Tommy's Joynt
Restaurant · Cathedral Hill ·
Carved meats, large beer selection, kitschy interior
Carved meats, large beer selection, kitschy interior
"The California hofbrau may soon be a lost tradition but for now, Tommy’s Joynt carries the torch on the corner of Van Ness and Geary. It’d be hard to miss the restaurant’s vibrant and sprawling signage, which advertises everything from “world famous” sandwiches to satellite TV to cheap beers. Open since 1947, Tommy’s continues to be a destination for meaty meals like carved-to-order hot pastrami sandwiches, an impressive selection of imported beers, and a lively late-night dining scene." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The Western Addition hofbrau is open on Thanksgiving with plenty of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. In addition to dine-in, they’re offering a take-home meal that serves four, or you can order anything off their menu a la carte." - julia chen 1
"Although Tommy’s Joynt isn’t hosting their usual Turkey Day party, they’re offering a prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner ($30) that includes turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, an extra side of your choice, and a slice of pumpkin pie. You’ll have to walk up on Thanksgiving Day to order from 12-7pm or until they sell-out." - julia chen 1
"For a touch of classic San Francisco at classic San Francisco prices (read: not exorbitantly expensive), Tommy’s Joynt is the casual hofbrau where locals go for a hearty meal and divey drinks. Line up and order a dinner platter featuring a choice of hand-carved meats like turkey, roast beef, pastrami, or corned beef with a choice of two sides, or add those carved meats into a sandwich served with barbecue, gravy, or au jus. The restaurant is group-ready, with plenty of seats to drink and eat at." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"The city’s iconic hofbrau and bar on the corner of Geary and Van Ness has been chugging along since the 1940s. This place is a time capsule (it’s a windowless spot full of every tchotchke under the sun), and one that’s made serving Thanksgiving dinner a time-honored tradition. Every year, the $32 meal includes ham or turkey, a choice of two sides (like classic mashed potatoes, candied yams, or stuffing), bread and butter, and pumpkin pie. No reservations are needed, so just show up any time after they open at 11am." - ricky rodriguez
