Looking for some great cajun food in San Francisco? Then head over to PoBoys Kitchen on Potrero Hill. We stopped in for lunch and sat outside on a sunny Spring day. Friendly, welcoming service, great recommendations on some of their local favorites. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area for lunch. Recommendations: (1) Jambalaya. Chicken & Andouille and Seafood & Andouille. Both were excellent. (2) PoBoy Sandwich. I ordered mine with the fried shrimp. So good! read more

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Definitely one of the best creole restaurants in the bay, and probably the best one in SF in my opinion. The selection was great, I couldn't decide what to order so I ordered everything: fried chicken plate with collard greens & mashed potatoes, chicken sandwich, soft shell crab, fried okra, and mini cornbread. The breading on everything fried was light and flavorful. I was esp surprised by how large the portion of soft shell crab, there was 3 per order! Collard greens were juicy, chicken tender, I'm already excited to go back again to try their other dishes! read more

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If you're struck by déjà vu upon crossing PoBoys Kitchen's threshold, perhaps you've dined with the former occupant, Papito. The intimate layout hasn't changed with its handful of outdoor & indoor tables & about the same number of bar seats. It doesn't take many diners to fill up the space. The fried items, Cajun Fried Okra ($9) & shrimp in the PoBoy Sandwich, had different batters, both tasty & nicely browned. Although if you're looking for a generously stuffed sandwich, this one might leave you literally wanting more. Decent, run-of-the-mill Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya ($25.) Conversely, the gravy in the Shrimp & Grits ($26) was one of the most flavorful I've had despite its thin consistency. If I can be nit-picky, the andouille was overcooked & the shrimp needed a better sear, but the Shrimp & Grits was the winning dish for me, just the same. Servers were a bit absentminded; be prepared to flag them down for all your dining needs. read more

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Really 4.5 I've been meaning to try this place for a bit and I'm sorry I waited so long! Came for lunch and we got fish and chips and a shrimp po'boy with beignets for dessert. It was a LOT of delicious food!! The shrimp po'boy came on really good bread (maybe acme?) and was stuffed with giant shrimp which actually tasted like shrimp. No remoulade but I didn't miss that at all because all of the remoulade flavors were there. This is a great sandwich po'boy people! Fish and chips came with 2 giant pieces of perfectly cooked fish, slaw and hand cut fries. Yum. Then beignet...a lot and they could have been slightly yeastier...but I'm just being picky. Service was really nice, the venue is small and charming, and the bar is cute if you're going to sit inside. If you want to sit outside they have heat lamps which work pretty well. I was really happy with my giant lunch. I'm coming back soon for sure. read more

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Poboys serves up Cajun soul food in a quaint and cozy, colorful restaurant in Potrero Hill. A warm welcome greeted me as I entered, and I sat down at one of their colorful tables surrounded by pops of color, and the aromas of deliciousness. I can't go to a soul food restaurant without ordering okra, so I got that, and boy was I pleased. These tasty little crunchy morsels came with a side of jalapeño aioli, and I don't normally like aioli, but this one was a hit. Next I opted for the fried chicken plate with mashed potatoes and gravy and collard greens. Whatever they batter that chicken with should be patented, it's seriously good. The whole meal came out hot and flavorful. It's a big plate of food so I could have split all this with another person and been satisfied. Now I have another meal to look forward to at home. Check out this spot and enjoy yourself a delicious meal. read more

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Stumbled upon PoBoys Kitchen on accident and so happy I did. Came here for lunch and it was so good. We ordered the mac and cheese, grilled chicken wings, a chicken poboy, and the garden salad. Loved the portions and everything was full of flavor. read more

My friend and I had a catch up lunch here in Friday. We sat outside. I forgot to take pictures but I ordered a seafood and sausage Jambalaya and my friend ordered fried chicken with collard greens and mashed potatoes. My jambalaya ($30) was delicious. They give you a large portion with shrimp, fish, mussels, clams and andouille sausage. They gave an option for a sauce with the fried chicken ($23). It was also a large portion. Prices are before taxes and tips. I'd probably check out the po boys next time. There was one waitress for the whole place. She was good. read more

