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(415) 441-2244
2323 Polk St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.798
-122.4221
Neighborhoods: Russian Hill, Northeast
Years in business
Established in 1974
Hours:
Saturday To Sunday From 10:00 AM To 03:00 PM Monday To Sunday From 05:30 PM To 11:00 PM
Price:
$
Last updated 6.23.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Rex Cafe
Featured Review
Lorraine Sanders
Contributor
In Short – Weekends draw a steady stream of neighborhood residents who come for bloody marys, four variations on classic eggs Benedict and specialties like the Rex waffle topped with Grand Marnier, strawberries and whipped cream. Nightly dinner inside the red-walled cafe means down-home dishes like meat loaf and the signature old-fashioned pot roast served at wooden tables arranged around a central bar. Large mirrors and work from local artists grace the walls.
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- On sunny days, dog owners often bring their furry friends to brunch and snag seats at the outdoor tables.
- What to Drink:
- Regulars rave about the bloody marys.
04/12/08
Nice
by bunhole at Citysearch
Ah Sh*% all I can say is fried chicken and waffles. Good stuff.
- Pros: Great food and drinks
- Cons: sometimes annoying crowd
07/13/07
Bland Food, Bad Service
by sfcitygal6 at Citysearch
I was a regular at the Rex cafe for four years. I went back after the remodel. The place looked nice but it no longer had a comfortable, neighborhood feel. The portions were tiny and the prices were much higher. My friend and I ordered four dishes and it wasn't enough for us. We also got bread and when we asked for butter and olive oil, our waitress replied "The Chef doesn't want you to have butter." I laughed and asked if the Chef was paying for our meal. The waitress proceeded to be rude after telling us that she forgot to place our order. After waiting for more than an hour, our meal arrived. What a joke! 6 pieces of bland gnocchi and a bland burger soaked in grease! Needless to say, we paid our bill and left and went to Za on Hyde for dinner. We won't be back.
- Pros: banana tree and other plants
- Cons: rude service, greasy bland food, arrogant chef, high prices, small portions
06/04/07
Nice improvement!
by monfisch at Citysearch
So I read somewhere in the SF Chronicle that the former chef de cuisine from La Folie was moving to the Rex. A bunch of us decided to go to try out the new food. It is so much better than the lack luster burgers and pork chop with polenta stodge from before. It's cute and fun food. The southern fried poussin and waffles had me rolling.
- Pros: food, ambience
- Cons: parking
06/04/07
New chef, new menu, GREAT food!
by sjnykki at Citysearch
The Rex recently closed for 10 days to remodel the dining room and bar. They were also joined by a new chef John Pauley. The menu has also been completely revamped. I went there on re-opening night last Friday and liked it so much, I went back the next night with more friends! Everything I ordered on the menu was wonderful. The dishes are imaginative and fun, they are perfect for sharing so everyone can get a taste of each item. Just like before, the bar is great and the wine list has some really tasty additions! You have to try the chicken and waffles, the linguini with english peas, the pork belly, the fries (!!) and the chocolate cupcake dessert!! Actually, try everything, you will not be disappointed. The prices have not changed significantly, so this is still a reasonable meal considering the neighborhood and the quality of the food you're eating.
- Pros: Food, full bar, relaxed
- Cons: Parking
09/25/06
Food was great, but service not
by sfnative78 at Citysearch
I dined here for brunch recently and must say that I was surprised. The brunch food was good...make sure to try a bloody mary! But unfortunately, the service was lacking. The wait to get a table wasn't long at all, but once seated it took 15 minutes for the server to make it over to our table. When asked the server for water (which had to do twice), didn't receive them until after the meals had been dropped off. It took another 15 minutes for the server to bring us the bill once we had finished eating.
- Pros: brunch
- Cons: slow service
