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Millennium 
 based on 36 member reviews
580 Geary St, San Francisco California
94102
415-345-3900
Type: Vegan, Organic, Gourmet, Beer/Wine, Wheel Chair Access
Info: Gourmet San Francisco vegan restaurant and wine bar without a formal dress code, the most upscale of vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco. Can be romantic, elegant, or casual. Dinner main course each from around $20-22, salads from $9-11, special tasting menu from $45-60 person. Extensive vegan wine and beer list. Reservation recommended. Open for dinners only Sun-Thur 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm. Accepts credit cards. Price: Expensive.
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| "OK choice for a vegan splurge"
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Posted on: Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Review: After looking at the prices, I would have never chosen to take my boyfriend here for his birthday had it not been "Convert-A-Carnivore" Night -- on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 25% off your bill if you mention the special. On the one hand, it's nice to have a fine-dining experience that caters specifically to veg*ns. The food is creative, seasonally-inspired, and well-spiced. On the other hand, it's sooo expensive, service was not that great, and the portions were tiny. Would recommend for a special night out or one-time splurge, but I don't think I'll be going back.
Pros: seasonal * romantic *
Cons: too expensive * small portions * |
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| "Use your cash to eat four times elsewhere instead"
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Posted on: Sunday, November 08, 2009 |
Review: Last Thursday I took a second trip to Millenium, a year after my first. The fact that it is situated inside a Best Western should be your first clue that it is really not worth the extreme expense. We had the week's special, which was two minuscule appetisers followed by a large entrée followed by a small dessert. Just after Halloween, this meant pumpkin overload - everything had pumpkin. The two appetisers were quite nice, but both of our entrées were disappointing, and the pumpkin crème brulée dessert was a travesty of that creamy delight. Was this as a result of choosing the weekly special containing random stuff that would never make the cut of the "real" menu? I think unlikely - I didn't have the special last time and whilst it was better than this time, it was still nothing to write home about. Service was neither friendly nor fast - at these prices you should expect top-notch, not Dennys.
And so much for converting meat-eaters - my omnivorous partner was put off vegetarian places completely thereafter, begging that we didn't have to go to another veggie place.
Look, it's OK, but $150 for two? Please. Visit Golden Era on the adjacent block and be served similarly slightly disappointing food for a quarter of the price.
Pros: location * atmosphere *
Cons: massively overpriced * disappointing food * poor service given the price |
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| "Still wonderful"
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Posted on: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
Review: Ate here two years ago and was our best dinner in SF so had to return. Still wonderful, expensive decor and high end dining. Excellent service and informative waiters, great wine and champagne selection. Highly recommended if you are looking for a high end dining experience.
Pros: Amazing food * Great wines *
Cons: * * |
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| "Major disappointment and lied to... oil bomb"
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Posted on: Friday, September 11, 2009 |
Review: We went here thinking we'd be at home as Oil Free Vegans since the owners are long time McDougallers. We explained that we didn't eat oil and wanted what Dr. McDougall would order. The waitress went back and talked to the chef and we were brought out a salad, which I believe was oil free, but also a plate of oil soaked mushrooms and veggies... we poured our water on them and bubbles of oil floated to the surface. We told the waitress and she said "I had a really long conversation with him about it" we expected our entrees would be ok, but both came out an oily mess. It seemed that the chef in fact did try to reduce the oil, but again we simply pour water and watch the oil glisten across the surface... The waitress told us they were tomato juices... what can you do, I can't sit there and get insulted. We paid the $100 and left. At least the wine and cocktails are good. I'm really upset since it was my bday and all I got was a melon salad. Even on the owner's website it says you can get oil free options there... We didn't even order just asked our waitress what the chef could do oil free and choose between the two plates they offered. This is not a healthy restaurant. We've been eating around the world oil free as you can see from my endless reviews, it just sucks since we've actually met the owners on a McDougall trip to Costa Rica and are in town to go to a McDougall weekend that we couldn't even get fed at their restaurant. I hesitate to even write this review but just want others to know that a healthy meal can not be had here. The food is fantastic if you haven't clued into the dietary problems with consuming free oils. They manager asked us if there was a problem since she noticed we didn't eat our food and we just said, we're oil free vegans and it was great, but not what we wanted... Oh well, should have ordered like I do in the rest of the world "I'm allergic to oil my nose will bleed all over the table if you put any in my food" just didn't expect to need those extremes at this of all places...
