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The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square Reviews List

The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square

Head to the end of Polk Street, hang a right, and you will find yourself at The Pub at Ghirardelli Square. Ocean views and a glimpse of Alcatraz will go great with a beer or speciality cocktail at the bar. Dive into the menu, a comfy booth, and get ready for barbecue favorites, New Orleans flair, and combinations so outrageous they should be criminal: Buffalo Blue Mac N Cheese, Brisket Tacos, Tommy Tots, and much more! For entrees we serve classic comfort food from ribs, burgers, and meatloaf to fried chicken. Come to The Pub with an appetite and we can guarantee that you will leave very happy and completely full.
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12 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
(12 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 12 reviews
5 stars
(1)
4 stars
(4)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Service 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(5)
  • great for lunch(4)
  • neighborhood gem(4)
  • scenic view(4)
  • vibrant bar scene(3)
  • great for brunch(2)
The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square Reviews List
Review 1 for The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OK, convenient place for pretty

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"OK, convenient place for pretty good food. I had the quesadilla, my wife had the sliders. They were both plentiful and tasted good. The place isn't special, but a good pub."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 2 for The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The location was perfect.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The location was perfect. Food was good. 1/2 the table loved it, the other 1/2 did not. We had a group of 10 and unfortunately 1/2 the group had to wait an extra 10 mins for their food to come out. Not OK."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2011
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Review 3 for The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Your Assistant Mgr needs training!!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall, the food was good, but the management left a lot to be desired. We had reservations for 12 people at 10:45 a.m. (right after the SF Rock and Roll Race). The restaurant was great about accommodating us.
We were hoping to have Brunch that day (which usually includes breakfast items - not just eggs). But only an hour after they opened, the restaurant did not have Waffles, French Toast, their known Breakfast Potatoes or Brisket Potatoes as listed on their menu. Our waitress "Emily" had to come back and tell us each time another item was not available. She was very nice and apologetic; however, when the assist. mgr. came by he was lacking in customer service. He began with asking if I was the one with the "food issues"!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 4 for The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good little welcoming spot

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very friendly and attentive staff. Brunch was yummy and perfect for sharing amongst friends. Excellent healthy egg white sandwich was BOMB, as was brisket benedict and OH the yummy onion dip to start with. Perfect to eat with all kinds of fun cocktails. Fun atmosphere, staff seems to enjoy working there. Nestled in a cute little neighborhood far enough off the tourist route."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 5 for The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Rough lunch at Ghirardelli Square

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We stopped into The Pub on a quiet Tuesday afternoon while we were sightseeing around town. The place was very quiet, which I suppose is always a bad sign in a tourist area regardless of the day of the week. We realized that the lack of patronage was due to the tasteless food, distracted waitress and watered-down drinks. We don't live in San Fran so this place shouldn't be too hard to avoid..."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Pub BBQ at Ghiradelli Square
Based on the average of (7) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
Food 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
Service 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic