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    4.5 (334 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Joanne Y.

    Definitely one of the best creole restaurants in the bay, and probably the best one in SF in my opinion. The selection was great, I couldn't decide what to order so I ordered everything: fried chicken plate with collard greens & mashed potatoes, chicken sandwich, soft shell crab, fried okra, and mini cornbread. The breading on everything fried was light and flavorful. I was esp surprised by how large the portion of soft shell crab, there was 3 per order! Collard greens were juicy, chicken tender, I'm already excited to go back again to try their other dishes!

    El B.

    Really 4.5 I've been meaning to try this place for a bit and I'm sorry I waited so long! Came for lunch and we got fish and chips and a shrimp po'boy with beignets for dessert. It was a LOT of delicious food!! The shrimp po'boy came on really good bread (maybe acme?) and was stuffed with giant shrimp which actually tasted like shrimp. No remoulade but I didn't miss that at all because all of the remoulade flavors were there. This is a great sandwich po'boy people! Fish and chips came with 2 giant pieces of perfectly cooked fish, slaw and hand cut fries. Yum. Then beignet...a lot and they could have been slightly yeastier...but I'm just being picky. Service was really nice, the venue is small and charming, and the bar is cute if you're going to sit inside. If you want to sit outside they have heat lamps which work pretty well. I was really happy with my giant lunch. I'm coming back soon for sure.

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    Blair P.

    Poboys serves up Cajun soul food in a quaint and cozy, colorful restaurant in Potrero Hill. A warm welcome greeted me as I entered, and I sat down at one of their colorful tables surrounded by pops of color, and the aromas of deliciousness. I can't go to a soul food restaurant without ordering okra, so I got that, and boy was I pleased. These tasty little crunchy morsels came with a side of jalapeño aioli, and I don't normally like aioli, but this one was a hit. Next I opted for the fried chicken plate with mashed potatoes and gravy and collard greens. Whatever they batter that chicken with should be patented, it's seriously good. The whole meal came out hot and flavorful. It's a big plate of food so I could have split all this with another person and been satisfied. Now I have another meal to look forward to at home. Check out this spot and enjoy yourself a delicious meal.

    Chicken and waffles

    Best creole food!! I dream of every time I'm in the city just to stop by for lunch. I had it for the first time last year and we chose to come back for a little lunch on Valentine's Day this year. Easily the best thing to order is the chicken and waffles. The chicken is juicy and not greasy and the waffles are fluffy and full of sugar pearls. The whipped cream with it pairs perfectly, definitely make sure to order extra. The gumbo, jambalaya, fried okra and shrimp and grits are always a good choice. The staff are very kind and attentive. I'm already dreaming of the chicken and waffles. Easily the best in the bay!

    Chicken Combo Plate
    Bobby W.

    Review based on the chicken combo plate and gumbo. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: Casual Value: 4.5/5 The fried chicken had nice breading and authentic cajun style, however I would say the chicken was dry in some parts for me. To achieve 5 stars for me, that chicken has to really hit and have a wow factor. The gumbo was good and I enjoyed it, but again didn't give me the "I have to have to come back for this" experience. Staff were very friendly. Value wise, I thought the menu is fairly priced especially for sf standards.

    Shrimp and Grits and cornbread
    Stephanie G.

    Was in the area for a meeting and decided to stop here for lunch. It was very quiet when I walked in, but I can totally see this placing bustling for dinner. Very charming interior, not a lot of seating though. I ordered the shrimp and grits and cornbread since. Both were very delicious! Shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sauce on the grits was tasty and the cornbread had a bit of crunch on the outside and very fluffy inside. I'd definitely return and highly recommend! Food rating Shrimp and grits 8/10 Cornbread 8/10 Customer service 10/10 Ambiance 9/10

    kyle e.

    Have only had takeout from here but food was filling and flavorful. Will try again soon

    Chicken Combo Plate
    Jocelyn C.

    Solid place- been here twice and enjoyed it both times. It hits that comfort food spot. Had most items on the menu and all delish. My fave is their fried okra!

    Chicken Combo Plate
    Florence K.

    Came here for a quick dinner and got the sweet tea and chicken combo plate. The chicken combo plate takes 20 minutes to make but it's well worth it! Comes with a side of collard greens and mashed potatoes. The sweet tea was not what I imagined it to be but it is a bit too floral for me. Would def come back to try other dishes.

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    Lamarr E.

    Went to Po boy kitchen for lunch recently. The food was just meh, that's the best way I can put it. The cornbread, Mac and cheese, greens were all lackluster. The shrimp Po boy was ok, but the batter on the shrimp fell right off when biting into it. A giant indicator that the shrimp was precooked or frozen. I don't think I really need to say a lot more. It's a 2.5/3 star situation.

    Fish and Chips
    Robert C.

    Went to this spot on a work lunch. Received a friendly greeting inside from our server. I ordered fish and chips, my coworker got the fried chicken sandwich. We grabbed seats outside; a little difficult as we were on a steepish hill but not too bad. Food came out quickly. The fish was crunchy and fresh, fries were nice and thick, and the slaw was good. Our server was very friendly and efficient. No complaints! We'll be back!

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    Barry B.

    Stumbled upon this place by accident, but sure happy I discovered it. The best okra I have eaten and I'm from the south so had it all my life. The seasonings were delicious and unique- fresh cut parsley is put on it when served, and the side of remoulade is a great edition. The shrimp po'boy sandwich is lovely- crispy battered shrimp with amazing seasoned fries. Also liked the mac n cheese and my son loved the fish n chips. Coleslaw is also killer. Only recommendation is to have unsweetened iced tea available as well.

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    Emily F.

    Ordered a shrimp and a chicken po boy sandwich to go. Called in the order and we're ready about 15 minutes later. They were friendly inside and seems like a cute little place. The sandwiches came with fries. Both sandwiches were ok. Wish protein on both were crispier and a different batter and fries seemed old and sorta hard. Sandwich was flavorful with the sauce. I'd maybe come back and try something else but wasn't too excited about the po boy unfortunately.

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    Brenda's French Soul Food - 3 way beignets- plain, chocolate, apple

    Brenda's French Soul Food

    4.2(12.8k reviews)
    1.9 miTenderloin
    $$$

    I still love Brenda's!!!!!!!…read more I haven't been back in a few years, but I am happy to report: they are still just as great! It was my daughter's first time and she loved it just as much as I did. We came during restaurant week so we decided to get the Creole Sampler so she could try a bunch of different items. (Sampler included red beans and rice, collard greens, fried catfish, hush puppies, plain beignet and gumbo). We also ordered the beignet flight and shrimp and grits. Plenty of food for the 2 of us, plus we had left overs. I can't not order the shrimp and grits. It's just so damn good! It's so rich and flavorful! It came out SUPER hot. Grits and cheese still bubbling. My daughter and I were both surprised she liked the collard greens. She's usually not a fan. She also liked the red beans and rice and she doesn't usually like beans either. That just goes to show how amazing the food is here! We came in around 4something pm on a rainy Sunday. There weren't many people there, but by the time we left it was more than half full. Service was friendly, and there was a band playing, which was a nice touch.

    I am speechless! I saw the rave reviews for Brenda's French Soul Food and had to try them out for…read moremyself. And, my goodness, I was not disappointed. Let me start with the star of the show - the Shrimp & Grits. The flavors blended so well I did a little dance in my seat. Creamy, savory and delicious! I will be dreaming about the Shrimp and Grits from now on. The Bananas Foster French Toast melted in my mouth. So yummy. I wasn't a fan of the Crawfish Beignets. It was something about the flavor of the red powder/ seasoning that left me underwhelmed. All in all, one of my favorite stops while I was in town.

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    Hed 11

    4.4(116 reviews)
    2.5 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$$$

    I had such a beautiful lunch experience at Hed 11 in Japantown. The restaurant feels refined and…read morecalm, but still warm and welcoming -- perfect for a special lunch, date, or girls' day out. We tried the Spring-Summer tasting menu, and everything felt thoughtfully presented. My favorite part was how the dishes balanced familiar Thai comfort with more elevated, seasonal details. The grilled Hokkaido scallop with rice noodles, pineapple, dry shrimp, and coconut curry was delicate, creamy, and bright. The duck with red curry and lychee was rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated. I also loved the three colors of rice, the crispy garlic kale, and the little soup served with the set. The dessert was a lovely finish -- mango sticky rice ice cream with puffed rice and almond crumble. Creamy, crunchy, tropical, and not too heavy. Service was kind and the pacing felt relaxed, which made the whole experience feel special without being intimidating. Definitely a great spot if you want Thai food in San Francisco that feels unique, seasonal, and beautifully done.