Pros: cocktails * *
Cons: oily mess * mushrooms overkill * |
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• Are you sure you went to the same Millennium? I never encountered oily food. Millennium is a treasure for the Vegan community. We need more restaurants like this if we expect others to convert. Try the harvest specials when they come around. They are incredible.. response by sfliberal
• Hey, sorry to hear about your experience, that sucks! -especially on your b-day!
btw- Happy Belated B-day :-). response by eric
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| "If you like SALT and spending lots of cash..."
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Posted on: Monday, September 07, 2009 |
Review: Salt and lots o' cash go hand in hand at this restaurant. I've eaten here a handful of times and have been thoroughly disappointed every time. I visited so often because there is so much incredible hype surrounding this restaurant. I'm a strict vegan and have been for nearly a decade. I learned after becoming a vegan that my palate changed. It became more sensitive to flavors such as salt which is a very common and more unoticeable flavor in a lacto vegetarian diet due to eating salty cheeses frequently. So, when I eat in a restaurant with salt laden small portioned expensive food I wonder to myself 'is this chef vegan' and making up for what s/he may think is a flavor lacking in vegan foods by adding liberal amounts of salt? Or is this a salt addicted vegan who needs to be rehabilitated with fresh herbs and spices? I had a theory for 3 years that the chef here must not be vegan. Turns out I was/am right about that. Not only is he not vegan..he isn't even a full blown vegetarian. That to me explains the lack of flavor dimension and overly salted food. I have many non-vegan non-vegetarian chef friends who don't resort to salt..so I know it can be done! The food is presented beautifully, but in such a way that one may feel intimidated to criticize. How can one criticize a place that has such hype and outrageously high costs? Their menu tends to change so I can mention the dishes I recall having: the lobster mushroom with pureed potatoes, and several of their seasonal dishes involving fennel, mushrooms, tomatoes. Each one came out looking very appetizing, but the flavors fell salty flat. One more thing to add: I had a friend who took a cooking class there with Chef Tucker and she mentioned as they were cooking a soup he came over and tasted the one she was working on and commented that it wasn't flavorful enough and needed something more. His ultimate advice to her? It was to add more salt.
Pros: * *
Cons: too much hype * salty food * overpriced food |
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| "best vegan resturaunt ever? possibly"
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Posted on: Sunday, September 06, 2009 |
Review: creative seasonal dishes. amazing and very creative cocktails. i took my carnivorous dad when he was in town visiting there and he enjoyed every bit. everytime i go i get the spinach salad because its so amazing and changes every few weeks. i am looking forward to eating here when i get back from south america and bringing some wine i got down here to eat with a spinach salad. yeah, its "exspensive" but its high end dining. you only pay a little less to eat complete crap at herbivore so folks should just get over it.
Pros: excellent food * creative food * great staff
Cons: * * |
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| "Might have been our best meal"
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Posted on: Monday, July 27, 2009 |
Review: Wonderful setting and location. My husband and I enjoyed the food so much and had such a great time here. I had an earl Grey sorbet for dessert and I can't stop thinking about it. It was soooo amazing!
We will def be making reservations on our next trip to the Bay area.
Thank you for creating exquisite vegan fine dining.
Pros: great food * location *
Cons: they need to have more restaurants! * * |
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| "Carnivors will enjoy also"
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Posted on: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 |
Review: My husband and I ate at the Millenium during a recent visit to SF. He loved having a vegan restaurant that also served organic wines. I'm a carnivore and still enjoyed the appetizer and entre that I had. The ambiance is very nice and the location is easy to find. I would recommend to one and all - vegan, veggetarian or carnivore.
Pros: great food * good wine list * knowledgeable staff
Cons: none really * * |
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| "Wonderful place"
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Posted on: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 |
Review: Whenever we are back in the Bay Area visiting my boyfriend's parents, we try to come here. It's definitely the nicest vegan restaurant. Lovely space and atmosphere - great for special occasions. The drinks at the bar are fantastic. All the food has been amazing, yet I still prefer Madeleine's back home in LA. Just personal preference. I would highly recommend coming here if you are in the City.
Pros: amazing food * fantastic drinks * great atmosphere
Cons: getting there from Marin Co * * |
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| "The best"
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Posted on: Saturday, July 04, 2009 |
Review: I love this place - one of the best eating expreiances that I have ever had! If you are in the area (or within a 100 mile radius) go and try the food.
