We had a good time at Toy Soldier! Reasonable portion sizes and great service. Lovely ambiance. read more

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Checked them out after work one afternoon for a bite and $1 oysters. Friendly and responsive staff, service was fast and smooth. Dishes were tasty and well portioned and my cocktail was good as well. Nice layout and was able to get a seat without any issues. Will be back! read more

Angie was so wonderful with our family gathering! She is professional and very attentive! She is awesome.

Not a bad spot at all. I would say the entrees are reasonably priced, my burger was 17$ and very large, and came with a side of fries. I enjoyed the appetisers we got as well, especially the calamari. I'm not usually a fan of marinara but something about this tasted great. Service was excellent, we had a large party and still felt attended to and our food came out surprising quick. The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars is some of the entrees seemed to be hit or miss. I loved the burger, but those who ordered the rigatoni said it was nothing to write home about, same goes for the salad. The fish and chicken sandwiches looked great, I would stick to sandwiches or burgers. They also have a 1$ oyster happy hour which I missed but seems like a great deal. Overall this restaurant is worth going back to. 7.9/10 read more

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House Salad with Grilled Chicken, 5/5: The salad was really good and they're very generous with the grilled chicken. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful; would get again! The balsamic vinaigrette dressing was really good, not heavy. One of the best salads I've had. The booth is a bit small. We went for a welcome lunch, perfect for a somewhat casual meal. It was wasn't too crazy during lunch on a weekday. read more

Toy Soldier - House Salad with Grilled Chicken (5/5!) - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food, friendly staff. Great for parties. Omar is a fun and professional host I got the gnocchi and the garlic fries! read more

This review is for the oysters. They were not served on ice and were room temp. Hope we don't get sick. read more

Toy Soldier - &1 room temp oysters - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with a group and it was nice since they got our table ready super quickly! Good: - The place had so many food options - Loved the $1 oysters and got 12 of them - super fresh and tasted like the ocean - I liked the clam chowder soup - very big portions and tasty - The dessert was delicious too - we got the chocolate cake - A good place for a friends and family reunion Bad: - Pretty dim lighting and felt super dark - Food took a while to get there - It was pricey! Overall it was a nice experience but due to price will likely not go again. read more

Toy Soldier - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was not open at posted hours on a Friday....Tried to go on Friday around 2pm and the business was not open, no note or anything posted.

We had lunch on the patio and was pretty impressed. We both wanted $1 oysters but when we arrived they are not on the menu. You have to order an entree to be eligible for the oysters. We had the fish sandwich and mine came with a filet of fish so big it curled over and under the bun! The fries were average but those fresh oysters made up for it! Highly recommend. read more

Went with a group of 25 people. The food took an extraordinarly long amount of time to come out. We arrived at 6 PM and it took 2 hours for our food to come out. Some people even left early because the food was taking so long to come out. On top of that, all the steak dishes were extremely overcooked and lacked seasoning. The chicken even was rubbery. The ravioli sauce was flavorless and was separating, the gnocchi sauce tasted like jarred sauce. The drinks were average and no one was in the mood for dessert as we had already been there for such a long time. They also ran out of oysters. Overall would not recommend at all for large groups and I would avoid getting any of the meat dishes. $55 for an overcooked piece of steak is not worth it at all. read more

We did our company party here. They worked with our very sad budget of $25 per person-yes $25 per person in SF - other venues in the area wouldn't even let us walk in the door with that budget but they worked with us. The food was OK nothing too exciting, drinks were good. The staff was amazing, very friendly very helpful and kept up with our large party. I haven't been here besides for our company party so I don't know how it is for a regular meal but I am sure it's just as nice. read more

