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Rickybobby

400 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • (415) 963-1713
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  • Carole P.

    Nice location, Not expensive, very nice staff, specials added regularly....I love this place! really good for I guess everything. The only thing is that it's very loud, but you really don't care when your food is in front of you ;) Try the truffle fries, the burger, the lobster mac and cheese, and the biscuit!

    (5)

  • Rob B.

    I've only been once. Had shrimp grits. They were fantastic. Best I've had. I'll be back soon and fill in blanks, but so far, so great!

    (4)

  • Alice Z.

    Definitely a haight neighborhood gem. Good food, shows movies (not talladega nights...sorry to disappoint. we were too), cute communal tables. We got the duck salad, braised&glazed chicken drumsticks, and sweet potato tots. You get tons of tots (and the $2 basket of fries is ample too). And to our pleasant surprise, the Chicken drumsticks comes in sets! (so if you want 4 drumsticks...just order 2). We left super full and fairly buzzed for less than $35 a person!

    (4)

  • Seth S.

    If you want a final meal before your death sentence - this place is it! Amazing American greasy food that might clog your arteries, yet totally worth it. Burger is delicious (akin to Umami), buffalo chicken sandwich a great spin on a classic, and that cinnamon toast crunch vanilla sundae was as tasty as it was creative.

    (5)

  • Heather U.

    Chill place, you sit at communal tables in a loud and bustling environment and order from the board with a server at your table. They're fast and efficient, keep the water glasses full. I was amazed that I actually enjoyed their Mac and cheese (I almost never eat Mac n cheese because I'm not a fan), their sweet tater tots were fast and plentiful, corn with basil sauce was intense but good, biscuits were delicious as promised, wish I had room for dessert! I'd go back again in a heart beat

    (4)

  • Lorena G.

    Excellent food if only the service was half as good. We stopped by last night. After waiting an hour for our table we say around for another 15 before we had to flag down our server (who was outside in his phone) to place out order and ask for water. Not only was our food served haphazardly, resulting in some getting their food when everyone else was finishing, but our server literally threw the plates on the corner of the table. (I guess it was up to us to pass it along.) Very disappointed!

    (2)

  • Nene K.

    I didn't know what I was in for -- with a name like Rickybobby this restaurant would either be terrible and trying to hard or out of the park delicious. Thankfully, it was the latter. This restaurant fits perfectly in Lower Haight although to really fit in, it could be a little grungier. In any case, the food is ridiculously tasty. This is New Southern style done well. Faves include: lobster mac and cheese, ANY of their burgers, pork ribs. Gah this review is making me hungry. Happy eating!

    (4)

  • Anthony L.

    When I first heard that the boys from Broken Record kitchen was no longer going to be there, I got depressed. When I'm depressed I like to eat at Broken Record.... Then I heard they were opening up their own joint in the Haight! Happy to hear that they were not completely gone, but I wasn't sure if the were still going to be the same, quaint yet amazing kitchen it was before! Here's my original review: yelp.com/biz/broken-reco… I'm glad the food is as amazing as ever! You can't go wrong with ANY of the dishes! It's got a different feel now, with the whole wait to be seated instead of fighting for the little booths in the back of Broken Record. Parking got worse imo but overall, still one of my favorite places in the City! Highly Recommended!

    (5)

  • Adam J.

    WOW! I been hearing about this place and I finally tried it! Boy, this place is the spot to eat, drink, and catch up with friends. What I ordered: +Crab shell tacos 2 for $14 +Potato tots $6 +spicy bbq ribs with bacon potato salad (RECOMMEND) $15 +Green flash-IPA $6 The food was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was lively and definitely a great place to grab a beer. I wish they had the lobster macaroni and cheese but they said to CHECK BACK IN A MONTH. The service was excellent, and the tables are pretty much open. It's a sit down place, but if the table is larger than the group, be prepare to share with a stranger. No complains on this place. Great food again and great vibes. I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Rigel A.

    I had never been here before, but decided to go with both locals and some visitors. It's a real chill and casual place. I shared the pulled pork sandwich with my friend and we also shared a nice large basket of their fries. I would go back again if I was in the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Kevin W.

    We ate at Rickybobby before it was cool to eat there - at least in the sense that we beat the hipster crowd by getting there at 6:30. By 7:30 Friday night, I could barely see the sunlight through the thick forest of skinny jeans. (I should have taken an artsy, heavily filtered Instagram of that.) Luckily, the friendly and slightly apologetic staff was amazing at taking names and offering drinks. $6 for an Anchor Steam on tap was pricey but great for the wait. - $6 Sweet Potatertots - A bit over-salted, but damn, they were good and stayed crispy throughout the whole meal. We couldn't stop eating them even after we were full. - $10 Beef and Bacon Burger - Bacon and beef met and did the nasty in the patty. It was that much of a hot damn mess with the cheese. I needed a cigarette after that burger. - $12 Lobster Gnocchi (Special) - A few medium-sized gnocchi, but the lobster, pea, asparagus cream sauce was delicious. Be sure to get something like the tots to dip into the sauce. - $11 Crab Bisque Dip - The bay scallops were swimming in a sea of crab. A bit salty, and the the tomato-garlic crusty bread was just ok, but the tots were better for dipping again. Sadly, now that Rickybobby has become hip and cool, I can never go back again. Darn, my ironically confusing, trendy sense of taste! :P

    (4)

  • Elaine Y.

    This place is yummy to my tummy. The restaurant is actually pretty big, but the way they have set up their tables doesn't allow for maximum seating, which means this place runs out of seats fast! You do have the option for take out, but that really just takes out all the fun from dining in and enjoying the dim-lit atmosphere. Here's what I tried and my take on the dishes: Pull Pork fries: the fries are too crispy. curly fries need the perfect ratio of crunchiness and this one missed the mark. The overwhelming mountain of pull pork made this appetizer more like a heart attack disguised in food. Definitely share, please order only one plate for a party size of 6+. Truffle Cheese Corn: I'm a sucker for corn cob!! It had a bit too much cheese (it was literally coated in Parmesan cheese), but I'm in love with corn so I give this 4 stars! Shrimp Grits: super super good! The texture of the grits could be odd for some people, but the flavor was amazing!!! I don't know what it is, but every single component in that bowl was harmonious and just works! I was too full to finish at the restaruant, but it was so good that I had to finish my leftovers the second I got home. It was too good to be left for tomorrow. I. WILL. BE. BACK!!!

    (4)

  • Victoria K.

    Actually tried my first meals with the chef back at Broken Record for the first time. I didn't know/realize that they left after the last time I went to Broken Record and it was a completely different menu and taste. So, I decided to take the drive out on a busy Saturday night w/ the bf to try out Rickybobby. Needless to say, the chefs did not let me down once again! We've tried the sweet potato tots(which I fell in love with when they first stirred this up back at Broken Record), tasted so good I even burned my mouth from eating them the minute they were set on the table! Also had the biscuits and gravy, which in one word...AWESOME. Everything that was served went well with the biscuits. I wasn't expecting it to have so much flavor and assuming most of the flavor would come from the meat (or fattening of the gravy). Crispy toasted biscuits with their own kind of gravy and different meats...mmm I'm getting hungry just writing this again! Also grabbed an order of the pork tendo sandwhich, which was delicious as well. A little bit too spicy for me with the mustard, but that's cause I'm such a pansy when it comes to heat. It still didn't stop me from stealing more bites out of the sandwich from my bf! Beer selection is cool. Overall, it was a great experience. However, the only con I can get out of this place was the weird seating. They're set up with 5-6 large tables, which would be awesome with a group of friends and whatnot, but if you're just here with your significant other or with a buddy, you'd be waiting in line sharing the large table with a couple other strangers seated next to you. I think theres only about one or two small tables (maybe) that seat 2 or 3 peeps. Then again, I came here on a Saturday night when it was busy.

