Tonight was obviously a busy night for Starbelly... just going to prove how popular this spot really is. Service is always friendly and considerate - never disappoints. Food are reliable good friends. I will return, return again and then some read more

I've come back to this restaurant a handful of times since my initial review, and every time I've had a great experience. I love the brunch menu and ambiance, and dinner is always great. Most recently I had the mussels and was just so impressed with how tasty they were! The cocktails here are always just so perfect (and generous in size) and their music choice is always excellent. Great spot! read more

This was my third or fourth visit to Starbelly on my latest visit. I used to live in the Bay Area and Starbelly was a great go to spot. They have really good food, can accommodate a larger party and drinks and service were always good. Living in London I was back home for a visit and my friend and I decided to go to Starbelly. We did not have a reservation and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which we were really lucky it was a short wait. Once seated they quickly took a drink order and then it took a long time to get our drinks and to order our food. Each order was taken by someone different and bit took a while to get. Food was good. That is really all I can say about it this time. The manager did recognize that our experience was less than they wanted to deliver and did come over and talk to us without us requesting. So kudos to him for his actions. I would absolutely go back to Starbelly based on my other experiences there and to give them another chance. So yes, go and enjoy their food, atmosphere, and delicious cocktails. read more

First things first, make a reservation. This place gets busy every night for good reason, and walk-ins are a gamble you don't want to take. I booked a table for five about a week in advance, and we were seated immediately when we arrived. Zero stress. Our server was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations that genuinely paid off throughout the meal. Here's everything we ordered for a table of five: Housemade Chicken Liver Pâté -- A perfect shareable starter. Generous portion of pâté served with bread, and it went around the table easily. Highly recommend starting here. Macaroni and Cheese -- Don't let the size fool you. It looks small but we split it five ways without issue. Super creamy and well executed! The kind of mac and cheese that reminds you why it's a classic. Fries -- Perfectly soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and not overly salty. One order worked for us but if your group is hungry, get two. No notes otherwise. Grilled Broccolini -- One of the surprise favorites of the night. The lemon really comes through and elevates the whole dish. Split evenly across five people and everyone wanted more. New Starbelly Salad -- We got the large and it was worth it. Really fresh and flavorful and is a great complement to all the heartier dishes on the table. Starbelly Bacon Pizza -- Our favorite pizza of the night. Comes with six slices, which worked out perfectly for the group. Just get it. Salsa Bianca Pizza -- This one divided the table. It's loaded with toppings and has a pretty distinct flavor profile. Half the group loved it, half weren't into it (I was in the latter camp). If you like bold, unconventional pizzas it might be your thing, but personally I wouldn't reorder it. The menu is focused and well-curated, the music sets a great vibe, and the service is genuinely top notch. A really enjoyable dinner overall and one I'd absolutely do again. read more

This is one of the most unique pieces I ate lunch at. The tuna melt was out of the world delicious. The service was very friendly and very attentive to my desires. The ambiance of the place was excellent as well. I recommend this place to go have lunch at if you're in San Francisco. I give them 5 stars read more

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Starbelly you are truly solid and they could never make me hate you! The Thai style mussels were fantastic and that sauce was so lemongrassy and delicious. I will say what's up with the bread portion...? we ordered extra too and that's what you see in the photo lol. I assume it normally just comes with one piece. Their salads are refreshing and I love their patio on a sunny, warm day. read more

Starbelly - Mussels - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think the brief on this place is it's good but your experience will vary depending on when you are there and where you sit. There's a dining area off back and they looked like they were having a blast. We were upfront at a high top. There was some kitchen noise there and the bartender waited on us. Some mix up on food. Food was well presented and a B+. Chia pudding with onion flavored granola was a little out there. read more

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I found out about this place atvone of the Yelp Elite event and decided to bring my friends here. Great place for a dinner gathering with friends. They have outdoor patio in the back if you prefer the outdoor vibe. Everything tasted delicious. Just wish the salad size was bigger. This was the biggest size that we could get. The bear cup alcohol is just like the Starbucks bear cup. It's so cute so we couldn't say no to it. The drink itself was good so it wasn't just a drink for picture. read more

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Solid new American food. Made a reservation for a Friday night and this place was packed. It's very cute inside, albeit a bit tight on space. The Brussel sprouts were absolutely delicious, we got two orders for the table. Also loved the chicken pate, accompanying bread was yummy too. Salmon entree was good, but quite small for the price. Not sure if I was starving but I feel like in general the portions were small. Street parking was a pain, as expected. Service was really slow unfortunately. It was a decent meal, but nothing stood out. Not sure if I would return, but glad I gave it a try. read more

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Great lunch spot with amazing outdoor sitting. Solid food menu and wonderful mocktails. Definitely a favorite in the Castro.

