Wow just a wonderful place to be Very good experience…read more Wonderful people Really supports the neighborhood. Just wonderful food and drinks Really a gem of a place.

Out the Road is fantastic and I can't believe I haven't written a review for it yet, given that…read moreI've been here a number of times! Good drinks, tasty food, great service, and a spacious, open space. This is a great venue for casual and semi-private / private events! Tonight, I was at Out the Road for a staff appreciation event my daughter's school was hosting. The venue provided a nice mix of foods (pizza, chicken nuggets, fried mushroom and cauliflower fritters, kale salad, etc). I enjoyed my Sauvignon Blancs and liked their drink ticket system - our party planner gave each attendee 2 drink tickets to use at the bar. The bartenders/staff were very friendly, warm, and welcoming! Deb was especially lovely. The space is spacious, with plenty of place for folks to mingle standing up, as well as sit down. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning! (In fact, parents from our school will be heading here this Saturday night after an event at school!)

The last mile house that is only in Brisbane, still close to Cow Palace, never far off. The last…read moremile house that last for over 168 years is an amazing sight, with many stories of old to tell, along with survival stories like COVID that 7 Mile House stronger and better than ever. Used to serve anything that's both American and Italian, until Vanessa had made it into a family run small business restaurant which was absolutely welcoming for both locals and tourists alike since 2004. It's the only reason I come to 7 Mile House during Asian History Month that aims for Filipino fun. My specialty drink: Ube Colada (non-alcoholic). I want to try the Lambanóg, but it's few years late and I wouldn't mind since I prefer any drink that's zero proof. This creamy purple smoothie is so refreshing, I wouldn't mind getting a brain freeze. Main course? Actually, I take something out of the lunch menu, which is Beyond Burger; pickles at the top, lettuce, tomato, and cheese; old school American style with a plant based patty! I eat the fries first since they're fresh and chewy. Wish I stick around for an appetizer or a salad; but given that there's several people dining indoors while few of us outdoors, I'll have to pass. Before I walk a couple of blocks toward 7 Mile House, I noticed the gas prices for both gas stations are just as high as near my neighborhood. I'll be wondering how long will a famous family run restaurant can go an extra mile before it runs out of steam. My best bet is that we must support each other as local communities, just like how the 7 Mile House of today had kept us together for generations.

Have you been here yet?? A nice variety of food. Kind a hole in the wall but the food is super…read moreyummy. I love Ube and if you love ube, you need to go. I ordered the ube waffle and fried chicken. Really good. The ube wasn't too sweet. I also had an espresso martini which was very weak and wasn't worth the money. My friends always get the adobo and love it. Will I go back? Yes!

Stopped in with my wife for a couple cocktails. I had the Bobby Burns which has…read more Highland Park 12, Benedictine and Sweet Vermouth. It was sweet, roasty and smokey in perfect balance. The bar was cozy and felt like all the best aspects of bars I'd come to love in my younger days. The service was quick and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back for food next time, I'm looking forward to it.

I've been looking for a reason to stop by the halfway club for a handful of years. So I came here…read morewith a first date to see what it's all about. Arrived about an hour after opening and immediately loved the interior! From the bricks to the orange cushioned bench seating to the nostalgic movies playing in the rear seating area's background, and the picnic tables on the patio, this place knows how to decorate! The sandwich, waffle fries side, salad, and cocktail totaled $60 and filled us up. Really crispy fries and awesome crispy edges to the smash burger! The salad left something to be desired despite a large portion size. I think I'll ask for dressing on the side if I order that item again. I did have to get up a couple times to close the door, but the staff caught on and paid attention to when it was ajar. The servers were friendly and checked on us three or four times but didn't try to convince us to order more, which was appreciated. Apparently Tuesdays are trivia nights 7-9 and it looks like a lively, friendly yet competitive crowd. Will definitely return one week to test my Jeopardy seasoned trivia knowledge. I would recommend this place!

