Liholiho Yacht Club


San Francisco, CA



This newly opened Hawaiian inspired restaurant received glowing reviews from across all boards,  making it one of the year's best-reviewed newcomers.  We had to give it a try.  


Reservation is made usually a month in advance but we decided to stand in line when it opened at 5pm to try our luck.  The restaurant usually offers 1/3 of its seating to drop-ins. 









Tap Beer: 
Altamont Beer Works "Hella Lite"
Session IPA

Super light and refreshing with a tint of sweetness

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duck liver toast, jalapeno, pickled pineapple 

It tasted a bit like foie gras - smooth and rich, topped with sweet pineapple.  Excellent starter. 




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tuna belly misoyaki, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish, tentsuyu 

The tuna belly was divine!  The broth was amazing with a radish kick at the end. 


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grilled shortrib, escargot, bone marrow, mushrooms, spring onions, fresh horseradish

The escargot was baked with the bone marrow - innovative!  The shortrib was very tender. 
Though we were warned by our server that this entree was the smallest serving out of all, but it satisfied our tummy all the way! 



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beef tongue, kimchi, cucumber, poppy seed steam bun 










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baked hawaii, caramelized pineapple ice cream, vanilla chiffon 



light, sweet and satisfying


love the pineapple ice-cream in the middle



Food: ★★★★☆
Service: ★★★★☆
Ambiance: ★★★★☆
Presentation: ★★★☆☆


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