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Luna Park
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
694 Valencia St(between Sycamore St & 18th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighbourhood: Mission
(415) 553-8584
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sat 10 am - 11:30 pm
Sun 10 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1771 reviews for Luna Park
Review Highlights
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"chocolate chip bread pudding w/ vanilla ice cream." In 47 reviews -
"I also love the "Make Your Own S'mores." In 49 reviews -
"The Bottomless Mimosas were perfect." In 70 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
1770 reviews in English
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Review from Lisa R.
5/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nice place. Great service. A little noisy, but hey, we were a table of 11 and we might have been the noisiest. It's a boisterous place!
The night we went was a Saturday AND Cinco de Mayo. Luna Park is located smack dab in the middle of the Mission at 18th and Valencia. What were we thinking? Well, it was no problem. Even found parking.
They had specials, like $13.95 bowls of margaritas (for 2)...I ordered one for myself.
Got the hamburger and was a tiny bit surprised by the saltiness of it -- plus, it wasn't cooked to medium as requested. I'm going to give them a pass -- it was a busy night. Everyone else in my large party said their food was quite good.
I'll go back and try a party of two or four and see how things turn out.
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Review from Sean R.
San Francisco, CA
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Admittedly, writing this review is like beating a dead horse. We know -- everyone loves Luna, the food is delish and interesting, but I feel the need to share my stellar experience here with the Yelp world at large.
After a looooong Friday night at Boy Bar in the Castro, I woke up with what some might refer to as a "gay hangover." You know the feeling...too much vodka, the guy next to you has a stamp on his forehead, and the only cure for this awkward situation is a bottomless mimosa brunch. So what do you do? You grab your girls, find a dark booth, and drink away the regret from the night before....
Enter Luna Park.
After showing up in what can only be described as the aftermath of a crazy night, we were immediately seated. But wait, this booth is the size of a closet and I'm on the verge of ending it all. "excuse me cute-hipster-hostess, but can we step out of the closet (I mean we're here and clearly queer), and into a better booth?" --- "of course!!"
And thank god for that...this poor hostess moved these fussy queens like 3 times...Sooo MANY thanks to her for that! That's what I call great customer service.
Onto the meal...I had the Chilaquiles and they were outstanding. They came out piping hot and the sauce was just perfect. Great mixture of spiciness and savory. The friends ate another equally impressive meal, so all and all, the food is definitely great.
The real savior of this brunch? The Bottomless Mimosas. They are EVERYTHING. And by everything, I mean they were the true definition of bottomless. The waitress brought us bottle after bottle after bottle of mimosas and she was a treasure. We got our monies worth and we kicked her a great tip for hooking these sisters up. Loved it.
All in all, great experience at Luna -- they never disappoint and the mimosas are the best in the city.
Cheers. -
Review from Jerianne G.
Daly City, CA
4/24/2012 3 photos
A cute and quaint place where you can catch some brunch and desserts.
Came with the bf since I wanted to treat him to some s'mores, but we also ended up ordering one dish from their brunch menu. We ordered breakfast tacos, hoping that it would literally be a taco.
We were wrong. It was more like a burrito. But who's complaining if it tastes good, right? All the right spices and mixes of flavors definitely packed into a burrito-like concoction. As expected from the greatest over in the Mission :).
The Make Your Own Smores was delightful! Their graham crackers are homemade, and it definitely works with the marshmallows and chocolate. It's a messy yet fun way to spend a nice afternoon with your significant other, or with friends and family!
A tad bit pricey for most of the food, but you should definitely go there to try out their dessert. All are only $9! -
Review from Mel G.
5/18/2012
I know how popular this place can get and best time to go: weekday lunch. Hardly anyone there. Just the way I like it. The breakfast tacos were pretty good (although let's be real, ATX breakfast tacos are the best in the country), but I appreciated that Luna Park even offered them just the same. Also, go for the all you can drink mimosa, just one is $9. ouch.
