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Lively South American restaurant with two levels and excellent food & staff. Very low key facade changes to a vibrant interior after opening the big heavy door. Appetizers served family style – we had the chicken empanadas and pan de queso, both were tasty and nicely presented. We then had the new York steak, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We also had the short rib, also perfectly cooked. We had a side of the potatoes but the main dishes were so good we had most of the potatoes to go. A nice touch was the waiter noticing discarded wrapping paper (it was my daughter’s birthday treat), and brought her a dessert on the house. Staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Location is not the best but there is a parking garage around the corner. Recommended.
… moreCynthia Shen
soooo good. the ojo de bife was so perfectly cooked and juicy and the salad was so refreshing as a side. the chorizo was just okay but we loved everything else. our server Jose was so friendly and we had a great time ◡̈
… moreBay Area Reviews
We had a very nice and enjoyable dinner here. All the dishes we ordered were tasty and brought out in a timely fashion. I wish we ordered more of the empanadas, they were very tasty. Steak was tasty, I noticed it was quite pink for medium rare but still good. Desserts were just okay. The milk and cookies option was a little strange, bringing out three servings for a table of two. Restaurant was dark and loud but still had a nice time.
Would love to come back on a Sunday night for their prime rib dinner.
… moreArtemis Huntsman
Excellent service in a very fancy establishment. My favorite part was the vegetarian empanadas and all the sauces included with each item. Brussel sprouts and the fried corn were also amazing!
… moreMarley Perez
Was very excited to try this place because of a good friend of mine. The food was good! I loved their cheese bread but the service ruined the whole experience. I was greeted by someone who immediately said they weren’t our server but was helping him at the moment. Luckily we had all our food order ready and ordered it then because no one ever came back to check on us again until it was check time. We had to reorder more bread by a support staff passing by collecting our plates. They never check to see if our food or drinks were okay or if we needed or wanted anything. I did see a tall bald manager touching tables but only passed us and never checked in with us. I still don’t even know who was our server but the bill said Jose.
… moreGeronimo C Ramos
Walking into Lolinda with high hopes for our 8:30 reservation, I was immediately reminded why first impressions matter in this business. After waiting 15 minutes to be seated despite having a confirmed reservation, we settled in for what would become a masterclass in poor service timing.
Twenty minutes passed before our server even acknowledged our table – no water, no greeting, nothing. When we finally flagged down another staff member for water, I knew we were in for a rough night. The disconnect between front and back of house became painfully obvious as our order trickled out in the worst possible sequence.
The cauliflower arrived first, underseasoned and forgettable. The bone marrow followed with barely any actual marrow to speak of – disappointing for a dish that should be rich and indulgent.
Surprisingly, the yuca fries were genuinely delicious and showed glimpses of what this kitchen could achieve. Our rosé, ordered at the very beginning, didn’t appear until 30 minutes later.
The real tragedy was timing our gaucho to arrive a full 45 minutes after our sides, leaving us to eat cold vegetables or wait indefinitely. When our server casually mentioned the restaurant “wasn’t even busy tonight,” it felt like salt in the wound.
The food itself was decent but desperately needed seasoning across the board. Everything felt under-sauced and under-salted, requiring constant adjustments. Having dined here years ago when it was exceptional, this experience felt like watching a once-great restaurant lose its way completely.
… moreJosh
This was a nice restaurant. I would say its a good option for an upscale date night or to impress a client. Food was great but there were some dishes that were better than others. For example, I didnt enjoy the flan and the pork belly was decent but I felt like it needed a sauce; everything else was great particularly the rib eye and the cheese bread. Servers were excellent (knowledgeable, nice, professional, etc.).
… moreNicola
I love the vibe and atmosphere of this place. Steak Tartare was good, short rib…eh. my mocktail was really good once I finally got it ( 30+ minutes later).
… moreAshley Hung
Fantastic ambience. The fried corn that came with the ceviche was a top 3 fried corn for me and the fish was super fresh. The pork chop with the chimichurri my godddd yes. I enjoyed the ribeye but it was nothing crazy compared to the pork chop. PORK CHOPPPP. Desserts were prob skippable but fun and still good
… moreSandra
Visited this restaurant for Valentines! It was a beautiful restaurant and DELICIOUS food! I highly recommend. We tried a little of everything. The Gaucho was out of this world!
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