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Isa - Reviews

3324 Steiner St, 94123 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
732

Reviews

75.7%

Satisfaction

148

negative

30

neutral

554

positive

What people say about Isa

Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Katie -.
Review date: 10/27/2025
7
Great Food, Service Marred by Atmosphere
My experience at the restaurant featured perfectly sliced yellowtail hamachi and enjoyable food overall. The waiters were exceptionally informative, kind, and offered great suggestions. However, despite having a reservation, the restaurant was overcrowded, which detracted from the dining experience. Additionally, there were too many heaters outside, and I had to request one be turned off due to inhaling fumes, impacting the atmosphere.
  • Yellowtail hamachi10
  • food8
  • waiters10
  • overcrowded3
  • heaters outside2
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Joyce K.
Review date: 10/21/2025
8
Excellent Halibut, Slow but Good Service
My experience at the restaurant was largely positive, particularly with the food. The halibut was possibly the best I've ever had. The service was a bit slow, which is understandable given there was only one staff member on a Sunday night. Despite being busy, he did a great job meeting demand. I would recommend the Prix fixe menu for Sunday or weeknights.
  • halibut10
  • staff member8
  • Prix fixe menu9
  • service4
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Sam D.
Review date: 10/11/2025
1
Terrible Food, Tiny Portions
My experience at this restaurant was extremely negative. The food was terrible, and the portions were tiny. Additionally, the service was bothersome, with Lee talking way too much.
  • food1
  • portions1
  • Lee1
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
joan L.
Review date: 10/07/2025
9
Delicious Food, Attentive Service
My experience at Isa was wonderful. It's a low key restaurant nestled in a neighborhood brimming with high-energy establishments. The food was delicious, and the service was attentive. I would definitely recommend Isa.
  • food10
  • service10
  • restaurant8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Pranit P.
Review date: 09/24/2025
4
Good Atmosphere, Poor Food Value
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the atmosphere was nice, the food quality did not justify the price. If you're prioritizing the dining experience, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
  • atmosphere5
  • food2
  • price2
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Romantic Date
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Priya S.
Review date: 09/21/2025
9
Fantastic Experience, Great Food!
My partner and I visited this restaurant for the third time and had a fantastic experience. The establishment is consistently friendly, and the food is great! We particularly enjoyed the sea bass, which was excellent, even though I don't typically like sea bass. The chocolate soufflé dessert was also fantastic. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice night out at a reasonable price.
  • food9
  • sea bass9
  • chocolate soufflé dessert10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Shumani M.
Review date: 07/20/2025
10
Exceptional Service, Delicious Food!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic and lively! Every person who worked there went out of their way to be kind and attentive during our visit. The food was just as good. We enjoyed the potato leek soup, roast chicken, and truffle risotto, followed by creme brûlée. Every dish was delicious! It's certainly a restaurant worth revisiting to try all their specials.
  • kind and attentive staff10
  • food10
  • dishes10
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jared A.
Review date: 06/30/2025
10
Amazing Lamb Chops and Service!
My experience at Isa was exceptional. The lamb chops were absolutely out of this world. Coupled with the outstanding hospitality from Sam and Dean, Isa is a must visit if you are in the marina district.
  • lamb chops10
  • hospitality10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Hayden P.
Review date: 06/21/2025
10
Exceptional Food and Service!
My experience at Isa was outstanding. I would give the service 6 stars if possible, as the staff were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed like a great group. The food was also exceptional. My only disappointment is that I didn't discover Isa sooner. I would absolutely recommend it for almost any occasion.
  • service10
  • knowledgeable staff9
  • friendly staff9
Visit Type
  • Romantic Date
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Sujoy G.
Review date: 05/15/2025
3
Amazing Drinks & Service, Terrible Food
My experience at this restaurant was a tale of two halves. The vibes and the service were absolutely top notch, and their drink pours were amazing. However, the food was extremely bland. The lobster soup reminded me of an episode of Kitchen Nightmares, and I suspect it was due to old lobster in the broth, as my stomach is churning as I write this. The halibut had 0 seasoning, which I'm not sure is a French thing, but a little salt wouldn't hurt the fish. While the service and drinks were amazing, I wouldn't eat the food here again. *Update: I am now suffering from severe food poisoning. I recommend getting a wine here and ordering some fresh food from down the street. Do not order the food if you're on a date and make the same mistake I did. Wish me luck 🙏*
  • vibes10
  • service10
  • drink pours10
  • food1
  • lobster soup1
  • halibut1

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