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At Sorrel, Chef Alexander Hong offers local-Californian inspired cuisine with authentic & vibrant Italian influences. We believe in only working with superior, fresh, organic & local ingredients that Bay Area farmers markets and our rooftop garden have to offer. We work with the seasonal harvest in an effort to showcase each distinguishable and perfectly in-season ingredient. We offer reservations for a set tasting menu only. Our eight bar seats are available on a first-come first-serve basis during regular business hours from 5PM – 9PM Wednesday through Sunday for à la carte offerings and low-ABV cocktails. From 2019 through 2022, the Michelin Guide of California awarded Sorrel one star.
High-end seasonal Cal-Italian mains, plus wine & low-ABV cocktails, in chic, minimalist surrounds.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3228 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 525-3765
Website: http://www.sorrelrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Anna Raulets
We really enjoyed the atmosphere at Sorrel
It wasn’t overly busy, which created a wonderful sense of privacy and calm. The service was attentive and thoughtful — the waitstaff genuinely cared about our experience and were always ready whenever we needed anything, without being intrusive.
The flavors were beautifully executed. In particular, the truffle cockerel pasta stood out — rich, balanced, and memorable.
That said, I do hope the restaurant continues to refine certain aspects. The desserts felt underwhelming for a Michelin-level restaurant — during our visit, there were only two ice cream–based options, which came across as a bit too simple and uninspired for this caliber.
The wine list could also benefit from further development, especially with more vintage selections. We ordered a 2017 Pinot Noir and absolutely loved it, but I found it surprising that the sommelier didn’t suggest older vintages, especially after I mentioned that I prefer more mature wines.
It’s great that Sorrel offers wine pairing, and my recommendation would be to allow more customization based on guest preferences — that would elevate the experience even further.
Overall, we had no negative impressions, and the evening was genuinely enjoyable. I truly hope the restaurant continues to evolve and fine-tune these details, as the foundation is already very strong.
Thank you
… moreIt wasn’t overly busy, which created a wonderful sense of privacy and calm. The service was attentive and thoughtful — the waitstaff genuinely cared about our experience and were always ready whenever we needed anything, without being intrusive.
The flavors were beautifully executed. In particular, the truffle cockerel pasta stood out — rich, balanced, and memorable.
That said, I do hope the restaurant continues to refine certain aspects. The desserts felt underwhelming for a Michelin-level restaurant — during our visit, there were only two ice cream–based options, which came across as a bit too simple and uninspired for this caliber.
The wine list could also benefit from further development, especially with more vintage selections. We ordered a 2017 Pinot Noir and absolutely loved it, but I found it surprising that the sommelier didn’t suggest older vintages, especially after I mentioned that I prefer more mature wines.
It’s great that Sorrel offers wine pairing, and my recommendation would be to allow more customization based on guest preferences — that would elevate the experience even further.
Overall, we had no negative impressions, and the evening was genuinely enjoyable. I truly hope the restaurant continues to evolve and fine-tune these details, as the foundation is already very strong.
Thank you
Leah
We recently celebrated an early Valentine’s Day at Sorrel, and overall the experience felt fairly average for a Michelin one-star restaurant.
Location-wise, it’s in a relatively safe neighborhood. We arrived a little after 5 PM on a weekday and were lucky enough to find very close street parking. The interior ambience is pleasant — tables aren’t particularly far apart, but the dim lighting creates a sense of privacy and comfort without feeling stiff or overly formal.
We opted for the 5-course tasting menu.
The first dish, Half Moon Bay Halibut, leaned quite acidic and sharp. Both my boyfriend and I found it a bit too aggressive for our taste. We added oysters as a supplement, which made for a lighter and more enjoyable start.
The Sunchoke and Honeynut Squash courses were standouts — rich, well executed, and nicely suited for the season.
The Rock Cod course, however, was quite dry and lacked the delicacy one might expect at this level. A more surprising issue was the structure of the seasonal 5-course menu itself — there was no meat course included. For a Michelin one-star tasting menu, this felt like a noticeable gap in the progression, especially since adding a meat dish required ordering an additional supplement.
We supplemented with their signature Dry Aged Duck (half). The portion was generous and reasonably priced, though the skin was slightly tougher than expected.
Desserts were enjoyable — the Semifreddo and pomegranate sorbet complemented each other nicely, with one being rich and creamy while the other provided a refreshing contrast.
Service was professional and well paced — attentive but somewhat reserved rather than particularly warm.
We had noted in our reservation that we were celebrating an early Valentine’s Day. While everything ran smoothly, there wasn’t any acknowledgment of the occasion, which made the experience feel slightly less special than we had hoped.
Overall, the meal felt competent but not particularly memorable compared with other fine-dining restaurants in the Bay Area. While nothing was especially wrong, it ultimately wasn’t distinctive enough to make me want to return.
… moreLocation-wise, it’s in a relatively safe neighborhood. We arrived a little after 5 PM on a weekday and were lucky enough to find very close street parking. The interior ambience is pleasant — tables aren’t particularly far apart, but the dim lighting creates a sense of privacy and comfort without feeling stiff or overly formal.
We opted for the 5-course tasting menu.
The first dish, Half Moon Bay Halibut, leaned quite acidic and sharp. Both my boyfriend and I found it a bit too aggressive for our taste. We added oysters as a supplement, which made for a lighter and more enjoyable start.
The Sunchoke and Honeynut Squash courses were standouts — rich, well executed, and nicely suited for the season.
The Rock Cod course, however, was quite dry and lacked the delicacy one might expect at this level. A more surprising issue was the structure of the seasonal 5-course menu itself — there was no meat course included. For a Michelin one-star tasting menu, this felt like a noticeable gap in the progression, especially since adding a meat dish required ordering an additional supplement.
We supplemented with their signature Dry Aged Duck (half). The portion was generous and reasonably priced, though the skin was slightly tougher than expected.
Desserts were enjoyable — the Semifreddo and pomegranate sorbet complemented each other nicely, with one being rich and creamy while the other provided a refreshing contrast.
Service was professional and well paced — attentive but somewhat reserved rather than particularly warm.
We had noted in our reservation that we were celebrating an early Valentine’s Day. While everything ran smoothly, there wasn’t any acknowledgment of the occasion, which made the experience feel slightly less special than we had hoped.
Overall, the meal felt competent but not particularly memorable compared with other fine-dining restaurants in the Bay Area. While nothing was especially wrong, it ultimately wasn’t distinctive enough to make me want to return.
Gargi Sur
Fine-dining experience at Sorrel was simply amazing! Each course was delicious, served in a unique style that made it a culinary delight. They accommodates my dietary preferences. Wines were excellent and warm service made it all together a memorable experience.
… morebleep bloop
A superb fine dining experience. Had the privilege of enjoying the summer tasting menu. The staff was on point throughout service. The kitchen staff worked like a military unit. Everything was prepared and presented with care and class. Especially loved the focus on ingredients over flash, no over the top garnishes like gold flake or out of place caviar for the sake of a price hike. Just quality cuisine prepared with passion.
… moreKyle Wicomb
I had a great time at this restaurant! The dishes were all so well presented and it was such an experience tasting all of the artistic dishes. One person with me made a request for more savory rather than sweet dessert, and they were very accommodating and concocted a beautiful savory dessert just for them! The service was ridiculously great as well, and everyone at the table was very full, despite the seemingly “small” dishes. We got the 5 course tasting menu plus had to try all of the additions as well. There’s also an 8 course tasting menu with additions as well, but it appears like their menu is updated seasonally.
… moreAmina Ahsan Haque
5/30/2025 – Table for 2
This has been on my list for years… finally got a reservation and was disappointed. The food was beautiful but flavor was lacking. Not worth the price.
Service – Too good? So many check ins that we could not have a quiet conversation. Too many waiters going back and forth for the small space. They were a distraction.
The bread was the best part! Loved it
… moreThis has been on my list for years… finally got a reservation and was disappointed. The food was beautiful but flavor was lacking. Not worth the price.
Service – Too good? So many check ins that we could not have a quiet conversation. Too many waiters going back and forth for the small space. They were a distraction.
The bread was the best part! Loved it
Liann Amagan
Michelin Star rated restaurant and my friends wanted to come here for their birthday, they’ve been here years ago but it was my first time. My friend made a reservation for 5 in advance, I think online. We had a 530 reservation and it took about 4 hours for our entire meal. There’s street parking and we all got lucky with finding our parking. They also can take your coats and bags. They greeted us with a birthday card on the table. We started with a bottle of French red wine for our table. Our servers were super kind and friendly. All of the courses were different and really good. We added an additional caviar savory cheesecake and a duck leg and shared it. We were surprised with the palette cleanser, birthday ice cream bars, and chocolates at the end. They had some bar seating not sure if they needed reservations. They also have a larger private dining area in the back. Nice cozy inside and outside vibe of the restaurant.
… moreJamie Li
Overall solid experience. Ambience was cozy but classy. We were seated about a half hour late due to the table before us taking their time, but the restaurant offered champagne on the house for that reason and fired up the dishes right away since we had one member of our party who had to catch a flight. Very kind of them.
Every dish was great on the five course menu. We added oysters (highly recommend! Especially the hot ones) and the duck (half size) which were all also phenomenal and we were quite full after that. Hope to be back soon!
… moreEvery dish was great on the five course menu. We added oysters (highly recommend! Especially the hot ones) and the duck (half size) which were all also phenomenal and we were quite full after that. Hope to be back soon!
LG
This is an exceptional restaurant! We are here visiting from Australia and decided to celebrate a birthday at Sorrel. From the moment we were greeted the staff were kind and attentive. We absolutely LOVED the food. We will be back! Please trust us and give this restaurant a try it is so special
… moreYusi
Interesting attempt fuse Chinese food with other cuisine. Won’t say it’s the best experience we had in similar restaurant (Michelin star). But definitely interesting.
I don’t like there are so many extra that requires extra pay … not good for the overall experience, not worth it for $350 per person for sure.
Also, the drink portion is tiny and service is super awkward … no one talks to us proactively and we have to ask for everything …
… moreI don’t like there are so many extra that requires extra pay … not good for the overall experience, not worth it for $350 per person for sure.
Also, the drink portion is tiny and service is super awkward … no one talks to us proactively and we have to ask for everything …