Review based on the chicken combo plate and gumbo. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: Casual Value: 4.5/5 The fried chicken had nice breading and authentic cajun style, however I would say the chicken was dry in some parts for me. To achieve 5 stars for me, that chicken has to really hit and have a wow factor. The gumbo was good and I enjoyed it, but again didn't give me the "I have to have to come back for this" experience. Staff were very friendly. Value wise, I thought the menu is fairly priced especially for sf standards. read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Chicken Combo Plate - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Was in the area for a meeting and decided to stop here for lunch. It was very quiet when I walked in, but I can totally see this placing bustling for dinner. Very charming interior, not a lot of seating though. I ordered the shrimp and grits and cornbread since. Both were very delicious! Shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sauce on the grits was tasty and the cornbread had a bit of crunch on the outside and very fluffy inside. I'd definitely return and highly recommend! Food rating Shrimp and grits 8/10 Cornbread 8/10 Customer service 10/10 Ambiance 9/10 read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits and cornbread - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best creole food!! I dream of every time I'm in the city just to stop by for lunch. I had it for the first time last year and we chose to come back for a little lunch on Valentine's Day this year. Easily the best thing to order is the chicken and waffles. The chicken is juicy and not greasy and the waffles are fluffy and full of sugar pearls. The whipped cream with it pairs perfectly, definitely make sure to order extra. The gumbo, jambalaya, fried okra and shrimp and grits are always a good choice. The staff are very kind and attentive. I'm already dreaming of the chicken and waffles. Easily the best in the bay! read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was honestly the best cornbread I've ever had. It tasted just like a homemade recipe passed down from a mom or grandma -- warm, soft, and full of flavor. The jam served on the side was the perfect match and made every bite unforgettable. And the iced tea... wow. With every sip, I felt a refreshing Hawaii-style tropical vibe. Light, smooth, and so refreshing -- it completed the whole experience perfectly, and owner was amazing thank you Metin .. read more

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The chicken combo is not good and overpriced. The popcorn topping was confusing, and the fried chicken breading was under-seasoned and lacked flavor. read more

Solid place- been here twice and enjoyed it both times. It hits that comfort food spot. Had most items on the menu and all delish. My fave is their fried okra! read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Chicken Combo Plate - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have only had takeout from here but food was filling and flavorful. Will try again soon read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a quick dinner and got the sweet tea and chicken combo plate. The chicken combo plate takes 20 minutes to make but it's well worth it! Comes with a side of collard greens and mashed potatoes. The sweet tea was not what I imagined it to be but it is a bit too floral for me. Would def come back to try other dishes. read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Chicken Combo Plate - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went to Po boy kitchen for lunch recently. The food was just meh, that's the best way I can put it. The cornbread, Mac and cheese, greens were all lackluster. The shrimp Po boy was ok, but the batter on the shrimp fell right off when biting into it. A giant indicator that the shrimp was precooked or frozen. I don't think I really need to say a lot more. It's a 2.5/3 star situation. read more

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Went to this spot on a work lunch. Received a friendly greeting inside from our server. I ordered fish and chips, my coworker got the fried chicken sandwich. We grabbed seats outside; a little difficult as we were on a steepish hill but not too bad. Food came out quickly. The fish was crunchy and fresh, fries were nice and thick, and the slaw was good. Our server was very friendly and efficient. No complaints! We'll be back! read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Fish and Chips - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stumbled upon this place by accident, but sure happy I discovered it. The best okra I have eaten and I'm from the south so had it all my life. The seasonings were delicious and unique- fresh cut parsley is put on it when served, and the side of remoulade is a great edition. The shrimp po'boy sandwich is lovely- crispy battered shrimp with amazing seasoned fries. Also liked the mac n cheese and my son loved the fish n chips. Coleslaw is also killer. Only recommendation is to have unsweetened iced tea available as well. read more

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Ordered a shrimp and a chicken po boy sandwich to go. Called in the order and we're ready about 15 minutes later. They were friendly inside and seems like a cute little place. The sandwiches came with fries. Both sandwiches were ok. Wish protein on both were crispier and a different batter and fries seemed old and sorta hard. Sandwich was flavorful with the sauce. I'd maybe come back and try something else but wasn't too excited about the po boy unfortunately. read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Menu 3/2025 - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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From the deadpan funny waiter to the fruit-enhanced "Swamp Tea," this fun cafe we wandered into excelled. We were pleasantly surprised at how the food tasted better than many of the options we tried last year during a full week in New Orleans(!). Our lunch bunch of 3 highly recommend the cajun fried okra, the alligator (or any!) jambalaya, and the crispy fish or shrimp po'boy on baguette. Portions are generous, and we had leftover jambalaya. Sadly, we were too stuffed for dessert. This is the only photo I took since when the food arrived, we all forgot to take pictures. We dove in! Can't wait to return to try the gumbo, ribs, chicken, and beignets. Oh, and the place is small but has seating indoors and outside. P.S. While they have fabulous carnivore selections, they also offer some vegetarian options such as the Baked Beans, Baked Mac 'n Cheese, Cajun Fried Okra, Cornbread, Sweet Potato Fries, and more. read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Swamp Tea was the perfect combination of tea, juice, and fruit! - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything was delicious! Quick service and a cute little spot. We've been here several times and they never disappoint. read more

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I ordered a fish po boy sandwich and the big bowl of gumbo. The sandwich was good and it came with French fries which were good too. The gumbo was disappointing with hardly any meat, mostly okra in it. It was basically one small scoop of rice and rue. No seafood at all, no crab or shrimp. The place is not big with only 4 tables and a counter with seats. Only one lady taking orders and serving food. She was very nice. I might go back to try the shrimp po boy if I'm in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there though. read more

Amazing food and service!! Came here with some friends during all star weekend as we were just searching spots close to Chase Arena and I'm glad we ended up going here. Not one item was bad and everyone licked their plate clean. I got the fried chicken plate - 3 pieces and I did not feel greased out at all. The service was 10/10, the server and host both happily guided us through the menu and even brought out their house made hot sauce for us to try. read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

PoBoys was absolutely delicious! I went with my friends and every single one of us loved what we ordered. We tried the shrimp and grits, poboy sandwich with fried oysters, Cajun pasta with seared chicken, and the chicken combo plate, and everything was cooked to perfection!!! I got the Cajun chicken pasta and it had just the right amount of spice for me which I really appreciated. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, offering great recommendations and consistently checking in on us. The indoor space is a bit small, but they have outdoor seating with heaters, so we were comfortable even outside. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by because this place is definitely worth the visit! read more

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This place is small with limited amount of seating but the food are unexpectedly awesome! We love the chicken combo and jambalaya!! The desert is also awesome! Same as the service! It's a must visit if you are living around! read more

We came for lunch on a Thu. The vibe was chill. When we got there, all four of the interior tables were taken already so we sat at one of the outdoor tables. When three customers left before our food came out, we asked to move indoors and the waitress quickly cleaned the tables so we could move inside. Overall, service was friendly, casual, and good-natured. We appreciated it! The food was good. We got shrimp & grits, seafood jambalaya, and the fried chicken plate. As the fried chicken plate takes time (which they tell you about the 22-min wait time on the menu + we were also informed by our waitress when we ordered), I asked for the other two plates to be served first after realizing the chicken was why no food was delivered to the table yet (and I had a very hungry mom with me!); they promptly took care of it. Of the three dishes, I liked the seafood jambalaya most; it had lots of fresh seafood, including pieces of white fish, shrimps, calamari, ~4 mussels, and 3 gigantic clams. The shrimp & grits dish was good, though some of the grits was slightly clumpy. We still ate it all! read more

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The chicken combo platter is amazing! Well well worth the 20 minute wait. I brought my family in from out of state, and they all had the same reply as being amazingly delicious . Don't take my word for it, get you some read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Chicken combo platter - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow. I went here with some friends and I was blown away. We got the jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and their chicken combo, and if you're looking for Southern food in the Bay, I think you've found your spot. I had the shrimp and grits and they were fantastic, but I regretted not ordering the jambalaya. Literally like, three days later I ordered takeout because I was craving it again. The chicken combo transports well. Sadly I live all the way across the city, otherwise I'd be here every other week for some good comfort food. read more

