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Alfred's Steakhouse

659 Merchant St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 781-7058
Fax: (415) 397-1928
Alfred's Steakhouse
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Kearny Street
Specialties:
Steak
Hours:
Tue-Fri 11:30am-9pm, Sat-Mon 5pm-9pm

Message from Alfred's Steakhouse

Alfred's Steakhouse

SF's staple for fine dining, special occasions, and the finest steaks.

  • Online reservations
  • Private rooms
  • Perfect for events

Conveniently located in San Francisco's Financial District... up the alley from the Transamerica Pyramid.

Since 1928, Alfred's has served the finest, mouthwatering, aged mesquite broiled steaks from the very best Midwestern corn-fed cattle. Such specialties as the kingly porterhouse, the magnificent chateaubriand, the flavorful Chicago rib steak, as well as fresh salmon fillets, and the broiled rack of lamb offer our guests a true culinary treat.

We have one of the largest single malt scotch lists in the Bay Area. Select from over 100 labels of scotch or over 130 wines in Alfred's bar.

Join us for lunch, dinner, or a drink in the bar.

Paid advertisement by Alfred's Steakhouse.

Editorial Review for Alfred's Steakhouse – by Patricia-Anne Tom

The Scene
Set in an alley and seemingly back in time, this masculine steakhouse is a respite for those seeking steak and stellar service. Generous pours from the bartender make the crowd of mostly business diners feel like regulars. Red leather booths, burgundy walls and plush carpet heighten the historic charm.

The Food
Aged beef is the star, so no matter the cut, it is served in its natural state unless diners request a pepper, garlic, bearnaise or chimichurri sauce. Using Alfred's Steak, a 20-ounce, bone-in New York cut, as a gauge, it is doubtful diners will leave hungry. The Tuscan T-bone, sitting atop a bed of spinach, is wonderfully tender, with hints of rosemary and garlic. And non-beef-eaters need not fret; a grilled-eggplant vegetable plate, seafood and fettuccine Alfredo are on the menu. Two generously portioned sides--a choice between garlic mashers, baked potato, french fries, ravioli, creamed spinach or fresh vegetables--accompany all entrees.

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Insider Tips

Parking

Parking for three hours is complimentary with validation at the Hilton Hotel garage (on Washington St).

The Extras

There are four private dining rooms with seating for 10 to 80 guests.

Know Before You Go

There's a $20-per-7.50-ml corkage fee (except on Mondays), as well as a $3.50-per-person fee charged for desserts not purchased from Alfred's.

User Reviews for Alfred's Steakhouse

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/01/2008 Posted by james60

You really cant go too wrong at Alfreds,and the 41 dollar special menu is a great deal.you can chose soup(split pea was tasty) or salad(most people get the Caesar)You can chose either the New york or Ribeye(or the lamb) and both are HUGE and cooked just right.The only weak link is the deserts which are just so-so.All in all,its a great place when you crave a great steak plus it has a cool,old-fashioned decor and vibe.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

3 Star Rating: Average

06/16/2008 Posted by rtzade

I took my girlfriend to Alfred's but we both weren't that happy with the food. The service A+(I'm server my self). Timing of every single thing were just right. Good coctails. I would like to tell you what exactly what I had but it was so boring and tastless, I can't even remeber it! I would never go this place again since there is far better steakhouses in the city! Oh by the way those uncooked meat by the entrance kind of freaky! It ruined my girlfriends appetite!

Pros: Coctails, service

Cons: boring and way too expensive food for its quality

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

Mesquite-grilled, corn-fed beef is the highlight at this historic steakhouse.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Parking for three hours is complimentary with validation at the Hilton Hotel garage (on Washington St).

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Tue-Fri 11:30am-9pm
  • Sat-Mon 5pm-9pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Steakhouse

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Notable Wine List
  • Open 7 Days
  • Romantic Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Hotel Dining
  • Online Reservations
  • Private Rooms
  • Business Dining
  • Happy Hour
  • Bar Scene
  • Special Occasion Dining

Specialty ratings for Alfred's Steakhouse

Specialty Rating  
Steak 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  

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