I've seen two operas here and I absolutely love it...

I've seen two operas here and I absolutely love it. It's gorgeous on the outside, but even more gorgeous on the inside. Both shows I saw, I was seated in the balcony and the acoustics were great. The on-screen translations are also a very welcome addition.

I also love the way SF Opera treats their dress code: I usually show up in dark jeans and a collared shirt and have not been harassed once. Sure, many people dress very nicely, but those of us who don't are not harassed in any way.

My biggest gripe with this Opera house is how expensive it is. Although they tout their free standing section (no one wants to stand through the entirety of a 2 hour opera...), the cheapest seating is still pretty pricey. However, I think it's well worth it.