    (5)

  • Annie L.

    Y'all, this place has some authentic southern dishes. Fo' reals. CRAWSHRIMP GRITS! Best I've had since living in Georgia. It's perfectly soupy, very flavorful, and not overly filling. Tator tots are a must. It does get a bit crowded though. Be prepared to sit closely with people, but the grits...they're worth the wait :)

    (4)

  • Tim W.

    WARNING: COMMUNAL SEATING Four star food, one star seating. The lasagna was absolutely wonderful. The lobster mac-n-cheese was a little different from what I expected - but when I took a bite, I gasped; it was so delicious. I'm not a sweet potato fan, so I was skeptical of the tater tots, until my date made me eat one. I think I ate half the plate of them, they were so good. The ranch dipping sauce was excellent. I can't say enough good things about the food. It was outstanding. The dining experience, on the other hand, was less than comfortable. Instead of one communal table amid a sea of "normal" restaurant tables, every table was communal. Some fat people sat next to us. The dude's gut was pressed into the table. Every time he coughed, laughed or twitched (which he did a lot), I could feel the table shake. The whole situation put an unpleasant damper on our enjoyment of the amazing food. I would have been much happier with delivery that night. So, F-U, owners, for not giving us even the option of sitting by ourselves. Two stars, and we won't be back.

    (2)

  • Matt E.

    I'm not feeling particularly prolific right now, so let's just get to the facts: 1) The short rib lasagna is the most delicious thing you can ever put into your mouth. 2) The sweet potato tots are delicious, but the orders are HUGE. One order for a table of 4 is more than enough 3) They were showing Beverly Hills Ninja on TV, followed by Thrashin 4) Josh Brolin was REALLY hot in 1986 5) The service staff was all incredibly friendly, but our particular server seemed a bit overwhelmed. 6) Served us a Chimay w/o a glass. It seems strange that he'd forget, seeing as when we asked for a glass, he brought out a Chimay chalice. 7) The restaurant was balls hot. 8) The prices are incredibly reasonable 9) I'd go back in a heartbeat.

    (4)

  • Karen T.

    We ate everything on the menu! Everything was damn good heart attack food! Memorable, Burger was Juicy and Flavorful, Pork Curly Fries, those fries stayed crunchy and not soggy perfect! Just go, it's ll good!

    (4)

  • Vivek S.

    Not that you asked, but my advice is that you get drunk, go to Rickybobby, and then get drunk again. You will feel alive. This is a place to go when you want to eat kids' food (for grownups) at communal tables in a loud bustling shoebox of a restaurant. Don't take your girlfriend and her parents here. Unless you're all wasted. Rickybobby is at the corner of Haight and Webster, adding extra coolness to an already awesome neighbourhood. Yes, you will have to wait for a table, but it wasn't insufferable and the staff didn't sadistically delight in watching us wait, like they do at that other place. YOU know what I mean. I ordered the beef and bacon burger and the chicken drums. The bacon and the beef are ground together, which is an idea so brilliant it should win the Nobel Prize in Meat. The chicken is not to be sneezed at. An order of drums is two legs so our two orders amounted to (wait for it) four BBQ-glazed drumsticks. They were sticky and delicious, and I left feeling like someone punched a delicious fist deep into my stomach. Not too pricy either. Thank you Rickybobby. Obligatory Title Pun: ROLL in this RICK: you'll never want to give it up. Menu Readability: Everything you need is in a framed chalkboard above the kitchen. Need to mention: If you don't chew Big Red, then fuck you! What this place teaches me about myself: Like seriously, why isn't there a Nobel Prize for meat?

    (5)

  • Alix F.

