The Sentinel

"Despite the long line, The Sentinel is a great grab-and-go option. This spot makes sandwiches seemingly at the speed of light, and unlike that bad prepackaged one you made the mistake of getting yesterday, these are genuinely tasty. There’s a range of hot and cold options, and a couple of specials happening every day." - taylor abrams, jess basser sanders, will kamensky

"Every day, this tiny counter puts out a concise menu of cold and hot sandwiches and seasonal salads. Generous cuts of meat, like roast beef and corned beef, make frequent appearances. Some of the more unusual varieties can include a deviled egg salad or lamb and eggplant. A limited number of sandwiches are available, so beat the lunch crowd to ensure you get your pick. And if you time things just right, slide into sister business House of Shields next door after your sandwich — it’s a classic San Francisco bar that’s been open since 1908." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

"Former fine-dining chef turned sandwich and bar pro-Dennis Leary reopened his SoMa sandwich destination the Sentinel, which means your end-of-week lunch can once again be a giant corned beef with Swiss, slaw, and Russian dressing on grilled focaccia. And if you’re not there on Friday, don’t fret, there are other excellent options ranging from deviled egg to lamb and eggplant." - Lauren Saria, Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"Former fine-dining chef turned sandwich and bar pro-Dennis Leary reopened his SoMa sandwich destination the Sentinel, which means your end-of-week lunch can once again be a giant corned beef with Swiss, slaw, and Russian dressing on grilled focaccia. And if you’re not there on Friday, don’t fret, there are other excellent options ranging from deviled egg to lamb and eggplant." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"Dennis Leary’s cult-favorite sandwich counter, The Sentinel, is known for its meaty corned beef sandwich served on fresh baked bread. The sandwich, which will be given away for free on St. Patrick’s Day, is served on made-in-house focaccia and stacks slices of corned beef from Roberts Corned Meats with Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and coleslaw. Leary hopes the giveaway will attract more people downtown and revive business post-pandemic." - Lauren Saria