Geneva Steakhouse

This place is just so great: charmingly retro dining room that is sparkling-clean, super-friendly chefs and cashier, and most importantly just hands-down delicious food!

I had the NY steak and ate it all but I'm going back to get a hamburger steak and chicken kabobs.

I give this a place a zero the food is okay but the people don't have no type of customer service they were talking about us In Spanish which we find that weird because we clearly understand them. Hopefully they can fix how they treat customers

Came back today family got the house special beef kabob they said it was very tender and you know me my go-to steak sandwich very delicious thanks

I suppose I should be surprised that I had never been to this old-school steak spot before since it's been around since 1942. Contrary to rumor, I haven't been around since 1942, but hopefully you already know I'm younger than springtime. Anyway, even though the faded sign and darkened windows didn't necessarily beckon me, I decided to give the place a try.

I was walking toward the Excelsior from Daly City when it dawned on me that a steak might make a satisfying lunch. The yellow backlit menu on the wall didn't look like it's changed since the Eisenhower era except, of course, for the prices. Mostly steaks, some kabobs, and the obligatory chicken option. I decided I deserved the $21.99 Club Steak, USDA Choice.

Immediately upon my order, the cook pulled out the meat and tenderized it with a spiky mallet, while the manager made my sizable Green Salad generously ladled with a thick ranch dressing (photo; https://bit.ly/3TKIaS5). I should've asked for the dressing on the side as it was a bit much for me. I sat in one of the red naugahyde booths straight out of a Rock Hudson/Doris Day movie.

Truth be told, I had to switch booths twice to avoid the overly sunken seats, but I guess that's part of its quaint charm as the regular customers wisely sat at the black formica tables. My Club Steak arrived looking juicy and nicely grilled along with a small baked potato, a serving of sour cream, and two very thin slices of garlic toast (photo: https://bit.ly/3TMqZzM). Quibbles aside, I was ready to devour.

So what was my verdict? The medium-rare steak was surprisingly good, quite tender and not nearly as sinewy as I thought it would be. And despite their slight paucity, the butter-saturated potato and garlic toast really suited the meal well. It reminded me of the type of steak dinner my dad used to take us out for when he found a family meal coupon in the paper.

FOOD - 4 stars...a fine steak the old-fashioned way
AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...yes, worn and a bit tired but quite retro-vintage
SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty much routine for them but still cordial
TOTAL - 4 stars...an old-school steakhouse if that's your preference

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No frills but good tasty steak. Cooked just right. Big salad with chopped beets and cucumber. My steak had a lot of fat but tender. Two meals in one! Loved the big table in the back like you are in your own dining room. Today was raining so there weren't any people. The tip box looked like a locked suggestion box.

My family and I have been coming for years and they never disappoint. They hold a special place in our hearts as this was our Dad's favorite. We went there last night for a pre thanksgiving celebration. It's awesome to see that they renovated the floors and they also have apple pay!

Kind of disappointed by the NY
Steak. Ordered medium rare. It was very tough meat and not tasty. I've been going to Geneva steakhouse since the 70's very sad the quality of the steak was not as good as it used to be.

I probably go here like... 1-2 a week. Honestly EVERYTHING is awesome, and soooo well priced. I mean we live in San Francisco. We have to find places that we can afford and here I bought FOUR dinner entrées for 80 bucks that's a steal and the food is great.

In order I love: BBQ chicken and I get the rice AND the potato. Then the French burger with cheese. Chicken kabob... and then the steak haha. Funny the steak isn't my favorite, but it's till bomb.com

- The food at Geneva Steakhouse is incredibly tasty, surpassing expectations in flavor and quality.
- The service provided by the staff is authentic, accommodating, and very warm.
- The restaurant has an old but charming ambiance, its unique character.
- I highly recommend Geneva Steakhouse and I'm glad such a place exists in San Francisco. Very special!
- relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Ive known this place for more than 20 years now The Best NY steak and baked potatoes.