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Friends Only San Francisco Reviews from The Last Year
A bit too pricey for omakase at this level But it's still
A bit too pricey for omakase at this level But it's still worth it Food was good but not very creative For $700/person I'd expect something better or different than the places that I spent less than $500/ person Everything is a "meet expectation", nothing exceeds
From the moment we settled into my seat at the intimate
From the moment we settled into my seat at the intimate sushi bar, I knew we were in for something extraordinary. The modern ambiance was serene yet charged with anticipation, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Each course that graced my plate was delicious! From the delicate slices of sashimi to the meticulously handcrafted nigiri, every bite was a perfect balance of texture, temperature, and taste. The quality of the ingredients was unmistakable, with each piece of fish showcasing the freshest, most pristine flavors imaginable. Whether it was the velvety richness of the toro or the briny complexity of the uni, each ingredient was treated with the utmost respect, allowing its natural beauty to shine through. The service was excellent throughout the evening and the chefs and staff were attentive. Also, they were accommodating when we showed up a bit late for our seating. We will def be coming back soon!
Food, service, ambiance - all resulted in an evening both
Food, service, ambiance - all resulted in an evening both of us enjoyed. We went with sake paring as well and it was well done and fun!
Omakase so good, it transcends resolutions.
New year, new memories made with the fams. So lucky to have gotten a reservation on January 6th for 7 of us out of the 10 seatings available each service. Thank Linda for helping us score this dinner. The ambiance was like home away from home, very intimate + made to order everything, it was the perfect culinary escape. They use a dry-aging process that is a very interesting approach to enhancing the textures (melt-in-your mouth tenderness) and flavors of the fish (reducing fishy odors) that truly elevates the entire experience. From the fresh tasting fish to the great choices of dinnerware to add visual appeal, we really enjoyed every single bit of the meal from start to finish. Friends Only is a restaurant you must try. Reservations are tough but so well worth the effort.
Not worth the price tag.
I know Friends Only is new and the AKIKOS group does some amazing things, but our experience fell short on multiple occasions. - The TORO blue fin tuna (fatty tuna belly that everyone loves), did not melt in my mouth and it was a bit stringy. - The sushi chef couldn't really tell us anything about the mackerel or sea perch. A few patrons wanted to know where it was from and where it swims. He said that it's from Japan and it swims in the water around Japan. He wasn't joking. I overheard the other sushi chef giving actually information that would've made our meal more special. - Not much in the menu--too much sea urchin. Don't get me wrong, I love sea urchin, but there was simply too much. - I didn't like how they were cleaning up the restaurant, like you can see them scrubbing the tables, while we were still enjoying dessert. I did really enjoy the Tostada (hokkaido scallop & sea urchin, golden kaluga cavier, nori). The cocktail I got was also wonderful: Usagi Creamsicle (milk punch, satsuma gin, vermouth, cara cara, white rabbit rice candy). Otherwise, the meal was not exceptional. If you're going to charge $400+ per person, must be an impeccable experience. I cannot recommend coming to this place when there are so many other better experiences for cheaper.
It's honestly shocking that Friends Only doesn't have a
It's honestly shocking that Friends Only doesn't have a Michelin star yet. Truly one of the best omakase experiences in the Bay Area and comparable to omakases in Honolulu and dare I say, Japan as well. As it's name alludes to - dining at Friends Only is akin to hanging out with friends at home in the living room and having great sushi with wine and sake pairings. This is by no means a negative but rather a reflection of the warmth and welcoming embrace as you enter the front door. Chef Weman, Linda, and Quade are spectacular. Chef Weman Li is both fun and educational which is a welcome change to some omakase experiences that are a "sacred temple and hush hush." He actively interacts and chats with guests and can talk endlessly about fish, dry aging techniques, and whatever wild dishes he's thinking about next. Friends Only specializes in dry aged fish and it's remarkable the textural transformation dry aged fish undergoes similarly to that of a dry age steak. More umami, deeper concentration of flavors, and complexity. Every course is grounded in "core" Japanese ingredients but with a flair of a mad man scientist with an unlimited budget and through the roof creativity. Hokkaido scallop served on a sesame tostada with Kaluga caviar and uni? Yup. It's possibly the most luxurious amuse bouche / first course with 0-100 roller coaster acceleration to kickstart the meal with a bang. Chawanmushi with shaved black Perigord truffles served in a clay vessel that looks like a cross of a lantern and a Moai Easter Island statue / Squidward's home? Yup. Lastly, Quade and Carson whip up possibly the best cocktails I've had in SF. Honestly Friends Only should also open a cocktail bar next door :)
My wife surprised me for my birthday by taking me here.
