Sens Restaurant

I went to Sens Restaurant for a work dinner. They were one of the few restaurants in the area that could accommodate a large party up to 25 people.My colleague made reservations for 6pm on a Wednesday. Finding the restaurant in 4 Embarcadero was a bit of a maze, but we managed to locate the restaurant on the 3rd floor. The restaurant had a gorgeous view of the bay with outdoor seating, but no complaints about sitting inside since the interior was beautifully decorated. The main dining area did feel a cramped, but it helped that they offer coat check.Overall service was great. I felt that the food came out in a timely manner, and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. I had a few appetizers including the French fries, fried mushrooms, trio of spreads. Enjoyed them all, especially the fried mushrooms... so much so I got a side of mushrooms to go along with my steak au poivre, which usually comes with the fries. My ribeye was cooked well, and I ate mostly all of it (sans fat). Unfortunately the proteins weren't prepared equally. One of my colleagues ordered the pork chop, and it was too raw and had to have his taken back. Do not sleep on the mocktails. I am exercising dry January right now, and I got a No-groni off their menu. It really gave negroni without the alcohol. It even had the bitterness that I love about negronis. A few of my other peers got mocktails, and they loved theirs as well.

Our party decided to make a meal out of mostly small bites and really enjoyed everything.For tapas, the following were big hits...Trio of spreads (tzatziki, hummus, muhammara) with pitaCrispy Brussels sprouts with apple, shallots, butternut squash pureeWild mushroom and spring onion pizzaWood-oven roasted octopus with charred eggplant caviar, fennel relishAdded to that we had an excellent paella and red sangriaThe menu is a bit limited with 7 entrees, but with salads and starters worth making a meal out of, there is plenty of variety.The staff was friendly and attentive.

Came here with some coworkers for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. Lots of people were inside and it was already super loud, but outside seating was empty and quiet. A lot more people began coming as time passed.Fries - 4/5, yum! Well fried and very crispy. Came with mayo (?) and ketchup, but honestly really good without sauce.Chicken - 4/5, also crispy and well fried. Came with honey and what I'm guessing is buffalo sauce. Drinks - delicious and quite strong.

Had the pleasure of dining here on a Tuesday night around 7 pm for a team dinner! Great location at the Embarcadero center with a great view of the city. Tight interior though when you have a large party, but we were sat immediately and service was smooth and attentive. We ordered family style for appetizers and ordered individual entrees. Appetizers:- Pita Bread: soft, fluffy, and crunchy - Crab Dip: creamy dip with soft crab cakes - Rib Skewers: delicious cuts of meat, great char My main: Steak with Fries- Fries were the best side of the table with it being crunch, salty, and delicious - The steak was satisfactory, but it was really under flavored because of a lack of seasoning. Needed more salt Great dinner experience with the team

It's kind of hit or miss. I enjoyed my turkey sandwich, but the group I was with did not enjoy their French dips. I just think for the price you would expect more all around.

Sens is a beautiful restaurant, perfect for large parties, business lunches and dinners, and celebratory events. I really appreciated the atmosphere, with its intricate indoor design details and excellent customer service. I went for lunch with some co-workers, and it was a great dining experience because they can accommodate large groups without it feeling too crowded.Their menu is quite affordable for a casual near-luxury experience. For starters, I tried the Mediterranean Spreads and the Crispy Falafel. The Mediterranean Spreads were delicious, especially the tzatziki and oven-roasted pita combination. The Crispy Falafel was also good, though the portion size was quite small. For my main dish, I ordered the Steak Au Poivre (ribeye). I requested medium, but it was cooked well-done, which was unfortunate. The steak seemed to be of high quality, but the overcooking made it less enjoyable. However, the flavorful gravy sauce helped make it more bearable. The fries were crisp and tasty.My co-workers really enjoyed their dishes. Maybe it was just the ribeye that didn't turn out well. Everything else about this restaurant--from the quality dining experience and great customer service to the tasty dishes (other than the ribeye, of course)--is definitely worth it.

Delicious food, lovely space, and kind service! I highly recommend the gnocchi and the hot hazelnut chocolate cake!My team and I came here for lunch, and we left full and satisfied. Everything on the menu looked fantastic, but the gnocchi from the lunch set menu piqued my interest the most. I wasn't banking on them allowing me to order it standalone, but to my surprise, they did!! And they let me add shrimp too, which I would recommend to make it a bit more substantial. It was absolutely delicious, and probably the best gnocchi I've ever had. The texture was fluffy with a touch of crispiness, the sauce was super flavorful and rich (I couldn't put my finger on it, maybe brown butter? either way, amazing), the corn added fun pops of sweetness, and they loaded up on the bacon lardons. For dessert, we ordered the meyer lemon tart and the hot hazelnut chocolate cake. The meyer lemon tart was great, on the lighter side, and actually quite large, so I'd recommend splitting it with someone else. The hot hazelnut cake stole the show. It was like an elevated Domino's chocolate lava crunch cake. While there was no crunch, it was super chocolatey and rich. It is on the smaller side though, so I would not recommend splitting it . Bonus: it's gluten-free, meaning our gluten-intolerant friends can partake im the flavors as well!All in all, we enjoyed our meal at Sens! I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

