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Cortez


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4 of 5 stars 86 ratings
86 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
22
4.0 of 5 stars
31
3.0 of 5 stars
22
2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#165 of 3,042 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Mediterranean, Tapas
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
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5 of 5 stars
turkeybandit 36 contributions
Jul 2, 2009

I am hooked! Go on a Tuesday for 50% off ALL bottles of wine. They call it Tipsy Tuesdays. Also, the best deal in the house is the chef's special where they put together $35 prix fix chef's tasting menu for you based on your likes and dislikes. Outstanding!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
Kholleran 55 contributions
Mar 15, 2009

i've only been there for drinks and appetizers, very classy place, hear it's a great place for dinner but a bit overpriced more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 10, 2009

Great cocktails and tapas. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 27, 2009

This has been a pleasant surprise! The food was excellent even if there is nothing remarkable about the decor. more

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5 of 5 stars
ykraps 1 contribution
bay area, usa
Jan 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We came for the Dine About Town prix fixe experience, and everything about our evening was fabulous. Each dish was imaginative, beautifully prepared, well-presented, and delicious. Our primary server, James, was friendly, thoughtful, professional, and quite helpful with wine and food selections. The atmosphere was perfect: busy but not crowded, unhurried, not too noisy, and stylish. Just a great meal. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 22, 2008

cucumber gimlet! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

It's always been my favorite place to go before theater. So, before catching the David Mamet play this is where we went... The food, service, ambience are always a plus. They've not yet fail me over the years. What we usually order for two people: wine, two dishes from the small plates section, share a main meal, and dessert. BTW,... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

Good for hotel more

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5 of 5 stars
TravelersOrlando 2 contributions
Orlando
May 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to Cortez to celebrate my husbands birthday. The staff went out of their way to make everything terrific. We started at the bar and enjoyed one of their "seasonal" cocktails. I had a cucumber gimlet and my husband had a Chile Nights. Both drinks were terrific and very creative. We went to a nice table with a very... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 10, 2008

dont' miss the crudo of the day and the soup shots -- always a hit. more

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Cortez Address

550 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 292-6360
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.