Flipper's, A Gourmet Hamburger Place

3.5 star rating
613 reviews Rating Details

Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch  [Edit]

482 Hayes St
(between Gough St & Octavia St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley
(415) 552-8880
Hours:

Mon-Thu, Sun 7 am - 10 pm

Fri-Sat 7 am - 11 pm

Good for Kids:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Free
Good For:
Lunch
Alcohol:
Beer & Wine Only
Drive-Thru:
No
Noise Level:
Average
Ambience:
Casual
Has TV:
Yes
Caters:
No
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Review Highlights   

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"I chose the curly fries which were awesome as well." (in 114 reviews)
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"It's a great place to be able to sit on a sunny day." (in 29 reviews)
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"The Papa Flip is also pretty sweet with onions and bacon." (in 12 reviews)
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  • Review from Deborah C.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    1/30/2012 2 Check-ins Here

    A great place in Hayes Valley to grab delicious burgers and steak fries.  Take a the opportunity to sit outside on their spacious patio on a nice sunny day! *sizzle sizzle*

    Visit this joint and try the following burgers:
    -Taste of Russia: mushrooms, caramelized onions
    -Clipper Flipper: avocado, bacon
    -Maui Sweet: Canadian bacon, pineapple, teriiyaki sauce  

    Great atmosphere, friendly service. You get tasty and quality food on what you pay.

    Side tip:
    They serve brunch on the weekend until 4PM. I still need to try, so I will come back here on another sunny day in San Francisccooooooo.

    Happy Yelping!

  • Review from Kelly T.

    Berkeley, CA

    3.0 star rating
    1/23/2012

    The burgers are pretty good, but then again, burgers are pretty darn good most places!
    I think that it is a small stretch to call them Gourmet, but they are decent burgers and they do have just about any kind of burger you'd like.

    My favorite is anything with avocado and bacon on it. Yum yum.
    They do offer take out, but in my experience, you enjoy their fries better piping hot.
    There is some outdoor seating, and if the weather is nice, I recommend you grab a seat out there.

  • Review from Sue G.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    1/3/2012

    We were meeting up with family in the city, and our eating was out of sync. (you know, where some people just ate, and you are famished, and have to eat NOW to get caught up with everyone else's eating schedule)  So, I see Flippers, and decided to try it.
    There was really nothing gourmet about the burgers, but the worst part of our experience was the waitress.  Even though we gave her a complete order, I don't know if she couldn't understand us, or what, but we had to repeat ourselves several times.  When she asked me how I wanted my veggie burger cooked,  I was sure we were in for a very messed-up order.
    The order came back correctly, but our waitress did not.  She was so busy filling up catsup bottles,she didn't even come back to us  until we were done eating and waiting for our bill.  When she got to our table, it was obvious we were done, but she started filling our water glasses.  In the mean time, I observed another waitress bring in a dog bowl from outside, dump it, wipe it, and then serve food with her dog-germie hands,  Yuck.
    I think the waitresses may be over-worked as they had to bus the tables as well as serve food and that is why 2 stars instead of 1.
    The food was ok, but not worth the price for the bad service that came along with it.

  • Review from Shelly S.

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    Marin, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/28/2012

    I met a friend for lunch before the ballet, and the Stacks up the street was too crowded, so we wandered down the street and checked out the Flipper's menu.  It had a variety of choices and it was a beautiful afternoon, so the outdoor seating sealed the deal.  I'm vegetarian, so I ordered a garden patty w/feta cheese, pepperocini and red onions with curly fries.  OMG - the best garden burger and fries I have had in years!!  My friend had the Mediterranean crepe and also raved about it.  The service was also excellent.  I highly recommend Flipper's - burgers, sandwiches, salads, crepes, nice outdoor seating in a little side yard complete with tree and fountain and great prices.  A happy discovery!

  • Review from Elizabeth G.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    12/2/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I'm a burger enthusiast.  There is no other meal as perfect and comforting. Flipper's is one stop on my quest to find the best burger in SF...

    This place is kind of awkward when you first walk in - should I wait to be seated? Or do I just pick a table? Should I grab a menu from this stack on the floor next to the door?  Is that a waitress?  Even after sitting here for an hour, I still can't confidently answer all of these questions... although I will say - just sit down, one of the staff seems to eventually come through to take your order, but maybe grab a menu on your way in.

    This menu has a TON of stuff. We're talking pasta, risottos, salads, sandwiches and then burgers on top... I've become more skeptical of these all-encompassing menus recently so I decided to just stick with what they had in their title... burgers.

