Restaurant Gary Danko vs Benu
Both Benu and Restaurant Gary Danko are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Restaurant Gary Danko is preferred by most reviewers compared to Benu. Restaurant Gary Danko ranks #1 in San Francisco with praise from 18 reviewers including San Francisco Chronicle, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Restaurant Gary Danko
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800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
From $70 /night
Concierge
"Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite that's convivial, never stuffy."
Fodor's
"Be prepared to wait your turn for a table behind chef Gary Danko's legion of loyal fans, who typically keep the reservation book chock-full here."
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Travel + Leisure
"Serving contemporary American cuisine, the Fisherman’s Wharf establishment boasts a 75-seat dining room with light wood shutters, fresh flower arrangements, and white linens."
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BlackBook
"Itching to drop some bookoo cash on an unforgettable meal? Go to Gary. From the exquisite amuse-bouche to the last drop of port, every detail is flawless."
DK Eyewitness
"In spite of the exorbitant prices, Gary Danko has remained one of the favored restaurants in the city for its New American prix-fixes."
Benu
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22 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA
From $50 /night
Concierge
"Chef Corey Lee showcases his culinary virtuosity in an elaborate 13-course tasting menu that masterfully blends Eastern and Western techniques."
Fodor's
"Chef-owner Corey Lee launched his contemporary American restaurant much to the delight of food-obsessed locals and travelers alike."
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Travel + Leisure
"A bowl of wild-salmon roe with puffed buckwheat conjures taste memories of cold soba."
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Gayot
16.0
"Benu's chef is Corey Lee, former chef de cuisine of The French Laundry and opening sous chef at Per Se."
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San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
"He takes the authentic textures of Asian ingredients, mixes them with his Western training, and gives everything a breathtaking twist."
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