The best Restaurants in South San Francisco ranking of January 2025

255 restaurant menus in South San Francisco, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Darby Dan's Gourmet Sandwiches
Darby Dan's Gourmet Sandwiches
86/100 (621 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
American
Deli
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Crab
Fast food
American
Deli
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Burger King
Burger King
70/100 (615 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Fast and..."
Willy SotoMorales
"What I like about Burger King is the fast Drive Thru service 🚀🚀 they have also the $4,$5,and $6 whopper combo specials all come with fries and..."
DO MNT
"Very neat and welcoming restaurant. They provide generous portions and for inexpensive prices. We liked the food very much and the staff were super..."
Porter Farmer
Sky Dragon Restaurant
Sky Dragon Restaurant
84/100 (606 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Asian
Chinese
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Yummy food! Only downfall is no delivery but we're close enough to pick up. Well worth it. They can do some food without MSG if..."
Carmen Canessa-Herrera
"I have alway enjoyed Sky Dragon. Great local Chinese food. Have never had an issue. I call it a great hole in the wall. Do more take out then dine..."
Joann Eremeyeff
"We came to this restaurant for a meeting. we heard about this spot from many people. Well, we were not disappointed. The staff were extremely nice..."
Rayan O
"The food is very good and the prices are reasonable. I am glad I found this place, I’m sure I’ll become a regular. The waitress was nice and..."
Jay Sar
"Good food. Crispy sweet & sour pork, tasty broccoli beef, loaded pork fried rice & perfectly steamed white..."
Saharah Friztgerald
"First time here NOT dissapointed. Food is great and reasonably priced. I will definately keep coming back. Tasty and large amount of..."
chacha deluna
Denny's
Denny's
77/100 (569 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Pancakes
Toasts
Cakes
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Breakfast
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always very polite when I go in to pick up my order. The guy has great customer service skills! Puts a smile on my face when I wasn't smiling..."
BeBee Frias
"The waitress on shift tonight, I thought did a great job. Very professional and attentive to the customers in the restaurant. I would also like to..."
Michael Ohare
"Great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner. They're located just outside of SFO, so that's..."
Dhivya Ravindran
"I’m not ashamed to admit that Denny’s is a guilty pleasure of mine when traveling. This one is one of the better ones (location is right outside..."
Mike Lewis
"Outdoor seating. Everything was individually wrapped, silverware, salt, pepper, hot sauce, syrup,. Friendly and thankful..."
Julie Lucito
"The outside dining area is not too bad. Tents, wooden boards & some pvc piping are used to hold up the structure. They put a speaker outside to make..."
fallendarkangelley22
"Food was what I had expected it to be and service was very good this time..."
David Vibat
"This Denny's is great. The service is excellent and the food was prepared quickly and just right. At this time there is indoor and outdoor..."
Matthew Gariano
Spruce Cafe
Spruce Cafe
87/100 (562 ratings)
Restaurants
French
American
French
American
Lunch
Breakfast
American
French
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Literally the best coffee I have ever had in my life. I was completely caught off guard by the delicious coffee..."
Tai Tirzah
"Nice place with good coffee and friendly service. The pastries are a also a treat and have a nice..."
Oscar Flores
"Great little cafe bakery in south city. I had a tasty cinnamon bun and cookies. They're coffee options also very..."
Erick
"Tried Havana Cappuccino and Cheesecake. Good coffee..."
gaurav kakade
Fort Mckinley
Fort Mckinley
70/100 (559 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Filipino
Filipino
Lunch
Dinner
Salad
Crab
Kare kare
Fried rice
Pork
Sisig
Sit down
Asian
Filipino
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
La Tapatia
La Tapatia
91/100 (549 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Superbowl Sunday. I want some Nachos! I've been coming to La Tapia for 10 years and have been coming in once every 2 weeks. Why? To buy half a pint..."
