energy--I give it five stars for pure neighborhood awesomeness. Everything I've had there has been yummy, with a tropical, laid-back feel. The menu has something for everyone: tacos, smash burgers, salads, banana ice cream sandwiches... and don't even get me started on the drinks. The margaritas and cocktails are so good. They're also incredibly dog-friendly, with dog-positive events that make the place feel even more welcoming. It's the kind of spot you go once and then keep coming back to because it just makes you happy. read more

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The atmosphere of this restaurant is quite an experience. The outdoor seating provides a tropical and vibrant atmosphere, temporarily concealing the bustling nature of the city. As you enter the building, every room becomes slightly dimmer, gradually transforming the place from tropical paradise to dive bar scenery. The food, though, was pretty mediocre. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fries and just by the looks of it, it already doesn't seem too spectacular. The taste of both were above decent, BUT the price point was a little bit too high for me. The portion size definitely on the smaller side. I did appreciate that these dishes were freshly made - the burger and its juices were steaming hot! They have excellent customer service. We came in during a Trivia Night and it was free to join. The game was very casual, yet entertaining to see the competitive groups. Not sure what the prize was, but it definitely added to the dining experience. But unfortunately as much as I wanted to rate this place higher, the food isn't just on par. read more

Palm House - Famous Fried Chicken Sando, Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came by with a friend to try their happy hour. You order your drinks/food through the QR code on the table. It was straightforward and efficient. Got the classic margarita $8 and a second chipotle mango margarita for $8. Both were pretty good for the price point. I'd come back to try their small bites during their happy hour. Ambiance- loved the vibe! Rustic, nature vibes- It was 6pm and dimmed inside. Nice and cozy! read more

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Sat outside during happy hour. Tried the slushy and guava mojito drinks -- both drinks were quite strong but the mojito was super minty and refreshing. Also had the tuna poke taquitos and Chinese chicken salad -- really liked the tuna poke taquitos but the salad was a little too heavily dressed in my opinion, so it was on the saltier side. Since we sat outside, the staff rarely checked on us and despite this, the lowest selection for tip was 20%. Bathrooms were quite clean though, and pretty great atmosphere overall. read more

I thought the food here was kind of underwhelming. For the price there are better food options in the area, but this could be a good spot if you're more interested in drinks and aesthetics. It's a very cute spot and the outdoor seating area is (relatively) large and covered. You order from a QR code and can keep your own tab separate from others at your table which I thought was interesting and probably nice for larger parties. read more

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This is most definitely a bar! But good small bites. I liked all the food we ordered. It came out fast , it was fresh but more importantly tasted good. Some good bar food bites that had a island vibe flare. Tacos needed something like crispier torts, we asked for lime. Brussels had good flavor but not crispy. Pop corn shrimp could be a bit more coconut flavored but overall very good for bar food! read more

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Solid spot in the marina. I love their Caribbean inspired dishes. I ordered the popcorn shrimp and the crabcake Benedict. Both were really good. Their hibiscus palmer is also very refreshing! They have outside seating which is perfect for a warm day. read more

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The place has a cute vibe and has great happy hour deals! I didn't think the food was particularly great but not a bad place to catch up with a friend! I do love that they have indoor and outdoor seating! I recommend the outside seating so you can people watch on the busy street! read more

Palm House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great vibes, the music, decor, and ambiance is amazing--feels like you are back in SoCal. They play upbeat house music (not sure if anyone dances). Come here for the vibes, as the food is very average. The drinks are okay. The pina colada was sour so I don't recommend. The espresso martini was decent. Scan the QR code to order, they will bring it to your table. read more

Palm House - Pineapple Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The vibes here are great! My friend and I walked in on a Tuesday night and there was bingo going on. I think this would be a great place to drink and hang out with friends. It was very loud though, I had to shout just to keep a conversation, outside seating is quieter. I got the smash burger and made it naughty style. I personally did not really like this burger, the meat patty is not what I expected for a typical smash burger. The naughty style flavors took over the burger. The Mac and cheese was delicious though, super creamy and cheesy. The Brussels sprouts were also quite tasty but on the sweeter side versus savory. read more

Palm House - Smash burger naughty style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They have great happy hour! My friends and i came here on a Thursday afternoon to get some drinks and snacks. We actually didn't realize it was happy hour until an hour in. We ordered the sesame chicken, fries, hugo spritz, aperol spritz, pina colada, skinny passion fruit margarita. I'd recommend getting the sesame chicken. Super tasty, and it was perfectly crispy and flavored. I've been here many times and everything I've ordered so far has been tasty. They also have a menu for your fur babies which i loved. The service is fine and the ambiance is tropical. Very cutesy and dog friendly. read more

