Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar - Modern Indian restaurant in San Francisco - 468 Castro St, USA

We decided to come to this very highly rated restaurant in the fun Castro neighborhood and we’re not disappointed and are to be able to heap more praise on it. This is some of the best Indian food I’ve had anywhere. Everything was made well, using local and organic when possible. The bengan bharta was tart, smoky, and smooth, while the coconut curry veggies were sweet, nutty, and so delicious. The cilantro sauce was better than usual, though the tamarind sauce was a little too thin. And the piña colada with coconut yogurt was quite an unusual treat. We’re already planning to return next week with our cousins.

Most of the food items tasted good and authentic. Shikanji and chai were great. Ambience and service is top notch. Except the Chicken 65. As a South Indian I would expect the chicken 65 to look and taste a similar way, but what was on the menu and what we received were two different things. The menu had the typical description of a chicken 65 ginger , garlic , curry leaves etc but what we received was a weird tasting dish with some curry slapped on chicken pieces. When I asked the waiter their answer was not satisfactory. I understand different chefs have different interpretations of a dish but this one is super misleading and tastes nothing like a chicken 65. I have attached an image for reference. We will go here again but I really wish they fix these dishes or remove them for the menu. These will only bring their rating down.

It almost seems too good to be true. Stays open late, food is incredible, service is absolutely marvelous. Love this place. Try the Paneer Korma!! And the cocktails are so unique AND DELICIOUS!

One of my favorite Indian restaurants in San Francisco!! The food is very delicious, the plating is beautiful, the decorations and ambiance are very good. The cocktails are also amazing. They have the best mango lassi as well.

It’s one of my favorite Indian restaurant. The food is so delicious. The staff is friendly and the place is clean. They brew their own beer and it’s really good.

This is the best Indian food I think I've ever had. The server was very nice and suggested delicious drinks and sides. Would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Indian food or to people looking to try it for the first time. I will be coming back here many times in the future. I cannot stress enough how absolutely lovely the food is.

I had really high hopes for this place given their extensive menu, great location, and service. The only thing that held me back from the 5th star was that even though I asked for mild, all the dishes were very spicy. I can handle it, but many others can’t and it’s disappointing to have the option and it not be followed.

Great. I hate to say how surprised I am. I walked by a million times and for whatever reason I just didn’t want to go in. The food great Staff great. Cute setting inside.