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The Oak Room - Reviews

335 Powell St, 94102 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
72

Reviews

55.6%

Satisfaction

29

negative

3

neutral

40

positive

What people say about The Oak Room

Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Michael R.
Review date: 06/09/2025
9
Delicious Brunch Buffet at Westin St Francis
My experience at this restaurant, located inside the Westin St Francis hotel in downtown San Francisco, was excellent. They offer a fantastic brunch or breakfast buffet with a lot of food choices. The staff were very helpful and polite, and everything we tried was delicious.
  • food choices9
  • staff9
  • everything10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Ismail E.
Review date: 03/03/2024
1
Horrible Breakfast Buffet Experience
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing, particularly with their breakfast table buffet, which cost $40 per person. The menu lacked options and was absurdly overpriced. The food itself was absolutely horrible. The eggs tasted like they were made from a carton and had a cardboard-like texture. The breakfast potatoes were undercooked and lacked any flavour. The chicken sausages had an unsettling aftertaste, and the coffee was described as tasting like dog water. Even the supposedly fresh baked croissants were stale and clearly days old. For a hotel of this standing, the quality of food was outrageous. I would give it a 0/10 and would not recommend it. To add to the unpleasantness, there were flies buzzing around all over the place.
  • menu options2
  • price1
  • breakfast table buffet1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Ali T.
Review date: 12/15/2023
9
Amazing Pastries and Coffee!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially in the morning. The fresh bakeries compelled me to visit every day. The rest of the buffet was also great. However, the crunchy pastries and coffee were truly out of this world – absolutely amazing!
  • fresh bakeries9
  • buffet8
  • crunchy pastries10
Service Type
  • Dine-in
M
Review date: 10/17/2023
6
Wonderful Servers, Awkward Atmosphere
My experience at the restaurant was impacted by its current renovations. The actual Oak Room was closed, and the dining area was set up in a large conference room, which definitely did not offer the same feel. I hope the original space reopens soon! Despite the unusual atmosphere, the servers were wonderful!
  • servers9
  • atmosphere2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
G M.
Review date: 09/22/2023
9
Cozy Spot for Any Occasion
This is a cozy place to meet with friends before a big night on the town, after a big night on the town, or to just spend the entire time there for us introverts. The atmosphere is a perfect 5/5, and the food is rated a solid 4/5. Service also received a perfect 5/5.
  • atmosphere10
  • food8
  • Service10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Keller D.
Review date: 09/10/2023
8
Solid Breakfast Buffet with Excellent Service
My experience at the restaurant was centered around their breakfast buffet, priced at $33. If you're very hungry, it presents a better calorie/dollar proposition than Denny's, with superior food quality. The selection is standard for a country club/hotel breakfast buffet and includes healthy options. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was also rated highly.
  • breakfast buffet6
  • food quality7
  • healthy options7
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Vladimir B.
Review date: 06/13/2023
9
Lovely Room, Friendly Service, Good Food
My experience at this restaurant was quite lovely. The room itself is beautiful, creating a pleasant atmosphere. I found there were adequate choices on the menu, and importantly, everything was well prepared. The service was a highlight, being both friendly and professional. Overall, it was a very positive dining experience.
  • adequate choices8
  • well prepared9
  • service10
todd B.
Review date: 03/20/2023
1
Awful Website Experience
My experience was with the restaurant's website, which is awful. I couldn't even see the menu because it just redirected me to the hotels page.
  • website1
  • menu1
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Josh L.
Review date: 12/27/2022
3
Disappointing Service Despite Hotel Stay
During my family's stay at the hotel, we visited the buffet. The initial receipt incorrectly listed my child as an adult. After waiting 15 minutes for a corrected receipt, the supervisor, Jacqueline Zaragoza, approached our table. She rudely questioned our children's ages, akin to an interrogation, and failed to apologize for the server's mistake, even though she was aware of it. When I expressed my expectation of an apology, she remained silent. I then requested to speak with her boss, Mariko Yao. Mariko kindly offered a complimentary meal the following morning, which I politely declined, choosing to pay for everything. I sincerely hope for a more professional approach to customer satisfaction in the future.
  • free meal7
  • receipt2
  • waiting time3
  • supervisor1
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
J C.
Review date: 06/08/2019
7
Historic SF ambiance, but dry Mahi Mahi
My experience at this restaurant was a mix. The Mahi Mahi was a little bit dry, but overall, I was satisfied. The restaurant offers a chance to truly feel the historic San Francisco and its classic atmosphere. It's also notably quieter than other places nearby.
  • overall satisfied7
  • historic San Francisco9
  • classic atmosphere9
  • Mahi Mahi4

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