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Samovar Tea Lounge
(Now Closed)Tea Room and Café$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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Samovar is the kind of place you can go by yourself for a decadent tasty meal and just soak up the city. The Japanese service is my personal fav. And remember, hot drinks on a hot day cool the body!
BeeeeJune 15, 2017Personally speaking, this place is more suitable for having lunch than dinner, especially with good weather outside. I liked the Egg-Salmon bowl, healthy and tasty.
- Rustem FeyzkhanovAugust 29, 2016California tea is one the greatest tea I've tasted. It has genuine combination of spice and green tea
StephanySeptember 9, 2018The Greek yogurt is like crack. You’ve never had yogurt so creamy and tart. They sweeten it with a honey date drizzle sauce that is even more crack and serve with fresh apples.- StephanySeptember 9, 2018Little known fact that they serve beer and wine. Come here for a v low key after work drink and sit outside overlooking Yerba Buena.
- StephanySeptember 9, 2018Get the jasmine dragon pearl tea and for a super healthy brunch start, the Salmon Bowl. Poached egg, salmon, perfectly seasoned brown rice. So good.
Wendy E.D.March 25, 2016What a nice SF gem... Tea place serving this unique brunch dish and an outstanding selection of delicious tea. Gt the salmon rice bowl with eggs. Mmmm with a view!
Corrie DavidsonAugust 12, 2013Sit outside in the sun amongst the greenery or lounge indoors in front if the massive windows. The chai tea is delicious. Hungry? Try the quinoa waffles and fruit and cheese plate.
DeepaDecember 6, 2014Go to place when I am looking for light but great food and able to escape the busy streets around mission. Overlooks Yerba Buena, views of the church and the Jewish museum grounds are lovely.
sayumiAugust 9, 2014Come here to take a break from being in the city to sit out on the terrace when the weather's nice! The food and the drinks are on the expensive side, but the ambiance is so worth it.- The Taste SheriffApril 27, 2016Excellent tea selection. I had the toast with avocado and egg, it was dope. The perfect lunch setting, it's a hidden gem of tranquility in this bustling town.
Jenya SMarch 28, 2016Amazing tea lounge - ambient, trendy and with amazing tea selection. Both Russian service and the duck sandwich were really good.
Chris H.March 15, 2015Relax on the terrace and enjoy some Jasmine lemonade, it's delicious and refreshing. The antipasti platter is also great to share.
Amy ChenJanuary 23, 2016The squash dumplings are delicious! The oolong tea pairs great as well. I became a fan of tea because of samavor! (Follow Instagram @foodaholic_anonymous)
Dominique ComerAugust 8, 2014OMGGGG I loved this place!!!! Delicious pairings of tea and food by country (I ordered the China pairing). The staff was knowledgeable and the view from the outside seating is beautiful.
Come here to escape from the hustle of the city. Set back from the street w/i a plaza, the glass walls look up at the city buildings. Perfect place to have a quiet meeting or to reflect.
Margot MazurMay 2, 2017Amazing tea service and delicious food. I loved the butternut squash dumplings. Leaves you feeling light!
- S L.May 20, 2013I love the venue, their tea selections, and Isobe Mochi (order it with the sauce on the side so you can taste the mochi and control how much sauce you want to put on it).
Jinnie LFebruary 2, 2015decent japanese tea place :) paleolithic tea service was tasty. try their honey comb with cheese, crackers, n fruits plate! & squash dumplings. pretty good :D
Ro JJanuary 6, 2016Their masala chai and green tea cake are so delicious! However, this location is unnecessarily expensive and I recommend going to their other location on Valencia which is cheaper.
Fran Martin MartinezApril 3, 2017Great atmosphere. Really original and quality food, and amazing variety of tea. One of the best places in the area to enjoy a relaxing time.
Love this place. Cozy and casual at the same time. Try Masala chai, matcha shake, matcha mochi ( more like a very soft cake), Japanese tea :)
Agatha OnuchineAugust 10, 2016Big choice of tea, as it can be seen from the name. But borscht in "Russian service" was with overcooked vegetables and too salted, so it's not the best experience for the first meeting with the dish.
