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1101 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94109
Fax: 415-775-3322

Average Rating 4 (28 Ratings)

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Tommy's Joynt does two things well: meat and beer. The hofbrau's menu, featuring braised lamb shanks, oxtail and corned-beef sandwiches, looks like it hasn't changed since Tommy's opened in 1947. The prices also hearken back to days of yore: A huge dinner, with meat, salad, mashed potatoes and a roll, is under $10 -- even with a beer.

Tommy's adheres to the more-is-merrier philosophy in everything, from its loud outside murals to the parallel walls with food on one side and drinks on the other. Everything on the extensive menu is served cafeteria-style, and there are as many misses as hits. Go for the tender brisket sandwich, and say "yes" to the offer of tangy, thin barbecue sauce. If you're curious, pass on the too-beefy buffalo stew and opt instead for the mild buffalo chili.

As with food, so with drink. Tommy's serves some hundred beers from around the world, and most are cheap. Amuse yourself by looking at the beer signs, sports logos and old menu specials plastered on the walls, or watch sports on satellite TV in the back room. The cafeteria stays open until 2AM, making Tommy's a filling last stop on any bar crawl. -- Julie Ross

28 Ratings and Reviews

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    Review rating : 4out of 5   boonedboone - 12/16/2004

    tommy's joint is the perfect environment to relax with co-workers,family,and friends,enjoying good food.

  • TOMMY HARRIS

    Review rating : 3out of 5   bbb4134 - 12/03/2004

    LETS HEAR ABOUT TOMMY HARRIS HE WAS THE FOUNDER OF TOMMY'S JOIN'T.

  • Try the Pastrami

    Review rating : 5out of 5   reallyredbeard1 - 11/28/2004

    I've tried pastrami from NYC to Montreal..thought anything decent had to be East of the Mississippi...then I found the joynt..Yummmm

  • haole

    Review rating : 4out of 5   moomba4all - 11/24/2004

    I love 'Da Joynt'!
    The food, atomosphere,
    junk on the walls, the
    prices, friendly people,
    and late night hours
    make Tommy's my number
    one stop when I am in
    the Ci

  • oldman

    Review rating : 2out of 5   rrland3 - 10/03/2004

    very salty good stay comfort

  • copenique

    Review rating : 3out of 5   copenique - 02/19/2004

    Good eats and good cold beer. Great last stop before heading home. Parking can be a problem early p.m. as the old parking lot is a thing of the past.

  • A Great Place!

    Review rating : 4out of 5   gildeane - 02/08/2004

    The 4 star rating is for
    a combination of the funky atmosphere, tasty food, bargain prices and friendly staff. Can't be matched.

  • republican83's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   republican83 - 07/24/2003

    Good cheap food. The Brisket was moist and tender. The bay area could definitely use more places like this.

  • SFjoe8's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   sfjoe8 - 06/05/2003

    For what it is, it is outstanding. It can be loud and raucous but if you go at off hours there's less of the noise. I must admit that I do like a Tommy's "fix" now and then. For the price it is hard to beat. The main choice changes daily on a regular basis so you can know exactly what to expect, but most selections are available everyday. If you like basic down-home cooking, as I do, you will not be disappointed.

  • juusan77's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   juusan77 - 05/04/2003

    tommy's joint is awesome... the food's pretty good (typical hoffbrau fare, not 5 stars but good) and very hearty. you can easily get out of this place for

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