Toy Soldier - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food here was pretty good, albeit on the heavier side, more akin to bar food than a nicer sit-down meal. Our table shared the gnocchi, mussels, garlic bread, and some cocktails which were overall very flavorful and well portioned. The ambiance was a little weird - we were seated upstairs which was tackily decorated in multicolored wall-draped string lights. It very much felt like a low-end corporate team building event venue than a proper restaurant. The music choice was also off (EDM covers of pop songs that charted 10 years ago - think Ed Sheeran, the Weeknd, and Clean Bandit on repeat) although we noticed the downstairs speakers were playing something different so maybe this was a technical one-off. I suspect being seated upstairs also contributed to the slower service. We had to ask for more water, dessert menus, and the bill, and other tables around us did the same. I would come back here to try their other food and drink offerings but for first-timers would advise to set your expectations lower than what the pictures and menu online telegraph. read more

Toy Soldier - White mussels, red gnocchi, garlic bread - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was really good, the shrimp on my salad was perfectly cooked. The staff is very friendly, plus dollar oysters! Their Mascot, Moose (owners pup) is very sweet and a lovely bonus. read more

Total disappointment. We came here in NYE. We made a reservation with a 24 hour credit card cancellation fee, which would've been totally fine if it were actually a cool place, but it was so very not. There was no one there, maybe two people downstairs and two people upstairs. We had a group of 7 and reserved bar seating. The bar was completely empty, but they still brought us upstairs to a table next to a couple, who were the only people up there. It was super awkward because there was no music. It was completely silent and empty. It almost felt haunted or like we were being punked. Ok whatever. We asked to move so they moved us to a high top downstairs. Don't forget that there was basically no one there it was a little early, 6:30 PM, but it's not like it was 2pm. OK, whatever, let's make the best of it. We were excited about the $1 Oysters, it was basically why we went there. They had the sign out, we were ready to go. No oysters. It's not like they could've run out when there was no one there, and if they didn't want to serve the dollar oysters on New Year's Eve because it was "so crowded," I get it... But bring the sign inside. We all had a drink and shared some sweet potato fries, and garlic fries. I only tried the sweet potato fries, and they were pretty darn good, and I heard that the garlic fries were good too. I don't even remember the drink, so it clearly didn't stand out. I'm not sure why I gave it three stars. Now that I'm reading all this if it's more like a two star, but I like to give them the benefit of the doubt that they were having a really, really, really bad day. Standouts: the fries. read more

Toy Soldier - Not every day, all day. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was easy to make a reservation through OpenTable in advance. They let us choose where to sit when we arrived on a Friday evening. The place had a welcoming environment, with bar seating as well as indoor and outdoor dining tables available. Service was great, the staff was friendly and professional and didn't neglect us even though we were the only ones sitting outside. It took about 15-20 minutes for our food to be ready. Got the crispy fried chicken with roasted potatoes and jalapeno coleslaw, and the king salmon plate with a delectable lobster cream sauce, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus on the side. The asparagus was a bit tough, but the rest of the salmon dish was pretty good. The crispy fried chicken was okay, a bit on the dry side though I appreciated that the fried batter/skin wasn't oily nor too heavy. I enjoyed the roasted potatoes for sure, slightly browned on the outside, just a nice texture and taste. The fried chicken dish also came with a side of ranch which I took advantage of to add flavor to my items. I'd return to try something else, maybe for a special occasion or when we have a reason to splurge, as I'm pretty sure the best items on the menu are the priciest. read more

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Came here with a party of 12 after work. Location is nice and central within downtown, and there were plenty of groups eating indoors and outdoors. Seems like a pretty popular spot for post-work groups. Service was fine, nothing above and beyond, but not poor by any means for a large group Biggest issue is the quality of food for the price. We had appetizers for the table. The brussels sprouts were a bit small but overall the calamari and sprouts were good. I ordered the cast iron sea bass. It was $42 for the dish during dinner hours. I liked the mushrooms and there werent any issues with the dish, but the value just wasn't there. Factoring price and the quality of the food makes coming back a tough choice. Someone else in the party got fried chicken and even that was $34 read more

