My brother-in-law was visiting and wanted steak for dinner. I found the Bullshead Restaurant was not far from my son's apartment in San Francisco. We arrived, and right away I saw the steaks and burgers in the front refrigerated case and knew we were in for a treat. We started with beer - I was glad to try the Font Point Pilsner - right from Crissy Field in San Francisco. We all ordered steak and chose the salad bar as our side (2 of us had fries, and 2 opted for the rice pilaf). The salad bar is one of those with some 20+ choices, and I was delighted. I hadn't had one of these in a long time (and the flavors did not disappoint). I thoroughly enjoyed my 8oz Filet Mignon, ordered Medium. My wife ordered Medium Rare, and it was more cooked than it should have been. The other two in our party opted for the New York Steak and said they really enjoyed theirs as well. I read other reviews who said they also loved their burgers - whether beef or their unique Buffalo burgers (and Buffalo steaks as well). Service was attentive and polite. If you're seeking a reasonably priced steak in a no-frills atmosphere - this is a good place for a meal. read more

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My wife and I - fans of the almighty hamburger as we are - ventured into Bullshead restaurant one recent Sunday afternoon. They are located in the West Portal district of San Francisco. Well-known for their steaks and hamburgers, our hope was to find that go-to place for a serious burger. Located adjacent to the MUNI station, the restaurant appears on the surface to have seen better days. The darkish atmosphere lacks modern conveniences like bright lights and new carpet. It was obvious though from the amount of patrons we encountered, that people don't come here for the decor but the more importantly, the food. Bullshead has an impressive selection of burgers. They have chuck steak hand formed patties, turkey, buffalo, garden, fish, chicken, and a whole host of toppings to customize your meal. Burgers are cooked over an open flame, come served with lettuce, tomato and onion and include your choice of fresh cut fries, potato salad, coleslaw or soup. Onion rings can be had for $1.00 extra. My wife ordered the Bacon & Cheese Chuckburger medium-rare, while I chose the Challenger Chuckburger, their largest offering, cooked the same way. It's always good to hear the wait staff ask how you'd like your burger cooked. Tends to give one affirmation that they're serious about their burgers. It took a bit of time for our order to be prepared but we didn't seem to mind too much. It's Sunday and we were there to take it all in. Our burgers finally arrived on a steel skillet that resembled something you used to see at a Sizzler's. Definitely old-school. Now the important stuff....breaking down the meal: French fries - a bit on the soggy side and tasted a bit like fries you get at In-N-Out. In my opinion they would have tasted better if they had stayed a bit longer in the fryer. Good news though is that the potatoes tasted fresh with nary a hint of being of the frozen ilk. Buns - I was frankly worried at first glance that there was too much bread going on here. Fortunately my fears were unfounded as the bread was airy and fluffy. Topped with sesame seeds and lightly toasted, it was very enjoyable and stayed together right to the final bite. Toppings - red onions, tomatoes, American cheese, and green leaf lettuce. All items tasted fresh. My wife was a little disappointed with the cheese, as she felt it should have been better melted over the grill. My burger came with liberal amounts of avocado, bacon, cheddar and jack cheeses, mushroom & onions. Meat - chuck steak, crumbly, cooked a perfectly medium-rare, smelled like steak, tasted like steak, a little apparent char taste. 1/2 lb patty and nice amount of beef in every bite. The meat was lean and lacked the grease you would see at lower-grade burger place. Ideally, I think additional seasoning and a bit more char on the sear would have helped take things to an even higher level. All in all though, I would say that this was as good a hamburger as I have had in quite some time. The burgers were on the large size, and with a drink and tip, we were about $70 poorer. Service was on the slow side and atmosphere was no-thrills type of place. Their burgers though are the real deal and we wouldn't hesitate making a return visit. We've heard good things about the Buffalo burgers they offer, but that's for another visit. Highly recommended! read more

Came here for quick meal, lucky we got parking in lot across from restaurant,, ordered the fried zucchini, of course,, then I ordered a breakfast burger,, the meat itself came out really dry n no taste ( compare in and out burger meat, )....so disappointing,, my second time ordering this burger,, I don't remember having meat this dry????? my BFF order the chicken sandwich. I ask him is OK it's good.?? anything he eats it's Ok,,, but for my taste is different,,, just think why we haven't been coming here as often,,, because it's the burgers,, isn't juicy!!!! I don't know. I don't think we'll be coming back here anymore. read more

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Solid 4/4 classic burger. Ambiance is old school diner. Passed by it a bunch of times in West Portal and never noticed it as it's very unassuming from the outside. The service was good and attentive, a family run operation who clearly knows their patrons and is a neighborhood joint. read more

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We had food delivered to our Air BnB. Very tasty burgers! 3 different types and they were all devoured.

