Restaurants in South San Francisco

“The best food i have ever have. The Kurdish guy was very very very extra very kind. When he knew that I am from Kuwait and spoke Arabic, he invited me to have tea and kunafa with ice cream and stuffed with saffron. The kunafa was very delicious. I really recommend this restaurant.”

“Tried Curry Pizza House in Kent, WA for the first time. Great flavors! Wonderful wings, Desi bread, and pizza! The mango lassis are yummy. Definitely check it out!”

“Absolutely amazing food . Came here on a trip from jersey and was recommended here . You won’t regret it .”

“The best vegan food Best ever service-our family go to for family events and every day dining ❤️”

“Banana Foster French toast and their freshly squeezed orange juice.”

“Delicious breakfast! Found Conchita by chance on way home from airport. We were starving and the “Los Dennys” (pancakes, eggs, bacon) was fantastic. Great friendly service. Love the cute coffee mugs and attractive table settings.”

“the coffee's good, the people are even better!”

“Got the lamb/beef wrap, very reasonable portion size, and the owner was so sweet. He gave us Turkish black tea on the house, which was fragrant, and when I asked what kind of tea it was because I liked it, he gave me more in a cup to go.”

“I've been to several Brazilian restaurants in the USA, but Cafe de Casa was some of the best food I've ever had. Delicious and simple food, well seasoned and at a great price for the quantity that comes from the meadows.”

“Let's start with the amazing food I had ,lets add the perfect service that it was provided by Marta Melendez, her smile and attitude was the best part ! Thank you Marta for your excellent service, the food was amazing ?! Marta keep the smile on her face ,even that I was a super busy day she was making us feel happy with her service! A big plus ,for the restaurant for having people like Marta!”

“Go early if you want their specials of the day. We arrived around 3pm and just missed out on their Apple empanadas. I love their beef, chicken or sweet potato empanadas as well as their pastries.”

“I just had a chai tea latte with almond milk and a breakfast croissant sandwich (egg, cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce) at Antigua Coffee Shop. The ladies here are so kind, the Christmas decorations are everything, and they’re playing Christmas music. If this is your favorite holiday and you’re in the city I’d check them out. 10/10 I’ll be back to try the banana French toast and omelettes.”

“The largest sandwich I’ve ever had at a deli, love the garlic spread. Excellent sandwich!”

“The food and the service was amazing! My family and I got the ravioli, hamburger, and Big Daddy sandwich and everything was delicious! Will definitely be back to try more items from their menu!”

“All the samiches at this spot are good! Highly recommend the Lobster Crab samich. They only have it on Tuesdays and Fridays.”

“La Tapatia makes The Best " Carnitas " I've ever tasted "Muy Bueno" I buy Some at least 4x a month with freshly made Corn Tortillas ummmm 👍”

“Great delicious food! Good portions! Cute atmosphere.”

“We stopped here while waiting to catch our flight because we had a while. It was super chill and a fun place. They had old pinball machines that we played and the ambiance was very cool and relaxed. Food was so yummy. Got the flatbread pizza and some fries to share. Very satisfied.”

“We travelled from Maryland to experience San Francisco, found this local restaurant within walking distance of our hotel, and decided to give it a try. It was well worth it! The staff was accommodating, attentive and very friendly. The food was exceptional! If you haven’t tried Mediterranean cuisine or love it, this is the place for you!”

“There are very few restaurants left that are like this in the Bay Area. What makes this place special?

It's not the delicious food. It's not the large portions. It's not the ample parking Andreas access. Maybe it's the 70s retro vibes?

It must be a combination of all the above AND the amazing staff. When I dine here, the staff always makes me feel like family. Or maybe a cherished customer?

I like this place.”

“I had a Provolone cheese sandwich today 1/11/25. It was delicious. Their garlic sauce and hot sauce are AMAZING! Definitely worth the wait. Good customer service as well. Thank you.”

