I usually avoid the Marina but Brazen Head is an absolute gem. It's got the best ambiance in the city, it's open late, the food is incredible, and it's reasonably priced. What more could you want? Also, shout out to the waitress that's been there forever. I'm terrible with names but she's always so damn cool and incredible at what she does. My wife and I come in there pretty regularly and she always makes us feel special. Brazen Head is the spot! read more

A complete fail, sadly despite the warm welcome and friendly staff, the small menu serving even smaller portions of below average meats couldn't amend our expectations for this city's legendary eats. Coming from the Midwest where big steak and bigger people are everywhere, we were surprised to notice the only sized part of this quaint corner restaurant was prices. Not out of place for Indiana cities mind you but for the calories and sides included we couldn't figure how chef managed to forget more sauces, gravy, or anything like potatoes and any additional budget veggies to fill up hungry hands like us who spent most the afternoon walking this incredible downtown. I personally couldn't fault my meatballs appetizer for flavors. Easy to eat and rich combination of proteins but the twenty dollars it added up to after tax and tip seemed unfair for three small spheres. The burger looked a winner too since it disappeared quickly across the table from me. However the others who did the Guinness lamb shank and two getting the prime rib mentioned a subpar experience due to overall kitchen results and again inexplicable lack of fillers. Even the most basic of options at home, namely the infamous Texas Roadhouse, covers a table with a properly sized prime rib and an assembly of sides for half the price here. Maybe it's a tad awkward to compare such two but I'd hope any city slick steak site holds itself to higher standards than national chains smelling of peanuts especially when 240$ across five guys in San Francisco doesn't fill us up. Texas has a good prime rib game due to seriously thick and savory sizes. I'd say that's a minimum for any. We figured out too late that the desserts are the thing here! Might have to try again and go for the last menu. read more

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maybe 3.5 as the prime rib was really good and the escargot. i was really looking forward to the drinks and lobster ravioli. After 3 drinks and a port within an hour i'd expect to feel it more. the first was decent but the next two (different drinks) were watery, bland. the other entrees came with sides, but 4 ravioli got nothing, would a salad be too much? it's was also more of a lobster filling . i was hoping to bite into some juicy bits. unfortunately one was empty. shoulda said something. service was good. we arrived early on a sunday , it filled by 6. it's dark but you can still read the menu. read more

So good! Stays open and serves later than most places around the area and is delicious. Don't second guess it, just go:) cozy and a hidden gem, almost looks like it's closed but it most likely isn't read more

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Most amazing service, hands down! From the moment you're greeted at the door, to the bartender, the servers, everyone is so attentive and nice! Any requests made were met timely, and with a smile! We bought drinks so that we could use the restrooms (which were SUPER CLEAN OMG!), and then left, but then came back again and had food/drinks. & let me tell you... THE FOOD AND DRINKS WERE DELICIOUS! Everything came out quickly and was probably gone even quicker. We sat outside and although it is getting colder in the city, the heat lamp kept us nice and toasty. I would hands down recommend them to anyone and I'd give 10 stars in a heartbeat if I could! Special thank you to the gatekeeper at the door whose name I cannot recall. He went above and beyond to take pictures of our group. We love you sir! Sincerest thanks, The girl dressed as Minnie Mouse :) read more

Brazen Head - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic meal-salmon. Best bar I've been in since I left NYC 4 years ago. Ambiance-I kept waiting for Humphrey Bogart to walk in. read more

The ambiance is very nice, it lives up to its photos and feels like you are in a fictional area (places like Brazen Head aren't common and are somewhat "fantasized"). The server was very nice, she took her time to ask us how our food was, refilled our water, and helped us bag our leftovers up. The reason why I'll give the restaurant three stars, is because the food was subpar, and for the price, not well-valued. (7.67/10) The escargot was pretty nice, it wasn't too "much" nor was it lacking in any particular department. Then bread they provided complimented the escargot as well. No complaints, it gets a 7.5 though due to the price:quality ratio. The escargot wasn't exceptional by any means, but it was good. (4.1/10) I ordered a ribeye steak, medium-rare, with mashed potatoes and greens. The ribeye was more rare than medium-rare, but that's fine since I don't mind. The steak itself lacked enough salt; okay, I'll add salt, and I like my foods somewhat saltier than usual anyways. The primary flaw though, wasn't even those I just mentioned. To put it bluntly, and it hurts me to say this due to the excellent service, the steak just wasn't good. I tried convincing myself that it's better than I thought while chewing, but unfortunately, it just lacked flavor. It's not that it wasn't tender, the steak literally just felt like texture without flavor. Feedback to restaurant: I didn't try too much, as I only had those two dishes, so I won't judge your entire menu or make assumptions. I will tell you though, that if I feel like I can make a better steak at home on a pan for the same amount of time that I spent waiting for it (45 minutes. Not complaining about the time, but think of it like the more the time waited, the better the expectations are). The steak excreted a lot when cutting into it, making me assume that the steak wasn't well-rested, so in a way, I felt like I not only paid a high price for something that I didn't enjoy, but that I sat idly for a prolonged period of time, and in that same duration I could've (for a 1/3 of the price) made my own steak that would've blown the one I was served out of the water. The escargot was good, not outstanding, but I wouldn't look into "improving" it because, well, it's escargot, and it's good. Your restaurant's staff and service was excellent, and I really did appreciate the way your staff treated us, you hired good people, please relay our compliments over to them :). The ambiance was wonderful. The location, the entrance, and the seating made us feel like we were in a "special" place, even "elite" in a weird way. I can't really find the words to explain it, but it felt cozy and safe, 10/10 for atmosphere. Again though, the food (for me, not sure what my friends thought) was a 5.85/10 for me. I'm certain that your other dishes are probably wonderful, and maybe I just got unlucky. I wish the best for you guys, and I'll probably visit Brazen Head again whenI'm in San Francisco again. :) read more

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Sometimes it's just the people that make the restaurant. Nathan is awesome! Food was good :) read more

By the way the French Onion Soup the Steak Au'Povre , The Escargo , is all a must try at the Brazen Head. and the wine.

Sh--ty waitress who didn't think I was "nice." When you mess up the drink order and don't apologize for it I certainly won't be nice! As for the food, it was all undersalted, the warm bread was a bit stale, and the green beans weren't cooked equally, not that she ever asked about it... To add more crapola to the experience, the bread pudding which we asked her about was the worst I have ever had. Half of it is basically sourdough bread without any syrup. I'm not a Southerner, but if I were I'd point to this bread pudding as everything that's wrong with San Francisco--or just don't call it bread pudding, call it sourdough dessert! Also, this was our first time back post-pandemic, and the sides have now apparently shrunk by more than half. But at least they come with extra sh--ty attitude? read more

Genuinely one of the best restaurants in San Francisco! The soup is so yummy on a cold day. The salmon dish and shrimp scampi hits the spot every time. I discovered on Postmates and have ordered five times last two weeks (don't judge finals season!) so glad I found the Brazen Head! read more

Great food, server forgot to mention specials, none the less, we had a delicious meal.

Omg so my bro in love and hubby came here did a late dinner after the game. I had a lettuce wrapped burger with a side salad. Service was amazing as everyone from the front door until leaving came by and asked if we needed anything. The ambiance can be seen as romantic as the lights are dim but nice. Definitely can't wait to go back. read more

Brazen Head provided a lovely prime rib dinner, complete with horseradish and baked potato. We started with the burrata and Sierra Nevada, left very full and satisfied. Despite being super busy, we had an outside table in about a half hour and the two waitresses covering these tables were on it! Seems every customer either is a regular or feeling lucky they found this gem. We will drive up from the Peninsula to have dinner here again. No reservations is a great policy! Remember to tip generously! read more

There are not enough words to describe my experience here. All I can say is AMAZING! The ambiance is so perfect for a date night or to catch up with a friend and just enjoy good food and drinks. Their prices for their food & drinks matches the quality of the food. The lobster ravioli was to die for. I wanted a second plate immediately. I can't wait to come back to San Francisco to eat here again! There filet mignon was just wonderful you do not need to add any salt or pepper or even A1 sauce it's perfect the way it is. I'm not much for green beans but the way they cooked there's I enjoyed them surprisingly. There French onion soup was delicious as well & so was there bread pudding I can't eat that all day ! The service was amazing so attentive. I love that always making sure if we needed something else or letting us know the food is almost out. My experience here was nothing but espectacular I can't wait to come back. read more

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We decided to check this place out on our last night in San Francisco. The food was pretty good I forgot to take some pics of the food. But the service was mediocre. Ambiance very cute & intimate inside . read more

I am honestly shocked I actually like this more than I anticipated. My boyfriend was craving prime rib and wanted to go to a spot with a more old school vibe. Looking at the menu, I didn't really see anything that caught my eye. Oh how pictures can be deceiving. I had the chicken marsala and he had the prime rib. For an appetizer, we got the buratta cheese starter. The buratta was rich in flavor and the arugula gave the overall texture a nice crunch. My boyfriend enjoyed his prime rib as he devoured the whole thing in one sitting. My chicken Marsala was juicy and the Marsala sauce was creamy and had the perfect amount of Marsala taste. I usually don't like it when the Marsala is deep in flavor so this was perfect for me. In regards to alcoholic drinks, these came out quick. It took less than 5 minutes to get our drinks as soon as we ordered them. I had a pims cup. It tasted very watered down. I felt there was no substance to my drink. Service was great and our waiter was very friendly. Dinner was cheap so we will definitely be back. read more

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Service and ambience is terrific, really as good as it can get. Old school stuff, great lighting. Martini was good, I got a Pinot , was good not great but okay (at least it wasn't 19 bucks which in sf can easily happen). The steak was under seasoned. I got the ny strip. That au poiver or whatever the Jus was is clearly not a reduction as much as it is beef bullion+water+corn starch to tighten it up. I get it, you wanna save time, you save time, but salt the hell out of it, at least! Dessert was good. Prob can't miss there. You're going for the atmosphere, and to sit in a room like that, I'll probably go again. I won't rush back, though, because the steak wasn't quite up to snuff. read more

Amazing bartenders, great old school SF atmosphere, great steak. Always a great time.

Lovely date nite dinner before the theatre. We had apps and cocktails; will def come back for a proper dinner soon. Great friendly service from Bre. Our drinks were fabulous; I had a vesper martini and it was perfectly balanced and delightful (so much that I had 2 ). We had the onion soup, escargot, roasted garlic and camembert, and tomatos and burrata. Unfortunately the first vesper started kicking in before the food came so no pics but everything was served beautifully and was delicious. Will definitely be back for our next city date nite. Also very excited to have somewhere to go for late bites since Globe closed down. read more

We were looking for a place with a great steak. Looked up Brazen Head and took our chances. Wow!! We were so happy we went. The restaurant is small, has a great little bar, and the vibe is so cool! Most importantly our steak was perfect!! Definitely recommend it! read more

This was a cute little place that's open late and the interior is so amber and cozy. Dinner is served up to midnight and the service is amazing. We were there at 11 and wanted to end the night with one more drink and some snacks. We shared the caprese salad, the roasted garlic and camembert cheese, and a side of mashed potatoes. All three were so delicious. Food comes with a side of garlic bread which, even in amber light, I could see was burnt but that said I ate it all. Only disappointment was the Paloma we ordered was so smoky we couldn't even drink it. Will have to go back for another try and this time have a full meal and a different drink. Vegetarians, they have Impossible on their menu. :) read more

Alway great consistent now takes credit cards. Good meet good servicejnice anotheryo yumm meat your way

