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    3.8 (346 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    TOY SOLDIER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Dayton W.

    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

    Sweet Potato Fries
    Eden C.

    Went with a large party (10+) and were able to make a last minute reservation, which was great. Pretty casual and good for an easy, simple dinner. Food was surprisingly solid! Sweet potato fries can do no wrong, and the burrata caprese dish was also just a classic. The filet mignon we got was an odd piece, honestly a bit tough, but the lamp chops were pretty solid! Overall, not dying to go back but gets the job done.

    Allie G.

    Came in right when they opened so it was pretty quiet. Service was good. We decided to share an entree as we weren't super hungry. Went with the steak that came with sides of broccolini and sweet potato fries. Steak was cooked perfectly!! And the jus of the steak was delicious as it was directly under the broccolini, lending it that much more flavor.

    Jenny X.

    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.

    House Salad with Grilled Chicken (5/5!)
    Hanna T.

    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.

    Shannen R.

    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.

    $1 Oysters
    Lizzie B.

    Came in here last month but just now posting a review. We were looking for some oysters & a snack in the area when we found this place. They were closed for a bit before opening for dinner but the wait was well worth it. We ordered some cocktails, appetizers & $1 oysters. we sat at the bar and the service was great. highly recommend! we will be returning for an actual dinner entree very soon!

    White mussels, red gnocchi, garlic bread
    Regan T.

    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.

    &1 room temp oysters
    Jesse D.

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

    Not every day, all day.
    Gina M.

    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.

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    Annabelle R.

    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.

    $1 Oysters should bring everyone to Toy Soldier.
    Tracey A.

    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.

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    27 days ago

    The food was delicious, had the rigatoni and linguine, also $1 oysters and Christian's the man

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    Great food ...... really friendly service .... and everything came out fast. We loved it!

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    2 months ago

    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.

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    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

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

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    Do we need to order an entree to get the $1 oysters? I wanted to stop by before a meal for cocktails and oysters but do not want to order a full entree.

    Hi, we only ask everyone who is enjoying our $1 oysters is that they order an appetizer. How does that sound to you?

    Is there a limit to $1 oysters?

    Now we keep serving them until we run out. We get them fresh every day and usually run out before the end of the closing time.

    Is this business open for business? The website indicates "open," but all other signs indicate "not".

    Yes it is officially open.

    What does it mean when they say there is happy hour "all night Saturday"? What time is HH on saturdays?

    What time does happy hour start on Saturday?

    Does Toy Solider have a vegan and gluten-free option?

    Hi Allison yes we do. Please come by sometime soon!

    What is on the happy hour food menu and prices?

    Hi Ivy, We have Beer Battered Bacon, Parmesan Fries, Baked Mac and Cheese, Deviled Eggs, $4… 

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