Chef’s Counter Tasting - Vegan or Vegetarian A Seasonal Journey: The Chef’s Counter Tasting
Take a seat at the next to the kitchen for an intimate culinary journey. This experience celebrates the deep connection between our local farmers and the global flavors that inspire us.
Chef Greg Lutes weaves together often-foraged, peak-season ingredients with inventive techniques to create a menu that is both grounded in Northern California and worldly in its execution. To elevate your evening, our Sommelier has curated optional beverage pairings designed to perfectly complement each course.
Note: Our Chef’s Counter seats a maximum of 3 guests. For larger parties, we are delighted to provide this same immersive tasting experience at a table.
Guest Notes & FAQ
To ensure a seamless evening, your reservation is handled like a ticketed event. Your booking includes:
The Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu
20% Service Charge & 7% Employee Benefits Fee and All applicable taxes will be applied to your final bill.
Additional beverage pairings and selections will be available for purchase during your experience.
Dietary Needs & Policies
Accommodations: We pride ourselves on being inclusive and can accommodate almost any dietary restriction. Please note your specific needs when booking.
Cancellations: Much like a concert or theater ticket, these reservations are non-refundable but are fully transferable to another person.
Arrivals: We hold all reservations for a 15-minute grace period.
Payment: For any additions on the night of your visit, we accept all major credit cards and cash.
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Chef’s Counter Tasting Our Most Luxurious Experience
Join us for an intimate front-row seat to the kitchen. This 10-course journey is our premier tasting experience, featuring our most indulgent ingredients, including A5 Japanese Wagyu.
Take a seat at the counter as we celebrate the connection between our local farmers, fishing boats, and the global flavors that inspire our craft. Each course weaves together often-foraged, local treasures with international ingredients and inventive cooking techniques. To fully immerse yourself, we recommend our curated beverage pairings, designed to elevate each unique flavor profile.
The Details
The Setting: Our Chef’s Counter seats a maximum of 3 guests for a truly personal interaction. For larger parties, we are happy to provide this same 10-course experience at a table.
Dietary Needs: We are a kitchen of "yes"—vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan tastings are available upon request. Please note any restrictions when booking.
Please Note that a 20% service charge, a 7% employee benefits fee, and all applicable taxes will be applied to your final bill.
A Note on Your Booking
Much like a concert or theater performance, our tasting menu is a ticketed event. Reservations are non-refundable but are fully transferable to another guest if your plans change. We hold reservations for a 15-minute grace period and accept all major credit cards and cash for any additional selections.
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5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu Our 5-course journey is a premier tasting experience that honors our local landscape. Take a seat as we celebrate the connection between our local farmers, fishing boats, and the global flavors that inspire our craft. Each course weaves together often-foraged, local treasures with international ingredients and inventive cooking techniques. To fully immerse yourself, we recommend our curated beverage pairings, designed to elevate each unique flavor profile.
- Dietary Needs: We are a kitchen of "yes"—vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan tastings are available upon request. Please note any restrictions when booking.
Please note that this ticket does not include 20% service charge, a 7% employee benefits fee, and all applicable taxes and will be applied to your final bill.
A Note on Your Booking:
Much like a concert or theater performance, our tasting menu is a ticketed event. Reservations are non-refundable but are fully transferable to another guest if your plans change. We hold reservations for a 15-minute grace period and accept all major credit cards and cash for any additional selections.
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8 Course Spring Take a journey with us that expands to 8 course with options to supplement it further.
It's the best way to experience 3rd Cousin. The price does not include 7% local statutes fee, 20% service and SF tax which will be included the night of your dinner.
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Standard Reservation Cozy, intimate, and romantic—Chef Greg Lutes has created a unique, innovative dining destination in San Francisco's Bernal Heights.
Renowned for his signature Uni Crème Brûlée and a global approach to Californian Cuisine, Chef Lutes offers a daily changing menus that include a 5 course tasting with supplemental courses and our ala carte menu that showcases hyper-seasonal produce juxtaposed to include global flavors.
Take a journey of the senses with his curated tasting menu, or sit back and create your own experience.
We are proud to have been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from 2022–2025 and recognized by the Michelin Guide from 2021 to the present. Polished service and an extensive wine list make dining at 3rd Cousin an event to savor and remember.
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