Delancey Street Restaurant

Love the selection of items in the Brunch Menu. The eggs benedict is a burst flavor! Service was good, promptly taking our orders and preparing the food. The ambience is also really nice with an upscale feel. Located right next to the bay, the restaurant offers some great views. If it’s sunny, I suggest sitting in the patio.

My first experience here will definitely not be my last! The Delancey street restaurant is a must visit when coming to San Francisco!
We came here for a class field trip. My students are special needs and have never eaten in a fancy a fancy restaurant, so they made sure to accommodate all 35 of us!
The food was prepared fast and was excellent! The staff were very good with the children and even talked a little bit about themselves and how they found themselves at the Delancey street community.
One of my students said «Ms. Espitia, this is a good place for a date, I am going to take my girlfriend here. You should come back with your boyfriend.» Even a student with exceptional needs recognized what a great restaurant that was!

Such a wonderful establishment, with a great cause! I’ve been here a number of times, being a resident of the area, and have yet to be disappointed!
The menu is consistently shifting and has options to suite every palate. Great spot for a weekend brunch to sit out on their patio and take in the sunshine with views of the bay.
Service is outstanding here, and prices are more than reasonable! Would definitely recommend!

This place is only getting an additional star for the spectacular view of the Bay Bridge.
WARNING: Despite the description, THIS PLACE DOES NOT SERVE BRUNCH DURING THE WEEK!
If you’re going to an early Giants game and are planning on brunching before hand, you need to go elsewhere. This is strictly a lunch spot during the week. You can imagine someone looking forward to mimosas being extremely disappointed when she finds out they’re only served on Sundays :(

Delancey has always treated me well over the years and it hasn’t changed. Made a boob of an error and ordered the Boca burger (thinking Bison not veggie) omg!
The waiter was so considerate and offered to make me a burger. I made the mistake and asked to simply order a patty, so they did without question. 4 –6 minutes later a great big lean patty cooked med rare as I love it, and I ate every bite! Your the best! Thank you for your good works and the help you give the community.

Stumbled upon Delancey Street Restaurant while looking for a brunch place while I was in SF last month. Quickly decided to go without spending too much time reading up on it. I arrived before they opened so I sat by along the Embarcadero & decided to read up on it.
I think what’s being done through this foundation is AMAZING. Everything I read made me believe I made the right decision. That sentiment continued upon stepping inside. The host seated everyone who had gathered outside very quickly & efficiently. I sat outside, felt like I had the best seat in the house.
They bring you bagel chips & butter while you’re waiting. I also ordered a Bloody Mary. It was quite delicious. I decided to order the New Mexican omelette, which was also quite good.
I found the service to be professional & friendly. I would definitely return. Would love to try many of the other menu items!

Great sandwiches! Seriously! We had the GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM with roasted garlic & basalmic tomatoes and the REUBEN hot corned beef, gruyère cheese & sauerkraut on rye. Fantastic meal before a ball game or take it into the park.
After ordering the Rueben, I realized that I knew absolutely nothing about it, other than the fact that it’s absolutely delicious. What makes it different from that other deli favorite, pastrami? Corned beef and pastrami are both beef cuts that have been cured and cooked. But that’s where the similarity ends. Although brisket is commonly used for both, corned beef can also be made from lean round, while pastrami can also come from navel (plate) and round. Corned beef is first soaked in a salt water brine with pickling spices, then boiled.
The process for pastrami varies widely, but in general, the meat is first cured with a spice rub or soaked in brine. From that point, it’s encrusted in peppercorns, then smoked. The beef may be hot-​smoked all the way through; if not, it is then steamed or simmered.

What a sensible idea behind this restaurant and other endeavors.
Ambiance casual elegance. Staff are dressed far sharper than we casual Californians. Spotless. Service impeccable.
Food? The waiter suggested fried veggies were scrumptious.
I ordered crab cakes for dinner. Very nice.
My husband ordered the ribs. He is a conosouier of spareribs and was sorely disappointed. Not enough flavor or meat. He was still hungry after dinner and an ice cream dessert.
I ordered the suggested rum banana split. Excellent choice. I shared the whipped cream for days concoction with my hungry hubby.
I’d return. Hubby, not a chance.

I came here years ago for mother’s day dinner and the food was ok and today my food was good and the service was meh. I couldn’t substitute my potatoes for fruit, something was following in my dirty water glass and there was an error making our order and we had to wait extra long for it. The waiter did not even try to make it right by offering complementary drinks or anything.
I had New Mexico omelet that was good, the eggs were fluffy but my man’s sirloin steak was far from being a sirloin steak, ¹⁄₃ of steak was a chunk of fat and it was super thin.
Not coming back again, for $ 28 I can have better servive and food somewhere else in SF

First time and last time coming here.
Maybe this restaurant has a great rating on Unilocal because it supports a great cause, but the food here is awful and over-​priced.
I had matzoh ball soup and semi-​cold crab cakes as the main dish. The soup was unimpressive and the veggies that came with the crab cakes were cold and unsatisfying.
Both dishes tasted like something I would get in the cafeteria of a retirement home. Sorry! Just being honest. I’m sad to say. Not good.