Pros: Great food * Great staff * Just great
Cons: book to avoid disapointment * if busy service can be slow * |
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| "Best vegan restaurant by far..."
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Posted on: Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
Review: I took a group of non-vegan friends here and they were very wary. I have to admit we were very intimidated by the menu. We didn't recognize a lot of the ingredients and had to ask the waiter to recommend dishes for us. He took us through everything, and even brought us an extra dish to try when our meals arrived. The food did not have tofu or faux meats, it was all fresh and delicious and stood on it's own. My non-vegan friends were amazed at how good everything was, and we passed our dishes around sharing all of our meals and trying to decide which was the best. We also tried some of their signature alcoholic drinks. The sunrise tequila was very fresh and worth a try. The desserts were delicious, but very rich. We had trouble finishing everything at the end and had to take some home. It was the best vegan dining experience I've ever had. I wish more vegan restaurants cooked vegan food the way they do it at Millenium and that it was closer to home. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We were all very impressed. We were there for a long time between courses so I wouldn't go if you're in a rush, but we didn't mind and had a very nice time.
Pros: excellent food * friendly staff *
Cons: * * |
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| "Absolute Favorite Restaurant !!"
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Posted on: Friday, April 24, 2009 |
Review: I went to Millennium while in San Francisco. It was a treat to be able choose anything on the menu since I am used to normally not having many options when out to eat where I live (NC). I liked it so much my husband and I went to the restaurant twice while in SF. I loved the food and the staff was wonderful, even sent over a complimentary dessert.
Pros: Excellent Food * So many vegan choices * Great staff
Cons: * * |
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| "dissapointing"
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Posted on: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 |
Review: had a pretty bad time here. had been to greens a couple of night before, and had great expectations, which maybe didn't help.
the food was okay, but overpriced. the service was terrible, starting from arriving early and trying to get a drink at the bar, and trying, crap........and didn't get better.
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Cons: service * price * |
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| "Excellent Service"
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Posted on: Friday, March 06, 2009 |
Review: So, I've never been a big fan of Millennium just because I'm not fond of fungus of any kind and they seem to just love it. Too many mushrooms, radish, hot spices, and garlic for me - if you love those things - you'll love Millennium. The service is excellent - probably the best in SF. Their desserts are the best and the only two things I could have off of the prix fixe menu were the beet salad and the crepe which were both delicious! Also, it's totally expensive, and I wouldn't complain because the service was so excellent and the desserts are the best I've ever had, but the menu is very limiting for me. Did I mention the desserts??????
Pros: Excellent Service * Clean * Yummy
Cons: Limited Menu * Parking * Price |
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Posted on: Saturday, November 29, 2008 |
Review: We ordered the Chef's Taster Menu and enjoyed a 2.5 hour feast. Everything was wonderful except it would have been nice if the grape leaves with the Dolmas could have been soft and edible. Not being soft and easy to eat, the server could have told us that . . .
The desserts were heavenly.
Pros: Amazing flavors * Beautiful presentations * Unusual food combinations
Cons: * * |
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| "Amazing Experience!"
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Posted on: Saturday, November 29, 2008 |
Review: Not only was the food absolutely amazing (knocked my socks off!), but the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Everything from the drinks, to the salads, to the desserts were unbelievably exquisite.
I will be back at Millennium whenever I'm back in San Fran.
Pros: Food * Staff * Ambiance
Cons: Reservations are tough * Expensive * |
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| "Really impressed"
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Posted on: Monday, October 27, 2008 |
Review: My wife and I went to Millenium accompanied by our one-year old daughter for her birthday. The food was excellent and the staff could not have been nicer. Really good to see a vegan restaurant so busy: its trick is not to to be smart enough to attract anyone wanting a bit of a special night out. It was a real treat for us!
Pros: Atmosphere * Food * Chandeliers!
Cons: * * |
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| "This is IT!"