Donny P
"I might be a little biased, because I've been going here since my teens. There really isn't anything special about this little mexican grocery/deli..."
Timothy Wong
"Not enough words to describe how GREAT this place is. Real Mexican food, Family owned business sine early 70’s. We love this place soo much that..."
Isaac Paiz
"I am hesitant to share my thoughts on this Taqueria as its a fave and its already crazy busy as it is. My mom and I stopped by to pick up a lb of..."
Karen Anderson
"Excellent food, very kind employees, always good atmosphere. They charge convenient prices and the food quality is fantastic...."
Ruben Martin
Korean Bbq House
Korean Bbq House
75/100 (526 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Kosher
Barbecue
Kosher
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
El Zocalo Restaurant
El Zocalo Restaurant
71/100 (526 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Central American
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Central American
Spanish
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Central American
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
"I love this place. price and quality very..."
Kazutoshi Hirata
"This place has a very good food And service,recommended..."
Juan Barientos
"I really like all the..."
REBECCA P. GARZA MEV
Peet's Coffee
Peet's Coffee
90/100 (523 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Dinner
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
47 Hills Brewing Company
47 Hills Brewing Company
75/100 (514 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Brew Pub
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Spicy Habanero Chicken Wings
Mediterranean Cobb Salad
Quesadilla
Wagyu Burger
Beer
Carne Asada Fries
Juice
Brisket Sandwich
Cider
Wagyu Beef Burger
Shoestring Fries
Oyster
Queso Birria
Cobb Salad with Chicken
Tried Tip
Bourbon Oysters
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
New Golden Wok Restaurant (vision Dumpling)
New Golden Wok Restaurant (vision Dumpling)
88/100 (511 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Lunch
Dinner
Hong Kong Style Pan Fry Noodle
Korean Chicken Wings 10
Shrimp w Mixed Vegetable
Peking Spareribs
Orange chicken
Spicy Double Mushrooms Chicken
L Curry Chicken
Chicken Lettuce Cup
香茄鸡虾 Basil Eggplant w Chicken and Prawns
虾饺 Shrimp Dumpling Ha Gao
棒棒糖鸡 lollipop chicken
Shumai
Vegetable Pan Fry Noodle
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
String Beans with Prawns Chicken & Beef Lunch Special
Kung Pao
Chow Mein
Honey Walnut Prawns
Beef Chow Fun with Black Bean Sauce
Chicken w String Beans
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
"Delicious food, easy to order. Everything is made fresh! They have vegan options and just started having grocery’s available. You have to text or..."
Rick Ip
"Good hole in the wall chinese. Family owned. I always get the garlic chicken over rice for $8.95. Amazing..."
Ryan Tang
"I used to eat there a lot in 70'-78' & was my fave Chinese Restuarant. Always ordered their Won Ton & Noodles Soup & on the side Hot Mustard mixed..."
Blake Inouye
"I like this place! They have excellent food, their menu is decent, The cook in that spot is well trained, I like a lot trying all their food. The..."
David Watts
"I’ve been going here and getting delivery for 10 yrs maybe 20 yrs. Best Chinese Food Ever!! I love it and so do my..."
Deb Davis
"Am always happy with the service and food. I order for dinner at least twice a week to take home when I want home cooked meal without cooking. The..."
lakita dog
"They serve big dishes and for convenient prices. very welcoming employees. Highly..."
Joseph Shaw
Copper Chimney
Copper Chimney
81/100 (505 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Tikka Masala
Indian
Asian
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Togo's
79/100 (505 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Hula Hoops
Hula Hoops
87/100 (502 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Polynesian
Hawaiian
Filipino
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Filipino
Asian
Private Dining
Live Music
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Pls visit hula hoops restaurant. They have the best food and drinks in..."
Mark Igno
"Great food and cool ambiance! Went for happy hour! Will try dinner and entertainment next time! Great..."
Bert Magos
"Great vibe, the food was delicious! Definitely stopping by next time I’m back in San Francisco..."
