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Grumpy's - Reviews

125 Vallejo St., 94111 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
182

Reviews

79.7%

Satisfaction

20

negative

17

neutral

145

positive

What people say about Grumpy's

Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Eva K.
Review date: 10/31/2025
9
Delicious Food, Beautiful Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The food was very tasty, and the service was very polite. The atmosphere is truly beautiful. We visited in the afternoon.
  • food9
  • service9
  • atmosphere9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Daniel T.
Review date: 09/30/2025
9
Delicious Pizza and Salad Combo!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The bar has a beautiful, timeless look. I enjoyed the pizza and salad combo, which was absolutely delicious. The Caesar salad was made to order, and the pizza of the day featured a beautiful crust.
  • bar9
  • pizza and salad combo10
  • Caesar salad8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Nina R.
Review date: 09/30/2025
7
Mixed Experience: Great Server, Okay Food
My experience at the restaurant was a mixed bag. The wings were okay, with a good crunch, but they just needed more seasoning to be perfect 🤤. The fries, however, were disappointing; they had raw garlic chopped and thrown on top, and I felt they should have been sauteed with some cheese 🧀 and Parmesan. On a positive note, the server/bartender was amazing and a cool dude. He personally made the night, and I'm thankful for our last-minute stop 😁. My drink 🍷 was also amazing 😍.
  • wings6
  • server/bartender10
  • drink9
  • fries3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Ethan P.
Review date: 09/12/2025
10
Amazing Food, Friendly Staff!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food quality was high, and I'm already planning to return very soon. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful.
  • food quality10
  • staff10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Miles B.
Review date: 09/02/2025
10
Wonderful Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. Nobody in the party was grumpy after eating here, thanks to the wonderful food and service. I had the buttermilk chicken sandwich, which was perfect, and we shared a Caesar salad, also perfect. The overall experience was excellent, with high marks for food, service, and atmosphere.
  • buttermilk chicken sandwich10
  • Caesar salad10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Ben A.
Review date: 09/02/2025
9
Great Local Bar with Excellent Pub Fare
My experience at Grumpy's was a fantastic blend of a classic local bar and a modern gastropub. The drinks were strong with generous pours, just as you'd expect from a neighborhood dive. While the food menu is primarily bar food and pub fare, everything was exceptionally well-prepared. We found everything we ordered to be fresh and tasty, and surprisingly, nothing was overly greasy or heavy, defying common assumptions about bar food. It's a great place to eat and drink.
  • Drinks9
  • food menu8
  • everything we ordered9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
René A.
Review date: 08/21/2025
9
Stylish Sports Bar with Tasty Meatballs
I had lunch here with my family before visiting the Exploratorium. My wife and I ordered the meatball sandwich and a burger. The meatballs were particularly tasty, and the burger was nice too with a double patty. The restaurant recently remodeled its interior, giving it a stylish sports bar vibe. The atmosphere was rated 5, service was 5, and food was 5, with a quiet noise level.
  • meatballs9
  • burger7
  • interior8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Amelie B.
Review date: 08/08/2025
8
Good Family Meal with Minor Fry Disappointment
We visited as a family on a Thursday lunchtime and were promptly attended to. We tried two draft beers (pale and IPA) and sodas (Sprite and Coca), and the drinks were good. The Grumpy's Burgers, Meatball Sandwich, and pizza slices were also tasty. Personally, I did not enjoy the fries; they were too thin and lacked flavor. The atmosphere was pleasant and warm, and the terrace space was appreciated. The staff were agreeable.
  • drinks8
  • Grumpy's Burgers8
  • Meatball Sandwich8
  • fries3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Dianne G.
Review date: 08/01/2025
10
Excellent Sandwiches and Soup!
My husband and I were looking for a place to eat close to the Exploratorium, and we had a lucky find. My husband enjoyed the meatball sandwich, and I found the buttermilk chicken sandwich to be excellent. I also tried the fennel soup, which was seasoned so well and delicious. The atmosphere and service were both rated a perfect 5, and the food was also rated a 5.
  • meatball sandwich9
  • buttermilk chicken sandwich9
  • fennel soup10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Dylan A.
Review date: 08/01/2025
9
Excellent Upscale Pub Experience
My experience at this upscale pub was fantastic! The menu, though small, featured well-executed and tasty dishes. The staff were incredibly accommodating, making me feel like part of the family. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return!
  • menu8
  • food10
  • staff10

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