Sri Lankan flavors & French culinary techniques define the menu at this upscale, minimalist spot. Based on 152 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1601 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 552-1601
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Hours
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
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Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Diana Fellner
Amazing food, everything was so delicious and everyone was so nice. Cannot recommend enough!
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Chenghong Wang
We follow the Michelin guide to this restaurant. It turns out become one of the best dinning experience in the SF. There are two choices you can do here. One is the chef tasting menu, the other is family style dishes. Some of the dishes from the tasting menu could be chose when doing the family style (egg hopper, okra, and chocolate custard) Each of the plate taste balance and still innovate. Also, highly recommend trying the egg hopper. It’s a special and tasty side. Last but not least, the server is polite and always taking care of your need.
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Lorena Hecker
Update: I’m so happy that 1601 reopened! Still one of my favorite places. I love the egg hopper and the salmon! But seriously everything is tasty! Staff is super nice and helpful, too! Please check out this place. So yum.
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Katie Handy
Above and beyond expectations. Went with my Sri Lankan husband and Mother In-Law who were impressed as well. The only traditional dish was egg hopper – a must. All other dishes we’re a new Otherwise twist. Other standouts include chicken curry and friend potatoes. Everything was delicious. Great drinks too.
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Alexandra Marsh
Absolutely Brilliant! My partner and I tried almost everything on the a la cart menu, and everything was superb! The setting was intimate and chic, and the staff was so kind and accommodating. I could not recommend this place more! (Picture is of the chicken and rice, with potatoes and carrots baked in honey!)
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Michael Simpkins
The hostess(Ula) and chef(Brian)were amazing, an awesome experience from start to end. The dishes exude bountiful flavors of Asian originality, while ensuring the palette experienced spice and sweet. The ambiance, service, plate presentation coupled with chef explanation of dishes made the evening five stars. 1601 Bar & Kitchen is a must stop, “A Highly Recommend”!!!
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Darick Tong
Inventive and unique among restaurants in San Francisco. The “Contemporary Sri Lankan” fare incorporates elements from Japanese and Western cuisine as well. Great list with a variety of price points that’s tailored for taste rather than brand.
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Tsing Ling Tan
This place was a great find.. everything was flavourful and authentic. We were here for date night and wanted to try something non-american, we typically hate fusion food but this place really did it superbly! Would definitely be back!
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T. Schell
Excellent location, delicious food, very good service. The restaurant has a good size which gives it a sort of cozy feel. Friendly service.
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Pamela Chen
I come here with out of town guests because the menu is sophisticated yet comforting, the hosts are so thoughtful, and it’s always a perfect food journey from start to finish.
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