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    City Grill

    4.1 (123 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    New specials 5/8/2025

    Great food and friendly service. I always try to stop by and order some food when near. Take out only though. Portions are good size and the Ribeye 16oz was delicious.

    Club Sandwich with Fries so delicious
    Cheryleen P.

    Their chicken fettuccine was delicious!!! Going the down the menu !!! The take pride in making all the wonderful dishes that they have on their menu!!!

    Cheeseburger and fries
    Chris N.

    My first review since joining the elite squad. Visited some relatives in the sleepy town of Pacifica and stumbled upon this little hole in the wall, City Grill. After talking to the owner while waiting on my order, City Grill has been struggling to come out of the pandemic. They currently only prepare takeout orders to keep their family safe. I noticed many family run businesses only do takeout too and this really hurts revenue for many of these restaurants when they don't open up their dining rooms. I hope after this review that people would help support this business. City Grill has kept most of its menu at pre-inflation prices which I thought was great. Their menu consist of many American favorites such as pastas, steaks and burgers. I chose the City Grill burger with fries and it was delicious. The burger itself was quite large and had bacon, grilled onions and avocados. The portions were off the charts and I especially liked the fries which was so crispy on the outside and so soft in the middle. For a little hole in the wall, the food and price was outstanding.

    Thomas A N.

    Recently we as a family have been depending upon City Grill for eating out, of course, "eating in" at our home. We have found the food to be well prepared and delicious. Of all the food items they prepare, it seems to me that the hamburgers are quite exceptional. We also like the beef and steak dinners. We like the fish dishes also, but we would like to have a little more fish on the plate. I would recommend City Grill for any last minute situation. You wouldn't need to worry about being disappointed. Time and time again we have gone for "take out" elsewhere, and we have felt disappointed. A family or a person can always depend on reliable service and product at City Grill. I rest my case.

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    Garrick W.

    Even thought they are only open for takeout. I have been coming here for years! Food taste amazing and for a affordable price! I love their City Grill Burgers and Fettuccini Alfredo, those are a must try. Pro Tip:They have great specials posted on there window!! Thank Me Later!!!

    Cheeseburger + steak fries , so so good!

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    Good food, hamburgers are excellent. Prices very reasonable and friendly staff. Since COVID open for takeout only.

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    Another great meal,at great prices. Cindy is delightful! Stop by and enjoy. Hearty portions, yum. Try the chicken fried steak.

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    My family loves this place, great food and such friendly owners! Love supporting our local business!

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    Always wonderful delicious food. Freshly made to order. Most caring proprietors. Eggs California is amazing.

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    Neighborhood restaurants. Consistently good and reasonably priced food. The ambiance is ok

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    I love the Fettuccini Alfredo and the BLT. I've eaten here a lot and the lady that works there is so nice.

