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(415) 777-5626
Pier 30
San Francisco,
CA
94105
37.7874
-122.4032
Neighborhoods: South Beach, Central East
Last updated 10.15.11
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What People Are Saying About Red's Java House
Featured Review
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In Short – Perched over the bay at Pier 30, where it has been since 1923, the pine-paneled shack has a prime view of the Bay Bridge. The clientele includes bug-spattered bikers, beefy dock workers and nearby condo dwellers, all with a taste for beer and the most basic and inexpensive of lunches. The menu features hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, fries and a few basic sandwiches. Drinks include coffee, soda and beer.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- On a warm day, sit at one of the tables on the back deck.
- Know Before You Go:
- The business hours here vary according to season so be sure to call. The restaurant is closed from December 24th through January 2nd.
03/01/10
Hope your shots are up to date
by CitysearchUser at Citysearch
The lack of total hygienic practices in this place makes me want to run, not walk, to my doctor's office for shots for every communicable disease out there.
Some of the offenses?
1) A barman that does not wash his hands after using the bathroom and proceeded to make 3 bloody mary's all while fingering the olives, limes, etc. on the drinks
2) A bathroom that could walk away on its own, it's so nasty
3) Kitchen staff that is eating food (and licking their fingers) WHILE they're cooking your food.
The health department needs to get in here ASAP and enforce some changes! Eat here at your own risk!!!
- Cons: Nasty, nasty, nasty
03/24/09
Great cheap dive restaurant
by juna at Citysearch
Just a down right good freaking deal for a cheap place to eat after a cray work-out.
If you're into bloddy marys, the back bar has a spicy kick-butt version of this.
- Pros: Food & View
- Cons: No Service - but that's the fun
02/26/07
If you have to try it, stay outside!
by guida8 at Citysearch
Excellent location and View! Too Bad the service is rude and slow. Not to mention the restroom is one of the
filthiest I've ever seen. Food quality is average at best. Too bad, once had an excellent reputation. Who cares about price go to someplace sanitarty.
- Pros: Low Prices
- Cons: Filthy premises.
11/20/06
A San Francisco Landmark
by newguysfo at Citysearch
I think this place still deserves it's status as a must see SF landmark. It's really popular with the lunch crowd. There's a picture on the wall showing that Red's was there while the Bay Bridge was originally being built. I used to come here with my kids for lunch while they were in kindergarten, and now they are in their twenties. I went there when Red was still working, albeit getting on in age. So , yeah, it's not the same without him. And Back then I fed the family for about 5 bucks. So, yeah, it's more expensive now... so is SF real estate. But it's still a value. Get the burgers, the sandwiches, combination meals with fries and a drink. Remember you can substitute soft drinks for the beer if you're not into alcohol. You can get chips instead of fries, and the fish and chips can be had for a change. And in the old days I just sat on the edge of the pier and threw my excess bread to the pigeons and gulls, but now you can sit on the patio and watch all the chinese ships arrive in SF Bay full and leave empty.
- Pros: Enjoy the history and the view and it's fast
- Cons: OK, the food is not gormet, you get what you pay for
05/20/06
i love reds
by bettifinch at Citysearch
no frills for sure. Lots of outside seating on some of those great sunny afternoons. THe fish & chips is real tasty! Burgers are good. Everything is inexpensive, and they make great bloody marys!
- Pros: cheap, tasty, good drinks
- Cons: pidgeons!