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Review from Jessica C.
San Francisco, CA
I expected a little more tastiness / elegance from a place called "Luna Park," but brunch was just very basic and whatevs.
Since we were planning to go to Bi-rite afterwards :) I didn't want to order anything sweet, which eliminated the French Toast with lemon icing, currants, and strawberries and the Apple + Berry Popovers...which honestly were the only things on the menu that looked appealing to me - out of the 9 brunch specials (10 if you include the bowl of fruit), 3 sandwiches (4 if you include the burger), 2 salads, 3 appetizers, and 5 sides. I probably doomed myself at this brunch outing by not ordering my favorite thing evar (French Toast)...I shouldn't try to go savory anymo.
WHY did I order the cheeseburger? :( The "Tasty Burger" was super forgettable with its dry patty and bun, some wilted lettuce, and a shriveled up pickle and tomato slice in the middle. What an immediate regret. But the fries were pretty decent. They were very crispy without being greasy. And made delicious by the goat cheese from the warm goat cheese fondue that we ordered for our appetizer.
Twas a good decision, ordering that goat cheese fondue with sliced apples. It spiced up my life a little bit, for an hour.
I got to try my friend's Trois Popovers and they were slightly yummy (although the crusts were a tiny bit dry). The Apples & Salted Caramel Popover tasted almost like warm apple pie (couldn't detect any caramel flavor though). The Berry Popover tasted almost like berry pie. And the Ham, Egg, & Cheddar Popover tasted almost like...you get the idea.
Overall I didn't feel like it was anything special! Was lured here by the yelp deal.
AAAND lastly, sorry but the menu was super unattractive...some words weren't spaced out like the others. The justification was weird and every line was squished together. And random words were bolded for no apparent reason, assaulting and confusing my eyeballs. -
Review from trixy b.
Alameda, CA
5/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fun place to have drinks, share appetizers and entrees. Came here with my besties and husbands to kick off a birthday celebration. And we kicked it off with 5 bowls of margarita and sangria! Oh so good...
Hands down, me and hubs fav was the pork belly. No fuss, just true flavor of the pork and the fat melting like butter.
And desserts, the chocolate chip bread pudding was my slice of heaven. The deconstructed s'mores was fun too. -
Review from Andrzej C.
Los Angeles, CA
5/25/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
love their food here - get the mac and cheese.
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Review from Anthony N.
San Francisco, CA
4/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
L et's just say if you can serve up great fries, you've probably got yourself a gem
U h, fries? Yes, fries!
N ice and crispy on the outside, thick and moist on the inside
A nd the accompanying steamed mussels (of the Moules Frites) were pretty good too
P robably got a gem too if you do your mac and cheese right
A nd what do you know, Luna Park's Oven Baked Mac and Cheese is crazy good!
R ight balance of cheese and flavor, and the broccoli gives it a brilliant touch
K raft version, this is not -- this is a winner (and may be worth the slightly steep price) -
Review from Brittany P.
San Bruno, CA
4/18/2012
I've been meaning to go here for a while. Glad I finally did! I went last night with my friend for dinner and drinks, and we had a good time. The vibe inside was nice, and the waiter was friendly. The service was on the slow side, but it didn't look like they had too many people working.
We each started with the mojitos that were pretty tasty, and we loved the animal friends they come with. :]
She got the prix fix menu that seems like your best bet with most of the entrees. We split her app and dessert, but it looks like you get smaller servings of each of these as I'm sure they're intended for only one person. Even being smaller, that's a lot of food for one person to eat so sharing is easy.
We tried the goat cheese fondue which was creamy and delicious. For her main, she tried the chopino which she seemed to really like. I had the little gems salad and a side of the mac and cheese with broccoli. Both were really good, and I was surprised how large the side of mac and cheese was, I don't think I could have eaten a full meal of it, the side was just the right amount. For dessert, we had to try the chocolate chip bread pudding. It was really good, I can see why people rave about it.
