Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
708 Post St
(between Jones St & Leavenworth St)
San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 409-6120
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
- Alcohol: None
238 Reviews for Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
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Is it cool that I start my review Awwww Sheeeeeed!
I love a good burger and a good Turkey burger and I'll sneak in a beef burger once in a while. I've been to a few burger spot in my time but Pearl's is by far the best! Now that make Joe's Cable Car like a distant 2nd or 3rd when I finally make my burger list.
Oh my goodness and the chili cheese fries are way better than the ones at Nation's and I think its the chili that makes the difference. Well it could be that they cook the fries longer as well. I was glad to try another sample but then I would had to buy a basket .
I'm not to sure what was so about this Turkey Burger but it touched my soul. No really it touched my SOUL. I was at piece with the Universe and my taste buds for about 30 minutes and those damn fries just made the experience complete.
For someone that wants to lose wieght Pearls can be very addicting and I think I'm going through withdrawal pain right now and need a fix!
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Oh my GAWD! Get the sweet potatoe fries! I ordered the onion rings for my burger and my girlfriend got the sweet potato fries. Her order came out first and curious, I have the fries a bite and I said "Fuck yea, I love these fries" out loud. *Allegedly*
My order came out next and guess what I got instead of onion rings....Sweet Potato Fries.
As the server brought out my order he realized I wanted onion rings not fried, but I said "Its okay my friend, I like the sweet potato fries better." And that was how I averted a meltdown.
Kick-Ass veggie burger, fries brought back nostalgic memories of a burger joint back in chitown (circa age three). what kinda place does that to the memories? fries are just supposed to be these limpy pieces of potato heart-attack sticks, but damn!
the only reason this place doesnt get a 5 is that the veggie burger from lettus is a bit better, JIMO. non the less, go and get your carnivorousness on!
Whether its mid day food craving , or late night cruise after a drunken night at the club, Pearls is the place to make your pit stop. Great selection...My favorite is the Turkey burger! um hum! lmao...man thinking about it so much, that im about to take a trip down there and pick one up now.....lol..
And the deluxe shakes are awesome!
-Mack
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Dang skippy, that was a juicy veggie burger. Not a hint of dryness...very tasty, and worth the trip over to this place. Huge french fries accompanied our meal. Only complaint was it's very small..and always packed. No room left for dessert...oh well.
I swear there is crack in their burgers...that's how addictive they are! I am fortunate (or unfortunate for my waistline) that I live a couple of blocks away. My favorite thing about Pearl's is that you can get a buffalo burger. Yummy and not so bad for you (until you pile on the bacon and blue cheese...LOL!)
Their sweet potato fries are crinkle cut now.
I'm not sure how I feel about that.
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This place makes my list of top burgers in the city. Whenever I visit friends in the TL this is where I want to grab a bite to eat. I usually stick to the classics: bacon cheeseburger and a vanilla milkshake but there are plenty of other options.
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The Tenderloin has a lot to offer if you're looking to score crack, catch an airborne disease, observe the homeless or catch an hourly rate at some broken down cesspool of a motel. Unfortunately, I cannot add grabbing a hamburger to that list.
My wife and I tried Pearl's on a whim since there was so much chatter about it. While good I cannot give it the gold medal, more like Honorable Mention. There is no doubt some serious competition when it comes to burgers in San Francisco. Of it's competitors that beat this out, I'd have to argue the main difference between this place and those is the beef patty was molded before thrown on the grill.
I don't claim to know the practices of Pearl's but looking at the patty it looked previously frozen rather than molded from fresh ground beef. The patty at Pearl's was perfectly circular leading me to believe it wasn't molded by hand before making it's way directly to the fate of a hot grill.
The taste of the burger while subjective was just okay. Nothing really stood out for me. The fries were crispy and hot and the milkshake was delicious. The price was a bit lower than some of the better competitors around the city but to pay for parking evened the score.
Bullshead still tops the leader board out here in SF.
Insane burger craving math problem:
1 scrumptious cheesburger cooked just the way I like it
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1 order of heavenly sweet potato fries
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1 mango jarritos
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1 thoroughly satisfying burp (albeit ladylike)
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1 satiated female who loves her meat
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Wowsers. Now that was probably the best turkey burger I've ordered in the city thus far. The sweet potato fries were awesome goodness and cooked perfectly. The chocolate banana shake was just the right thickness and masterfully blended.