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    Rosalind Bakery

    Rosalind Bakery

    4.1
    (394 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I got 2 sandwiches here, the turkey and the Italian hoagie, and it was an execution in KISS*…read more   Open interior, bright and airy, always music. Typical cafe with sandwich situation. If they're busy, they might forget to call your name and you'll need to go get the food yourself, which is frankly impossible to fathom when you come from San Francisco. But Pacifica is different, y'know?   Anyway.  ------------------------------ First, the turkey sandwich. 5/5 I'm guilty of expecting the meat to be the focus on a sandwich, but in this case the turkey was the filler, which, as a carnivore, is there a better meat filler? Bread, dijon, lettuce, turkey, queso. The dijon did for flavor what the lettuce did for texture, throwing in a twang that kept the sandwich interesting. Its creaminess tag-teamed with the cheese to keep the sandwich in one piece. Great sidekicks. The turkey was... Nothing special. Clean but mundane, for the star of the show was the bread.    Some of you might roll your eyes.  No shiet, Sherlock.  THIS. IS.  A bakery.   Cuz some of you might roll your eyes.  It's just bread.    But this isn't wonder-bread. It's dense. It's got a chew.   The sourdough is minimally sour, hearty, with a thick, hard crust, and made matrimony with the turkey. A lil bit of salt, the slightest tang, tango-ing into a single texture. Those of us who've had an egg sando in Japan understand how the softness of the egg salad made the softness of the bread fundamental. The turkey here wasn't slipping anywhere, though it complimented the meatiness of the bread. This, sandwich, needs, teeth.    I hope you weren't expecting to eat turkey without teeth. Perhaps that's tofurkey you're thinking about.   The crust was hard too. A well supported, almost crunchy hardness, and a far cry from the st-ale pork rind that the free bread in Mont-real would remind you of. I ended up turning the sandwich sideway as if I was enjoying a taco.   The best panera you'll get and a supreme sleeper.   ------------------------------ The second sandwich: 4/5 The sesame studded hoagie, on the other hand, was nothing short of Guns N' Roses. This sub had a KISS of intensity from the seared meats, a KISS of spice from the mayo and capocollo, a KISS of sharpness from the provolone, and a single leaf of romaine to give that little crunch and freshness, so you can tell your mom that you ate your veggies. There's going to be a rock concert in your mouth. With each element in a bit to prove their existence, it ended up being too intense for us. With these all being strong flavors, it's amazing that you could still taste everything. And they work well together. It's just that your taste buds will send an SOS, walking out of a Black Sabbath concert feeling a bit drained, like Spongebob breaking down after working the tables at Squidward's five star restaurant. The crustiness of the roll, the studded texture of the sesame, the meat escarpment slipping out, you will have no more desire for thee. Water. Something to cleanse the mouth.   If you're one of those among us who gets sweet emotions eating curry without naan or rice, this could be your bad medicine.   * Keep it simple, stupid.

    First time visiting! The pastry window is beautiful. I ordered the blue corn cookie, chocolate…read morecrossaint, and kouigan aman. Reviews of each: Blue corn cookie - subtle sweetness, great grainy texture that I really enjoy. Very light almost like the essence of a Madeline cookie. Chocolate croissant - I would pass on this next time, it's very light and it's got good air pockets but chocolate is definitely lacking. It's not as dense compared to some other popular SF bakeries if that's the texture you're looking for. Kouigan amann - my favorite one. Crispy, sweet, with I think a pistachio pastry cream in the middle. Will try coffee next time. Overall prices are pretty competitive and up there but in this economy it's understandable.

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    Hula Hoops

    Hula Hoops

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    The whole vibe was cool, got music playing, staff were very fast and considerate and the food was…read moreamazing! Thank you to ate Sherry and Connor (i think is his name) for making sure we were dining okay!

    This place has a nice island vibe where you can eat indoors or outdoors. We were doubting if we…read morewere going to be seated anytime soon since it was Father's Day, but we ended up being seated right away in the tiki room. Also, our server was great, kept on checking on us, giving us suggestions, and entertaining us with some magic tricks. From our server's recommendations, we ended up getting the Lapu Lapu, Mochiko Chicken Loco Moco, Kamehameha BBQ Chicken, Sisig Fried Rice, and Poke Nachos, Ubemisu, and Ube Bars. The Lapu Lapu is a sweet and refreshing drink, definitely something you will like if you want something sweet instead of strong. The Mochiko Chicken Loco Moco was really good. You get the taste of Beef Loco Moco in chicken form. The Chicken also added more of a crunchy texture from the crispy skin while having very moist meat. The Kamehameha BBQ Chicken was also tasty, with the moist meat. The Sisig Fried Rice was really good, being moist and had plenty of Sisig. The Poke Nachos had a decent amount of Poke and Avacado, and had a nice crunch with the Wanton Chips. The Ubemisu was a crowd favorite. I thought it was not going to taste like Ube because of the light color of the Cream, but I was glad to be wrong. It was very moist and thankfully had good Ube flavor. The Ube Bars were not bad. Also, could taste the Ube, but was more dense and just found the Ubemisu better. Overall, great food and service. Definitely would come back here again to try more delicious treats.

