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The San Franciscan

4.0 (1.6k reviews)
Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Jennifer C.

Once you step inside The San Franciscan, you're stepping back in time to the 1960s. This had been on my list for a good ol' prime rib dinner, so we went to celebrate an anniversary. The service was quick, but I was slightly disappointed that my medium rate prime rib was dry. I focused more on eating the baked potato and salad.

Coco V.

I had always heard about this place. So many people rave about it. The prime rib is supposed to be amazing. It's a restaurant that's been around for a very long time. It's got a bar type of area in front where you'll hear live music. Which is usually pretty entertaining. On the other side is a small dining area. It's dark in there. The lighting is pretty low. It has that old restaurant feel. Anyway, some friends and I decided to try this place since we've all heard great things about it and we wanted to support some friends who were performers in the live band. I had to order the prime rib because that's what everyone raved about. Was it good? Yes. Was it amazing? No it was not. The bread was good nice and warm. Everything else was just ok. The service was incredibly slow. We tried to give Grace as we knew it was a busy night but so many delays and mistakes were made. I wish I could give it a better review. I probably won't come back unless I want to see the live band.

Prime rib
Lauren T.

My family has been coming to the San Franciscan for years & is our go-to spot when we want Prime Rib! We went on a Friday night & it was pretty busy, but we only ended up waiting around 40 min. I love that they give you fresh sourdough bread with butter. I ordered a prime rib medium & was surprised at how rare it was! It definitely seemed more like medium rare. My dad's that was medium rare, came out rare. Just an fyi maybe you want to order it a little bit more cooked than usual!

Still the king of the South Bay prime rib!
Steve O.

An old friend from work and He got together for dinner and he suggested the San Franciscan. It had been a while so I was pretty excited to go back to one of my local favorites. Unfortunately, prices have risen but I wasn't surprised in our current economy. I wasn't really in the mood for prime rib so I went with the ribeye steak which was a great choice. Ordered medium rare, it was cooked perfectly and the meat was so juicy and tender. The cut seemed much more generous than the description in the menu. The baked potato, fresh green salad with blue cheese dressing, and sourdough bread just added to a delightful dinner. Seating was prompt and the service was excellent. Our waitress was very good about checking on us and making sure all was well. Always a pleasure to return to a Torrance classic restaurant.

Australian lobster tail
Vegas C.

The San Franciscan feels like a blast from the past in the best way. Old-school steakhouse, classic bar top, dim cozy lighting, and fresh sourdough bread to start things off--already a win. Came for the prime rib after a friend's recommendation and went with the San Franciscan cut, medium rare, with a loaded baked potato, lobster tail add-on, sautéed mushrooms, and a classic Caesar. The prime rib was the move: tender, juicy, and exactly what you want from a spot like this. Jeff the bartender had that old-school charm, and Terry was warm, efficient, and really on top of it despite having a full section. Not flashy or trendy, just a classic place that knows its lane and does it well.

Shrimp cocktail
Lauretta N.

Always a good value for prime rib and always busy no matter if you come early. Meal comes with sourdough bread and soup or salad. Entree includes choice of potato or vegetable. The portion is generous and the meat is top rate. Hubby tried the shrimp cocktail and again a generous portion. Service is good.

Dinner Salad
Larry L.

