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    The Melt

    4.5 (808 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    MELTBURGER and FRIES
    Karina R.

    Stopped by on a late Saturday afternoon on my walk down to the Embarcadero. The location caught my eye so I decided to grab a bite. Both indoor and outdoor seating offered, open floor plan inside. Initially I was going to grab a grilled cheese and tomato soup but opted for a burger, fries, and fountain drink bringing me to $20 and some change. Unfortunately, it was a pretty instant regret for me. The burger I had added on lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, raw onions, and the "melt sauce" and I was disappointed to see that the onions, jalapeños and sauce were quite literally just slapped on the burger. It was really messy from the moment I picked up the burger until the moment I was done. Meat was fine, nothing amazing about it. The side pickle was dry, definitely left out for some time. Fries were clearly seasoned with something but they weren't overpowering or strong in flavor whatsoever. Fountain drink is advertised as "vintage cola" which was good for what it was. One thing to note of this location, in the 30ish minutes I was there, I saw 4 random people walk through to use the restroom with only 1 gal having asked the gentlemen upfront for what may have been the code. While I didn't personally use the restroom, if it's open to all I can only imagine the inside. Another note, the gentlemen up front took a smoke break right outside the restaurant, super quick one but I'm not certain that he came back and washed his hands. At this point, I was losing my appetite. For all the marketing this place flashes around, I'm not sold on it being this great burger joint.

    $6.99 Original Chicken Melt {11/2019}
    Elizabeth L.

    I've been to different The Melt locations for many years and also use the app to earn reward points. This time, I received an email promotion for a free Three Cheese Classic with any $5 purchase (up to $8.49 value), which can be applied to other Melted Classics. There were two self-order kiosks, but I waited at the counter since I needed help redeeming the Melt rewards and would need to upload my receipt after the purchase to earn points. All the employees were in the open kitchen area, and when I asked, one employee told me to either wait or use the kiosk. I explained I had Melt rewards to redeem, so I stayed at the counter. I ordered French fries ($3.99) thin-cut russets with Melt seasoning salt and redeemed my offer for the Steak & Cheese (Angus sirloin, provolone, cheese sauce, grilled onions, red peppers, and jalapeños on an artisan bun, regular price $12.99). The steak was shredded and mixed with melted cheese, and the fries with seasoning were something a little different from what I usually have. Since I've been coming to The Melt for years, I would come back again if I'm nearby and want to earn points on the app.

    Emil C.

    I was in town for the San Francisco Marathon and came here twice for burgers. I used to exclusively eat at Super Duper whenever I was in SF. However, for my most recent trip, I came here to check out their burgers. Both times, I placed my order while using one of their ordering kiosks and assigned a pager to my order. I had their Double Meltburger for dinner before the race and their Double Spicy Mission Meltburger after the race. The spicy mission was my favorite out of the 2 burgers that I had. Both The Melt and Super Duper uses different quality ingredients. However, I think The Melt has the edge on size and their cheese. Their burgers were much more substantial than Super Duper's. As for presentation, I would say that Super Duper does it better. Definitely, your mileage will vary as taste is quite subjective. I would have no problem going to either place. Service here was quick. Their to-go container and paper bag were very sturdy. Good thing as their burgers were deliciously messy! Don't forget the napkins!

    Chicken parm melt and herb fries
    Rick G.

    I know this is a chain restaurant, but I had never heard of it before a recent trip to San Francisco. I was really pleasantly surprised. It's a burger and other sandwich shop that seems to have a specialty with melted cheese sandwiches. I had the chicken parm sandwich and the herb fries and I was happy. I wasn't intending to eat the whole parm sandwich, but it was that good. A cut above other fast food burger joints.

    Felicia L.

    I realized that I never gave an update on the situation--that's my bad! The team at The Melt was very apologetic and handled the situation very well in my opinion. They indeed provided a refund and credit for an extra meal as compensation. I appreciate the team for taking the time to do that, it shows that they care. I still frequent The Melt and my experiences have been great. They have some of my favorite burgers in the Bay Area. Excellent food and service!

    MELTBURGER
    Jennifer T.

    The MELTBURGER was big and yummy. It was around $10 something and I didn't have room for a side since I was full from the burger already. I would've prefer if they have a smaller size at a cheaper price since I don't want to be too full for lunch. I would come back to try the Philly sandwich next time.