“great coffee ☕ nice ambiance”

“I love this cafe. The team is outstanding despite some shortcomings. They truly make it up. For example: the place has no AC. It’s great most of the time unless it’s very hot, which has been the case lately. I haven’t met the owner yet. I would suggest changing their bread. The bread they use for the sandwiches just isn’t up to their standards. Overall, awesome coffee. Everyone on the team is just outstanding and patient. Keep up the great work!”

“First time here, had the French dip sandwich, it was good, the au jus was very tasty, slightly thicker than usual, the bread was okay, but would be better on a sourdough crusty roll that would hold the au jus better and not get so soggy.”

“Great Vibe, amazing staff. Great Bartenders, Love this place.”

“Small Place But Mama is cooking
Authentic Mexican Food
I ordered the Fish Fillet and Al Pastor
On a Plate with whole Beans Rice
Guacamole sour cream Piico Degayu
Corn Tortillas and picante sauce
Made to perfection
FYI this is not on the menu guys”

“Pretty small space, but they have a good selection and variety of beers on tap, and decent bar food. No-frills service - order at the bar, grab your beer, and they'll bring you your food order.”

“The sandwich is good. The overly sweet and commercial sauce masked the taste of the crispy chicken. Tasty roll with shrimp and fresh mint. Service that leaves something to be desired when placing the order. The lady who took our order should have had a smile and a friendlier approach. It was unpleasant. The restaurant has Wi-Fi but that is not accessible to customers. It was a categorical no to our request.”

“Satisfies Korean food craving.”

“Last week, my friends and I went to Traverse for a catch-up session during their happy hour, and we had a blast. We enjoyed playing table shuffleboard, which added a fun, competitive edge to our evening. Sipping on wine from their well-curated collection made the experience even better. The atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed yet lively gathering, and we all left with great memories. Traverse is definitely a spot worth revisiting for its enjoyable activities and excellent wine selection!”

“Very impressed and Edgar was awesome and super friendly.”

“Amazing!! Enjoyed our dinner very much! Chicken was so tender. The flavor was amazing. Definitely will eat here again!”

“First time coming here and I loved it. The waiters were attentive and the ambience was nice. I am looking forward to trying everything on their menu. I had the lamb this time. Everything was cooked perfectly. What a delicious and beautiful dish!”

“Living just two blocks away, I made it a weekly ritual to dine here, and it remains my absolute favorite spot for street tacos. While I miss the salsa bar, a casualty of the pandemic, it was heartening to find the tacos tasting just as delicious as they did six years ago during my recent work trip. It's reassuring to see that this gem is still thriving.”

“Another hole-in-the-wall, underrated but great tasting Northern China food restaurant in Bay area. Hidden away in an alley, minimal decor serving unpretentious noodle, soups, and Chinese pancakes and a lot more. If you're in the neighborhood, you need to give this place a try.?? *They serve most foods in takeout containers. Bypass this and focus on the food. I had to learn this ?”

“Amazing food, with friendly service. Had the breakfast burrito with carnitas and one with chorizo. Very delicious and they have there own sauce to come with it that you cannot find anywhere else. broccoli cheddar soup was tasty as well.”

“The pho, noticeably fragrant. 20 hours of simmering evident in the deepness of taste, buttery from the marrow drawn from bones. Clean and translucent broth, an indicator of quality. The wait time, a result of perfectly boiled-to-order rice noodles. What’s missing in decor is over-compensated by taste. Come for a rare-find bowl of solid noodle soup — no frills, but very simply delicious.”

“My coworker and I visited Anecdote for lunch and had a fantastic time. We enjoyed the **Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl**, with ahi tuna, steamed rice, and spicy mayo, and the **Summer Quinoa Bowl**, which my vegetarian coworker found both refreshing and filling. The meal was delicious, and we can’t wait to go back!”

“Great place to have lunch. I especially like to order the Curry chicken. It is the best in town! Try it and you won't be disappointed!”

“Went there for date night. Between the food, the service and the atmosphere, we were both made to feel special. Thank you Buon Gusto!”