Do not order the onion rings or regular fries - go with the sweet potato fries. Or if you feel the need to try them, order a half and half basket. The portion sizes are pretty substantial, so only add a shake to your meal if you're REALLY hungry, and also, the basket of fries can definitely be split between two people. Prices were reasonable, staff was friendly and helpful, and although the place is small, the diner-like details are cool. Let's just say it's a good thing I don't live in the neighborhood, cause I'd be here at least once every week. Except on Sunday -- but only because they're closed on Sundays.
They also serve buffalo meat here for an additional $1.50. I'm not a huge fan of buffalo, but I was tempted to try it here after reading the fact sheet on the wall. Supposedly, buffalo has less cholesterol, calories, and fat than the same serving of beef, fish, or chicken. Also buffalo/bison are the only mammals known not to develop cancer. Other buffalo facts listed on their wall:
1. Bison does NOT taste wild like game meats. It DOES taste like the finest quality beef that you remember from your childhood.
2. Bison is the only red meat that is non-allergenic.
3. Bison was the main diet of the Plains Indians who:
a. never had cancer
b. never had heart disease or heart attacks
c. lived to be 85 or 90 years old AND, scientists speculate, would
have lived to be 125 with adequate dental care.
4. Eating 5oz of bison, 3-4 times per week can help most people reduce LDL cholesterol 40 to 45% over a 6-month period.
5. Bison has 40% more protein than beef so you can eat 1/3 less volume and still come away satisfied.
http://www.americangou...
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Oh, a soft wind blows across the road as I head into Pearl's at the ungodly early hour of 4pm with two friends. One of our party was seriously jonesing for a Chocolate shake from Pearl's (they give you the bubble tea diameter straws) and the other two of us, had eaten 3 hours before but were pulled in by the mythical status of Pearl's burgers (which, incidentally, aren't so mythical on Sunday when they are closed).
So we arrived and there was a couple other people in the joint. They had their 100 health inspection front and center (and no bugs clearly visible) so we saddled on over to to the counter and proceeded to stuff our faces in the most gluttonous of Augustus Gloop manners. My "impaired" friend nearly fell into the 6 inch diameter straw of his tasty chocolate milk shake. His onion rings were notable, while the fries where just aight.
But you don't care about that, you wanna know about the burger.
Overall, 7.5/10 on THE burger list ranking.
Burger: Cooked medium rare Meyer beef. Nice size, but a little more greasy than I prefer.
Bun: White Bun, but had nice firmness and held up against a big burger.
Toppings: I ordered Cheddar and Grilled Onions. Which were both fine, although the cheddar didn't have the bite that I was looking for. Still, good. The burger also came with mayo, lettuce, and tomato ALREADY on it. I didn't know this, and generally would prefer to have none of those things on my burger. They put it on the bottom of the burger, so you don't know about it, until you pick the meaty goodness up.
Sides: The onion rings were good, very mealy. The fries were alright, but it must be noted that they were the only things that remained uneaten on the table when we finished.
Final Analysis: This is the best "burger diner" burger that I have had in town. I would watch out to make sure they don't put any toppings on that you specifically don't want, but they do a good job. And, at $6.50, it is a very reasonable burger, especially compared to what you get at Burgermeister and Polkers.
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Pearls ranks pretty high on my burger scale in the city. Massive burgers for a good price. Get extra napkins cause it can get kind of messy.
I didn't realize the Deluxe Burgers at Pearl's were half pounders until I finished my burger and it settled into my stomach. Along with an order of small fries which is fairly large and a large soda (I was really, really thirsty when I walked in.) I found myself in a serious food coma.
Even though it is posted on the menu board I failed to see that Pearl's burgers are cooked medium unless otherwise requested. So I accepted my burger medium for a change. I had ordered a Deluxe with bacon and no cheese or onions. The burger patty was very good with good beef flavor, but the bacon wasn't cooked as crispy as I would have liked; in fact the fatty portion of the bacon was still quite chewy. Between the grease from the burger and the bacon, the moisture from the lettuce and tomato and a thin film of mayonnaise the bottom bun disintegrated in a greasy, drippy mess.
The long, meaty fries were fried up golden crispy. One thing did catch my eye on the menu, which stated that an all-natural Beef Patty could be substituted for an additional charge. Does that mean there was something unnatural about my burger?
