Slanted Door - San Ramon

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   Unsuk

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Having visited this establishment twice before, my recent third experience was disappointing. While the fusion Vietnamese cuisine has never been my absolute favorite, I previously recognized a certain level of quality here. However, on this occasion, the food quality had noticeably declined, settling into a merely "okay" category. Considering the price point, I can readily find more flavorful options elsewhere for significantly less. Furthermore, the lack of attention to detail was evident, such as tea served with loose leaves and no strainer or receptacle, and meat dishes where tough tendons had not been properly removed. The higher prices are somewhat justified at other more expensive restaurants (e.g. Michelin recommended places) by the expectation of superior service and ambiance. Unfortunately, this visit revealed service that mirrored that of a basic, local diner. From the initial welcome to order taking and even remembering who ordered which dish, the level of service was comparable to what one might expect for a $20 entree, falling far short of the standard typically associated with a more expensive dining experience.
   

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   amy

   San Francisco13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   I was a tad surprised at the austerity of this location( this was our first time here as we have eaten multiple times in San Francisco). Some plants or large flower arrangements would go far for the ambiance of this location. The food was terrific and the drinks were delicious. My biggest gripe of the meal was the fact that our female server constantly attended and served my male companion before myself, a female. I see this as a training issue and truly expect better for this price point of a restaurant.
   

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   Gary

   Central Coast8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Service personnel and chefs were excellent as well as the quality of food
   

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   Emily

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

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

   We had a great meal. My was was vegetarian so we ended up eating a bunch of starters and for the cauliflower, the ended up removing 1 thing. It was all great! We’re coming again.
   

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   Andrea VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Always one of our favorites!! So fresh, great flavors, wonderfully friendly service, and a lovely setting.
   

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   Jeanne

   San Francisco32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   We had read in SF Chronicle their cellophane noodles with crab was a good way to experience Dungeness crab. So we made the trek from Berkeley. Just a limited amount of crab flakes/ shreds for $34. We asked that papaya salad exclude chili seasoning, and as result was tame. Best dish was cauliflower with some slivers of pork sausage. Had to order claypot chicken to get real protein. Bill thus pricey for two. The Austrian white wine Grüner Veltliner went perfectly with the food. Service was a bit slow from 7-9 pm on a Sat. If your seat faces the plate glass windows, you watch mall strollers coming & going.
   

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   Tim VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Service is excellent. Food is special, unique tastes. Fantastic place.
   

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   Pamela

   Cleveland9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   We went to the Slanted Door for a birthday celebration. It was our first time at this restaurant. It was an excellent experience. We started with appetizers. The stand out was the Banh Nam. The spring rolls were good but the Banh nam was really special. As main courses we had the grilled while fish- branzino and the shaking beef. Both were excellent but the grilled branzino was, hands down, the best preparation of that fish we have ever had. It is a delicate white fish and often overcooked. Not here! Perfectly cooked with subtle herbs contributing to this exceptional preparation. Some excellent drinks and wonderful desserts ( pot de crème and the basque style cheese cake) made it a birthday feast to remember.
   

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   Mary

   San Francisco19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Overall a great dining experience. Nobody asked if we were celebrating an event. We were celebrating my 81st birthday.
   

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    Michelle

    San Francisco17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

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

    Great food. Shaking beef way overpriced! Costs to portion dish is unbalanced.
    

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