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Fog City Diner


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5 of 5 stars 100 ratings
100 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
15
4.0 of 5 stars
23
3.0 of 5 stars
47
2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#543 of 3,042 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Diner, Delicatessen, Californian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
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5 of 5 stars
jivey 6 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
1/2 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
0/1 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

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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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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 10, 2008

Good food and service with that old diner feel in a great location. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 2, 2008

It smelled really bad when I went there, the food was just OK. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 13, 2008

Upscale diner menu. Pricey, so don't forget to bring your American Express card. more

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2 of 5 stars
mshbnyehud 12 contributions
Bellevue
Aug 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We split a Japanese eggplant and onions appetizer - tasty but smallish portion for the cost. I went "upscale" ordering the Filet Mignon "cooked medium" with bleu cheese mashed potatoes and broccolini for $23. Nice price if the quality of the dish matches, but it didn't. The filet was overcooked (came out medium - well, almost well done), and still... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 2, 2008

Good spot. The Buckhead Diner in Atlanta was inspired by this place. 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.