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Chow

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Very rarely in The City does one find a restaurant that has extremely low prices while maintaining the highest quality food. Chow Food Drink is an unusual restaurant that offers excellent food at low prices. No wonder the wait is always an hour long. The menu includes favorites such as the Roasted Half-Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Cranberries, or Linguini with Clams, Mussels, Prawns, and Fresh Fish. A full dinner with a drink can be had for no cost at all. 

Location details

215 Church St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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quietmouse33 
13 years ago

a good neighborhood restaurant – I like this place. The first few times I visited I didn't like the menu. I think the menu doesn't really make the items looks appetizing, but maybe that's just me. Once I started trying different things I liked them all, well, maybe not the hamburger but I'm not a big hamburger fan. I love it that you can get most of the entrees and salads in small, medium, and large. You can also get small pours of draft beers if you want; of course they have regular pints too. The pizzas, salads, fish tacos... read more

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14 years ago

Chow is one of my "go to" restaurants when I am hungry and want somewhere I know they food is good. They have a nice selection of homestyle food and always add new specialties. My favorite is the Pizzette and the spaghetti and meatball, but I've never had anything there I didn't like. Waitstaff has always been friendly and efficient, too. 

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15 years ago

Great place! – Love the fact that they use sustainably farmed ingredients. My sister was telling me that they get their lamb from a CA farm whereas even Whole Foods imports their lamb from New Zealand. I tried their basic Chicken dish last night and honestly did not have high expectations since that's typically a standard dish at most places. But it was actually the best thing we ordered -- expertly prepared and included some vegetables that were tasty and colorful. 

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16 years ago

Take out is very efficient and fast. Food is very good. Good selection of options. 

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unclebad 
16 years ago

warm service, welcoming atmosphere, wonderful wontons – Every plate is better than the last at Chow. The service is friendly, and the diner ambience is strangely fun without being kitschy like so many other diner knock-offs. Just a few steps from the lively corner of Market and Church, Chow fits into the neighborhood perfectly, yet the atmosphere and vibe inside of Chow welcomes you even if you are a uniquely white, middle aged, straight guy without any piercings or tattoos, as is my current predicament., And that's why I li... read more

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msimmons111 
17 years ago

Always a good time – I have been going to Chow for years and I always have a yummy meal there. The service is consitant and overall pretty good.. I enjoy pretty much everything on the menu and it's always affordable.... 

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sweetfe2 
17 years ago

Great food for a reasonable price – The staff at Chow are so nice, they make every dining experience that much better. The food is made of high quality ingredients and all the meals are very reasonably priced. The apple pie is to die for! Great value for friendly and delicious meal. 

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ashleigh_vi 
17 years ago

great atmosphere & tasty food... – Great for a reasonably priced sit down dinner. Great beers & great food selection...it took me forever to find something to order because it all sounded so good. I ended up getting the eggplant parmesan, and it was delicious! The parking can be awful, we were there on a Tuesday night around 7:00 and had to drive around the block a few times before we found a spot, but it was totally worth it. Fast & attentive service, definitely reccommended. 

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sfgirl23 
17 years ago

Friendly staff and good food – My fiance and I just ate at Chow and were very impressed. They have a gazillion staff members, thus, you get great, thorough service. Everyone had a smile on their face, which can be quite unusual in SF. The food was pretty good. If you're in the mood for a salad, go for the "Spinach Salad"-mmm....Great neighborhood place! p.s. The staff members are all pretty cute, too! 

Frequently asked questions about Chow

How is Chow rated?

Chow has a 4.2 star rating with 707 reviews. 

When is Chow open?

Chow is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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