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Alfred's Steakhouse

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#513 of 2,950 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Average price*: $ 80
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
  • Address: 659 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Phone:  (415) 781-7058
  • Fax:  (415) 397-1928
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3 of 5 stars
Forest Hills, NY
Nov 17, 2008

Alfred's has seen better days. The decor is still very classy and "old school", the service is hit or miss, and the steaks are simply not as advertised. I've been bringing clients to Alfred's on and off for the past 15 years and after my last meal (Friday night), I just can't see coming back. Truth be told, Alfred's is... more

5 of 5 stars
Cheltenham ,England
Aug 18, 2008

Went here for dinner on my daughter's 17th birthday. Upmarket steakhouse which looks nothing from outside but was a lovely evening. we had a special mid week menu which was delicious and all steaks were melt in the mouth tender. Service was very attentive and my daughter's desert came complete on a happy birthday plate with a candle as our... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

I believe this is a "historic" restaurant in SF. Been here for a school function. - They served great steaks. more

3 of 5 stars
Edmonton, Canada
Jun 14, 2008

The quality of the steak was good (I ordered ribeye) but it was under seasoned. When my steak arrived it was overcooked (but I later remembered the waiter didn't even ask me how I'd like my steak done. So by the time my second steak arrived my boyfriend was almost done his steak. The service was okay maybe it would've... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 10, 2008

Old School Feel with the painted walls & ornate swan faucet fixtures in the ladies bathroom. Excellent svc. Steak was good. Dessert selection, not so good. more

4 of 5 stars
Corona del Mar, CA
Sep 8, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Alfred's is the classic old school steakhouse in San Francisco. It is the SF equivilent of Musso & Frank in LA. I usually get the Chicago Bone in Rib Eye, and that is consistently the best steak I have any place, but once in a while (like my last trip) I opt for the Tuscan style steak and that steak... more

Jun 25, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

We ordered off the menu the State dinner $38/pp - 8 oz. Filet, Salad, bread, Au Gratin Potato bake and creamed spinach plus dessert. Our waiter was terrible. Made snide remarks - seemed to focus on the larger groups and not on us. We ordered sauce with the steaks (they offered a variety) and the food came out with no... more

Jun 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Awesome place. Takes you back in time. Waiters very knowledgeable, great service. The food is delicious, no frills... just meats done great, potatoes to die for, and fabulous creamed spinach. more

1 of 5 stars
Denver, Colorado
Jan 3, 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

We stumbled onto Alfred's expecting great steaks for 4 hungry people. We walk in and the place looks cute, old school, red leather, but it's hard to get past the "cat litter" smell. Although the place was empty except for 1 table, the hostess made us feel like lower class because we didn't have reservations. She proceeded to sit us... more

5 of 5 stars
Miam Beach, FL
Nov 6, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We went on Sunday night on Nov. 5, and what a great time we had> The place is great, great seating, great ambience, even better...the food is amazing! Crab Cakes yes!! Great City dinner special for $30. We had two apps, a giant steak with sides and a bottle of wine for $80. Seriously first class attention from our waiter.... more

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Alfred's Steakhouse Address

659 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 781-7058 Fax: (415) 397-1928
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.