I've been following Chef Lee's journey since they opened so this review is overdue. He's the…read morefriendliest guy always with a smile on his face and his dream to keep a biz going in the Excelsior that he and his kids will remember is the sweetest story. Story aside, the food at Ocean Subs just slaps. It's also simple - meaning there are only 4 official sub options - but of course you can build your own too! My most recent order was a turkey swiss on Dutch crunch with the full send of condiments. Tsunami sauce is his house sauce which sounds a little like an Italian dressing. It's a perfect sando option for taking to McLaren park, which is what I did. Go check out the E, and give it a try!

Secret menu? Secret anything -- you know I gotta try it! Though the Ocean Subs space is small in…read moresize, they're SUPER friendly and that's always an appetite stimulant!! Their menu is basic but it seems to draw in the locals. I went with the Crusader and Mufasa, both on sourdough roll. They're very similar but the Mufasa has turkey, roast Beef, pastrami, and provolone with alfalfa sprouts -- that was the one we preferred more. On the 20 minute drive home, they did get a little soggy so I would recommend that you eat your sandwich fresh. Each was $15.25, almost 2lbs heavy and enough to share between 2 people.

Very good sandos. Quality ingredients, timely service and very friendly staff. There's a couple…read moretables inside but it's small shop that's good for a to go order. Park nearby is a good spot to enjoy their delicious sandwiches. Enjoy !

It was okay, but honestly... where's the meat? For the price, I expected a much better…read moremeat-to-bread ratio. The sandwich felt like mostly bread with a little meat, cheese, and veggies sprinkled in. Definitely not worth the price for me. The staff was really kind, though! I also think the atmosphere could use some work--playing music and making the space feel a little more inviting would go a long way. Overall, not terrible, just not something I'd rush back for.

We stopped in on a Friday late afternoon, there was a guy at the counter, and a couple at a booth…read more So we didn't have to wait we grabbed a booth. Everyone was really friendly and nice. Service was great put in our order. My daughter had French toast. I had the special and a cup of coffee. It was delicious. Very small place so I'm sure that maybe it's very busy on the weekends. Would definitely come back again we got lucky and parked about a block away, but it can be difficult to find parking in that neighborhood.

Came here by word of mouth I grew up in the neighborhood and I never knew this place existed! We…read morewere seated right away and the service was friendly. This is a great spot for breakfast and/or lunch. It has the old world flavor, small tables, counter seats, vinyl booths...throwback...small but still comfortable! We ordered the Irish Breakfast and a patty melt. The Irish Breakfast was wonderful, I loved the black pudding and little sausages. The photo doesn't do it justice, but it was plentiful and filling. The hash browns were perfect, nicely browned & crisp. The patty melt was delicious too with the cheesy goodness! I do wish the onions were cooked a bit longer--more caramelization. Overall, it was a great meal and if you need a place with a homey diner feel to eat, this is the place!

What a gem of a local sandwich shop. I have to mention the bread used for the sandwiches first, it…read morewas stunningly delicious,. I do not know where they get their bread but they would go back just have a sandwich made on their soft roll. I had a veggie sandwich and my daughter had hers on gluten free bread which she thought was excellent. We grab our sandwiches and then drive down to the beach. It was perfect. The service and we swapped a few items around from the standard offering was great and the food was made freshly and quickly for us. A neighborhood gem I would say. We had just flown in to SFO and were headed up North, I would stop here again in a heartbeat for sure. The selection of sandwiches is huge as well. Cannot say enough good things about the food and our experience.

Lou's is great! Their sandwiches are always consistently good, filling and totally worth the value…read more I've gotten the Chicken Pesto and Tuna Melt before - both are great! They have seating, so if you want to eat there you can. Customer service is also good!

Ever eat a really bad rendition of something and you're like…read more... Oh hell naw...I NEED A REDO! Several weeks ago, I had a terrible hot pastrami sandwich at a wildly popular deli on the coast. With a hair appt two blocks away from A K Meats, a redo was in order. After 15+ years, I'm glad to finally knock this off my list. There's a reason that A K Meats, a small mom and pop shop has been around for over 25 years because it did NOT disappoint! For only $15.99, you get a generous portion of their Housemade NY-Style Pastrami....thinly shaved, tender, and moist with a rich, savory, meaty flavor that isn't overly salty. It's piled over melty swiss cheese and comes with a smear of mustard for a nice tang. I took it a step further and added pepperoncini (+$0.75) - I love that the pepperoncini is shaved so thin, giving you just enough acidic punch without that strong mouth-puckering hit. A roll is the way to go for structural integrity and if you plan to save the other half for dinner. If you're looking for a top-notch hot pastrami sandwich, IMHO, A K Meats is worth trekking across the city for. It beats waiting in line at a certain AI/tech-bro fav in SoMa. Don't get me wrong...their sandwiches are good but paying $30 out the door AND enduring 45 minutes to 1 hour of pre-seed, valuation, and burn rate chatter in line is brutal. Ya girl wants TEA, not TAM! O T H E R I N F O * A K Meats is a butcher shop and seafood counter. They also sell pantry items, snacks, and bottled drinks. * The wife & husband duo also own 25th/Clement Produce Market next door. * Takeout only but they have two tables and bench seating outside. * Their POS bypasses the tip option so bring cash! * No restroom onsite. * Street parking is doable on the weekdays.