Great restaurant with good, affordable food and that serves a wonderful purpose!
My bf and I shared the fried artichoke appetizer, gumbo, chicken saltimbocca, crème brûlée, and spiced pear dessert. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the spiced pear, though my bf liked it and said it reminded him of Christmas… However, I highly recommend the crème brûlée, as well as the gumbo and chicken saltimbocca, all of which were pretty amazing.

Delancey Street Restaurant is part of a training program for the Delancey Street Foundation which is the country’s largest self-​help residential organization for people who have hit bottom to completely rebuild their lives. Whether a tourist or a local, this is a great spot to enjoy, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.
The location, along the Embarcadero, is fantastic, on a nice day you can dine outside with views of the waterfront. We recently had a quick dinner before an event at the Delancey Street Screening Room, the place was packed with Giants fans but even with a full house, service was friendly and professional and they were able to get our meals out quickly as we were short on time. There is a very nice bar area and the restaurant has been remodeled since our last visit. Entrees were under under $ 20. I think our tab for two entrees, a beer and class of wine was about $ 50. Nice ambiance, great food, professional service at reasonable prices, you cannot go wrong!

Can’t even begin to describe the awesomeness of this place. We’ve been coming here since forever ago. It’s gorgeous inside and out. The food is delicious and fresh. The staff is impeccable. Professional and friendly as well. Brunch is my favorite, but other meals are just as amazing.

Delancey Street Restaurant is quite simply where San Francisco locals go to get good food, and great service at low prices! Its kind of annoying to read the few negative reviews from people who have champagne taste and beer wallets.
1. Ive been going to Delancey Streeet restaurant for almost 20 years and the quality of their food and service has remained consistantly good. Yes, there are times when food may be delayed but that happens in all busy restaurants that has a loyal clientele competing with walk-​ins and tourists.
2. I have watched hundreds of «trendy» restaurants open, and close their doors while Delancey Street has been in business. Locals are the bread and butter of the restaurant and both the management and the staff knows who we are.
3. The people who complained about the food not «having enough flavor». Go somewhere else! Delancey Street serves «Traditional American Food». There are plenty of fusion restaurants in the city that will dump chipotle seasoning or curry powder on your food. Restaurant have to cater to a large clientele of people with varying tastes.
4. Delancey Street is located in a parking friendly location where you can bring your entire family and the view along Bay is priceless.
To the management of Delancey Street. Please dont change a thing! The locals dont want to compete with food snobs anyway.

I feel sorry for any tourist who drops in at the Delancey, and thinks this is what San Francisco has to offer for cuisine. Additionally, I am surprised to see positive reviews here. In skimming them, it seems to me that at the very least the food and service is inconsistent.
I’m hoping the Delancey will listen to these negative reviews. There is no reason the food can’t be better.
We had dinner here.
The space, though not very up-​to date, is pleasant. Management could stand to spend a few dollars to freshen up the plastic covers for the menus. They are old, and crinkled, and do not instill confidence in the reader.
Our waiter, though very sweet and well-​meaning, was not able to answer many of the questions I had about food, and had to run back and forth from the kitchen for answers.
I sent back the warmed olive appetizer. It was obscenely salty. We were told,“That’s how it’s served,” when our waiter communicated with the kitchen. Not our waiter’s words. The sweet and spicy cauliflower app, drowning in some sriracha mixture, was pedestrian, at best.
Our fish was drowning in oil on the plate. My swordfish, though fresh, was over cooked. The celery root purée was so bland that it was inedible. The cucumber garnish with spiced butter floret had time traveled from the ’80’s. I was assured that the focaccia, was fresh and delicious. Ok, so they got the bread right.
The wine and cocktails were quite nice. No complaints there.
They have such a lovely spot here on the water, it’s a shame to waste the real estate with mediocre food.

Oh my god what a awesome dinner. My wife had the pork chop… rad… that’s all I have to say. I had the pizaoli … awesome. Mom had the scallops.. zowwwwww… great. Dad had the salmon… super.
The service was impeccable… hands down the best dining experience on my trip. Smashed the service at the Blackhawk grill in upscale danville. The adventure continues… Desert is coming…

I really like this restaurant. The customer service is excellent. The food is very good. The prices this restaurant charges are very reasonable. I visited this place a few times. I really liked their Bloody Mary. It had the right amount of alcohol, and it was not too spicy. I think their BBQ Ribs was very good. The meat was moist and tender. I also like their Bourbon Glazed Rib Eye steak. It too was tender and full of flavor. I also liked their sweet potato pie. The portion was big, and you can taste the sweet potato in the pie. Everything else on their menu was pretty solid. I have not found anything that I was completely disappointed with. I would definitely come to this place again.