I will absolutely be back, and also want to try their brunch! -
Review from David W.
Santa Clara, CA
4/23/2012 Seated via OpenTable
This has to be one of my favorite Brunch spots in the City. How can you not like bottomless mimosas and sangria? I hate alcohol and still drink it. That's how much I like this place. Friendly service and reasonable prices made me come back another 4 times in 2 weeks! Get the Trois Popovers!!! I don't know how to describe it but its freaking good! It's pretty much 3 upside down domes filled with delicious goodness consisting of savory and sweet. Bomb dot com in yo mouth!!! and in your stomach. The ahi tuna tar tar was good too but the chips were super greasy. The fried egg sandwich was very tasty also. Don't let the breakfast tacos fool you. It look likes nachos not tacos! Still good though.
The negatives....Parking and wait time. So RSVP in advance! -
Review from Natasha R.
San Francisco, CA
3/29/2012
If you asked me where to go for Happy Hour I would give you a dumbfounded look.
The thing is, I usually spend my weeknights fine tuning my cooking skills because I fear that I might one day (*gasp*) leave the city and have to fend for myself in a desert of Quizno's and PF Changs like some foodie game of Survivor. But all of this was before my BFF moved here, and now I am eager to toss aside my cooking endeavors for at least one night a week to try out new places.
So I stumbled upon Luna Park the old fashioned way- by walking down the street and using my intuition. Given their 3.5 star rating on Yelp- I might have passed this place up, but I was drawn in by the Happy Hour sign and the buzzing crowd inside.
We snagged a seat at the bar and I devoured these delicious zesty lemon grilled artichokes and an arugula and fennel salad with Parmesan. Their mojitos were perfection and don't even get me started on the chocolate chip bread pudding.
Apps and drinks are 2 for 1 until 6:30pm which earns Luna Park a spot on my regular rotation. -
Review from Lily S.
San Francisco, CA
4/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Two words: Bottomless Mimosas
We came on sunday to celebrate a friend turning 25 and we all opted in for the $14 bottomless mimosa deal. I have to say they were truly bottomless, the whole duration that me and my friends were at Luna Park, we never saw the base of our glasses. The staff was attentive and very friendly and they all had a great sense of humour. The food was good but a little pricey for what it is, It's not like you go out all the time so just enjoy. The total came out to be around $300 for a group of 7, so a little over $40 a person. I don't know if it was because i was 4 glasses of mimosas deep without any food yet, but i had a great time. Those drinks just kept on refilling themselves.. i was definitely buzzing before i left and went to kilowattz for another shot. -
Review from Tammy C.
(See pics) Review #1159. Came here for lunch. For starter, the papaya salad was good and was on the mild side. A good start to help build an appetite.
The chilaquiles was with fried Tortillas, tomatoes, tomatillo sauce, some avocado, and good amount of beans and feta. It was filling and good taste.
Service was nice and fairly fast. -
Review from Rodney L.
San Francisco, CA
4/20/2012
Great drinks, food and presentation. The staff were very friendly, but just a tad slow about checking on us occasionally. Prices were a smidge on the higher side, especially for drinks...luckily I had a groupon so it didn't worry me that much.
This was the first time I have eaten a burger so tasty that I didn't have to add condiments. Heavenly.
And the goat cheese fondue appetizer was just perfectly delicious. -
Review from Maile N.
3/25/2012
*For Sunday brunch only*
Make a reservation because this place gets packed for brunch! We got a nice booth towards the back - this place gets loud, but we still had a good time.
Bottomless mimosas (woo, got my vote!), bottomless sangrias and bloody marys (2 for 1) all around the table - yum! We ordered the cheese fondue with bread and apples - yummy cheese, nicely melted, goooood. I got the salmon hash - hot, comforting, filling and hit the spot. Mmm!
