What a fine, witty mind chef Kent Rathbun possesses. This is fine dining at its most inventive. But he's also fluent in Asian food, and his menu is a frisky marriage of the two. Abacus is a sharp-looking showplace that's a worthy complement to the food. San Francisco's Engstrom Design Group created a gorgeous, serene environment, balancing minimalism with warmth, exemplified by the bar's raspberry suede stools and matching walls.
Rooms become chambers.
Lighting is divine. When you eat here, you are as beautiful as the food on your plate. Essential on weekends. Solid but uninspired. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement.