Prelude

4.7

73 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for business meals

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.

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Location
333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234
Phone number
(415) 375-8041
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Celtin Hendrickson-Jones

Experiences

International Whiskey Day with Heaven Hill
US$359.10 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
6:00 p.m.
Join Chef Celtin for an exclusive private evening at Prelude, featuring a one-of-a-kind dinner paired with American whiskies from Heaven Hill Distillery. Let Nick White, distillery ambassador, guide you through five exceptional 2024 releases, thoughtfully paired with Chef Celtin's elevated menu of nostalgic flavors. Reserve your seats now for this unforgettable experience!
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.

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco
Innovative

Review summary

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Prelude is a remarkable dining destination offering a delightful blend of Southern cuisine with a modern twist. Guests rave about the "exceptional atmosphere," "delicious food," and "amazing service." The "creative menu," highlights like "stuffed chicken wings" and "banana cream pie," and "stunning ambiance" make it a standout choice for special occasions.

73 Reviews

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Melody
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the perfect date night spot. I came here solo and enjoyed a feast! The staffs are super attentive and service was beyond expectations. Food was very unique for a southern charm and taste great!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was impeccable. The ambiance is warm and virtually noiseless. The food was too precious, however, and fussy for my taste.
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Lesa VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prelude was amazing! It checked all the boxes. Quiet, well designed cozy environment, top notch service from everyone who served us and delicious creative Southern dishes! Can’t wait to return!
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Saar VIP
Toronto49 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small but great bar, top notch food and service - professional but friendly and not stuffy. Great Resturant.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is beautiful and the service was perfect ( relaxed and attentive) but the reason you should go is the food. Our meal was spectacular, every dish we had was a home run of innovation and flavor. In a city with a lot of really good food- Prelude is a standout.
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Liz
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional atmosphere and food was amazing! A long leisurely dinner, shared plates, and can't rave enough about the overall experience. I cant wait to eat here again! 10 stars.
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Aneesh
Philadelphia1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic! Literally loved every dish. However, large gaps of times between courses. Staff needs work on pacing
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Albert
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks. Every dish and drink were thoughtful and well balanced. Service is great as well! We'll be back for sure.
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Everett
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner visit! The atmosphere, the food, the cleanliness of the restaurant and staff were a sight for sore eyes.
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Craig VIP
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Delicious food with a nice variety of choices! Gracious and attentive service! A stunningly beautiful ambiance! Overall an amazing evening... thanks, Prelude!!
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Prelude is rated 4.7 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111-3234

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 375-8041
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Celtin Hendrickson-Jones

Prelude

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

International Whiskey Day with Heaven Hill

Tasting Menu

Menu

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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