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Louis' Restaurant

(Now Closed)

Diner, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$

Ocean Beach, San Francisco

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Louis' Restaurant

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Barry BloomApril 13, 2017
So glad this place is still there. Great view, good food. Been eating lunch here since the 1970s. Fine alternative and a lot more inexpensive than the Cliff House right below. Tuna on sourdough roll.
SFistAugust 3, 2014
Louis' boasts arguably the best scenic view of any greasy spoon on the planet. The diner has been perched on a cliff above the ruins of the Sutro Baths overlooking the Pacific Ocean for over 75 years. Read more
Michael CooperOctober 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the corner booth, if you can. Great traditional diner with local, organic ingredients. A classic SF institution with great views! Great breakfasts.
Damian BayonaJanuary 23, 2017
Best diner views in SF. Breakfast is the time to go. Expect a little wait if you want a booth.
Iben RodriguezSeptember 17, 2012
Cash only but they have an ATM on site. Be sure to allow time for a walk down to the Sutro Baths - http://sutrobaths.com/ and there's ample parking across the street so don't stress about parking.
AskMenAugust 19, 2011
Now that it’s remodeled and all eco-friendly, maybe it’s time to take a load off and give history its due with the fish and chips or Coney Island clam chowder. Read more
Roy BotApril 6, 2014
Food is nothing special. But you gotta fuel up before your big hike! Tip: beat the wait and get food to go. Eat right outside with the same view!
Hsp TweetsJuly 8, 2010
I call this historic place 'the poor man's cliff house.' Just up the hill from the famous touristy Cliff House at SF ocean beach. The prices are a fraction here but view is just as good! Simple down h Read more
J KJanuary 17, 2017
Two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes and an English muffin ($8.25) and coffee ($2.75). On the cliffs.
Shawna MarieSeptember 25, 2016
Amazing views, cash only, and great breakfast
Kurt NelsonNovember 26, 2018
In a city lacking diners, luckily we have a decent one that also has great views
Adao JuniorJuly 14, 2013
Great view of the Ruins and the sea. Nice food also. Try the Fish and Chips.
Marcia McLeanJanuary 29, 2018
Beautiful views of Ocean. Good service, and good American food
Michele AielloMarch 6, 2016
Been here 5+ times
You can't beat the view your get from this little family restaurant. <3
David BernalNovember 25, 2014
I remember nice breakfasts admiring the Pacific ocean views and the sutro baths ruins.
cansu ugurluOctober 5, 2015
Amazing breakfast with an amazing view on a cliff
Brandon LandJanuary 6, 2015
Dope Patty Melt. Much needed comfort food after checking out the Sutro Baths.
Mitch BrownJune 12, 2013
Watch out for the salt!!! Pours very fast!
Ted SmithMarch 18, 2017
Told the wait would be 20 minutes; waited 45 minutes. Ordered a burger; it came burned and tasteless with wilted lettuce and mealy tomato. A greasy spoon, with 3-star prices. Avoid.
Liam SullivanMarch 8, 2013
A basic omelette and a cup of coffee, and I'm out the door for 20 bucks!! Iconic place but tourist trap pricing!!!!
Steve OatneyJanuary 28, 2014
Slices of pie by the bay = perfect.
CharleneJanuary 2, 2010
Order the hashed browns, traditional and the best in town. Sit by the windows overlooking the Sutro Baths.
Celeste ChapmanApril 16, 2012
Great ocean views and yummy eggs Benedicts!
Saurav MukherjeeMay 13, 2017
Go for the view.
J JohnAugust 7, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Omelets are a huge rip off. If you order coffee, they barely give you any half & half- 6 or 7 drops per cup tops.
Ted SmithMarch 18, 2017
I ordered a burger. It came with limp, wilted lettuce, mealy tomato, burned and tasteless to boot. Basically a greasy spoon, with 5-star prices. Avoid.
LA HoskenMay 14, 2016
You can't beat the view
Andrew DotsonAugust 26, 2011
A great little neighborhood restaurant with good breakfast food.
Jack HammMarch 9, 2013
Cash only. Try the chowder.
Cynthia TanSeptember 2, 2013
Expect longer waits on nice days
Ben SykesSeptember 12, 2011
Looking for a greasy spoon breakfast spot with a stunning view? Search no more. Opens early. Read more
Patrick CzaplaJuly 28, 2013
This place is incredible.
Phil JamesAugust 25, 2013
Cash only!!!
JasonJuly 7, 2012
Try the Chicken Apple Sausage And Eggs
Kamil SözenOctober 4, 2015
Nice view, decent food.
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Pang*\(●ω●)/June 13, 2012
180 Degree view of the ocean right here! 
💕Linds💕April 10, 2016
Don't get the eggs Benedict. The hollandaise tastes like its from a jar.
AnnabelSeptember 30, 2012
Always bring cash !!!
LauraNovember 1, 2012
Basic diner food, a few dollars more than it should be, for tourists.
Xochitl CMarch 25, 2012
Cash only and they only serve French toast until noon. What is this blasphemy?
Martin AtkinsJuly 26, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Walk along the coastal trail from the Golden Gate Bridge to Sutro Baths and then stop in here for lunch.
Rafael MoralesMarch 7, 2010
Try their patty melt, add bacon and enjoy
RobAugust 3, 2011
They are open now! But they only take CASH!
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Pang*\(●ω●)/June 13, 2012
Try Patty hamburger!
Vincent TangAugust 28, 2011
Try the chili burger!
Mikey SFebruary 28, 2012
Good French dip
John DeLocheMay 20, 2010
Get the Coney Island clam chowda.
Jocelyn ShoupApril 28, 2012
Leed certified renovation. Cool.
Corey AbramsSeptember 19, 2010
Sign the petition to renew the lease!
Margo MaryAugust 28, 2013
Probably don't eat here.

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