Divey amazing burger spot in west portal. Friendly staff Dark, divey atmosphere Order to go and eat at the philosophers club bar. Make it a guys night out but go with carnivores not vegans like me. JYW highly recommends ! read more

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To Grace and the whole team at Bullshead Restaurant, thank you for keeping the SF tradition alive with your killer food & amazing service while keeping the prices affordable and very approachable!! To anyone new to Bullshead, get the full rack of ribs and fully loaded potato..... thank me later #chefapproved read more

Bullshead Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice place to eat. Quality food. Burgers have good meat. They are working hard to serve you. Food comes quickly. Lot of space for seeting. Prices in line with West Portal. Have some TV's if you want to watch a sports game. Can grab a drink here. Great to support this local small business that has been around for awhile. They clean tables quickly. Owner works hard. Employees too and are nice. read more

I had a really good meal at Bullhead. We had dinner with their Teriyaki Salmon and Rib Eye Steak. Both dishes were excellent. Both dishes were very good and I really love their food tonight. Their salad bar was very well stocked with plenty of choices also. Service was very good and we didn't have to wait much time at all, less than 20 mins from time ordered to eating. We will certainly come back to enjoy their wonderful food again. read more

As much as I hate to admit it, it's pretty clear to me now that, despite how long they've been around, I actually didn't know nearly as much about Bullshead as I thought I did. Up until my visit here, I was always under the impression that they were an old school spot that primarily served up burgers along with a handful of non-burger dishes. So, in some ways, I was pretty spot on, but it'd also be more than fair to say I underestimated them by quite a bit as well! Stepping inside, the look of Bullshead feels a little dated, but, as one of the oldest restaurants in West Portal, that came as no surprise. What did, though, is how extensive the menu is. Honestly, it might have the widest variety I've ever seen - nearly two dozen types that come with either a 1/3 or 1/2 pound patty made with ground beef, turkey, bison, or Beyond Meat (they also have a fish burger, portobello burger, and a veggie burger). However, in the event you want something else, they have plenty to offer - over a dozen different sandwiches (chicken, patty melts, reubens, BLT, club, etc.), fried chicken, steaks, ribs, fish & chips, seafood plates, a salad bar, and so much more! Since I had already planned on getting a burger before we even walked in, it didn't take me long to settle on what to get. As appealing as some of their offerings looked, I immediately settled on their AVOCADO & BACON BURGER with a 1/3 lb beef patty ($19.45) as soon as I saw it. All in all, this was pretty solid. In particular, I loved how generous they were with the bacon, the Swiss cheese I added (+$1) tasted so good, and the patty was quite juicy. Plus, I liked that the avocado and veggies were so fresh! That said, the bun was just okay (kind of dry) and the fries were rather starchy/chalky and not all that crispy. While part of me is pretty tempted to try their ribeye and NY steak that folks seem to be so high on, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't also scared to, given how my burger was so overcooked. Besides, considering how you can get a decent burger with so many options, as well as fries, for about $20, it almost feels like a deal these days. Calibur down the street would still be my go-to spot for a burger around here, but there's no question Bullshead is where to go if you want more options. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up. read more

Bullshead Restaurant - Bacon & Avocado Burger with Swiss Cheese and Fries - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

Old school burger and steak joint located near the West Portal Metro Station. Grill located at the front of the restaurant, brick and wood interior with sports memorabilia on the walls. Check out the M-F burger, fries and beer or drink special. Numerous burger and meat items, beef or bison, 1/3 or 1/2 pound burgers, various burger and vegetarian options. Many of the diners are loyal long time customers. Charming restaurant, good service, and good food. Parking can be a challenge - white drop off zone in front. read more

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Great service, burgers cooked to perfection! Friendly staff. Would definitely come back for a true 1/2lb challenger burger.