“Consistently solid food and service. Our go-to neighborhood Chinese restaurant for eat-in or drlivery.”

“I like this place. Basic, no frills, Hawaiian BBQ. My favorite is the Shrimp Noodle soup. Large bowl of veggies' shrimp and super hot broth. Noodles on the side in the to go orders. Such nice noodles. Cooked perfectly so they finish cooking when you add them to the hot broth. Highly recommended. All of the other Hawaiian BBQ dishes also on the menu. Not much on atmosphere though.”

“Oh my goodness. Such a gem in the rough. Amazing food in the middle of an industrial area. I'm an old fat white guy, and the meal defeated me. For the first time in a long time, I needed a doggy bag. The Shawarma were delicious as were the pickled veggies and cole slaw. The Arabic coffee was to die for. So rich and thick!”

“While all the congees are good at Hing Lung Cafe in South SF, the pork liver congee truly stands out. It's a must-try dish that makes this cafe worth a visit!”

“The restaurant offers delicious dishes with generous portions. I tried the iron combination, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience !”

“The billionaire Servitje family of Mexico, led by Roberto Servitje, owns Grupo Bimbo, Mexico's largest bakery company. This is the best explanation why so many people that work from So City are from there?”

“We had a 5-hour layover in San Fran late at night when the airport restaurants were all closed. So we ubered to the closest IHOP open all night. I know it's late at night but our server never smiled or said thank you. One time. Food was good. Restaurant was clean. Service was fast.”

“Love ❤️ it. Missed it so much since we don’t have in Alberta”

“Do you remember? We used to have a Denny's in Japantown SF. That place was great for a meal after clubbing and seeing the same people you just partied with. That was the best part, seeing familiar faces. Fast forward to today. Coffee is $4.29. We had the T-bone steak and eggs $23.19, berry vanilla crepe breakfast $17 and chicken fried steak breakfast $18. The food was OK. The service was a bit slow because the place was full at lunchtime. Overall, not bad. Good job crew at Denny's.”

“This has always been one of my go-to spots, especially for late night snacks. I love that this is one of the few places still open 24 hours.
The food is always freshly made with each order. Service is hit or miss.”

“First of all, give all the staff here raises!!! They set standards for fast food restaurants and make sure you’re taken care of. They always take the time to small talk with me and ask how I’m doing! Thank you for your care after my late nights at work!!!”

“I cannot say enough about The Cake Queen and Coffee Bar. The cake was just what we wanted. They worked with me, making everything easy. The taste of the cake was equally amazing and received rave reviews at my nieces baby shower.”

“Mike & Ken’s Deli, my son wanted a turkey sandwich, we drove to Little Luca, it was 5:30 PM. The place closed at 4:00PM. We drove around after looking for a sandwich place open, the map suggest to try the Mike & Ken’s Deli. I was happy to see a couple of Cop vehicles outside the deli, (always a good sign that the food is good) there was a few orders ahead and it was 11 minutes for
my turn. My son went for the Turkey and Provolone sandwich on soft roll, they were out of it so we went for the warmed sourdough instead. Nice people making the sandwich with large selection of salads, breakfast and sandwiches. The deli is like a small liquor store serving beer with lottery ticket machine available.”

“I don’t normally give 5 star ratings but feel this place deserves it. It’s a hidden gem in downtown South San Francisco that serves authentic, unpretentious Salvadoran (and Mexican) food. The pupusas (we had the ones with pork, cheese and beans) were absolutely delicious and inexpensive. They go well with the house coleslaw and the mild chili sauce. The Salvadoran enchiladas (more like tacos) were very good as well. The best part of this restaurant is the staff, who are warm, generous, and kind. They really make you feel this is neighborhood place. We will definitely return to sample more items on the menu.

Parking: Paid street parking in front of the restaurant”

“Very friendly staff and delicious food. The variety is great! Definitely a go to place if you like Sushi 🍣 🤙🥇”

“Love Raymonds!! Love bringing home warm freshly baked bread!! The best! Everyone is so nice! And sometimes you get to see and chat with Raymond !”

