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International Smoke - Reviews
301 Mission St, 94105 San Francisco
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Spectacular Anniversary Dinner at International Smoke!
We absolutely loved our time at International Smoke for our 39th Wedding Anniversary. Everything was top notch. We were given the best VIP reception ever imagined, from the hostess Valerie to the General Manager Vanessa, who took the best care.
The service from the staff was exceptional, with Jay our waiter covering everything and more. We've already told friends and posted to our social media accounts about the spectacular hospitality and service. We have found a new restaurant now!
- VIP reception10
- hostess Valerie10
- General Manager Vanessa10
Price per Person
- $71–$80
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- Regular Visit
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- Couple
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- Couple
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Moderate
9
Exceptional Service from Andrew!
My wife and I had a wonderful experience at International Smoke last night. Our primary waiter, Andrew, was incredibly polite and helpful, making him the best waiter we've encountered in our many visits. His attentiveness significantly enhanced our enjoyment of the evening.
We will definitely continue to dine here and hope Andrew remains on staff, as he is a true pleasure. Thank you for hiring and retaining such a helpful individual.
- waiter10
- server10
- staff helper10
Price per Person
- $41–$50
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- Food Exploration
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- Friends
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- Large Group
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- Dine-in
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- Loud
9
Great Food, Fun Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was marked by great food and good service. While the atmosphere can get noisy, it contributes to a more fun experience when dining with a crowd and sharing food. I hope this place thrives, as it's been quiet since the pandemic.
- food10
- service10
- noise level6
Price per Person
- $101+
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Quiet
3
Mixed Experience: Good Pork Belly, Bland Main Dishes
My experience at this restaurant was quite mixed. While the Pork Belly was good, the main dishes were disappointing. The food was not seasoned at all, with the salmon having 0 seasoning.
I would never eat here again based on the food quality. However, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was pleasant and quiet, making it easy to talk. The recommended Peking' Pork Belly Bao Buns were a highlight.
- Pork Belly8
- Service10
- Atmosphere8
- food2
- salmon1
- ribs3
Price per Person
- $41–$50
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Exceptional Service and Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was excellent, largely due to the best service I can remember in YEARS! Everyone was professional, friendly, and on top of things, making the entire experience efficient and enjoyable.
- service10
- experience9
Price per Person
- $81–$90
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- Casual Outing
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- Colleagues
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- Large Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Loud
5
Okay Experience, Average Food and Service
I had dinner at International Smoke with some colleagues. Overall, the experience was just okay — both the food and service were average. We ordered a variety of appetizers, and I had the filet steak for my main course.
Unfortunately, the food was a bit bland and didn’t stand out. The waitstaff was friendly, but the service felt slow at times. The noise level was high as well, which made having a conversation a little hard.
- food5
- service5
- waitstaff7
- filet steak3
- service speed4
- noise level3
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- Casual Outing
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
9
Cozy Evening with Great Food!
My experience at the restaurant was very pleasant. The weather today made it even more appealing and relaxing 😍. I definitely recommend visiting for a nice evening with friends 🧡.
The food was excellent, receiving a perfect score.
- weather8
- food10
- Service8
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Quiet
10
Amazing Food and Brilliant Service
My experience at this restaurant was amazing. The food was really good, with the taste of each dish being unique and different. Specifically, the crispy ribs, the wagyu burger, and the cheesecake were outstanding.
The service was brilliant; Andrew, our waiter, was helpful and attentive. Overall, a 10/10 experience.
- food10
- crispy ribs10
- wagyu burger10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Business Meeting
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- Colleagues
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- Large Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
Noise Level
- Moderate
3
Disappointing Experience at Michael Minna
My experience at Michael Minna was a bit disappointing. We had a work event with a set menu served family style, but the flavors were not up to par. The cornbread muffin with shrimp curry sauce was unimaginative and I didn't finish it.
The Caesar salad was just okay, especially with uncut leaves for family style. While the chicken and salmon were good, they weren't outstanding. Overall, the food didn't live up to the Michael Minna name.
- Caesar salad5
- chicken7
- salmon7
- cornbread muffin2
- shrimp curry sauce2
- flavors3
Price per Person
- $101+
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- Food Exploration
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- Solo Dinner
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Delightful Fine Dining Experience
My experience at this restaurant was truly delightful. It's a fine dining establishment with fabulous food. The waitstaff and hostess were friendly and experienced.
They were very accommodating when we were late for our reservations due to difficulty finding parking, having to park three blocks away. We enjoyed a pleasant walk down the city streets in the evening. The atmosphere and service were rated a perfect 5, as was the food.
- fine dining9
- fabulous food10
- friendly experienced waitstaff10
- Difficult to find parking4
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