SAMS American Eatery

We are an "All American Diner" serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with generous Happy Hours from 3-6 p.m. on weekdays. We focus on offering high home-made quality comfort food with reasonable price and use fresh local organic produce to enhance the flavors of our food.

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  • Phone

    (415) 626-8590

  • Website

    samssf.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

1220 Market St (8th St) San Francisco , CA 94102 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 77


Keywords:

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George Lee

I eat here at least three times a week. Food is good, nice portions, service and staff are great. Big tip for visitors attending the show next door at the theatre . Please plan ahead it gets very busy.

Ericha Fabay

If you are in a rush to grab a bit to eat before a show at the Orpheum Theater , I highly recommend this restaurant . The Korean tacos and breakfast options are tops! They poached my eggs to perfection

Kirk Herlitz

Hard to pick a single tip. Everything is so good here. Crispiest hashbrowns I've ever had. Awesome patty melt . French Dip is delicious. Homemade meatloaf is amazing with great mashed potatoes !

Andrea Reyna

Burgers and Korean dishes are tasty! I love their themed dishes for what’s showing at the SHN Orpheum . It’s a great pre-show place to dine.

Pamela Wagner

Went with a group of people before seeing a play at the Orpheum . The place was packed, but don't let that deter you, we waited only 5 minutes. Once seated we got our food promptly. Excellent portions .

Ken Athey

A great diner to hit before the theatre/Orpheum or the local community theatres . Good food and served by a friendly staff .

Chris Kantarjiev

I asked the waiter if I should get the meat loaf or steak frites . He didn't hesitate: "meat loaf ". I am totally happy that advice.

Josh Babetski

Jakob waited on me and was very friendly and conversational. Place has the old diner vibe you don't see as much any more. Burger was solid; beer on tap .

hinyan wong

Was going to order a burger but ended up ordering the Korean taco . Pretty good. Enjoyed it. A real find in the Civic Center.

Vincent Pardue

If you like Korean food , try the Korean tacos ! Your choice of spicy pork or bulgoki, w/ red chili sauce , lettuce & pico de gallo , topped with sour cream . Comes with a serving of cilantro rice . Try it!

Wren Moreaux

Literally everything is amazing here! It's become my daily breakfast place! Great food, great people, great everything!

Wendy A.

The staff are friendly and proactive in service! The food will fill u up!! Try French toast mmmmm

Mel

Quick service . Free Wifi . Polite & friendly staff . Great food at a reasonable price. Anything you want, how you want it....Just ask.

Keith

New, much smaller menu. Chicken fried steak and pasta are both gone, and many prices are up. Wifi is still on, though, so all is not lost.

Drew Matthews

Bacon and eggs ! Standard diner fare good prices with attentive service .

Michael Lee

Nice serving, kind people, delicious meatloaf !

Maryam Aly

Delicious food. Big portions . Rarely a wait. In short , this place is great.

Rajesh Ramanan

Get the sliders ... Cooked to a perfect medium rare, grilled onions , pillowy bun to soak up all the goodness. Served with fresh fries - tdf

The Bold Italic

Ask the cook, who makes 300 to 400 breakfasts a day, if he has ever broken a yolk . He will say no, and you will believe him. Read more

Kristina Arden-Wen

Great place to stop for a delicious and quick breakfast . Forget Starbucks, this is the place!

Miguel Valero

Try huevos rancheros on fridays. ...you will not miss México for a while

Carolina Angeles

This place is great for breakfast and dinner . The Korean tacos are definitely worth a try.

Ian Huffman

Delicious corn beef hash and Jalapeño breakfast sausage !

@krisXXL

Was gonna take a picture of the amazing rare bacon burger but it disappeared b4 I could! Fresh chuck at this place!

Alex Hernandez

Get the bomb burrito . I like to substitute the sausage for avocado . Delicious.

Alan Fung

Breakfast , omelets , burgers and sandwiches

Jesse Palmer

A must for anyone performing at the Orpheum (you get a discount !). Get the korean tacos !!

Josh Babetski

The Jerry Cakes are amazeballs.

Cristina

Good food. The french toast were really good.

Leticia Villalobos

May take a while before you get a table so come early if you plan on being some where

Erwin Lagmay

It was good !!!!. The people there r nice I go there 2 order there Loco Moco .

Brendan Conron

The breakfast burrito is to die for

David Karle

The California omelet is great ????

Thomas Outt

They fix a fine breakfast that is not greasy. Best deal for the dollar.

Trever Florko

This place is a DIAMOND in the rough. The neighborhood may be sketchy but this place is a great respite. :-)

Keith

Name changed again. Roast beef is a poor cut poorly cut. "Horseradish " is perhaps mayo that was stored on the same shelf as a root for a few hours, making Horsey Sauce seem aggressive. #weaksauce.

Thomas Outt

Have a hearty breakfast to provide the energy required to restore the Greek Monarchy!

Emre Havan

Best cheesecake I've ever had..

Leticia Villalobos

eat at your own risk.hair in food,black things in your drinks,seating tight,severs pick up the food to take to tables where people wait a long crowded wait to b seated,can't fit everything bad on here

Travis A

You have got to try the Korean Tacos there great.

denise tan

try the eggs Benedict with hash browns . possibly one of the best I've ever had

Eric Ledermann

He veggie omelet is amazing!!! And the owner knows what she's doing.

Wilfred Wong

Deviled egg ; little plates

Andrey Klen

Teriyaki 's good

Anas Qtiesh

Get the Korean tacos . Amazing!

Yesenia Jimenez

The chicken fried steak is off the hook! :)

Jose Del Corral

Great food, nice people!

Geoff Trimpol

The fresh fruit bowl is yummy! It's disappearing fast in the picture...

Sarah Ragland

Get the crab melt sandwich , it is unbelievable.

Kelly Strodl

You already know how I care for you Sams. Greatest hashbrowns , maybe greatest breakfast , in the city . Read more

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