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Hillstone

Hillstone

American Restaurant, Bar, and Steakhouse$$$$
Northern Waterfront, San Francisco
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    Tal T.
    "Always always get the Spinach & Artichoke Dip and the French Dip!"(16 Tips)
    Ayin A.
    "Love the live Jazz Band and the Hawaiian Ribeye."(5 Tips)
    Bill H.
    "Emerald Kale salad, French Dip and the Ribs are all top notch"(5 Tips)
    Rose
    "Ribs literally fall off the bone...so delicious."(24 Tips)
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  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussMarch 16, 2016
    One of my favorite American bar and grills. Yes it's part of a chain, but the food and service are excellent. The Western burger is one if my top five burgers ever.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Zafer K.heart icon on user image
    Zafer KilicJune 12, 2015
    What a ambiance, steak and wine. You must order your steak medium or medium-well because it could be like not cooked if you want medium rare. Also you must give a shot for brownie.
  • Reserve
    ReserveApril 5, 2017
    A frothy, icy, photogenic blend comes together at Hillstone Embarcadero in San Francisco with its margarita, beautifully completed with a little salt on the rim. Read more
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    GusNovember 12, 2018
    The burguer is awesome! It tasted like a “gourmet BigMac” for me! The artichokes are also incredible! I will be back for sure!
  • heat
    heatJuly 19, 2013
    Right across the street from the original Heat offices, this place has history! This is a great place for 5-7 friends to catch up. Their specialty is RIBS! Don’t be afraid, they’re delicious.
  • Adam G.
    Adam GreenbaumApril 7, 2013
    Great vibe right by the water. Beautiful interior but most importantly, food is amazing. Must get the Hawaiian ribeye. Ask me about it on Twitter - @Greenbaumer
  • JoAnne G.heart icon on user image
    JoAnne GiardinaOctober 26, 2015
    Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The French dip melted in your mouth and the smoked salmon appetizer was the best I've ever had. Is on our list of favs now.
  • Aubrey B.heart icon on user image
    Aubrey BrewsterAugust 7, 2014
    Best ribs in town. Ribs not your thing? The Hawaiian ribeye steak is out if this world. Formally called Houston's, (same company) Hillstone is always consistently good with curious wait staff.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WilliamsJune 15, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Spinach Dip, The Ribs, Thai Steak Salad, Martinis, everything is incredible.
  • Alan L.
    Alan LightfeldtJuly 30, 2012
    Their wedge salad is incredible - super fresh tasting tomatoes and roasted beets with crumbled Gorgonzola. Desserts are tasty as well, with their chocolate coming from TCHO just across the street.
  • Maia F.heart icon on user image
    Maia FeruziOctober 9, 2016
    The crispy chicken sandwich has a house sauce that will blow your mind. Well seasoned fries and golden service 🙌🏽
  • Jennifer B.heart icon on user image
    Love this place! Awesome decor, big comfy red booths. All the food is delicious, but the grilled artichoke is a must!
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneNovember 5, 2018
    Spinach artichoke dip $18, grilled trout with broccoli $30. Fireside and live jazz.
  • mike a.
    mike amosFebruary 9, 2012
    Brittany was the best waitress ever. Great service and very informative. Food was great. The rotisserie chicken n the cancun fish sandwich were delicious. Great experience in Bay area.
  • Anastasiaheart icon on user image
    AnastasiaJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favorite places for dinner- steaks, tuna, grilled fish are all delicious and they have an awesome wine list as well.
  • Rose
    RoseAugust 21, 2014
    Ribs literally fall off the bone...so delicious. Great spot for a date, special occasion, or just because.
  • Robert S.
    Robert ShayeJune 16, 2012
    One of my fav restaurants in SF. No corkage fee, delicious meals, live music every night. Pork Chop is one of the best I've had!
  • Angelo I.
    Angelo InanoriaDecember 18, 2010
    A friend took me to lunch here and I loved it. The Reubenesque Sandwish was simply delicious. I said I was just going to eat half but ended up gobbling the whole thing. No corkage fee! How cool is tha
  • Buck W.heart icon on user image
    Buck WilsonOctober 30, 2014
    Entire menu is excellent. Ambience is great. It's where I eat when I want to feel fancy, but not too fancy.