    We got two burgers, one had avocado, jack cheese bacon (+ LTO) and the other had grilled onions and BBQ sauce.  Both of the burgers came out looking to be pretty average.  Over-cooked a bit, pretty dry and on an average bun.  Meh. The toppings were well done and I do admire their creativity with some of the special burgers on the menu.  After we were finished we sort of just felt that they were average burgers, with average fries.  Generally it didn't look like anyone there was to be blown away - kind of like the feeling of an upscale diner.  There was a decent beer and wine menu and it looked like there were some good happy hour deals.  

    I just couldn't really figure this place out - its not a sports bar, its not a diner, its not a take-out place and it's not a formal sit-down restaurant. The menu has about every American-y meal you could imagine and it all looks OK.  

    Bummer... I wish this place had been better since it has such a great location and looks so intriguing from the outside.

  • Review from Inigo M.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    1/13/2012

    Salmon entree unremarkable. Burger allegedly good.

  • Review from Jake W.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/31/2011

    I had a few friends in town yesterday afternoon, who also had a few friends in town and they were in Hayes Valley and wanted something to eat. They had been out bar hopping and were "ravished".  We walked past Flippers and the smell alone brought us in.
    Of the five of us, four got burgers and one got a wrap and every one of us loved our selection. I can't speak to what exactly they ordered but I opted for the Flipper Melt, aka Patty Melt, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. Crispy, buttery rye bread with a nice slathering of sauce, a healthy portion of grilled onions... it was awesome. The fries left something to be desired but I didn't care about those because the taste of the melt picked up the slack of the fries.
    The guy who had the Eggplant Wrap literally six times groaned about how good it was. It was pretty damn big too and looked good. I think the other three folks had the burger with pesto (Milan Flipper maybe?), the Mexican Flipper and maybe it's called the Granny Flipper (?).
    Anyhow, we left there with full, satisfied bellies without too much of a dent in our wallets.

  • Review from Maximillian M.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    1/8/2012

    Had the Milano Transit... jack cheese and pesto. Not bad, but it made me wish I got it medium instead of medium-well. The chili fries are great, the wings are decent. I think had Super Duper not entered the picture (THE City gold standard burger), this would've gotten a higher rating.

  • Review from Jennifer O.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    10/12/2011

    I hadn't been to Flippers since it was a Cajun restaurant which is a long, long time ago when I moved into (formerly and firmly NOT happening)
    "Hayes Valley."

    So with Stacks closed and my 4 yo insisting on a hamburger and milkshake, we headed across the street  to Flippers.

    They have a bazillion options for what fixins' you want on your burger (I choose the Russian with Swiss cheese and lots of sauteed mushrooms, yummy!) My little one had the child's size cheeseburger - which was the same size as mine except $3 cheaper (nice!)

    The bubbling fountain in the courtyard kept my little one occupied until his root beer float (served with an extra glass of root beer for refills, a nice touch) and hamburger with curly fries arrived, thus giving me a few minutes to sip my Stella Artois and soak in the beautiful early evening.

    Service was speedy and friendly but I did have to flag a bit to get the "to-go" containers I first refused (4 year olds, they change their minds likethat).

    All in all, a solid place for a little city refuge, good service, great burgers and a slice of alfresco dining in the bustle of Hayes Valley.

    I'd like to try Flippers for brunch and maybe a late-night bite  - and definitely again for an early evening dinner with my 4 yo.

    Thumbs up.

  • Review from Franzetta H.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    12/5/2011

    Really good burgers, although there are a bunch of other things on the menu.  I primarily stick to burgers or breakfast.  They have a nice out door patio, good selection of herbal teas and decent coffee that does not taste like mud.

    Parking can some times be a challenge, but if you in the mood for a burger - you will enjoy Flippers.

  • Review from J. S.

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    Los Angeles, CA

    1.0 star rating
    1/13/2012

    Hands down the worst service I have ever had at a restaurant. The patio is nice, but our server messed up every item we ordered and we waited over an hour and asked for our check three times. Get curly fries somewhere else.  Manager does not care if you complain.

  • Review from Anjo C.

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    Daly City, CA

    1.0 star rating
    1/6/2012

    horrible customer service. I told one of the servers I wanted to go and I needed a couple minutes. when I was ready they completely ignored me and sat at least 3 parties dining in. the two women servers made eye contact with me several times and I let them know I was ready but was completely ignored.