Nice service and my bottomless mimosa was truly bottomless - woo! It was kind of hard for me to walk straight afterwards, hee hee (I don't drive, Muni/BART is my ride).
Nice way to spend a Sunday late morning catching up with friends! :) -
Review from Anita D.
San Francisco, CA
4/9/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
Luna Park has been bookmarked for quite some time now. I was really looking forward to having brunch here. Well that never happened but somehow my friends and I wound up here for dinner one day. Though the dinner menu was a little bit pricier than what we were hoping, the food made up for it.
Marinated Hawaiian Tuna "Poke" with Fried Wonton Chips 12.50. The wonton chips were fried to crispy goodness. Toss some poke into it and ...viola!!! My best friend and the appetizer down.
Breaded Pork Cutlet Stuffed with Mushrooms and Gruyere Cheese With Mashed Potatoes, String Beans and Apple-Cranberry Sauce 21.00
This is the dish I ordered and I feel like it was one of the absolute best we had that night. The stuffing was just heavenly. When it oozed out of my cutlet and i was able to dip fries into it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this dish.
Grilled Salmon with Gigante Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, Escarole and Smoked Ham Hock Jus 21.00
Had a sample of this and the texture of the salmon is so soft and the flavor kept in balance!
Boneless Short Rib "Pot Roast" with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Turnips and Wild Mushroom Jus 23.00
Again, short rib is super tender and really just melts in your mouth.
My other friend ordered a burger. That was not special. But the rest of our meal was just lovely.
Kudos to our server who was super into the Giant's exhibition game vs. the A's.
Only downfall, was our food took a long time. -1 star for that.
Suffice to say since dinner was soooooooo amazing, I'm coming back for brunch soon! -
Review from Kristine W.
Oakland, CA
3/14/2012
Came for the bottomless mimosas ($13) and their proximity to Bart. (See, I can make good choices, ma!) Didn't expect the food to be amazing!
* Goat cheese fondue: I heart cheese. I heart melted cheese on apples and toasted bread.
* Salmon hash: Best breakfast hash ever! Salmon perfectly cooked. Egg perfectly cooked.
* Florentine benedict: Pretty good, but eggs were over cooked! Boo!
* Chocolate chip bread pudding: Moist-ass bread pudding, son! Topped with * Humphrey Slocumbe vanilla...oooh...yeaaaaahhh...
* Coconut cream pie: YES, we ordered TWO desserts for our table of TWO. We're trying for diabetes in 2012, baby! HAHA! First time having this kind of pie. Verdict: it's sugary, carby, and creamy...WIN. But $9??? LOSE.
* Mimosas: got gypped because we ate too much to drink our money's worth. In the food world of roshambo, food beats drink, for this girl.
Side note: Single bathrooms! One for men, one for women! So wrong when bottomless mimosas are involved.Listed in: Ca+Su=Br
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Review from Loon E.
Seattle, WA
5/14/2012 6 photos
3.75, good food, better service. Our waitress was unbelievably friendly and real, it was refreshing. We had a $50 gift certificate we had bought ages ago for $25 and it didn't bother her at all. We had to order a whole bunch of food, much too much, but it was all tasty. She kept teasing us to save room for dessert and the smores. Love the PBR's in the bag. Drive by all the time when grabbing lunch in the area, time to make another stop in one of these days.
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Review from Annalise F.
San Francisco, CA
3/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
Luna Park- where have you been hiding all my life?
Thank you Groupon for steering me towards Luna Park. Although I've heard various mixed reviews about this place, Luna Park certainly gets a "thumbs up" in my book!
We made our party of 2 reservation for 7:30 p.m. Although we arrived 25 minutes early, we were seated promptly. (Note: The host and hostess were super nice. We actually got there about an hour early, and I needed to use a restroom like it was no one's business. We explained we had a reservation for a later time, and they let me sneak in to use the bathroom without being a "paying patron" at that point.)