Don't really understand Toy Soldier's Google rating. Walked into a practically empty restaurant with a group of 8, we ordered 4 different dishes (few clam chowders, NY strip steak, and the fried chicken, and the grilled sprouts on the side) - none of them were very edible. The chicken was drenched in oil and flavorless, the steak was lukewarm and overcooked. Also took extremely long for the food to arrive, no one was hungry anymore. The staff was reasonably friendly, although they offered to take some items off the receipt which they ended up NOT doing upon payment. Beware. read more

Fallout from the pandemic and its aftermath wrought the demise of several Belden Place restaurants but a handful survived. Toy Soldier is one and - based on a recent weeknight visit - they're doing everything they should to remain open. By this I mean: * $1 oysters Monday - Friday from 4 - 6pm; * Some of the best Garlic Parmesan Fries ($12) ever; and * Bottles of red, white, and rose wines priced as low as $28 Need more of a reason to go? Even when I worked nearby I was never enamored of the alley that comprises Belden Place. I'm still not; I like the indoor space more. Toy Soldier's interior is simple and small, and I enjoyed what they had to offer from a seat at the bar.* There I was able to watch the US Open (2 televisions) while enjoying wine, those fries, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts (with red onion and brown butter, $12, also delicious). Had I known of the oyster happy hour deal I'd have been enjoying those as well. Toy Soldier was the perfect place to while away a couple of hours and I was surprised that workers in the area weren't flocking here for the deals. I mean: were I still working it might've been the sole reason to stop working from home. Sadly, the iconic Honey Bear mural that Toy Soldier's owners commissioned (from the artist Fnnch) were vandalized and subsequently removed, but the fact that they existed at all says good things about this place. With their stellar wine and oyster deals and delicious fries, the bar here deserves to be full when the workday is done. * Toy Soldier's upstairs is available for rental. read more

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I booked this spot for a birthday party with around 50-60 people, and it turned out to be such a great choice. The space itself is awesome: really good energy, plenty of room, and all of our guests kept commenting on how much they liked it. Communication in the whole process leading up to the event was great. We were in touch with John, who was so friendly and patient (I had so much pre-party anxiety - I never organize things like this:) During the party, Arthuro and our rockstar bartender Gabriel were fantastic: super friendly, attentive, and just all around great guys. We also ordered pizzas for the group, and they were great. I'd absolutely host another event here. read more

Toy Soldier - bday festivities! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great ambiance and service! I came too late for $1, (they only had 6 left) but Allen went above and beyond when he saw my disappointment! I will be back tomorrow and hopefully every time I am in the area! read more

*the atmosphere ‍ *the staff , absolutely generous in service and personality, they actually want to know the people they are serving and introduce each other and other customers like soon-to-be acquaintances, incredibly inviting. Shoutout to Arturo the bar tender that served us and Johnny the owner, legit people would just walk in the say hi to the staff because they are so welcoming. * The FOOD!! well thought out, balanced, and flavorful. I was NOT expecting this giant monstrosity when I ordered the pork chop with creamy, buttery, smooth polenta and garlic sautéed spinach. I especially enjoyed the variety of mocktails. They have a nice outdoor seating area along the allynof restraints that give off a European feel in the heart of the financial district. Perfect for Bastille day. read more

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My visit was initially rejected due to the lack of available spots. I thought I was right and left a negative review, but it turned out that I had made a mistake. Update: The owner of the café reached out to me personally and resolved the situation. I truly appreciate his effort and concern. It was a pleasure to deal with an owner who genuinely cares about his customers. Thank you, Sir. For everyone reading this: if you experience poor service, write a review. It is often the only way for owners to become aware of problems, as they cannot be present all the time or see the full picture. In my case, I accidentally made a reservation for the wrong date and mistakenly thought the staff were being unpleasant. Despite this misunderstanding, the owner contacted me, investigated the situation, and clarified what had happened. Please pay close attention when making reservations. read more

