Formosa Cafe

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   Jeff

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   It was a very cool experience at this historic venue our only complaint was the food came out lukewarm which was strange since it was not crowded at all but the server and bartender were great lots of personality and very fun.
   

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   Vicki

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Our first ever Christmas Dinner out. Thankful we were able to make reservations weeks out and we were seated as soon as we arrived. We ordered a bottle of wine, with an appetizer and a couple dishes to share. We were really surprised how fast our food came and how fresh it tasted. Our server was great and met all our needs. Our overall experience was an A+
   

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   Ikee

   Austin

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Food was great. Service was horrible. Bartender can’t make a dirty martini to save their life.
   

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   richard

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Service and staff were excellent. Pleasant and engaging with the group. Menu seemed a bit limited but what we had was good but not anything I havent had elsewhere at less 'famous' establisments. Overall a great night and cool place to visit.
   

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   Camila

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   I loved the atmosphere and the food, they were big portions too.
   

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   Rebecca

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Excellent experience. Beautiful venue, great food. The hostess and waiter were great. Only drawback was a cranky bartender.
   

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   Steven

   VIP

   San Francisco

   48 reviews

   5.0

   48 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We had a wonderful lunch at the Formosa Cafe -- our second visit. The staff was gracious and very professional. Excellent food and outstanding ambiance. We love that the owners wanted to keep this historic restaurant as close as possible to its roots as a Hollywood gem.
   

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   PHILIP

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Fantastic place. I’ve been coming here since 1967–used to work on the lot across Formosa. My drink Pisco Sour is always perfect❤️
   

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   Nick

   Charlotte

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

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

   This is the greatest restaurant that has ever existed. I love every single thing about it.
   

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    Sherri

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

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

    Formosa is an iconic spot. Cocktail program is fun and you can’t beat the decor. Food can be uneven. Sometimes tastes like it’s been scooped out of a pre-cooked steam table. Feel for the servers as it looks like they are stretched way too thin and diners’ experience suffers for it. Maybe best to stick to bevs and apps.
    

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