Luna Park just feels good. The low, sexy lighting, stretch of windows, and darkness make it feel like a welcoming place. All I needed was a padded chair, and I'd be set! We were seated near the bar and windows- a great location for people watching. My only complaint about this particular location is that it was a tight squeeze for servers to fit behind me to put in orders.
I wasn't feeling super hungry, and didn't want to order a large meal. Our server told us tortilla soup was on the menu for the night- and I was sold!
We ordered:
Bread (This has to be ASKED for at Luna Park. They don't just bring it to you. I loved the bread! Nice and doughy in the middle, and the texture of the crust was just perfect!)
Mojitos (Luna Park makes a killer mojito. I find this drink to be either love or hate in my book- and they make the best one {to date} in SF!)
Tortilla Soup (So, so, so good! I really enjoyed this- especially with the bread for dipping!)
A side of Broccoli Rabe with Lemon, Parm, and Chili Flakes. (This was good, but something about it sit slightly funny with me. Maybe a little too acidic?)
A side of Mac & Cheese (Dude- this stuff is the bomb! I'd order it again, sans ham. There's no need for a full order, because this cheesy goodness is incredibly rich.)
A burger- my boyfriend always orders a burger if it's on the menu. He devoured it!
I highly recommend Luna Park to any and all venturing into the Mission. We'll be back! -
Review from Marleen C.
San Francisco, CA
4/4/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Great brunch (and dinner) spot. How could they go wrong with bottomless mimosas? My usual "go to" dish is the Chilaquiles.
For dinner, I'm stuck on the Marinated Hawaiian Tuna "Poke" with Fried Wonton Chips appetizer and the Oven Baked Mac & Cheese With Applewood Smoked Ham as an entree.
I have to admit that I haven't ventured away from these dishes because they're consistently good.
Parking could be a bit challenging. -
Review from Diana L.
San Jose, CA
5/15/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
I came here because I heard rave reviews, I was disappointed when my reservation was at 8:00 and we didn't get seated til close to 9! However, they apologized for the wait and gave us a complimentary GOAT CHEESE FONDUE. Yum! creamy, not overly salty goat cheese with warm buttery toasted bread and sliced apples. The server was not attentive at, we kept having to call him over for refills of water and our entrees took about 30min. To come out! Their house burger was fine, nothing special, but the Mac &cheese was pretty tasty. We also ordered their slow braised pork wih carrots and what I think was a radish. It was not good! The meat was sinewy and rubbery. Adding salt and pepper didn't help at all, it was a waste of money. The definite stars of the night and the only reason I would return is for the fondue, Mac &cheese (who can mess this up?!) , and s'mores. The service definitely needs to step it up though.
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Review from Jennifer C.
San Francisco, CA
5/10/2012
Love this place. The food is good and the atmosphere is quaint. I LOVED the goat cheese fondue. Pairing with the apple slices is genius. The make your own smores dessert is cute and yummy! This would be a cute casual date restaurant that's not too pricey but still good with nice ambiance.
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Review from Thomas L.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 3/17/2012
Thanks to http://opentable.com I managed to get a same day reservation for 2 at 930. It worked like magic because my date and I walked in exactly at 930 and to our table in the back. We started with a 2009 bottle of sauvignon blanc from New Zealand ($29) which was smooth and kind of sweet in a good way. I ordered the Rocky half chicken over jalapeño and cheddar grits and grilled asparagus ($19). Chicken was moist and grilled well. I wish the jalapeño had more spicy kick.. Grits were the perfect texture and gooey grainy goodness. I LOVED the beet salad ($10) tossed with some fruit and side of hummus, which gave it a unique nutty flavor and texture. They also used a variety of beets which alternated between sweet to beety (if this makes sense lol).
To top off this excellent meal our server Emily was real nice, attentive, and friendly. My date and I were impressed she re-lite a candle that had gone out despite knowing we would leave in a few minutes. Give this woman a raise! This was a solid re-welcome to Luna Park after a 4 year hiatus...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/2/2008
UPDATE!
