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    Arbor

    3.7 (190 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fish sandwich
    Sayana S.

    Arbor never disappoints - the food is consistently fantastic and the service is always great. We love the backyard seating with heaters, which makes it comfortable year-round, and sometimes there's live music that adds a really nice touch to the evening. It's also super convenient to order by scanning the QR code at the table. Another great perk: the wine shop next door, so you can grab a bottle from them or order straight from Arbor's own list. Highly recommend for a relaxed, delicious meal with a great atmosphere in San Francisco!

    Fish Filet Sandwich
    Luis G.

    Had to order to go tonight and honestly, the food hit. The fish filet sandwich was delicious, had a good crunch and it was tender, with great flavor. The real standout for me though was the mac & cheese packed with flavor, rich and comforting. Kisses to the chef. The curly fries were well seasoned and very tasty definitely enjoyable and satisfying. The burger, on the other hand, was the only letdown for me. It was a bit bland and leaned salty and could've used more seasoning or sauce to really bring it together. It just needed a little more love compared to the rest of the food. That said, if you're looking for a quick and satisfying dinner, this is still a solid spot especially for the fish filet sandwich, mac & cheese and fries.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Adam B.

    I remember this place when it was Arlequin. Same great fast casual vibe with lots of seating, indoor and outside. Really love the no-fuss approach of ordering at the counter, but still getting a nice ambiance that is far from fast food. Mac & Cheese: Wanted a light, but indulgent, lunch and this hit the spot. Comes out on a hot iron skillet in a thin later of mac with tons of cheese gratinéed on top. Seemed like high quality cheese too, since it had a complex flavor profile. Fried Chicken Sandwich: Seemed to be one of the most popular items here. Must have been made from scratch to order, since the batter was so crispy and fresh, it couldn't have been re-fried. Seems to be a long and thin chicken thigh. Not that flavorful in the solo bites sticking outside the sandwich, but delicious with sauces and slaw. The sauce had a nice spicy tang to it. Curly Fries: Such a fun and nostalgic side. I especially like the tight coils, which have the best texture. Nice spices on the outside. The ketchup kinda tasted homemade, with a strong yummy vinegar edge.

    Niçoise salad
    Nicole N.

    The fish tacos were delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. The Niçoise salad wasn't quite what I expected, but it was still enjoyable. Overall, the food felt a bit mediocre for the price point. That said, the service was friendly and efficient, and our food came out quickly. The outdoor patio is absolutely lovely on a nice day and really adds to the overall experience.

    Menu
    Marie B.

    Been here a few times now. Arlequin wine merchants is attached on the side where we got our bottle of orange wine. They have good recs, but there is a $10 corkage fee (which I think they waive on Mondays). The outdoor patio is the biggest selling point here, with lovely trees overlooking the tables and providing some nice shade dappled with sunshine. The burger is a bit on the pinker side, so I'd recommend well done if that's something you care about. The curly fries and Mac n cheese were my favorite, with the Mac being a bit smokier. Also fyi the kids burger is the same size as the adult one, it just doesn't have all the fixings!

    Arbor burger
    Marc B.

    Casual dining spot. Order at the counter and head back to the picturesque backyard and grab a table (or sit inside. I got the Arbor cheeseburger with curly fries and they were both very good. Pics of the menu on Yelp show that the cheeseburger didn't used to include bacon, but it does now! The burger also has lettuce, pickles (I got on the side), sherry-chili onions and Arbor sauce (kind of like thousand Island). I can't say enough about the patio. I didn't take any pictures, but it was perfect for a meal or even just a drink. Dogs are allowed too.

    Nice

    Stay away lots of mice running around. Saw 4 in the 30 minutes I was there and immediately then went inside. Was definitely startled and did not enjoy my evening at all

    Wan-Yu L.

    My group and I walked in close to closing, but the staff were super nice about it. I thoroughly enjoyed my cheeseburger (although it is on the pricier side). The serving of side fries was very generous and tasty. We didn't get a chance to check out the outdoor patio, but I would definitely come back next time!

    Patio area
    Amy B.

    Stopped on our way to a Sketchfest show. There was a bit of a line to order, but it went quickly. I ordered the falafel burger and a beer. The burger was excellent - perfect crunch on the outside, moist inside. Plenty of toppings. It was a bit messy, though, and I ended up using my fork. I was glad to see they had local beer on draft, though the selection wasn't great. The patio in the back is magical - very pretty at night and there's music Thurs, Fri, and Sat. Only saw one mouse. Would eat here again for sure.

    Picturesque patio in back
    Michael S.