Came in with three coupons for free drinks / appetizers from art hop and yelp events and they honored them all which was nice! The cocktails and burrata pizza were the highlights for me (even though I ordered the salmon as my main, it wasn't super special). The menu is quite limited but is seasonal so maybe there are more options other times. My absolute favorite was actually the cornbread dessert -- it is to die for seriously! The corners were just ever so crispy and the butter was edible on its own. The patio vibes were also pretty good -- sit outside if you can! read more

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Tldr: Pricey but good food and moody ambiance. Good for dinner dates. My friend and I had dinner here a few weeks ago. The food was amazing! The chicken liver pate was extremely buttery and was the star of the dinner. It was served with an onion jam (sweet), a dijon mustard, and toasted bread. It's a very agreeable pate as the chicken liver flavor wasn't that strong. The mussels were spicy and citrusy which helped cut through the fattier entrees we ordered. The rigatoni was definitely the "worst" of the three. While it tasted good, it wasn't particularly interesting and the portion size felt small. The people serving us were also very attentive and were very knowledgeable about each of the dishes. (I didn't know the jam was an onion jam till our waiter told us!) read more

Starbelly - top to bottom: signature chicken liver pate, pan roasted black mussels, rigatoni - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here for dinner the other day with a few friends, and we had the most lovely experience. First off, our servers were super friendly and attentive to all our needs. We ordered quite the spread: the butternut squash soup, deviled eggs, brussels sprout pizza, roasted salmon, pork chop, and the mussels. Everything was so delicious. But the standouts were definitely the mussels and the brussel sprout pizza! The flavors were impeccable! Oh, we also got dessert. We got the blueberry, brown butter, cornbread, and the cheesecake Panna cotta. They were both so delicious but honestly, you need to order the brown butter cornbread. It was so so good. I need to go back just for that! The overall vibe in this place is super cute and cozy. They have an outdoor patio with a ton of plants. read more

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Starbelly was just OK for us. Da Wahini and I were in the area and decide to pay a visit to Starbelly based on the reviews and the fact we had Starbelly bookmarked for a while. Good size venue with a small amount of outdoor seating in the front and additional outside seating in the back covered by a large tent. The inside is more of a bar. Parking...good luck with that. Popular neighborhood with street parking available. The menu here is seasonal, so it changes on a regular basis. I forgot the name of our server, but nice guy. The service was very good. The staff were on top of everything. #StarbellyGrindz: COCKTAILS: ~ SALTY DOG - 4/5 Strong and solid cocktail. All the flavors worked well. I could taste the Elderflower and Grapefruit ~ BEARS, BEARS, BEARS! - 3.5/5 Our server said this was the best drink on the menu, I can't say I agree with that statement. To each their own. Brilliant presentation, possibly just not a fond flavor profile of mine... even though I'm a big Earl Grey fan. This just didn't work for me PLATES: ~ rigatoni - 3.5/5 I thought the rigatoni was OK, slightly better than average, but nothing to rave about. I had a hard time identifying the protein as Lamb. Portion was on the smaller size, not all that filling. ~ ground chuck beef burger - 3.5/5 w/ starbelly salad - 4.5/5 While the Burger was decent, it wasn't all that special. Nothing stood out about it and it was tiny! almost like a bigger slider... The salad was very good. Once is enough for me. I don't need to return; I wasn't a fan of the portion sizes and didn't think the food was outstanding. read more

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Great spot in the Castro with a patio option. I've been here a few times and each experience has been nice. They've first time I went was during a SF restaurant week. This last time I went was during a brunch- They've got some nice options on the menu with fair pricing and great drink selection. Giving some comfort food vibes. The inside has a lot of seating and a bar. The staff are very welcoming and give great service. The patio out back is also heated for those cooler nights. read more

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Came for lunch with a big group, it was nice to be able to make a reservation for such a large group. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. I really enjoyed the chilaquiles and the interior was very nice with a pretty outdoor patio. It can get pretty loud inside, so at times it was harder to hear but overall would come back again! read more

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Tasty, and a good price! I thought the food had lots of interesting flavors. The starbelly bacon pizza ($21) was a good size for two. It had so many flavors going on: bitterness from the arugula, spicy from the jalapeño, savory from the pork belly, and freshness from the green goddess dressing. All the flavors worked well together! We also got the chicken liver ($16). I'm glad I tried it! It's not a dish I have often. The sweet marmalade and spicy mustard paired well with the savory pate. The service is quick and friendly. We got waters right away, and our server provided great recommendations with little insights into how the dishes are made. The ambiance is classy and cute. There's quite a bit of noise in the venue, but I was able to hear my partner well enough for conversation. I went at 7:45pm on a Saturday. It was super busy even then, maybe due to Pride! I had made a last minute reservation on OpenTable at 7:30pm, but I think it was worth it because we were seated immediately once we arrived. read more

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Came here around 8:00 PM on a Friday night with a reservation, and it was packed. We got seated inside at a high top table, and it was rather noisy but we could still kind of hear each other in conversation. We got the Starbelly Salad and the Starbelly Bacon Pizza, and each of us got a Sangria. Sangria: 3/5, a white sangria that was very orange-dominant and sweet. A bit watered down for my taste, and I would have liked to have more variety of fruit included for different flavors. Starbelly Salad: 4/5, I loved the pickled onions and the light amount of dressing. It wasn't overdone and heavy, which I think some restaurants' signature salads can be. Starbelly Bacon Pizza: 3/5, I liked the addition of jalapeños and arugula to this! I wish the bacon was a little crispier, and the crust could have been a little more cooked. The staff were so friendly and warm! Even when our original waiter took their break, our new waitress was so nice and welcoming that we still felt very well taken care of. The food was good - I want to come back soon for their brunch! read more

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Came here for a date night on a Saturday night. We were able to reserve a table through yelp which was really nice. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is covered by a huge canopy so it doesn't really feel like your outside. It's really nice. The restaurant is really nice and I enjoyed the ambience. The waiter was attentive and friendly. I ordered the spaghetti and the noodle perfectly al dente. They have a great selection of wines and drinks to enjoy with your meal. read more

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We were here Friday night. The service was really good all around. But, the hostess/manager (I'm not sure which) noticed that we had not finished either dish and came over unprompted to inquire. We didn't care for either dish, we had just ordered poorly for our palates. She insisted on comping us our pizza, which we really appreciated. She is on top of her game and managed the situation very elegantly. I would definitely come back just because of her. As a former restaurant worker, I know she is an 11/10. They also had some interesting art pieces on display in the back. read more

A nice, relaxing spot (in Noe Valley area?. We went to celebrate a friends' 81st Birthday. The staff was extremely accommodating and fare was delicious. Thank you for making the stop worth the drive from the East Bay. read more

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It's not hard to understand why this spot is held in such high regard amongst locals. It's also hard to understand how the food is so good, it's amazing. Then I ask myself this simple question, why can't all food be this good? This place has been on my list for years, now it's going to be on my regular rotation. With so many restaurants in the city it can take a while to try every spot I put on a list, especially when I have so many favorites. The Brunch here is amazing. And it's no one trick pony, everything looks amazing. The bloody Mary's have just the right amount of spice, however they are a little small. There's definitely a balancing act. I had the fried chicken sandwich, it's my go to brunch favorite these days, even over Chicken and waffles. Best fried chicken sandwich I've had in a while. We were able to order a pizza off menu for the kiddos, simple and delicious. I don't consider this place fancy, it's just great service and amazing food. It's a great example of being spoiled by food in the bay area, realizing just how good we all have it in the bay when you find yourself away! read more

This is specifically a dinner review--I have had the brunch and thoroughly enjoyed it! The outdoor seating is great during the day, but less so at night. Although there are some string lights, the corner where we were seated was very dark (we had to use our phones to light the menu). The server was kind, and we ordered small plates and a pizza to share. We loved the fries, but were not as big of fans of the pizza and soup. Happy to have tried it, but we will stick to brunches in the future. read more