Maija MFebruary 18, 2014You won't regret ordering Japanese tea service. Both indoor and outdoor seating has great view. Highly recommended place!
Kimberly SSeptember 25, 2014One of my favorite tea spots! Grab a table outside on a sunny day :) Their teas are top notch, and their scones are some of the best I've ever had!
The vegan Chai is amazing and so is the Japanese tea service and so is the chia pudding. You honestly can’t go wrong here.- Elaine CourtneyAugust 18, 2011Healthy eats in a beautiful setting at the Yerba Buena gardens makes this place a spot I visit again and again. I love the English, Russian and Moorish tea services. Their salmon quiche is fantastic.
Allison YuFebruary 17, 2015Beautiful location on the garden terrace - great place to soak in sunshine on a nice day but the food and tea were simple and not that memorable
Arjun SundararajanSeptember 12, 2014Vegetarian options are decent. The rice bowl is great. The Indian tea service was ok. Tempeh and curry don't go well. Masala chai is great.
Get the local artisan cheese platter. A block of honey, fruit, and cheese - delish. Get the Jasmine green tea if you're overcaffeinated and Tolstoy's tip if you're undercaffeinated.
Heather RodriguezDecember 20, 2016This is not Japanese food, but amazing, delicious vegetarian and organic food. Huge portions.
BérengerMarch 26, 2016A bit pricy, but totally worth it. The food+tea pairings are an incredibly good idea and amazingly delicious things to try!!
Cristine AOctober 8, 2012Smoked salmon JOOK, comes with a great sampling of toppings! All the teas are fabulous, the atmosphere is beautiful. Great spot; I visit everytime I am in SF.
PoojaFebruary 18, 2015Masala chai is good, tad milky as compared to the traditional style of making Indian masala tea. Good ambience and nice selection of teas.
Samovar Tea LoungeJuly 8, 2013Our Tea Lounge at Yerba Buena Gardens is reserved Tuesday, July 9 to Thursday, July 11 for a private event. We hope to see you at our other locations on those days!
eric bornemannJune 13, 2020Nice option for lunch - lovely to sit outside and take a break. Good tea selection and nice views.
Shannon ZNovember 2, 2015Updated menu in 2015, nothing is labeled clearly anymore but they have lots of vegetarian and gluten free options including gluten free sandwiches (just ask your server).
Kat 🐱November 21, 2015I love everything about this place - food, service, atmosphere, interior design, high ceiling, music... Everything!
Catarina JoséNovember 20, 2017Best quinoa waffle I have ever ate! And several other good gluten free options! Highly recommend it!
Jessica FengAugust 16, 2013If you order tea soup, they literally pour tea from a pot into your rice bowl. Then you can ask for a tea cup to drink the rest. Smoked salmon is very salty. Matcha shake is light & just sweet enough.
Shirley LiuMay 8, 2014Love their chai masala and the poached egg rice dish (smoked duck is great but salmon is good too).
Michelle O'RiordanAugust 11, 2014Classy, good food. Tea is as amazing as you'd expect! Don't forget to order the scone with jam and cream ;-)
Great tea selection. Quiet spot in the middle of the city, nice views. Yummy small dishes. My favorite: Russian tea set (smoky, sweet) = all-you-can-drink.
Favorite lunch spot in the world. Amazing tea, daring menu, outstanding food, and the park setting (on a nice day) is the best in any city.- Modest and sophisticated design in a lovely location. Super vegan friendly. You won't be disappointed.
Michel AvramovSeptember 12, 2013Amazing service, exceptional choice of teas diversified to infinity. Do not miss!
BravoNovember 12, 2010I use their teas obssesively in my desserts. Also sit and enjoy a pot of tea, relax, you'll feel your karma get lighter. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
.:. sAugust 13, 2015Amazing place with amazing food. Waitress was on her game and made the experience all the more special.
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Samovar Tea Lounge
730 Howard St (btwn 3rd & 4th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Turn off your phone. Take a breath. Let us brew you a pot of tea and cook you a nourishing meal at one of our San Francisco Tea Lounges.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 227-9400
View menu on https://www.samovartea.com/yerba-buena-lunch
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