Restaurant

Golden Sardine

Wine BarSan Franciscomoderate

Golden Sardine is one of the best wine bar restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.

Golden Sardine opens with a name borrowed from Bob Kaufman's poetry collection, and the bartender probably knows who Kaufman is — that alone tells you something about the room.

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Rating (Google) 9.8
156 reviews
San Francisco
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9.8
Rating
Based on 156 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
San Francisco · 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.8 from 156 reviews
Address
San Francisco | 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
What to order

Signature dishes at Golden Sardine

Smoked mussels
Tinned fish with bread
Serrano
Comté
Why go

What makes Golden Sardine worth the move

Golden Sardine works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked mussels and Tinned fish with bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 156 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.8 from 156 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Wine Bar in San Francisco
Spend
moderate

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Google rating: 9.8 from 156 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Smoked mussels, Tinned fish with bread, Serrano
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for Golden Sardine

Google snapshot
9.8 from 156 reviews
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Editorial review by Sophie Laurent
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For now, Golden Sardine holds a 9.8 rating across 156 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.8 (156 reviews)
Cuisine
Wine Bar
Neighborhood
San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Golden Sardine serve?

Golden Sardine is a Wine Bar restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Golden Sardine opens with a name borrowed from Bob Kaufman's poetry collection, and the bartender probably knows who Kaufman is — that alone tells you something about the room.

What is Golden Sardine best for?

Golden Sardine is best for wine, dinner, date night, wine bar. Golden Sardine works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked mussels and Tinned fish with bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 156 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Golden Sardine?

Golden Sardine is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.8 from 156 reviews

What should I order at Golden Sardine?

Start with Smoked mussels, Tinned fish with bread, Serrano and Comté. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Golden Sardine worth visiting?

Golden Sardine holds a 9.8 Google rating from 156 reviews. Golden Sardine works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked mussels and Tinned fish with bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 156 Google reviews.

Where is Golden Sardine located?

Golden Sardine is located at 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Golden Sardine take reservations?

Yes, Golden Sardine accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Golden Sardine good for a date night?

Yes — Golden Sardine is tagged for date night dining. Golden Sardine works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked mussels and Tinned fish with bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 156 Google reviews.

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