  • Review from Misha T.

    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    10/22/2011

    Flippers is pretty bad. There's nothing gourmet about it and I'm only throwing in an extra star because the curly fries they sell tastes like the kind I used to make at the place I worked for a quarter in college.

    I really don't get how they are able to stay in business in hayes valley when there's so much good food around.

  • Review from Heather W.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/26/2011

    Don't let the name fool you, they do more than just hamburger's right.

    French toast comes with a fantastic pecan butter, priced right, great patio area in the back- dog friendly (and since I don't have room for one here in the city it's a good way to live vicariously through someone blessed with more square footage than me).

    Highly Recommended.

  • Review from caveat e.

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    Petaluma, CA

    1.0 star rating
    10/27/2011

    They need to drop the word "gourmet" from their awning and their inflated prices for the food they serve. All I can say is rent must be high in Hayes Valley.

    The quality of their burgers doesn't justify the $10 they're charging for it. Tried the "flipper burger" = BLAND.

    If you go here, eat in the patio or at a table facing the window so you don't have to look at the plus sized gentleman (I'm assuming the manager) who sits at the table next to the restroom.

    He likes to stare at people eating and add his $.02 cents to conversations if he's an ear shot away.

    Bland over-priced burger with a big dude staring at me eat =  CREEPY!

    I've had better at Nation's for half the price.

  • Review from Kris T.

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    Pleasant Hill, CA

    2.0 star rating
    10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I really wanted to like this place. But sadly, this place is by no means gourmet and really overpriced for mediocre food.

    My wife and I started off with the cheese sticks, which by themselves were delicious. Seriously, I would of rated 4 stars if I had just gotten the cheese sticks.

    I got the "Taste of Russia" burger, which btw, its just a shroom and swiss... didn't know that came from Russia.... do they even have hamburgers in Russia?

    Anyway, when I went to use my knife to put on some mustard... it was all crusty and nasty. I can forgive that, so I asked my waitress for a new knife and a side of mayo. It never came. She totally forgot us and we didn't see her again until she cam with our check.

    As for the burger, it was nothing special for $10. My curly fries tasted like cardboard. Honestly, I felt like that the curly fries you can get a jack in the box tasted better. Even the table next to us agreed the fries were sub-par.

    Next time I'm in Hayes Valley, I'll look somewhere else for a bite to eat.

  • Review from Jess H.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    11/15/2011

    The service & ambiance are terrible. The curly fries make it worth it.
    I've been here a handful of times. I'm vegan so I get a tweaked version of the eggplant sandwich (suzie sandwich or something). The first time it was really good but since then the eggplant has just not been cooked right. I keep going back for the curly fries.
    The staff is not very knowledgeable about menu item ingredients, & I'm sure I'm not the only one coming in asking about vegan options. They are also very slow & don't come check on you.
    I agree with everyone else: it is not gourmet, & it is overpriced.
    But those curly fries.

  • Review from Stephanie T.

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/6/2011 2 photos

    Stopped by here yesterday with some friends. We were very happy to see that they had outdoor seating since it was such a nice day.

    To start we ordered the Chili Cheese Fries. The portion was huge! I am glad we all decided to split it! They were really good, the chili was hot and had completely melted the cheese. The fries were big cut steak fries which made scooping up the chili really easy.

    For my main course I ordered the Patty Flip (a patty melt) with cheddar cheese instead of swiss. It came on rye bread and had grilled onions. I ordered it with a salad that was coated in a delicious house made vinaigrette. The burger was really good, it was the least greasy patty melt i've ever had, and I appreciated that while it was a burger it still felt like a lighter meal.

  • Review from Lisa P.

    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    9/17/2011

    The burger is certainly delicious, but I don't know that I'd want to call this place "gourmet" by any stretch of imagination. It boasts a nice sunny patio but service is slow and not very warm. The appetizers are pretty standard for any burger joint - jalapeno poppers, chili cheese fries, mozzarella sticks... the only thing "gourmet" would be the prices. I think it's pretty overpriced for what you get.

    If they either classed up the joint a bit and hired nicer waitstaff to justify the prices, or dropped a dollar or two from all the menu items, I'd be happier with Flipper's because as I said, the food is tasty. But it is what it is.

  • Review from A S.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    10/22/2011

    I ordered a "crepe" here once.  Once.  And it was doughy with a not so tasty cheese and a jalapeno thrown in the middle of it.  Not kidding.  Stick to the name of the place and order a burger.  You'll be much happier.   I like the Copenhagen and the Taste of Russia.  