    DOUBLE SPICY MISSION MELTBURGER
    Alexander W.

    Love this place! There area lot of nicer burger places in the city, but the variety here is through the roof. I've had the chicken Parm sandwich and mission double melt burger so far and neither has disappointed. For the price there are so many solid comfort food options. The crunchy, cheesy, savory sandwiches and burgers are just the best. Ordering food is very smooth on the screens, and the buzzers are convenient to use. There are a variety of seating options as well. And of course I love that it is open so late but not crowded, so it's nice to grab takeout or sitting down. I'll be coming back for sure.

    Late night smack city!
    Michael S.

    Great customer service provided especially by Ray. Answered all my questions and provided some amazing suggestions on my late night munchies! Can't wait to visit again

    Caili C.

    Stopped by craving something cheesy as a snack and got a side of mini mac to go. It absolutely satisfied my cravings, loved how much melty cheese there was and the pasta was cooked well - not too mushy. I'll have to be back to try the chicken parm grilled cheese!

    Smashburger
    Andrea Y.

    When u are craving a smashburger in Downtown! Try The Melt. Next time I will try the soup instead of the mac n cheese

    ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT
    Johanna S.

    Fast casual restaurant with excellent value. The burger was huge and the sandwich we ordered was also quite a sizable one. They were both absolutely delicious. The sweet potato fries are a must. The people working there were very nice.

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    Vinkin Ken T.

    I came on a Sunday around noon. Restaurant was about 30% full. Ordered the new chicken Parmesan melt at the kiosk. Within 7 minutes my buzzer went off. Sandwich was filling. Bread wasn't soggy from the sauce and the chicken was thick and moist. Comes with 1 pickle spear.

    DOUBLE MELTBURGER
    Alice H.

    It was my first time trying their double meltburger, and it was really delicious! The beef patties were juicy and huge, I couldn't even finish them in one sitting, and ended up splitting them into three meals lol. Highly recommended!

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    Great service. Great people. great food. absolute unreal. will come back again. best spot in San Fran

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    amazing service and wonderful food! the melt has a large variety of options and is really great to eat with friends and family!

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    Nop one time I when and my burger made me sick! I was sick for 7 days with food poisoning

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    Awesome grilled cheese sandwich. However, the strawberry milkshake was icy rather than creamy and it lacked a strawberry flavor.

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    How is the 3 cheese melt vegan? do you guys substitute the cheese?

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    PoBoys Kitchen

    PoBoys Kitchen

    4.6
    (339 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Looking for some great cajun food in San Francisco? Then head over to PoBoys Kitchen on Potrero…read moreHill. 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!

    Such a great and delicious find! The service here was top-notch. And the food, amazing! We ordered…read morethe fried okra, jambalaya (chicken/andouille), gumbo, and a couple of pieces of fried chicken. The okra was a great start to this great meal. It came with a jalapeño sauce that had just the right kick. The gumbo was tasty, although I would've served it with a bit more rice. But the gumbo and fried chicken hit it out of the park! Both were just so tasty and seasoned just right. They gave us a habanero based hot sauce to go with the chicken, but the chicken was so juicy and crispy on the outside and just so flavorful that it didn't need anything extra to make it better. We devoured every single one of our dish. We loved it so much, we're already thinking of making a special trip to Portrero Hill just to eat another meal here.

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    Catered food for a Black History Month Luncheon:
    Seafood Jambalaya $26, Abita Jockamo $8 + tax & tip ~$44
    Seafood Jambalaya $26, Abita Jockamo $8 + tax & tip ~$44
    Catered food for a Black History Month Luncheon: salad, mini cornbread muffins, beignets

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    Shoji

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    Be sure to make a reservation! On a random Wednesday evening this place was VERY busy. Luckily I…read morewas able to make a reservation on Open Table for later in the day. We started dinner with oysters. They were fresh, clean and the beet chili jam sauce was very vibrant. It was a great combination of flavors. It's topped with fried shallots which adds a nice crunch to end off the bite. For dinner I had the uni amaebi donburi. It comes with ikura, sweet raw shrimp and uni. There was also a layer of what seemed to be finely processed mushrooms under the ikura which added a nice texture. The egg yolk added a richness and creaminess throughout the dish. It is a very rich dish so I didn't mind that it was what others described as a smaller portion. I'd definitely stop in again for dinner with friends.

