Red's Java House
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 777-5626
- Cross Street:
- Between Embarcadero and Bryant Street
- Hours:
- Mon 6am-4pm, Tue-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm
Editorial Review for Red's Java House – by Citysearch Editors
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.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasOn a warm day, sit at one of the tables on the back deck.
Know Before You GoThe business hours here vary according to season so be sure to call. The restaurant is closed from December 24th through January 2nd.
User Reviews for Red's Java House
02/26/2007 Posted by guida8
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.
11/20/2006 Posted by newguysfo
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
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