Campton Place Restaurant
| Address: | 340 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA |
| Phone: | +1 415-955-5555 |
| Site: | tajcamptonplace.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM 7AM–11PM |
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Johnny Chau
I had dinner here a few years ago, so take this with a grain of salt. The restaurant space was small and crowded. Not a good date restaurant...if you want to hear what the other person is saying that is. We arrived about 10 minutes early from the scheduled reservation, but our table wasnt free yet so we were promptly scooted over to the bar to wait with some complimentary champagne - sweet! Not the best bubbly in the world, but not the worst either. I suppose you get what you pay for - so in that sense it was pretty decent. I was served one amuse bouche and it was good. The foam of arugula and green apple topped with macadamia nuts was a true party in my mouth. The four course prix fixe menu included: Lobster Ravioli (Minus) Homemade pasta that was slightly chewy. Kind of like it was boiled a few hours earlier, was left to sit out and then reheated.) (Plus) The lobster was fresh and perfectly cooked. (Minus) A few remnants of lobster shells were found in one of the raviolis I ate. Doh. (Plus) The truffle shavings added a touch of luxury to the first course and deep notes of nutty rich flavor to compliment the ravioli and sauce. Square Soup with a Cod Beignet (Plus) Warm, creamy soup that will warm your heart AND soul. (Enter warm and fuzzy feeling here.) (Minus) An uber doughy beignet. I wanted to taste a crispy outside with a freshly fried chewy inside. But it was just cold and mushy. Braised Prime Beef Short Ribs (Plus) It melted in my mouth, the beef was THAT tender. (Minus) While the short ribs are known to be a fatty cut, my piece was abnormally fatty with 80% fat with 20% meat. Ehhh. Apple Tarte with a Green Apple Sorbet (Minus) Fancy take on apple pie - just ok. (Plus) The sorbet was refreshing and a nice pallet cleansing way to finish the meal. A perfect balance to sweet and sour. Overall - the wine pairing was above average. The Sommelier at Campton Place gets five stars The food was ok, but for the small fortune spent it just wasnt orgasmic.. Boo hoo
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Mihir Meghani
Impeccable service, ambiance, and food creativity & quality gives Taj Campton Place Restaurant a consistent perfect score from me & my wife. This is a place to eat at for special occasions. We always have the vegetarian tasting menu and it is wonderful. If you want the best food and service, this is where to go. This is always one of the best dining experiences. Service: Taj Hotels owns this, & is a leading Indian hotel chain. Their service is perfect & staff are trained to make you happy. The service at this hotel is no different. Expect the best. The staff are really focused on you & they will cater what they serve to your dietary needs. Ambiance: Nice quiet but not stuffy atmosphere. The seating area is limited. You should plan on spending 2 or more hours here depending on the # of items you want in the tasting menu. Food: The food served here is upscale, with unique items, & many items that are Indian fusion. This is the place to eat if you want to try items you will not get anywhere else. The food comes in small portions & they will bring it to you at the pace you want. The creativity and quality is great. The menus change seasonally. They also accommodate special diets, but best to let them know in advance. As of Nov 2016, they have moved to having a standard 7 course tasting menu, which ends up being like 10 courses. My wife & I have their vegetarian tasting menu several times, & have no regrets. We also added some of their truffles to one dish, had non alcoholic Navarro wine, vegetarian cheese, lassis, & mint lemonade. On another occasion, they created a special menu for my wifes birthday that was incredibly good. They time when they bring each item & most are small, but by the time your 2 hour dining experience is over, you are full. This is truly one of the top restaurants in the world. Rahul Nair, the Chef, & Dan Zomerfeld, the Food & Beverage Manager, are great.
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Diana Chuang
Campton Place is one under rated restaurant in this big city. It’s tugged away in a boutique hotel right at the heart of union square. It has one Michelin star, and for sure well deserved! I had the most memorable dining experience here. I made a reservation for a Saturday lunch. Upon arrival, I was immediately greeted and promptly seated. While I was waiting for my date to arrive, I was checked upon, by my first name a couple of times, to make sure I was okay with my drinks. Noticing I had a purse, the waiter placed a pillow stand next to my seat for the purse so I didn’t have to put it on the floor. When ordering our meal, I was greeted again, by my first name, and once more when we were exiting the restaurant. It was just an overall personal dining experience where I felt I was so well taken care of! Now the food – Campton Place serves Californian cuisine with Indian flavor twist. Everything was delicate, delicious with the highest quality and amazing presentation. We savored every bite and enjoyed the entire dining experience. It’s seriously a hidden gem and I hope it stays that way because it’s nice, quiet and romantic in the restaurant, and easy to get a reservation! Can’t wait to go back and try their 2 course $28 prefix lunch special!
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Jasvir Nagra
We had a lovely dinner for two at Campton Place Resturant on Saturday night. The chef has put together an unusual but scrumptious combination of California Indian fusion served in a unstuffy atmosphere but very friendly, attentive staff. We tried the six course tasting menu - I had the Spice Pot while my wife had the vegetarian version. The dishes were Californian ingredients with mostly south indian flavors, each with a pretty unique taste and presentation interspersed with an amuse bouche and surprise palate cleansers. The restaurant has an impeccable wine selection, which I would recommend over their somewhat weaker cocktails. The ambience was unstuffy and spacious and surprisingly if pleasantly quiet for a Saturday evening in San Francisco. The choice of decor does have a little bit a dated "old school luxury" feel to it though - like it would be a fancy restaurant from my parents time. Overall, the whole evening was a great experience and it surpassed my expectations.
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Mathieu Stemmelen
Diners come “dressed up and ready to part with big bucks” at this “first-class” Cal-Indian in the Taj Campton Place off Union Square, where chef Srijith Gopinathan creates "beautifully presented" “haute” tasting menus that “utilize the spices and flavors of his heritage” and are delivered with "excellent" service; if the “elegant” dining room seems a bit too “formal”, theres also a bistro menu at the adjacent bar. Learn more about Campton Place Restaurant. What to order Tasting menus only (pictured) Insider tip: Go for lunch for the affordable ($9 for two), creative naan bar.
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Danijela Vasilj
Essen mittelmäßig aber sehr teuer! Als ich meinen burger mit der falschen garstufe zurück geschickt habe, bekam ich nur mehr die Hälfte des Bürgers aus der Küche retour! Begründung: Die Küche schließt bald und daher konnte der Koch keinen neuen zubereiten! Absolute Frechheit
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shawn williams
I love this place! A sweet and smooth bottle of Chardonnay, a roast chicken that was moist with a great crispy skin, delicious potatoes, a good portion green salad and an absolutely delicious creme brûlée. Our waitress was helpful, friendly and attentive. The place is beautiful and this is definitely a good date night restaurant. The menu is on an iPad, the lighting and decor is very modern and the experience is just overall very pleasant. I will definitely be back to try their sushi.
