Review Lolinda - San Francisco

Chris F

This place in my view has some of the best steaks in San Francisco. The kitchen speaks for itself and definitely try different things and mix it up in a tapas style dining. The parrilla grill makes things stand out with the wood smoke that penetrates the meat. That said the service was not as great as I would expect from the price range , of this restaurant. No one checked in throughout the meal nor asked if anything was needed. Unfortunate miss that could have made a more well rounded experience.

Vanessa Cheung

Large parties with fixed menu are asked to sign a contract. If anyone backs out within 3 days of the reservation, you will be charged the full headcount, although they still serve all portions. Beautiful atmosphere. Parking is very scarce. Upstairs bathroom is less crowded. For the price you get a good amount of food. We were absolutely stuffed afterwards. OK dishes - Chimichurri Cheese Dip, Asado Mixto, Hanger Steak Yummy dishes - Mushroom Empanada, Fish Ceviche, Roasted Cauliflower, Halibut, Churros Nonexistent dish - Seasonal Peppers. When we asked the server what happened to it, he played it off and said the Asado Mixto comes with the exact same peppers. So we missed out on one item. Had we known we obviously would have selected a different side. He ended up bringing us more of the shishito peppers.

Dee T

Went to Lolinda's to celebrate our son's birthday and the atmosphere was nice however in my opinion it's like the space was over packed. I felt like everyone was in your face. Table seating was squeezed and not really big people friendly. We need arm space to eat lol. We were seated in a booth facing other tables which was uncomfortable and just trying to enjoy conversations it's hard because my neck hurts just having to turn right to talk to my son and his girlfriend. Imagine being at the movies and four of you sitting in the back row of the theater watching a movie. Exactly!!! Staff was busy but service was ok. They charge for everything. Dessert was alright. I don't think it's worth what we paid for because you can get the same steak at Outback or Texas Roadhouse, the only difference is what it was served on which the presentation was beautiful. The dining room was really dim which I've never understood why.... when I would prefer to be able to look at my food while enjoying it. (You get what I mean). The bill was crazy for a party of four, our son spent almost $600... but I appreciated the experience but wouldn't go there again.

lAGAwTHA

Best meal I ever had in San Francisco. I had bone marrow and Lengua and it was delicious! Best chocolate cake in the city too!!! i’m going to miss this place when I go back to New York.

Susan Washburn

Incredible food and atmosphere with a fantastic server while we were there. He really helped us figure out how many plates would suit our party since we had never been there before and didn't want to over or under order for the group. Definitely would recommend it to anyone looking for delicious food or a new experience!

H K

Best 🥩 and chicken skewers! Empanadas were really great too! Drinks were amazing as well. Make sure have many churros you can.

Christine Dong

Was here for an office party served family style.Was not expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. My only complaint is that we ate upstairs and it was too dark to see the food we were eating. Oh, and unfortunately the small slice of cake for dessert was very very dry.

Elizabeth Cortez

Went for a Saturday date night. Made the reservation a week in advance. This was our first time at Lolinda and they did not disappoint. We were seated immediately and were greeted by the server with complimentary drinks for our anniversary. We got the beef tartare and the octopus tapas as starters and decided to share the gaucho (26 oz bone-in rib-eye cooked medium rare) with the asparagus and potato sides. I also got a glass of cabernet to pair with the meat. Overall a great experience. The cook on the meat was excellent and the whole vibe is perfect for dates.

Emily and Aspen

My second visit and it is consistently good. The flavors are amazing. Most dishes have a bite to them… yes spicy but so good. Get there early and have a cocktail at the bar before dinner. The halibut ceviche is a must. The shrimp skewers come with spicy, pickled, red onions… yum! Edgy, trendy patrons. Great service.

Raquel Gonzalez

Stopped for some appetizers and drinks before a movie at the Alamo. The mixed ceviche was so good. The corn fritter tostada was a delicious addition to this appetizer. We also had beef empanadas. Appetizer portions are small but delish! The pisco sour was superb!

Amin Rasooli

Overall, this restaurant exceeded all my expectations and provided a memorable dining experience that I'll be talking about for a long time. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and a delightful ambiance. Don't miss out on this culinary gem!

Justin Gies

First time here. Didn’t have a reservation. Sat in high tables. Food and service were excellent. Cocktails were good. Argentinian filet was freaking amazing! Some of the best beef I’ve had. A bit pricey but not a ripoff. $250 for two. Two drinks each, an appetizer, two vegetable sides (cauliflower was delicious), two 7 oz filets, and churros for dessert. Would go again…but I’d make a reservation next time.

Justin Wang

Upscale, rustic ambient atmosphere good for sharing in large and small groups. Pork chop was extremely tender and the bone marrow + beef tartar were excpetional appetizers.

Larry R

Delicious food, especially empanadas, and stakes. But sides were great too. Very nice and elevated cocktails, wonderful service. I like the place ambience but could be a bit brighter, we had to use phone flash light to see what was actually on the plate.

A ANS

Really good grilled meats here. Love the chicken skewers and pork chops. Churros and cookies with milk are great for dessert.

Vikram Balakrishnan

A mission institution! Great steaks in a more lively setting than a classic steakhouse. Presentation is a little more gaucho style but the quality, service, and drinks are all excellent.

Kobi Cohen

We enjoyed this restaurant very much! We ordered empanadas for starter which were excellent. Then the mix girl and the New York steak was outstanding. Beside the great food, service was amazing. We also got the food quite fast. Very recommended