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Per Diem - Reviews

43 Sutter St, 94104 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
345

Reviews

75.4%

Satisfaction

68

negative

17

neutral

260

positive

What people say about Per Diem

Visit Type
  • Business Meeting
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Jae W.
Review date: 10/09/2025
9
Amazing Mushroom Pasta and Service!
I came here for a work dinner and had an absolutely ahhhmazing experience! The Wild Mushroom Pasta was incredible. The staff was also very attentive and nice. I definitely recommend this place!
  • Wild Mushroom Pasta10
  • staff9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Stuart H.
Review date: 09/24/2025
9
Excellent Dinner in the Financial District
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. We had a reservation for an early evening on Friday, and our table was ready upon arrival. The service was prompt; we were waited on quickly and received our drinks without delay. The food also arrived in a timely manner. Our party of four each ordered different dishes and were all very happy with our selections. Our server was friendly, contributing to a great atmosphere. It's a great place to enjoy good dishes with others, especially when you're staying in the financial district.
  • table9
  • service9
  • drinks9
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Christian J.
Review date: 09/18/2025
7
Great Food, Slow Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was absolutely great, and the servers were friendly. However, the service was incredibly slow; it felt like they kept forgetting about us. It took at least 5 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us when we walked in, which was awkward. While the good food and friendly staff mean we'd consider going back, I'd advise avoiding it if you're particularly hungry due to the wait time.
  • food10
  • servers8
  • wait time3
  • acknowledgement2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Eric M.
Review date: 09/10/2025
9
Delicious Homey Food, Great Value
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. It's a short walk from our hotel in the financial district and offers good value. The short rib was particularly delicious.
  • homey food9
  • good value8
  • short rib10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Joshua C.
Review date: 08/03/2025
3
Disappointing Service After Not Ordering Alcohol
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. Our server seemed to write us off when we didn’t order any alcohol. We had to wave him down and/or wait a while for service. It was a disappointing experience. Maybe they were understaffed.
  • understaffed5
  • server2
  • wait a while3
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Hullamy E.
Review date: 07/30/2025
9
Perfectly Cooked Salmon and Top Quality Coffee
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and everything else we ate was delicious. We also enjoyed coffee after lunch, which was of top quality. The atmosphere and service were both rated a 5 out of 5.
  • salmon10
  • everything9
  • coffee10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Aidan S.
Review date: 06/27/2025
6
Underwhelming Mains, Tasty Starters
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the starters were tasty, the main courses were quite disappointing. The ribeye needed significantly more salt, and the gnocchi ragu was served small, cold, and bland. The atmosphere and service were rated a 3 out of 5, and the food received a 2 out of 5. The price per person was between $50–100, and we were seated in the bar area with no wait time for our dinner.
  • starters8
  • Atmosphere3
  • Service3
  • ribeye3
  • gnocchi ragu2
  • Food2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Eileen B.
Review date: 06/26/2025
9
Loved Per Diem's Menu and Ambiance
I visited Per Diem for the first time and absolutely loved it. They offer an excellent menu. We chose to sit at the bar and shared a delicious watermelon/tomato/burrata salad and a pizza. The bartender was very nice, and the ambiance is lovely. They also have a good wine list and cocktails. It's also good value for the money. I'm looking forward to having dinner here again in the future. The location is convenient, being near Market Street transit.
  • menu9
  • watermelon/tomato/burrata salad9
  • pizza8
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Jennifer H.
Review date: 06/13/2025
7
Unwelcome Greeting, Good Food
My experience at this restaurant was marred by an extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome feeling from the front desk staff, specifically a larger Caucasian gentleman. When I requested a table for two with a reservation, he was unable to find it and scoffed at my request to check again, giving me attitude as he led me to my table. Later, when he poured water, he spilled a drop and reacted with annoyance and irritation, making me feel even more uncomfortable. Despite this negative interaction, the rest of the service staff were great, and the food and atmosphere were both rated highly.
  • rest of the service staff8
  • food8
  • atmosphere8
  • front desk staff1
  • attitude1
  • annoyance and irritation1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Natalie T.
Review date: 06/04/2025
7
Lively Atmosphere, Delicious Food, Lacking Options
I recently visited this restaurant for a team dinner and had a really enjoyable experience. The lively atmosphere was fantastic, and both the food and drinks were delicious. I'm giving it four stars because, unfortunately, there were no vegetarian or vegan options available on the menu, which was a significant drawback for some in our group.
  • atmosphere10
  • food10
  • drinks10
  • vegetarian options2
  • vegan options2

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