Pearl's Deluxe Burgers

My Prized Pearl burger was cooked to perfection but was disappointed with the lack of flavor of the burger. Not seasoned whatsoever which left me tasting the overbearing blue cheese. The garlic fries were good and my peanut butter milkshake was delicious. Presentation was good and the service was great but lacks the space for seating comfortably.

Went here for dinner while in town. I tried the mini burger and a mixed basket of sweet potato fries and onion rings. Overall I felt like the food was just ok. The burger seemed a bit undercooked and lacked flavor. The sweet potato fries were pretty good, probably the best part. The onion rings weren’t good. They lacked substance and flavor. The restaurant is a small shop. Locally run. Overall it was clean but could use a refresh. Kinda had that old person house smell.

During my search for a quality burger establishment, I encountered this location. While the cleanliness was commendable and the seating limited, the burger surprisingly lacked flavor, despite its preparation. The chili hot dog more closely resembled a chili plate with a hot dog included. However, the accompanying fries and onion rings were excellent.

One of my favorite burger spots in the area. Affordable and solid! Burgers are always fresh, my usual is a simple burger without cheese and I’ve never had a bad order. Love the fries. Everyone working there seems nice and very chill. Recommend 👍

Fantastic burger spot!! Customer Service is five stars burgers are five stars value is 10 stars. You can get a mini burger for $10. Why are you not eating here?

This is what you want in a neiborhood burger joint. Tasty quick and $ 20 for a good burger and a mix of fries and onion rings

The ambiance at this place was warm and inviting, and the staff was exceptionally kind! The burger was larger than I anticipated, but it was delicious with a juicy and rich flavor that I thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend it! The fries were also outstanding - I couldn't get enough of them. Thank you for a wonderful experience:D

It’s a small counter service restaurant with two tables and a few chairs in front of a big window where you can people-watch. The tables and seating were clean. I ordered a mini bacon cheeseburger which was plenty big enough for me. The patty wasn’t as flavorful as I wanted, but it wasn’t bad. I really enjoyed the garlic fries. The fries themselves were perfect and crispy, with a generous portion of fresh garlic sprinkled throughout. All of it could have used just a little extra sprinkle of seasoning, but my blood pressure probably appreciates that it wasn’t too salty. It’s not the best burger I’ve ever had, but I would eat here again.

On the hunt for a fry spot in the city, my sf native friend recommended Pearl's. Located in the Union Square area, it seems pretty easy to miss this place while walking on the street. The inside is pretty modest but cozy. I ordered pickup via yelp, and it took about 15 minutes for the food to be ready. Ordered the small fries for around $6.50 as of Dec 2024. Flavor wise, not outstanding but also not necessarily bad. Could be a tad bit more salty. With that said, what makes up for the flavor is the texture -- perfectly crispy and satisfying crunch when you eat. Overall solid fries and would come here if I'm itching for a perfectly crispy and fluffy fry.

Was sadly kind of disappointed with Pearl's. The burger overall was pretty bland with not much seasoning, the veggies didn't taste fresh, and there wasn't much sauce to help. My wife and I both got the Pearl's Deluxe cooked medium and my wife's burger was bright red in the middle, a little undercooked. The saving grace for each burger was how much cheese they put on, but otherwise it was just okay. The fries were pretty great and whoever helped us at the counter was really friendly. Overall, just okay I guess.

A San Francisco burger classic! I had the western bacon burger with fries. Burger was a nice 1/2 pound patty smothered with American cheese and grilled onions. It was huge, I couldn't eat it all, very greasy (delicious). The fries were cooked perfectly. If you are in SF and looking for a classic burger, Pearls is the place for you. No frufru burgers here.

The definition of a no frills, no nonsense type of burger joint. Pearl's keeps things simple yet offers a burger for just about anyone. Since it was my first time I decided to keep it classic and ordered their mini deluxe which came with all their regular fixings on a sesame seed bun. It wasn't too messy, had a good char, and was one of the juiciest burgers I've had in a long time. The mini is a ¼ lb patty which is honestly the perfect size for me. My husband got the regular 1/2 lb which ended up being a little too big. You can also mix and match your sides so we got our favorites in one basket - onion rings and French fries. We're not in this side of the city often due to limited parking but I highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area!

Best garlic fries in SF, even better than at the local baseball team's ballpark. Garlic flavor is really strong. My Pearl's Deluxe 1/2 Lb (With Cheese) was cooked perfectly medium with just the right amount of pink in the pattie. Sesame seed bun is toasted just the right amount.

Called in an order and it was ready for pick-up within 10 minutes! Service was helpful. BF got the Deluxe 1/2 Lb (With Cheese) and I got the Mini Deluxe 1/4 Lb (Regular). Solid burger option. Meat tasted complex and rich and the sauteed onions were flavorful. The bun was good, but fries were just okay--too thick and needed ketchup. There's a few tables inside and they were pretty busy.

Love love the burgers here!! Tried for the first time and will definitely be making this a regular. I had the Pearl deluxe with just lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo sauce, cooked medium-well done. It wasn't an overly saucy burger. It felt fairly "clean", not oily. I would've liked a bit more mayo sauce for a bit more flavor. Got the half fries, half sweet potato fries (Spries) - generous serving size. Shared it with my hubby and we could barely finish it. Look forward to coming back here and trying the wagyu or adding bacon for a bit more flavor! Hubby had the same burger with cheese - I think that would've added more flavor too! The owner is very friendly - we had a chat while waiting for the food to cook. We didn't eat in the restaurant - took it home; the place is not big; it has a casual, old-school vibe.

Average burger with multiple choices for additional fee, nice garlic fries. Service timely

Pearls At Pearls, you're in a bit of an oddball part of town for food, but if you're hungry for a great burger it's the perfect place to be. We hoofed it over from the Van Ness side on a personal recommendation and it was definitely worth the effort. You're only a few blocks from Union Square going the other direction so it's not nowhere for sure. Anyhow, the burgers are really quite good, with the standard build your own option and several "specialty" offerings as well. I generally like to opt for just a standard cheeseburger when I try a place for the first time as this will tell me for sure whether they can make a good tasting burger that's not hidden in the flavors of BBQ, bleu cheese, sautéed onions etc.. (not that there's anything wrong with those of course.) Here at Pearls they can definitely make a good burger. Cooked to a solid medium with nice flavor and good texture. I'm not a big condiment guy but this burger was nice and juicy even without the mayo :-) ( sorry to the dude that gave 1 star because the burger was too moist and not dry and crumbly) Can't wait to go back and try the Kobe option and maybe one of the specialty burgers, the Prized Pearl is looking pretty darn good

Pearl's Deluxe - I usually order the classic hamburger at any burger place, as it's my preferred burger. This one, the meat needed more salt for my taste. It could've been saved with a tasty special sauce, but the sauce given was plain mayo, which was not that impressive (but better than nothing). I ended up needing to add ketchup and mustard to my burger for more flavor, which is not something I usually need to do. Everything in the burger, including the meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, and sesame seed bun were very fresh, and the burger was a good size, which I appreciated. Due to the lack of flavor though, I would probably not get this again. I felt comfortable dining in, as the tables and condiments on top of the table were clean.

The best way to sum up Pearl's is a no-frills burger joint with high-quality eats! The burgers are massive so we ended up sharing one burger, a cup of chili, a side of fries/onion rings, and a milkshake between two of us which was more than enough food. The sauce on the Bula burger was outstanding!! The onion rings err on the side of onion straws which fits my preferences so I was delighted. Service was also super quick.

11/20/2023 Hubby and I walked to this small burger place after visiting Union Square. This cute place has that diner/greasy spoon feel. There were only two square tables and a small table inside, which could probably accommodate 8-10 people. We were greeted as soon as we walked in around 1:20 pm. Despite a supply delivery just finishing the older gentleman was very friendly. We weren't starving so we decided to split a Pearl's Deluxe burger with cheese and shared an order of "Springs" (1/2 sweet potato fries and 1/2 onion rings). Our food came out quickly and they were able to cut the burger in half and brought us an extra basket (plate). The bun had A LOT of sesame seeds and the top bun was pretty thick as you can see in the cross-section picture. But the bun was actually light and airy and held everything together pretty well. The burger was seasoned well and tender. It was cooked perfectly to a medium temperature. If you're more adventurous they have many burger varieties to choose from, plus salads, and shakes. They have fountain sodas as well as canned and bottled water, juices, and sodas. A great little hole-in-the-wall place to try that's reasonably priced and away from the Union Square hustle and bustle.

Good food, awesome service, best Nutella shake in the city. What more can you want.

Amazing burgers but expensive as hell. Expect to spend 40+ bucks on two people if you get a more basic burger n fries.

Just talking about good ole fashion hamburgers. Pearls does that. Plenty of burger and chicken options. Tons of milkshake flavors. Can I just remind everyone how under appreciated milkshakes are? Pearls can remind you of their significance in like 30 different flavors. The burgers are very good but not quite elite. There are better burgers in the city but if you live/work in the area then Pearls will make you very happy. They have all sorts of combos of fries, sweet potato fries and onion rings. I will save you the trouble. Just get the onion rings. They are as homemade as a fried onion could be. Keep up the good work Pearls. You have an important job to do. (4.4 Stars)

Have only been here once, but was pleasantly surprised. Great prices for where it's located and the burgers were really good. Nice size to the burgers, great variety, cooked right, garlic fries were great, quick service and friendly. Will most definitely be going back.

My friend told me to try this place! So I got the Buffalo burger, the bread who support the meat was wet from the sauce and the juice of the meat. I had to eat the burger without the bun at the bottom because it was too soaked. The meat did not taste like buffalo but more like a regular beef patty. It cames with mayo, tomatoes, lettuce and raw onions. The patty was juicy and cook perfectly. However I have been disappointed by the burger on itself. It is good if you are hungry but not Amazing as I was expecting.

The burger was great. "Phat Bob" I got sweat potato fries and a drink. Reasonable prices. Wish I would have discovered this place earlier. I've been in San Fran for 5 days now (work) and Pearl's is basically across the street from my hotel I'll be back tomorrow for another round. Good stuff here in this hole in the wall place

Not our intended plan to have lunch here as we were on our way to a brunch place next door but the line was too long and no wait here. OMG so glad we did! I was in the mood for a good cheeseburger and had just mentioned to a friend that I wanted to make burgers tomorrow for Mem Day. Well, I got my burger fix a day early! We each ordered a Pearl deluxe with cheese well done and a large order of fries (recommend sharing such as we did as it's enough for 2). Burgers and fries were freshly made to order. Burger was juicy, hot, and flavorful. Fries were crispy and had a unique coating but neither salty nor greasy. The only downside is it's pricey but expected in Union Square. Definitely come support this mom and pop establishment. Your tummy and taste buds will be happy and you'll be glad you did!

I have been coming to Pearl's for years! It is always delicious, and a good value for what you get. They have many burgers to choose from, including chicken burgers and vegetable option. They also have shakes, sweet potato fries, and regular potato fries. I go here whenever possible, at least twice a month! Personally I believe this is the best burger joint in San Francisco. San Francisco has a lot of burgers, but this place really focuses on the burger itself, with good service and friendly cooks. It's tiny inside, but it's all you need for a quick bite to eat and a juicy burger. Please give this place a try they deserve your patronage.

Delicious burgers - and I love what they call "frings" (half fries/onion rings)! The portion of fries/frings etc are massive - way too much for one person, so bring a friend.

Got a phat bob. It was aight. More of a gourmet burger joint than a fast food joint. All you need to order are the fries and onion rings. They are good(structured, firm, crispy) . Service was standard. I mean not much service needed it's a burger joint. Not much room inside. Only seats for about 14 ppl. Overall it's not bad if you want a burger and you're in the area. Tbh didn't see a single SF local walk in only tourist.

I stopped by this popular burger joint after attending a Taiwanese festival near Union Square. I ordered the 1/2 lb Spicy Sly burger, which looked appetizing in the review images, and paired it with some delicious potato fries and a cup of soda. While the fries were a hit, the burger was a different story. It was surprisingly soggy on the bottom, which made it hard for me to enjoy. I ended up eating only the top bun, patty, and veggies on the side. I guess this is just a matter of personal preference when it comes to burger texture. Unfortunately, despite the hype, I didn't think the burger was worth the fuss.

Delicious veg burger and milkshake. Was so good my colleague ordered a second burger almost immediately. 10/10 do recommend

Cobb Salad, Bacon Cheese Burger, Ultimate Pearl, Chili Cheese fries, Frings, Chocolate Peanut butter shake. All were excellent. Burgers were so huge i could only eat 1/3 of mine and a few Frings. I had to save room for the delectable milk shake. I would come back here just for that!!! Friendly service, small store with seating for around 12 people. All in all a pretty low/moderately priced burger.

Their Kobe beef cheeseburger is the best burger I've ever tried. Service is polite, and quick. Nice atmosphere.

It was my first time coming into this restaurant after hearing wonderful reviews stating it's the one of the "best" in SF so i decided to try it. Walking In I was instantly greeted and had my order taken given a 10min wait for the food which in reality was about 6minutes. There was only about 2 other groups inside so id say the ambiance was very calm and relax for a burger spot in SF. Now to the food: The deluxe burger was very delicious and juicy which was a really great sign. I added some cheese and ketchup to it which made it even more delicious. Each bite of the burger would release some of the juice which is a bit messy but shows just how fresh and good the burger was. Now for the fries, The fries were extremely delicious and crispy 9/10. I feel like this place would be known for the fries out of everything. Overall, This burger spot was extremely good and would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a cheeseburger.

Phat Bob and spicey sly Milkshakes mud pies and salted caramel Decent and approved by husband

Amazing little burgers at a small spot across the street from our hotel. Limited seating and friendly staff. Glad we went with the deluxe mini burger with bacon and cheese with a side of fries that were lightly battered. Very delicious and filling.

I read a lot of reviews about the local burger places and decided to try out this one. Pearl's is definitely a new go-to for burger, fries, and milkshake cravings. Generous portions and straightforward, friendly service. Although there are not many tables, we enjoyed the humble and casual vibe. The BBQ burger was delicious and did not have too much BBQ sauce, which I am usually worried about. The garlic fries had lots of chunks of real garlic and the oreo milkshake had fresh oreo crumbs. Highly recommend!

Burgers are phenomenal! Flavor and the cheese was top notch. A true whole in the wall place.

1 Fat Bob, 1 order of frings, and 1 banana milk shake $31...but it was pretty dam good. Good meat and well cooked. Frings were meh. Banana shake was pretty dam tasty. Pricey but good

This is a great lowkey spot to satisfy all your burger, fries and milkshake cravings! We ordered the BBQ burger, Bula burger, fries and a strawberry cheesecake milkshake. The menu inside is a bit out of date and the items ring up a bit higher than advertised but regardless it is worth the price. The burgers are large with a generous serving of whatever the toppings are indicated. The fries were beer-battered and delicious. The milkshake was one of the best ones I've had in the city so far -- I highly recommend getting one! Though there are only a few tables in the restaurant, their service is great and the food comes out fast. I will definitely be back anytime I have a burger craving.

I saw the place has over 1k review so I decided to check it out. What's a better way to celebrate July 4th than to have a burger and fries with a chocolate milkshake. If you're wondering where all the water in California went? It went into this burger. The burger is so wet and soggy. Its like if you took a regular bun, chew it and took it out from your mouth, placed the goo on the plate and reshape it to a bun again. Its so disgusting, I lost my appetite. This is why you shouldn't take any of these fake 5 star review, coz this place is garbage

Best burgers and fries in California. the service was fast and efficient and friendly and the vibe is very homey and down to earth.

Burgers were massive and delicious . My only gripe was that they put too sauce on my teriyaki burger,so the bottom bun was a bit soggy, by the time I got back to the hotel room. Other wise a delicious burger.

Burger was extremely filling and delicious. It alone was probably a 4/5. Though my overall experience was disappointing. Inside is small and compact which is fine but there's also no outlets which was really unfortunate for me as I was aiming to charge my scooter a bit before heading home so I figured I'd stop by for dinner. I ordered a shake and as recommended, added cheesecake which was a whole $2. The shake ended up not having cheesecake at all so I gave 2 dollars for free. Phat Bob - we'd call this a smokehouse back in uni basically a meat lover's burger as there's no vegetables (onion ring doesn't count) and there's tons of meat. Lots of sauce on the bottom kept leaking and as I took a bite, the sauce overflowed and burned my hand. Be warned but despite this, I still enjoyed this burger as it was a meat lover's paradise. Garlic Fries - crispy fries but the garlic wasn't that special. Literal chopped garlic on top that you have to scoop up with fries because they don't stick. Gets messier if you want to eat fries and garlic together as you have to do the work to grab garlic with your hand. Garlic butter would've been better. Strawberry "Cheesecake" Shake - this was just a strawberry shake. I'm positive they forgot the cheesecake and it wasn't blended in either. I was expecting drinkable chunks of cheesecake somewhat like ice cream and instead, I got a strawberry shake that I could get anywhere else. No sign of cheesecake whatsoever. $8.50 for a 20oz strawberry cheesecake milkshake without the cheesecake is terrible.

I run a Airbnb and the first question is where to get the best food. I have a great answer for every type of food except for a burger. I've had all of the ones people argue as being the "best", but nothing stood out. That was until Sunday. I had Bula Burger and it blew my mind. Had a side of frings and ended up using the burger drippings instead of ketchup. Absolutely delicious. Looking forward to going back soon. My 5 year old ate his entire burger after I had planned on half being saved for dinner later that night.

Really great staff, I ordered online and they called me on the phone to clear up a question. Nice burgers, onion rings are top notch, and the milkshakes never miss.

One of the few burger spots in SF! Being a burger lover, I decided to try this place. It's a small burger shop with very few seats. Menu is small and precise. They do have two sizes for their burgers which is a plus. The burger itself is okay. The bun fell apart as I was eating the burger, patty lacked some seasoning, and the tomato was watery. And this might not be a big deal to some but I'm not a fan of a raw onion on my burger. Portions were great though! Overall just okay, I'm not sure if I would come back.

Delish. The burger was juicy and flavorful. I also had their garlic fries, and if you're a fan of garlic... you'll LOVE them!!! It was so good I went back the next day for their chili cheese dog. Lots of chili, lots of cheese, and I like that they put the chili on the side so the bun didn't get too soggy. Portions are pretty big btw.

We recently grabbed dinner here, and although it's somewhat of a SF staple, it really fell short for me. I got the prized pearl, which simply had an overwhelming amount of blue cheese. I do really enjoy blue cheese, but towards the middle of the burger, it felt as if I was just eating bites of blue cheese over and over. The onions were in between raw and grilled (still opaque), so were in a weird state where onion could actually detract from a burger. The patty itself was not well seasoned; just tasted like I was biting into unseasoned cooked beef. By the end, all the juices had flowed out of everything, and I was eating basically slop. Personally will not be coming back!

Having dinner with my friend before she leaves for Florida. She just moved here a year ago and she just got a fabulous promotion. This place is all about burgers and fries and milk shakes. Support this small business. Service is quick and the ambiance is very fun and casual!

Foods consistently good, I can finish a deluxe mini and wish normal hamburgers were this size. They serve enough fries for two people. Sweet potato fries are so good. Workers are friendly and helpful, the place is small but it's always clean.

This place has AMAZING burgers. Seriously, don't let the dive vibe fool you, they're delicious. There is not much seating available so you may have to get your order to go. The service is fast & prompt. I came here today to try their Kobe burger, their other burgers are great but I wanted to be fancy this time. The burgers here are possibly the best in SF and thankfully, they're not smash burgers.

This place is hyped up by many so I tried it. I ordered a medium rare burger and got a rare patty that had zero flavor. A little salt and pepper would have been appreciated! And the onion "rings" were sad. Not the best burger in the district let alone not close to being the best in the city

The food was so good that all I managed to capture was a picture of the menu! The bbq sauce used on the Phat Bob was mouth watering. That in addition to the home made onion rings was amazing. It was a huge burger for the price, which I wasn't expecting in the city. Fast and friendly service right when you walk in. Only downside is there is only a few tables for dining it. Other than that, it's great and worth revisiting

Good Burger place unfortunately I don't eat meat so I can't say everything others might say but I found it as one of the top ranked burger places in SF. So I decided stop by and ordered 7 burgers (1 Veggie one) to bring to my family....Also ordered 2 orders of Fries.... I expected business to be booming here but seems like it's slow he did mention the pandemic didn't help them much...similar to many other businesses.... Overall the patty was good...my great aunt liked the burger I got her...and BTW their smaller size is basically pretty large! The fries were exceptional! Would I come back yes if I'm nearby.....

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but I decided to give it try considering the raving reviews, and the burgers definitely didn't disappoint. First of all, the burgers are PACKED. They do not skimp on the onions, mushrooms, avocado, etc. I ordered the 1/4 size burger and felt like it was a great size for me, if I had gotten the 1/2 size burger it would have been way too big for me. The prized pearl was delicious. The grilled onions come whole and it definitely delivers. I also added avocado for $2 and they literally put a whole half of the avocado sliced in there. It's definitely messy to eat, but I honestly don't mind. I would have been more disappointed if they skimped. My boyfriend got the mushroom speciality burger with 1/2 pound burger, and it was huge. Significantly bigger than the 1/4 pound. He enjoyed it, but did find it difficult to eat. We also ordered the garlic fries, portions are huge. I thought the fries were good, and reminded me garlic fries they sell at a baseball game. Despite it being a messy meal, the burgers are spot-on and it's definitely worth a stop. They have a great variety of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and milkshakes. The inside isn't dirty either, it clean considering the location (lol). I paid about $30 for 2 burgers and 1 order of garlic fries, I thought it was worth my money.