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I've been coming here since they opened in 2009? I've finally decided that it would be best to give five stars for consistency throughout the years. I can't tell you how many times I have had the Starbelly Bacon. It is my most favorite pizza on the menu and perhaps in all of the Castro neighborhood. I never thought I would actually enjoy raw arugula as a pizza topping. Perhaps, the bacon makes the arugula palatable. The service is, over the years, the same: fast, friendly, and very attentive, which by extension includes the bartenders. The drink menu has changed over the years to cater to the fashion of the times, and I can say that the bartenders are good at what they do. I've never had a bad drink here! Depending on when you go, it can be very busy: Friday nights are loud and late Sunday afternoon is chill and quiet. The decor has changed little since they opened. The aesthetics of 2009 is holding up well. The seating at the patio is best during warm sunny afternoons on the weekend and the rare warm evenings. Otherwise, there really is no bad seat in the house or a bad meal to be had. read more

I stopped by here while in town with my family of four and in laws. It was recommended to us but we didn't know it was reservations only! Thankfully, they accommodated us during a busy brunch time though! We had the burger, loco moco, pizza and chicken sandwich. It was all amazing but my fave was the Bears cocktail. So good! Thanks Sugarbelly!! read more

Starbelly - Bears cocktail - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

While on an extended weekend in San Francisco, we chose to have dinner at Starbelly on a quiet Monday night. It ended up being a great choice. The restaurant was far from empty; in fact, it had a fun, lively vibe. Their wine selection was excellent, and all the food came out perfectly prepared. The sauce they use for the pizza is amazing. Great food, wonderful ambiance, good service, all in a fun neighborhood. Definitely recommended. read more

I think starbelly is just okay and a bit overhyped. There's a big long table where everyone is crowding around and it seems that they do a lot of events / catering but it didn't make the restaurant feel home-y / welcome. I also thought all of the food that was provided was just okay, we got the pate, the broccoli, the burger, and the steak frites. I think they do the steak frites pretty poorly and was expecting a bit more of an upscale fare from it. The plating is more diner style, which is underwhelming read more

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After all these years, Starbelly is still around and still a great bet for lunch. On my last visit during a January weekday, I loved the chilaquiles and the ambiance of the back patio. If you're looking for a cozy spot to catch up with a friend over tasty food, Starbelly is it! read more

I came here for a work dinner on a Thursday evening a couple weeks ago. We had a reservation and got seated on one of the longer tables towards the back of the restaurant. Our table was close to the door leading to the outdoor dining area, so it was a little chilly as people came in and out that door often throughout the evening. For starters, we ordered the deviled eggs and fries. The deviled eggs had a prominent tangy and tart flavor, which I didn't mind. I liked them. The fries were good. I liked that they came with three different sauces. Next, we ordered the chicories salad, grilled broccolini, and crispy brussel sprouts. The chicories salad was not my favorite. The combination of everything in the salad was interesting, just not my favorite dish of the night. However, the broccolini and brussel sprouts were delicious. They were perfectly seasoned, and the texture was also great. For pizzas, we ordered the starbelly bacon, delicata squash, and margherita. I really liked the delicata squash. I don't think I've ever had squash on pizza before, but I really enjoyed it. Lastly, we ordered the warm toffee cake, salted caramel pot de crème, and arborio rice pudding for dessert. They were all good, but my favorite would have to be either the warm toffee cake or arborio rice pudding. The arborio rice pudding probably looked the least appetizing out of three, but it was so good. I would recommend trying this. None of the desserts were overly sweet, which I appreciated. Overall, I had a great time here. The food was good, and the service was also good. read more

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Excellent service and food, comfortable covered patio. Love the bacon jalapeño pizza.

Completely enjoyed a first dining experience at Starbelly, which will surely be the first of many. The service and servers were standouts, and the food and drinks matched them. Inventive and delightful combinations sure to appeal to all tastes. The atmosphere was friendly and convivial, all tables and high-tops were having a great time. Very pleased and glad to have Starbelly in a place of honor on the restaurant radar. Exceptional! read more

