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Joe's Cable Car Restaurant

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#394 of 2,927 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Hamburgers
  • Average price*: £ 11 ($ 20)
  • Neighbourhood: Peninsula
  • Address: 4320 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • Phone:  (415) 334-6699
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1 of 5 stars
Stockton, ca
3 Oct 2008

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is a show I watch religiously and I always wished that I could go to some of those restaurants featured. So, I saw that episode on the Food Channel featuring this restaurant and I got excited. I mean, I live about an hour and a half away from San Francisco and I planned a trip to... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
20 Jul 2008

It was ok but definately not worth the price. I've had much better for much cheaper. I'll try it again though maybe the cook just wasn't on his game when I was there. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
5 Jun 2008

great burgers. bit on the pricey side but unlike chains, it's quality meat and you can have it cooked like a steak. food network ruined it by spreading the word around. now it's full of hipsters more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
7 May 2008

It was OK, very loud b/c lots of young kids. Burger-good/Burger bun-boring. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
27 Apr 2008

Seriously the best burger I've ever had more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
22 Apr 2008

Probably the best burger I've had on the west coast. It was a bit of a ride getting there from the ballpark but it was worth it! more

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1 of 5 stars
Trabuco Canyon, California
27 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We drove 2/3 of the way across town to try Joe's after seeing it on the Food Network. We finally got there (it's not in a nice part of town) only to find an nearly empty restaurant with an indifferent staff. The cheapest burger on the menu is $10 and it is ala carte (no fries, chips, or anything and... more

26 Feb 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

This is a place you should see at least once when visiting SF. Saw the restaurnat featured on a TV food channel and decided to give it a try when we visited the city. A WISE decision! Very competent service in a unique setting. Met the owner "Joe" who is probably in his 60's give or take. Very friendly and... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
20 Nov 2007

Best burgers I've ever had. more

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Joe's Cable Car Restaurant Address

4320 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 334-6699
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.