Osso Steakhouse

Summary: Old school steakhouse with solid food and an art deco charm. Details: Located in the Gramercy Towers, conveniently next door to The Masonic. Once inside, it's a throwback to old San Francisco with black and white herring bone floors, red leather booths/chairs, and a bustling bar. The background music was mostly jazz but I think I heard some hiphop mixed in. The bathroom is outside the restaurant and down some stairs. They are used to people coming before shows and so know how to time your meal. For us, 100 mins was perfect.On to the food...Crab cakes are excellent. They come as four "hand formed" smaller cakes placed on top of a mildly spicy remoulade. Lots of crab, very little (if any) filler. Filet (8oz) was soft and buttery, as it should be. We asked for medium and it came just a bit less than that -- as most steakhouses will. If you're unsure what to get, this is a good choice.Bone-in Ribeye (20 oz) was good but didn't live up to their claim of "best steak house in SF." Next time, I'd try the akaushi dry aged instead. The chimichurri had a nice blend of flavors and complemented the ribeye well.The sautéed cremini mushrooms were outstanding. Meaty and very lightly spiced. The creamed spinach wasn't too creamy -- we enjoyed it but didn't really need it. Somehow the fries with aioli stole the show. Hot they were amazing but even when they cooled down they were delectable.There were several tempting desserts but we didn't have any room left.The wine list is extensive if you're getting a full bottle, but more limited if you just want it by the glass. There was only one choice for champagne by the glass and it was quite good.The servers were efficient if not a bit perfunctory. Every table was taken so I assume they were more than a little busy.Osso is a reliable choice when you're on Nob Hill.

SF birthday weekend with my two best friends, first dinner was at Osso....Pros: super friendly service. From the moment we arrived to the time we left, everyone we interacted with was great. The cheese bread was quite delicious, a nice combination of moist garlicky bread on the inside, piping hot crunchy cheesy bread on the outside (mmmmm!). The potatoes au gratin and the crab cake also had great flavor. For dessert we ordered the crunch cake, can't go wrong with the chocolate and hazelnut combination. Lastly, they gave us 3 glasses of champagne to celebrate our birthdays which was a nice touch!Cons: this is a steak house first and foremost and our dry age ribeye was one of our least favorite things about the meal (also the most expensive part too!) both friends thought the streak could use more seasoning (i.e. salt.) The bathroom, it's a little secluded. You take the elevator down and then it's straight ahead once the door opens. It was a little scary, especially if you make the trek solo! Given the ambience of Osso, I was expecting them to clean the table with the little blade, as they traditionally do at fine steakhouses. This wasn't done, so we had lots of little crumbs or pieces of food. The mess was totally on us, but it was something that I noticed as far as room for improvement. Oh, they also charge for regular bread ($5), it's an old timey steakhouse, bread should be complimentary! One friend said it was smart marketing- if you're going to pay for bread, may as well get the cheesy one that is $9 more! I don't know, bugs me when you're paying so much for a meal (our meal was over $300!) I feel it's very nickel and dimming... not cool. We did enjoy many aspects of our meal and experience, but because the steak was what we enjoyed least, my friends and I all felt "3" was the appropriate overall rating.

My friends and I recently dined at Osso in San Francisco to celebrate a special occasion, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. With a ribeye steak priced around $90 with no sides included, I expected it to be exceptional quality. The steak was only okay, and the sides (mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and creamed spinach) were very small portions and tasted just average. One of the most disappointing things was the service. Our waiter had an attitude and seemed disinterested in our party, which made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Despite already ordering two bottles of wine for the table, he attempted to upsell us on additional bottles, which felt pushy.Overall, for the price and quality, I expected a more upscale and satisfying experience. There are certainly better steakhouses in San Francisco that offer better food and service at a comparable, or even lower, price. I personally wouldn't recommend Osso, especially considering the many other great options in the city.

Osso Steakhouse offers a look at Nob Hill dining that Sam Spade would recognize. I love the black and white herring bone floor, classic bar and black clad staff. The jazz background music adds to the vibe.A full bar and cocktails mixed up quickly and deliciously. The menu offers a choice of classics. Steaks, chops, grilled salmon and all the side dishes, salads/soups are expertly cooked and presented. One of my favorite places in San Francisco.

The Yelp ratings had me skeptical. Highly underrated. Purchased tickets to a venue at the Masonic and didn't want to pay for parking twice so we chose this due to proximity but it didn't disappoint. Osso has thee most amazing arugula salad I've ever had and it was so filling, I'd go back just for that. The Branzino was chefs kiss! Bone-in filet and mushrooms were amazing. The service and atmosphere were great but it was early so I am not sure if it would have been different had it been later or busier. Definitely will be going back.

Omg the best steak. Must get spinach with crème and the potatoe casserole thing 12/10 and yimmm

10/10 ambiance, service, and food.The 24 oz. akaushi dry aged ribeye was the perfect portion to share for two people.The Mac & Cheese had a nice crust and flavor. The aioli with the French fries was delicious.I ordered a dirty vodka martini that had blue cheese olives and my boyfriend ordered a Red Bordeaux. Both great drinks.The service was excellent and friendly, our server Daniel was very nice. I indicated on the reservation we were celebrating a birthday, and the staff wished my boyfriend a happy birthday and provided a delicious crème brûlée.I highly recommend Osso. We will be back soon!

Excellent service atmosphere and delicious steaks abound at this first-class Steakhouse. Start with their house cheese bread and/or appetizers to enjoy with your craft cocktail, then proceed to order your favorite cut of steak or a seafood selection.We had the bone in Filet and N.Y. steaks with pepper corn and chimichurri sauces, respectively. Both cooked to a perfect mr-med temp. The creamy mash potatoes and spinach were enjoyed as sides but would suggest the sautéed mushrooms over the too creamy spinach in the future. Many wine choices and price points are available from their award winning wine spectator list.We chose an approachable in price, but excellent 2019 cabernet from Caedano.Whatever you choose, you will always have an enjoyable evening to remember when you visit Osso.Cheers & Mangia

Excellent meal and service! I loved the calamari and my lobster was delicious. My family enjoyed an amazing tomahawk cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes and scalloped potatoes were delightful. The staff were wonderful. The drinks were yummy. Last, but definitely not least, the crème brûlée had the perfect balance of custard and caramelized topping. The coconut ice crème and chocolate cake were a hit too. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Great burger, steak, and service. Love the vibes and atmosphere--very nice and the seats are plush. Juicy large steaks and I also love the burger. Best burger in the area IMO and reasonably-priced given how big it is. Multiple meals!