50 Best Salad Restaurants near South San Francisco

“We travelled from Maryland to experience San Francisco, found this local restaurant within walking distance of our hotel, and decided to give it a try. It was well worth it! The staff was accommodating, attentive and very friendly. The food was exceptional! If you haven’t tried Mediterranean cuisine or love it, this is the place for you!“

“Starbird chicken sandwiches are the best in SF. Starbird blows chicken-fil-a out of the water with their crafted chicken sandwiches and house made everything. I really hope the franchise expands. I’ve introduced Starbird to three family members from the east who are notoriously picky and they’ve consistently found something they love from the menu“

“The food here is amazing. I'm not a review leaver but this food was so good I had to say something. The salmon was incredible for such an affordable price. Staff were so kind and patient with me while I looked over the menu. Everything is so fresh. If I could come down here every day I would. So amazing 10/10 perfect lunch spot or post workout meal. Cannot wait to come back. #obsessssed“

“I was so juiced and excited to see we were about to get a sourdough & Co. I love sourdough dough too and the lemonade is soooo goood. They for sure are top quality. The owner is really nice. If you haven't had it, definitely give them a try.“

“Oh my goodness. Such a gem in the rough. Amazing food in the middle of an industrial area. I'm an old fat white guy, and the meal defeated me. For the first time in a long time, I needed a doggy bag. The Shawarma were delicious as were the pickled veggies and cole slaw. The Arabic coffee was to die for. So rich and thick!“

“Good food. Good service good size portions.“

“Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The place was busy, but the service was fast. We had beef pho and tofu/vegetables with rice. The pho tasted good, but it was mostly broth, more veggies would be nice. The tofu- vegetable dish toasted ok, but it wasn't juicy enough to mix it with the rice, I had to use a lot of soy sauce, which I don't necessarily prefer, since it too salty.“

“Have spent 2 weeks in frisco, eaten at 20+ restaurants all over the city spent a small fortune. This meal was the 1st time we have both been satisfied with the food and we are not fussy people. We'll done guys shame it's our last day here.“

“Let me tell you something, this has to be on your list when you come to SF. This is where you need to stop and this is where you need to eat the family the food the everything about this experience was nothing short of wonderful. I live in SoCal so Mexican food is a staple but let me tell you something this was a different experience completely everything is crafted with care and love and you know it I got the poblano spaghetti and omg my mind was blown away. I hope this place stays around for a very long time. This made my entire trip to SF worth it.“

“We were completely charmed by the quality and thoughtfulness of everything about this place! The brunch-type food is excellent, and the music and decor are individualistic and welcoming (check out the restroom too! Love the generous, relaxing spa vibe and the chandelier!). There’s a bowl of unique, handmade metal-and-glass kaleidoscopes to play with at the big table, and around a corner we got to meet a sweet little 18-year-old resident doggie named Twiggy. (Oh, also, there’s outside parklet seating as well.) Can’t wait to go back!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“This was our first time here, but definitely won’t be our last! The pinsa was SPECTACULAR and you could tell a great amount of care went into each one 🥰. It was a phenomenal experience and we can’t wait to make it a staple for when we make it out!“

“Service was fast and the vegetable sides were the highlight for me.

The roasted cauliflower with red beet tahini, broccoli with chimichurri and toasted garlic, and sweet potato with chimichurri were all delicious!

The whole rotisserie chicken was just OK. It was a little dry and not very seasoned on its own. It came with two sauces, and I chose the chimichurri and chipotle yogurt. The sauces definitely made the chicken much better, but I wouldn’t want to eat the chicken by itself.“

“Worth the drive across the city from the Mission to eat here. It was a little cool outside so we were glad to find there was a table for 4 inside.

Our group of four shared 2 starters, 3 pizzas and 2 desserts. Everything was delicious. Favorites--marinated tomato starter, spicy San Marzano pizza, and Panna Cotta with fig“

“This place never disappoints! So good“

“Five bright stars, Lissa darling!“

“This is a great little place in the San Francisco Mission Area. Huge sandwiches and salads. Rotisserie Chicken is amazing. A Nice find. Was walking by and said, let’s do this! Meatloaf Panini and Thai noodle salad. Amazing food and service. Thanks so much. Will see you again soon.“

“This place is so underrated, what a gem in an unassuming place! I had the chicken banh mi and the bread was fresh and had the perfect amount of crunch and the flavors were great. I come from SJ and although I wasn’t say it was the most “authentic” banh mi it was so good and did not feel like a heavy meal. The chicken rice soup had so much umami, would honestly be a treat and I’ll probably crave the cozy comfort of it when I’m sick.

There are a few seats inside and out but seems like a quick pickup and takeout place which works for me! We had the food inside last time though and service was so sweet. They were very attentive even when they were filling orders :)“

“excelente lugar muy buena atención el sándwiches de pollo riquísimo los poninis el RAP mmmmm delicioso ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“We wanted to have a special meal to end our arduous few weeks of surgery recovery and I found Chacho when we landed on sushi because of their menu and location. They also seemed to be a little newer and worth a shot.

When picking up I was very warmly greeted by the ladies working there in a cozy and lovely shop and was offered even more soy sauce when I asked if it was in the bag (which there was).

We had a big takeout order of takoyaki, yellowtail Nigiri, a monster roll and some hamachi maki and California rolls. Because of how much we ordered there site offered us a free dish to select and I chose the yellowtail collar as I'd never had it before. A true feast. The takoyaki where still warm after a 15 minute drive and where perfectly savory and sweet with just the right amount of meat to batter. The yellowtail Nigiri was of great quality with a firm texture that wasn't chewy at all. The monster roll was an explosion of flavors and textures and so rich and filling. The maki and cut roll where dead simple and lovely as well with great rice/filling ratios. The yellowtail collar, while a little tricky to pick over offered delicious fatty morsels of meat with the occasional bone to dodge. It was tasty, but I wouldn't order it as a non freebie.

All in all it was such a hearty and rich meal and if we're in the area again we'll be back to come in next time!“

“We love the crispy pizza crust the cheesy polenta & ricotta cheesecake! We appreciate that the staff is really fun and friendly as well. we love it here!!“

“We were out and about, looking for a place to have dinner on a Wednesday evening. We didn’t expect that most restaurants were only taking reservations. On our way back to the hotel, we came by Cenote. It didn’t look like much from the outside. It only had a few small tables with hard stool-style seats, fast food style. However…. The food was incredible! The four of us had all a different dish, and all four dishes looked beautiful. The flavors were fresh and very tasty. No disappointment! If you are looking for a mid-range priced dinner with awesome flavor in that neighborhood, this is your place! We all paid less than $20 for a fabulous dinner. Highly recommended if you like fresh and flavorful Mexican food.“

“How does this place continue to deliver such satisfying vegan eats year after year?! We love the Twice As Nice sandwiches and bulky steak fries. The pizza is fabulous, too. Monster Slices all around, please! And, if you can, save room for the beignets with chocolate sauce as they can't be beat. It's a must-stop for vegans and omnis alike. Wonderful atmosphere and staff make the experience all the better -- don't miss it.“

“Great food and great service“

“Park at Whole Foods and get your parking validated“

“Not a lot of tables in here and we definitely caught the lunch rush. The people running the little restaurant were very nice and we enjoyed the food. It's not cheap, but with four adults and only three entrees and a salad, we got literally two meals worth of food, each. Lots of leftovers.“

“2026: Heads up. No bread deliveries on Sunday. This means AK Meats usually run out of Dutch Crunch bread by the afternoon, which is the case today. For my roast beef with Swiss sandwich$13.75, I instead opted for the sweet French roll. This was still very good. Love AK Meats' sandwiches.

12/31/2025: KPIX did an interview with the owners of AK Meats for The Great SF Power Outage of 2025 last week. I came by to show them some support. My sandwich, a AK's combo $14 was ready in about 10 minutes. It was sad to see them suffer through that. It is a good reminder for us to be all ready for the next earthquake or PGE outage. My sandwich tasted great as always.

Original review: Good sandwiches here. We stopped by to take a break from cycling and shared a combo sandwich $10. Wow. Everything was so fresh. This is one of the best sandwiches on Clement St we've had. I loved how they put some fresh bell peppers along with leaf lettuce, onions and tomatoes in the sandwich. It is simple and they done a great job with this. Very flavorful.“

“I love the food, the music the Ambiance, did I say the food?!“

“This place always hits the spot! The flavors are amazing and I love all the banchan dishes. Plus! The rice comes with the food which should be the standard but nowadays other places charge for them.

The dishes are pricey but the portions are large and sometimes you can get a freebie! Definitely bring a friend to share with.“

“That Thai Chicken Salad slaps hard no cap!“

“Fantastic service and amazing food!“

“Everything was amazing. Couldn’t decide on what to get, so had a lot of left overs. Cured salmon and pork belly were our favorites.“

“I ordered a sandwich with two sides of gravy through Uber Eats for pickup. When I arrived, the chefs said my order had already been taken and refused to remake it, even though I showed my receipt. The manager came out and was very rude, despite me explaining I’m a regular customer who even picked up my annual Thanksgiving meal the day before. After accusing me of “screaming” (though I was speaking calmly over the loud music), they finally remade the order but shoved it at me and pushed me out. I live a block away and may give them another chance, but beware online pickup orders can get mishandled here.“

“Love this place. It’s always good and fresh. The Nutella/ strawberry 🥐 croissant is yummm, a must have.“

“Tasty sandwich shop, very friendly service. Nowhere to sit inside but a few tables outside. Definitely a to go place! I got the meatball sandwich (4/5) and the chocolate chip cookie (3/5). Great value - you can easily get 2 meals out of the one $15 sandwich.“

“I got this place my app recommendation. The place is very neat 👌 I was surprised how clean and organized looks like. No the usual place pizza. It decorated with world flags make it unique. It seems has live music but not today or at least at the time I was there. Pizza is delicious and crunchy.“

“From the second we approached the door to enter Local Roots we could feel the positive energy. Very clean very welcoming very nice atmosphere. The menu is amazing and has so many wonderful choices. When talking to Lauren the owner, we were inspired by her vision and passion to provide the best of the best ingredients from all locally grown farms and resources. She is dedicated to support the local businesses and economy. Our salads and soups were delicious! I highly recommend Local Roots. We will be back over and over again. Thank you Lauren and thank you to your awesome team for providing great service.“

“I was here for the second time this morning and I absolutely loved it once again. The food is fresh and tasty, the place has a really nice vibe to it, the weekday breakfast special is great value and they are very accommodating. Best part must be the waitress working there, tho. Forgot her name sadly but she was there both times I went and she's genuinely friendly and not over the top at all. It's so refreshing to actually get good service and not have it feel like a show!

I will be coming again!“

“Good customer service and recommend it to people !“

“food was great, lind of pricey but worth it“

“Cute little Italian restaurant. Superb service and mouth watering menu!“

“Delicious offerings at the SFO airport. Had a chicken pesto wrap that was outstanding for two meals for me. Friendly team member.“

“Some restaurants serve you dinner; this one gives you a little piece of Greece to take home.
The authentic Greek flavors were wonderful, but what stayed with us most was the feeling around the table—the warmth, the thoughtful attention, and the little surprises that arrived when we least expected them. A cup of Turkish tea and baklava may seem like a small gesture, yet it made the evening feel personal, as though someone genuinely cared that we were there.
We arrived as first-time guests and left already planning our return. This is the kind of restaurant people come back to not only for the food, but for the way it makes them feel. Burlingame is truly lucky to have a Greek restaurant like this!❤“

“Great sandwiches. We love many of the specialty sandwiches and make your own options. The only problem is they don’t provide a ‘no meat’ option on build your own sandwich for vegetarians. 😀🙁“

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service! Fair prices and snappy service!“

“I ordered the ciabatta breakfast sandwich with all the toppings with bacon and it's honestly one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! The bread was toasted very well and it was nice and crispy, the bacon was flavorful and caramelized, and the other ingredients were very fresh. It's honestly a shame I don't live out here so I can have one of these sandwiches more often 😊“

“We ordered a variety of pizzas from Monterey Pizza—including vegetarian and vegan options—for a business meeting, and everyone loved them! The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced.
A special thank you to the owner, Vaen, who delivered the food to our office personally. It was wonderful meeting her in person—she is so warm and kind. We will definitely be ordering from her again for future meetings“

“Unforgettable and deeply satisfying plant-based comfort food!“

“I was very excited because I went on Tuesday and the girl was very kind and her service was nice and the food was very delicious, and today I went back again but the owner of the place is a little rude and unfriendly: but the taste of the food is delicious“

“Great place to visit sit and relax the sandwich and wine was fantastic and a perfect meal. The crew were very nice people. I highly recommend“

“Really love this place ! Food is delicious! Outdoor dining is refreshing.“