We came to Bullshead for dinner due to a friend's recommendation, as a large party of 9. Even though we came 40 minutes before closing, we were served with utmost care and they did not kick us out even though we stayed almost an hour past closing. I commend the restaurant for great service and accommodating our multiple requests. That said, the food was mixed. I did appreciate the healthier bison burgers, which were very large, but the burger itself was more plain with a soft untoasted bun, and was more no frills despite the higher price tag. The curly fries were tasty though, and the salad bar (which can be added to an entree for $7.50) came with a fairly extensive selection of things. The salad bar was running low on items though since it was the end of the day. The interior of the restaurant was cozy, and the restaurant is really not that big. Parking is street only and can get tricky, but the restaurant is also just outside the West Portal Muni station so you can easily take public transit in. Overall, the service and salad bar were great, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the burgers. read more

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A great divey burger joint. Not the type of a place I frequent but it's been in the neighborhood forever and a friend said the burgers are the best. So I tried it and friends... it really was. Not too greasy but greasy enough. IYKYK. I just got the regular burger with sweet potatoe fries. So good! Def be back, esp after a night of drinking! read more

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Snack craving satisfied! Out and about we wanted to share a cheese burger. Stopped in The Bullshead Restaurant on Ulloa and West Portal Avenue near the West Portal Tunnel. We chose to split a half pound cheddar cheese burger and fries. Ordered medium with the pickles, tomato slices and lettuce on the side. We had an iced tea and a root beer. Our order was grilled to perfection in a few minutes! There is a nice salad bar, a nice option for a healthy choice. read more

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Excellent product - packaging exceptional - napkins, crackers, etc. food product is delicious.

So glad to finally try this spot! I've been walking by for months and finally found the night to try. First of all - everyone who we interacted with was so friendly and service was incredibly fast. They were so kind helping us with a high chair. The vibes are old school and I loved it. Didn't get a chance to dive into the salad bar but will next time. I had the garlic burger which was perfectly cooked and delicious, my wife had a cheeseburger. We also got a burger for our daughter off the kids menu. 10/10 will be back again read more

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It's me, myself, and I at this old school type place. Clean & basic. A very friendly waitress, sitting me immediately, where I wanted. My 1/2 bacon cheeseburger was grilled as I asked. Crisp & fresh vegetables. Crispy bacon. Done right, a cheeseburger is an unappreciated culinary staple. This one is excellent. The garlic fries were nice. But could be better. I prefer a lighter rather than pastier garlic toss. Still good. I savored every bite. Like I said, solid & unpretentious. I'll be back. Came out to $23.63 with tax. Solid value in San Francisco for a home style burger. read more

Doesn't look like much on the outside or maybe even the inside, basic is an understatement. If all you care about is aesthetics go somewhere else. If you want a fine piece of meat, great service and a superb deal, WELCOME TO BULLSHEAD!! I won't bore you with specifics but the ribeyes are great, the salad bar is an unbeatable deal and service is fast!! When I am in the area. I will be sure to check this place out again. read more

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Craving a steak so stopped by Bullshead (3rd visit). Saturday night and we got in right before it filled up. Ordered a ribeye medium rare, salad bar, baked potato, and a side of mushrooms. Spouse ordered a 1/3 lb bison blue cheese and mozzarella burger with a side of fries. Highlights: the steak had a beautiful sear on it and was perfectly cooked; the baked potato was also perfectly soft/fluffy; perfect cook on the burger which had great flavor; love me a salad bar! Downsides: no seasoning on the mushrooms; the steak was under-seasoned; the fries were very sad. Overall a solid 4 and will return. read more

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Great food and great service! We got the chuck burger with grilled onions and the avocado bacon burger. The food came out quickly and it was very tasty. The place has an old-school vibe, which adds to the charm- you just know the food is going to be good. read more

Bullshead Restaurant - Avocado & Bacon Burger and Chuck Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was always good the customer service is on point but the price they have for senior discounts and also it's more better for my parents I have to pay full price but it is so worth it.. read more

Good Reuben, but old ugly atmosphere and customers. Grace was not there. Servers had no personality. Did not leave a tip. read more

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You can tell this is a neighborhood spot. Many locals come here to have a reasonably priced meal. It wasn't too loud and the service was good but slower when busy. We waited for about 10 minutes before we were seated. My husband said the turkey burger was good and that he would return for it... we are in search of the best turkey burger in SF. The sweet potato fries were amazing! Nice and crispy! My steak was juicy and cook was perfect. The only thing was that it wasn't seasoned. I salted my food and it was fine. I also love the salad bar. It offered a variety! read more

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Wanted fried chicken and this was the closest pace in my neighborhood. It was a half a chicken so great value. The breast was not dry, so all pieces were very crispy on the outside and tender/juicy on the inside. I also tried the fish and chips using cod. The fries were excellent and the deep fried cod was overcooked though. Tasty but dry. I think if the cuts of fish were thicker, it would have been just right. Bullhead is known for their steaks, so I realize I'm posting reviews on their other non-speciality menu items. Service was complete and quick. The ambiance is diner like, not posh, but they never were. read more