There's only 10 seats total and they are all countertop. I really enjoyed the experience as it wasn't just traditional omakase. TOSTADA - 5/5 hokkaido scallop & sea urchin, golden kaluga caviar, nori SASHIMI madai, tyee salmon, kanpachi - 2 weeks cured. Kanpachi is buttery and fatty. AMADAI tilefish - flaky. Never had the scales like crunchy bonito flakes 5/5 SAWARA japanese spanish mackerel CHAWANMUSHI - 5/5 egg custard, nasu, truffle, duck liver. amazing dish, never had a better tasting chawanmushi. Absolute delight MIRUGAI giant clam - the clam pieces were cut so small it's a bit sad. ZUKE soy cured bluefin - ENSUI UNI - 5/5 organic sea urchin. No added flavoring, the uni quality is impeccable SANMA pike mackerel UNAGI eel - charcoal grilled. Crispy layer soft flesh 4/5. Feels like not much flavor SUJIKO salmon roe - it's a bit stickier than I would like. Not as amazing I would have hoped Liz 4/5 GOKUJYO UNI - 5/5 friends only sea urchin. One of the purest uni that I've had. AKAMUTSU deep sea perch - soft and buttery TORO bluefin belly -5/5 HANDROLL 5/5 hokkaido sea urchin. This comes with an entire row of uni. Best uni handroll. GOHAN 3/5 king crab, kabocha, truffle. Crunchy rice, I couldn't really taste the crab all that well. Rice gets stuck in my teeth SHIRUMONO scallop shinjo, matsutake, dashi. Light soup to top off the meal Matcha ice cream and chocolate chip cookie - 5/5. I love chocolate chip so pleasantly surprised they had this at the end. The matcha ice cream was nice and creamy, not icy at all. Nice smooth consistency
By invite only omakase, by the peeps who brought you AKIKOS.
17 courses. All the fish gets flown in from Japan. There's lots of uni including a fat uni hand roll at the end of your meal. If you get the opportunity to have a meal here, take it.
What a fantastic evening! As soon as I walked into this
What a fantastic evening! As soon as I walked into this intimate and peaceful restaurant, it was a 10 out of 10. The menu was diverse. I had a unique Pink Lotus cocktail that was "uplifting" and had that "ahhh". All the different dishes were great, but some stood out more than others. The half moon bay spot prawn, and the sea scallop tostada were my major two. The chef and all the employees were professional and attentive. The chef was interactive and explained each item on the menu. He made jokes and not just had a conversation with just one person sitting at the counter. The hostess and bartender were both communicative. Friends Only is on the pricier side though. I wouldn't come here often, but it is perfect for a birthday dinner, or perhaps an anniversary date.
I was over all happy with my meal but it was not worth the
I was over all happy with my meal but it was not worth the high high price. The cuts of sushi were obviously high quality however there was a real lack of acidity and diversity in the tasting menu. They had uni on the menu in 4 different places and it was overkill. The sushi rice tasted a bit rancid since they used vinager in it. I thought the meal lacked depth and an overall creativity.it was pretty much straight up sushi and I was expecting to be wowed with interesting and unique dishes for the price point. fun to try but would not recommend as my number 1 tasting menu spot. Service was great, very attentive and the ambiance was cool but the chairs were not comfy and it was a 3 hour long dinner so that was unfortunate.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
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Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
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Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
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Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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