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Chow (Closed Permanently)

(74 Ratings)
Healthy comfort food
Chow's serves traditional American diner food. Many ingredients are organic, including several organic wines on their by-the-glass list.


Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun 8:00 am - 10:30 pm
Fri-Sat 8:00 am - 11:00 pm



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Reviews

DTracer
DTracer
Over a year ago

Great atmosphere and yummy food

I've noticed a pattern in a lot of "gay restaurants" where the food is overpriced and sub par. Chow is the perfect exception--you won't go broke, the menu is varied enough to satisfy any taste, and the ambiance is warm and cozy.


RichDominiak
RichDominiak
Over a year ago

Favorite local eats

With a fun staff that is very SF you'll want to sit and eat at the bar so you can interact with everyone. I love that most everything in the menu can be ordered in small, medium and large portions. There is a great selection of beers and good comfort food, but you definitely want to save room for dessert. Fresh pies and cobblers are the perfect way to end a meal here.


misterpretender
misterpretender
Over a year ago

Cheap and chic

I cannot remember how many times I have eaten at this place. It is definitely one of my favorite cheap eats in SF. You definitely get more than what you pay for. Make sure to try my favorite dish here - Smiling Noodles! Just thinking of dish makes me hungry! Try sneaking in here during lunch time because it gets very busy at night.


DennisInSanFran
DennisInSanFran first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Cheap and Fun

The staff's very SF. Young kids with different color hair and cute. Super nice. Pizza's great. They'll call you at the bar next door when you're table is ready.


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