Evelyn Lopez
"Tasty food and..."
Vindi Chang
"Good ambiance and..."
Angela Rodriguez Flynn
"We went to Hula Hoops to have a goodbye dinner with some friends. Despite the weather being a little chilly, the staff warmed us right up with their..."
John Morris
"Stumble upon this place on my way to get some pastries. The drinks I had were amazing. The bartenders and host were so welcoming. Thought I was going..."
Karina Arevalos
"Really cute place. Everyone is super friendly the food is good. Check it..."
D Men
"We ordered teriyaki steak, loco moco, pineapple smoothie, kimchi fried rice and all tasted really..."
JAEHO KIM
Bravo Pizza
Bravo Pizza
79/100 (500 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Lunch
Dinner
Pizza
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The location on Grand in South San Francisco is excellent. It is located in the downtown area with sufficient parking. I would consider it a locals..."
Martha D
"Great pizza! Usually have the tortellini Alfredo. Service excellent and large selection of beer and..."
Bob Donnelly
"Food was amazing. Eggplant was..."
Kendra Daye
"Surprisingly good pizza for a little unassuming pizza parlor. Service is good, even though the people are not very friendly. Prices are good too. I..."
Marty Roth
"Great crust and flavor, highly recommend. I will be..."
Derek Baker
"The food was fast and amazing. The drinks were nice and strong..."
James Taylor
La Torta Sabrosa
La Torta Sabrosa
77/100 (499 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Sit down
American
Cheap Eats
"Just found this place when taking a walk and looking for a place for quick bite. Tried their burrito and nachos and absolutely love the food. Also..."
Mitesh Shah
"The place is wonderful and spacious, the food was delightful and the prices were very affordable. quickly, effective service and very personal staff...."
Hiram Waller
"They serve large dishes and for reasonable pricing. kind owner. I recommend this..."
Brenden Myers
"Finest spot to grab something when in a hurry. Their customer service is fast, rates are convenient, great atmosphere. Will visit here..."
Dillon Clarke
"Exquisite tortas! Such tasty Mexican food.. Diferents and delicious spicy kind of salsas! Clean and efficiently..."
Eneyda Leon
"Great food and great taste! Nice people and recommend coming..."
Jonathan Torres
Ed's Diner
Ed's Diner
88/100 (497 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
American
Diner
American
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Toasts
Omelette
Sit down
American
Diner
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Starbucks
Starbucks
74/100 (493 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Takeout
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"I love the wonderful team at the Gateway Starbucks! Always super pleasant and friendly. Always greet me by name and they’re cold brew is on point!..."
Debbie Newman
"Great staff!!! Employees going the extra mile to make sure you are..."
johanna herrera
"Great coffee small shop but has a liqour store wendys and starbucks all in the same building overall it was great..."
Jr servin
"Good service, great..."
Alex S
Cafe Bunn Mi
Cafe Bunn Mi
79/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Bun Bo Hue
Beef Stew Noodle
Combination BBQ Pho
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Bahn MI w Fish
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Lemongrass Steak BBQ Pho with Beef Broth
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Grilled Pork Sandwich
Thai Iced Tea
Spicy Beef Pho
French Fries
Vermicelli Bowl
Fish Banh MI
Crispy Duck Sandwich
Eye Round Steak Pho
Five Spice Chicken Salad
Crunchy Nem Rolls
Garlic Noodles w Shaken Beef
Five Spice Chicken Garlic Noodles
"Excellent Noodle Bowls, and veggie rolls. We got there close to closing and unfortunately they had run out of buns - Steve wanted to try the duck..."
Debbie Zack Rogers
"Counter service with big board of yummy options - sandwiches, pho, rolls, noodles, rice dishes - yummy. We had the crispy duck, spring rolls and..."
Pamela J Dickerman
"Delicious! One of the best banh mi I've ever had! I had the grilled pork one; my friend told me the crispy duck is really good too so I'll try that..."