Toy Soldier - My reservation. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We decided to go here again. And they only had the hightop in which we sat in last time and the stools have no backs. So, they were able to move us to a booth when one became available. The food was good and the portions were large. The service was okay. read more

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Where to begin? To be fair, this was during the incredibly busy JP Morgan conference week, so some grace is warranted. That said - party of 9 with a reservation. We were seated in the outdoor tent area. Not horrible, but definitely chilly. The tables were all on a decline, so water bottles and plates weren't stable and spills happened. Reservation was at 7pm. It was 745 before our first round of drinks arrived, 815 for appetizers. Dinner came just after 9 (everyone was SO hungry at this point)- for me, it was undercooked, lacking some of the ingredients for the dish, and overall cold and not good at all. Servers all had to be chased down (only reason our drinks came was someone from our party had enough and went to find someone). Ultimately, poor service, poor food, and wouldn't come back. read more

Toy Soldier - Filet - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Arturo was our bartender and server. He was amazing, he made great suggestions for some early dinner snacks. I had the fried calamari with fried lemon wheels, $1 oysters, and sweet potato fries-- everything was delicious. I will definitely be back soon to try the entrees. read more

All the best vibes you can't beat it. Don't miss he lamb chops and the guava drink. Don't miss Johnny the owner. What a hoot

Such a fun spot and wonderful service. Great place to meet with my downtown colleagues.

Fantastic food, service, and environment! We showed up as a large group and all drinks and food arrived timely and correct. Definitely recommend! read more

Came here for the happy hour $1 oysters from 5pm - 7pm. They're still working on the happy hour full menu coming out next week but the oysters were deliciously chilled and fresh. Thank you Allen for taking care of me. They have a nice bar area and booths and if you come with a big group, they even have an upstairs section and another little bar area with all the things needed for cocktails and beers. read more

Toy Soldier - $1 oysters 5-7pm daily - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The service was slow at first, and we just blew it off like whatever. Then the waiter shows up and is like 'ready to order?' Which is normal enough. We order some drinks, then order an appetizer, the crab cakes, and our entrees. The crab cakes never come, and the New York steak I ordered medium rare came in as medium well. I also ordered another beer which they forgot about and gave up on mentioning. To be fair, there was a group in front of us. So don't come when a group is in front, and pray they get the steak temperature right. Other than that... the bathroom was clean! read more

Toy Soldier - Grilled New York Steak. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super disappointed. When my boyfriend and I arrived for our anniversary dinner, there was a dog just walking around inside. Super inappropriate to just have it NOT on a leash. What kind of place is this? We decided to leave after about 10 minutes of not receiving any service. read more

Toy Soldier - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Allen, Omar, Gabriel! You're the best! Thank you for helping make our celebration such a special one. We would absolutely book here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to host an event! read more

Omar took great care of us! Excellent service good food! Great atmosphere and close to our hotel.

Great place to be! Amazing oysters and wine. Arturo and Alejandro are both amazing service! Definitely recommend! read more

Toy Soldier - Oysters and prosecco - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food! Great Service! Fun atmosphere. Friendly staff. Ask for Arturo at the bar. Tell Johnny you love the place!

Food was super tasty, no complaints there - everything hit the spot. Service was a bit slow for a lunch, though. Not a dealbreaker, but I wouldn't go if I was in a rush. Would still come back for the food! read more

Sea bass and risotto were excellent. Service was fast and friendly. Loved the al fresco ambiance! Look forward to coming again!!

Came here for an engagement party they rented out the space for. Cute ambiance and they set up a pop up tent outside for people to come in and out to. Bar service was decent. Little slow to get to everyone at times and either ran out of things at the bar or had to run to a different part of the restaurant to get it. I didn't deal with any of the renting specifics, but as a guest had a nice time. read more

Toy Soldier - Bar area rented out for a private party - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Alejandro and Auturo are the best! They treated us so well and we had so much fun! We threw a bithday here and it was so worth it