Great food & service ! Nice view. Excellent program helping those in need. Excellent training & accountability.

They have a nice dining room and the best service I have ever had in San Francisco

The food is fine, but the service is not good! Not very friendly for one person! On the weekends, it’s very crowded!

One of the best lunchtime restaurant experiences of my life, 2 weeks in a row. If I could I would do 10 stars for the last two meals I’ve had here. Totally respectful and quick service. The arugula beet salad is great but the kale brussel sprout salad is better. Get it with some extra lemon juice!

We had a great meal here! We had just left super bowl city and we were all very hungry. So we walked into Delancey’s for a bite to eat. It was 30 min before closing and they were more than happy to have us. We never felt rushed and we were able to enjoy our meals. Great food and Great service.

I came here for brunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! The servers are incredibly friendly & attentive, and the prices are on the lower side for your typical SF brunch.
I ordered the omelet with spinach and egg and also shared an order of banana pancakes with my friend. My egg dish was good — plenty of food and very tasty. The pancakes were also so yummy! Best of all, the portion was HUGE for only $ 8. We had leftovers to take home after eating as much as we could.
They have a pretty spacious dining space and we didn’t really have to wait. I am planning to make it one of my go-​to nearby brunch places since I live in Soma.

A very solid 4 stars!
If you’re looking for a nice place for a meal in San Francisco’s Embarcadero water front area and dont want to pay a crazy amount Delancey Street is the spot! It has all the characteristics of a white table cloth fine dining restaurant but with out the prices!
There is a really nice out door patio and private dining rooms for large groups. A group of 6 friends came here before the Metallica concert the day before superbowl and this was a great place for dinner. There was a great selection of beers and a great selection of hearty dishes. Most of us went with the half pound bacon burger and it was delicious. We also had the onion rings and calamari.
Overall service was on point, the location was central AT&T Park, the Embarcadero and shopping.

We chose Delancey Street Restaurant for its patio to enjoy the beautiful day, but unfortunately the patio was closed. However, our overall experience was definitely positive.
The location is prime, right on The Embarcadero and the venue itself is large, with separate rooms for private parties. The vibe seems very classic and old school but never came off as pretentious.
There was no wait as the place was not even half full. I personally enjoyed the peace and quiet. Service was courteous and swift, if not a little stiff. The food was surprisingly very reasonably priced! My omelet was decent but the potatoes were cold and did not seem fresh at all.
I just love what the Delancey Street Foundation stands for. As part of that, they utilize this restaurant in order to train individuals who have hit rock bottom (such as homeless or ex-​convicts) and are looking for a way to better their lives. Truly honorable in my book, even if the potatoes were cold.
Unilocal 100 Challenge — 2016 [7/​100]

Every course was excellent. I can’t remember the last time that happened to me, at any price.
Staff was genuine and helpful. An excellent experience at a very reasonable price.
Lamb shank was the best I ever had, and I’ve had many. Desert, coffee, wine. All great.
I’m a fan.

Remodeled last year and when they reopened the place looked exactly the same. Only difference was everything on the menu is ²⁄₃ dollars more!
The food is really really mediocre at best. — and that’s being nice!
Go for breakfast (not so bad) or beers and sit on patio.

Yum! Went for brunch on Saturday. Great brisket sandwich and latkes! It felt like a little bit of NYC in SF. Nice drink list too. If you’re in the mood for some Jewish-​ish food, give it a try!

Very solid restaurant, with attentive staff, and very reasonable prices. It is also one of the few restaurants I know to offer Honig’s excellent sauvignon blanc by the glass. Convenient to the ballpark, and easily accessible via Muni (there is a Metro stop practically out front).

Came here with the lady to get brunch. Found out that she had been here before with her former employer for a Christmas dinner. So, when she saw where we were going she was excited.
There were not too many people here when we arrived so seating was prompt. The menu was not too fluffy which was nice considering a lot of the restaurants in the area tend to have puffed menus!
I order the salmon and my lady ordered some kind of omelette. I also had a coke a while she had some coffee.
The people here seemed to be enjoying their meals. The mix of people here made for some interesting conversations as well! (Private conversations can be heard when you SPEAK LOUDLY!!! Making the conversation not that PRIVATE).
When the food arrived I was ready. I was somewhat surprised to see such a small portion of salmon but I guess that is how you fool people I guess!!! The corn was good though.
The omelette that my lady ordered was good even though she didn’t finish the whole thing.
My only issue was the payment. I gave the server/​waiter my card and he said there was a problem with my card. That seemed odd especially when I received my card back it was BENT!!! SERIOUSLY!!! So, I paid with another card and went to the bank afterwards and they informed me of the mishandling of my card by this particular business. Apparently, it was a bad swipe of my card on the part of the waiter! He most likely swiped my card to aggressively and almost broke my card, SLOW THE HECK DOWN!!! Secondly, my card is now partially bent thanks to him. WAY TO GO DUDE!!! SMH all day because of this.
Anyway, the food was good. Not a blow you out of the ballpark kind of meal but enough to hit the spot until dinner! Will have to come back again for another meal to give my final verdict on this establishment. But, I would recommend this place.
#tastethecornandbereborn

