In Situ (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Corey Lee |
| Defunct | 2021 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Fine dining |
In Situ was a dining establishment located within the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, inaugurated in 2016 by chef and proprietor Corey Lee (chef), who is also recognized for his 3-Michelin-starred venue Benu. Diverging from conventional fine dining, In Situ's offerings consisted of meticulously recreated signature dishes from celebrated chefs worldwide, establishing Lee in the dual role of chef and curator. The restaurant functioned under a five-year agreement at SFMOMA and ceased operations in 2021.
Critical response
Upon opening, In Situ received widespread praise, earning the title of "restaurant of the year" from the San Francisco Chronicle and being honored as "America's Most Original New Restaurant" by The New York Times. It was awarded a Michelin star in 2017 and secured a James Beard Restaurant Design Award in 2018.