This place was great! Family owned place and they were so kind. Make sure to visit the grocery…read morestore next store too. We talked with everyone, and they were wonderful! Not to mention the sandwiches were absolutely delicious! We were like if we lived here we would come here every day!!

I stopped by El Toreador for a spontaneous bite to eat on West Portal and it wasn't long before…read moreboth my son and I were brought to a table that was surrounded by some of the most beautiful Mexican decor I've seen in quite some time! My server was very helpful and provided me with a high chair, as well as the menu quite quickly! I started off with guacamole and chips. Unfortunately my son is picky and was a bit cranky & tired so he wasn't touching the chips. However, I missed out on their salsa but dipped into their guacamole quite a bit. It was savory as well as delicious. I asked if their Regular Margarita was house-made and was told yes, and they brought out this cute little drink with ice, a lime and salt around the rim. Loved it! I also got the Un Taco plate with shredded beef, I believe. The crispy tortilla with the beef was pretty yummy and the taco was evenly stuffed. The beans and rice were definitely my favorite, I wish there was more! I unfortunately was rushing so I could start walking home since my son was getting a bit restless, but I hope to stop by again soon and try out more of their menu when I have less of a time crunch! The employees seemed very understanding and were also incredibly friendly, I loved the atmosphere.

Yes, yes, yes. While in SF for a Sunday afternoon, we got into town a little early and decided to…read moretreat ourselves to a little brunch. West Portal is the absolute cutest area that we haven't frequented too often, and El Toreador had just opened around noon. It made for the perfect spot with kiddo in tow. The restaurant is decorated so vibrantly. With colorful chairs, a disco ball fan, art adorning the walls and ceilings..this spot is really just uniquely cool and super enjoyable to be in company at. There was no shortage of fun to look at. And they had the Three Stooges playing on a TV in black/white. Service was great. We heard the building has been around for around 70 years, and it felt family-owned. The sweetest woman helped to seat us. They have a brunch menu on the back of the main menu, and I ordered a brekky burrito. My husband ordered a Mission Burrito, and we grabbed some mimosas. Table chips/salsa were delivered to the table and wow, their salsa I could bottle up. We didn't even get pics of our plates because honestly, our meal was that good. In this case, we (not the phone) ate first. The refried beans were absolutely delicious, the tortillas so fresh and crisp, the rice was done perfectly, and the eggs/cheese/ham in the brekky burrito were done just right. The salsa was poured right on top of the burrito, and I was honestly in brunch heaven. They brought us out additional fresh tortillas and this meal was very much kiddo approved too. Their menu for lunch/dinner looks great, as do their margaritas. For something sweet, we hopped over to the froyo spot next door. Metered street parking can be found in front/nearby.

Took my friend here for her birthday and I'm so glad she suggested this place. I love that it was…read moredelicious French food but in a casual setting. We were able to get seated immediately and I loved how everyone was so relaxed and it was such a nice dinner to take our time and enjoy each dish. We ordered the French onion soup, the deviled eggs, the duck confit, bone marrow, and salmon. We finished off with the bread pudding. Each dish was so delectable and full of flavor. I can't wait to come back soon.

Mother-daughter day and we decided to have brunch at Galinette. We were seated pretty quickly upon…read morearrival and noticed a few specials posted outside and on a small sign on the wall. Wanted a cappuccino but their espresso machine wasn't working during our visit, so we just had regular coffees. Kiddo ordered the pasta with smoked duck. Kiddo has a nut allergy so she was happy to hear that they do not use nuts in their pesto. I ordered the Lyonnaise Frisee as this is probably one of my most fave salads and decided to also add the smoked duck for more protein. Both dishes arrived at the same time, and they were decent portions. The smoked duck was tender. I enjoyed the salad. Kiddo enjoyed her pasta. Also ordered a croissant as had to give one a try. It was a flaky and buttery croissant - good. At no time did we feel rushed. Had to flag them down for more coffee, otherwise service was friendly. Would return to try other dishes.

This eatery is located at Spark Social in SF, with an inviting outdoor setting and plenty of…read moreseating for visitors. The wait to order was kind of slow this past Saturday evening, but service was friendly and my food only took 5 minutes to be ready. Got a da vinci taco (duck confit) without habanero salsa and a double down slider (brisket, wagyu, sharp cheddar, bbq sauce). The taste was outstanding. A small but juicy burger, both sweet and savory with the combination of ingredients, and a delicious taco with tender duck meat and a tangy zing from the pickled red onion. Note that they are arugula happy here, putting extra arugula in their dishes. In fact, I heard the worker tell another customer that they don't do lettuce wraps for their burgers, but they can wrap it in arugula! Also got a can of coke zero, and it was served warm... probably the most disappointing part of my experience. But I still gave 5 stars cuz the food was that good!

I had not eaten all day so decided to try the full sized pork bowl with mix of arugula & brown rice…read more($20). It had a ton of fresh veggies and was topped with delicious sweet jalapeños! The staff were courteous and I enjoyed the joyful atmosphere of Spark Social.