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Pompei's Grotto - Reviews
340 Jefferson St, 90214 San Francisco
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264
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49.2%
Satisfaction
117
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17
neutral
130
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9
Fabulous Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was fabulous! We absolutely loved the calamari and the clam chowder. Everything else we ordered was also great.
- calamari9
- clam chowder9
- everything else8
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
7
Good Food, Slow Service
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The food was good, and the happy hour was a nice deal. However, the service was a little slow.
- food8
- happy hour8
- service4
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
2
Disappointing Lack of Flavor
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly meh and bland. I honestly felt like I had lost my sense of taste. It was a relief to see other reviews mentioning the same absence of flavor, though I truly wish I had read them before dining here.
- food1
- flavor1
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- Tourist Experience
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
9
Consistently Good Seafood at Fisherman's Wharf
My experience at this restaurant was great, especially for the seafood. If you visit during the winter lunch hours, they offer a fantastic lunch special. You can get clam chowder in a bread bowl for $6 and fish and chips for $7.
I've been here many times, and the quality is consistently good. It's also the cheapest food on Fisherman's Wharf.
- seafood9
- lunch special8
- clam chowder8
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
6
Quick Bite with Okay Food
My experience at this restaurant was for a quick bite. The food was okay, nothing exceptional. They do offer a happy hour.
- quick bite7
- food5
- happy hour7
Service Type
- Dine-in
2
Bread Bowl Disappointment and Poor Service
My experience at the restaurant was disappointing. I ordered the bread bowl, and it was not what I expected. It was definitely not worth the $$ and felt like a RIP OFF.
To make matters worse, when I inquired about it, our waitress responded with, "oh well, that's how they come. " WOW. I will never again return to this establishment and hope others do not have the same negative experience.
- bread bowl2
- price1
- waitresses response1
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- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
8
Touristy Spot with Good Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was positive. It's a touristy location, situated conveniently in Fisherman's Wharf. The service was friendly, and the food was good.
I particularly enjoyed the happy hours!
- food8
- service8
- happy hours9
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
2
Bacon in Clam Chowder? Disappointing Change
I am very upset that bacon is now being added to the clam chowder. It makes me question why it's even called clam chowder anymore; it now seems more like bacon chowder. I have been a loyal customer, visiting this restaurant for over 30 years, and this change is quite disappointing.
- clam chowder2
- bacon chowder2
Visit Type
- Family Dinner
Group Type
- Family
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
7
Good Service, Okay Food
My experience at the restaurant was marked by great quick service and a nice quiet environment, making it kid friendly. I ordered the Fried Jumbo Shrimp, and while it had good taste, it was a little plain in flavor.
- service9
- environment8
- kid friendly8
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- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Delicious Italian Seafood with Great Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant is consistently positive, making it a must-visit whenever I'm in San Francisco. The atmosphere is lovely, especially the outside seating which is perfect for people watching. The Italian seafood is absolutely delicious.
- atmosphere8
- outside seating8
- people watching8
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