Campton Bar and Bistro
Campton Bar and Bistro, located at Taj Campton Place in San Francisco, offers a refined yet casual dining experience. Situated at 340 Stockton St, this cozy bistro provides a perfect escape for those looking to unwind after a long day of sightseeing or business. Its intimate setting, with space for up to 30 guests, creates a relaxed atmosphere that encourages guests to enjoy their meals or simply stop by for a drink.
For those seeking a memorable dinner, the bistro offers a delightful range of dishes. Guests have praised the attentive service, with staff quickly making customers feel comfortable and cared for. Whether you're enjoying a glass of wine or indulging in a full meal, the service remains consistently excellent. Popular choices include the three cheese ravioli served with brown butter and tomato compote, which has received rave reviews for its rich and savory flavor. Additionally, the crispy calamari is a standout appetizer, known for its perfect crunch-light and crisp, avoiding the all-too-common sogginess.
The atmosphere at Campton Bar and Bistro is calm and inviting, perfect for either a solo meal or a relaxed dinner with a small group. Though it’s part of the Taj Campton Place hotel, the bistro stands out with its cozy feel, making it a great spot for both casual and special occasions. Guests often enjoy the freshly baked sourdough and butter offered at no charge, enhancing the dining experience.
Breakfast options, like the curry scrambled eggs, are another highlight, offering guests a flavorful and unique start to their day. The menu is updated regularly, ensuring that returning guests always have something new to try. With its excellent food and exceptional service, Campton Bar and Bistro is the perfect place for those looking to enjoy delicious cuisine in an intimate, welcoming environment.
Campton Bar and Bistro Reviews
Nice little place to grab a quick bite while staying at the hotel. The food is somewhat expensive, but expected when eating at a dining establishment in a hotel. As soon as I sat down, the bartender/server came over to my table with a glass of water and a menu. He was very attentive throughout my meal. I ordered the crispy calamari. It came out in about 5 minutes and was really nice and crispy. Probably the crispiest calamari I've ever had. Almost like fresh pork rinds crispy... which is much better than getting surprised by soggy, rubbery calamari. It was served with lemon and lime wedges. Very good tartar sauce. Might be good if they offered cocktail sauce with it as well, but I prefer mine with just tartar. After eating, I ordered the crème brûlée (as I always do if it's on a menu). It was good, but there wasn't enough vanilla and it wasn't as dense as it should be, but good nonetheless. The eating area is somewhat small and the bar has room for around 8 people. The whole place could fit maybe 30 guests, but during my stay I never saw it full. Wish I had more time to try other food options, they had some good looking ones! Wish I had snapped pictures of the menu because the pictures here on Yelp are very outdated and they no longer have the same menu pictured. Glad they didn't have a mandatory gratuity charge like the Bombay Brasserie did across the hall.
Ordered the curry scrambled eggs for breakfast, Very interesting and flavorful. Service is immaculate
I stopped in here because they offered Indian food, which I really like. I had a vodka martini with the Indian chicken dish, and a side of Brussel sprouts. Was really good. The dish had just a hint of spice, which worked out well! I would definitely stop by here again.
We are so lucky that the hotel had a chef's special menu for the night we were staying at the TAj. This was no doubt the best chicken korma and malabar parantha i ever had!!! Soooo good. The curry leaves and the tadka at the top was soul satisfying!!!!! The chef Mr. George was so humble and nice to talk to. We also had prawns for appetizer- again AMAZING! Being food lovers, eating here was the highlight of our trip! We obviously took extra malabar paranthas because they were perfectly cooked and complimented the korma so well. Ended with mango mousse which was heavenly so we ordered twice Thanks Chef!!! We slept like babies that night after such a happy meal!!!
I stopped in for dinner on a weeknight in January. It was a random selection, I just looked at nearby restaurants as I was walking back to my hotel near Union Square from a long day of walking, museums, etc. The bistro was the perfect escape -- since I arrived around 6pm, it was fairly empty, just a few people at the bar and about 3 or 4 tables of singles/doubles. I ordered a glass of cabernet and it was wonderful, the bartender and waiter were very attentive. The room is very relaxing, this would also be a good place just to stop for a drink. I had the three cheese ravioli with brown butter and tomato compote -- delicious! They bring you a nice basket of sourdough and butter, no charge (I did partake, having done 25K steps worth of walking). Service was great, I would visit again for sure.