A Neighborhood Anchor in San Francisco's Comeback At the…read moreintersection of Visitacion Valley and Little Hollywood in San Francisco, Aroma Buena Café and Kitchen capture the spirit of neighborhood resilience. A pleasure of San Francisco's "comeback" are the great new businesses opening around town. Aroma Buena Kitchen in Visitacion Valley/Little Hollywood is one of those wonderful new additions to the city, and all the better knowing how it's come to be. The location formerly housed the Piccolo Pete deli, which in its prime was a neighborhood institution. When Candlestick Park was around, and the Schlage Lock factory was down the street, Piccolo Pete did big business with big sandwiches ready for tailgating and hearty lunches. But with the Giants leaving the 'stick, followed by the 49ers, and the lock factory closed, the core business was gone. The deli closed in 2016, and the building sat vacant except for a small coffee business on the corner. But what about that coffee business? A few years ago Aroma Buena opened in the tiny space at the corner of Bayshore and Tunnel Road. Though there was just enough space for a counter and a couple of tables, the place really took off, particularly for breakfast take-out. The menu had the standard breakfast and lunch staples, but many with Latin influences reflecting the woman-owned "Hispano World Cuisine" catering business behind the venture. Food was delicious, service was friendly, and prices were decent. It quickly became a neighborhood spot with a loyal clientele. Fast forward to last year, and Aroma Buena was ready to expand into the rest of the building. This allowed the catering business to move onto the premises and a new counter-service sit-down restaurant to open up. The front of the building, long neglected after the deli closed, was transformed by a colorful mural that stretched the entire length of the façade. The interior was completely rebuilt, fresh and bright. The original café at the corner is now known as "Aroma Buena Café," and the new restaurant is "Aroma Buena Kitchen." The two complement each other, with the café focused on breakfast and lunch, and the kitchen focused on sit-down lunch and weekend brunch. Both offer a relaxed, welcoming spot for breakfast and lunch, with a local, community-focused vibe. The café serves up a range of fresh classics with a Latin-inspired twist. Their menu includes hearty breakfast burritos (like the popular chorizo and bacon-egg varieties), savory sandwiches (such as the chicken margherita and oven-roasted turkey), healthy wraps, and tasty salads. In keeping with its "Hispano World Cuisine" roots, the menu blends flavors from Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. The flavors are subtle but present, suggesting a kitchen that understands flavor as heritage rather than garnish. The setup of both the café and kitchen is laid-back and friendly. In both you order at the counter, and your food is brought out to you by the friendly staff. In a nutshell, Aroma Buena Café and Kitchen is a hidden gem in one of San Francisco's less well-known neighborhoods. Each offers a comfortable place with flavorful breakfast and lunch options grounded in Latin-inspired cuisine. Whether you're stopping by for your morning coffee or settling in for a hearty lunch, it delivers good food with a friendly neighborhood feel. The food is hot and delicious. The portions are fair. The service is unfussy and kind. And with these qualities, Aroma Buena is a neighborhood anchor. And in the daily life of a city, that's the true comeback story. Aroma Buena is located at 2155 Bayshore Boulevard (corner of Tunnel Avenue) in San Francisco.

Great neighborhood corner coffee spot. The service was great. The barista was really kind and let…read moreme know about their new menu choices (see photo). I got an iced coffee with almond milk and sugar-free vanilla. The coffee was strong, but not bitter. The milk and syrup had was at a pleasant ratio. Good vibes and excellent coffee.

Asian inspired drinks with names like bopomofo journey to the west and hong bao na lai…read more Kids menu called yi ER San Creamy tahini, perfect acidity and spice in the peanut noodles Anime playing on the TV in the back

First time here and I came for food specifically (was also happy hour)…read more Nice set up and cool bar top alongside the dining area for inside seating, but they also have a back patio for seating and vibes. I got the smash burger (added a fried egg) with fries and let me say this is one of the best smash burgers I have had in a long time. The flavor has good slices with some added pickled veggies. The ginger was interesting on a burger, but paired greatly. The cheese was melted perfectly the burger was juicy and succulent, and the bun stayed crisp on the skin layer and did not get soggy from the juices. The staff were friendly and held great banter. I will happily come back here for a bite and drinks with friends.

The Front Porch is a great spot for brunch in South Mission…read more I really enjoyed both the burger and cocktail that I had. The restaurant itself is nice, and feels good for both friends or even dates. One bummer is that they don't have that much outdoor seating and that the inside is dark. I had no issues with the service and thought it was good.

