Atelier Crenn - Good choice for Solo Diner?

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Hey all, I will be back again briefly for a weekend in June and have reservations for Atelier Crenn. Just curious what the atmosphere is like, is it a good place for a solo diner/awkward/cramped/loud/quiet? Really curious to try out Chef Crenn's cooking, so hoping to hear positive feedback. TIA!

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Atelier Crenn
3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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It is serene and comfortable but not a lot of fun compared to sitting at the bar somewhere with a view of the kitchen (Incanto, SPQR, even NOPA).

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SPQR
1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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I ate there solo a few weeks ago. My experience there felt a lot more personal than some of the other upscales I've dined at solo, as both Dominique Crenn and her dessert chef came out to talk to each table individually. 

The atmosphere at Atelier Crenn is quiet and comfortable. They seated me with a view of the room so I could see what was going on. They do not have a bar which views into the kitchen, which is a shame, because I would really love to know how they make some of these wonderful creations.

The food was excellent, and I highly recommend the tasting menu if you want to sample what the kitchen is capable of.

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Atelier Crenn
3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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As a solo diner in San Francisco (eating alone is frequent at per my job hours), I find these places to be most accommodating, helpful, and delicious:

1) NOPA - Pork chop, fried anything in season, sardines, butterscotch icebox tart, drinks

2) NOJO - Anything on a skewer, dessert, sake/beer

3) Locanda (in the Mission) - kind of expensive, but execution level is high. Any pasta, cocktails, ricotta fritters with thyme/lemon

4) HECHO - make sure you ask the Chef for his selection, tuna tartare, skewered kalbi ribs, uni, sake/tequila selections

5) Sons and Daughters - quiet, romantic, casual; give into the Chef's tasting menu of that day, and make sure to ask for extras of their house prepared rols

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Locanda
557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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I know this was almost a year ago but I am wondering how things went at Atelier Crenn. Having a ridiculously hard time finding someone to go there with me, so I'm thinking about going alone. 

I am not a good solo diner, however, so I'm a bit nervous. Would probably need to bring something to read.

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