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Grub
Grub is a casual neighborhood spot in the middle of San Francisco’s Mission district, the hot new restaurant area in the city, which is continuing to set new levels of culinary and hospitality recognition. GRUB is here for you for dinner, late night and weekend brunch. With constants on the menu like a custom burger bar, Mac ‘N Cheese bar or our seasonal small and large plates, and everything from around $6 to $16 and an international wine list from $26 to $50 a bottle, how can you miss? You are family and always welcome at one of San Francisco's newest concepts and great eateries....
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86 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 86 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(26)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(25)
- great for brunch(22)
- fit for foodies(21)
- kid-friendly(20)
- good for groups(19)
- great for lunch(15)
Grub Reviews List
Review 1 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bottomless Mimosa Face
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Oh, my, lord. I definitely have found my new favorite Bottomless Mimosa spot!! You guys were truly amazing! I had a 1pm reservation that you accommodated at 1230. The food was SPECTACULAR! I had the Chilaquiles and it was freaking amazing. What really made this place awesome was your staff. I cannot for the like of me remember the gals face but she distinctively recognized my "more mimosa please!" face. Awesome place you got here, keep at it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great Mum's day brunch with my son. First time in the restaurant,. Very casual & cozy, very nice & friendly service.
Great neighborhood little restaurant."
Great neighborhood little restaurant."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AWESOME!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Mac & Cheese bar is AMAZING!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was my first time there. I had the butternut squash lasagna OMG fabulous, My friend had the cod also excellent
Not only will I return but have already recommended it to friends."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Grub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is an average restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an average restaurant with good prices. When going to Valencia Street to the Roxie Theater, it is a good place to go for a reasonably priced dinner. Food is not great, but one can find something to eat that one would like. I had a nice roasted chicken breast, but it was served with two sides that were both spicy. Perhaps one spicy side and one not spicy would give a person a break on the heat!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2002
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice spot for dinner. Mac
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice spot for dinner. Mac and Cheese bar very good, entrees were delicious! We will definitely return when we are in the neighborhood next."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Grub great for grabbing a great bit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sunday Brunch. Had an excellent time. Service was awesome and friendly - not intrusive. Would go again.
We ate the French Toast, eggs benedict with spinach, grub hash with lobster - yummy!"
We ate the French Toast, eggs benedict with spinach, grub hash with lobster - yummy!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Grub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre portions of uninspired
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mediocre portions of uninspired food. Ambiance could use some lightening up. It seems inappropriately "hip" for daytime dining. Orange and blue neon lighting aren't usually what I'm looking for during brunch. Prices are somewhat decent but I wouldn't go back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Grub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I made the mistake of bringing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I made the mistake of bringing friends to this restaurant without first trying it myself. Needless to say I was embarrassed by my choice of restaurants and WILL NEVER make this mistake again. This place reminded me of a subpar restaurant you'd be forced to dine in at an airport when there are limited choices. With all the great places to eat in the Mission there is no reason to settle for Grub and it's below standard food quality."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2004
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Review 10 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch counter haute cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Grub offers high caliber cuisine in a modest cafe atmosphere. Think upscale diner with new American cuisine. The food is very good, reasonably priced, and the service is adequate. Especially novel is the Mac & Cheese bar, where you can concoct your own gourmet Mac & Cheese selection (think, lobster & truffle oil). Spiced popcorn instead of a brad basket offers an interesting touch."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 12 for Grub
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This restaurant is way too
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is way too loud."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2004
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Review 13 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food from appetizers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food from appetizers to salads to entrees! Prompt & courteous service. Although I wish that the kitchen or server had paced our dinner a little better. We were still eating the appetizer when the main course came to the table."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it. Would return. Huevos
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved it. Would return. Huevos Rancheros made my day and generous bottomless mimosas made it better. Would also return for a slightly more formal affair."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Recommended
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"High energy place with excellent comfort food well prepared. Wait staff gets a bit frantic when the place is packed, but everyone is very nice. Skillet frittatas are the highlight of the brunch menu."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Grub
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Made a reservation for 12:45
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Made a reservation for 12:45 but didn't get seated until 1:20 which was a bummer. The place is good in price and the food was pretty tasty as well. Waitress was a bit slow to refill our waters and mimosas and we had to ask her a few times to come over."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
comfort food with a gourmet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"comfort food with a gourmet twist, a few surprises on the menu that our server pleasantly guided us through"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2004
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Review 18 for Grub
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great mac and cheese options
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Even with a reservation, we got the worst table in the place (right next to the waitstaff's computer station), but it turned out to be fine. The mac and cheese bar with lots of options is fun, and four out of five of us ordered it. It was pretty heavy, though. Sweet potato fries and kale chips were great apps."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Grub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Had an OK brunch experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had an OK brunch experience. The service staff was definitely underprepared for any kind of rush and the service spoke to that. The food was pretty good but took forever to come out. No acknowledgement of of poor service which always leaves a bad taste in my mouth."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 20 for Grub
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This was my second time at
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time at Grub. My first time was shortly after they opened. I chalked up some slights in service and heavy food options to getting thief restaurant legs. But this time was no different. The waitress was mostly nonexistent. The food was heavy and just not very good. I can't see going back again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2002
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Review 21 for Grub
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Loved this place. They accomodated us arriving 30 min late for the last reservation available for the night and were very gracious and friendly. Kale chips and short ribs were awesome! LOVED the coriander roasted root veggies. PBf had the veggie burger and said it was good, but he's usually pretty satisfied. There were some lovebirds making out outside on the street RIGHT next to the giant window we were sitting next to. It was pretty hard to ignore, they were staring lovestruck into each others' eyes, very cute but annoying after 25 minutes of nonstop canoodlin'. Turned out the guy knew someone working inside, maybe they could have asked him to just move like 5 feet away from us so their saliva exchange isn't in our face the whole meal?"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for Grub
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great ideas, the mac and cheese
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great ideas, the mac and cheese bar and burger bar. Actual implementation, not great. Food disappointing. Too bright for a relaxed dinner vobe. Grub is an expensive diner. Noise level not bad, because there were so few people."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Grub
Based on the average of (64) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic