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Set inside an old train car, this diner slings American staples & some Portuguese dishes till late.

At a glance

#14 of 15 Diners in San Francisco

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.11

1.2 km from the center of San Francisco

Rating breakdown

  • 5 ★52%
  • 4 ★25%
  • 3 ★13%
  • 2 ★4%
  • 1 ★6%
1525 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Quick facts

What is the rating of Grubstake Diner?
Grubstake Diner is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 991 reviews.
How does Grubstake Diner rank in San Francisco?
Grubstake Diner is #14 of 15 Diners in San Francisco by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Grubstake Diner located?
1525 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109 — 1.2 km from the center of San Francisco.
How can I contact Grubstake Diner?
Phone: (415) 228-8420 · Website: grubstakesf.com
Rubi Roman
You do have to do a lil QR code order, but once you place it the order comes out fast and the server was very lovely!
Dropped waters at every table as they came in.
I expected the food to be fine but it was actually so yummy!
Smenrys Cheviot
Absolutely loved it here. The food and service was amazing. Thank you
Kim McBride
Great food, excellent service, nice historic eatery, worth every penny. It's a return trip for me, but I am biased. I lived just down the street from this awesome diner.
Molly McCaughey
Great place. They serve breakfast but they don't open til 6pm. A couple vegetarian options. A few times we have gone and they don't have everything that's on the menu. Food is seasoned properly and very flavorful. My only issue is that they do not have hot chocolate. ): usually they're cool but there's one guy that works there that's rude and makes you pay beforehand and is weird about giving you an actual menu. Also the side of sour cream is entirely too small.
Steph Wong
It's been a good while since I've been here, but since learning they're open late, I decided to come back and give it a try. I'm always on the hunt for late night spots in the city with good food and Grubstake checks all of the boxes.

A cute little spot on Pine, You could probably pass this place and not notice what it was. Once you step in, there's a very cozy feeling. Quite a few tables and booths, but there's also a countertop. You have the option of ordering online or you can ask for a traditional menu in order through a server.

Once we sat down, we are immediately greeted a staff member and were given water. Ordering online is super easy.

A couple things that I would definitely recommend:
• Onion rings
• Grilled Buffalo Wings

Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I had the cheeseburger and it was so juicy and perfectly cooked.

This place is a real gem! Parking can be a little bit difficult but definitely would recommend coming here. Staff is super friendly and food comes out in a timely fashion!
Eating with Crystal
Guy Fieri ate here and guess what I see why. Was delicious and very nice service. They were fast with the food and drinks as well. Me and my husband shared a steak dinner and was perfect. Highly recommend.
Clarisse BSL
The place is quite nice and there's nothing wrong with the service but the burgers are overpriced and not that good for the price. Moreover if you want to add a side of fries to your $17 burger, you'll add $6.5 and it won't even be for a full plate. The clam chowder however has a better price/quality ratio than the rest.
Gavin Hanlin
Great experience at this restaurant. The standout dishes were the burger and loaded wedges, which were cooked to perfection, and the cookies and cream milk shake, which was creamy and delicious. The only downside was that we had to pay upfront, but this did not significantly impact our enjoyment of the restaurant. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant for its great food and service.

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