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Posted on: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
Review: Yes! i've been dying to dine at this joint forever, and my very high expectations were met! i am so happy that the place is so busy and people are willing to experience vegan cuisine at this level! great ambiance, reminds me of a classic French bistro, with worm colors and clean setting! The staff is very professional and friendly! we have a baby girl and they accommodated us tremendously! Everybody, from the host to the busser showed great deal of care, not to mention the runners explaining in details every single dish! i work in a Michelin Star restaurant and our runners don't do such a great job!
we had the tasting menu, and it was great that they actually bring you two different dishes for each course! never seen this before unless you are VIP and we were not! this gives you a chance to taste variety of food, which was great because my wife can be picky! I loved every dish, i won't go in details but it was obvious that Mr. Tucker poured his soul in his creations. Great balance and wide complexity! Nice progression nothing heavy but clean elegant flavors! I ordered the wine pairing but was a bit disappointed, so i switched to a bottle, they understood and accommodated me about that too! their wine list is nice, maybe needs a bit work but i respect the fact that they offer only environmentally conscious producers which is great! Very reasonably priced!
To anyone that reads this review and appreciates food for more that a nutrition necessity, go to the Millennium! especially if you are not vegan, because this is the food of the NEXT MILLENNIUM, and one should at least give respect to people with vision!
Pros: excellent food * great staff * more than excellent food!
Cons: not cheap but worth it! * * |
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| "What is there left to say!"
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Posted on: Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
Review: This is great. Staff is amazing, the drinks are to die for and if you end up at the bar, don't be bummed... the atmosphere there is super!
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| "Great atmosphere, decent food"
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Posted on: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 |
Review: Millennium's location, ambience and service are all top-notch. This is arguably the ritziest veg*n restaurant in the US, no doubt. However, I went there twice and was not completely impressed by some of the food. The appetizers were uniformly excellent, especially the savory, creamy gnocchi; the desserts were out-of-this-world, either the blueberry tartlette or the chocolate-almond midnight. They have a separate pastry chef, for god's sake! But the main courses I tried---the blackened tempeh and the roulade---were a bit flat. They were tasty, and would be acceptable at any other restaurant, but not at a place like this, which charges $23 a dish.
I would definitely recommend Millennium for drinks, desserts and appetizers; it's a great place to take a date. Maybe I picked the wrong main courses, and their menu does change frequently, so I'll keep trying new dishes whenever I'm in town. But in terms of overall delectable, unusual and spectacular vegan food, my favorite remains Horizons in Philadelphia.
Pros: Atmosphere * Desserts * Service
Cons: Expensive * Passable main courses * |
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| "My Favorite Veg Restaurant"
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Posted on: Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
Review: Millennium is my "treat me" place - it's expensive but soooooo worth the money for that special occasion. The food, service and presentation is to die for! My first time I did the menu sampler option - there was way more than enough food for me and my guest, in fact we brought some home because we couldn't finish.
The only part of the meal that didn't thrill me was desert, I thought it was OK but could have been better.
Pros: Excellant Food * Beautiful Ambiance * Wonderful Waitstaff
Cons: Expensive * Deserts just 'OK' * Location could be better |
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Posted on: Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
Review: Loved this restaurant, very trendy and nice atmosphere. Nice and helpful staff (our waiter was VERY nice until desert time when he started to seem less interested in being a great waiter for some reason). The food was great, but of course the prices were too high. Good for a nice night out once in a while. Good drinks at the bar too!
Pros: atmosphere * food * drinks
Cons: price * slightly limited menu * |
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| "My absolute favorite vegan restaurant!"
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Posted on: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 |
Review: I'm from NY and we have some terrific veggie food out there - BUT, hands down, Millennium is deservedly my favorite restaurant. Millennium is an experience - not just a restaurant. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. To begin, the cocktails are scrumptious - perfectly mixed & made with organic house-infused spirits w/ a creative and unique flair. The Kiwi Gimlet is addictive (Kiwi-Parsley Infused Vodka, Agave, & Muddled Fresh Lime & Parsley). The bread and bean spread they give each table is SO good I would almost be happy just having that as my dinner. The food is meticulously cooked - perfectly flavored, amazing textures, and everything is local, ripe, and in season. Any review I could give you on the entrees simply could not do them justice. Amazingly, I took a few skeptic meat-eaters there begrudgingly. They all LOVED it and pretty much licked their plates clean. They could not belive that there was no meat, butter, or milk in any of the dishes that they just devoured. The desserts are so rich and decadent that they were still not convinced that it was all vegan. I have been lucky to dine at this amazing place on more than a few occasions and it has never been anything short of perfection. Some people say it's pricey...but, we vegans are not used to eating at "real" restaurants where $20 for an entree is not uncommon (it's more than worth it!). Do not compare this place to somewhere where you can get a bowl of noodles for $5. That is like comparing apples to trucks. Just GO to Millennium. Splurge, indulge, and enjoy yourelf - especially for special occasions. You will be so happy that you did! They also has a wonderful, comfortable ambiance - great for dates or casual dinners with friends. Reservations are highly recommended. Even a spot at the bar can be hard to come by because this places is so damn popular - but rightfully so! Conveniently, you can make reservations online throgh their website at www.millenniumrestaurant.com.
