Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
Hillstone
Welcome to Hillstone. If you happen to be in Manhattan, San Francisco, Santa Monica, or any other city home to a Hillstone restaurant, you will find our …
Nicholas DiPietro
Incredible french dip and chili! This restaurant has a decidedly upscale feel and service to match. Our server (Oliver) was also the bartender and his recommendations and service were spot on! The French dip is one of the best i have had in a long time, tender perfectly *medium rare* shaved beef with a jus that was flavorful and not overly salty. The crusty roll held up well to the dip, and the accompanying horseradish was creamy and made the sandwich complete! We also were huge fans of the chili, a rare treat to find in SFO.. and it was meaty and flavorful, served with tortilla chips. Last but not least, the spaghetti squash with crimini mushrooms, parmesan and golden raisins was an excellent side in lieu of fries. Dog friendly outdoors for bonus points!
… moregriselda ochoa
Hillstone is Hillstone! Always great food and good service. If you are in the city you must try! I always make a reservation because I know how busy they can get and wait times are long. But if you have to wait it really is worth it! I never have any complaints every time we come service is always fast and you get your food quick! Love it!
… moreCindy Pealstrom
Lovely restaurant with an upscale vibe and menu, perfect for the area. With so many touristy restaurants it was so nice to find something a level above. In my humble opinion, any restaurant that has a dedicated expeditor is a cut above the rest! The wait was about 45 minutes for a table so we scooted into a couple bar seats and enjoyed the show! It’s quite the diversified crowd, at let it was the night we were there! Service was a bit discombobulated but I suppose that added a little bit of flavor to the experience! Every single staff member we encountered was genuine, friendly and welcoming. We had the artichoke dip for appetizer and it came out quickly, piping hot with fresh tortilla chips and a wonderful addition of salsa and sour cream! Weird but welcomed! Hubby had the flat iron steak, medium temperature and substituted mashed potatoes. He said it was amazing and it must have been, it was gone in a flash! I had the ribs with substituted mashed potatoes and boy oh boy, those ribs were worth their weight in gold! Fall off the bone tender, not too much sauce, a nice seasoning and lots of them! We had a great experience and will definitely return!
… moreSona Tigranyan
We shared a Caesar salad as an entree, along with a flat iron steak and a cheeseburger. The food was good overall. The steak was soft but not outstanding, while the cheeseburger was tasty and came in a big portion.
The outside seating was very nice and we really enjoyed it. Service was very good.
… moreRafael Levi
There were three of us, and we got the ribs and two Hawaiian ribeye steaks. The ribs were burnt, so we sent them back (tasted like charcoal). We asked for medium-rare steaks, but they were more like medium-well (dry, like well-done). The starters were just okay. Artichoke dip was the dish that stood out. Honestly, the food wasn’t great.
But the service? That was awesome! Super fast and cheerful, which really made up for the food. Thanks, Mr. Waiter (sorry I forgot your name).
We didn’t take many pics except for the burnt ribs and dry steak, even though it doesn’t really show in the photo (we tasted it though!).
Oh, almost forgot, they have no toothpicks
… moreDante Deiana
Hillstone San Francisco is exactly why I’ll always ride for Hillstone as one of the most consistently excellent restaurant groups in the country. You walk in knowing you’re going to get a great meal, and this location delivered in a big way.
The chicken sandwich and the french dip were out of this world, like “why am I not ordering this every week?” level. The spinach artichoke dip was ridiculously good, and the burger was perfect too, cooked right, super flavorful, just classic done the right way. Service was fantastic from start to finish, attentive without hovering and everything came out exactly how it should. If you want a guaranteed win in San Francisco, this is it.
… moreFresh Daily
Food? 5 stars.
Drinks? 5 stars.
Ambiance? 5 stars.
Them asking my friend who momentarily flipped his hat to the back to more accurately see the menu to turn it around or remove it? Wackness. But I get it.
… moreMark Shuda
Absolutely love this place. Hillstone Restaurants never disappoints.
I stopped in for a late lunch on Tuesday, December 30th, before catching the train back to San Ramon, and it was the perfect way to wrap up the day. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered the French Dip with a draft Kölsch.
The French Dip was outstanding. It was tender, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a classic. Paired with the crisp Kölsch, it made for a seriously satisfying meal.
The service at the bar was top-notch. I didn’t catch anyone’s name, but the team was attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced never hovering, never absent. It’s rare to feel that well taken care of during a quick solo meal, but they nailed it.
Consistently great food, polished service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Hillstone is always a win, and I’ll definitely be back.
… morePhillip Araj
I’ve had the pleasure of dining here multiple times a month over a lot of years, and I typically sit at the bar where I’m always well taken care of, especially by Joe and Paige. The food is consistently excellent, and the service never disappoints. I’m always torn between ordering the BBQ ribs or the Hawaiian ribeye—both are so good
… moreFawn Nivalen
Service was lovely, shoutout to Nils for being an amazing waiter!
The chicken sandwich’s tomato and cheese were a nice addition, but the greens were honestly disgusting.
Key lime pie was delicious.
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