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    Kan Kiin Brunch & Thai Eatery

    Kan Kiin Brunch & Thai Eatery

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    (934 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Kid friendly
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    Super friendly service, eclectic modern fusion Korean food, great for brunch and lunch get…read moretogethers. Large portions and great flavors. Not a typical Korean restaurant( more like a western brunch place with Korean flavors).

    Popular spot for Brunch. We missed the first seating so had to put our name on waitlist. Waited…read moreabout one hour? Dress appropriately for cool Daly City weather. Anyway the hype is worth the wait. Good portion and quality meals to be had. The service staff come by quickly to take your order so be ready and plan ahead. We ordered... Hat Yai Fried Chicken & Vanilla Waffles... I don't usually order fried chicken waffles as the chicken is often dry at other restaurants. BUT NOT HERE. The dark meat chicken was juicy and tender and you get two large slabs of thigh meat. Waffles soft and tender inside with slight crisp exterior. SUPER tasty. Sweet Corn Benedict... Hollandaise sauce on the side... The sweetness of the corn really made a point. Perfectly cooked eggs and a decent amount of crab meat inside. Side order of the Matcha pancake... fluffy pancake with the butter and matcha sauce... was pretty dang good KanKiin Bloody Mary... Not bad overall, a bit light on the spiciness but satisfying still Very Berry Mojito, Not very strong but refreshing none the less Come early to avoid the lines

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    Matcha buttermilk pancake ( with homemade Matcha cream)
    Matcha buttermilk pancake ( with homemade Matcha cream)
    Crispy belly Benedict (A Thai twist on Eggs Benedict -- crispy Thai pork belly instead of traditional American bacon)
    Crispy belly Benedict (A Thai twist on Eggs Benedict -- crispy Thai pork belly instead of traditional American bacon)
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    Buona Italia Caffe

    Buona Italia Caffe

    4.8
    (234 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    5 stars waaaaayy up high! My favorite Italian place in Pacifica (outside of the pizza joints…read moreLuigi's & Viva Italiano's). I mostly come here for the espresso & to practice Italian with one of the cashiers who is a native speaker. They throw on a basketball game and sometimes if it's super slow, the staff will come out from the back to watch. The setting is pretty small, four or five tables indoor seating only w/ ethnically Italian artwork strung along the walls w/ a REALLY nice interior paint job. I've enjoyed their panini sandwiches & some pasta dish (can't recall the name). Have yet to be disappointed by Buona Italia Caffe! It seems like they also take reservations for larger parties, I've came in a few times where three or four of the tables are strung together for family dinners. The business appears to be family owned & operated. Keep up the awesome work & thank you for being a centerpiece of Pacifica culture. Ya'll are the cat's pajamas! LOL

    I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. It's cute and has a good variety of…read moretraditional Italian dishes. I had the smoked salmon panini and my buddy had spaghetti with meatballs. The Panini was good. The French fries were very good. My friend reported that the spaghetti was disappointing. Service was excellent and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. There are not very many tables here, so plan for takeout on the busier nights. I plan to grab something and head down to Winters. Parking is easy enough and if you go for lunch it's a nice neighborhood for a walk afterward. You're just a few blocks from the seawall. Where this place can improve is by giving us a more "home cooked" touch. It's the difference between good cafeteria food and my friend's Italian Nonna making us dinner. Give us that home-cooked Italian comfort. I would have given 3 stars, but that 4th star is because the prices are a good value, and that is important nowadays. However, I would be willing to pay more for higher quality dishes. Give it a try. On my next visit, I will try the chicken piccata.

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    Only 4 tables available; two 2-seaters and two 4-seaters!
    Only 4 tables available; two 2-seaters and two 4-seaters!
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    Lucky Chances Casino

    3.3
    (714 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    I've had both memorable wins and difficult losses at Lucky Chances. About 4-5 years ago, I won a…read more$65 poker tournament for $10,000, one of my most memorable sessions. More recently, I also hit a small bad beat jackpot for roughly a $450 table share, which kept the experience exciting. I was introduced to baccarat here and ultimately lost around $50,000 over time. There were times when I was up though which really feeds into the dopamine and adrenaline receptors. Very engaging and exciting environment, but also a clear reminder that gambling should be treated strictly as occasional entertainment. The dealers, floormen, service staff, and security are consistently professional, and the games are well-run and active. The night shift management, particularly Kian, can feel cold or unwelcoming toward players who are not actively gambling. I understand the perspective, though, as other patrons may not appreciate lingering presence if someone is not playing. Overall, the room runs well, but the customer experience at night can feel uneven depending on management and expectations.

    this place has such a special place in my heart. from late nights to early mornings, the cafe…read morealways has you covered. I've come here sober, hungover, drunk.. name it. And it hits every time! Over the years, I have slowly grown out of only ordering the longsilog (longanisa, egg, rice hold breakfast combo). However, it's still delicious. I just don't remember it being the price it is now. Will I still be there? Hell yeah! (side note, they have some of the best halo halo). halo halo the ice is melted shaved ice texture, not sweet at all, you choose either mango or ube ice cream inside, jellies, and rice cereal. (I'm going off memory here, so the rice cereal might be incorrect. just order it, you won't regret it!). soft scrambled egg with shrimp and rice this is in the rice plates section on the menu (I had to look it up, I never noticed it before). the sauce was slightly sweet but the meal was completely destroyed. fried chicken I mean; never thought it would be GOOD, but my boyfriend was so adamant about me testing it.. and it's delicious. crispy skin (almost like chips), juicy, flavorful, and with mangtomas sauce!! longsilog my tried and true? ugh, the suka too (vinegar), incredible. garlic rice? always a huge and delicious portion. god I miss it. bangus sisig bang-oose. milkfish for those that don't know. ugh, the jalapeno, tomato, lime!! and the flavor on this? I could marry it. it's also a favorite in the family, so we order this almost every time we see it. the skin? crispy. amazing every time. you're gonna come here for the gambling, but might as well eat some good food while you're here too.

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    Clumpy Kare Kare WORST FOOD VERY COLD and had to tell them to heat it up 2x WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH THIS WAITER
    Clumpy Kare Kare WORST FOOD VERY COLD and had to tell them to heat it up 2x WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH THIS WAITER
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    Chit-Chat Cafe

    Chit-Chat Cafe

    3.7
    (329 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I swear I've written a review for Chit Chat Cafe in the past. While it isn't artisan coffee, it…read moregets the job done with a view of the ocean across the street. There are some drawbacks like the wobbly tables that never seem to be fixed, excessive dust accumulation above the bench seating, and sometimes the barista playing music too loud. However, now that I've gotten the negative out of the way, let me illuminate the positivity that this place has brought into my life ever since I first came here when I was 9 years old. The Chit Chat Cafe has been a staple for my artistic expression. A home base for my writing and drawing hobbies and a lovely stop off for weekend tunes or to people watch. It seems like there's always at least one person in there reading the newspaper while sipping coffee, or working on their laptop with their headphones on. The baristas have always been friendly, especially Tyler! Such a cool dude w/ charming charismatic energy! I have completed two stamp cards in the past 2 years at this location and the one on the pier. I remember coming here in the storm one day, in 2015, when I was on my bike, locking my bike outside and having hot cocoa & a glass of water, with the wind & rain pounding against the glass. It was such a magical experience, that I decided this would be in my all-time top three cafes in Pacifica. Thank you for staying in business as long as I can remember & providing an authentic Cafe experience in Pacifica! You rock, Chit Chat Cafe! (Gaah I need to take pictures when I write these reviews. Will update upon next visit!)

    Oof. Baristas still play music way too loudly…read more And some of them still need some customer service skills. Why am I getting grief for a mistake she makes?

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    Friendly local place, next to ocean, and shopping center. Great coffee & espresso, sandwiches, bagels, treats. Happy servers.
    Friendly local place, next to ocean, and shopping center. Great coffee & espresso, sandwiches, bagels, treats. Happy servers.
    Vox bagel, Delicious !!
    Vox bagel, Delicious !!
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