Alfred's Steakhouse

I went there with a group. I found the food was uninspiring. I agree with the reviewer who said he could do better at home. I think I could do better at the frozen section in the grocery store. The atmosphere was too cheesy. The service was adequate. With some many other fine steak houses in San Francisco, I recommend you try somewhere else.

Pros: service

Cons: , food

Posted 01/28/04

I am from out of town, and wound up taking my wife their for our anniversary. The steaks (once they were prepared properly) were ok, just nothing special. Seating was fast. Actually, the place was empty until ~830. The waiter was great and very attentative to our needs. The decor was tooooo red, and the beef at the front of the restaurant could have been better placed somewhere else. Overall, we had a good evening, but I am sure we could have found somethng better in a city with many restaurants.

Pros: Fast Seating

Cons: Decor

Posted 08/03/03

Alfred's is a classic San Francisco venue. Great food, old fashioned service. You would almost expect DiMaggio to step out from behind a door. A must if you want the classic, classy San Francisco experience.

Pros: Great food, Great service

Cons: Higher priced

Posted 05/14/03

The best steak house around. We have gone with large parties of over 20 and small parties, always great service and even better food! Other steak houses have been recommended to us, and we have tried them, but we always go back to Alfred's. The best by far!

Posted 05/14/03

After twenty years of eating frequently at Alfred's, I can honestly say that the service has always been attentive and the steaks always wonderful. After almost 75 years of serving steaks Alfred's is still a great experience

Pros: Outstanding value

Posted 04/23/03

If you want an evening of spectacular food, a magical atmosphere, world class service and a most gracious host, Alfred's Steakhouse is the place to go!!

Pros: Great Steak, Great Host!!, Great Atmosphere!

Posted 03/14/03

My boyfriend and I have the best time at Alfred's. Always. Without question the steak is the best in the city-boyfriend likes the 60 oz porterhouse! Waitor was nice to us for being young folks. The booths for two are very romantic.

Pros: romantic, great food, nice service

Cons: hard to find

Posted 02/17/03

O.K. service, we had to ask for water. The steak wasn't very good. It was my friend's birthday and I asked if they did anything special. The waiter said, "Yes, what kind of cake would he like?" He brought my friend a piece of cheese cake and then CHARGED us for it. Here, we payed $200+ for a meal for 5 people and he charged us for the piece of birthday cake. TACKY
oh yea, the place smelled like diapers!

Pros: good wine, red walls

Cons: food only o.k, smells bad, expensive

Posted 02/03/03

New Year's Eve and Alfred's...perfect together! The staff and decorations added to the colorful display of an already fine restaurant. Fun hats and noise makers were presented at our place settings with hundreds of balloons balancing on every inch of the ceiling. We were treated like royalty and the five course dinner was delicious. I loved the duck pasta appetizer! The steak portions were generous. The Filet Mignon was a little chewy.. but hey, I was in a good mood for the new year!! Would rather have it not charred on outside. Drinks and wine list are extensive. Try this steak house for a romatic evening.

Posted 01/01/03

Never have I had a bad experience at this lovely establishment. I find it to be a classic San Francisco restaurant, full of charm. The wine list is reasonable and varied, and the lunch menu is great! Always a favorite.

Pros: great scotch list, comfy booths

Cons: no lunch parking

Posted 12/27/02

I have been going to Alfred's for years and have been happily satisfied every time. I recently took a new client who enjoyed the Bond martinis and the bone-in New York steak. I have eaten all the cuts and every steak has been very good. I love the tortellini della casa and the caesar salad is the best I have had anywhere. I enjoy the wine and single malt selections and every guest I have introduced to Alfred's has been very pleased.

Pros: a great evening, nice banquet rooms

Posted 12/19/02

Having been recommended this place we were sadly disappointed with the service and the quality of the food. If you want good food and better service go to Mortons instead

Cons: service, quality of food, accuracy of order

Posted 09/01/02

My boyfriend and I ate their to celebrate his birthday and had an incredible experience. Everything from the food, service and the atmosphere were first class. This is a great place to go when you want to have a long meal and good conversation and excellent food. Strong drinks and an excellent wine list as well.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service

Posted 08/22/02

Awesome joint. Takes you back in time. Old school waiters, very knowledgeable, great service. The food is delicious, and no frou frou frills... just meats done great, potatoes to die for, and fabulous creamed spinach. Oh, and of course, you gotta start off with a martini or other old school cocktail - bartenders know the meaning of a generous pour! Way better than Harris'. Just no comparison.

Pros: valet parking, not too SF'd out!, knowledgeable staff

Posted 08/17/02

Ambiance, Food, Cocktails(5oz. Martini) and service all FIRST CLASS. We will return again & again.

Posted 06/26/02