TLDR: Sens is a casual-to-nice Mediterranean restaurant at the top of one of the Embarcadero buildings overlooking the water. I've been here many times and it's a great place to host events or large groups for dinner thanks to the spacious indoor and outdoor dining spaces. However foodwise, while some dishes are great, I think there were several dishes that could have used some improvement. ------FOOD:1. Paella (5/5) - Best thing Sens serves hands down. Whole thing is really flavorful, they don't skimp on the chorizo, shrimp, or chicken, and it wasn't dry at all. This takes a while to come out, so plan accordingly.2. Chocolate Mousse (5/5) - Simple, excellent, beautiful dessert in a beautiful dessert glass. Good size and would be great to split with someone3. Liberty Farms Duck Confit (4.5/5) - Smaller portion for an entree but was tender for duck and had a great flavor. Love the garnishes around the duck leg4. Fries (4.5/5) - Actually surprisingly pretty good. Fries were really well seasoned with a slight kick that I loved. They hold their shape nicely (i.e. not limp / soggy) but they could have been slightly crispier. The curry ketchup was super unique5. Rigatoni (4/5) - I thought the pasta was cooked well and was slightly al dente. The tomato vodka sauce and basil pieces were quite good, but the dish could have used a bit more cheese to elevate to the next level. A little one-dimensional after a few bites, but those first few bites are tasty!6. Strawberry Galette (4/5) - Basically a warm strawberry pie topped with lemon gelato. This is a very comforting dessert. A galette crust is definitely breadier and much thicker than a pie crust7. Heirloom Tomato Salad (4/5) - Tomatoes were flavorful and salad was a good size -- good to share8. Charcuterie (3.5/5) - The two long pieces of crusty wheat-based baguette were nice and the meats were good, but I think it would have been nice to have had single-serve baguette pieces or crackers instead to make it more shareable9. Roasted Half Chicken (2.5/5) - Not bad if you really cover it in sauce, but otherwise quite dry10. Mediterranean Spreads (2.5/5) - They were fine but none were amazing and the pita didn't look the most appetizing 11. Halibut Crudo (1/5) - Unfortunately tasted low quality and oily12. Pan-Roasted Ling Cod (0/5) - Very fishy and very overcooked. The veggie garnishes around it (squash, zucchini) were unfortunately also unappetizing. In general, just extremely expensive for what you get. ------SERVICE:* I think service met expectations and they did a good job with efficiently clearing plates between courses + pouring water for us when they could + wiping the table before dessert* Overall service could have been slightly faster though. There were moments when we were just sitting there waiting for a server to come by our table, but this is a big restaurant with lots of large parties so I can understand ------ENVIRONMENT:* The restaurant itself plays up the Mediterranean vibe, which works since it overlooks the Bay* Lots of seating indoors at the bar, small tables, and long tables for large parties (very accommodating in this respect)* Outdoor seating is nice during the day, but beware SF nights that get very cold very quickly* Walk up the spiral walkway in the center of 4 Embarcadero to the top floor to find Sens. There's also an elevator in the complex.

You know, this was ok but could have been better. There was some club-med meets a night club kinda dishes that were just A-OK. The space is beautiful as it should be along the waterfront but I really don't see this as a I'll go back kinda place even though I did think the food was a bit better than most.

Martha Nell and Alana always pick the perfect venue to dine and Sens met all my expectations. They joined me at Sens for a lite afternoon snack and beverages with authority and as always, there was robust conversation and bold laughter. I arrived early so I had an Old Fashioned to adjust the mood. We started off with an appetizer, Mediterranean spreads, gigante beans, olives, tzatziki za'atar, olive oil romesco, almonds, and extra wood-oven roasted pita.In addition to the coolest vibe and views that were therapeutic, the entire staff were amazing. We had a great table at window with magnificent views.Alana and I ordered the Heirloom Tomato Panzanella salad and added wood-oven roasted salmon and Martha Nell ordered the Cucumber & Melon salad and added crispy falafel that she paired with a Grenache Rosé and I paired mine with a lovely Albariño.Our server Elias was extraordinary and when we asked him to take a photo of us, he suggested that we go out onto the patio to take a photo with the San Francisco Ferry building in the background.