Pros: Amazing cuisine * 100% Vegan * Awesome Service
Cons: Not open for lunch :( * * |
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| "Close to Vegan perfection"
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Posted on: Thursday, June 12, 2008 |
Review: Finally made it to Millennium this past week after hearing a lot about it. The wait was justified! It was a real vegan dining experience, unlike any I've had before. First-rate food, service and atmosphere. The key, of course, was the delicious and inspiring food. Really interesting creations that were mouthwateringly good. Loved the desserts, especially. Don't miss this place!!
Pros: Great atmosphere * desserts * service
Cons: Pricey * * |
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| "The Millenium is *****!"
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Posted on: Saturday, June 07, 2008 |
Review: I'm a vegan and my husband is a vegetarian. We loved Millennium! Their deserts were so AMAZING that we wrote the pastry chefs a thank you letter on our napkin! You MUST try this place out!
Pros: Deserts! * *
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| "Best Food of the millennium"
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 |
Review: Came to San Francisco on my honeymoon and was craving some delicious vegetarian food, as there is a limited selection where we live. This place was recommended by our hotel and did not disappoint. THIS IS THE BEST RESTAURANT THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. We had a indian flavored (maybe tikka something) starter and the fresh rolls. Both were to die for. Then we had the samosa and the bolognese, more of the same deliciousness. Finished off the meal with some delicious teas and sorbets. The whole time we could hardly believe that what we were putting in our mouths tasted as good as it did. I kept saying that if non-vegetarians ate here they would never want to eat meat again.
Pros: Best Food Ever Eaten, and I mean Ever * Delicious Teas and awesome drink list * Great desserts
Cons: none * none * none |
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Posted on: Monday, May 05, 2008 |
Review: Most of the food here is pretty delicious. The complimentary bread with dip (I suspect they are supposed to resemble caviar and pate, made with beans) are a very tasty way to be greeted. The menu changes, but both times I went they had black bean torte and mocha midnight cake, which I would go just for those two items alone, and be full and satisfied. The black bean torte is a genius combination of flavors I would never expect to be so outrageously good together, but it is! The mocha midnight cake (not exact name, but close enough) is to die for! It's mocha cake with white chocolate cream and dark chocolate flakes accompanied by dark chocolate and raspberry sauces drizzled over. Orgasm for your mouth. I forget which wine I had there (it was the cheapest organic vegan one), but it was the best wine I've ever had... and the most expensive (I'm a college student).
The prices are kind of high, but worth it, and you actually get a decent sized portion.
A friend an I went there hungry before and just ordered the black bean torte and midnight cake, and shared the complimentary bean spread/dip that they give you, and we walked out full for about $20 each. The appetizer and dessert plates are small, but they somehow filled us up anyway. The dinner plates are a decent size.
Oh and I LOVE the atmosphere.
Pros: delious food * great atmosphere *
Cons: expensive * borders the Tenderloin area * |
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| "On again, off again"
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Posted on: Sunday, March 23, 2008 |
Review: I've been to Millennium on 3 occasions, first at their old location and now their new.
The first time we went, the food was just okay -- nothing to write home about.
The 2nd time we went (new location) the food was so good, I LITERALLY started to cry. That's never happened to me before, but it was just amazingly flavorful and moutwateringly delicious.
The 3rd time we went the waiter was horrendous and after repeating to him about 5 or 6 times that I could not have cilantro in anything, every dish came with it and I had to send it back each and every time. I hate to waste food, but I seriously cannot stand even a speck of it in anything. He kept apologizing, but would STILL mess up the order with the next course. Crazy. (As a joke, I put a piece of cilantro on my dessert when he came over to fill my water. LOL)
The desserts are truly delectable. Props to the dessert maker!
I'll give them another chance, of course, since it's just a beautiful restaurant and a wonderful night out when you want to have a dressy night out. But it IS a hefty sum of money and should be reserved for special occasions.
