouldn't be my favorite. But, lets be realistic here. They are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the Slanted Door when it first opened in the Mission. Since then, it's become a totally overpriced scene. The food is still good, but whenever I want the best authentic Vietnamese food, I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My owna brought home some yummy rice noodles from this place. The 5 spice chicken and beef combo vermicelli noodle plate with fresh ass spring roll side rocks for a quick dinner fix. A little pricey…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I just went here on our lunch hour and were extremely disappointed. I ordered the vermicelli with shrimp a.k.a. a tiny bowl of tasteless white soggy noodles with lettuce and uncooked…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say the food was very good. If only we could have had our meal to go. I was surprised at the elitist attitude of this restaurant. I mistakenly believed that my boyfriend and I could drop…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Synopsis (because it's a long review): Great food, worth every penny. Best meal out I've had in a long time. I'd go there again in a heartbeat for a special night out. Eat the sweet potato rice cakes.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: So I've been to The Slanted Door before--three times before--and have had a good experience each time. However, I was a little disappointed when my boyfriend and I went to celebrate last…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place to go for a business lunch (or dinner, though the Ferry Building seems a little lonely and empty at night). It's classy, the food is above average, the tapioca pudding and mango…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$35 dollars for corkage!!!???? Can you believe that? Even after buying 2 bottles off their menu the manager still would not waive the corkage on one of the bottles that we brought. Seemed a little…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fantastic lunch here yesterday. The grapefruit and jimaca salad was very refreshing and well flavored. I had the lemongrass chicken which was very light had just enough heat to compliment the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door has earned an extra star in my book. The food was fresh and the service was incredible. The wine by the glass was nice, but some dishes missed the mark. The cellophane noodles were just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had lunch here twice. My company took me out to lunch to a lot of nice places near the financial district and this was my favorite. Great wine selection and awesome appetizers. We had the food…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom has been wanting to go for a long time, so my sister and I took her for her b-day. I really enjoyed the food. The service was great, they didn't rush us, they were attentive and quiet. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but there is NOTHING special about this place. The vietnamese food is something you can get at any vietnamese resturant for half the price.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rating 3.5 This rating is for the food ONLY. Loved the Meyer Ranch shaking beef and Caramelized tiger prawns. The Slanted door rolls were missing something....taste! Surprising because those should be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had reservations and still had to wait! The drinks work good, and we loved the shaking beef, but the cost of the food for what you get is not worth it....its supposed to be family style, yet each…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We just had some appetizers and drinks at the bar. The dining room closes for part of the afternoon, so only the bar was available, and we had to wait awhile and stalk some people to get a seat. But…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand what all of the fuss is about this place. It is like eating Chinese food in a cafeteria and then overpriced. Save your money!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually only in the Ferry Building on Sundays, which is unfortunate since Out the Door is closed on Sundays. However, I have made it to the FB on days OtD was open and had the pleasure of eating…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was good but it was way TOO NOISY! Half of the time I had to yell in order to talk to people! The location is excellent and price is decent....but I wouldn't go back there any…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had plenty-o-Vietnamese food growing up and therefore think that this place is overpriced. Based on principle alone, I am compelled to give it less stars. However, to their credit, the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, great european wine selection, wonderful view!!! A bit crowded and noisy and expensive parking lot next door...... Reservation a must!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Timing is everything. Good quick lunch spot if you are shopping in the Ferry Building (especially during Farmers' Market days). I normally order the Wonton Noodle Soup (clear broth, thin wonton skin…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, festive and convenient, so I keep coming back for more.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The *Slanted Door is in my top 3 to 5 restaurants in San Francisco. *best enjoyed with a group
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit was today...food was pretty good, but not inspiring. Mint tea delicios, but overpriced ($7). Didn't try any desserts... Overall, nice atmosphere, beautiful view, good service and good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the place to lunch while shopping or for a bite before a movie. Very nice Vietnamese food without all the hassle of Slanted Door. Service can be slow, but it's a pleasant place to be.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to try this place when I was staying nearby for work. I stopped in during the evening to see if I could get take-out. (Blasphemy, I know, especially w/ such a beautiful location and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a couple of times and wanted my partner to try it. The chef served us raw chicken in the stir fry chicken dish with chinese dates. The pieces were brown on the outside and literally…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After looking for the best restaurants in San Francisco for a while, we thought it was only fair to give the Slanted Door a try. First impression was not good. It was hard to find and me being in 4…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Slanted Door. My major problem is that I can go in "for a snack" and end up ordering a lot more food because I think it's delicious and can't just order one or two things (at least four…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had some appetizers from the lounge menu over the weekend. Imperial Rolls - Ok, not great
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love grabbing take-out from out the door, and sit at the water front on a sunny day. What i like most is the wide range of items on the menu... but I love their egg plant sandwich most, yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Slanted Door. I'm totally addicted to their vegetarian spring rolls. Simply the best.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's really easy to get caught up in the outrageous prices, the loudness consuming the whole restaurant, and the semi-unoriginality of the menu. But you have to stop and think. Where are you?…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My employer recently took us out to eat here for lunch. We ordered off the lunch prix fixe menu. Here's the list of what I ate: (There were more dishes, but I don't eat red meat)