  • Wilson F.heart icon on user image
    Pleasant Embarcadero location, delicious burgers and solid jazz playlist but the service tried too hard and was rushed.
  • Niket D.heart icon on user image
    Niket DesaiApril 25, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Service is a gold standard. Food is great as well. Feels like you're the cool person in Chicago circa 1971.
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    SOctober 7, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy magarita is off the menu, poured with tanteo tequila.
  • ozberk o.heart icon on user image
    ozberk olcerSeptember 12, 2014
    Hawaian rib eye is by far the best meat I've ever eaten.
  • Gabrielleheart icon on user image
    GabrielleOctober 26, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Burger is bangin! Ribs are tasty as well.
  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiApril 11, 2015
    No corkage fee, great service, and solid food. The ribeye is really good here, as is the prime rib.
  • Danheart icon on user image
    DanNovember 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best French Dip around! Just found out they have Mexican Coke too!! I sit at the bar so I can wear a hat. :)
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SolomonJanuary 14, 2020
    Try the ribs. Meat falls off the bone
  • Max 🐵
    Max 🐵May 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    House-smoked salmon - incredible. With a glass of your favourite white, brought from home: no corkage
  • Mari
    MariAugust 15, 2017
    Great margaritas. Also, try the French dip.
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew ScottMarch 10, 2017
    food is amazing, all the sandwiches are great and the fries are perfect
  • Nathan
    NathanSeptember 3, 2019
    The prime rib is flavorful but gets cold too easily. Can’t go wrong with the chicken, though.
  • Josh W.heart icon on user image
    Josh WJanuary 28, 2019
    Prime rib is fantastic as always. And you can book pretty easily via Resy
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MJune 12, 2015
    The French dip is the best thing on the menu. Stay away from the crab cake.
  • Michele H.heart icon on user image
    Michele HumestonMarch 30, 2019
    Best margarita I’ve ever had!
  • George S.
    George SheppardMarch 8, 2015
    Hawaiian Rib eye was really good. Would have liked more craft beer on draft.
  • Hadas H.heart icon on user image
    Hadas HayAugust 28, 2015
    Baby back ribs are great. Awesome filet steak, super tender.
  • Shinaheart icon on user image
    ShinaJuly 5, 2019
    They have a outdoor fireplace!
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David AsheimFebruary 3, 2018
    Live music, highly trained staff, booths, great food.
  • Michel B.heart icon on user image
    Michel BosmaJanuary 14, 2016
    Great food, and great atmosphere
  • Lee H.
    Lee HoffmanNovember 1, 2013
    The kale peanut chicken salad is awesome
  • Jennifer B.heart icon on user image
    Smoked salmon appetizer was delicious and super fresh.
  • Leigh M.
    Leigh MooreJune 5, 2013
    Our server, Layla, was great. The veggie burger was delicious. Enormous portion.
  • Kimi T.
    Kimi ThorntonJune 4, 2013
    Good diner food option - classic atmosphere. Good spot for a business lunch.
  • Bill H.heart icon on user image
    Bill HaskinJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Emerald Kale salad, French Dip and the Ribs are all top notch
  • Jesseheart icon on user image
    JesseAugust 14, 2014
    The kale salad with roasted chicken
  • Rachelle C.heart icon on user image
    Rachelle CMay 12, 2017
    Roasted chicken, BBQ artichokes, burgers
  • Phillip E.
    Phillip ElliottApril 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    I've said it before, the AHI tuna burger is the bomb... For a little xtra bombness and bacon
  • Allie P.
    Allie PJune 28, 2013
    Try the ahi tuna burger and get spicy mayo with your fries. Delicious!
  • Betsey T.
    Betsey TerryNovember 12, 2014
    Don't eat all day! Grilled artichoke, prime rib, hot fudge Sundae #bang
  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MillerNovember 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for mustard honey sauce for your french fries!
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