We randomly decided to stop by this cute little restaurant for a very late lunch/early dinner one Sunday upon a recommendation from a friend. We are so glad we did. We shared a shrimp po'boy sandwich with fries and an order of jambalaya and both were outstanding. The jambalaya especially was super flavorful and fresh but the po' boy was also really delicious. Can't go wrong with either option. Portions are quite large and had we not had other plans afterwards we would have been fine with taking half home. Instead we finished everything and were just stupidly full for the rest of the night. It was totally worth it. Parking in the area is pretty easy and the owner/manager is the nicest, friendliest person. We will for sure be back. read more

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Another successful catered event. This was my second time ordering for a work event. This time was our Juneteenth luncheon. I pretty much ordered the same as our BHM luncheon. Always highly recommended and my coworkers LOVE everything about the food as well. read more

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We were able to find free street parking nearby on a Sunday afternoon. We initially sat outside, because it was sunny, but moved inside before placing our order because it was slightly chilly. It's a cute little restaurant with beautiful colors and a cozy atmosphere. The restroom was large and clean! Now for the food: Everything was delicious! The wait wasn't long either. My swamp iced tea wasn't too sweet which I surprisingly enjoyed! I usually like super sweet tea, but this tea with a citrus flavor was refreshing! The fried okra was addictive! Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without a slimy taste. Loved it! The mini cornbread wasn't sweet but moist, and actually tasted good with the strawberry jam even though I'm used to eating it with butter and honey. The shrimp and grits dish included Andouille sausage and was very flavorful! Although it had a little kick to it, and my tummy can't handle spicy food anymore, I still enjoyed it immensely! My hubby enjoyed his fish & chips also. I took a bite of his fries and coleslaw and they also tasted good. The service was also good. We'll be back! read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits, mini cornbread, Cajun Fried Okra, Fish and Chips - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hankering for okra - always! Love Cajun - so this place was on my radar. Also sweet potato fries! [faint!] The prices are up a dollar from posted menus, but that didn't stop me. Small place, on a cold night, any heat is lost through the front door every time it opens, but it's a colorful setting and easy-going. Lots of Spanish convos in the kitchen, TV playing an old black and white movie (not sure what it is), and a couple having a large dinner on the small bright floral covered tables. Ordered Angus Burger and the good ol' fried okra to go. Sigh- prices have gone up for eating out after COVID - I'm sure I would have paid 25-50-% less but I want places to stay open and give reasons to g et out of the home! Forked over $30 for the two items. ***** Munched on the okra while stuck on the Bay Bridge evening commute - almost forgot to take a photo of it and got a shot of half of what was left. In 30 minutes, got home and one bite was left. Good timing! The cornbread coating was crispy, but thin, and so a lot of of it fell off of the okra, but it was tasty. Nice little hits of salt every now and then. The Angus Berger was amazing and I dove into it forget again to take a picture of the before and so the shots you get will be of two bites taken out of it, which was really difficult because the burger is really huge! I asked for a medium rare and it's a little bit more toward medium, but it was fine. Very tasty and had pickles along with lettuce and tomatoes and red onions. Accompanying it was the side of fries, which were OK but maybe they would've been better if I warm them up. Included were two sauces, which were perfect for both the burger and the fries. One was red and one was green. I can't tell you what they were, but they were slightly spicy and flavorful. Have to return and for the beignets! read more

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Unbelievable flavor and quality, only place II know in the Bay Area with authentic southern food

Chicken came out so hot and fresh, and all of their sides are just...! 10/10. I feel like nothing was too salty or sweet, justttttt right. They don't overdo it with oil. Seafood jambalaya ($28) can get a bit fishy but they put so much seafood, I can't complain! I'd definitely order their chicken combo plate ($22). It does take a while to cook but it comes out so juicy and fresh!! Pork ribs weren't anything special but I LOVED the coleslaw here. They don't make it super sweet, which some people may like since it cuts the grease but oh well. They care about the plating, which is a nice touch & I think it's cute. The people here are so warm and attentive too! read more