    If you want a crepe in the neighborhood, try Crepe House just a block or so down.

  • Review from Michelle W.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    12/14/2011 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    My burger was good. I ordered it medium, and my friend ordered her burger well done. They brought us one medium rare, one medium well. The meat was red, but I ate all of it because it was so tasty. The waitress was kind of friendly, didn't seem overjoyed to be there but I wouldn't be either. Beer selection was decent. I'd probably go back again if I was in the neighborhood.

  • Review from Melinda K.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    9/11/2011

    On the plus side, the big patio is perfect for a sunny day.

    I ordered a patty melt, which fell apart as I ate it, so I had to finish it with a fork and knife, as if I were some civilized human and not the sloppy burger eater I intended to be. It was the least greasy patty melt I've ever had, which I appreciated, but I wonder if it's really the grease that holds your typical patty melt together. The meat was meh.

    I ordered it with a salad, which was covered in some sweet dressing that was awful, so I couldn't even finish that.

    I did enjoy eating half the curly fries off my companion's plate, but they weren't anything special. They were kind of reminiscent of that moment in the late 80's when curly fries were all the rage.

    The waitstaff are an interesting ethnographic mix and perfectly competent.

  • Review from Thomas G.

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    Gilroy, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/7/2011

    Lots and lots of burgers to choose from. Even vegetarian ones!!

    Oh, and it tastes really awesome!

  • Review from H. D.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here

    Strolled into this place on a nice weekend in SF. My burger and her omelette were decent. Not bad if you are in the area and need a hearty meal.

  • Review from Stacey L.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    11/20/2011 3 Check-ins Here

    I've been coming here for the past eight years when I started working in the SOMA.  They have a nice outdoor patio option to sit at during those warm summer afternoons.  I normally get the Taste of Russia (cheese, grilled mushrooms & onions) with curly fries for an added fee. It used to come with both fries and a salad but now they've cut it down to one or the other.  Not to mention that they also raised the prices slightly.  They also have a sizable crepe and sandwich selection. It's one of the few burger spots in the area so I always find myself coming back for the comfort burgers.

  • Review from Tyler H.

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    San Francisco, CA

    1.0 star rating
    11/23/2011

    Had a decent burger, tasty cold beer, good fries here the first visit. A few days later we went back to try breakfast out and got the rudest service I think I've ever gotten in the city. It's rare I walk out of a restaurant in the process of ordering, but damn. I'm not giving up on this joint *yet*, but I'll peek in the window to see who's serving before I go in. If it's the big fella I'm gonna keep walking. Clearly a management problem here, nobody really seems very happy.

  • Review from Bill S.

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    Carmel, IN

    4.0 star rating
    12/13/2011

    Great curly and steak fries. Eat outside on the patio if the weather is nice. Service good. Recommended.

  • Review from Kristie H.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    10/10/2011

    Gourmet?  Really? You need to step it up Flippers! Really wanted to LOVE this place!  Only place in HV to really sit outside in a garden.  $10 burgers, so/so nothing to write home about. I can't justify spending that kind of money on a so/so burger! IN AN OUT is 10x's better and their burgers are $2.  I ordered a corned beef sandwich another time, I couldn't bite into it, it was horrible! i think they nuked it! The beer is cold, but I am not a huge beer drinker, so I wanted better burgers!  My husband likes the beer!
    Will I go back?  Hard to tell, gave it 3 shots and each time walked away wishing I didn't spend the money there.
    The staff.....the one big guy that works there is always very pleasant and makes small chat, which I like, but some of the other servers, they don't even talk to you.  They just walk up to your table and stare at you!

  • Review from Mia M.

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    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    12/4/2011

    The food is A-OK. The atmosphere is A-OK. The service is A-OK. If you're hungry, in the area, and feel like eating a burger, stop by here, but not if you're in a rush.

  • Review from Jay V.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    7/4/2011

    All I wanted on the sunny day that I visited Flipper's was a burger and a beer. The beer could have been taken care of anywhere, but what I wanted was a big juicy burger that would hit me with meaty goodness. Not so much here.

    Maybe it was the time of day and the staff just wanted to chill during that window between lunch and dinner, but don't let on. I ordered a beer and a Hawaiian burger. In my mind you get a nice juicy wedge of pineapple, maybe grilled, with a nice slice of ham. Instead I got a small dice of both with teriyaki sauce. It got messy and nothing was really plentiful enough to get a nice sweet and salty spike that I want in a Hawaiian burger.