Big portions, delicious food, and great service — what else can you ask for in a restaurant! I guess wallet-​friendly prices, but Delancey Street Restaurant checks that box too. My friend and I went for Sunday brunch here, and there wasn’t much of a wait, which was great.
Our meal started off with some bagel chips, which were just good. The chips are made from a variety of bagels too, such as plain and cinnamon raisin. The highlight of the meal was my Southwestern Chicken Hash, which was shredded chicken with potatoes, topped with two perfectly poached eggs, paired with salsa and guacamole. It was flavorful and the combination of eggs and hash was genius since the hash soaked up the egg yolk. My friend really enjoyed her omelette too, so two thumbs up from us!

I came here for drinks at the bar late on a weeknight. Although I did not get to experience the full restaurant experience, the bartender was very friendly, and the beer selection was good and reasonable.
My friend who lives in town also briefed me on the foundation, which I think is a great idea. I hope to return someday and try the full menu.

A proposta do restaurante é linda. É o lado prático de uma programa de inclusão social de uma ong de pessoas que não tiveram muitas chances na vida. Então são dadas oportunidade de trabalho a ex-​presidiários, por exemplo.
Assim, não raro você pode notar uma tatuagem antiga em alguns dos garçons, ou simplesmente seu olhar simples, com muita educação.
A comida é deliciosa e barata, justamente para incentivar uma gorjeta acima das expectativas, que será revertida para o funcionários.
Sâo práticos típicos da cozinha americana muito bem servidos vale a pena a visita sempre que estiver em São Francisco.
Eles também têm uma sala reservada caso queira reservar para um grupo grande de aniversário ou negócios.

PERFECT LOCATION. The restaurant is far enough from the piers that you don’t get the busy tourist crowd but close enough that you can see the water and the bridge. Sit outside on a nice day! Sit outside on a chilly day! (they have heaters). The view is perfect. Metered parking next to the restaurant was something like 50 cents for 2 hours. Drive instead of Über!
They serve the perfect amount of food. I had the crab cakes– 4 cakes with sweet mango and a bean salsa. I liked the mango more than the black bean.
They have multiple large private rooms in the back. Perfect place for a large family dinner? YES. I’ll be back for brunch!

The server David B was awesome! He was so easy going and very accommodating. The food was also really reasonably priced and pretty good. Definitely coming back. Cheers

I continue to be a fan of this new iteration of Delancey Street. The flavors of the dishes are exquisite. At lunch, that half-​pound burger can hold it’s own against Alta, Marlowe or any of the other big boys in town. At dinner, my friend is crazy about the spaghetti and I am partial to the sole with crispy kale and mushed up Yukon gold potatoes. At first, the kale is a bit confusing, but just trust the menu and let the flavors combine and I think you’ll be as happy as I was. The halibut that was fish of the day was so fresh and so meaty that I went back for another round. Again — I’m thinking pureed fennel??, but the flavors just melt together for a deliciousness that can’t quite be described. The person putting the menu together has an amazing knack for creating a memorable dish — don’t push anything aside, just allow it to happen!

Been here dozens of times and love the beautiful garden tables just off the Embarcadero. Their smoked salmon platter (with capers) is the lunch I order most often and the chocolate Italian soda is a big treat. Nice people gather here, & the service after you order at the counter is smooth.
I only wish they would add a second bathroom. A mother waiting with her child with three adults behind her is a sign that there’s an obvious problem merely awaiting a practical solution.

Affordable and scrumptious food, wonderful service, a spectacular waterfront view, and all for a good cause? I’m sold!
Three of us came for Sunday brunch. Loved the fresh colorful flowers on the table. We all got mimosas, which were great for the price! I ordered the Southwestern chicken hash which was unlike anything I’ve ever had before. The chicken hash was cooked in a huge patty with potatoes and veggies, and served with poached eggs, guac, and salsa. So freakin’ delicious! Don’t miss this. My BFF ordered the Mama’s omelette which she also enjoyed. Our server was a sweetie. My meal was under $ 20 — what a steal!
Overall, had a lovely dining experience at Delancey. After eating here I read more about the Delancey Street Foundation, and it’s seriously amazing. For more info check out: