Soul Food Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

Gumbo Social Pop-Up Restaurants • $
5176 3rd St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Classic Gumbo Ya-Ya Chicken & Sausage
Pork Sausage Social Sauce
Plant-Based Gumbo Vegan
Chicken Sausage Gumbo
Seafood PO'Boy Shrimp
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Breakfast Sandwich
Red Beans and Rice
Sausage PO'Boy
Sautéed Okra

“Everything was so good! I came for SF restaurant week so I got to try the chicken and sausage gumbo, the shrimp po boy, the lemon pound cake, and the brown butter rice crispy treat. Everything was 10/10, no notes!!The sauce on the po’boy was amazing, I could drink that. And the gumbo was super flavorful (I would recommend adding crab!) you could really taste the brown butter in the rice crispy, and the pound cake was nice and soft and moist with a lovely lemon icing.Also very chill vibes! Please check this place out!“

4.8 Superb148 Reviews
Old Skool Cafe Soul Food • $$
1429 Mendell St, San Francisco

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Bayview Shrimp Cocktail Louis
Mama T's Sweet Potato Tartlet
Braised Collard Greens
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Catfish Fingers
Taumoepeau Ota
Daniel's Gumbo
Chicken Wings
Cajun Shrimp
Mac & Cheese

“To celebrate our 27th anniversary, we went to @oldskoolcafe. The greeters, cooks and servers are all young people. Mama T opened this place to help at risk youth learn work and life skills (like how to get a license, do taxes, set a bank account). Partnering with experienced chefs, this restaurant has excellent food… and live jazz!!! We ordered the Taumoepeau Ota (think ceviche) and it was a great appetizer… light and the fish was super fresh. We had the short ribs which were super tender and had a rich gravy. We didn’t think we had room for dessert, but the lavender cheesecake and the Guittard chocolate brownie were fabulous! If you are in the city: GO! SUPPORT! ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD!“

4.9 Superb84 Reviews
Gentilly Soul Food • $$
4826 Mission St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Mac and Cheese
Fried Chicken
Cajun Wings

“Please try this restaurant. I was visiting SF with my husband while he took the State BAR, and after a long, taxing day of testing, we found Gentilly and it breathed life back into him. We ordered the Cajun pasta and the dish with the pulled pork, ribs, and mac. Outstanding food. Ribs slipped off the bone. They have a nice selection of non-alcoholic craft sodas, plus lots of awesome cocktails...which I ordered the second night because we HAD to go back! The first night we ate in the back room and another table was doing a murder mystery which was really cool. We ate in the lounge on the second night and chatted with our server, Jessica - - super cool human being, so kind and engaging! Someone came in and the bartender new him by name, asked if he wanted his favorite thing, and put his program on the TV. It was so wholesome and made it feel homey. I genuinely want to visit this area of SF just to go back to Gentilly! This restaurant is obviously a passion project and I'm so happy places like this exist. My only complaint is that it's so far away from where I live! Then again if I lived close to Gentilly I'd probably gain a lot of weight, especially since they serve a brownie with ice cream and salted caramel. You'd be doing yourself a great disservice if you didn't try it!“

4.5 Superb75 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2448 Clement St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Fried Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Fried Chicken Macaroni & Cheese
Southern Comfort Food
Country Fried Steak
Chicken and Waffles
Mashed Potatoes
Stewed Cabbage
Fried Catfish
Corn Muffins
Cornbread

“I've been to this place many times I do like their food I gave them four stars because as far as southern food goes I have had better. But would I stop going here no it is good food and I do recommend the place. Last time I went here I had their hard knocks omelet which was good had spinach and bacon bacon was a little undercooked and as I cut into the omelet all the stuff fell out which tells me that the cheese was not put over the rest of the food in the omelet it was all down in the bottom which I don't like I think if you're going to make an omelet you should do it the way I do it and make sure that when you cut into it you get a little cheese along with the other stuff in the omelet not just a pile of vegetables or whatever on your plate.Kid-friendliness: Definitely there is food for kidsWheelchair accessibility: It is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible with tables where you could pull the wheelchair up to it to eat“

4.4 Superb217 Reviews
Tastebuds Cafe • $
600 5th Ave, San Francisco

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Fried Chicken Sandwich
Breakfast Pancakes
Pastrami and Gouda
Breakfast Burrito
Shrimp and Grits
Avocado Toast
Scrambled Eggs
French Fries

“A few days ago while visiting San Francisco I enjoyed a long walk from The Embarcadero to Tastebuds restaurant located just blocks from Golden Gate Park.Once I arrived, I was comfortable with the relaxed atmosphere and was welcomed by the friendly team of employees. It’s casual dining where ordering takes place at the counter then delivered to your table. All of the food coming out to the other tables looked really good; you can imagine I was anxious for mine to arrive. Plus I was very hungry after walking almost 5 miles to get there.The fried chicken sandwich with southern fries did meet or exceed my expectations. The cold IPA and water helped quench my thirst. Additionally I later enjoyed the fried chicken ceasar wrap with potato salad which I had as take away. 5 stars all around and I do plan to return on future visits to The Bay Area.“

4.4 Superb60 Reviews
Hard Knox Cafe Soul Food • $$
2526 3rd St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Oxtails Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Fried Chicken Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
Stewed Cabbage Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Country Fried Steak Mac and Cheese
Our Famous Fried Chicken
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
3-Piece Fried Chicken
Smothered Pork Chops
Fried Chicken Plate

“Southern staples (barbecue, fried seafood, blackened options) served with two sides. Stewed Cabbage side, a highlight. Fried Shrimp, on Po Boy Sandwich or as a side (pay per shrimp), excellent.Industrial interior speaking to the pier-side past of Dogpatch is novel.Only comment is the crispy fried batter could be a little less greasy. Complimentary corn bread muffins, delicious with salty butter.“

4.3 Superb87 Reviews
Rome’s Kitchen Food Trucks •
1195 Evans Ave, San Francisco

“OMG, the seasoning on the fried fish was so good!! I ate up all of the cabbage because it was full of flavor. And the candied yams were just perfect. These guys know what they're doing! They're in a food truck in the parking lot of the Hunter's Point Speakeasy.“

4.8 Superb24 Reviews
Little Skillet Soul Food • $
360 Ritch St, San Francisco

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Gumbo with Catfish & Shrimp Perfectly Spiced and Delicious
Crispy Fried Chicken and Mac and Cheese
Little Skillet Famous Fried Chicken
Blackened Gulf Shrimp and Grits
Classic Chicken & Waffles
Fried Chicken & Waffles
The Works Fried Chicken
Chic-N-Waffle Benedict
Cajun Shrimp & Grits
Chicken and Waffles

“This hidden gem had happy hour all day on Monday- a great start to my week. They have great drinks, good vibes, and dope music. Liam, the bartender, was super attentive, hella soulful, and made the most delicious drinks (hibiscus margarita). Loved the vibes. Coming back for their brunch. Highly recommend if you are solo, or with a big group.“

3.7 Good99 Reviews
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