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Prelude, San Francisco, CA

Prelude

4.6
4.6
43 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 375-8041
  • Website
    http://www.preludesf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Celtin Hendrickson-Jones
  • Location
    333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    The conner of Clay and Battery on the ground floor of The Jay Hotel
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Tasting Menu

    US$140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join Chef Celtin for an unforgettable experience that evokes the warmth of Sunday suppers through an ever-evolving menu, celebrating seasonal produce and nostalgic dishes. Please note that due to our culinary process, we are unable to accommodate vegan or vegetarian options.

  • NYE 5 Course Tasting

    US$155.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in the New Year with a Luxurious Culinary Journey This New Year’s Eve, indulge in an unforgettable dining experience with our exclusive five-course tasting menu, thoughtfully curated by our Executive Chef. Featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and elevated touches, each dish is crafted to delight the senses and elevate your celebration. Join us for a night of extraordinary food, exquisite wine pairings, and unforgettable memories—an unforgettable way to welcome 2025 in style.

  • NYE 8 Course Tasting

    US$195.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in the New Year with a Luxurious Culinary Journey This New Year’s Eve, indulge in an unforgettable dining experience with our exclusive eight-course tasting menu, thoughtfully curated by our Executive Chef. Featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and elevated touches, each dish is crafted to delight the senses and elevate your celebration. Join us for a night of extraordinary food, exquisite wine pairings, and unforgettable memories—an unforgettable way to welcome 2025 in style.

Menu

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What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude offers an "exceptional experience" with outstanding food, "superb service," and a "sexy ambiance." Diners praise its creative and delicious southern-inspired dishes, like sweetbreads and catfish dumplings, and "mind-blowing" desserts such as banana cream pie. The "warm, friendly, and attentive" staff ensures a memorable dining adventure.

43 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service, both excellent every time. Michelin Star worthy.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable . The tasting menu was not only delicious, but was plentiful. I left stuffed!!! Home made "Nutter Butter" at the end was an amazing touch.

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  3. Welton

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prelude was excellent. Staff was great. We did the tasting menu and there were some very flavorful bites. Head Chef even came to the table a couple of times, which was a nice touch.

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  4. Bennie

    San Francisco

    115 reviews

    4.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, the space itself is very nice. The staff are all friendly and professional. It was a treat to meet the executive chef and he was very nice to take time to talk to us. As for the food, the timing was a bit off. Too much time to bring the cocktails as well as the appetizers. The sides were really very tasty but sadly the snapper was not as good. I think, being a new restaurant, it still has to find its legs but a good beginning.

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  5. E

    VIP

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    2.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Exciting menu but disappointing execution. The deviled eggs were divine and the stuffed chicken, though pricey, was fantastic. Then the meal went downhill. The smoked catfish dumplings were spongy in texture. Would recommend not ordering the gulf red snapper at $56-were served in an odd roll shape and were not tasty. Service was attentive. Wine was also good.

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  6. Jessica

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent! The pork chop is an absolute must. Drinks were very creative and paired very well with the food. The decor, lighting, and mood inside were very mid century inspired, making for a fun dining experience. We will definitely be coming back!

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting menu offers excellent value for SF price level. Pork chop and ribeye were among the best I’ve had. Highly recommend.

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  8. Tim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful dining experience! All the dishes from the starters to dessert were delicious, the service was wonderful, ambience was perfect, and the signature cocktails were exceptional. The chef really did an amazing job with this; southern comfort food with a California twist. Amazing.

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  9. Teresa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The  reception was bad service and feels like unhappy

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  10. Tammy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had very high hopes for this place. Ambiance is incredible and great service. The portions at this place leave something to be desired, we ordered a bunch of appetizers for the table and wanted to share three entrées between five people. The steak was no more than 4 ounces of Wagyu, and for what they’re charging, leaves something to be desired. The food is impeccable but portion size to price, especially for this caliber of restaurant is unbalanced.

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FAQs

Prelude is rated 4.6 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Prelude

333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The conner of Clay and Battery on the ground floor of The Jay Hotel
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Celtin Hendrickson-Jones
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
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