“The best Shabu in San Jose and located in the perfect part of San Jose in Japantown, we love coming here to eat Shabu, it is so delicious. I highly recommend it *****five stars the owner Richard treat’s us great with so much hospitality, we just feel so welcomed and will continue to frequent his establishment.”

“I've worked with BTB and Feda many times now and I'm never disappointed. Excellent variety to fit all dietary restrictions. Flavorful, nutritious options. And super communicative, clear, and easy to work with. I'd recco Beyond the Border to anyone planning a casual, fun event.”

“Villa del Sol specialty is the Argentine asado (Argentine BBQ), I highly recommend their grill asado for two. It comes with a variety of meat, chicken, pork, sausages & sweetbread.”

“I have been going to Darby Dans since it first opened in the 70's. The place had a small counter and a few women working there. No longer live in California. Plus , moved out of the bay area years ago. I have been there at least one time a year since they opened.”

“Luigi's is great! Deli sandwiches or a burger or cheese steak off the grill, you can't go wrong! Their specialty sandwiches are the best... Try a Forklift or a California Club. Also there's a salad bar. Best sandwich in SSF and that is saying something!”

“Excellent pizza, will try again. Pizza crust is authentic, masala is fresh.”

“Staple food since I was in high school. Although the prices did increase like every other place the quality and portions are great. Loco Moco and beef ribs are top tier. Chicken katsu portion is huge even while ordering the mini plate”

“Yummy 😋 and good place! And friendly staff”

“This review is solely on food as it's a food truck and it's service and atmosphere is about as good as any food truck around that being said for me their food is really really good their El pastor and carnitas is delicious their carne asada is flavorful so that equals to very good tacos and burritos which is all I've had from this spot. Def worth going out the way a lil bit to get food from this truck. ??”

“The chicken sandwich is so large and delicious. I had the level 3. Pretty spicy, but then again I crave the heat. Next time I’m doing the level 4.”

“Sooooooooo good!!!! Everything is literally so tasty. Can’t wait to eat here again soon! Thank you for showing me my first chica morada drink! So refreshing and delicious!”

“The cupcakes tasted delicious, especially the Dulce Salted Egg. They were spongy, moist, and right level of sweetness. The ube latte is a must. I tried it without boba or coconut jelly because did not want these toppings to influence or override the drink. Very satisfied!”

“Friendly staff and good service”

“The burgers are delicious 😋”

“This Cajun and Chinese food mixed is unique and special. The food is excellent and well prepared. The dumplings are the best and very well prepared, better than other places and you have the soup inside each dumpling, which is well done. And the green string Beans was at the right tenderness. The problem is the parking… and the location is not the best

Parking: Parking is difficult to find but every other city is the same”

“Ive been to Pizza King twice in the last 5 months and my experince was AMAZING! The people there treat you like family and will help you understand the menu and food to the best of there abilitys. If you want True Culture food and Flavorfull Curry's, Nan bread enfused on Pizza's this place has a Kings Ransom in Good Food. Im sure to continue going If I can make it again. Unfortunatly I only can go when Im going to the SF Airport and that is very rare. I wish I could go more often. The Food is So delishous Try any Pizza with Chicken Curry on the side and dip the pizza crust in the Curry its So YUMMY! ask for there side spices and Condiment bottels for flavors that will make your tastebuds pop like the 4 of July. Have a Happy Vaisikhi Brothers of Pizza King we Love You and we Love your Amazing Food! May God Bless your hands and your Business!”

“Booked a private event for my daughters birthday party and was blown away by the fabulous food and great venue. There was plenty of food and space for our multi-generational family. Easy to find, park, with handicap access. Thao and Monica were wonderful and answered my many questions to ensure all our needs were met!”

“second time here, love the Ramon Biria with a side order of Quesabiria.”