    Big gripe: my server came over to me and asked if I could pay so that she can leave since her shift is over. The lady didn't really check up on me or anything, and then I felt rushed. There's more tactful ways to suggest that, she could have even introduced me to the servers that was coming on and said she could transfer the table. I shouldn't have to feel like I jerk for wanting to enjoy the patio on a sunny day.

  • Review from Christine P.

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    Sacramento, CA

    3.0 star rating
    11/5/2011 1 photo

    I went to SF on a field trip and my friends and I wanted to find a place to eat. We stumbled across Flippers and the place is pretty clean and neat. I love the food but the service can be better. They didn't acknowledge my friend who wanted their attention because she had questions. They didn't see her hand when she raised it a couple of times. Other than that, the food is great! It was delish!

  • Review from Jason B.

    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    Updated - 8/16/2011

    Gourmet burgers. Less than gourmet brunch.

    My review three years ago suggests they live up to their name for burgers. Not so much for brunch:

    - Chaotic seating process. Or lack there of.

    - Long wait for food. Shouldn't take thirty minutes for pancakes.

    - Crunchy butter. Would skip no matter what but was intrigued for all the wrong reasons by how hard it was. Almost bent my knife.

    - Disinterested waitresses. She didn't utter a single hello or thank you. I'm sure she uttered something when she saw my 10% tip.

    Blueberry pancakes were OK. Far from star redeeming.

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  • Review from Luis Alberto R.

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    San Francisco, CA

    1.0 star rating
    1/7/2012

    just got kicked out ... unbelievably rude!
    right after a great concert @Davies Hall we were looking for a place to have (late) dinner.

    reluctantly we choose Flippers, we've been here before and there was nothing memorable, we knew it was 35 mins before they close but a party of 7 isn't something to pass by ... long story short we were told that at 23H they will kick us out but if we already knew what to order and eat fast we could stay ...

    if we were told that they didn't want out business it would have been waaaay more polite

    there won't be a second chance for this place, save yourself a forgettable burgher and head out to Roam Artisan Burger @Marina ... such a waste of location

  • Review from Walter H.

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    Concord, CA

    5.0 star rating
    9/7/2011

    A friend moved to Hayes district about four months ago. The day he moved we were starving for food and decided to take a walk around his area. After making a left turn and a right turn we ended up here. Great food, great atmosphere, Hot waitresses that wear super high heels to serve food.. Overall a great experience. Every time I go to SF to visit my friend; yeap! we go there for breakfast or lunch!!
    Awesome place to visit!!

  • Review from Rondi K.

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    San Francisco, CA

    2.0 star rating
    11/22/2011

    Not sure why i am even giving two start for this place must be i like the curly fries.....but to charge extra for them??? ...what a rip off

    Only went here once with a co-worker for lunch to go. We ordered a milk shake while we were waiting for my burger. It cam out like chocolate milk i complained  saying that it was not very thick and they brought us another one. It was exactly the same as the first. Whatever we are on our way back to work now.

    This Burger was not gourmet....it was really bland, i don't even think they added the basic salt or pepper. They do have lots of toppings but for me its gotta start with good meat.

    And yes the plus size gentleman that acts like a manager, and just sits at one of the tables... i feel sorry for the waitresses he didn't do anything for the 20 min we were there and it was pretty busy.

    Sorry Flippers i was hoping you were going to be good.

  • Review from jason g.

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    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    4/12/2011

    I like this place.  This is a place where I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for the service, ambiance, and food.  They have a great patio seating area.  If the weather permits, this is a great place to hang out and enjoy the sun.  They also have brunch menu on the weekends and it seems as though they would do a good brunch as well.  Why?  You can tell from the back that they run this place like a well oiled machine.  

    The burger here is a little on the pricier side.  I hate fufu burgers.............you know the type of burgers where they add foie gras, exotic mushrooms, truffle oil, etc.   Then charge you 25 dollars for it!!!

    Just give me a burger!!!

    Definitely get the seasoned fries, their salads looked great as well.

    I will definitely come back.

  • Review from Annalise F.

    San Francisco, CA

    1.0 star rating
    6/12/2011

    This review is on dinner only...

