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Tommy's Joynt
BBQ Joint, American Restaurant, and Dive Bar$$$$
Cathedral Hill, San Francisco
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"Pastrami, lamb shanks, Buffalo stew and more."(12 Tips)
"The BBQ brisket was really very good, the au jus is amazing."(13 Tips)
"Turkey Sloppy Joe without BBQ Sauce"(4 Tips)"Great home-style BBQ and beer selection - and pretty cheap."(11 Tips)
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Staff PicksMarch 10, 2016Corned beef is this week's trending taste and there is no better place in the Bay Area than Tommy's. Their huge portions are one of the many reasons they are on our list of Best Corned Beef in SF. Read more
Clayton RobsonJuly 13, 2018I have been coming here for 65 years. Still great. The building used to stand alone and was striking in its gaudy way. Now it is lost among encroaching buildings.
J KJanuary 17, 2017SF classic. Hofbrau queue. Meat artfully plopped atop your choice of sides (potato salad, cole slaw, bean salad etc). You grab your tray, load up a few free pickles and find your seat. Get beer.
Don't kid yourself, get the brisket - either a meal or sandwich. Get extra BBQ sauce if ordering to go. Cucumber/tomato salad is key. Baked potatoes and the most filling stuffing you've ever had.
Kirk HerlitzApril 22, 2015Everything's great here, but I'm partial to the corned beef. Everything is sliced right in front of you and bread is always fresh. Don't miss the big barrel of dill pickle chips past the register!- Erica JacksonSeptember 4, 2016The BBQ brisket was really very good, the au jus is amazing. They slice the meat right in front of you and the sangria was great.
- Donald BradleyMarch 12, 2018Really enjoy their Turkey sandwich. Went late in the evening, and they had a fresh turkey, which they opened to make a sandwich. They give you a side of au ju sauce to go with the sandwich.
Kristen VasanJuly 30, 2016Amazing craft beer selection! Enjoyed a brisket platter. Cole slaw and potato salad are solid sides. Dont get the bread roll though -- you could kill someone w it if you throw it hard enough
Jeremiah JohnsonApril 30, 2013$6 for a sandwich. Walked into this place and saw how they cut the meat in front of you. It's was so good and tender, left me in a good coma. Sandwich is just roll/bread with meat. Ask for cheese
AnthonyMarch 6, 2015This is an great place. Def not your everyday. The portions are huge, the prices are low, and the food is great. The hard part is deciding what to have.
Even as a die hard Lefty's fan, I think that Tommy's has my favorite corned beef sandwich in the city. Also, super convenient to grab a bite before heading to AMC 1000 across the street for a flick.
Bradley RiceAugust 20, 2015The food was awesome! Great prices especially for the area, most meals under $10! Really good food and awesome bar inside.
Vincent BartoliJuly 27, 2013Great food served cafeteria style and a bar. Get in line for your food first, find a seat and then order your drinks from the waitress. Awesome. Try the sloppy joe. It's turkey.
WhiskyAvengerJune 17, 2018It’s better to hang out here than the bars in the TL. It’s safer and there’s delicious food.
Jeremy CSeptember 7, 2014Hungry? On Geary street? Check this joint out and get the BBQ brisket. Good portions, huge beer selection and bring cash because they don't take credit cards.
Cheap beer, good food, open late— I love everything about this place except for the poster of guy fieri that stares down upon you at the bar
Agu EstradaApril 20, 2018if you're there to eat, you have to fall in line, order your food from the counter, pay, then choose a table. for drinks, go to the bar or order your drink from the waiter/waitress.- Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015Hugh restaurant, so great for groups. So many options and sides, so everyone can have their sandwiches the way they like.
Specials are always good. Also, brisket, lasagna, buffalo chili, and also ways get the three bean salad.
Christina BeardFebruary 22, 2015They have a hot cocktail menu! Great for chilly days! Cash only! ATM right inside the door with only a $2 service charge.
Ray HartjenMarch 16, 2015Great place for food. Pastrami, brisket and meatballs. There will be a line, but it moves quickly.
MiquelaJanuary 22, 2013$6 Pastrami on sourdough, and a $13 pitcher of whatever's on draft (we recommend the full boar whiskey beer) aka the OG San Francisco treat and a killer date night.
Rebeca GarciaJuly 10, 2018Cool spot! The barbecue beef sandwich was super delicious! A bunch of yummy sides good drinks
Samantha R.August 10, 2014BBQ brisket is all you need. Well, and some mashed potatoes and beans on your dinner plate, of course.
Marlon EAugust 3, 2018Literally everything on their menu is good. Don't be afraid to try everything.
NickiJune 4, 2012One of my favorites. There is not one fish here that isn't amazing. The bbq brisket plate is my favorite. Dont pass this place up
Ellen McGrodyDecember 21, 2015Delicious food and super quaint! Very local sort of place. Great drink selection!
Jennifer BurlingtonNovember 15, 2014Great value for amazing food. Super cozy and casual atmosphere. Cash only!
Philip GuzmanSeptember 1, 2015The pastrami was amazing. Apple pie was just ok (not a fan of cold pie)
Great beer selection and one of the few places around that serves pitchers. Also a nice turn around on seasonal beers #BeerSF
JaysMay 21, 2010If you're craving good old comfort food, in big portions & budget friendly prices, this is your kinda place! As long as you're not too picky about the ambiance nor 5-star restaurant typ'a service.
ScottySauceAugust 17, 2011Hot roast beef sandwiches, open faced turkey sandwiches with mashed potatoes and gravy and one of the best sloppy joe's I have ever had in my life.- Christian FengDecember 30, 2011Carved Meats are to die for. Turkey Sloppy Joe without BBQ Sauce (For Me) for less than $5 is awesome at this local legend.
Don't miss the daily specials. Thu is braised lamb which is made in premises and very good.
Megan AllisonDecember 10, 2017Extremely classic late night destination. Food you might not eat sober, in a room so dripping with nostalgia you're not worthy. Cash only.
Jackie M.July 24, 2013Food is fantastic and reasonably-priced but I don't understand how anyone can eat as much as they give you!!
Jaime NewsomeApril 17, 2013Great place to eat before or after going to the movies. So close to AMC Theatres.
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Tommy's Joynt is the original hof-brau of San Francisco and has become one of San Francisco's longest standing institutions.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- Noon–8:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(415) 775-4216
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Outdoor Seating
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Music
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Restroom
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TouchTunes Jukebox
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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