“First time here….Mexican sandwich with carnitas… OMG so delicious”

“this place is great!! what a change up to boring old pizza. every one should try it at least once. and the owner is amazing !@@

Wheelchair accessibility: is accessible for evryone”

“This is probably (out of the many Peet's locations in the Bay Area I have been too) my favorite! The baristas are always on top of orders, and my coffee is always perfect! A nice seating area is present if you want to do work, read a book, or whatever you need to do sitting down.”

“One of the best Starbucks. Sucks you can’t dine in due to pandemic”

“The Big Carl was missing the signature 1000 island dressing that makes it like the big mac as I've seen commercials for now. But the other ingredients were high quality for what it did have.”

“The best Pizza and the workers are very frandley.”

“they have good pizza ..love their crust.”

“Delicious, friendly and 100% authentic! 🇲🇽🥖🥮”

“Food is excellent as we ordered tacos and a torta. We ordered the special namesake torta and it was very good and large. It had hot dogs on it and all sorts of other ingredients. But the winner was both the pollo and al pastor tacos with real good sauce and it was moist and delicious. I would recommend ordering it spicy as medium was very mild. It’s a food truck kitty corner from the see’s factory on El Camino. All the tortillas are made fresh on the spot.”

“We were waiting for this place to reopen for so long and when they finally did, we were so excited!! Hands down the best pupusas in the area!! The quesabirria pupusas are 10/10!!”

“Super fast service from the Master boba technician and awesome crew ❤️❤️❤️”

“Arrived Sunday night, but no one was in the office but the lights were on. Saw the sign and decided to come back in the morning. Arrived at 7:30 was let in. Nice easy pull through dock but very small yard to maneuver through.”

“Stopped in for a quick bite, seated quickly, and drinks also came quickly. Food was well prepared but lacked a lil on serving size. Overall delicious and prices were not too bad.”

“Mango juice tastes so good! Eggettes so soft!”

“nice food and cold beer.”

“Love The Hangar and so happy it opened as I’m lucky enough to work next door. Everything I’ve ordered so far has been high quality and tasty. I’ve tried the salad bar, tuna melt and japchae noodles. I find the prices reasonable for the area and quality. The entire space is very well decorated and designed. Can’t wait for the bar to open upstairs, check out the upstairs patio too. Oh also the coffee bar is really good too, thanks Eugene!”

“I always get good food and great service. Take out or dine in .”

“I've been staying and working in South San Francisco this week without a car. Have dined there for lunch 2 days in a row now, and both days I also brought back dinner to my hotel for the evening. Everything has been delicious with fresh ingredients. Really creative and elevated offerings for a quick service restaurant. The salmon was especially amazing! I had 2 really dismal experiences earlier in the week with Doordash and only wish I had tried Foundry & Lux sooner. I'll be back tomorrow before heading back home on Saturday 😀”

“The food here is amazing. I'm not a review leaver but this food was so good I had to say something. The salmon was incredible for such an affordable price. Staff were so kind and patient with me while I looked over the menu. Everything is so fresh. If I could come down here every day I would. So amazing 10/10 perfect lunch spot or post workout meal. Cannot wait to come back. #obsessssed”

“Is a good Hidden Gem of South City. There are lots of taquerias, and some of them have their own niche, Los metates is no different. This place makes their own sauces, Albeit the variety of salsas is not so vast as what you would say a Pancho Villa would have, but the food quality of the meats and how they prepare everything is second-to-none! It's a very good high quality taqueria!!!”

“It doesn't matter whether you come here or Daly city locations Both are Excellent ?. Today we had the chicken enchiladas ; ?. The beans are so creamy and smooth. The rice is so flavorful. Chicken is tender and juicy. ..... Amazing!!”

“Worked at a Golf Country Club that only served Wedemeyer bread. The bread is delicious and very hardy, much better quality/taste than Acme Bakery. I highly recommend Wedemeyer Bakery”

“I had a Provolone cheese sandwich today 1/11/25. It was delicious. Their garlic sauce and hot sauce are AMAZING! Definitely worth the wait. Good customer service as well. Thank you.”