The ambiance was a 4, it had a nice outside patio openness to it. The service was a 3 star rating, for it not being busy they only checked in once while we were there but were nice. The place was clean, the food was good but nothing crazy special. I've been there a couple times for lunch and dinner and it fluctuates on a 3 to 4 star rating on flavor. But good enough to go again, the menu is pretty limited but not bad. We got the marinara pizza and added sausage, the sausage made it more flavorful, 3.5 rating, the burger with bacon was also a 3.5 rating outa 5 to us. Nothing stood out but fed two hungry guys on a lunch afternoon. Overall still cute place, give it a try, not crazy in prices, ambiance is different for lunch vs night time. Definitely call and make a reservation if it's for dinner on a Friday/saturday. You can make reservations at "open table" app or call them. read more

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I went to Starbelly for their monthly drag brunch event, "Bacon and Legs". WOW! These performers were so talented and engaging. What an amazing show. I can't wait to check it out again next month. FUN! The food was delicious and came out super fast. Try their corn pizza and chicken sandwich. YUM! Our server, STROBE was so nice, funny and if I may say... handsome. ZADDY! The manager Rene and bartender Julio visited our table to make sure we were having a good time. Such a nice gesture that made us feel welcomed. It's extra touches like this that sets a restaurant apart from the rest. AWWW! Thank you for making our brunch so special Starbelly. LOVE! read more

Starbelly - Host Bobby Friday and other performers at their monthly drag brunch, "Bacon and Legs" - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a great place to have brunch and entertainment and great ambiance. Highly recommend this place ask for Jules since they give the best service. read more

New menu. This place keeps getting better and better, and the new menu is a big hit. Rigatoni from heaven. Delicious and tasty. Croque Madame is a big, delicious and satisfying sandwich with a side salad. Excellent. Superb service, great prices. Enjoy! read more

Came here for dinner on a Monday and it was okay, nothing that stood out in particular. We were a party of 5 seated outside, but the propane heaters weren't turned on so it a was a bit cold outside even though it's slightly enclosed. We arrived around 5:30pm so there was still 30 minutes left of HH but we weren't given a HH menu, I had to pull it up online. Their HH menu is okay, wouldn't say it's worth coming for any of the items in particular. We had some appetizers and the spinach was prob the best out of the 3 options. The Brussel sprouts were okay but more on the sweet & tart side versus savory and nothing special about the broccolini. I had a burger cooked medium and it was good but would have preferred a better bun because this was more on the airy side. The ketchup for the fries were pretty solid though. read more

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A group of 11 of us walked in and were able to get seated - grateful for the flexibility of the staff. They also helped us split the bill, which we really appreciated. The drinks were good, got the Bloody Mary which was spicy but a lil watery, oysters which were delicious, and the Starbelly Bacon pizza with green goddess dressing which was unique and spectacular. read more

Starbelly - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I were able to walk in on a Saturday at 11am, and we were seated immediately. We really liked the back patio, which had heating lamps above to help us stay warm! The service and the food were pretty quick, so we were in and out in around an hour. I got the chilaquiles, and it was a much larger portion than I was expecting! I liked that it came with half an avocado, and the side salad helped break up the meal too. I wish the chilaquiles were a little spicier, but the server also brought us a couple hot sauces. Overall, we had a nice experience with decent brunch food! read more

Starbelly - Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fabulous cocktails! The salmon plate was mediocre in flavor and the portuon was small...placed in a very large dish. The french fries perfectly crisp,and lightly salted, but the colorful dips that accompanued them were bland ( why?). Loved the house salad! I wouldn't return based on ny first impression. read more

Great service! Excellent food in the Castro. High tops, community tables and outdoor seating. We started with cocktails: Doctor's Order House Spritz For appetizers: House-Made Chicken Liver Pate: So delicious served with warm bread, grain mustard and sweet jam. Purée of Yellow Corn Soup: My favorite of the entire dinner! Wonderful flavor. Hearty and comforting. Grilled Broccolini: the sauce had me wanting more! For dinner: Starbelly Pizza: Loved the balance of arugula and bacon. Delish! Roasted Whole Dorade: Omgosh!! What a flavorful and tasty fish! Cooked to perfection. Roasted Mary's Half Chicken: Huge portion! Good for sharing. Fresh Spaghetti: I loved this pasta dish!! The flavors are amazing! For dessert: Warm Toffee Cake: Soooo gooey and delicious! Yummy!!! Salted Caramel Pot de Creme with rosemary cornmeal cookies: Creamy and rich. The cookies were the perfect match! Arborio rice pudding & brandied cherries: Hubby loved this. read more

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