So my friend and I had just biked at around Presidio, so we needed to refuel. I got the… Read more »
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Review from Matthew L.
San Francisco, CA
4/9/2012
I've come here numerous times for Sunday brunches with friends and love it (mostly because of the full bar). They have great drink deals like bottomless Mimosa's, and 2 for 1 Bloody Mary's. They also have a great selection for breakfast including my personal favorite the Salmon and Sweet Corn Scramble with Red Pepper and Potato Hash.
I recommend if you do brunch here reserve ahead of time and I have noticed it doesn't get busy till after 10:30ish. The best seats are the booths in the back closer to the kitchen and the bathroom. When the restaurant gets busy the noise level is terrible and the back booths don't have to put up with a lot of it and it's a more private area anyways.
I've only been here once for lunch and had the Grilled Chicken BLT on Sourdough Bread which was really good. Also if you go for lunch during the week it seemed that they weren't to busy so it wasn't to loud and obnoxious. -
Review from Kent W.
San Francisco, CA
5/6/2012
Always thought this was a good place to grab a quick dinner without it feeling like "fast food". I've tried several of their pasta and main entree dishes, all of which have been quite tasty and filling. This isn't a formal restaurant but at the same time isn't a super casual place so it works well for both weekday or casual weekend dinner spot. It's been pretty crowded several times I've been so reservations are probably a good idea. Seating in the way back booths are more private than the main dining room but are in the vicinity of the restroom.
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Review from Andy W.
3/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been here twice for dinner, once for brunch and once for lunch. I was never impressed until I came for dinner last night. The two of us had the $36 3-course price fixed special and shared everything. What I like about the 3-course option is, you can pretty much pick from the entire menu. It used to be only available on weekdays but now it's available daily.
-pork belly: never thought a sweet cherry puree and a sweet port reduction would go so well with the pork but it was delicious.
-mussels and fries: mussels were good/average but the fries were great.
-grilled chicken: was my fave of the night. It was seasoned very well and had a nice char. My only complaint is that it was over salted.
-breaded stuffed pork cutlet - was fine. Could have used more seasoning. Esp. compared to the chicken dish.
-banana foster: delicious but the ice cream melted too fast. Ask for the ice cream on the side.
-chocolate chip bread pudding: good but just average.
They do give free refills on sodas.
The place is pretty loud. Last time when I was here for brunch it was so loud, we could not even hear ourselves. Also they were lousy with bottomless mimosa refills. It was never automatic, we had empty glasses most of the time and had to keep flagging down our server for refills. I would go to Lime for bottomless mimosas. You never have to ask for a refill, it's automatic and your glass never hits bottom.
5 stars based on last night's meal but factoring in all the other times that was unimpressive, I can only give it 3 stars.
I would be back for dinner. -
Review from Christine A.
Berkeley, CA
2/28/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
I've always heard about Luna Park, and finally came since there was a Groupon for it. Luckily I was smart enough to make reservations for prime-time weekend brunch hour because the line was pretty hefty.
Inside is dimly lit, even on a sunny day- not too much sunlight coming in. I think they're going for the sexy ambiance thing. My friends and I get seated in this weird back corner of the front room. It was set up so we each had to take turns scooting onto the bench, and ended up looking at the wall, not at each other. There was also a curtain that was half blocking out view to the rest of the restaurant- I felt ostracized. And sad.
The mimosas were lacking OJ, and each dish we order was just OK. I was left wanting more from Luna Park. It was pretty disappointing after hearing so much about this place. Not worth the wait, or the money.Listed in: weekend brunch
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Review from Theron L.
San Francisco, CA
3/2/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I've been here a few times for brunch and a few times in the afternoon to work while I enjoyed mimosas and coffee and light appetizers. I enjoyed the random drop ins when I was the only person in the place a bit more than the rest but I must say I am a fan of this place.