“Let's start with the amazing food I had ,lets add the perfect service that it was provided by Marta Melendez, her smile and attitude was the best part ! Thank you Marta for your excellent service, the food was amazing ?! Marta keep the smile on her face ,even that I was a super busy day she was making us feel happy with her service! A big plus ,for the restaurant for having people like Marta!”

“Went there for date night. Between the food, the service and the atmosphere, we were both made to feel special. Thank you Buon Gusto!”

“Amazing!! Enjoyed our dinner very much! Chicken was so tender. The flavor was amazing. Definitely will eat here again!”

“Amazing craft roasted coffee. Owner Marcel and the baristas always take time to tell you about the roast and suggest a blend. If you're familiar with Ikon from a farmer's market, it's definitely worth a trip to the cafe, which is located in the roastery. The pour-overs (only available at the cafe) and the chill atmosphere make the cafe my favorite go-to coffee place.”

“Absolutely amazing food . Came here on a trip from jersey and was recommended here . You won’t regret it .”

“Good chicken tenders - piping hot and crispy. Fries are sorta meh - not crispy enough and a little too thick for my liking. Dipping sauces have nice variety and the Star sauce and truffle aioli were both delicious. Ordered from a kiosk so basically no human interaction.”

“Do you remember? We used to have a Denny's in Japantown SF. That place was great for a meal after clubbing and seeing the same people you just partied with. That was the best part, seeing familiar faces. Fast forward to today. Coffee is $4.29. We had the T-bone steak and eggs $23.19, berry vanilla crepe breakfast $17 and chicken fried steak breakfast $18. The food was OK. The service was a bit slow because the place was full at lunchtime. Overall, not bad. Good job crew at Denny's.”

“Have spent 2 weeks in frisco, eaten at 20+ restaurants all over the city spent a small fortune. This meal was the 1st time we have both been satisfied with the food and we are not fussy people. We'll done guys shame it's our last day here.”

“Most times you will see people celebrate a birthday or a funeral.

The food is decent and the staff are pleasant

Bill was around $30 a head

Some of the seafood was quite good

They have crab but no crackers or scissors to open the shell

Do NOT try and crack the crab with you teeth”

“We had a 5-hour layover in San Fran late at night when the airport restaurants were all closed. So we ubered to the closest IHOP open all night. I know it's late at night but our server never smiled or said thank you. One time. Food was good. Restaurant was clean. Service was fast.”

“Banana Foster French toast and their freshly squeezed orange juice.”

“I had a Provolone cheese sandwich today 1/11/25. It was delicious. Their garlic sauce and hot sauce are AMAZING! Definitely worth the wait. Good customer service as well. Thank you.”

“I just had a chai tea latte with almond milk and a breakfast croissant sandwich (egg, cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce) at Antigua Coffee Shop. The ladies here are so kind, the Christmas decorations are everything, and they’re playing Christmas music. If this is your favorite holiday and you’re in the city I’d check them out. 10/10 I’ll be back to try the banana French toast and omelettes.”

“Amazing!! Enjoyed our dinner very much! Chicken was so tender. The flavor was amazing. Definitely will eat here again!”

“There service was decent compared to other mc Donalds

Kid-friendliness: Yes kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair accessable”

“I love this cafe. The team is outstanding despite some shortcomings. They truly make it up. For example: the place has no AC. It’s great most of the time unless it’s very hot, which has been the case lately. I haven’t met the owner yet. I would suggest changing their bread. The bread they use for the sandwiches just isn’t up to their standards. Overall, awesome coffee. Everyone on the team is just outstanding and patient. Keep up the great work!”

“Got the lamb/beef wrap, very reasonable portion size, and the owner was so sweet. He gave us Turkish black tea on the house, which was fragrant, and when I asked what kind of tea it was because I liked it, he gave me more in a cup to go.”

“family friendly great customer service”

“Super fast and friendly and super yummy all the food!”