For such a tiny restaurant the menu is pretty extensive. Quarter pound options as well as buffalo, turkey or vegetable burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads are also available. I'm pretty certain I'll return as their Spicy Sly Chicken sandwich sounded quite good. They have lots of milkshake options too, but I was out of Lactaid tablets at the time. Next time ... milkshakes!
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I wanted to like the milkshake, really I did. You all said such wonderful things about them and I like milkshakes. A lot. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I ordered a chocolate shake, like I do at any new milkshake joint. Yes, it was thick. Yes, they give you a big straw with which to suck up said thick shake. However, it had that off-putting sweetness that I associate with soft-serve or cheap ice cream. Sad pants. Oh well, it's not like there aren't other places out there.
P.S. Perhaps another flavor would have been better (I've been told that the Oreo is good), but I base all of my milkshake reviews on plain old chocolate, so that's the way it's going to be.
Milkshake scale: Some of the boys to the yard. (http://www.yelp.com/li...)
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oh my f'n g!
is it wrong that i want to take the pumpkin habanero sauce from the sly burger and pour its goodness all over my body? seriously get the sly burger, its probably the best burger ive ever had. great spice, but not too spicy, and just an amazing unique taste. ive never had anything like it.
sweet potato fries are great, just make sure to not get too much salt on them. onion rings were good, and not oily either.
service was great (people were friendly), open late (awesome!). very reasonable prices (i think the sly burger is under $7). for an extra $1 or 2 you can get buffalo meat, which i might have to try next time.
also, we came back for some shakes after dinner one night and they were really good (a bit filling though, so stick with the smaller size). strawberry was great, and even the more exotic banana chocolate was great too and some nice chunky banana goodness in it.
the place is small, but it wasnt crowded the two times we went. its about 2/3 the size of starbucks with 1/2 the seating (there are only about 4-5 tables).
i love this place. i might have my wedding and reception here one day.
Ok. After several months of eating here with increasing frequency, it's only right that I bump my rating to five stars. This place serves the best burger that I've ever had. Yum.
Now, in my last review, I mentioned the milkshakes. They are disappointing. Which is fine - otherwise, I'd be having far more milkshakes than I should. This raises the question, incidentally: how many milkshakes should one have? I don't have an answer to this vexing problem yet.
So the only real problem (and it's a PROBLEM) is that they aren't open on Sunday. This is highly disappointing. Not like the milkshake thing. When I get a hankering for a burger, I want one and I want one now. And I can no longer go anywhere else (why settle for second-best?), so I'm stuck with an unsatisfied craving.
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I'm trying to write more reviews, and I just ate here so it gets my vote. I've been here a… Read more »
Obviously we're all in agreement- this place rocks. Love the burgers, love the sweet potato fries with mayo. The chicken Spicy Sly is better than the burger. Black Forest malteds are to die for. Pearl's is way too close to my apartment.
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Their mini-burgers are awesome! I'm not sure if they changed their patties or what not, but when we ordered burgers from Pearl's this week it wasnt as "greasy" as it used to be- i guess that's a good thing but their onion rings were super greasy, yet very delicious.
I tried their turkey burger for the first time and it was a bit dry...i think i'll stick to their regular burgers from now on :)
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I was craving a burger and it was decision time - should I go with an old standby* or try some place new? I was feeling a bit sassy and decided to check out Pearl's Deluxe...that decision was made easier by the fact that it's 6 blocks from my house.
There's a lot to like about Pearl's - the food is inexpensive, burgers are made with top quality beef and the staff was extremely friendly. I went with a bacon cheeseburger and a small side of fries. My burger was tasty but cooked a bit too much for my liking - only after I took my first bite did I notice that the menu board said all burgers cooked medium unless requested otherwise so I guess that was my bad. The burger did pack a lot of flavor as well as at least five pounds on my girlish figure.
Next time I'll request my burger medium rare and go with the infamous sweet potato fries. Hell, if my bulging belly is any indication I might even go with the mini burger instead of the regular. At least my walk home was uphill!
*for the record, my Top 5 burgers can be found at Slow Club, Street, Balboa Cafe, Zuni and Bar Johnny
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Had the Mushroom Burger with sauteed oninons last night.
Well, actually I had the Mushroom Burger.
Mama conveniently stole the one with the sauteed onions.
We both loved each other's burgers.
Ordered the Springs and was disappointed. Sweet potato fries and onion rings are my absolute favorite burger sides. The sweet potato fries were dry and the onion rings were dry and mangled.