Every town should have a San Franciscan. The term "neighborhood gem" gets overused, but it perfectly fits the San Franciscan. The San Franciscan isn't a fine dining establishment; rather, it's a blue-collar joint, with red Naugahyde covered booths and hotel banquet-style chairs. Most importantly, there is one main reason to go to the San Franciscan ... the PRIME RIB. Food: The mainstay of the San Franciscan is the prime rib. They serve a nice, thick cut in three sizes (House Special at 8 oz, Franciscan Cut at 12 oz, and Diamond Jim at 19 oz). Each dinner comes with sourdough bread, a dinner salad or cup of soup, and a side of your choosing like steamed vegetables, fries, or baked potato. The prime rib is pretty good. It may not be the best I've ever had, but it's close enough, especially at this price point. The sourdough boule is served warm, with a crusty outside and doughy middle; the salad was honestly unmemorable (think hotel banquet); and the baked potato was simple but satisfying, with the large dollops (in plastic cups) of whipped butter, sour cream, and green onions. I've also had the spaghetti with meatballs and chicken parmesan in the past, and cannot in good faith recommend them. But I can 100% recommend the prime rib. Service: The service swings between very friendly and chummy, like your best neighborhood spots should be, to somewhat short and brusque when interrupting a server carrying a tray of eight salads (which is understandable). Environment: The restaurant is lively. The bar is usually filled with locals, and there can often be a long line for dinner, with people waiting patiently on a makeshift dance floor (where they have Tuesday night karaoke) and sitting on those hotel banquet-style chairs. Bottom Line: The San Franciscan is a neighborhood gem ... Go for the prime rib.

Steak & potato
Leo H.

This place is a hidden gem service is great and the prime rib here is very good for the price I ordered a steak that was nice juicy & tender.. if your in the mood for a good steak or prime rib dinner that will not break the bank this is the place...

House special
Cary N.

11/14/2025 Update The atmosphere of the restaurant is the same, still good. The food is still made amazing. The prime rib still made well and all the food came out quickly. We love it. Our waiter was good. Very professional and friendly. Took our drink and food orders well. Made sure we were okay and if refills needed. The hostesses... I have never since had such horrible service. We came at 4:30 and in 2 cars since there was 6 of us and they made us wait until we were all inside until they sat us. It was beyond frustrating since it has never been the cast and the restaurant was not busy at the time. They just happened to be a few minutes later because we came in 2 cars. For this reason I am marking them down because now they choose this everyone must BE in the restaurant before seating when they fell it seems.

San Franciscan cut
Scan C.

After seeing a social media post about this place, we decided to try it out. We went on a Friday and made reservations for 7:30p. It was busy and the place was very confusing. The front door on Sepúlveda happens to be the rear door. It was bazaar. We checked in around 7:15 and clearly this place does not honor reservations because we were not seated until 8:15p. Very frustrating. When we're finally seated, our server had no customer service skills, didn't smile or even say hello. When we finally ordered, our food car quickly. I ordered the San Franciscan cut prime rib. It was very tender. My gf ordered the NY steak and her steak was fairly bland and was not cooked to her liking. I thought mine was ok, nothing to brag about. The prices however were pretty reasonable especially for the size of my prime rib. I don't live in the area now so I can say it may be a while for me to return.

salad for the table
Sophia C.

Service is bad, the older white lady that served us was really angry and definitely hates it here. As soon as we sat down we said we were ready to order but we waited 20 minutes. When our waitress came to take our order my friend blurted out "finally" and she did not take that well. She said "how nice of you sweetheart" in the most sarcastic way. They're busy here so I let it go. Plus didn't want anyone spitting in our food or anything. Funny story, the salad she served us was brought to the table looking like how it does in the picture. None of us touched it because our food had not came at that time. But I realized that it looked like it belonged in the trash and the busboy confirmed that because he threw it in the trash without asking us! My friend asked me if I had complained about the salad, I said no. That is embarassing that the food served to us looked so much like it belonged in the trash that their own staff tossed it thinking that's what it was. The prime rib comes with a level of anger endurance so if you're willing to put up with that, cool. Reading other reviews, does feel like this place gives "we don't like your kind around here" vibes.

The culotte
Ginna S.

We came here for a birthday dinner. Most ordered the prime rib and I ordered the culotte. The food was decent, nothing too special or spectacular/not the best but also and definitely not the worst. Middle of the road. Those that ordered the prime rib had similar sentiment. The service was decent as well. They were busy, I think mainly because the regulars who come for the bar, but were accommodating and seated us in a timely fashion. The parking is decent. Overall, not a bad experience.

Prime rib
Paul C.

This isn't a restaurant, it's a Time Machine. Step into the dark , poorly lit restaurant; slide into a red vinyl booth and I swear you are transported back to the early 60s , vegas and the rat pack There isn't anything on the menu you wouldn't find in that era. If you were hankering for poke or sushi , you're outa luck What they do is prime rib. Get the baked potato. It's amazing The place is always packed but the service is always good. Love it. Come for the experience! It's awesome.