Pros: Gorgeous place * Great desserts * Sometimes the food is amazing
Cons: Sometimes the food sucks * Service can be fabulous AND crappy * Very expensive |
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Posted on: Sunday, January 20, 2008 |
Review: ahh, the fabled Millennium. it was a treat to come here not once but twice for dinner. very much like Fressen back home in Toronto, only more grand. creative gourmet dishes which never fail to either delight or confuse. really tasty desserts.
Pros: classy * *
Cons: pricey * highfalutin' fare * |
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Posted on: Saturday, December 15, 2007 |
Review: besides having delicious & amazing food, the atmosphere is great. it is a bit pricey, but worth it for special occasions. also, a great place to bring your carnie friends!
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| "Fabulous Upscale food"
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Posted on: Thursday, November 29, 2007 |
Review: Its pretty pricey and something I would only visit on a special occasion but my first visit to SF was certainly a special occasion.
I had the 5 course tasting menu. Everything was really good but the salad with roasted pears and 5 spiced cashews, cauliflower pakoras and the grilled portobellas with smoked tofu really stood out. The dessert sampler had to be enjoyed later as I was too full to eat any more (except for the ice cream cookie sandwich, of course). All of those were delicious as well.
Pros: Great atmosphere * Wonderful food * Pleasant service
Cons: Cost * Parking * |
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Posted on: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 |
Review: Very upscale kind of place suitable for a special occasion. But okay also for everyday people. Good service. Decent Food. Great ambiance. Pricey but not terrible for this kind of dining and in San Francisco.
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Posted on: Thursday, November 01, 2007 |
Review: A high end, high priced dining experience that you'll need reservations to eat at. An interesting menu with well designed taste sensations. Millennium and The Greens are probably the best SanF vege restaurants...don't miss either of them.
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| "I wasn't asking for a solution to world poverty"
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Posted on: Monday, October 15, 2007 |
Review: Here's the one about the gourmet (and very expensive) vegan restaurant that was stumped by the arrival of..... a vegan.
It claims to have the most extensive organic wine list in the world. They tell you if it's made using "biodynamic production techniques" but not if it's veggie or vegan. Our waitress went to find out if they had any vegan wine and then forgot to take our order for 20 minutes.
And despite making a few phone calls it took them two hours to discover if they had any vegan beer. I was trying to show off the best in meat-free dining to a meat-eating friend. Oops.
On the plus side, the food is all vegan and it's very good. But don't go if you're expecting a lot of food to be staring up at you off those large, posh plates. It's pretty but there's precious little of it.
Sadly, I thought Millennium was lacking in character and slightly up its own backside.
Pros: Impressive food * Somewhere for a special occasion *
Cons: Lack of vegan beer/wine * Cost * Atmosphere |
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Posted on: Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
Review: On special occasions, my husband and I enjoy going to the Millennium. Before they expanded, it was pretty small, to the point of being cramped inside. The last couple times we've gone, we've enjoyed the expansion and new decor. They have wonderful food, even better desserts, and it's a vegan restaurant where we dress up, slow down, and enjoy. It's pretty pricy, so we haven't taken the family, ut it's a nice place to go for a romantic evening. The food is great from appetizer to dessert.
Pros: 100% vegan * fancy * desserts!!!
Cons: very expensive * * |
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Posted on: Thursday, January 25, 2007 |
Review: My experience here was wonderful. My date and I went for the pre-fix but upped it to a seven course tasting menu. I'm still thinking about those cornmeal oyster mushrooms!! My mouth waters. The service was impeccable and the food, well, out of seven courses I sure had my favorites, but nearly everything pleased the palate.
Pros: delicious * great service * great decor
Cons: * * |
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Posted on: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 |
Review: Having heard many reviews about this restaurant, I finally had the pleasure of dining here a few days ago. I was very impressed with the formal interior which suggested elegance and romance with velvet red curtains that frame the large windows in the front and soft yellow lights dimly warming the inside. Everything about this restaurant hinted of sophistication. The food was mostly excellent as well. We ordered a grilled bitter greens/sweet onion/figs salad, the grilled rosa blanca eggplant napoleon, and the chipotle grilled portobello & zucchini tamale -- of which the former 2 were delicious but the latter was not. The sauce on the tamales was heavy, spicy, and salty. But the salad was unique and the epplant napoleon was tender and perfect (I recommend it). If I lived in San Francisco and could afford to eat fine gourmet cuisine all the time, I would definitely love to come back to the Millenium.
Pros: beautiful presentation * excellent wine * attentive service
Cons: expensive * * |
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