Also ordered the garlic fries. Couldn't be happier with these, even if it is 8am and I still taste garlic.
Worth going back to try the other burgers.
We'll just stay away from the Springs next time.
Yeah yeah, it's gotten a million reviews but one more can't hurt right?
Came in after the Giants/Cubs game and I was feeling adventurous...Spicy Sly burger with rare Buffalo meat please. Garlic fries. Chocolate peanut butter shake. I think I got my RDA of fat and calories that day in one fell swoop.
Spicy Sly came out promptly (it's rare so it should) and the pumpkin habanero sauce was spicy but not in an overwhelming kind of way so I was quite pleased. Garlic on the fries are plentiful and the shakes are so thick they give you those fat tapioca straws. And really do need it!
People behind the counter are super friendly and don't make a face if you want to modify your food which is important if you want that tip in the "SEXY PEOPLE TIP" jar. And unlimited pickles put a cherry on top of this place.
Only thing I wish they'd do is make a smaller 1/4 lbs. buffalo burger 'cause as good as it is, I couldn't make it through a 1/2 lbs. Boo me!
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2.5 stars, but granting them 3 since they were really nice folks serving up the burgers inside. I tried the Prized Pearl burger, which has bacon, sauteed onions, crumbled blue cheese, and mayo for $6.95. I also had the half order of sweet potato fries and a small soda. Whole bill came to $12-something.
The burger was a little dry and flavorless (just the meat). I liked the melty blue cheese and grilled onions, but with the bland patty and bland bun, it just didn't work for me. And it's big! You will not leave hungry.
The sweet potato fries were delicious. Thin, crispy outside/soft inside, nicely salted.
Nice little place, but I won't be visiting it again.
OMG, Pearl's is seriously amazing. The day after my birthday I was really craving something greasy and delicious. I wanted a hearty burger, not something from Burger King or McDonalds, something with some personality. Pearls was my savior that day. I went burger crazy ordering Garlic Fries, a Cookies & Cream shake, and the Phat Bobb burger. Everything was amazing and surprisingly reasonable. I really overdid it though, the burgers are huge, as are the shakes and servings of fries.
My Phat Bobb burger was perfectly medium rare, tender and juicy. I kinda felt like I was in one of those Carl's Jr. commercials, with all the huge burger dripping down...get this burger! The bacon is crisp and flavorful and the BBQ sauce and onion rings are amazing. The Garlic Fries were tasty, not as good as the ones from Gordon Biersch, but definitely loaded with chopped garlic and delicious with some dipping ketchup. The Shakes are huge, so watch...try the specialty flavors.
Pearl's is so good. You might have to wait a bit for your order, but rest assured it will be worth it.
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I really wanted to love you, Pearl's.
The bf and I both wanted a burger and since you are rated number one...it had to be you. We walked all the way the heck over to your 'hood from lower pac heights. I showed my commitment to your famous burgers. We entered to friendly greetings from the employees and decided to take a minute or two to look at the menu.
And that was when we both saw it...BUGS and lots of 'em.
They were crawling all over the table under the menu on the wall. After walking that far, we were starving but this did cause some hesitation. Still, we ordered and my burger, the mushroom & jack cheeseburger was EXCELLENT. It was right up there with one of the best burgers I've ever had. That's why I have to give you four stars even considering the bug situation.
I want to come back to you but the infestation makes me a little nervous. Perhaps you could get some bug spray and hose this joint down?
You are just too damn good to let this be a dealbreaker.
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I think that Pearl's and Carl's Jr. should swap slogans b/c "If it doesn't get all over the place, it doesn't belong in your face" fits my (first-time) experience at Pearl's perfectly.
I ordered the Super Sly Burger, which was a 1/2 lb. burger, toppled with sauteed onions & peppers, jack cheese and their chili sauce. I also tried the sweet potato fries. In short, despite being REALLY messy (i.e. I needed a fork to scoop up all of the "goodies" on my plate), my burger was great. It was huge; the meat was twice as big as the bun (a critique of mine), which made it a little hard to handle. It was nice n' spicy with plenty of flavor all around, though. Almost too flavorful, really! However, I ordered it med-rare, and got if med-well :( The fries were great, too!
The staff was really cool and friendly, though. You can tell that this place is a hot spot, if only because it's apparent that the staff know how good they are- it shows- and I can appreciate that!
Def check this place out, and I'll def be back.
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I'm in town for a conference. I was too busy networking (okay, and drinking champagne) to eat dinner. 11 p.m. rolled around, I was starving, and my supposed luxury hotel doesn't serve anything but chicken wraps for late-night room service. But I'll save that for another review.
After a quick session on Yelp, I headed a few blocks to Pearl's. Even that late, the place was full. The guy at the counter was polite and looked me in the eye as he took my order. I'm pretty sure no fast-food personnel has met my gaze since, like, 1997.
I ordered my meal to go. Back at the hotel, I sat down to a deluxe with cheddar, a small order of garlic fries, and a vanilla shake. What? I hadn't eaten since noon.
Wow. The meat was flavorful, the cheese perfectly melted, the veggies crisp, the tiny amount of mayo just right. And it's hard to argue with garlic fries--potatoes and garlic together in one hot chewy mess? Yeah. I'm happy.
The shake was just okay, and more than $13 for a burger in a cardboard box is a bit much. Still, I'd go back. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to finish my fries.
I knocked a star off for how tiny my mouth is.
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No need to look any further. These burgers are great.
With all the reviews, there is very little I can add here. My burger here was fantastic as were the fries. Great food + plus great service = all the awesome reviews you see here.
The sides at Pearl's Deluxe Burgers were delicious, especially the sweet potato fries. For two people, I would recommend someone ordering the half French fries/half sweet potato fries basket, and the other person ordering the half onion rings/half sweet potato fries basket.
As for my burger, I ordered the Spicy Sly Burger. The chili and toppings on the burger were very good but the burger itself was lacking seasoning, and the bun wasn't anything special. If only there was an In-N-Out Burger next to Pearl's Deluxe Burgers. The toppings would have been delicious on a flavorful In-N-Out burger served on a toasted bun.
The fact that this place is so close to my place.....kiss of death to my diet!! I went here for a little late night emotional eating. The menu for burgers was frickin awesome. I ended up ordering a hotdog which was delicious. I couldn't make up my mind if i wanted onion rings or fries so I ordered frings which gives you the best of both worlds. AND to top things off.... a chocolate shake which was AMAZING! I'm definitely coming back here to try out a burger and another flavored shake!
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Who would've thought the TL could offer this!! The guys there are super friendly, very patient, the prices are decent, and of course, the burgers are delish. I tried the Spicy Sly burger and it was good! If you like your food spicy, this is the burger to get. I also tried the garlic fries and the chili fries, both very very good. Couldn't get rid of my garlic breath for the rest of the day after that meal..that's how garlicky those fries are. I hear their Peanut Butter Shake is REALLY good and what they're known for, but I got the raspberry shake this time instead, which was okay.
I think I'm going to try the Peanut Butter Milkshake next time. Definitely going back to try the other burgers on the menu, and the fries on the side is a must!
I don't suppose this place needs more reviews, but who cares. They make a hell of a burger. A hell of a huge burger (1/2 pound) if you get the default option. Which I have been. And not finishing. :-/ Even though it is scrumdiliumptious.
The regular fries are sort of meh, but the sweet potato fries and the onion rings are delish. You get all the free pickle spears you want.
The burgers and fries are available in half size portions (1/4 pound burger), so you can easily get out of there with a burger, fries and a drink for under $10.
Highly recommend!
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First of all kudos to Yelp, not sure how we functioned before we met!
Second, we wanted burgers on a Friday night and I typed "burgers" in the search box and vwhala Pearls appears with some great ratings!!
My review is a bit schitzo, so beware:
We went. It was yum. I had the turkey burger w blue cheese, uber yummie. Would I go back, well I am not sure. I wasn't that impressed. The burgers seemed very cookie cutter, not round and juicy but flat and boring. A very welcoming and friendly staff, which is hard to find! So it's hard to rate.
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So we called this night "Babes and Burgers" and it was a real deal, roll up the sleeves, mean and serious research night with the homegirl 'food-in-the-city committee'. As per a stellar yelp review, neighborhood savory hearsay, and the agreement we'd go 'mom &pop' vs. 'gourmet'- Pearl's Deluxe Burgers was the mark for this reconnaissance mission on this warm San Francisco night.
The venue was straight to point. No frills, no pretentiousness . This is a business that boasts 'we sell damn good burgers here' nothing more nothing less. That was noted from the get-go and the joint was conducive for our no- mercy burger examination that was to follow.
We wanted to a good variety to sample. Four girls, 3 burgers to share in attack: Pearl's Deluxe w/ Blue Cheese (for the classic), Phat Bob w/ Buffalo Meat (for the girth), and the Pesto Burger (for kicks).
Of course we had to see what the Spries (sweet potato fries) was about, which we got laced with crunchy sweet onion rings.
The notes: An obvious respect (if not worship) of the meat as the big boss in the bun; grilled perfectly medium/ medium rare. Whether it was the blue cheese, pesto, or bbq sauce in each of these burgers cases- the condiments were careful not to mask taste but accentuate; the bun buttery and light in a happy soft embrace of the beef. And every bit was bite-able and fat with taste. The attention to detail was exciting- props to the architecture of each. There was surprisingly nothing but a harmony of yums and oohs that came from our table.
Quotes:
"Despite the medley of flavors in a single burger, my taste buds and olfactory system were surprisingly not overwhelmed."
"I don't usually like blue cheese, but the combination of blue cheese, red onions lettuce and sauce made it fantastic!"
"pesto burger a surprise and the buffalo meat very tasty with just enough spices."
Conclusion: Based on the varied elements of our sample tonigh, we agreed the burger to build next time would be a Pearl's Deluxe/ buffalo meat/blue cheese/ and bacon. No joke. That'll be the winner. That, and the spries (couldn't take one bite without the 'that's good' nod). And lastly, the staff. Justin (who reigns there Tues, Wed, Thurs) exemplified down home service, pride of his product and the intergenerational family history behind building a great neighborhood feel good burger...all of these, made the experience addictive and hearty for sure.
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Nothing cures the hunger pangs than a nice juicy burger with not one, but TWO sides of fries (garlic and sweet potato - much bigger fan of the latter). The tasty burgers made the feeling of my own blood coagulating worthwhile (don't you just love that word? I do.)
I like that the place is pretty low key, and for the blue cheese and bacon fans (who isn't, really?) the Prized Pearl sandiwhich is pretty darn good.
One star off for my burger being a little too well (I ordered medium) and my friend's for a little too NOT well (she ordered medium too) ... but our other friends found theirs juuust right.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Even so, it was still a tasty experience. Next time I'm ordering the thick and creamy milkshakes too!
The milkshakes are the best. They are very creamy and not thinned out like other places. I enjoyed the burger too. I had The Spicy Sly....mmmmmm spicy!! The burgers are big. I couldn't finish it, so I saved it for later- AND- it was still yummy. The only thing I didn't like about this place was its size, too many people and not enough room to stand and wait for your order.
Oh sweet delishousness! Thank you oh lord for helping me find the best burgers in San Fran!
1.) They have a 100% health inspection rating, clean=good
2.) They have "Mini" burgers! I am a petite gal so when I find things that are " my size" I squeal with delight! Meat was perfectly cooked and the veggies were all fresh.
3.) They have my all time favorite side...sweet potato fries! The thought of those delicious fries makes me crave MORE!!
Next time I want to try the shakes!
I enjoyed my meal at the steps of union square with gigantic Beckham in his skivies for my view. Thank you to whoever decided to put that glorious piece of man on a huge poster.
I hate to do this. However, the last couple of burgers I had here sucks, big time. I ordered the Buffalo burger and it must have been the hide they put in because it was EXTREMELY tough. I hope it was a temporary thing they are going through, however this was the second time it happened. They better shape up or else I need to find another go to burger place.
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I phone ordered the Prized Pearl Buffalo Burger (Medium Rare per rec by yelpers). I also ordered… Read more »
F*** me gently with a chainsaw. This is the best effen burger in town, hands down! The fifth and ultimate star is awarded for the frings, strings, frick frack, paddy-whacks, whatever they call them- essentially the basket of sweet potato French Fries and Onion Rings. Heaven on Earth! Also the Garlic Fries are superb, with a few hundred bulbs of garlic and a couple whole green onions- Breath-a-licious!
The meat is Meyer's Natural Angus Beef- YUM. Or you can opt for buffalo. The Phat Bob is a classic- the Prized Pearl (?) is what I had- one giant burger patty, golden brown toasted sesame seed bun, heaps of sauted yellow onions, crumbled blue cheese, a phat slice of Monterey Jack, and 3 phatty strips of bacon.
It makes me think of the old McDonalds song- "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed buuuuun." Boy they brainwashed us with that one didn't they?
Pearls is 500 times better than McDonalds!
Put a fork in me. I'm ______.
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