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Ask the Community - The San Franciscan

Does this establishment have takeout?

Yes, but only between 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm and not on busy holidays (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, New Year's Eve).

What time is the live music and Karoke?

Live music every Friday (9 pm -1 am). Karaoke every Tuesday (8 pm - 1 am). Karaoke every Saturday (9 pm - 1 am).

Is there an open mic night?

Yes they I believe on certain days call them ! enjoy much fun there!

Can you accommodate a party of 35?

We can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests per party, by reservation only. Please call 310-325-5231 to make a reservation.

Do they have corkage?

Yes they do. It's 20 dollars

Do you take Reservations?

Do you take reservations

Is Prime rib served every night?

Yes, our prime rib is available every day from 3 pm until close. Kitchen closing time depends on the day of the week. Refer to our website for hours.

What kind of soup choices are there?

We have a different freshly-made soup every day, with New England style clam chowder every Friday.

What is Market Price for lobster tail and sirloin?

Last time I was there it was 54$ for lobster. I do not know the price of sirloin.

When will you go back to a lunch menu?

Since the pandemic they're only serving dinner

Is there dress code or suggested dress code?

No dress code. Unless you call shoes and a shirt a dress code. I have seen very casual to nicely dressed. I say just be comfortable in your clothes. 😉 Wear clothes that… Read more

Will there be a fee if I bring cake for birthday?

Not positive about that but they do give a free dessert with a candle on your birthday

Is there a happy hour?

Yes. But I don't know when it starts or stops. Call them they'll answer.

Do you need a reservation?

No but they do accept reservations.

Do they offer catering option for prime rib?

Is this still open for takeout?

Yes they're still open

Anyone heard when they will be opening? No answer when I call or voice message and no signs on the door.

They are open now with safety restrictions

Is the restaurant for take out orders during this crazy time?

We were just there a couple days ago. We placed a Take Out order of filet mignon and prime rib. It was fantastic, and we are SO happy they are open for business--cocktails and dining on the patio and also take-out orders.

Are you open new years eve 2019 (December 30)?

Yes.

Do they offer to go orders for pick up?

Yes we do but you must come in to order.

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4.3(31 reviews)
6.2 mi

The food was great! No complaints there. The service however, was absurd! Actually, non-existent…read more The table next to us literally had to go to the bar and retrieve their own drinks. No one checked on us, it took way too long to get served and when we finally did, it was with an attitude. Our appetizer order was also forgotten. The restaurant had only 2 tables of guests, including us. Shocking for a Saturday night. So the excuse of being busy isn't going to fly here. We will not be back. Although I enjoyed the food, being ignored and treated like crap doesn't make it worth it. If you want decent food, excellent service by the sea, I'd recommend going to Redondo Beach or Hermosa Beach. ANYWHERE but here!

Let's not get political (please) - it's Yelp after all…read more I chose here this year for my husband's annual birthday brunch! He loves a decadent brunch. Who doesn't? And after a number of years patroning the Four Season's Beverly Hills brunch on Doheny I wanted to try something new. There's not many decadent, birthday worthy brunch options in our post Covid world. So when I found this one, read the menu and saw the price point I was ALL in. And my goodness it blew last year at the four seasons away by a lot!!! (They dipped significantly after Covid - not the same value). The Trump had EVERYTHING you could want in a brunch. Sushi, free flowing champagne, prime rib, crepes, crab, waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes, chocolate dipped fruit, breads, bagels, cheeses, salad, Korean short ribs, shrimp, shrimp scampi, pasta, omelettes, oysters, fruit & figs, and sausage & bacob. I know for a fact I am missing offerings. It was world class, A+ with live music and wonderful service. The views of the pacific were gorgeous on our blustery day. My goodness it was so pretty. We were not rushed at all. It wasn't cramped or crowded. I loved it! And I'd definitely make this a recurring birthday treat for him. It was absolutely worth it.

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