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3rd Cousin, San Francisco, CA

3rd Cousin

4.6 (571)
$50 and over
Californian
919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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7:00 PM
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About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
Cozy, intimate and romantic...Chef Greg Lutes has created a unique, innovative dining destination in Bernal Heights.
Renowned for his Uni Crème Brûlée as well as well as his global approach to Californian Cuisine. Take a journey of the senses with his tasting menu or sit back and create your own menu. Polished service and a extensive wine list make dining at 3rd Cousin an event to savor and remember.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 814-3709
  • Website
    https://www.3rdcousinsf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Greg Lutes
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your company dinner or private event at 3rd Cousin!From 7-40 guests we can customize your event just for you. Email us at eat@3rdcousinsf.com
  • Location
    919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Neighborhood
    Bernal Heights
  • Cross street
    Gates
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    #24#65
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

    $113.03 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    5 Course tasting with choice of pasta, entrée, and desserts including supplements and optional beverage pairings to elevate your experience. *Does not include the 20% service charge and 7% San Francisco charge, and tax. *We can accommodate almost any diet restriction. Please note any dietary restriction on your reservation.
    5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu Photo

  • 8 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

    $209.55 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Take a journey with us as we celebrate our local farmers, fishing boats, as well as flavors from around the globe as we weave them into a menu that showcases often foraged, local and international ingredients and inventive cooking techniques. Optional beverage pairings are curated to elevate the dining experience. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan tastings are available on request. *Does not include the 20% service charge and 7% San Francisco charge, and tax. *We can accommodate almost any diet restriction. Please note any dietary restriction on your reservation.
    8 Course Chef's Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

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What 571 people are saying

3rd Cousin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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571 Reviews

  1. Adi VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent, high-end and creative neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and great service, but a bit on the pricey side.

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  2. Rashad VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite honestly- a jaw dropping experience. we did the 5 course chefs menu and split the ribeye- absolutely impeccable. Cant wait to visit again, thanks for such a wonderful experience.

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  3. Kmarie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service. We had to beg for wine. They did t offer us more when our glasses were empty. They didn’t get it on the table before the first course. The food was disappointing- some lacked salt, some lacked flavor, some was just not interesting. Will not go back.

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  4. Jason VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience for a special birthday. We/I will be back soon. Every course was delicious and some were absolutely exceptional. I can’t wait to return.

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  5. anai

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very hospitable and great food! Celebrating a birthday and they even wrote me a handwritten letter. It was a very nice touch.

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  6. Harvey

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third Cousin never disappoints. Creative and unique blending of fresh ingredients into a magical party for your palate. Fantastic wait staff that is invested in the experience.

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  7. Lana VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed. We’ve enjoyed 3rd Cousin ever since it was one Michelin star and it was great. There were a couple of times during the Dine about town promo when they were overwhelmed and couldn’t coop to the standard. But the food has been very consistent. Last night it wasn’t the case. The food didn’t meet the standard, the white wine wasn’t chilled enough, the service was mediocre and it was unbearably hot - they only had one portable fan in the dining room that didn’t the job. It was unpleasant. No rush to go back any time soon….sadly

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  8. Susan VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food - wonderful staff and service. Could not have had a better meal anywhere.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat on the sidewalk under a make shift I don’t know what to call it. There was a drainage back up on the sidewalk where they were hosing it down until the city showed up and cleared the drain in the sidewalk and they pressure washed it off with the overspray hitting my neck. There was a crazy lady at the bus stop across the way screaming obscenities to anyone who passed…only reservation we could get for her birthday was on the sidewalk even tho the restaurant was nearly empty. Favorite part was the tomato soup.. I ate the steak. My girlfriend refused…$400.00 later and my first Michelin star restaurant , I’m not so sure what that means?

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  10. derrick VIP

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Light sauces full of unique flavors. Extremely fresh. Casual setting with super great and executed foods. Our third visit, and we do not live in the area.

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FAQs

3rd Cousin is rated 4.6 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. San Francisco
  5. Bernal Heights

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Experiences are available.
Google Map for 3rd Cousin

919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gates
  • Neighborhood
    Bernal Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    #24#65
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Greg Lutes
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.3rdcousinsf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 814-3709
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your company dinner or private event at 3rd Cousin!From 7-40 guests we can customize your event just for you. Email us at eat@3rdcousinsf.com

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