This has the best Bison burger I ever had. The service is great with a local San Francisco atmosphere in West Portal. I like the ambience of having my favorite sports teams on display on the wall. read more

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First time at this restaurant & best believe I'll be back! It's not super big inside, but the quality of the steak is super good. The service is so good and they serve the food pretty fast. Parking can be hard, but the food is really good read more

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Bullshead is amazing. Been a long time favorite of mine, especially the buffalo burger. It's always tender, juicy, and melt in your mouth delicious. Grace and family are awesome, and their love of food is what makes the restaurant so special. They care about all of the little details. read more

The vibe is very low-key, neighborly, casual. The ingredients are fresh, service is fast & friendly (shout-out to my server yesterday: James!) IMO there isn't a better burger in SF for any amount of money! I prefer the bison, which is lean and flavorful, but I think most people will prefer the beef option. Just tell the server what you like in a burger, they will not lead you astray. The steaks are amazing too! read more

Lovely staff, delicious food, and a relaxed environment! Bullshead is awesome about making accommodations and are so quick preparing orders. You can trust you're getting great quality ingredients, especially their meat, every time! read more

Winner! Winner! Burger dinners! Third pound burger and onions rings and a third pound cheddar cheese burger and fries. Fresh! Great burgers! Great service! read more

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It's been a while since I got this burger. I decided to order the Sauteed Fresh Garlic Burger and added provolone cheese. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare. You can't go wrong with any burger you get here. read more

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We go to Bullshead many Sundays. It's got great burgers and fries (probably many other things but we only get those) and the staff is friendly and prompt. Definitely recommend. Tony read more

Bullshead's steak was mentioned as one of the top steakhouses on SF Eater and they were not wrong. Had the rib-eye cooked medium and it was done perfectly. The steak was perfectly seasoned and grilled. The good quality meat kept the steak juicy. Tried the Challenger burger and it was not anything unique or special. Burger patty was a bit dry and nothing was done with the bun which caused the burger to be more dry. It reminded me of a burger you'd get from a backyard bbq. I can see why their steak is highly recommended though. I'd come back just for that. read more

Bullshead Restaurant - Ribeye and Challenger Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm super irritated with the fries I just received!! I asked for chili cheese fries & I got some crusty ass cheese fries! It's pouring down rain otherwise I'd take this right back! I also ordered grilled onions on my burger & didn't get that either. My food was cold & I wouldn't recommend ordering fries to go...ever. I give them 2 stars cuz the meat on the burger IS good but they should also find a new distributor to get buns from cuz them was kinda crusty too. I just spent $28 to not be very happy Ok I'm revising my review cuz I just could t let it stand so I went back & they were very nice & made me fresh, delicious fries....i still want them to get new burger buns cuz then the burger would be perfect read more

Bullshead Restaurant - I just ordered chili cheese fries to go & this is what I got...if it wasn't pouring down rain I'd bring this nonsense back!! - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love Bullshead Bison Burgers!! Quaint neighborhood charbroiled restaurant you can smell the mesmerizing smell walking up to the building. Wish you would bring back the OG steak fries, they were the best!! read more

Very creative menu would recommend this place and have very creative foods on the menu. Would recommend too people who likes burger and good service read more

Bullshead Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the few places that serves turkey burgers. I only go to 3 places for my turkey burger; this is my favorite. Parking can be kind of sucky, but worth the search. read more

I ordered the lunch chicken tenders. It cost $16 so I figured I was getting a full meal no paid all that just for five chicken tenders that were the smallest I've ever seen and they were just like Sysco chicken tenders that you would get a stadium. In fact probably worse. This place is a huge rip off I will never go here again. read more

We've not been back to dine here in a very long time. The place is so old inside that it's 40 yrs overdue for a remodel. It's still popular among locals who live nearby. The bathroom is gender neutral, clean, but old. I tried the bison cheese burger, which was good. Nothing special. My onion rings (addition$1 charge) were pretty good. Hubby had the regular cheese burger with fries. His fries were good and didn't appear to be the frozen kind you buy at the supermarket. Condiments are in the table except they bring a squeeze bottle of Mayo to you. In the private room next to us, a group of ladies were having lunch. I watched a lady sitting near by having the salad bar choice for lunch, it didn't look good to me. Another lady had the fried fish and I heard her remark that it was very good. I never liked seeing their batch of cooked bacon in a container near window. It makes me wonder how long it's been sitting there. Wait staff is nice. read more

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