We had eaten at Gary Danko twenty years ago and decided to try again. Inna had made dinner reservations for Saturday, May 16, at 19:15 (the only time she could find, as the restaurant is extremely popular and needs to be booked in advance).
We had actually arrived earlier (at 18:00) and were hoping to get an earlier seating. Still, the restaurant was fully booked (so we decided to stroll around Ghirardelli Square, tempting ourselves with the delicious ice-cream sundaes).
After returning to Gary Danko at 19:10, we were immediately seated, offered water, and menus. There were 3,4, or 5-course tasting menus available, and we decided to order a combo of 3-course and 4-course. The 5-course menu includes a cheese course (which I didn't necessarily desire).
We ordered the following items:
- Boris: 3 Course Menu
- Seared Ahi Tuna with Avocado, Nori, Enoki Mushrooms
- Seared Scallops with Fregola, Cumin, Carrots
- Filet of Beef with Potato Gratin, King Trumpet Mushrooms, and Bone Marrow Bearnaise
- Inna: 4 Course Menu, Cosmopolitan
- Lobster Risotto with Rock Shrimp, Shimeji Mushrooms, Yellow Squash, Asparagus
- Roast Lobster with Morel Mushrooms, Potato Puree
- Herb Crusted Lamb Loin with Creamy Polenta, Roasted Red Bell Peppers
- Baked Chocolate Soufflé with Vanilla and Chocolate sauces
The Lobster Risotto, the Filet of Beef, and the Baked Chocolate Soufflé were the standout dishes. The Seared Scallops were small but delicious. The service was fast and efficient, and my water and bread were quickly refilled.
We wondered why the restaurant had lost its Michelin star, as it seemed every bit as wonderful as our local Plumed Horse.
We enjoyed our dinner and hope to be back.
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