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standard good bistro fare
the food here is good. what you see is what you get. the crowd can be a little frou frou and a bit pretentious. the menu is standard - the croque mons...
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menupages.com on
10/25/2007 Report as offensive
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Unpretentious French Fare
Unpretentious and French don't always go together, but at Absinthe, they do......
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urbanspoon.com on
7/6/2007 Report as offensive
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Gem of a restaurant
This is the first and only restaurant in SF where I wasn't asked if I had a reservation when there were clearly a lot of tables open. The hostess was ...
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citysearch.com on
3/29/2007 Report as offensive
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HAYES STREET HEAVEN! (even their ketsup is increadibly delicious!!)
Absinthe is such a classy restaurant, the ambiance is true to Parisian taste and culture. The service was prompt and polite, not overly friendly, just...
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citysearch.com on
9/19/2006 Report as offensive
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Eh...
This is a nice place, but any place that still only has a grilled portobello sandwich as their sole veggie option is kind of lame. Too many places to ...
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citysearch.com on
7/20/2006 Report as offensive
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Best Gourmet Hamburger
Absinthe has a very nice menu, everything is prepared expertly, though the cuisine isn't very innovative. The hamburger, available on the bar menu, is...
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menupages.com on
4/6/2006 Report as offensive
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Not worth the price...
Not very generous in pouring expensive drinks and the service is somwhat pedestrian. Food is OK, but not worth writing about....
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2/22/2006 Report as offensive
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Upheld high expectations!
I walked by this restaurant so many times wanting to visit. I had huge expectations considering the gorgeous atmosphere. I enjoyed my meal here so muc...
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menupages.com on
1/31/2006 Report as offensive
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Love this place!
I just moved into the neighborhood and 'discovered' Absinthe. It looks exciting and beautiful from the outside, so it was one of the first places that...
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citysearch.com on
11/14/2005 Report as offensive
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ABSENT not absinthe, Incredibly disappointed
Maybe it was an off day but terrible service, absolutely average food. I've eaten here before so I ws expecting alot better. Went during Sunday Brunch...
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citysearch.com on
10/9/2005 Report as offensive
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beautiful place
nice service, nice food but a little too expansive for what you get ! Salads are 9.50 for a small plate. Onion soup was good but not exceptional. Serv...
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citysearch.com on
7/28/2005 Report as offensive
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C'est formidable!!!!
We had an outstanding experience at Absinthe last night. It was my partners birthday and everyone from the moment we entered the restaurant made us fe...
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citysearch.com on
3/10/2005 Report as offensive
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Weekend brunch was great!
We went there recently for Sunday brunch. The staff was polite and friendly, the cappuccinos average, and the food great! Recommended: The Niman Ranch...
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12/8/2003 Report as offensive
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Good spot on a show night
I am surprised to see so many bad reviews. I have never had a bad experience at Absinthe. The aptmosphere is cozy, the staff was good and the food was...
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citysearch.com on
10/30/2003 Report as offensive
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outstanding
From the moment we where greeted at the door to the time we where thanked on the way out, everything was great. The food is perfectly seasoned and pre...
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citysearch.com on
5/9/2003 Report as offensive
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gone downhill
I have eaten here numerous times over the years and it has gone downhill in a major way. Fatty steaks, flavorless sauces, unattentive service. Not sur...
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citysearch.com on
3/28/2003 Report as offensive
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Worst service in SF
This restaurant has the WORST SERVICE EVER. The food is good and eating in the cafe area is very convenient and a great place to have drinks and appet...
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1/16/2003 Report as offensive
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Poor service equals poor review
Last night I had probably the worst service I've ever received in this city. Every stage of our meal was messed up to put it lightly. From screwing up...
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12/20/2002 Report as offensive
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one of the best
definitely one of the best french restaurants in the city. The food is excellent (especially try the french onion soup! and steelhead entree) and the ...
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9/29/2002 Report as offensive
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Post-Proposal Spot
After becoming engaged to my now fiancee (!), we wanted to go to a fun and romantic restaurant. Who couldn't resist the name Absinthe? We went there a...
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8/20/2002 Report as offensive
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Best place for a date
They have nice red velvety booths perfect for sitting side by side, holding hands. I recommend the oysters on the half shell and a couple glasses of c...
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citysearch.com on
7/29/2002 Report as offensive
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the best pot de creme
I can't have enough...the food is great too...service ok but they are the only one in town that serves schafenberger pot de creme!...
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6/28/2002 Report as offensive
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