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't quite understand what the hype is about this place, but did try it and found that it is over priced, busy and not a very comfortable dining experinence for our age group. Hey, we're driving…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest, I wasn't all that impressed the last time i came here. Yes, everything from the raw menu was excellent. as always. but my friend doesn't do "raw", so i got a chance to try the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but maybe suffering a bit from it's popularity. Holey moley on the over 1k reviews! Previous visits I loved and would have given 4 star, but that was PY (pre-yelp).... Highlights:
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I was not impressed with The Slanted Door. Maybe my expectations were too high, but for this kind of money I expect my meal to be memorable and it wasn't. We walked in at 2pm on a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was so consistent & delicious. Fabulous service as always! My parents love the food, the Bay Bridge view & the wines! I can't ask for more! 1 of my FAV restaurant in SF ;-) I can eat here…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to go here for our anniversary after hearing mostly good things and wanting to check out the view. I made a reservation weeks in advanced and when we we arrived we were seated right away.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. From the front door to the service at the table, service was excellent. There is only one real draw back to making reservations over the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the pricier end, but worth it. Best dishes: lamb chops, shaking beef, and clay chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out the Door is to Slanted Door as Marc by Marc Jacobs is to Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu is to Prada: the slightly cheaper, diffusion line that the masses can enjoy. Lunch favorite: lemongrass pork…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is to die for but the wait and service are a C-. Sorry I hate it when people tell one thing and mean another hour later. Anyway if you can stand the wait even with a reservation than this is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here for dinner on a thurdsday night with a friend. got a table and it was fast and convinient. The food wasnt overwhelmingly good but its great for the area and the service is just excellent.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best the best
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being the 1026th person to review, what more can I do but add pictures and say that... After years of dining here, I'm a bonafide Slanted Door whore and a chef Charles Phan-atic -_-.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was not super impressed with Slanted Door. It's overpriced for what you get and the dining room and restrooms sorta reminded me of a fancy cafeteria. The food and service were fine (except for being…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyable but not spectacular. Not sure why all the hype. Maybe this cuisine was new at one point or the prices were less or what but I wasn't jumping up and down with delight during my meal. Was a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few times for lunch with co-workers and it is ALWAYS crowded. Both times we easily had reservations b/c of connections and we were seated immediately, so I highly suggest making a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1019 reviews -- and counting? This better be the fucking last word. Really.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food here barely resembles Vietnamese food. It's more like Panda Express for affluent people. Append the usual cliche hater-bash phrases. I think I fell in love with the pictures of this place and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do not understand the hype this place gets. The food is ok, not horrible, but nothing special. The location is amazing, but the atmosphere of the restaurant resembles a circus.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not terribly impressed with this place. Heard a lot about it......my girlfriend begged me to take her there.........and the price seemed to insure a good meal. First off.......I doubt a person from…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Add me to the hordes that call this place overrated. I just don't get it. Atmosphere -- pretty bad, they cram you like sardines in here. Maybe I'm spoiled by SF, but there are nice views all over.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. I made reservations a couple days in advance. This turned out to be a good idea as there looked to be quite a crowd waiting to be seated. We were…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this review is completely biased because my friend happens to be the sous chef... and with that lucky friendship comes lots of comped food! some of the appetizers we received were the both the meat…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely make reservations but don't despair if you can't get them. The bar is large and easy to eat at. It's a quintessential stop for any visit to SF with a cool scene, great food, and a gorgeous…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bomb legit!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars... just don't come expecting a lot of Vietnamese food. Here's what we had (copy and pasting from their online dinner menu): 1. Slanted Door spring rolls with shrimp, pork, mint and peanut…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was light with very familiar asian flavors and the presentations were amazing! The decor was very clean and simple with hints of asian flare. I love the location! It's right on the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Random thoughts about Slanted Door. - Like everyone else in SF, I liked their Mission restaurant the best
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Espensive for a takeout lunch, but delicious, delicious, delicious. Love the vermicelli bowls (mmm fish sauce) and the shrimp rolls. Yum. Lines are very long durning lunch but once you order, the wait…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place over books causing long lines,Some servers are great others running around with there heads cut off which is managements fault for over booking. Food 4.5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! I'd been hearing about this place forever. So when the bf asked about some places to go for dinner, this was at the top of my list.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The things I love most about Slanted Door: location, view, ambiance, and the cocktails. I love happy hour here. The food is good; I've loved everything I've tried, but just not quite 5-star worthy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, ambience was sexy, and the service was outstanding. The only downside to the evening was that they make you order family style for parties of 6 or more. This can be challenging when…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slanted Door marked the occasion of Mom's birthday. Only way I get dragged to these well-known, finer eateries. Last year we did Delfina, this year Slanted Door. Next year, I am pushing for Tommy's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
