Gardenias - Étlap

Food is delectable! The Brussels sprouts salad was great as was the trout they were serving. However the one thing is that prices are just a bit too high for the portion size even by San Francisco standards, especially for a restaurant that has a neighborhood vibe, not fine dining by any means.

Delicious food, a bit overpriced though for the size of an entree, however is of a good quality spice and tenderness level. Cod was very juicy and melting from the second you bite it. Beets and citrus salad is of a new experience opening a desired taste of blood orange with beets complete with mediterranean olive oil and vinegar. Scallop Crudo had that little bite added to the fresh mixed seasoning having a hard time to figure out what it was (assuming jalapeños). Due to the pandemic the place had to have both doors open which in the mid spring evening made inside dinner experience it feel a little bit on the cold side.

Great atmosphere, good food, and great service. Reservations are best if you want a table. We made a reservation for 1730, their opening time. Restaurant was clean, well decorated, comfortable chairs, with good lighting. Music was on a low volume that added to the ambiance but did not disturb conversation at the table. We tried the entrees pictured: Grilled center cut pork topped with a green olive and Meyers lemon tapenade, parmesan-baked semolina, grilled asparagus on a bed of seasoned greens. Grilled swordfish on a bed of couscous topped with creme fraiche and kumquats served beside roasted vegetables. Short ribs braised in red wine, blood orange, and star anise. Creamy parsnip puree with...