    Chapter 1: Meeting Up

    My cousin was in town on Friday and was wondering aimlessly around the tenderloin when I told him to get the heck out of dodge. (He's a free spirit with no sense of direction- awful combination!) After much bantering back and forth, we decided to meet in Hayes Valley for dinner. Rather than planning to meet somewhere specifically, we wandered Hayes until our paths crossed- landing us in front of Flippers. He said it was "fate" and thus, that's where we ate.

    Chapter 2: WTF?

    Note: This may not be a reflection on Flippers itself- just our particular waitress...

    1) Our waitress was perplexed by the term "Shirley Temple." Apparently, she'd never heard of this, or grenadine, or "cherry flavored syrup that is poured into a glass of Sprite." She gave us a puzzled look.

    2) When the Shirley Temple didn't happen, my cousin asked for a Root Beer Float. Apparently, Root Beer Floats (which aren't on the menu) come with soda, ice cream, AND ICE. Am I crazy!??! Or is this INSANE?

    3) Yes- it is a burger joint. So what compelled me to order Stir Fry? I haven't clue. HOWEVER, the description said "mushrooms, bell pepper, zuchinni, carrots, and choice of meat." My stir fry came with a SALAD (yes, I asked the waitress, apparently this is correct). Additionally, my stir fry had ZERO CARROTS and ZERO ZUCCHINI- but I did get some celery! Ol' bait and switch!

    4) Our bill was approximately 40 bucks for the four of us. Cheapest item on the bill? Stella beer for $1.95. We think she screwed up...because the root beer float was more expensive...

    Chapter 3: Conclusion

    If you're good-hearted and wish to have a bizarre dining experience than Flippers is the place for you. Otherwise, heed my warning and go elsewhere!

  • Review from Michael N.

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    • 17 friends
    • 62 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    4.0 star rating
    8/6/2011 1 Check-in Here

    A friend nd I were craving burgers but didn't want to go too far so she Googled 'burgers' nd it brought us to this place.

    The neighborhood is very peaceful nd nice. I just loved the atmosphere! This place wasn't too hard to find, they have  a huge 'FLIPPER's' sign. Inside looked charming nd nice but I didn't get to have a good look because we decided to eat outside. WRONG CHOICE. Even the waitress showed some surprise. Waitress: "Outside? ...Alright. Yeah, go ahead." On our way there the weather was nice nd for a few minutes it was like that. Until the birds came. Then it got chilly. I'm fine with a temperature drop but i cannot stand pigeons. Ugh. I won't hold it against them though...

    Before coming here, I had planned on a burger with mushrooms nd bleu cheese. Then when I was sitting nd scanning the menu, the sudden urge to have a burger with avocados took over. They had two burgers that came with avocados so I was deciding between the two. As i was deciding, I continued to read each nd every burger that they offer. That was when I finally decided to go with something new nd sounded delicious: the Milan Transit. (I think that's what it was called) I got it with curly fries nd well-done.

    My burger was DELICIOUS! It wasn't too big or too small at that. The burger came with pesto nd the combination is genius. Pesto on a burger = yum. My friend ordered some Hawaiian burger that came with itsy bitsy pieces of Hawaiian style/teriyaki steak/pork/beef (sorry i don't know forsure) nd it was also delcious. They gave us a very generous proportion of their great tasting curly fries.

    As for our waitress, she was friendly, attentive nd punctual. She checked up on us often asking if we were 'alright'.

    With alright prices, a friendly atmosphere nd delicious food, this place is most def. RECOMMENDED. I know I'll be coming back ;]

  • Review from Jose L.

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    • 21 friends
    • 6 reviews

    San Diego, CA

    3.0 star rating
    7/30/2011 1 Check-in Here

    With signs boasting that they're they serve gourmet burgers I was expecting a bit more. The burger was good, but nothing to write home about. Their fries are tender and crispy on the outside and come in a pretty generous portion. Overall, I enjoyed my meal, but felt the burger was lacking.

    I was underwhelmed, but I'll be coming back and giving them another shot.

  • Review from Catherine d.

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    • 0 friends
    • 27 reviews

    Pleasant Hill, CA

    1.0 star rating
    11/14/2011

    Is this what is now considered a "Gourmet Burger" ?????? I had the Flipper burger, totally Tasteless !!! The burger is flat, hard and tough and can barely be seen on the nice bun.  And, the cost for the burger and bland Steak Fries is $9.95 ! Never again. Save your money and go to
    Burger King which I do not like either and never eat there but it is less expensive and the fries are much better.
    Total disappointment :-(

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