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3rd Cousin, San Francisco, CA

3rd Cousin

4.5
4.5
571 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cozy, intimate and romantic...Chef Greg Lutes has created a unique, innovative dining destination in Bernal Heights.
Renowned for his Uni Crème Brûlée as well as well as his global approach to Californian Cuisine. Take a journey of the senses with his tasting menu or sit back and create your own menu. Polished service and a extensive wine list make dining at 3rd Cousin an event to savor and remember.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 814-3709
  • Website
    https://www.3rdcousinsf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Lutes
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your company dinner or private event at 3rd Cousin!From 7-40 guests we can customize your event just for you. Email us at eat@3rdcousinsf.com
  • Location
    919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Neighbourhood
    Bernal Heights
  • Cross Street
    Gates
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    #24#65
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

    US$122.79 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    5 Course tasting with choice of pasta, entrée, and desserts including supplements and optional beverage pairings to elevate your experience. *Does not include the 20% service charge and 7% San Francisco charge, and tax. *We can accommodate almost any diet restriction. Please note any dietary restriction on your reservation.
    5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu photo

  • 8 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

    US$227.64 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Take a journey with us as we celebrate our local farmers, fishing boats, as well as flavors from around the globe as we weave them into a menu that showcases often foraged, local and international ingredients and inventive cooking techniques. Optional beverage pairings are curated to elevate the dining experience. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan tastings are available on request. *Does not include the 20% service charge and 7% San Francisco charge, and tax. *We can accommodate almost any diet restriction. Please note any dietary restriction on your reservation.
    8 Course Chef's Tasting Menu photo

  • Late NYE

    US$246.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Join us for our late seating in our Heated Parklet. For those around at midnight a champagne toast with party favors. Heated Parklet Dining Only Chef Greg will be busting out all the greatest hits and luxury ingredients paired with curated wines and of course champagne. Vegetarian, Vegan and Pescatarian tasting menus will be offered. These tickets are like a concert and are non refundable or cancelable but are transferable.

Menu

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What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
3rd Cousin offers a delightful dining experience in Bernal Heights, SF, with "5 star ambiance" and "5 star cuisine." Renowned for its artistic presentation and exceptional flavors, dishes like lobster risotto and uni crème brûlée stand out. While some mention cramped tables, the attentive staff and exquisite wine list create a memorable culinary adventure.

571 Reviews

  1. Kmarie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service. We had to beg for wine. They did t offer us more when our glasses were empty. They didn’t get it on the table before the first course. The food was disappointing- some lacked salt, some lacked flavor, some was just not interesting. Will not go back.

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  2. Jason

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience for a special birthday. We/I will be back soon. Every course was delicious and some were absolutely exceptional. I can’t wait to return.

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  3. anai

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very hospitable and great food! Celebrating a birthday and they even wrote me a handwritten letter. It was a very nice touch.

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  4. Harvey

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third Cousin never disappoints. Creative and unique blending of fresh ingredients into a magical party for your palate. Fantastic wait staff that is invested in the experience.

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  5. Lana

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed. We’ve enjoyed 3rd Cousin ever since it was one Michelin star and it was great. There were a couple of times during the Dine about town promo when they were overwhelmed and couldn’t coop to the standard. But the food has been very consistent. Last night it wasn’t the case. The food didn’t meet the standard, the white wine wasn’t chilled enough, the service was mediocre and it was unbearably hot - they only had one portable fan in the dining room that didn’t the job. It was unpleasant. No rush to go back any time soon….sadly

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food - wonderful staff and service. Could not have had a better meal anywhere.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat on the sidewalk under a make shift I don’t know what to call it. There was a drainage back up on the sidewalk where they were hosing it down until the city showed up and cleared the drain in the sidewalk and they pressure washed it off with the overspray hitting my neck. There was a crazy lady at the bus stop across the way screaming obscenities to anyone who passed…only reservation we could get for her birthday was on the sidewalk even tho the restaurant was nearly empty. Favorite part was the tomato soup.. I ate the steak. My girlfriend refused…$400.00 later and my first Michelin star restaurant , I’m not so sure what that means?

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  8. derrick

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Light sauces full of unique flavors. Extremely fresh. Casual setting with super great and executed foods. Our third visit, and we do not live in the area.

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  9. alan

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our fourth time to 3RD Cousin. Most everything excellent. Only one flaw. The glass of red wine on the Happy Hour menu was warm. We will be back. A great Adventure. Every dish makes you ask a question.

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  10. Rachel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined there last night to celebrate our friend's birthday. It was delicious! Thanks to the chefs and staff for a wonderful meal.

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FAQs

3rd Cousin is rated 4.5 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 3rd Cousin

919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gates
  • Neighbourhood
    Bernal Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    #24#65
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Lutes
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.3rdcousinsf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 814-3709
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your company dinner or private event at 3rd Cousin!From 7-40 guests we can customize your event just for you. Email us at eat@3rdcousinsf.com

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