The Stinking Rose - San Francisco

Ordered the ribeye based on the server’s recommendation. Wanted to order the prime rib. Steak was well done when I ordered medium rare. Didn’t say anything it for $41.99 I think it should be cooked correctly.

The best thing I can say about The Stinking rose is that the service was good; our server was pleasant and attentive. The food was okay but not worth the price. Prices were similar to many other San Francisco restaurants, but the food was not nearly as good as the general standard in the city. The bread rolls did not taste fresh and seemed a bit stale. The linguine with shrimp was decent, but not worth the price. Same with the lamb shank that my husband ordered. I did not like the booths that we were seated in, with their tent-like covers. I felt claustrophobic in the small booth.

I ordered the Prime Rib 28oz, worst prime rib I’ve ever had. Tough, hard to cut too man tendons. For the price was terrible, especially when it was my birthday dinner event. Never again I would go, terrible experience.

Food was great. Had the lamb and waiter recommended a nice wine pairing.

Now in their new location across the street, there is both outdoor seating and indoor. Indoors there are 2 levels, they only have 2 bathrooms for the entire restaurant though which is less ideal, a long line all the time... Got the ribs this most recent time and the Alfredo garlic gnocchi. Gnocchi was soft and pillowy