    My friend and I came here for a girl's lunch to enjoy their $45 special. I was pleased to see there…read morewas a vegan option here and was excited to try it. My friend ordered the duck. I ordered the Lion's Mane Mushroom. *A lovely note for the vegans and lactose-intolerant: there is a dairy-free option for the Thai iced tea (made with coconut milk). Given that this was a Michelin guide restaurant, we had certain expectations of the place and sadly we were disappointed. While the service was friendly and the server knowledgeable on the menu, the service itself was severely lacking in detail you'd expect from a $$$$ type of place. Our drinks came out first, followed by the appetizer, then came EVERYTHING ELSE all at once. Papaya Salad Daikon Soup Trio of rice (purple, brown, white) Curry + protein (duck for my friend, lion's mane mushroom for me) We tried to tackle the soup first. It came in an artsy looking bowl with undulated/rouged edges that was awkward to drink from but equally awkward to spoon the soup from. The daikon was VERY WOODY. Both my friend and I awkwardly spit out splintery fibers and left them on our plate. Some of my daikon chunks were fine but my poor friend had double the amount of woody mass collecting on her plate which was really unsightly, especially when you're supposed to be at a nice place. I can't say I've ever encountered this with daikon before at a restaurant. It's pretty easy to see which parts of the daikon are too mature to use. Next we tried to get on to our entree as that was cooling quickly. Unfortunately the curries were already somewhat congealed by the time we made our way to it. The vegan one was pretty good, but again, I had some woody bits in my food. I don't know if that's from the mushroom or if it was from another ingredient but the splintery clumps amassing on the side of our plates was not what we had imagined we'd be doing at a Michelin guide restaurant.... My friend's duck wasn't much better. She complained about the awkward texture and wound up spitting out half of that one her plate. -not to mention, her meal was served to her without a steak knife. After waiting for much too long, she got up to go request a knife and walked the knife back to the table like a psycho. I'm not trying to sound entitled here, but when a restaurant is supposed to be "nice" and has "$$$$", you sort of expect a certain caliber of service. Having to go ask for a knife when you ordered a chunk of meat does seem like a miss. For what it's worth, the curries for both of us had a unique blend of flavors. My friend had a penang currty sweetened with lychee. I don't remember what kind of curry mine was, but it was tasty with a kick in the end. Curry to rice ratio was perhaps 1:3. We had to ask for extra curry to accompany the protein and rice to balance everything out. It would have just been so pasty and dry otherwise (you know, since everything was already congealed...) By the time we got around to our papaya salad, it had gone from chilled to room temp. While it was tasty, it wasn't as refreshing as the salad could be. We're not sure why all courses were served at once, or if that's how this specific lunch service goes? The best course of the day was 100% the dessert. Order the vegan dessert! "Mango-sticky rice ice cream". It was a homemade mango ice cream with coconut milk base. It sounds basic but these ingredients were masterfully put together to create something truly unique. Not sure where the rice was in this whole situation, but who cares! This dessert was incredible! Lightly sweet, creamy and freshing. It arrived like a piece of art, like a glossy, glimmering mango sculture. The way that chilled mango puree spilled over, coating the ice cream underneath... It clung on to the ice cream layer just barely coating it for most perfect combination of sweet and creamy. It was unfortunate I got the last one for the day. My friend had the cheesecake which she said was tasty but not mindblowing like my mango ice cream. It also was... not so glorious. In fact, it looked small and flat, like a half used stack of mini post-it notes. All in all, it was a fun experience. The dishes were familiar favorites with a creative twist. For $45, it wasn't bad but I don't know about coming back for the $$$$ dinner experience based on this visit. Maybe we'll be back for the $40-$45 prefixe again in the future.

