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    Arbor

    3.7 (184 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Roop K.

    Love love love the patio and outdoor vibes. This place is good for little apps and drinks and to enjoy the outside scenery. Connected to a wine bar as well I think

    Spring Salad
    Michele W.

    Wandered in after realizing a bit too late that Lers Ros closes between 2:00-5:00 and I am so happy I did! I'm not being hyperbolic when I say this might be the best salad I've ever tasted. Four lightly charred, plump honey butter shrimp over tender field greens and with lots of fresh English peas (hooray for Spring!) with a bit of crunch from shaved carrots, purple asparagus, and watermelon radish. Perfectly dressed with a lemony sweet pea hummus. Paired perfectly with a wine-based "Negroni." Loved sitting under a mature willow tree on the beautiful and beautiful spacious garden patio. Got my eye on the lobster bisque for my next visit

    Caesar salad with fried chicken. Portion of the salad and chicken used to be double this size.
    Mz J.

    I've been both a regular dine-in customer and frequent take-out patron here so much that one of the staff even knew me by name. Unfortunately, over time I've noticed a decline in food quality, customer service, and portion sizes. For a long while, the staff were warm and friendly, but something changed. One day, I was met with glares instead of smiles, and on another visit, a staff member sighed loudly and rolled his eyes when I approached the register. I hoped it was just an off day, but the cold reception has continued. Needless to say, I don't visit nearly as often anymore, who wants to pay to be treated poorly? I wish they would address whatever problem they have with me directly. Recently, I learned that the son of an important donor at my workplace owns this restaurant. I'm considering reaching out to him directly to share my experience as it may be worth bringing this to his attention. They need to get rid of the mice infestation in the back patio.

    Chicken sandwich and curly fries

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    I love this place but there were a lot of mice running around outside. Great ambience other than that.

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    5 years ago

    Offers a super bowl special, completes botches the order. Has no phone number to even get in touch.

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    6 years ago

    Seriously???!!! You closed Arliquin. Stayed 12 month or more out of business, for this??? I don't get it at all.. Best of luck.

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    4 years ago

    Best place to grab a relatively quick bite to eat when when the other restaurants in Hayes Valley have 2 hour waits

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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

    Smish Smash

    4.2
    (174 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    We visited Smish Smash inside IKEA, and the ambiance was nice, clean, and welcoming. The location…read moreis convenient, especially if you're already shopping there. We ordered the Signature (vegan) burger and the OG, and both were good. The grilled onions were absolutely amazing and added a lot of flavor to the burgers. My only suggestion would be to offer fresh jalapeños instead of pickled ones, as I think they would complement the burgers even better. The burgers were tasty, satisfying, and reasonably priced. We also tried the banana pudding, which was enjoyable and made for a nice sweet ending to the meal. Overall, a solid burger spot with good food, fair prices, and a clean atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try!

    Was in the area around lunch, so I had to go see what the hype was all about…read more Smish Smash is located in Saluhall, the newish food hall that is connected to IKEA. It's convenitly located on the first floor right inside the window, so you can miss it. There were a couple other food vendors down there, including a full bar, and they were playing some World Cuo matches, which was a nice touch. Making a burger choice was tough, but I went with the double OG, which did not let me down. The lace was crispy, and the flavor combination of the ingredients was perfect. It was a top smash burger in the bay, and I'd def go again if in the area.

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    Drag Bingo Brunch at Saluhall
    Drag Bingo Brunch at Saluhall
    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)
    Mushroom smash burger with curly fries

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    Mushroom smash burger with curly fries
    Causwells

    Causwells

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    This is such a cute restaurant. I went here with a group of 4 for some pre-dinner drinks and apps…read more We were adventurous with our drink selection: -Succotash: weird but in an expected way. The menu is very clear about what you're in for. - Lavender Sgroppino: basically a fancy alcoholic frozen lemonade, everything I wanted it to be! - Irish Coffee and Parmesan: this was... interesting. The base drink, basically a frozen espresso martini, was good, but the topper cheese was SOOO salty. If that's your vibe, try it! We switched out for a brut, which was lovely. The apps were excellent! We got the smoked salmon sliders and the 100 layer, both of which were well-designed and very tasty. Our waiter was excellent. Super attentive without being invasive, very fast service. And the vibe of the place is so cute. Will DEFINITELY be coming back for the full dinner!

    I'm just not a Marina person. I don't wear designer athletic-leisure outfits or hang out with my…read morefrat bros all these years later. That's why you rarely see me lurking about on Chestnut St. However, here I was looking for a bite to eat before heading home to the tenements. I had heard of this spot because I heard the double smashburger was pretty tasty. There were a lot of people out on the patio but not a single diner inside. Guess where I sat. Not in a burger mood, I first went with an indulgent treat, the $11 Brioche French Toast Bites, five of them dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by maple syrup (Photo 8). Quite tasty and gone in seconds. I followed this up with a surprisingly healthy choice, the $18 Dirty Girl Castelfranco Salad, an exceptional mix of sugar snap peas, sunchokes, cara cara, and sunflower seeds tossed in citrus vinaigrette (Photo 9). Did I turn into a Marina man? Uh, not quite. FOOD - 4 stars...tasty choices for a light lunch beyond their burgers AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice when it's empty in the middle of the afternoon SERVICE - 4.5 stars...really attentive server, enthusiastic follow-through TOTAL - 4 stars...Marina outsiders are welcome here RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/WrzRjort2Q

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    Photo 2: Bar
    Deviled Eggs
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    Calibur

    Calibur

    4.0
    (614 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$
    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've never seen a place offer chili and garlic fries but serve the chili and garlic on the side. It…read morecame across as lazy, but I guess it can also be efficient for the staff. Not sure if the cashier was not paying attention or if it was too big of an order, but a few of our burgers were messed up and missing things that we requested like grilled onions instead of raw and pickles. The burger was manageable. Although the sauces came on the side, the fries were cooked well. As we were eating, a line started to form. But instead of acknowledging them, a guy came out from the back with his hoodie on and focused on packing to-go orders. When he was done, we greeted them at the cashier. He did not look happy at all. It was a good try and it was my fiancee's fave spot once upon a time, but i don't understand what's so good about this place.

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    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)
    Double Jr & Fries Meal

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    Arbor - burgers - Updated July 2026

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