Memphis Minnie's Barbeque Joint and Smokehouse | reviews | recipe | view Check, Please! photo gallery (flickr.com) |
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Location:
576 Haight Street (at Steiner Street)
San Francisco, CA 94117
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Parking: Street (difficult)
Phone: 415-864-7675
Website: www.memphisminnies.com
Restaurant Owner: Bob Kantor
General Manager: Tom Campbell
Type of Cuisine: Slow Smoked Southern Style BBQ
Signature Dishes: 18-Hour Texas Beef Brisket, Slow Smoked Sweet Pork Shoulder
Vegetarian Options: 3+ items
Alcohol Served: Wine and beer, premium sake
Corkage Fee: None
Bottle Limit: None
Restaurant Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm (Brunch) 11:00am-10:00pm (BBQ menu)
Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm (Brunch) 11:00am-9:00pm (BBQ menu)
Meals Served: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner
Take-Out: Yes
Delivery: No
Average Dinner Price Range (per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol): $15-$25
Average Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Price Range (per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol): $15-$25
Payment Options: Cash, Major Credit Cards
Accept Reservations: No
Accommodations for Children: Kid-friendly
Dining Style: Casual
Disabled Access: Yes
Restaurant Size: Small (under 30 seats)
Accommodate Groups (10+): Yes
Private Dining Room: No
Tables with Scenic Views: No
Outdoor Dining: No
Entertainment: No
On the Sunday of the grand reopening of the Academy of Sciences (Sept. '08), I was in the city, so I tried this restaurant because I'd liked the reviews on the show. While it was passable, it doesn't warrant repeat patronage, aside from slightly quirky ambiance, not much to write home about. Also, the operating personnel reminded me of Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi": if they liked you, you got preferential treatment; for whatever reason I wasn't 'right' so portion size and civility were noticeably reduced. Smiles. J