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Straw
Straw is a fun and comfortable restaurant in Hayes Valley that serves carnival-inspired comfort food.
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(44)
- fit for foodies(36)
- kid-friendly(15)
- special occasion(13)
- good for groups(8)
- hot spot(8)
Straw Reviews List
Review 1 for Straw
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fun!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Straw is fun food in a fun atmosphere. Not super fancy but definitely festive. There was a table next to us having a bday for an 8 year old--I'd say it's perfect for any age. The food definitely tends toward the unhealthy (fried etc) but again it's festive and the kind of food you wouldn't eat everyday."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 2 for Straw
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was interesting...bit on heavy side as a lot is deep fried...would recommend balance with a salad (I had kids with me so we just split the favorites corn dogs, chick and waffle etc.). My kids loved it...would go again but try to balance with light fare."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Carnival Fair Food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very novel idea of serving carnival food with a more upscale twist."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Straw
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mediocre
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I live in the neighborhood, and hoped it would be an easy affordable option. Also, the service was slow and the food uninspired. The affordable prices did not make up for these inadequacies. I don't plan to return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Comfort food with a carnival theme :) love it here!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Carnival food at its best:
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Carnival food at its best: mini-corn dogs & sweet potato tots for appetizers, cotton candy & deep-fried candy bars for dessert. The featured dish for the main meal is the Ringmaster: a hamburger patty slid inside a bun of two glazed donuts - and you can top it with cheese, bacon & egg. The donuts have gotten smaller since the first visit back in December so its less exciting now but there are other dishes to try. Check out the menu online.
Its a tiny space, reservations are usually needed. Its a funky, vibrant space: leave you snooty dining pals at home."
Its a tiny space, reservations are usually needed. Its a funky, vibrant space: leave you snooty dining pals at home."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
i really enjoyed our carnie
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i really enjoyed our carnie fest at sraw! menus in old children's books, house-made potato chip nachos, a top-notch veggie cheesesteak, unidentified fried fun size candy bars, crayons, and my pink cotton candy cocktail was poured over real cotton candy right at the table!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2004
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Review 8 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My family and I had a great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family and I had a great time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Straw
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Step Right Up
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun stuff; some of the items were hit and miss. The peanut butter mousse with caramelized bacon should have been left in Mr. Wonka's recipe book."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely Recommend!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent waitress, great carnival insipired food, awesome price! Will definitely be going back!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 11 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
LOVE this place -- very fun
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"LOVE this place -- very fun menu, inexpensive happy hour will decent quality selections, attentive staff and owner. It's very casual, verging on rustic interior, but the special touches (storybook cover menus, creative meals, snack and drink offerings, the carnival fun) make it both delightful and nourishing eats and experience. A hidden gem, for sure. A great alternative in the Hayes Valley area just before a show at the SFJazz Center."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Straw
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Straw is the restaurant you
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Straw is the restaurant you have to try! Creative and whimsy menu that while delicious will leave you full and regretting your decisions the next day. I had the fried chicken monte cristo, great combo but the chicken was under seasoned. For an appetizer we ordered the Mac attack and homemade potato chip nachos... Awesome choices!!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I enjoyed the makeup of the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed the makeup of the decorations and menu. Even the coloring activities on the desert menu was fun. I love the creativity on the menu. Highly suggest the mini corn dogs and the monte christo. I forget our waiters name, but he was really cool."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really enjoyed the carnival-inspire
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really enjoyed the carnival-inspired food at Straw. Great service, lots of fun."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Local Joint
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a funky place with just good food & generous portions. Our waiter was casual (just like the restaurant) but was very attentive. Don't be put off with your first impression of the place. Great local joint!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun, friendly fare food!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun and tasty food! Everyone working there is super friendly. The place is tiny and charming, but the temperature inside was a bit hot."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good Carney Fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a creative menu and all the dishes were perfectly executed.
We went back for dinner after having walked by and suffered food envy at brunch. We'd sadly already eaten and happened to be walking by afterwards. We went in for a coffee in the late afternoon and met the owner and talked about the dinner menu. He let us sit in the Tilt a Whirl and had a nice chat with us. Dinner met all of our previous food envy expectations so this is a definite addition to our favourites list for the City."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Straw
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food and fun atmosphere.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food and fun atmosphere. Wish for more variety on the menu. Loved the portabello sandwich."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A fun, casual dining spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A fun, casual dining spot in a great location. We believe that Straw is a nice addition to the neighborhood and a place that we would like to visit again, and bring friends to. We will recommend Straw to anyone we know who is planning a day in The City.
PS: I cannot thinking about the Strawberry Basil Lemonade."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, great service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place was fantastic. The food was delicious, the service was fantastic. The decor was a great throwback to my childhood and a fun way to share some Americana with my girlfriend who grow up in Poland."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Straw
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't come here on a diet,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Don't come here on a diet, but do come here for a unique dining experience. The server was so helpful and friendly. All the food was delicious (especially the mini corn dogs). Next time I might try the burger with two doughnuts as buns! The beer selection was good. All in all, a fantastic dining experience for dinner. Reservations recommended because the place is very small."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Straw
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went before the theatre
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went before the theatre at the Orpheum! Great choice and it was Fat Tuesday too. We will be back! Our waiter was the best!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Straw
Based on the average of (49) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic