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Castro - Reviews

468 Castro St, 94114 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
518

Reviews

91.9%

Satisfaction

37

negative

5

neutral

476

positive

What people say about Castro

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Manu K.
Review date: 10/24/2025
10
Phenomenal Indian Food & Ambiance
My experience at Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar was absolutely phenomenal! The food was incredible, bursting with authentic flavors and a creative twist that perfectly blended Indian and modern tastes. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The ambience was warm, stylish, and lively, creating a perfect mix of cozy and trendy, ideal for both casual dinners and nights out. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making me feel right at home. The vibe was amazing – upbeat yet relaxed, with great music and a lovely bar setup. For the quality of food, cocktails, and service, the prices were very reasonable. It was definitely one of the best dining experiences in San Francisco. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to come back! 🙌 We finished everything, as you can see in my picture! Himanshu was a really nice and friendly person, contributing to the best experience!
  • food10
  • authentic flavors10
  • beautifully presented9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noorie D.
Review date: 10/15/2025
2
Disappointing Service and Menu Changes
I used to order from Indian Castro 5x a week, but they suddenly removed Paneer Manchurian from their menu after 2+ years of me getting it daily. When I called to inquire about it, the person who picked up the phone laughed and hung up. I recommend Jalebi Street for better food and better hospitality!
  • Paneer Manchurian2
  • menu2
  • person who picked up the phone1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Stephanie H.
Review date: 10/13/2025
9
Delicious Food & Inviting Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious, with the butter chicken being one of the best I've ever had. The naan was perfectly soft, warm, and ideal for dipping. I also enjoyed the friendly bar area, featuring a unique brewery machine that added a special touch to the place. The staff was welcoming, the service was great, and the overall vibe was relaxed and inviting. I highly recommend this spot in the Castro for anyone seeking flavorful food and a fun, comfortable dining experience.
  • food10
  • butter chicken10
  • naan9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Matthew W.
Review date: 10/11/2025
9
Excellent Chicken Tikka and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed the incredible chicken tikka and samosas. The service was very attentive, and I found the house beer to be solid. I'm already looking forward to coming back.
  • chicken tikka10
  • samosas10
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Sim K.
Review date: 10/08/2025
9
Authentic Goat Curry Bliss!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially the authentic street style goat curry. I was advised to ask for it spicy for the best results, and it delivered sheer savory bliss. The staff's approving head nod was a nice touch. I highly recommend this dish!
  • goat curry10
  • spicy9
  • staff8
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
MrDLCooke
Review date: 10/01/2025
9
Excellent Indian Food & Service!
I absolutely love this place! It serves the best Indian food around and is REALLY good. I don't understand why it's not busier. People don't realize it changed management a bit back, and the food and staff are now EXCELLENT. A great Castro meal.
  • Indian food10
  • food10
  • staff10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
andrew A.
Review date: 09/29/2025
2
Long Wait, Disappointing Flavors
My experience at the restaurant was marked by a long wait for the food. When it finally arrived, it was watered down and flavorless, leading to general disappointment.
  • long wait2
  • watered down2
  • flavorless2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Ashish S.
Review date: 09/29/2025
3
Charming Ambience, Underwhelming Food
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The ambience was charming, enhanced by light background music. However, the food was unfortunately underwhelming. While the paneer tikka masala was average, the dal makhani and naan were off-putting. Despite a large vegetarian selection, I would not recommend it for vegetarians.
  • ambience8
  • paneer tikka masala5
  • vegetarian offerings7
  • food3
  • dal makhani2
  • naan2
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Christina C.
Review date: 09/16/2025
10
Incredibly Good Indian Food!
My experience at this restaurant was incredibly good. We ordered the Saag Paneer, Veggie Tikka Masala, and Veggie Samosas, and every dish was outstanding. The vegetarian selection is large, and I highly recommend it for vegetarians. We had dinner and experienced no wait time. The atmosphere and service were both rated a 5 out of 5, and the food also received a 5 out of 5. I can't wait to go again!
  • Saag Paneer10
  • Veggie Tikka Masala10
  • Veggie Samosas10
Price per Person
  • $51–$60
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Chinmay H.
Review date: 09/10/2025
10
Late Night Indian Food Gem!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had a late night Indian meal and was thoroughly impressed. The food was excellent, and the staff were great. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area and craving Indian cuisine.
  • food10
  • staff10
  • late night Indian meal10

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