Esther Du
"Quick and easy place for Vietnamese food! Easy menu, walk up order and they bring you food out. Prices a tad high for what it is but food is good..."
Cindy Tsai
"Wow, I'm blown away. Wasn't expecting much going to it, but the cafe does everything on point: tasty Vietnamese drinks laid out on a cooler, big..."
Andrew Jaru
"April 2018: Back again. Tried the 5 spice chicken salad. Still 5 🌟. December 2017: tried the pho. Was very good. Enjoyed the grilled pork..."
Ken Wong
"Three different dishes. All..."
K Verb
"How pho should taste!... surprised at just how good the food..."
Nick Smith
"Glad I found a spot closer to home that serves a killer Bahn Mi sandwich and Imperial rolls similar to my go to spot in downtown SF. Definitely would..."
David Vibat
Thai Original Bbq
Thai Original Bbq
79/100 (479 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Thai
Lunch
Dinner
Fried rice
Sit down
Thai
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
"Pretty good for a quick fast food bite! A bit heavy. The shrimp in the pad thai were actually really good, egg rolls and tea were also tasty...."
Jennifer Hogan
"BestThai spot around! Food is always..."
Vanessa Estrada
"The place serves big portions and for convenient rates. very nice employees...."
Lynn Martin
"Food is still delicious but sadly they are moving to another location due to lot they sit on is being torn down to become a Mercedes dealership. We..."
Carey Yip
"Nice spot! Fish tank was mesmerizing, BBQ ribs were phenomenal. The pad thai noodles were okay, better than I could make at home, but not quite a jaw..."
M. Josh Roberts
"Food tastes great. They give you good portion sizes and the prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend...."
Alyssa
Ling Nam Restaurant
Ling Nam Restaurant
70/100 (476 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Noodle
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Whenever I'm in Pacifica, I always look for Filipino breakfast places. Specifically longanisa with garlic rice and egg. This place satisfied the..."
Crystal Moon
"Let's be honest. What people go here for, is for Star Bread. The prices are so cheap here. We bought the 25 piece and it's only 10$. The most you can..."
Mike Nguyen
"Cannot wait to open in public. Really missed the star bread and all the silogz..."
Doris Dablo
"You have to go when the little old lady is the cook she is the one that makes the food so delicious. If you want star bread you have to be there when..."
Knotty Unicorn
"Amazing Filipino food in the bay area! We always drive here for 1+ hour and we’re never let down by the food we got! Amazing Silog with garlic rice..."
Melvyn sutiono
"Dope place to go late at night for a late dinner with friends. Most popular product here though is probably the Star Bread which you can bring to any..."
Rezzo Calamucha
"The food is always good. They just need to clean the place better and up date the place. Been coming here since they opened at it's still the same..."
Tic Shooter
Barnzu
Barnzu
84/100 (466 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Dinner
Asian
Korean
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic amazing food and the rice beer tastes amazing!! Staff were so friendly!! Highly..."
Vicky Atkinson
"Delicious Korean food and super friendly staff. We tried a few of the popular items off of the menu and all of them were great. Kimchi fried rice is..."
Stipe Lasic
"Sat by the window. Had the seafood noodle soup — def recommend. The fried Brussels sprouts, not so much. Staff is super friendly and tunes they..."
Alejandra Santamaria
"Very good food - but when they called to inform us of the prix fix Valentine's day menu they told me it was $45/pp. When the bill came it was..."
Josh Resnik
"I came here with a reservation and really liked it! We got seated immediately and our food was super high quality. Good: The ambiance is super..."
Jenny Xu
"Highly recommend this place! Best Korean seafood pancake in the city - perfect amount of seafood, light, and crunchy! The fried chicken is also as..."
Travelbug
"Small menu but each item is made really well. The staff did rush us through our meal which was unusual as the restaurant wasn't..."