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    Little Skillet

    Little Skillet

    3.7(2.2k reviews)
    1.2 miMission Bay
    $$

    Way down a side street DEFINITELY off the beaten path is a destination Restaurant and Bar that…read moreisn't considered to be SF Elite, but sure as hell qualifies on all the boxes that need to be ticked. ** super cool weird, Old Timey looking Machinery, Period Equipment and Memorabilia, some of it turned into seating. You need to see it to believe it. ** Genuine, driven music. Peeking out defiantly from the background and scratching at that something in your sole that makes you go, Who is this? ** Fried Chicken like nobody else quite makes it. Lighter, milder-tasting, great crunch but somehow.... Somehow.... different than anybody else's. Blackened Catfish filet just a hair not spicy enough to be the best I've had. ** Cajuny/ Soul Food type sides that are fully legit. Collards are long cook, with personality. And that vegetarian liquor they get when you do em right. And grits. I've only ever had grits in SF from a pair of faux Cajun joints called Hard Knox. It's not good They pile on a *shitload* of cheese. It's some "I don't know JACK about Creole or Cajun Food" Cook's idea of how to amp up white people rendition to imitate real deal. Well guess what. Bring a salt shaker with you or just request one from the waitress. Because it's the ONLY thing missing from the best creamy with just a perfect hint of exterior crust grits I've had anywhere in San Francisco. And the takeaway cookies - one w chocolate chips and the other without disappeared under our smiles as we took the N line to Iracle Park to watch our G-men get owned by the Padres 10-5. It'll take more than your best IPA to wash that nasty flavor out of my mouth.

    Walking back to our car after Opening Day, we stumbled onto this spot by pure luck -- and it ended…read moreup being exactly what we didn't know we needed. From the second you walk in, it's a full-on vibe. The music is loud, people are dancing, drinks are flowing -- it feels like the after-party to the game. We had a pretty large group, but our server handled it with patience and ease, which made the experience even better. My husband and I kept it simple and shared the boneless wings and mac and cheese, and both absolutely delivered. Comfort food at its best -- hot, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a long day (and a few drinks) at the ballpark. It's the kind of place you could easily miss if you didn't know it was there, but once you find it, you'll want to come back. Perfect post-game spot, great energy, and definitely worth the stop.

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    Old Skool Cafe - Our Family Meal is a great deal! 2, 4, or 6 entrees, plus sides and dessert!

    Old Skool Cafe

    4.6(702 reviews)
    2.0 miBayview-Hunters Point
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Live music

    Such a cool spot hidden in SF's Bayview- Hunters Point neighborhood. We appreciated the speakeasy…read morevibe of the venue and friendly and attentive service we experienced while there, as well as the lovely jazz performed by youth (live music ended at 9:00pm, though the menu noted that it ends at 8:30pm). Awesome sounds on the baritone sax, bass, and drums, with songs like Fly Me To The Moon setting the mood on a Saturday evening. To eat, we had the catfish fingers appetizer, daniel's gumbo, and slow braised short ribs. The catfish was lightly breaded and tender, the short ribs were soft like butter with a tasty sauce, and the gumbo was a hearty dish in a flavorful stew, generous with the meats (chicken, ham, andouille sausage, and shrimp). We also got the dessert special, banana pecan muffin which came with fresh slices of strawberry and blueberries, as well as a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was delightful. To drink, I tried a couple different cocktails, the Lavender French 75 and The Cotton Club. Both were really good, but I especially enjoyed the latter which was heavy on the strawberry and lemon flavors, my fave. All in all, we had a wonderful experience here, savoring every last bite of our meal while immersed in the inviting atmosphere ideal for date night or any special occasion.

    Old skool cafe is a hidden gem that serves up a mix of new American cuisine with a hint of New…read moreOrleans incorporated into it. The menu changes every now & then so be sure to check before you go because it may have changed by the time you read this review. The ambience is definitely "old skool": the dim lighting, the attire of the wait staff, the big old seating booths and the decor screams great gatsby/50s era. It sets up a really romantic, cozy atmosphere for the drinks and dinner. Drinks were solid. I haven't had a sidecar made this impeccably in a while, the rum based cocktail (forgot the name) was also a hit. We tried a little bit of everything. For apps, we had the catfish fingers and the French onion soup. For entrees, we each got a different entree so we can try each other's order. The standout dish for me was the beef short ribs which was so tender that you can just use a fork to eat it. It is served with a red wine sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. I also liked the gumbo, had some meaty sausages in there and pieces of chicken. Old skool cafe, thank you for having us! We will return, hopefully sooner rather than later.

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    Live music and great food at Old Skool Cafe

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