Ame, San Francisco, CA

Ame
689 Mission Street at Third Street
San Francisco
Ph# (415) 284-4040
www.amerestaurant.com



Restaurateurs Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani, have truly outdone themselves in creating Ame – their most recent food endeavor. Ame is housed in the graceful St Regis Hotel in San Francisco. This restaurant epitomizes zen elegance in both setting and food.

Given the sublime flavors that are served here, Sone and Doumani couldn’t have picked a more appropriate name for this restaurant. Ame, in French means soul – and the masterful menu that combines Japanese, American, French and Italian influences is divinity that truly touches ones “Ame”! I tried the tasting menu but got to sample a vast array of dishes from what my family ordered.


Oh Ame! What a gorgeous meal with fabulous service– it’s a dining experience that truly speaks to ones soul! I, for one, cant wait to go back…….


Here is some of what we ate……


THREE PREPARATIONS OF SASHIMI

Three Preparations of Sashimi

I started with an appetizer of Three Preparations of Sashimi. I thought this dish was very good. It was not the best sashimi I’ve ever had but the fish and scallop was very fresh and the combination of flavors was remarkable.



LOBSTER BISQUE WITH LOBSTER TORTELLONI

Lobster Tortelloni


My next course was the Lobster Bisque with Lobster Tortelloni. I think that this is one of the best Lobster Bisques I have ever had. Unlike other lobster bisques, this one was not heavy and laden with cream. It was actually refreshing to be able to taste the clear flavors of this wonderful soup. The Lobster Tortelloni just took the Bisque to a whole new level. When I bit into the Tortelloni, it was like an explosion of flavors in my mouth – it was unbelievable!



BROILED, SAKE MARINATED ALASKAN BLACK COD

Broiled, Sake Marinated Alaskan Black Cod and Shrimp Dumplings in a Shiso Broth


My next course was their signature Broiled, Sake Marinated Alaskan Black Cod and Shrimp Dumplings in a Shiso Broth. This is one of those dishes that  just makes you go weak in the knees with every bite. How can anything taste so darned good? I’ve had black cod at many different fine restaurants but this dish can only be god’s own creation!



LAMB TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED ENDIVE, BLACK TRUFFLE AND POTATO PUFFS

Lamb Tenderloin with Caramelized Endive, Black Truffle Sauce and Potato Puffs


My next course was the Lamb Tenderloin with Caramelized Endive, Black Truffle Sauce and Potato Puffs. This dish was very good too, the lamb was very tender and the truffle sauce complemented it very well.



GRILLED BERKSHIRE PORK CHOPS & SPAGHETTINI WITH MAINE LOBSTER

Grilled Berkshire Pork chop with Boudin Noir, Caramelized Apples, Mashed Potatoes

Spaghettini with a Maine lobster


I also tried the Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop with Boudin Noir, Caramelized Apples, Mashed Potatoes and Sauce Dijonnaise and the Spaghettini with a Maine Lobster. Both these dishes were very good, nothing outstanding though.



GRILLED DRY-AGED NY STRIP STEAK

Grilled Dry-aged NY Strip Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Chicken Puffs


We had my children with us too and so they made their Grilled Dry-aged NY Strip Steak into a kid friendly dish topped with their version of chicken nuggets. I don’t eat Beef but was told that the Strip Steak was unbelievably good ( better than most local steakhouses). The chicken nuggets were to die for – it was like biting into fluffy clouds of chicken that had been deep-fried to a perfect crispness. I think the adults enjoyed those nuggets more than the kids did!!



DESSERTS

Brown Butter Chocolate Gancahe Crunch with Amontillado Sherry Ice-cream


You would think that we would have been done by now but wait till you see the desserts! We ordered the Brown Butter Chocolate Gancahe Crunch with Amontillado Sherry Ice-cream. I loved the chocolate crunch in this dessert and the ice-cream complimented the chocolate decadence perfectly.


Parfait of Roasted Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Milk with Sesame Honeycomb


I thought their Parfait of Roasted Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Milk with Sesame Honeycomb was truly outstanding. All the layers that went into creating this dessert kept each bite interesting.


MY RATINGS FOR THIS MEAL

Food: ☆☆☆☆

Ambiance: ☆☆☆1/2

Service: ☆☆☆☆

Price: $$$

Overall experience: ☆☆☆☆

I recommend: Broiled, Sake Marinated Alaskan Black Cod and Shrimp Dumplings in a Shiso Broth, Lobster Bisque with Lobster Tortelloni, Parfait of Roasted Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Milk with Sesame Honeycomb.

(All ratings are out of a possible 5 stars. Each establishment is individually rated based on my experience of that particular meal.  Ratings are also based on my expectations of quality of food, value for money, service, ambiance and overall experience)

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Restaurant Information


* Restaurant Name
Ame
* Overall
★★★☆☆
* Neighborhood / Cuisine
American New / Japanese
* Street Address
St Regis Hotel, 689 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
* Phone
(415) 284-4040
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