Avinash Salgam (Avi)
"The best Korean fried chicken in sweet sauce I have had. A big lover of this crispy chicken and there marinade was absolutely delicious. I wish I..."
Rikesh Patel
"Very nice small eatery around union Square. Limited menu but they are delicious. Very friendly staff. Definitely i recommend and i will go back to..."
Jaunty Thiag
"Stumbled on this place while wandering through the streets near our hotel and found this a wonderful night out. We eat a lot of KBBQ back home and..."
Matthew Galea
"I’ve been to this restaurant several times in the past but just tried it again tonight after a long time. Seems like they changed quite a few..."
Carole Plançon
"Very good Korea food, fried chicken and beer! Their edamame is very special, not like other place (just boil and add salt), they put special sauce in..."
David Ren
"After my wife and I read reviews of restaurants within a one-mile walk of our hotel near Union Square for an hour, we chose Barnzu Korean restaurant...."
Randy Runtsch
"As others have noted, the fried chicken appetizer is legit. Really good. I found the Kimchi fried rice decent. Prices are high, but this is downtown..."
Mark Hallerberg
"wow!! , we liked it a lot !! the food was delicious and the hosting was great. not that expansive. we liked the Kimchi Arancini and the beef..."
einav980
"A modern take on classic Korean dishes. The menu isn’t big but what they do have they do very well. A nice cozy place for a date night or a small..."
Mario Dos Campollo
"What can I say,..... BAM, BAM- BAM. LOL. Excellence in service and full of wonderful flavors. Barnzu gave an atmosphere that enticed our taste buds..."
Jeff Nunes
"Great Korean food in San Francisco. Good mix of traditional fried chicken to bulgolgi. Service was friendly and proactive. Only thing missing was..."
Tareq Muhmood
"It's not easy finding fancy Korean food in SF. This one hits the mark and food is very delicious. They also have some non Korean eats. Try the..."
Aaronray Antonio
Toppings Restaurant
Toppings Restaurant
77/100 (464 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Filipino
Asian
Filipino
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Asian
Filipino
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
The Plant Cafe
The Plant Cafe
70/100 (464 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This spot never disappoints. They have excellent dishes for fair pricing, there is no waiting time even when they are..."
Paul Cooke
"The espresso was just right. The baristas know how to pour the coffee. Great..."
Natalia B.
"Coffee was good. I tried the bagel sandwich with scrambled eggs and cheddar and it was pretty good although I find the portions really small. Not a..."
Karen Gonzalez
El Santaneco
El Santaneco
87/100 (459 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Dinner
Lunch
"Todas las comidas estan ricas y mas las..."
Edwin Solorzano
"La comida es rica todo fresco las pupusas estan de chuparse Los..."
Ana Alvarez
"Great food, fast service, and friendly staff. Relaxing environment and family friendly..."
Keji Kujjo-Sanders
"I visited on a Sunday morning for the Superbowl weekend with some friends. The place was packed,. My friends and I had to wait for the service, which..."
Raymundo Antonio Chavez
"Delicious food from El Salvador. Fast service. Friendly staff. Nice..."
Thomas
"Food is awesome I had fry fish and salad but service no comment I could find the...."
carlos polanco
"This is the best Salvadoran Resturant in California. I am sooo grateful to find it. Its not greasy,.... ITS WONDERFUL ...THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE..."
ATARA
"Good food, just to go. Good customer..."
Mercy Ramos
"This spot clearly knows how to treat their customers. Consistently with a kind demeanor. The food is fairly priced, always fresh and..."
Ignacio Clayton
"Everyone is really friendly, the food was amazing!! The pupusa was incredibly fresh and delicious! All at a great price! Will come back again for..."
Tim Wood
Siam Spoon
Siam Spoon
76/100 (457 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mike And Ken's Deli
Mike And Ken's Deli
87/100 (450 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Taqueria Celaya
Taqueria Celaya
85/100 (447 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch