Grumpy's Restaurant & Pub
Pub · North Waterfront
125 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94111
"Since the ’80s, Grumpy’s near the Embarcadero has served their legendary double-patty burger, featuring perfectly caramelized onions and melted cheese that leaves a gooey trail directly from your mouth to the lightly charred buns. Skip the side salad and instead pair it with the crunchy straight-cut fries." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Longtime favorite Grumpy’s was a legend among journalists for 34 years, thanks to its location in San Francisco’s “media gulch,” but the bar closed in the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 only to reopen in January 2025 under new ownership. There’s a solid, two-patty burger on the menu, of course, but new to the scene are grandma-style pies with four different options to choose from — available also by the slice — and there’s a build-your-own option if preferred." - Dianne de Guzman
"More than four years after its closure in December 2020, this Telegraph Hill favorite has reopened. Gone are some of the accoutrements that regulars may remember, like the dollar bills stuck to the ceiling, but the most important aspects — the burger, the lack of pretention — are back, and they’ve made room on the menu for a standout take on Grandma-style pizza. Pair either with a glass of Chardonnay and find your way to one of the seats along Vallejo Street to take in some sun and a breeze off the water." - Vox Creative
"Grumpy's is back after a five-year hiatus, and the burger is still a standout. The two-patty burger, with perfectly caramelized onions and ropey layers of cheese, is worth the visit alone. While the rest of the menu doesn’t wow, the lively renovated dining room and late-ish hours make it a solid spot to try at least once—you might even spot a local celeb from the nearby TV news stations." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"After a four-year closure, Grumpy’s is back under new ownership. The pub near the Embarcadero still has the same menu (including the legendary burger), with the additions of grandma-style pies and weekend brunch. We checked out Grumpy's and added it to the Hit List." - julia chen 1
