Golden Bear Station is a New American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.
Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide.
Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor global and seasonal delicacies.
Please note that parking & entrance is on the front side of the buildin
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Wine
Menu
Golden Bear Station's menu was last updated 2025-04-18.
Menu-(subject to change)
Menu
Oysters (6)$28.00
Tuna Crudo$24.00
Basil oil, blue fin tuna, tomato water
BIB Salad (for two)$28.00
White Asparagus$39.00
Hen of the woods mushrooms$20.00
Grilled Prawns$18.00
Rice Cakes ( Tteok-bokki )$20.00
Mortadella Bolognese
Manila Clams$25.00
Loup de Mer$38.00
Dover Sole$75.00
Turbot $48.00
Veal Milanese$38.00
Roast Duck Breast$52.00
Umpqua Valley Lamb Saddle$68.00
Ribeye$85.00
Porterhouse (for two)$185.00
What 434 people are saying
Golden Bear Station reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Golden Bear Station in Kenwood offers an extraordinary dining experience with "Michelin star quality" food, "warm and friendly" service, and an inviting ambiance. Chef Joshua's innovative menu features standout dishes like spicy tuna, veal Milanese, and Manila clams. Guests praise the "amazing wine list" and "memorable" dining adventures.
434 Reviews
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Kate VIP
San Francisco24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I highly recommend it, ambiance (candles everywhere), food & service were 10 out of 10. We had many starters including the salad, shrimp, spicy tuna & clams. Every bite was delicious. The veal entree was the best but the pasta dishes were so interesting & unique. Desserts were amazing! We will be back!!
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Tony VIP
San Francisco45 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food and service were great. It's a bit pricey.
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Kenneth
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Thank you guys for taking such good care of us! I hope to visit again soon.
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Ellen VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Always a great experience at GBS. Fantastic food and service.
Love the Tuna and Manila clams!
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Barbara
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The menu is different from before no more pizzas, and limited pastas. We tried the rice cakes with bologanese sauce it was wonderful!! The Hen of the woods mushrooms dish outstanding and the veal Milanese was really good.
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Karen VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Where we take our friends and family.
Again and again.
Exquisite food well paired with their wines.
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brian VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
hands down this is the best restaurant in Sonoma. The food is michelin star quality. The environment is lively and friendly. The service is spot on and the owners Josh and Heidy are both there involved and relate to all the diners. The menu changes, but the oysters are way better than anywhere else, the manilla clams the boquerons, the ribeye, the loup de mer and the pork chop milanese are all amazing but so is the rest of the menu
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Judy or VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We've eaten at Golden Bear Station twice, both times were perfect. Wonderful service, great ambiance and very good food.
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Sharon VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Stellar friendly service and delicious food. Salad had tasty and unique ingredients such as fern tender tips! Delicious herb dressing. Ribeye was perfect in every way. Burnt cheesecake and affogato for dessert were perfect. Enjoyed our wine selections as well. We will return soon!
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DEBORAH VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The hospitality alone is Michelin star quality. The food that tiny kitchen serves is beyond compare. Chef Joshua is a sauce savant. Bravo team GBS!
Though we miss the pizza/pastas, we love love love the new creative menu. dj
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