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Grubstake Diner - Reviews

1525 Pine St, 94109 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
580

Reviews

65%

Satisfaction

155

negative

48

neutral

377

positive

What people say about Grubstake Diner

Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Solo Dining
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Brett B.
Review date: 10/26/2025
3
Overpriced Diner Fare with Poor Service
I've always wanted to check this place out. It has a neat dining car with an attached dining room, and is uniquely decorated. The food was okay; I had a patty melt with onion rings and a coke. However, the bill came to $38, which felt way overpriced for standard diner fare. I came in early, around 8: 30 AM, and there was only one other customer. Unfortunately, the waiter did not once stop by to see if I needed a refill or if the food was okay. He was constantly walking by me to hand out DoorDash orders, making me feel invisible. It was a one and done experience for me.
  • food5
  • dining car7
  • decorated7
  • bill2
  • waiter1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Trenton M.
Review date: 10/21/2025
2
Prepaid Service, Then No Service
My experience at the restaurant involved a mandatory prepayment, including a tip, followed by a complete lack of service afterward. This was particularly surprising as there were no other customers present. While the food was rated a 4 and the atmosphere a 3, the service was a significant letdown.
  • food8
  • atmosphere7
  • service1
  • prepay with tip2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
marc P.
Review date: 10/18/2025
10
Best Food and Service, Anytime!
I love this spot! Whether you visit early or late at night, you will always get the best food and service. The experience here is consistently excellent.
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Igor N.
Review date: 10/07/2025
1
Terrible Philly Cheesesteak Experience
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly negative. The food was terrible, and everything I tried was NOT good. The Philly Cheese Steak was a complete joke; they literally shredded a burger patty and shoved it into a roll. It was complete trash. I took one bite and left. It's a disgusting spot.
  • food1
  • Philly Cheese Steak1
  • burger patty1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Χρηστος Μ.
Review date: 09/23/2025
9
Great late-night American diner experience
This is a very nice place to eat late at night in San Francisco. The space is lovely, a typical American diner, like something out of a movie. I ate a very delicious cheeseburger with fries. The owner was very kind, as was the staff. The establishment is ideal for the city's night owls.
  • space9
  • cheeseburger9
  • fries8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Edward D.
Review date: 09/16/2025
9
Fresh Food Diner Experience
My experience at the restaurant was a delightful diner experience. Everything made here was totally fresh, not some pre-prepared food experience. The bun on the French dip was also fresh. I definitely recommend this place.
  • food9
  • bun on the French dip8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Nick T.
Review date: 09/02/2025
2
Google Ads Clogging Search Results
My experience was frustrating because the advertisement on Google Maps clogged up my actual searches. I was looking for sushi or curry, but the ads for burgers kept appearing, which was not what I wanted. I wish they would stop showing up when I'm searching for something else.
  • advertisement on Google Maps2
  • searches2
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jessie W. I.
Review date: 08/09/2025
2
Overpriced and Mediocre Food
I normally don’t post, but this experience was not the best. Save your money; it's very overpriced for mediocre food. I’m quite surprised they’re still open.
  • food2
  • price2
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
C B.
Review date: 07/15/2025
10
SF Classic: Late Night Eats & Amazing Shakes
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently amazing for the past 13 years, ever since I moved to the city. It's the best spot to eat late when everything else is closed, but it's also amazing during the day. I've enjoyed both their French toast and burgers. Their milkshakes are truly the bomb, and the waiters are awesome. The cooks are very fast, ensuring a quick and delicious meal every time. The unique setting, built inside an old cable car, perfectly captures the essence of San Francisco.
  • French toast8
  • burgers8
  • milkshakes10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
violet E.
Review date: 07/15/2025
10
Delicious Food, Excellent Service!
My experience at Grubstake was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious, and the quality was definitely five stars. I particularly enjoyed the California sandwich and the caesar salad, which I believe was the best I've ever eaten, along with the sandwich. The person serving us was super nice, and we received our food in a matter of 10 minutes. The restaurant deserves way more popularity, and Triple D had it right when he visited it ten years ago. The atmosphere was also rated 5 stars.
  • food10
  • quality of the food10
  • California sandwich10

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