"Actually, you enter the hotel, not through the former main entrance, but via a side door on Geary Street next to the valet. It's not the most striking way to arrive at such a luxurious destination. But when you make your way through the hotel's lobby and towards the former lobby, there's a surprise: a glorious center bar, packed with people, before you even arrive at the restaurant."
"(You can also reserve at Steph Curry's fancy Eighth Rule bourbon-driven bar, off to the side of the lobby. But buyer beware: you'll pay a pretty penny for that privilege.) The dining room at Bourbon Steak Once you ascend the stairs to the restaurant, the dining room delivers a commanding, elegant presence. Grand columns, cozy booths, potted palm trees, and descending globe chandeliers dominate the room, creating a space that impresses memorably."
"Conceived by design firm AvroKO, there's an innate sense of grandeur, ala the fictitious Harmonia Gardens. Yes, we could all break into a chorus of Hello, Dolly! This is not just another chain restaurant. It's touted as an elevated steakhouse, and, yes, celebrity chef Michael Mina oversees 11 of these chophouses. His Mina Group also now oversees more than 30 total restaurants, including Pabu Izakaya and International Smoke in San Francisco, and Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon."
Bourbon Steak at the Westin St. Francis exudes glamour from entry through the lobby to the restaurant. Guests enter via a side door on Geary Street near the valet and encounter a crowded, glorious center bar in the hotel's lobby. Reservations are optional, but arriving early is recommended to enjoy cocktails; the nearby Eighth Rule bourbon bar accepts reservations at a premium. The dining room features grand columns, cozy booths, potted palms, and descending globe chandeliers. Design firm AvroKO created an atmosphere of innate grandeur reminiscent of Harmonia Gardens. Celebrity chef Michael Mina oversees the Bourbon Steak locations and returns to a familiar culinary setting tied to his Aqua collaboration.
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