It gets crowded so either make reservations or come during off times like I do. When it gets really busy I think the service sometimes breaks down but when they're not too busy it's great. -
Review from Julia S.
San Francisco, CA
5/4/2012
Very meh. The atmosphere is pretty nice - dark, a bit kitschy in decor with good booths and a nice long bar, and nice location in the heart of the Mission. But the food is just not great, not even particularly good. Not worth it when there are so many other tasty options around.
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Review from George M.
San Francisco, CA
5/6/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Great addition the Valencia corridor. Casual dining inside and some tables out on side walk. Good food full bar great for a date or anytime.
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Review from Wen S.
San Francisco, CA
3/31/2012
About 10 years ago, Luna Park was my favorite restaurant in the Mission, but lo - things have changed a lot and there are seemingly tons of new places all the time. The obvious success of this place is that it's a Mission staple, and it has survived while many delicious places have gone out of business (R.I.P. Spork).
The quality of the food has declined slightly over the years and there's not a whole lot of new stuff on the menu. However, that's what you get here...consistency: food that your friends will thank you for introducing them to (because they've been living under a rock and haven't gone there yet), drinks that you'll slurp down too quickly (which is fine at happy hour, cause you get two for the price of one), and great music, art, and people watching to enhance the whole restaurant experience.
The Sunday brunch is awesome - and the bartenders make a fantastic bloody mary with a lot of love thrown in. -
Review from Jana S.
Updated - 2/15/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Once upon a time, some fresh,yummy, wine-infused moules frites entered my mouth----those crispy potatoes with unctuous mussels partying together, washed down by a rich and perfectly cooked pasta bolognese.
An apple and huckleberry crisp with HSlocombe tahitian vanilla soon arrived as a closing act and followed the path of most resistance.
All involved morphed into Mr. Chyme not long after.
the end
Long live Luna, consistently doing things right!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/5/2011
Solid 3.5
One great environment... it's really a great place for comfort food (albeit loud, given… Read more »
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Review from Kari A.
Chicago, IL
5/17/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
a perfect twist on american contemporary cuisine. get the s'mores for dessert!
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Review from Molly B.
San Francisco, CA
2/18/2012
My cousin & I came here for brunch today around 1 PM. I was hoping the place would exceed the expectations set by its 3.5 star average here, but I walked away feeling that the rating was accurate.
The wait staff was attentive and food came out pretty quickly, for which I give them props because it was pretty crowded. We sat at one of the tables up front, of which I felt there were a few too many -- sort of seemed like we were in the way of the wait staff at times.
I ordered the breakfast tacos & was able to make a couple substitutions. The tacos though ended up getting kind of soaked in the avocado salad / cole slaw side portions ... not an ideal combination as you can imagine. My cousin seemed to like his Cobb salad, but it was pretty small for $9. Overall food seemed a little overpriced for what you got, but I guess the corner of 18th/Valencia is prime hipster real estate.
Most notable thing about the place was how LOUD it was! Y'all, I'm not a quiet person by any means, so I usually have a pretty high tolerance for noise level, but this was pretty unreal. I get that it was a crowded time, but it was not only the patrons' conversations but also the music that contributed to the volume. If you're looking for a place to have a conversation, look elsewhere past Luna Park.
Overall: 4 stars for service, 3 stars for food, 2 stars for environmentListed in: The Mish
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Review from Ty T.
3/7/2012
Every single member of our party of 3 was crushed to find out that it would be an approximate wait time of 1-1/2 hrs for a table! So naturally hovered over to the bar to alleviate the wait with Bottomless Mimosas.
Hole mole, each consecutive glass seemed to be a nothing but a straight pour of champagne -instant justification. Not that we were in a rush anywhere, it was intended to be a leisurely Sunday brunch after all..
We shared an appetizer of very fresh, and mouth watering Hawaiian Tuna 'Poke' with Fried Wonton Chips. Lightly marinated for a palette puckering tease.
