Reviews for The Grotto in San Francisco, CA
It is a unique and old spot. The clam chowder was some of the best and a bowl is so big it is a full meal. The place could use... some repairs like the tables are sticky from what ever the coating is on them. Read more
Terrible... food is disgusting. The place is filthy. The waitress seemed nice but her hands and fingernails were dirty. The... atmosphere is creepy. Run down tourist trap. Complete waste of money! The manager took our plates at the end and noticed thatNoone even ate because it was gross. Didn't offer us a discount just charged us full price and took the plates away. AVOID THISPLACE Read more
Located in a high traffic tourist area, so was quite busy. Service was so slow we ended up ordering through the bartender. But... she got us drinks right away and was able to get our food order out reasonably quick. Props to her or this would be a 2 starrating. Read more
This place has a wasted potential. Food overall is good, clam chowder is good. Prices are not too expensive for being a... touristic area but the restaurant is a bit dirty and the service is super slow. Waiters are very kind tho. Read more
Great place to eat fish n chips before heading out on tours. The upstairs bar area was not open but really beautiful Art Deco... design. All I can say is be kind our server was great and before covid he probably only had 4 to 6 great tables now he’shustling 6-8 tables with no help of bus service. The restaurant was clean food was delicious and I’m just glad they were stillopen many did not fare so well … be happy and kind Read more
The food and atmosphere was very good. That being said, the staff seemed overwhelmed. It was not overly crowded, but it took... about 10min to get a drink at the bar and the food service was scattered. They're most likely short staffed with employeesworking multiple roles. Read more
One should think that at this area and this kind of food must be tourist lowest mass standard. Not True! One of the better Clam... Chowders in the Bay Area, not too pricey and excellent service. Cant go wrong here Read more
Ate outside at a table in the sun, had a delicious bowl of chowder (best we’ve had) with a delicious loaf of sourdough... (instead of a bread bowl) that the friendly host sliced. Creamy, with clam in every bite! Read more