I've been a fan of this restaurant for years! Was the restaurant having an off night last night? I took my husband to dinner for his birthday. I asked the gentleman at the front desk to let our server know which didn't happen. We did get seated sooner than I expected which was a plus but I think the food was a bit off last night from previous experiences. We drove over an hour to get to the restaurant and I have been bragging about it to my husband for years only to have it be disappointing. We ordered an appetizer Burrata with tomatoes it was not great. Tomatoes were not ripe and really hard. We had a Ceaser salad and French onion soup. The soup was amazing and the salad was mediocre and the croutons were super hard. I had the prime rib which was super hard and really fatty. My husband had the peppercorn NY steak which had a large piece of grit/vein idk it went down the entire steak and the steak was really hard. We each had dessert - I had bread pudding which was amazing and my husband has a peach pie which he said was good. read more

This place came highly recommended by so many, and I waited far too long to give them a try. I had really high expectations, and they did not disappoint!! Food and service were excellent. I started with the mixed green salad with the creamy Italian dressing. The homemade garlicky dressing was delightful. The prime rib was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. I asked to skip the potato/rice and opted for double creamed spinach ... so yummy!! I also tried the prawns scampi and the sauce was delicious. Although we were pretty full, we still ordered the bread pudding and carrot cake for dessert. Both were such a treat. I cannot wait to come back and try more of their menu items!! read more

Shelly was a great waitress. I had the pork chop special on her recommendation and it was delicious. My friend had the 5 ounce filet mignon and it was done perfectly to her order. She said it was very flavorful. read more

Great ambiance and service with a simple solid menu. Best martini I have had in decades.

What a gem! Food till midnight(delicious food) & a real NYC vibe! Great cocktails and the bartender Ron made our night! I highly recommend this place. Order a Caesar salad, a steak, some escargot and have Ron the bartender make you a memorable drink. Thank me later. read more

Full disclosure, I haven't been here in years but I used to frequent the Brazen Head when I lived in the city. The food, the service, and the ambiance are still some of my favorite memories of the City. read more

Consistently solid dining experience. I cannot compliment the wait staff enough - they make you feel completely relaxed and they cater to all your needs. The food is spot on every time, and full menu available even late. Their specials are unique and worth grabbing if they look good that night. The only downside to the small intimate dining room (which we do love) is that one loud, impolite table can control all sound in room. Sometimes not everyone in a restaurant wants to join your party! However, this is not the restaurant's fault. There are some spots that are better seating to avoid rude noise. read more

The escargot was really good They started off strong The other food took a while to come out Was pretty basic to be honest easily could've been made at home After six people, they add 20% gratuity The ambience was terrible in my opinion, but I know there is definitely people out there that would've loved it I'm not personally a fan of dark restaurants. The older guy kept coming outside to make sure that we weren't running off after eating, but I don't even blame him in San Francisco. Very mid. read more

Love love love the ambiance.... Food was delish! Had the shrimp scampi and paid a few dollars more to add pasta. We also had the prime rib sliders to start off. Oh and the blackened steak ! Yummy! Please keep in mind the portions aren't huge but it's definitely worth it. The service makes all the difference! They make you feel right at home. read more

I ordered a meal on uber eats with explicit instructions that I was allergic to asparagus- and could omit it or sub in mixed greens. It came with asparagus and I had to throw my entire 37$ meal out that I waited 28 minutes for - I had just flown in from 3 weeks away - it was 11:30pm. This is the second time this has happened. Uber eats won't let you rate the restaurant so I am rating it here. Do better Brazen Head. I love you guys but am starting to hate you. read more

Great place,like stepping back in time to an old school " pub" with traditional dark wood interior and friendly and fun service from the mostly female staff. Food is good nothing great but well prepared. I had the prawn scampi which was tasty although the prawns they use are on the smaller side it would be a lot better if they were the bigger size ones but obviously they're saving money by using smaller prawns -still, it was decent the star was the French onion soup with a nice layer of well cooked cheese covering the top. Very tasty. Vibe is very comfortable and jovial. read more

I was looking for a celebratory meal that could be delivered and ordered this via UberEats. It turned out to be exactly what I was hoping for! Fancy delivery food that was delicious. I got the prime rib with the au jus sauce on the side, caesar salad, and carrot cake. The prime rib was so juicy and tender. The sides were also great, I loved the creamed spinach. Caesar salad was very standard - I surprisingly liked the croutons even though I typically don't like croutons. And the cake!! So good!! Its a very decadent and sweet cake which is exactly what I like but heads up for those who have a lower sugar tolerance. Overall, 10/10! Am already waiting for my next excuse to celebrate and order from here again. read more

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This has been my favorite spot in SF for about 20 years. It is the embodiment of high and bar and grill where the bar is like something from a speakeasy and the grill puts out some of the best continental cuisine imaginable. The atmosphere is old SF and super cozy with low light. It's hard to believe a place with such good bartenders and classically delicious and decadent food with a kitchen that is open until 1 am. It's what every American tavern wishes it was but falls so short of the make. This is the real thing. Don't miss the escargot, Caesar salad, steak a poivre, yaegerschnitzl, and the dry martinis. read more

My first visit at this Buchanan gem was great. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lively. The servers and staff were all very attentive, extremely polite, and hospitable. I enjoyed the special which was short ribs, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Everything was well seasoned, served hot, and the short ribs were so tender there was no need for a knife. There was only one thing I noticed that made this visit less desirable.... while waiting for the restroom to open up I watched a waitress (not mine) walk one of their glass water bottles in and sit it on the bar. It wasn't full so the bartender takes a disinfectant wipe and wipes the bottle. Then proceeded to twist the top off and fill the water bottle back up. The bottle was never washed, never poured out. He just filled it up and it would be off to the next newly seated table. Being that we have covid going around I was a bit frightened by this. I don't know what the potential for spread would be with this type of protocol but it surely didn't seem safe. Overall, everything else would have earned this place 5+ stars easy! read more

Brazen Head - Beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, and green beans. - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

O to the M to the Effing G ! This place pits the 5 in star! Great atmosphere for a date or family dinner. The food is beyond. The service is beyond and there is nothing on the menu you can go wrong with. We sis a family dinner here earlier in the week and we will be back whenever time allows. Prime rib was amazing, and the appetizers were fabulously spot on! Het here early and het ready for a treat! read more

Excellent service and unique vibe, but food and drinks were okay. Brazen Head is (very) dark, classy, and has been around for late night eats and drinks since 1980. My best friend heard of this restaurant from an Uber driver, and as an avid Yelper, I wanted to try since I've never seen or heard of this restaurant before- even as an SF native. Food: - Escargot: comes with 6 pieces salted and buttered. It was my first time trying, and it was chewy. Not bad, but probably wouldn't order again. -French onion soup: savory and cheesy -NY strip steak: I'm not too fond of red meats, but my friend thought it was okay. Also comes with green beans and potatoes -Chicken Marsala: topped with a mushroom sauce, green beans, and potatoes Overall, food was okay. Service however was very attentive and excellent. The water was always full, and we felt taken care of. Try this place out if you haven't, for a unique San Francisco restaurant experience. *they take credit card by the way, even though reviews and Yelp says they don't* read more

So it's the evening after Thanksgiving and my Husband and I didn't partake in the same old Thanksgiving tradition that many of our fellow American families across the country do year after year. Instead our new Thanksgiving dinner tradition is to celebrate Thanksgiving on Friday and indulge in a Prime Rib Dinner with Brazen Head. What we like about this establishment is that it has a dark and intimate environment which makes it romantic and interesting. The food is delicious we started with Escargot, split a Caesar Salad, French Onion Soup, their warm bread is delicious, split their Lobster Ravioli, then for our main course Prime Rib with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes, and their Filet Minon with mashed potatoes and veggies. The meal was delicious and the service was excellent. One other thing that was very impressive was the fact that this establishment stays open late!!! So in conclusion...this is a "MUST VISIT" restaurant that is cozy and definitely has a great menu for all you late night diners!!! Enjoy! read more