Benu is one of the best fine dining restaurants in San Francisco for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.
Corey Lee's SoMa tasting menu restaurant holds three Michelin stars, and by most accounts that recognition describes the floor rather than the ceiling of what benu attempts.
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“Benu is worth putting on the shortlist for Faux shark-fin soup and Fermentation-driven course—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Benu is listed in the splurge price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuBenu is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Faux shark-fin soup and Fermentation-driven course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 749 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Benu holds a 9.2 rating across 749 Google reviews.
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Benu is a Fine Dining restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Corey Lee's SoMa tasting menu restaurant holds three Michelin stars, and by most accounts that recognition describes the floor rather than the ceiling of what benu attempts.
Benu is best for fine dining, special occasion, dinner, local. Benu is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Faux shark-fin soup and Fermentation-driven course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 749 Google reviews.
Benu is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 749 reviews
Benu holds a 9.2 Google rating from 749 reviews. Benu is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Faux shark-fin soup and Fermentation-driven course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 749 Google reviews.
Benu is located at 22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Benu's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes, Benu accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
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