Red's Java House

Hamburger restaurant · San Francisco

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"There's nothing quite like a burger and a beer at this outdoor spot on the Embarcadero (since 1955), preferably consumed before heading over to the ballpark for a Giants game. Red’s Java House is not to be confused with the similar, equally historic Java House, which is also worth a visit." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

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