Michael Mina Restaurant review, San Francisco

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Michael Mina in the Westin Hotel at Union square is a great location. Expectations where high has previous 2 visits where top notch. They received two Michelin stars in 2009.
They have their normal multi-course menu, a seasonal tasting menu for entire table, and a vegetarian tasting menu. They are famous for their beautiful trios. You get 3 small but related items on a plate. We had their normal menu ($100) this evening.

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Decor, Vibe – Upscale formal elegance. The room was filled with well dressed hotel guests, businessmen, and locals. Most were 40+.

Michael Mina Menu Pictures

Cocktail Menu

Michael Mina Website menu

Picks:

Complimentary Japanese Amuse bouche trio with sea urchin and crab was a nice starter.

Appetizer Foie Gras trio ($15 upcharge) was the best I’ve had. Terrine was other worldly even though I prefer seared Foie Gras.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops ~ Chowder Trio was great too. Bacon version was weakest of the three.

Halibut Salted, Poached, and Seared was good at best. Some large pieces but not cooked well.

Premium Beef Tasting Trio ($20 upcharge) was good at best. Grass fed rib-eye, creamed spinach, sauce au poivre. American Kobe Short rib, Horseradish whipped potatoes. Misami Kobe sirloin, marinated mushrooms. The Kobe beef, the last 2 times we were here, was heavenly, this time it was just fair. Kobe beef rib roast is probably the way to go, if it is on the menu.

Chocolate – Florals Dessert – White Chocolate rose panna cotta, S’more, Chocolate Ice cream with shortbread was a very good dessert. This dish looks great and had a nice portion of each item. S’mores were awesome.

Delicious and complimentary bon bons.

OK

Mojito Cubano ($14) with coconut juice was way too sour, had to ask them to adjust the drink. Pyramid Valley Riesling ($16) went well with the food but was a pretty pricey glass of wine.

Pans:
Vegan soy chocolate desert was actually pretty bad except for chocolate. Avoid this one.

Michael Mina’s service was not up to a top tier restaurant. Servers weren’t around and were hurried. Were they short staffed? Food was good to excellent. We have had better meals in the past here. Michael Mina is still a top notch restaurant and one of the best in the San Francisco.

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Overall Rating: (Very Good)

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Food Rating:	(Very Good)
Service Rating:	(Good)
Atmosphere Rating:	(Excellent)
Value Rating:	(Good)

Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Fair/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary

Alcohol:	Full Bar
Attire:	Dressy
Hours:	Mon-Sat 530-10pm, Sun 530-930pm
Parking:	Paid Valet
Reservations:	Yes
Prices:	$100 - $135

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