Looking for a delicious traditional American meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top traditional American spots around San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. House of Prime Rib
Topping the list is House of Prime Rib. Located at 1906 Van Ness Ave. in Nob Hill, this classic steakhouse is the most popular traditional American restaurant in San Francisco, boasting four stars out of 6,966 reviews on Yelp. Open for dinner seven days a week, House of Prime Rib specializes in roast beef carved tableside and accompanied by traditional fixings and sides.
2. Dottie's True Blue Cafe
Next up is SoMa's Dottie's True Blue Cafe, situated at 28 Sixth St. (at the corner of Sixth and Stevenson streets). The daytime eatery, which has been featured on Food Network, serves sweet and savory breakfast favorites, as well as burgers, sandwiches and salads. Check out Dottie's fresh baked goods, like the homemade cornbread and chipotle jam. With four stars out of 4,425 reviews on Yelp, this spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern, a traditional American spot in the Financial District, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 3,820 Yelp reviews. With a vintage, turn-of-the-20th-century decor, Wayfare Tavern offers classics like steaks, burgers and seafood. Head over to 558 Sacramento St. (at the corner of Sacramento and Leidesdorff streets) to see for yourself.
4. Sweet Maple
Over in the Western Addition, check out Sweet Maple, which has earned four stars out of 3,522 reviews on Yelp. You can find the breakfast and brunch spot — which serves up omelets, Benedicts, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and more, made with locally sourced organic ingredients — at 2101 Sutter St. (near the corner of Sutter and Steiner streets).
5. Tommy's Joynt
Finally, there's Tommy's Joynt, another Western Addition favorite, with four stars out of 2,821 reviews. The bar and barbecue spot offers platters and sandwiches featuring roast beef, brisket, pulled pork and more. Stop by 1101 Geary Blvd. (just off Van Ness Avenue) to hit it up next time you're in the mood.
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