Perry's Union Street

4.7

718 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Good for business meals

Having recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Union Street, Perry’s remains an enormously popular San Francisco institution. Perry Butler initially opened Perry’s in 1969, bringing to Union Street the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood saloons of New York’s Upper East Side. The blue and white checked tablecloths, hexagonal tiled floor, wood-paneled memorabilia clad walls, and menu of American classics produced an atmosphere that has held true today-- comfortable, inviting and cool.

Testament to its timeless appeal, Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and a fun, bustling bar. Perry"s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.

Additional information

Location
1944 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone number
(415) 922-9022
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Neighborhood and metered street parking. The restaurant is also adjacent to a private lot and there is another multi-level parking structure just half a block away on the corner of Union and Buchannan.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Grilled Artichoke$11.00
lemon aioli
Spicy Buffalo Wings or Tenders$12.00
blue cheese dressing
Cornmeal Fried Calamari$12.00
ginger-chile aioli
Potato Skins$12.00
bacon, white cheddar, scallions, spicy ranch
Perry's Slyders$15.00
(3) mini perry's cheeseburgers fully dressed
Crispy Onion Strings$10.00
Crab Cakes$22.00
mixed greens, chipotle aioli

Soups

French Onion Soup$9.50
- Bowl$9.50
Tomato Bisque$5.00
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
New England Clam Chowder$5.00
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
Perry's Chili$5.00
cheddar, red & green onion
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00

Salads

add chicken $4.50 or salmon $9

Organic Mixed Greens$10.00
pine nuts, champagne vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$12.00
Brutus Caesar$12.00
mixed kale & romaine, chili flakes, rustic croutons, shaved parmesan
Beet, Arugula & Spinach$14.00
avocado, marcona almonds, goat cheese croquettes, lemon vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge$13.00
blue cheese dressing, bacon, cherry tomatoes
Traditional Cobb$16.00
chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Perry's Chopped$16.00
salami or chicken, swiss, tomato, egg, garbanzos, olives, parmesan, red wine vinaigrette
Southwest Chicken$16.00
black beans, corn, avocado, pepperjack, tomato, red onion, scallions, tortilla
Magnolia Salad$12.00
mixed greens, blue cheese, candied walnuts, apple, currants

Sandwiches

served with perry's house-made cottage chips

The Perry's Burger$15.00
Reuben$15.00
corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island on marbled rye
House-Made Veggie Burger$15.00
barley, oats, caramelized onions, mushrooms, olives, garbanzos & raisins
Grilled Chicken B.L.T.A.$15.00
brioche bun

Entrées

Fried Chicken$22.00
veggies & mashed potatoes
Grilled Salmon$22.00
seasonal accompaniments
Sautéed Petrale Sole Meuniere$22.00
mashed potatoes
Traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs$18.00
garlic bread
Old Fashioned Pot Roast$18.00
gravy & mashed potatoes
BBQ Ribs$25.00
French Fries, Coleslaw

Perry's Steaks

your choice of two sides

Filet Mignon$35.00
- 8 Oz$35.00
New York Strip$40.00
- 14 Oz$40.00

Sides

Mac & Cheese$8.00
Cornbread$7.00
fresh sweet corn & green chiles
Creamed Spinach$7.00
House-Made Cottage Chips$5.00
Vegetable of the Day$5.50
Crispy French Fries$5.50
Sweet Potato Fries$5.50
Coleslaw$5.50

What 718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
American

Review summary

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Perry's Union Street is a beloved San Francisco institution known for its "perfect and excellent meal and service." With a cozy, nostalgic vibe, it's a favorite for its "good American food at a reasonable price." Regulars appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" staff and the lively yet familiar atmosphere.