    Arbor is comfort food done well with the cutest patio you'll find anywhere. String lights and heaters and amazing electric lanterns in the landscape mean this patio - which we visited during the day - must be lovely in the evening too. I enjoyed my Baked Mac N Cheese which was so good with its rich Cheddar Pimenton Sauce. Its finish in the broiler seriously activated the perfectly crunchy breadcrumb topping but wow that cast iron skillet was really hot when the server brought the dish to our table. My wife's beautiful fried Fish Fillet Sandwich looked good but wasn't quite as tasty as it was pretty. The fish maybe tasted a little funky and oddly sweet. I think next time she'll pivot to the similarly appointed fried chicken sandwich instead. All good though - the awesome Seasoned Curly Fries were the star of her plate and were epic in their own right. Nice lunch.

    FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH and fish tacos
    Jem T.

    Pleasant lunch spot. Lots of seating with additional patio seatings. Quick and friendly service with generous portions for SF prices.

    Soup
    Akansha P.

    I ordered the seasonal butternut squash soup and really liked it. The portion is a bit small but it is a small plate item so not shocking. They were playing a cool country playlist when I was there and I really rocked with it. The service was also great and the food presentation was really pretty.

    OVERCALCULATION ON TAX
    Ed L.

    SCAMMY: They charge a 12% TAX, on top of the 5% "SF Mandate" (which we know is not a mandate) and then expect a tip on top of that. I don't think most people realize this is why they felt like their food was so expensive for their portion. I love the patio, I wish I could patron them again but this is outrageous and scammy to OVERCHARGE on TAX.

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    Ask the Community - Arbor

    Is the beautiful patio still mouse infested?

    Not that I could see! The restaurant was packed on Sunday after noon on February 16th. Everyone was happy and enjoying themselves!

    Dear Manager, will you bring back the cobb salad? My coworkers and I LOVE it!…

    Eventually yes!

    Is your location pet friendly?

    Yes! we love dogs.

    Help friends is the fried chicken sandwich made with BREAST or THIGHS?

    Fried chicken sandwich Make whit Thighs.!!

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    Smish Smash - Cheeseboiga - single / Wow, one of the better smash burgers out there.

    Smish Smash

    4.2(186 reviews)
    0.8 miUnion Square, SoMa
    $$

    My favorite smash burger spot in San Francisco, so I'm a bit sad that not many people are aware of…read moreSmish Smash, but also am elated of their presence / unique menu. We usually order their regular burgers and make them a 'Lue Box' for an additional charge of +$5 for small fries and side sauce. This time around, we decided to try their specials, which made me fall in love with Smish Smash even more... Fish Dac Biet Fish Mac (a cool spin on McDonald's fish fillet) While the price points for the specials, are around $3-$4 more than their usual burgers, it's so worth however the Uni burger for $45 is a bit steep for what it is and I'd rather get Uni at omakase vs. as a topping for a smash burger. All this to say, Smish Smash deserves all the flowers, and I can't wait for them to open up shop in a standalone spot!

    Haven't been back in a while and saw they are now on doordash compared to before so wanted to give…read morethem a try. Delivery was not far so it still came hot but quality definitely felt lower than before. meat was a bit soggy, some crisp on some edges but other parts a little off. Biggest complaint for me beyond some textural differences was it was really salty! A bit hard to eat, needed a lot of water. It was still good, but definitely felt a bit off from before so hopefully just an off day.

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    Smish Smash - Drag Bingo Brunch at Saluhall

    Drag Bingo Brunch at Saluhall

    Smish Smash - Cheeseboiga: Yellow american cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, vic mac sauce (S-$13), Fries ($4.5), Jalapeños ($1), Everything Sauce ($2)

    Cheeseboiga: Yellow american cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, vic mac sauce (S-$13), Fries ($4.5), Jalapeños ($1), Everything Sauce ($2)

    Smish Smash - Mushroom smash burger with curly fries

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    Mushroom smash burger with curly fries

    Causwells - Americana Burger

    Causwells

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$

    Wow what a knock out burger!…read more This place has the chillest most upscale vibes I've experienced in a while. Very friendly staff, Jessica was our server. We ordered a burger, a chicken sandwich, and the pull apart bread. Everything was hot, fresh, and cooked to perfection! We stopped by for my daughter's birthday lunch and they did not disappoint. If you're in the Marina I highly recommend popping by few a good bite!

    We came to this spot to meet up with friends visiting from NYC, who were being hosted by the San…read moreFrancisco's Tourism board. This place was included on a list of Sunday brunch recommendations. I had seen other fellow Elite Yelpers recommending it, so I wanted to try it. We had the French toast sticks, very good, as well as the classic breakfast dish, my partner had the breakfast burrito. Both dishes were decent, but we were there for the company mostly. The restaurant was quaint and cute, more compact, but had a secondary overflow area in a separate part of the restaurant. There were restrooms on both side, and Causewells served as a chill morning for us with our friends. The location had a cute bar set up for evening link ups, and the service was very friendly. The vibe is more of what you go for the food is decent but won't necessarily blow you away. Try them out and see for yourself. For tourists, or visitors of the city, the location is in the Marina District, so Golden Gate Bridge is near if you'd like to sightsee. This location is also very close to the Presidio theater.

