La Bande

Waited in line 10 minutes to be acknowledged, and another 10 to be seated once the table was ready. Then another 10 to be served for a drink. This review is purely based on the wait time and not the food/drinks. I understand they are busy but at least an acknowledgment and an apology would make it better

We each had the "chef's choice". Tons of food, both variety and quantity. There was only one thing we didn't really like (mussels). Definitely go for the shrimp. They were cooked perfectly and the garlic butter made them better. We used a little bread to get the rest of the garlic butter. The octopus used the same garlic butter and was great also.

La Bande is one of the two restaurants of the Proper Hotel, which also offers a rooftop bar. We had been to the more formal – and expensive – Villon several times but this was our first visit to the more casual La Bande. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and, on an unusually hot June day in San Francisco, we decided to eat inside La Bande. The restaurant offers a variety of Spanish tapas, which you can buy by the plate. However, we decided to try the prix fixe “Menu del Dia” at $49 per person. The items are “chef’s choice”, but the waiter considered our dietary needs and made the appropriate substitutions.

The drink menu is extensive, with many items available by the glass. They even offered a special Gay Pride Month cocktail on the drink card! Given the record high temperatures, I went with a Saison Dupont Belgian ale on tap, and it was perfect. My dining companion enjoyed a cold glass of Aval cider rose on tap.

Our initial waiter switched from serving indoors to outdoors, but his substitute, who told us that he is a resident of the Tenderloin neighborhood, did a great job. Kudos to the management for hiring locally! The restaurant manager, Pablo, who told us that he is from the north of Spain, stopped by our table a couple of times. We appreciated his involvement with making sure that his restaurant was running smoothly.

We were curious about whether a meal of tapas would be sufficiently filling and, suffice it to say, it was! La Bande is a great choice for dining if you are planning to attend a performance at the Orpheum Theatre, just one block away.

Love the vibe. This spot is perfect for awesome date nights with partner or friends. Really great experience from start to finish.

Wow. Highly recommended for a truly delightful dining experience. Delicious array of Tapas made with many top level house made elements and sauces. Excellent drink menu to match. The Eggplant tarte was an absolute gem and we finished with the Almond Cake. All inside a gorgeous marble and tile clad environment of a bygone era. There is also a nicely appointed outdoor patio for those who enjoy sitting outside.

Cute restaurant, amazing tapas, and probably the best value tasting menu in all of SF. However, if you’re not familiar this is right next to UN Plaza - probably one of *the* sketchiest areas of SF at night. Just mentally be prepared for that when coming / going and it’s a fab dinner spot.

Amazing experience. Amazing food, and good value. Can't wait to come back. Josh was amazing.

Hm I had my expectation for this cafe because Villon is an awesome place. But I got expensive coffee and a burnt avocado toast.

Love the vibe. This spot is perfect for awesome date nights with partner or friends. Really great experience from start to finish.

La Bande has yummy bites and creative cocktails. Very cozy setting near the Warfield!