718 Reviews

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Julia VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perry’s on Union was wonderful as always. From the greeter who seated us to the staff that said hello as we passed them everyone was gracious and gave excellent service. Of course our hostess, Emily, was outstanding as always! I’ve been enjoying this place as long as it’s existed and it is simply the best! Thank you Mr Butler for creating and maintaining this wonderful and consistent experience!
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Debi VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have always loved dining at Perry’s on Union Street. Everyone is friendly and professional. The menu is varied and offers many choices. I am a fan of the B.L.A.T.—bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato. The fries are good and crunchy and the onion strings are mighty tasty. The Perry Burger is fabulous and huge. There is a full bar and there are several TVs with sports on. The walls are covered with wonderful memorabilia worthy of taking in on their own. I highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Michele VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Perry’s is the best. Have been coming here for decades. Our server Emily was fabulous. Thank you.
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Terry
San Francisco36 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, friendly old time feel, solar to an English hotel pub.
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Richard
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Filet steak was outstanding. Rest of food was excellent also, and service was prompt and friendly. Great place for dinner at reasonable prices
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Lydia VIP
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perry’s is our favorite restaurant in SF. I would describe it as a European casual-neighborhood vibe. A great location for lunch or dinner. Service is always good. Staff is super nice. And the menu has entree size (big) salads! Never had a bad meal here & we eat here often. Perry’s has become our “go to” restaurant. Outdoor “sidewalk cafe” has a nice vibe & easy parking in a parking garage (right next door).
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Sfalias
San Francisco9 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
None of the requests made with the teservation were acknowledged.
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William VIP
San Francisco30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perry's is the kind of restaurant that every neighborhood should have: straightforward comfort menu with just enough options, no up-charges or "mandatory tips," and no stupid time-limit on how long you have to eat dinner. Marcos was our waiter and he managed great service even though he had several other tables that were keeping him busy. When eating outside, the exceptional clam chowder and onion soup help you fell warm fall over. I will dine here until they, or I, go out of business.
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rick
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perry's is the quintessential San Francisco bar and restaurant. It has a great vibe, excellent staff, consistently good comfortable food, and fine cocktails. It retains the same feeling year after year and draws people back over and over. Regulars come to see other regulars and the staff and to feel at home. Cheers, anyone?
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Andrew
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic time! A great experience! I look forward to seeing more of Perry’s.
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FAQs

Perry's Union Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 922-9022.

Perry's Union Street is rated 4.7 stars by 718 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

1944 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 922-9022
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Neighborhood and metered street parking. The restaurant is also adjacent to a private lot and there is another multi-level parking structure just half a block away on the corner of Union and Buchannan.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Perry's Union Street

Make a reservation

Additional information

Starters

Grilled Artichoke$11.00

Spicy Buffalo Wings or Tenders$12.00

Cornmeal Fried Calamari$12.00

Potato Skins$12.00

Perry's Slyders$15.00

Crispy Onion Strings$10.00

Crab Cakes$22.00

Soups

French Onion Soup$9.50

Tomato Bisque$5.00

New England Clam Chowder$5.00

Perry's Chili$5.00

Salads

Organic Mixed Greens$10.00

Classic Caesar$12.00

Brutus Caesar$12.00

Beet, Arugula & Spinach$14.00

Iceberg Wedge$13.00

Traditional Cobb$16.00

Perry's Chopped$16.00

Southwest Chicken$16.00

Magnolia Salad$12.00

Sandwiches

The Perry's Burger$15.00

Reuben$15.00

House-Made Veggie Burger$15.00

Grilled Chicken B.L.T.A.$15.00

Entrées

Fried Chicken$22.00

Grilled Salmon$22.00

Sautéed Petrale Sole Meuniere$22.00

Traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs$18.00

Old Fashioned Pot Roast$18.00

BBQ Ribs$25.00

Perry's Steaks

Filet Mignon$35.00

New York Strip$40.00

Sides

Mac & Cheese$8.00

Cornbread$7.00

Creamed Spinach$7.00

House-Made Cottage Chips$5.00

Vegetable of the Day$5.50

Crispy French Fries$5.50

Sweet Potato Fries$5.50

Coleslaw$5.50

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