A great for romantic diner with a lovely decor very well decorated.
Only concerns, it is often crowded so you have to make reservation. It is also a bit noisy during the week-end, so choose a weekday if you are looking for a quiet diner.

By the way, the food is excellent, fine and flavored. The chief is, without contest, one of the most famous of SF.

Very rarely is everything you order at a restaurant fabulous, and at Ana Mandara it was! The lobster ravioli and the black sticky rice are not to be missed. Upscale dining experience, but worth saving up for.

Food is good ,Very crowded SF Trendy,
Make a Reservation,
Cool Decor...

Ana Mandara certainly rises above its lackluster neighbor restaurants in Ghirardelli Square, however I wish that alone said more for this modern take on Vietnamese cuisine. Recreating a grandiose colonial estate, complete with a courtyard and multi-level house containing a bar and private dining rooms, the surroundings, though perhaps a bit ...

We arrived a bit early so went up to the piano bar & lounge. The view is very nice, attentive service with soothing, relaxing live music. We were seated at a charming, somewhat private table. Immediately we noticed the decor surrounded by candle-lit ambiance. The food was spectacular and couldn't help but enjoy the well-thought-out wine menu. The chef focused on every detail. Check it out, you'll enjoy it too!

The biggest draw for this restaurant, other than its idyllic location in Ghirardelli square, is the decor. Ana Mandara is certainly well-appointed to say the least, with lush batik woodwork and a beautiful jazz lounge. It also boasts some remarkable table service that is both attentive and fast.

Food quality is somewhat debatable, however. I ...

Large enough for a big party and intimate enough for a small gathering.
Great food.

This restuarant has taken Thai cuisine to a level that will delight your taste buds.
I live in Oregon. If I lived in SF I would be eating at Ana Mandara so often I would have to get a second job! Exquisite meal. And the service was fine.

Absolutely elegant and superb food. We've eaten their twice over the last year. Always delicious and friendly service. Can't wait to be there in the evening when the piano bar is open...that looks like an Asian dream experience.