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Pompei's Grotto - Reviews

340 Jefferson St, 90214 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
264

Reviews

49.2%

Satisfaction

117

negative

17

neutral

130

positive

What people say about Pompei's Grotto

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
michelle S.
Review date: 09/04/2020
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.)
Chelsey T.
Review date: 03/12/2020
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
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
ben G.
Review date: 03/01/2020
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
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Aeden B.
Review date: 03/01/2020
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
Ingrid S.
Review date: 02/20/2020
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
Niss P.
Review date: 02/16/2020
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
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Fernando M.
Review date: 02/02/2020
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
Kristina S.
Review date: 01/28/2020
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
La T. N.
Review date: 01/13/2020
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
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Darryl L.
Review date: 12/12/2019
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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