    ~4.5/5, best not-too-sweet matcha in sf fidi area this is a…read morereview just for the matcha/morning cafe to-go; hope to update review for the food since it's been a while.. I've been here several times since their first opening and through their numerous cup changes. I can say the matcha is consistently good, and glad the cup size is bigger :) Matcha einspanner is great, the latte is not sweet and you can taste the matcha quality, milk proportions are just right. Einspanner cream is delicious too and a sweet treat paired with the latte, and topped with matcha powder.

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    Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)
    Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)
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    Chez Maman East

    Chez Maman East

    4.4
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    This location will always be Chez Papa for my '90's self, a destination for numerous weekday…read morelunches. Chez Maman was actually a half block down the hill on the same block at that time. Now it's sixteen years later. After an early start to a Sunday Valkyries game, my friend brought us here for a post game dinner. After finding a parking space a block away, we walked up a little after 6:30 pm. When I reached the entrance, I noticed the sketch board and wrote my name below the names and guest numbers already there. When I asked the hostess, she told me it was likely a twenty to thirty minute wait. The dining room was packed as well as the sidewalk tables and outdoor dining structure. Being hungry and antsy, I walked the various tables to observe the service progression to estimate when we'd be seated. About 35 minutes later, we were seated at the sidewalk table next to the entrance and given menus. It's been a while so a menu study was needed. After some discussion, we decided on our meals and agreed to share bites of each other's food. First came the Acme French baguette and butter (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=b_xeRM764lejQiCnELp7OA), a necessary vehicle to sop any gravy or sauce. Two of us had the French onion soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=rJ9tQeC9Al9A0yCiHnA3Fw); it was as I remember, hearty broth chocked with tasty onions with gooey stretchy cheese underneath a nicely browned top. Their staple is consistent with what I remember. My friend ordered the Les Moules 24, poulette (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ZgxJSrYmiEuwipp8uvkJHA), garlic, shallots, bacon, white wine, cream, parsley; the mussels were good, most if not all opened shells in a variety of sizes. The sauce or broth is the key especially with the baguette slices to enjoy the delicious flavors. For my main meal, i had the pork chop (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=tk0gypyufB2AL0olq-KPHA), Brussels sprouts, bacon, apple cider mustard sauce, suggested and cooked medium; I really enjoyed this as it had a nice outside sear while the meat was tender and still juicy after I cut in. The flavors from the accompaniments paired well and the portions were generous. In fact, a fellow diner mostly ate the accompaniments as our shared format in trying the other dishes filled my tummy. I tried a few bites of my friend's roasted duck confit, French fries (subbed from potatoes gratin), haricot vert, port reduction; sorry, no photo as this disappeared relatively quickly; the duck was tender and fork tender with a smoky flavor as it came right off the bone. I also tried another diner's fettucine, creamy white wine sauce, mushrooms (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=X5em6PctUtXUbiuM7uLmPg); the balance of sauce to pasta was perfect and you know me and mushrooms. It was tasty and is definitely hearty, portions and taste wise. As we dined, more diners added their names to the wait list until there were only two names left when we left around 8:30 pm. The guests were a mix of neighborhood locals and sports fans who came from events since Chase Center and Oracle Park are nearby. I saw a table with guys wearing Giants and Braves jerseys. Thanks to J. Garen who waited on our table and the bus staff who cleared empty plates and bowls and refilled out water glasses. Big thanks for Naomi, the hostess, who kept all waiting guests updated and kept a watchful eye to make sure the tables turn efficiently. As we left, we greeted waiting guests in Valkyries jerseys and we briefly talked about the game and, of course, gave our "Go Valks" cheer. Looking forward to our next meal here.

    This was a tasty meal. We liked it all but the Petrale Sole was a pretty boring dish. Next time…read morewe would probably try the steak and the duck. We had: Baked Camembert Thai Moules Petrale Sole Meunière French Fries We sat outside and it was lovely. We were lucky we got there on the early side on a Saturday evening. Pretty soon after we arrived there was a wait list.

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    Baked camembert and roasted garlic. Spread the garlic and then the warm cheese and get happy
    Baked camembert and roasted garlic. Spread the garlic and then the warm cheese and get happy
    Basic Burger (medium) with Frites - add Fried Egg and Brie
    Basic Burger (medium) with Frites - add Fried Egg and Brie
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