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Fog City Diner


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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3.5 of 5 stars 106 ratings
106 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
17
4.0 of 5 stars
24
3.0 of 5 stars
50
2.0 of 5 stars
12
1.0 of 5 stars
3
TripAdvisor Popularity Index:
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#452 of 3,082 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Diner, Delicatessen, Californian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Financial District

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5 of 5 stars
TexasSM   13 contributions
Texas
Nov 11, 2009

This is usually our first stop for a true San Francisco experience when we step off of the plane. The service is prompt and friendly, and the food is delicious. more

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4 of 5 stars
mixers   31 contributions
london england
Sep 5, 2009

Having read conflicting reviews of this landmark San Francisco restaurant, I went with some concerns. However, they were unfounded as this is a great place with good food, excellent warm and friendly service and a good choice of drinks although like all American restaurants, the price of wine is high - how can Australian wine be cheaper than Californian grown... more

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5 of 5 stars
SaraPA   56 contributions
Detroit, MI
Aug 27, 2009

We had plans later in the day on the Fisherman's Wharf and wanted to see Coit Tower. This restaurant is steps (LOL!) to the Coit Tower steps that lead to one of the best views of SF and the Bay... We had Sunday brunched and had a great meal. We opted to sit outside as it was a beautiful spring... more

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3 of 5 stars
Iceair614   15 contributions
NW Connecticut
Aug 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been going to this restaurant off and on for the past several years and the I'm not sure that when I get back to the Bay area, that i would go back again. The service was dreadfully slow, the food was OK and it's a bit over priced (yeah I know, its downtown, near the waterfront and all, but...).... more

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3 of 5 stars
NC_Rambler   32 contributions
Cary, NC
Aug 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My partner and I were looking for a quick bite while walking through San Francisco. As we were pressed for time (trying to get to an event), we were happy to come across a diner. Generally, when I think of a diner, I think of a place to grab a quick and cheap bite that may or may not be... more

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5 of 5 stars
jivey   9 contributions
Mississippi
Jul 6, 2009

We enjoyed this diner very much, good food and service. The hostess offered to take our picture for use in front of the building, waitress was very attentive and informative. The food was a very good value for the money and menu choice was excellent. We even got to sit in the booth the used in the movie "So I... more

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1 of 5 stars
TLRH   1 contribution
San Francisco, CA
Jun 30, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

If I could give this place a 0, I would. We had company from out-of-state and were trying to give them a good experience, while also taking into consideration we had twin 2 year olds that hadn't had a nap that day with us. This is NOT your typical "hamburger diner" that the outside represents - oysters on the menu... more

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4 of 5 stars
cuckoocarlotta   2 contributions
san francisco
Jan 16, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

This diner is smaller than it looks from the outside, and the wood and lighting etc. are unusually attractive. You think it's gonna be funky but instead it's classy. The host, a nattily dressed gentlman, was quite charming and should be given a raise. Fog City has a limited menu. Short, I would call that a short menu. Took about... more

Loved it!
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4 of 5 stars
niklev   5 contributions
North Carolina
Dec 4, 2008

The Fog City Diner was a wonderful dining experience. My husband and I were on a romantic getaway and ate there our first night in San Francisco. We weren't disappointed with a single thing. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was great and the food was absolutely delicious! We especially loved the tuna tartare. We will definitely eat there again... more

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1 of 5 stars
Chef_by_day   2 contributions
California
Oct 12, 2008

We came here 5 years ago on vacation and returned recently, our fond memories of the place firmly guiding us to expect the same terrific type of experience. Such a huge disappointment! Although a lot of the menu items are the same, what we received was a pallid comparison to the original thing. Truffle fries, while good, seem like a... more

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Fog City Diner Address

1300 Battery St., San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 982-2000 Fax: (415) 982-3711
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.