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I stopped by with my coworker to grab some happy hour before meeting with the others. She lives in the marina and I found this place on Yelp. I was mainly looking for a happy hour menu with lots of choices. When we stopped by around 5pm on a Thursday, it was very open. There were plenty of seats in the patio and indoors as well. They have QR codes on the table and you order via your phone and they bring it out to you afterwards. It's open seating so wherever you wanted to sit, you just find a table and do so. I ordered the guava mojito with casamigos blanco ($8 base, $3 for the choice of alcohol), spiced fries ($4) and sesame chicken wings ($14) to share. My friend ordered the mother clucker sandwich ($13) and Palm house slushy with mango ($10+ additional for the mango). The guava mojito was freshing and was very easy to drink. The alcohol was in there but the guava made it so refreshing that you almost couldn't tell. The spiced fries were good, I wouldn't say they were super special but just a classic. The wings, let me tell you was to die for!! The wings had the gochujang glaze with sesame and green onion. It came with a side of pickled cucumbers and a coconut ranch dipping sauce. The flavors of the glaze was on point, and it wasn't too sticky but you definitely want to make sure you don't let the glaze go to waste. The coconut ranch had some essences of dill in it from what it seemed. It provided a calming sauce to highlight the gochujang flavor. The pickled cucumbers helps cleanse the palette between bites. My coworker said she really enjoyed her drink and food. The drink was strong according to her and the chicken sandwich was deliciously crispy and flavorful! FYI, they automatically apply a 5.5% surge charge on your bill. So be mindful of that before you tip. They also automatically elect the 20% tip when you are about to pay. You can alter your tip at the end when you pay on your phone as well. Overall, the place was very aesthetically pleasing to the eye, had a convenient ordering system, yummy food and drinks and seemed like a nice place to meet up with friends or even date night. I'd definitely stop by again for happy hour if I'm in the neighborhood! read more

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Review is strictly for the smash burger and eaten via delivery. Picture was very promising, but was an expectation vs. reality situation. Burger was dry as hell and kind of gritty, would not classify as "smash" and very much a formed/rounded burger with uniform edges...almost as if previously frozen? Potato bun was very sweet or could have been the pineapple onion jam! Fries had a nice crisp, but no spice? Also didn't come with pineapple ketchup as advertised. Like Palm House otherwise (when we've dined in-person), but would pass on the smash burger! read more

Palm House - Reality - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great, friendly and fast service. Food was decent, especially for the price, but not outstanding (once again it is price appropriate hence the 4v3 stars). I especially didn't like the way the soy sauce was added to the poke, it tasted like it was added directly to the fish in such a quantity that's all you tasted. Besides that though the drinks were good and I can't stress again how great the service was. Definite bonus points for how well the QR code ordering system works. Super smooth, and each person can order/pay for themselves separately with their own phone even with the same QR code if you're in a group! read more

The most Awesome relaxed dog friendly restaurant in the city. And food is always delish! read more

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My friend wanted to try this place. I had the mother clucker chicken sandwich, coconut popcorn shrimp, and the prickly pear mimosa. We shared the naughty fries appetizer. The chicken sandwich doesn't come with fries or a side. I think according to the menu only the burger does? It was one if the only sandwiches that mentioned fries. So know that if it doesn't mention fries or a side then it doesn't come with it. The mother clucker sandwich was delicious and cooked just right. It was tasty and you could tell they did the spicy breading fresh themselves. But its price with no fries or side? For that price it should come with fries. Maybe have an option to add it or make it a combo since just the sandwich alone isn't filling enough. If they didn't just solely rely on scanning and ordering from a QR code, and a waitress checked in on you or provided service, you could clarify these things versus finding out once getting your food. The naughty fries were tasty too but could've had maybe some more toppings. Like the cheese sauce or the other sauce. The fries they were cooked perfectly with a little breading on the outside. The popcorn coconut shrimp were delicious too and not overcooked. The reason for taking off 2 stars was the lack of service. They have a QR code for the menu, ordering, and for paying your bill or tab. Some places who use this method might tend to be not as attentive with service. They just bring the food and don't check in. I saw both of my drinks I ordered sit at the bar for a while. No one thought to bring them over. My food took a long time to get. I was looking for our waitress and didn't see her to ask or check the status of my order. Except for once when she was putting together punch bowks for a big party near us. Other than that she was nowhere to be found. There was a big party for a bday that came in after my friend and I had ordered food, maybe that party was prioritize due to their potential tip or orders of punch bowls, rounds of shots, and food. Or maybe they were short staffed idk. We sat ourselves since there was no one in the front to seat us and no sign was there stating we should seat ourselves. Either way my order was forgotten and not brought to our table for a long time. Much after the tine that the text said it'd be ready by. I sat there staring at my soda and mimosa just sitting at the bar. Once our waitress cane with my food after having not seen her at all for a while I had to remind her the soda and mimosa were mine sitting at the bar. Then she brought them and apologized. I saw other reviews mentioning the lack of service and they're not exaggerating. To me if the food is good and if what I ordered is brought out to me in an reasonable amount of time, I'm not big on service or how attentive they are. I could care less. But I was sitting there with nothing just waiting for a long time. My friend luckily put in her order shortly before me and got her food, her cocktail, and our naughty fries appetizer to share pretty quickly. Idk what happened when I placed my order right after she got all hers. That big party came in well after I had put in my order too. If they were being prioritized due to spending more I know the tip for a party of 6 or more will be automatic anyway. Other than that there weren't very many customers overall in the restaurant. My friend and I tipped lower but honestly that didn't deserve a tip at all. When no service is being provided and they're not bringing you what you ordered once ready at the minimum. That's a shame because the food was delicious. read more

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Palm House nails it when it comes to vibes--this place has such a fun, tropical energy that's honestly hard to find anywhere else in SF. The ambiance is unbeatable, making it an ideal spot for group outings or hosting larger parties. It just feels like a good time as soon as you walk in. The food is delicious and full of flavor. The orange juice tasted a bit off--and some of the portions felt a little small for the price. Still, the overall experience makes up for it and it was still yummy. If you're looking for a vibrant, sunny escape right in the city, this place delivers. I'd definitely come back. Our waiters were also amazing and so kind and helpful! And I love the split tab feature they have added. read more

Palm House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had an awesome Mother's Day brunch and love the sidewalk seating. The food was spectacular!

Wow the food here is so good! The popcorn shrimp are amazing and the sauces complimented them perfectly. The Brussels sprouts were also amazing. The chicken sandwich was great, and I also loved the sauces on it. The restaurant is cute and bright. Service is a bit slow, but you can order and pay from your phone which is amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

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The restaurant gave off a relaxed beach vibe which made the whole experience feel laid-back and comfortable. It wasn't too busy so the atmosphere was calm and inviting. Service was pretty good--friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We ordered two plates of huevos rancheros and a starter of coconut shrimp. They were hearty and perfectly prepared. To pair with the meal I enjoyed a Michelada and a frozen slush-style cocktail which both were refreshing and a great match for the food. Overall, it was a really enjoyable and comfortable brunch spot that I'd definitely come back to. read more

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Been to Palm House a few times for a quick drink with friends! Drinks are typically good and the atmosphere is fun depending on the day and time. The last time I came here was okay.. they were really busy inside where the bar is in the middle of the day on a weekend so it makes sense that this might've not been a 10/10 experience. I really like the smash burgers here and decided to get a drink to go with my food - our food came out and I still hadn't received my drink which was kind of odd. The server let me know they didn't have some of the ingredients for my drink and that they could get me another drink. The Mai Tai I ended up getting tasted like watered down rum which is weird because normally the drinks here are good! All goes to say, if you are looking for a quick bite and don't care too much about service Palm House is a good spot. But I wouldn't recommend getting a Mai Tai here... read more

Palm House - Mai Tai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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definitely will be coming back here. they have a good happy hour special and other events. the prices were great and they have a good size menu. the mac n cheese, is probably one of the bests. it was SO GOOD. all their food was good. the green dip for the fries was the best. the tacos were also yum. definitely will be coming back here especially to try trivia. excited to go for brunch sometime as well read more

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I stumbled upon the Palm House one afternoon while in the area and popped in for some drinks. The ambiance is fun and tropical, the drinks make you feel like your on vacation and the food is super tasty! The service style is QR code. The drinks did take some time because they were super busy with 1 bartender, but the food came out within 10 minutes! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Wanted to try this place out for a while. Went with some friends. Very underwhelming. Garlic truffle fries had no garlic flavor. Ordered the "famous" fried chicken sando. Added bacon and a fried egg. Cost $20 and doesn't even come with a side. The sandwich was very small and the chicken was super thin and dry. My wife got the burger, which was also dry. Took a while to get ours, while our friends had gotten at ate theirs. They have a station to get your own water, but they were out of cups. I went to the bar to ask for a water, and the bartender was very rude. We might have just caught these guys on an off day, but most likely won't be going back. read more

Fun spot in Cow hollow which has a solid tropical theme running throughout. They've got a kind staff and a front patio good for people watching. They still have qr code menu and ordering so it's pretty simple. We had the jerk Cesar salad and the jerk chicken sandwich, the chicken was a little over cooked. We also had the Mac n cheese which was sooo cheesy and delicious- lactosey beware! read more

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I was invited to a private event at Palm House over the weekend and was impressed by the space - which included a private bar and pool table. They even have TVs if you want to watch the sports games or project onto the screen. They had a variety of food options which was nice. Everything tasted good but nothing really stood out to me. The service was great tho! There was always someone walking around picking up used plates and glasses and making sure everything was ok! read more

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Hella shady. DO NOT COME HERE. They list one price on the menu but charge more at the POS. I got charged $17 for a drink that was listed as $13. Will be reporting to the City cause that's illegal. I guess they expect people to not notice? read more

We ate here last night, there were 4 of us. The ambiance is cute and the Hostess/server was very nice. I'm just not sure I'm a fan of ordering on my phone and then the hostess/servers randomly bring out the dishes? I would say the food was good but nothing to write home about. We had the chips and Guacamole, they were good, but how hard is that? We ordered 2 Poke Bowls, they were good. We also ordered the Jerk Shrimp Tacos-tiny shrimps, just okay. All in all I probably won't return. With so many spectacular places to eat in the city, I dont think this was worth it. read more

Love the ambiance and ample seating at Palm House! Super fun and unique menu too. I got the zucchini and avocado fritter eggs Benedict - highly recommend!! The banana milk mocha was fine but not worth $9 in my opinion... Also, my friend got a cup of coffee and found a special surprise of grounds at the bottom! Hehe oops read more

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Staff friendly and accommodating. Food portions are small but the drink menu is extensive. We got the heuvos rancheros and smash burger, latte and Michaelada for brunch. Yummy but I was still hungry lol. I like that you can individually order your own food through a bar code, but don't forget to close out or there will be a 20% tip automatically charged. Sit outside to enjoy a warm SF day outdoors, or indoors where there's plenty of space. read more

Decided to try out Palm House for brunch after a day of reorganizing. The staff is very friendly and timely. Constantly check-in on you, and refill anything you need such as water. The ordering is super easy, scan the QR code at your table, add items to your tab, place and pay. Done. There is seating inside and outside. Heaters outside in the patio so it doesn't feel cold to be outside. Total time that we waited for our food was probably like 10-15mins MAX. We got some drinks as well which were refreshing and delicious. I got the POG mimosa and my friend got the prickly pear mimosa. Overall we loved Palm House for a place to grab a quick bite that was filling but didn't make us feel stuffed. read more

Palm House - Island Breakfast, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Mac n cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

For me, the best way to take advantage of San Francisco's unwonted sunny weather is simple: a brunch with friends (and outdoor seating, of course). We settled on the whimsical Palm House. Upon arrival, it doesn't take long to pick up on the Hawaiian-esque theme; the decor faces no shortage of palm tree motifs and colorful furnishing. The layout straddles the line of being too tacky and a pseudo-getaway. While Palm House's ambiance may temporarily transport you to the tropics, the food brings you right back to brisk San Francisco whom Karl the Fog routinely lends visits to. I ordered an aperol spritz and luau bowl. The spritz was classic and refreshing. The bowl left something to be desired though. For starters, the prices are high (which I'm fine with considering its prime location), but the portions are plainly disappointing. This same neighborhood also boasts price-comparable brunch establishments whose dishes have profoundly heftier portions. The rice was undercooked and brittle, the pineapple a nominal amount, and the tuna mushy despite appearing to be discernible chunks. And, as expected, the ingredients' shared mediocrity left the dish as a cohesive whole just unimpressive. Unfortunately, the service was not the saving grace. Our waitress only visited our table twice, once to take our orders and another to serve them. As such, we had one bottle of water to share with the table and strictly one as no one had refilled it. I noticed that as the bottle dwindled down to its last few ounces, my friends courteously split the measly amount amongst us three. It was a scene fresh out of the movie Rango (ifykyk). read more

Palm House - Luau Bowl with Tuna Poke - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: A good option for the area if you want something with a Caribbean flare. The extended review... Food: Lemongrass coconut prawns - 3/5 - Not a bad tasting dish but could always use more shrimp. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 4/5 - A nice ambiance both inside and out. read more

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Please bring back the motherclucker chicken sandwich!!! I went in tonight to order it to-go and unfortunately it was taken off the menu. They recommended the famous chicken sandwich which was good, but not nearly as delicious as the motherclucker. I miss the juicy sauce, grilled pineapple, and coleslaw - the regular chicken sandwich doesn't compare :( Please bring it back, honestly it was the best thing on the menu read more

The hamburger taste decent, as well as the sweet potatoes fries. But the drinks are good. The macaroni are ok, wish there's some cheese with the macaroni. My friend said her Tuna Bowl, she prefer more toppings. This place it's more suitable for drinks, as my first experience. Maybe I will try their other food dishes like pineapple fried rice etc read more

Palm House - Dog friendly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food! Stopped here for lunch and a cocktail and had a great time. Love the decor. It's got a really tropical feel. We both had different things for lunch. My wife had the Caribbean Plate and I had the Hot Fried Chicken. Hers looked amazing but I didn't try it. Mine was so delicious! It had just enough spice and tasted fantastic. Her drink was alcohol free while I tried the Palm Whip Slush. Perfectly balanced rummy/fruity tropical paradise kind of smoothie. We'll definitely be going back! read more

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This place felt like an "instagram" place where everything looked delicious but tasted not as good as it looked. The restaurant is beautiful and I loved the ease of ordering/paying. Good experience but wouldn't go out of my way to go visit again read more

Palm House - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you are looking for a good happy hour in the Marina, Palm House is a good spot to check out. We had some friends visiting from out of town, and we were looking for happy hour spot that was dog friendly, and palm house fit the bill after checking out their HH menu. They run HH Monday-Friday from 4-6PM. The best deal is their famous punch bowls, normally close to $70, it's 50% off during happy hour. While they lean to the sweet side, it's big enough to share with 2-3 people. The HH food was good but a little bit salty, especially their tuna poke taquitos. Good but too salty. They've got a bunch of food items though on their HH menu for under $9. Back to the dog friendly portion, I've never seen a restaurant that welcomes our pups. The staff was so kind providing them water and treats, and they even offer puppy cocktails and food on their menu. Overall,Definitely a spot worth checking out for HH read more

I come to palm house all the time, the food and drinks are always amazing. Great tropical themed drinks and fun house music ambiance. Special shout out to Nico, hands down one of the friendliest bartenders ever. I always have an amazing time here. read more

Palm House - Back bar and duck - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's been awhile since I last ate at Palm House. My colleagues from other locations were coming for a statewide conference here in the city, and it just so happens to be SF Restaurant Week. The menu looked good so after showing it to my colleagues, we decided to have dinner there. Well, looks like there was some miscommunication. The waitress said that the kitchen found out last minute about the restaurant participating at restaurant week and so they ran out of many of the items on the restaurant week menu, so they stopped serving it.... I appreciate the waitress apologizing on behalf of the restaurant and promoting the menu so we can come back later on in the week. Well, the conference ends on Tuesday afternoon, so unfortunately my colleagues won't be able to make it as plans for dinner for the time here have been set. So we ordered off the regular menu. I got the Luau Bowl with teriyaki chicken. It was okay. The teriyaki sauce was more on the sweet side, which is fine, and on the thicker side. Chicken was a little dry. The edamame and pineapple didn't have much flavor. I enjoyed the salad. I did eat almost the entire plate as I was hungry. I also ordered chips and dip to share and that was pretty good. The chips were very crunchy and the dip was nice and oniony. Menus are now available when scanning a QR code and you can easily split the bill. This helps since we're here on business and we can easily pay for our own portions and get reimbursed accordingly. But since the menus are online, we didn't get much service, aside from finding out they stopped the restaurant week menu. No one checked on us to see how we were doing. I like the tropical vibes of the Palm House. It would've been nice to sit on the patio to dine al fresco, especially because it got so noisy inside from just one party celebrating a birthday. But it was chilly and they hadn't turned on the heat lamps. Plus, the bartender said we can choose from one of the three tables, so we just sat there. Whenever I pass by the Palm House during brunch hours, the place is always packed. Considering I had a mediocre experience for the two times I've dined here for dinner on a restaurant week, I should probably try their brunch on a regular day. A lot of my friends ask me for restaurant recs, and I'm a bit embarrassed for recommending this place out of the many menus I looked through for restaurant week. I was hoping things have changed since the last time I ate here years ago. But maybe brunch is their forte. read more

Palm House - Luau Bowl with chicken teriyaki - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California