In Situ (restaurant)


In Situ is a restaurant located inside the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Its head chef is Corey Lee, who is also the owner and chef of the nearby 3-Michelin-star-rated Benu.
Unlike many fine dining restaurants, which seek to create unique culinary offerings, In Situ bases its menu on detailed reconstructions of signature dishes by other chefs from other restaurants. Lee's role in the restaurant is described in press coverage as both chef and curator.

Critical Response

In Situ received positive reviews in its first year of operation. It was named the "restaurant of the year" by the San Francisco Chronicle and "America's Most Original New Restaurant" by The New York Times.