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The place is decorated to feel like a Mardi Gras party. The staff are very friendly as well. It certainly reminds me of NOLA. Onto the food. Our group got a bunch of food, but frankly I was a bit disappointed. The gumbo was actually pretty good, but there wasn't a lot of sausage. The fried okra was decent, but probably an acquired taste. This is the second time the cornbread has disappointed us. The fried chicken was ok, juicy but not as flavorful as I'd expected. The fish and chips was pretty good. That and the gumbo were probably the only good parts of dinner. Overall, not what I expected. I hear they're known for their Po'boys, so maybe I'll give them a try and update my review. Didn't get any this time because those are hard to split amongst a group of people. read more

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Went here with my friends, and let me tell you, we ordered EVERYTHING. The food was amazing! We started with the Cajun fried okra, cornbread, and for our meal we ordered the small gumbo and the fried chicken. Everything was delicious, but the fried chicken was outstanding! I am dying to go back here just to get a bucket of it. It's so crispy and juicy. Highly recommend a visit! The only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars was that it was a bit too pricey in my opinion. However, if you want to splurge on a delicious treat, definitely check it out. read more

This is a small southern restaurant that has indoor and outdoor dining. You also have a choice of eating at the counter or at a table, which we chose the later. Our server was very nice giving us some recommendations, letting us sample a drink we were curious about, supplementing our order that wasn't satisfying, and boxing our food. From the recommendations, we ordered the Bucket 'O' Chicken, Shrimp Po'Boy, Gumbo, Mashed Potatoes & Gravey, Corn Bread, Fried Okra, and Beignets, as well as Hurricane and Swamp Water Iced Tea. The Bucket 'O' Chicken had ten pieces of house special battered Fried Chicken. The Fried Chicken was tender and juicy with crunchy Skin on the outside. However the Popcorn that was with the Chicken was stale. The Shrimp Po'Boy The Gumbo was very meh too. It was very bland and didn't have a lot of flavor you usually expect from Gumbo. It was also very watery. Needed more rue. Thankfully, our server let us substitute the Gumbo for the Chicken Jambalaya that was a lot better. The Jambalaya had more spice to it and the Chicken that came with it was nice and moist, but I have still had better Jambalaya. The Mashed Potatoes were okay. Needed some more flavor. But was pretty creamy. The Corn Bread was meh. Very bland and dry. In fact, I like the Trader Joe's boxed Corn Bread more. The Fried Okra was the best of the sides. They were nice and crunchy on the outside while tender and not slimy in the inside, but there was nothing special in terms of taste. Wish that it has a little kick to them or something to make it more tastier. The Beignets were also a disappointment. They were very heavy and kind of hard compared to other Beignets that are fluffy. As for the drinks, the Hurricane drink was thankfully wasn't too sweet like I have had at some places, but wish that it had a little more alcohol taste. The Swamp Water Iced Tea was thankfully not too sweet and was a little cirtrusy. Overall, the food was meh. The saving grace was the Jambalaya and service. Not a place I would come to again. read more

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I heard a couple of co workers say: this place had good food. Well Unfortunately I was really disappointed with my lunch. I ordered the shrimp PO Boy and fries and the best part was the fries. The shrimp were a good size but the batter was very soggy and the shrimp rubbery. I was even carded for the coke cola. Otherwise the service was quick. I don't know what the place looks like because this order was placed through Door Dash Just know this tastes nothing like the PO Boy from New Orleans! read more

PoBoys Kitchen - This is the shrimp PO Boy! - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

I feel like the chicken wasn't seasoned enough for me. As well as, the collard greens . The cornbread was pretty bland didn't have a sweetness to it. The mac and cheese was okay, however I rather it had normal cheddar cheese instead of the other variety cheese. This is coming from a Southern native who loves Southern cuisine when done right. I don't think I can come back read more

PoBoys Kitchen - Baked Mac and Cheese - Southern Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been here twice now and can honestly say that the food and experience of dining at PoBoys Kitchen is memorable and the chicken and waffles are crave inducing. Great vibe in this place. read more