I had a Eggs Benedict once seated, and the food came out almost immediately. The eggs were perfectly poached, and the potatoes were very lush and tasty. What a perfect way to cap our afternoon, with some delicious sun to spare afterwards. YUMListed in: Places That Make Me WHET
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Review from Katie H.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 3/20/2012 Seated via OpenTable Purchased a Yelp Deal
This place never fails me! I absolutely love coming here on any occasion...late dinner, date night, causal dinner with friends...anything!!On this occasion, I went for a date night.
My girlfriend and I arrived early for our reservations, but were immediately. We were both in the drinking mood, therefore we both got a signature cocktail. I got the Mojito and she got the Upper Manhattan. My drink was exactly what I was looking for...a light, fresh cocktail that was easy to drink. Her's was a bourbon sidecaresque drink which came with 2 bourbon infused cherries. DELICIOUS.
Moving on to our food...We started with the Poke and wonton chips. It was good but not spectacular. The real reason I wanted to write this review is because our main dish was FABULOUS. We got the half chicken on top of jalapeno grits with asparagus! Probably one of the best chicken dishes I have ever had. I love every bite of it. The chicken was grilled both sides with a perfect crispy crust. It was perfectly tender and moist...almost to the point of melting in your mouth. The grits were creamy and not to spicy but perfect spiced by the jalapeno. Finally, the asparagus was delightful.
For dessert, we of course ordered the chocolate chip bread pudding! Seriously will never be disappointed! Om Nom Nom!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/24/2011
I love this place! Everything from their cocktails to their entree's...Everything is spot on! It is… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer L.
Menlo Park, CA
2/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came to Luna Park for brunch with the girls and tried the following:
- Fried Egg Sandwich with Cheddar, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, and Arugula on Sourdough Bread with Salad
- Make Your Own S'mores - Marshmallow, Chocolate, and House Made Graham Cookies
I had no expectations coming here, but thought it was a worthwhile visit. The Fried Egg Sandwich was delicious-- granted I came hungry and ready to eat! I also love arugla, so the salad was a perfect side to my sandwich. At the end of the meal, the girls and I ordered a Make Your Own S'mores. We saw another table eating their s'mores and wanted to join in on the fun. Their homemade graham crackers are yummy... and even better with the marshmallow and chocolate!
Overall, I recommend coming here. We had a Groupon, so it made it all the worthwhile. Thanks Luna Park for a great brunch!
Pro Tip: Weekend Brunch is served from 10:00AM - 3:00PM -
Review from Rachel L.
San Francisco, CA
2/27/2012
Make your own s'mores?! Ummm yes please!! This might be the only thing that stands out for me at Luna Park. Yes, they have bottomless mimosas & sangria. Yes, they have pretty good food. But what other restaurant allows you to make your own deeelicious s'mores?! Though Luna Park may not be on the top of my list for food or drinks, the s'mores will make me come back for more!
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Review from Angela D.
Bakersfield, CA
3/12/2012 2 Check-ins Here
We stayed in the apartment (http://airbnb.com) right behind this restaurant during a recent excursion to San Francisco. With our stay came a $40 coupon to this gem so of course we had to try it out.
While they are famous for their seemingly fantastic (we never tried it) brunch menu which included bottomless (for 2 hours) mimosas and sangria, their dinner was just as good. I had the rabbit ragu with pappardelle pasta. The rabbit was extremely tender and the sauce was very flavorful.
I'd make a reservation regardless if you're coming for breakfast or dinner, this place seems pretty hoppin'. -
Review from noreen y.
Fremont, CA
3/21/2012 Seated via OpenTable
LOVED their bottomless mimosas and brunch. we ordered a lot and everything we ordered, we liked! the only complaint i have is that we had to wait for a while before getting our check, but it was VERY busy, so we do undestand.
thanks!
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