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Aqua


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5 of 5 stars 324 ratings
324 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
129
4.0 of 5 stars
117
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#31 of 3,042 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, French, Seafood, Eclectic, Californian
  • Average price*: $ 80
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
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2 of 5 stars
melissabh 11 contributions
Miami
May 30, 2009

We were extremely disappointed in this restaurant! The portions were tiny, the fish did not taste fresh, and the options were limited. With a pre fixe menu, you can't leave without spending $75 per person minimum! We later learned that the ownership has changed hands and the place has lost it's reputation... Spend your money elsewhere! more

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4 of 5 stars
Melanieann 50 contributions
Midland, Michigan
Apr 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Had a very good dinner here with great service. Enjoyed ourselves very much, but had some sticker shock about the bill...was over $750 ($100 was wine) for 5 of us. Glad I visited, but seriously! Lots of other places in this great city! more

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2 of 5 stars
SouthRim 2 contributions
Geneva
Apr 22, 2009

We are from Europe and try out in every city one of the highly recommended fine dining places. We were intrigued by the 2 stars Michelin rating of the Aqua and booked a table for Saturday. While service was great and very attentive, the quality of the food was definitely not. We chose the 75$ 3 course menu and started... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 27, 2009

Not impressed. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 6, 2009

Food was alright & it's too loud but service is great! more

Loved It!!
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5 of 5 stars
CleFoody 1 contribution
Cleveland
Jan 23, 2009

By far the best meal of our trip. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Our server recommended the tuna tartare appetizer, which was to die for, and the squash soup (I would love the recipe). For dinner we had the White Sturgeon & Veal Cheek “Bourguignon” and the Halibut. Not to sound redundant, but we can't stop... more

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5 of 5 stars
imareallycoolchick 16 contributions
Jan 18, 2009

Another restaurant that is classy, cool and hip! FANTASTIC seafood......just a hot restaurant that has also stood the test of time! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 14, 2008

Really yummy seafood; super fancy ambiance; but the food was too heavy and not enough veggies or sides. I need at least some healthy food on my plate! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 30, 2008

Love Jean Claude and all the staff! Service is impeccable...always. more

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4 of 5 stars
bbr2 15 contributions
bbr2
Oct 27, 2008

I recently had dinner at this restaurant. It has a lovely atmosphere, good service and fine gourmet food. The portions are small, and the dinners were all fixed price: 3 courses for $75.00 per person (appetizer, entree and dessert, no beverage). All 3 of us had seafood; we enjoyed our meals of halibut, salmon and monk fish. My squash and... more

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Aqua Address

252 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 956-9662
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.