Beautiful seating outside by the lemon tree. Wonderful staff…read moreand chef is multi talented a photographer, chef, and super friendly. Waitstaff is wonderful and considerate, very approachable. Noteworthy eats: Octopus is tender and flavorful, fried chicken is *chef's kiss*, the sole is light, delicate and flaky, meatloaf so good and comforting that it even converts meatloaf haters.

I was quite disappointed after dining at blue plate for happy hour. The apps were fine for happy…read morehour prices, I really enjoyed the artichoke dip and smoked beef bruschetta. Top of the line with flavors and presentation. That's where the compliments end in this review. The garlic shrimp was very overcooked and dry. And the gnocchi lacked consistency and flavor. The waitress was quite impatient, rushing us to order food every five minutes. Not only that, she was slamming plates on the table like she didn't want to be there. It was like she was training for wrestle mania. I wish I could say more positive things but I'm in no hurry to visit again.

Y'all! Three words.... Sweet potato tarts! This was our…read morefirst time dining at this restaurant and it will not be our last. I planned a dinner with a few of my corporate friends while I was in SF. I really appreciate it the mission of this restaurant and the work that they are doing so we reserved a table for a Wednesday. When you arrive, you enter into a long hallway filled with photos and you can hear the live music playing. The vibe is everything!!! We were greeted when we all were seated and one of the servers brought us a complimentary tray of sweet potato biscuits. They were not on the menu but they should be!! To start, I ordered a Cabernet, and I also started with some of the sweet chili glazed wings. The wings were so good!!! For my meal I had the braised short rib and my goodness.. it was absolutely delicious!!! I also ordered a side of macaroni and cheese which was creamy and flavorful! One of my friends ordered a side of greens and I'm telling you I don't know how they got so much wonderful flavor without any meat!! Absolutely delicious! Everyone's food at the table was devoured. We all kept talking about how delicious everything was and then we got to dessert. We have been talking about the sweet potato tarts before we even got to the restaurant and so of course we had to order those. That was one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life! Y'all have to get you some sweet potato tarts. We even had a few at the table take orders to go. One recommendation for check splitting, don't do it or talk about it at the very beginning with your server. We had a party of five and the splitting our check by individual orders at the end was not the best process at all. We should have just divided the check five ways evenly and figured it out on our own. All this to say that this place is so cool and the food is delicious!!!

Best place to dine in SF! One of the most legitimate and…read morewell deserving restaurants in the City. Loved the fried chicken, salmon and ribs. All sides (Mac and cheese!) and desserts are worth it, Do the right thing and go today!

There's a reason that good gatherings end up mostly in the kitchen…read more I've had Southern a number of places, including where I was first introduced to it on Duke St in Baltimore, MD back in the 80s. Smoke Soul is the first place I've been that beats that experience. The red beans and rice are spiced perfectly, and the biscuit they serve is the perfect compliment to get every drop out of the bowl. The chicken and waffles shows other places just how it's done, with a crisp, fluffy waffle, perfectly seasoned and juicy full chicken wings, and a brown butter that'll leave you craving more. The folk there are family and they definitely welcome you in too. The shop is immaculate with tables for all sizes of groups. Parking is a bit tight (hey, it's San Francisco), but you can find spots, or just do the easy thing and take the T line down to Kirkwood station and you're a block and a half away. It's absolutely worth the trip.

The food here is phenomenal and the service is superb! My friends and I came in for brunch and the…read moreservers were so sweet and accommodating! My peach pie mimosa and sweet cream pancakes were incredible, and I can't wait to come back!

The wait wasn't too bad for a Sunday afternoon since there were only two of us. The portions were…read moregenerous and definitely enough to leave us well. The chicken fried steak seemed to be one of their most popular dishes, so we had to try it. We asked for the gravy on the side because it's chorizo-based, and we're not huge fans of chorizo. If you enjoy that flavor, you'll probably love the sauce, it was well made. For us, though, we preferred a more traditional country gravy. Overall, the food was satisfying, and we'd come back to try more of the menu.

I have mixed feelings about this place. Based on the reviews, I was expecting the food to be a bit…read morebetter than what we experienced. The coffee was good, but the service was quite slow. I also felt that the service toward our table wasn't particularly friendly, which affected the overall experience. I wasn't a fan of the burger, although my husband thought it was decent. The French toast was definitely the highlight of our meal and the best thing we ordered. I can't quite remember the third dish, but I do remember thinking it was pretty mediocre. Overall, the experience was just okay. There were a few things I enjoyed, especially the coffee and French toast, but the food and service didn't quite live up to the hype for me.

I ordered the Creme Brulee French Toast and K-Bomb Benny to share with my girlfriend. This is my…read moresecond time dining and it was for my birthday. I can say this is the spot for delicious asian american fusion brunch that left me really happy throughout the day. Creme Brulee French Toast 5/5 Perfectly balanced sweetness. I could eat this all day without getting tired. K-Bomb Benny 5/5 Very crispy fried chicken that's also tender and juicy. The sauce is so tasty. Runny eggs and fluffy potatoes. Service 3.5/5 Very slow in terms of trying to get an order in, paying for my tab which I had tried eyeing or waving down a server or asking for small things like napkins. I could see that they're understaffed and wished they hired more help. I'd still come back for their brunch. Ambience 3.8/5 From our seating it felt very crammed, since we could literally hear the conversation of the table next to us. It also does get loud since it's very busy. I also think their tables are quite small for the condiments and plates, which I'm glad my partner and I didn't order another dish. These are just stuff to beware of. They do have beautiful wooden panels on the wall to look at. I highly recommend having brunch here and will be coming back when I'm in the area.

Went here with friends on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed!! Luckily the line went by pretty…read morequickly Pacific Sunrise 8.5/10 -the sauce was good! would have liked a stronger tom yum flavor though as it just tasted like a slightly more spicy hollandaise -the amount of smoked salmon was good and really complimented the flavor of the hollandaise sauce Breakfast Chorizo 9/10 -solid burrito!! I personally appreciate the amount of sour cream in the burrito and the meat and cheese were evenly distributed throughout. -the potatoes were also crispy but could use a little bit more seasoning Mascarpone Pancake 9/10 - loved this dish!! the pancakes were fluffy and of a good size. I would have liked if the mascarpone was evenly spread between the layers and not in a circle. Overall: 9.5/10! -worth the wait! service was good and food came out in a timely manner. definitely will be coming back!

We came here yesterday for brunch. It took us awhile to find a parking. San Bruno Ave was very…read morebusy, like a small Chinatown area. So be prepared to make a few rounds around the residential area to find parking. Glad we were here early as I heard that the line is usually long. A lady greeted us at the restaurant, very friendly and seated us right away. Cute small restaurant. Love the old photos of SF in the olden days . We ordered the San Bruno florentine Benedict and Western omelette. Before you order, know that the portions are huge! All the Benedict's comes with 3 poached eggs on an English muffin with hash brown or tater tots with your choice of stuffings. It was very rich, heavy breakfast and delicious! The mushroom and spinach with the sausage was savory. I love how the egg yolks just falls apart everywhere when you cut it in the middle. The hollandaise sauce was just the right amount. It was very filling. The omelette was like a calzone. They stuffed that omelette with so much filling that my hubby was loving it!!! He said it was full of flavors and all the stuffings were soo delicious he could not stop eating. Halfway to his omelette you can tell he was full but he was a trooper and almost finished everything. lol. Anyway, we left the restaurant overly stuffed but happy!!! We should have stopped eating when our tummy told us to stop, but it was delicious and fresh so we kept digging in. That was a mistake, lol. This place by far is one of the best breakfast place I've been to. Come hungry. Will be back!

very calm place and good food! I go here kinda often and you get seated pretty quickly…read more The food is good but idk maybe I go here TOOO often it's like underwhelming but if ur HANGRY and u NEED to eat like anything here is good coz the portions r lowkey big lol I always have to get a Togo box The big scramble was good imo there's too much cheese but yk some ppl like that The buttermilk fried chicken I DID NOTEXPECT THE CHICKEN TO LOOK LIKE THAT!!! Like I was thinking some fat greasy fried chicken sandwich like smth from Popeyes but no it's like a healthier fried chicken and overall it was dry ngl like it's good with more sauce like ketchup. The fries were too crispy and don't jump me yet I love crispy fries but like this is TOO crunchy. The sandwich is rlly messy to eat too I usually get the waffle special and it's so good lol the waffles are soft and warm and the fruit is fresh.

As someone who cooks professionally (an amateur home cook), the Gumbo is something that I can never…read moreget right; 1 second too long and the roux is burnt. Prudently, I'd rather traverse from the peninsula on a random Monday for some Gumbo. To say that I was pleasantly surprised was an understatement. The gumbo was seasoned perfectly. I noticed that the chicken is shredded presumably from a pressure cooker, which turns every bite into a mouthful of everything. Despite my best efforts to not be dramatic, one can tell the passion and soul that is put into this bowl of Gumbo. Though I do see some comments, and I agree, that the Gumbo is not thick enough, I don't really care for a heavy/dense gumbo. This bowl has sufficient structure absent the heavy dense roux, and it was exactly to my liking. Though I wish there was a touch more rice, my $6 Caltrain ticket (+tax and muni) was not spent in vain for this heartwarming bowl of gumbo, with a side of passion, defining what real soul food is.

This is a low key, casual spot. You order on a tablet, get your drink and utensils, choose a table,…read moreand they bring the food to you when it's ready. (One star only missing for lack of ambiance.) We tried as many things as we could try! I had the shrimp po boy, my husband had the hot link po boy. We also had the gumbo, red beans and rice, fries, and a hoe cake. Everything was DELICIOUS. We loved it all and would definitely come back. If I could give it another half star, I would. The food couldn't be better!

Okay, so firstly I apologize, I did not take any pictures of the food. I was so dang hungry that I…read moreimmediately dug in to the shrimp scampi toast and the chicken parm. Both were chef's kiss great, and the portions were just right for two hungry people. Our server, Atilla, became my best friend. He was super attentive, very honest, and had a great sense of humor. My friend and I sat outside in the patio (we got there at 6ish), it was a nice day and we were the first ones to sit in there. Him and I like to talk over each other so I can imagine that when the patio is full, convos are the rage. Inside is super vibey, very dark, and decorated with nostalgic pieces. The price point is very generous, considering the portions and quality of the food. This is also a late-night spot, so either way, come hungry. I ordered the basil sweet tea (deep breath), and it was so refreshing and tasty. My bonus kid texted me after I got home to ask me of any dinner spots I would recommend and I IMMEDIATELY sent him my recommendation of Emmy's Spaghetti Shack.

Overall such a cute vibe! I didn't take a picture of my pasta but I got the fettuccine alfredo and…read moreit was the best I've had in a whileee we did order the garlic bread and it never came :( but the pasta filled me up so maybe it was a good thing. If you're going at night dress warm because the door stays open so the wind draft gets you! Drinks were okay but definitely a user issue because I should have known it was going to be strong lol