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    Causwells - Photo 2: Bar

    Photo 2: Bar

    Causwells - Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

    Causwells - Causwells martini room

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    Causwells martini room

    Calibur - Like Burgers.... Love  Calibur!

    Calibur

    4.0(615 reviews)
    3.5 miWest Portal
    $$
    10 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    San Francisco has all types of burgers available at many different restaurants. The burgers can…read morerange from fast foods like Mc Donald's like their Mc Arch to king of fast food burgers also known as Burger King ( who says there are no kings). Then there are smash burgers which has been the craze for a few years already. Then there are burgers known for their sauce like the animal style sauce at In-N-Out . Burgers in SF can get cheesy . Everybody has any reason to say it's a better burger whether it's for the purple onions, pickles , or buns. There is a place which serves the Cali Burger. On a West Portal stroll there is a burger place which sells the Cali Burger. The Cali Burger means fresher ingredients usually locally sourced in California. Calibur is the place to get an organic grass fed burger. I got the double cheese burger with Calibur sauce. It was tasty and it had great flavor along with a soft bun. The fresh grass fed cheese burger pairs well to eat with cheese fries in SF. The fries were crispy and saucy and got a bit messy. Calibur also sells chili cheese dogs along with different flavors of shake including Neapolitan. Overall a good place to fresh grass fed cheese burger on a bun. You can get organic beef that's grass "fed"with Calibur sauce "spread" and a soft fresh bun "bread"although they don't have onion rings or purple onions you can get raw with yellow onions or the onions that are "red" The organic ingredients locally grown under the California "sun" get a grass fed cheeseburger medium or well "done" take a shot with Calibur and I ain't talking about a weapon like a "gun" but get something loaded with beef and cheese on a "bun"

    I was pretty sad after reading all the raving reviews of this place. I ordered through DoorDash and…read moredid a pick up, but maybe that's why the burger was just okay? Might have gotten soggy during transportation. The burger itself tastes like a burger I'd make at home. Maybe it's healthy?? Haha What saved my experience was probably the shoestring fries. They gave you a very generous amount of fries for cheap! Maybe I'll come back to try to dine in. But for now, I'll pass on this spot.

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    Calibur
    Calibur - L-R: Chili ($5.99), Double ($5.99+$1.99 bacon+$1.99 avocado), Double ($8.99+$1.50 cheese), Tallow Fries ($3.99)

    L-R: Chili ($5.99), Double ($5.99+$1.99 bacon+$1.99 avocado), Double ($8.99+$1.50 cheese), Tallow Fries ($3.99)

    Calibur - Double Jr & Fries Meal

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    Gott's Ferry Building - Drink water

    Gott's Ferry Building

    3.6(3.2k reviews)
    2.0 miEmbarcadero
    $$

    Hubby & I's new baseball game tradition is grabbing food from Gott's! If you ask, they'll even put…read moreyour food in boxes, which makes it so easy to bring to the game! There was about a 20-30 minute gap between getting our food and actually eating it, and everything was still warm and really delicious! The fries were a little soggy, but that was completely our fault lol. The workers were working so hard and kept apologizing for the wait, but honestly, the wait was totally reasonable considering how many customers they had. Everyone was so friendly and doing their best to keep things moving! Mini edit: Totally forgot to mention that their icecream is one of our favorites & deserves 5 stars alone!!!

    Quality/Quantity - Finally able to get together with our friends in SF. We all live such busy…read morelives. Cubano Special - My order; this was good, good flavors, good mustard. AvoCitrus Salad - Our friend's wife is even more of a healthy eater than us. Asado Tacos - My wife's choice. Looked better than it tasted, but still good. Ahi Burger - Good, with generous tuna. Overall the quality was good. But I prefer your Napa location. Well it might also have to do with visiting the wineries, lol. Ambiance - Good size location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Clean with an open kitchen. Service - Self service kiosk, counter service and self pick up. Self service water, utensils, cleaning our own tables, etc. Not sure why I even tipped... Price - Expensive, you are paying for location, location, location. But it is so easy to ferry in from Alameda Island to visit our good friends. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1999 with your 9+ locations. We are customers at TOO many of your locations. Look forward to visiting your Santa Monica 10th location after you open it.

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    Gott's Ferry Building - Constant line after work

    Constant line after work

    Gott's Ferry Building - Bacon cheeseburger $15

    Bacon cheeseburger $15

    Gott's Ferry Building - Fort Point KSA (4.6%)

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