My partner took me out this time to the Front Porch for dinner. I don't think I've tried as much…read moresouthern food as I've wanted to so I was delighted to hear about this place. She had heard about this place from a client that she had worked with a couple weeks ago. The place had a really cool vibe to it; it's like you're stepping into a more intimate, Cracker Barrel. We were seated by the front of house pretty quickly. The space could hold quite a few people, there is a bar area and outside seating. We sat in the back by the kitchen. When we got there, we ordered a couple drinks and a lot of food. I had the okey-dokey artichokey and my partner had the respect your elders drink; both were strong and tasty. It went well with our appetizers of fried okra and fried calamari. I really enjoyed the jalapeño aïoli that came with the okra so much that I started dipping the calamari in it. The calamari coating on the outside was a lot heavier than what I was used to, but it was still really tasty. For our main entrées, I got the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens and my partner got the porch burger with fries. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly. It wasn't dry. It was juicy and I really liked putting their homemade hot sauce on the chicken and greens. The habanero hot sauce was really spicy, but I liked how sweet it was. My partner's burger was cooked perfectly and it was a big portion. I definitely recommend this place to someone who is bold enough to go on a date and still eat with their hands. Somehow, this was elevated southern food, which could be shown by the prices, but I think it's worth it once in a while.

This place is as unique as their food and vibe is excellent . I arrived early for my event and…read moresaw how incredibly creative the owners were . We were a group of international visitors who knew little of Korean food and gift wrapping . Yes , the event was to learn Bojagi and eat delicious home cooked Korean food . If you don't know what kind of event you want , the owner Ina will help you think of something ! I'll let the photos speak for themselves. I strongly recommend this for having your next party or team building or just a night out in your own event space . We had so many dishes and the Korean drinks were delicious.. we had maybe five different drinks ? We didn't have a chance to fully enjoy the music by the dj... next time . I can't wait for my next party here . (I couldn't post all my photos !)

This place is amazing! We came for a girls night and left feeling like it was a memorable night…read moreout. Good: - The food is all amazing - loved the korean dishes like the gimbap and the american ones like the tater tots and the tofu stews - It's super easy to share - the kimchi mushroom dish was harder to share but it was quite the unique dish - The owner came and hung out with us for a bit in the middle too and then gave me birthday shots, which was so much fun! - The live DJ was super fun Bad: - Food does take a while to come out and we had to ask about where one of our dishes went, but they all eventually came out - It can get loud inside Overall such a good experience and loved how much care the staff seemed to put into making this a great new place to go!

My friend snagged a same-day reservation at Luisa's Restaurant for Saturday evening. This was…read moresurprisingly easy, considering we were a party of 6. The interior had simple decor and a swirl of little lights across ceiling. For drinks, we shared a bottle of Chianti, which was excellent. We also ordered a few appetizers for the table - Garlic Bread and Buratta. The Garlic Bread wasn't particularly memorable for me, but the Buratta was very tasty with the fresh pesto on top. I loved that most pasta dishes could be prepared with a choice of sauce, and ordered the Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce. This was so tasty and surprisingly filling! My friends all enjoyed their dishes as well, including the Linguini Tuttomare, Penne Gorgonzola, and Chicken Parmigiana. Service was friendly and quick. Would happily return for more!

Really solid Italian restaurant with surprisingly good gnocchi…read more Caesar salad: 3.5/5. To "anchovy" for my taste. Next time I will ask them to leave out the anchovies or pick a different salad. otherwise the salad was quite good. Spaghetti carbonara: 3.5/5. A solid version of this dish, but not exceptional. Great pasta, nice texture, but the meat could have stood out better. It sort of hid in the shadows. Gnocchi: 4.5/5. Since I make my own gnocchi this is a very high rating from me. Excellent texture and taste for this gnocchi and the vodka sauce complemented it really well. I would definitely have this again.

Flats is really good the burger is A1 and there tater tots and loaded fry's are good. Great…read morecustomer service

Burgers were great! Tastes like backyard home burgers. Staff is friendly and accommodating. It's in…read morethe back of a bar fyi.

Seafood Station! This a family owned and run business and they are really sweet and offer GREAT…read morequality seafood. This is a clean small place with 8 tables and few bar tops. I ordered the baja tacos to-go. They come with two fried fish tacos and a side salad. Ok the side salad has a simple but delicious vinegrette! This order was also so big I could've shared with another person. You would think two tacos and a small side salad is enough for one person but the tacos were HUGE! The service was great and attentive but most importantly they have FRESH & QUALITY seafood! They have salads, pastas, seafood boils, sandwiches and a decent kids menu. A must try if you are in the Bernal Heights area!

Awesome seafood boil spot in the Bernal heights area. Family owned business and the staff are super…read morefriendly! We got 1lb of the Dungeness crab and 1lb of the shrimp with the mixed Cajun and garlic butter sauce. Loved that the shrimp was already de-shelled so you can just get to eating. I can describe the food more but I think the photo does all the talking. Intimate seating and the place was clean. We were able to walk in without reservations.