543716 Tue Jul 29 17:30:48 -0700 2008 8 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 3913004 I have reservations for Friday night at Ame. But now I'm wondering if Slanted Door is a better choice. Any suggestions? Tue Jul 29 17:30:50 -0700 2008 23863 LAmonkeygirl 1 3913024 It depends on what you are looking for -- they are both very different experiences. Personally I'd choose Ame because I think it is more unique. Tue Jul 29 17:39:34 -0700 2008 3913004 82489 margieco 1 3913084 Amé's food is more refined as is the ambiance and service. Slanted Door has a better view and is more lively. Personally, I'd choose Amé, though it is likely to be more expensive. Have you looked at the on-line menus for each place? Tue Jul 29 17:55:50 -0700 2008 3913004 11277 Paul H 1 3913104 Ame's lovely but Slanted Door rocks. Eating at the bar at Slanted Door is a great experience but I don't love every table there. Ame's gorgeous inside but again, a few tables aren't desirable in my book. Both have great food though Slanted Door wins out for me because over and over again they deliver the same great stuff...whether that's spring rolls, ribs i live to chew on, or time tested reliables like claypot chicken or shaking beef....plus the bartenders make perfect cocktails - EVERY TIME! Tue Jul 29 18:04:58 -0700 2008 3913004 214342 deanpaul2 1 3913522 Slanted Door is my stand-by. I've been there twice as much as any other fine dining establishment in SF. Ame is wonderful and a deffinite notch above in overall restaurant quality, I think -- but you have to be more adventurous, and price-wise, I only go to when someone else is paying. Thankfully, tomorrow night, someone else will be paying and I will be going, so I will report back! :-D Tue Jul 29 20:24:17 -0700 2008 3913004 50041 whiner 1 3915686 Well, the point is moot. I called to see about reservations, and they were booked solid. Maybe lunch... Wed Jul 30 12:21:05 -0700 2008 3913004 23863 LAmonkeygirl 1 3915936 Don't be too sad about not getting a reservation. The dishes at Ame are much more unique, and beautifully presented. My one experience with food at Slanted Door included overpriced jasmine rice and chewy shaking beef. No thanks, I'll get my Vientmese fix in the Tenderloin. Drinks, on the other hand, have always been tasty. Of course, Ame's price point is enough reason not to frequent the restaurant, but since the debate between the two is a moot point enjoy your dinner. It should be great. Wed Jul 30 13:18:01 -0700 2008 3913004 11577 Pei 1 3917578 Had dinner at Ame this past night. Wonderful. The squash blossoms were phenominal as was the steak and the pork chop. I didn't try the sea bass sashimi but was told it was excellent. Truly, an outstanding meal. Thu Jul 31 01:30:40 -0700 2008 3913004 50041 whiner 1 3919369 I'd do Ame for dinner and lunch at Slanted Door! Thu Jul 31 13:18:15 -0700 2008 3913004 44765 dinnerout