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What People Are Saying About Red's Java House
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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.
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
The Details on Red's Java House
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.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
