Burdell

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   Ada

   San Francisco

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We came to celebrate our anniversary hearing good things about this restaurant. The food was definitely innovative. The service was excellent though a bit slow. But the noise level was not exactly fitting a romantic dinner🥹
   

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   Thania

   New York City

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is excellent and good value for what you get. The ambience is nice, it's not too loud and it's a relaxed homey vibe. Try the boiled peanuts, they are something unique you've never had. The duck was terrific. The greens were also very yummy. Everything we ordered was good. Overall very good experience, would definitely recommend.
   

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   Bernadette

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and ambience! I will definitely be back.
   

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   Colleen

   VIP

   San Francisco

   35 reviews

   3.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   As Burdell has Michelin recognition we expected something special...and were disappointed. Our experience was a Sunday brunch. Donut holes = similar to a hush puppy. Texture was pleasant: crisp exterior, cake-like interior, however there was no seasoning or flavor. Small amount of dipping sauce provided that also needed more oomph. Chicken and waffles: the waffle exterior was overcooked (blackened); interior texture was fluffy, however again, little flavor. Even the maple syrup had minimal flavor. Chicken: crispy, crunchy exterior, no seasoning in the crust. Chicken was perfectly cooked yet again, no seasoning. Bacon: pork belly - candied, perfectly cooked = delicious. Pimiento omelet - very cheesy. Side salad: fresh with a tasty lemon dressing. Coffee: excellent. Service: professional and personable. Ambiance: storefront restaurant with minimal decor. Unfortunately, there was a group of seven women who were so loud, even though we were a good twelve feet from them, I could not hear my brunch companion.
   

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   Nikkole

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a 4 person, Saturday evening reservation. Our table was more or less ready on time. Having looked at the menu prior to dining I knew it wasn't typical soul food. Some might say it's not even really "elevated" soul food. We did however find everything that we had to be very tasty: boiled peanuts (messy, but worth a try), cornbread (on point and the honey butter is a nice touch), young beet & winter citrus salad (refreshing), chicken liver & waffle (yum, favorite app), bbq whole shrimp (so many rich flavors), salmon (I didn't personally try this one, but the 2 folks that did liked it), sonoma duck (the dirty rice was delish and the duck was cooked perfectly) and beef cheek pot roast (lovely and fairly generous portion). The desserts looked like an afterthought so we didn't bother to try any of those. The cocktail menu is minimal. The wine menu layout is confusing. Service was fine - they did refresh the waters very often, but we could have used new plates between certain apps so the flavors didn't blend. Having read other reviews I think that in some ways this spot is falling victim to the very high expectations that come with lots of critical acclaim and possible overexposure.
   

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   Jazmyn

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Can’t get over the flavors I’ve experienced here. The bbq shrimp plate I can’t get enough. Great place for a romantic dinner or with friends and family.
   

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   Alex

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food always dazzles and everyone who works at this gem is beyond kind. We are very lucky for Burdell.
   

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   Sharon

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Burdell is beautiful. You can feel the heart and soul that is put into this restaurant. Every single detail matters - the frosted glass in the front that leaves a shroud of mystery, the stemware, the sound system, the bathroom, the mirror that looks like a tv. The PLATES. The food. The hospitality. Redefines what you thought soul food is. Chef Geoff and his team quit recess- they don’t play! It’s elevated without the pretentiousness. It’s approachable and comforting - it’s a story on a plate. I could eat a five gallon home depot bucket of those boiled peanuts. I could only wish I could go there more often. It’s absolutely special and best shared.
   

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   larry

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The wine by the glass was short poured; about a 3.5-4 ounce pour each (norm is 5-6 ounces). And at $16-$20 per glass pricing that seems especially frugal. Secondly, we were asked to leave our table less than two hours since we sat down. Normally I do understand that on a busy night, but in our case there was almost a 45 minute lag from the kitchen (with no explanation from the staff) for our food to come out and that was the whole reason our meal was delayed -- otherwise we would have been easily gone before two hours expired. I realize restaurants are going through challenging times now and am empathetic, but these two issues could have been easily remedied.
   

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    Neal

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We shared the Family Dinner with the wine pairing last night and it was wonderful. What the Burdell kitchen puts together is always so delicious. Anticipation of each serving was like opening a present. Big love to the folks who keep it moving with pleasantness and grace. Peace and blessings to Ife and her family.
    

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