    Bomb food. My date was disappointed that they were out of the lobster mac. Great burger, great spare ribs. The parm fries weren't our cup of tea. Overall I would go back. The service was ok....but our waiter ran out after us because we left our to go box on the table. So he gets super brownie points for that. Since the leftovers are my lunch tomorrow. Four stars only because I'm not a fan of the seating. Its too san Francisco hipster..

    (4)

  • Candice H.

    I was really sad when I heard the two chefs left Broken Record as the food was AMAZING! But then I found out that they branched out and opened up Rickybobby! Yay! Prior to my visit, I heard mixed reviews about the food. I was told certain items that used to be available at Broken Record were no longer offered at Rickybobby or that it didn't taste the same. I still wanted to give them a try as everyone has different buds. Therefore, I'm trying really hard not to be biased in writing this review. We ordered: -Beef and Bacon Burger $10 - I don't eat beef so I don't know what this tasted like. However, I was told that the burger at Broken Record tasted a lot better even though it's the same chefs that made the one at Rickybobby. -Pulled Pork - I thought the pulled pork was delicious. -Sweet Potatertots $6 - not as phenomenal as Broken Record In reading other Yelp reviews, it seems customer service wasn't that great for them. However, that wasn't a problem for us. Our server was friendly and the food came within minutes after ordering. Overall, I feel Rickybobby failed to achieve the charm of its original name - Broken Record. The food here was okay, but not memorable.

    (3)

  • Maile N.

    Rickbobby provides good, filling comfort food at affordable prices in a fun, lively dining environment with good service. We had: * Chicken drumsticks (big drumsticks, totally filling, good and tender) * Crawfish grits (lovely melding of flavors of the crawfish, grits, mushrooms - mmm, totally filling satisfying - I would order this again in a heartbeat!) * Sweet potato tots (a mountain of these arrives with two sauces) * Hamburger with bacon (the bacon in ingeniously ground and mixed into the ground beef, totally filling) * Beer - but of course! Tables are shared, there are no reservations, get there early and be ready to order lots and get full, really really full (and satisfied!). We couldn't finish everything, but we happily took home leftovers, which yummy too! I can't wait to come back!

    (4)

  • Gill S.

    Visiting from Dallas, I saw the great reviews so I gave it a shot. I ordered pork fries and regular fries (since I already had a big lunch a few hours before. The pork fries were delicious, especially with the vat of cheese and buffalo sauce they give you. The regular fries were good as well. I liked the truffle oil they added. I didn't like the fact that there menu was limited, and they already had a few items marked off the board. Overall, I would go again, but be warned, this stuff is not healthy.

    (4)

  • NATASHA F.

    I have mixed feelings about Rickybobby. Came here last night and the things I loved about this place were: -We were seated quickly -Bacon Beef Burger --- great tasting, and the bread was crispy on the edges which i love!! -Tots were good too! The negatives: -Im pretty sure our server was stoned outta his mind which is fine but dude you gotta be able to hold a convo and speak to your customers -The gumbo was just a-ok a little on the 'soupy' side and not as hearty as Id like -It took foreverrr to get our check and change...about 15 minutes.

    (3)

  • Celli C.

    The food is excellent. The Parmesan fries were awesome. I'm dying to try other items on the menu real soon.

    (5)

  • Lily W.

    Not really sure where I'd put this place...3.5, but a lot of that has to do with the weird service and environment. Came here with a large group of friends - some of the group came at 7PM to get a table for such a big group. No reservations, so they had to wait a long time. I got there at 7:30 and it was still a 30 minute wait...so we wandered down the street to get booze while others waited. In hindsight, we should have just ordered a beer there. You can do that while you wait...but you have to drink in their teeny tiny waiting area. I almost wonder if they should make the waiting area entirely outside, and take that remaining space for diners. When we sat down, most of us knew what we wanted...and the waiter came at a normal time. Though...if he came 5 minutes sooner, we'd still know what we wanted. Each of us ordered food, and a beer. We thought the beer could come earlier...which it didn't. We sat for a good 15 minutes waiting for the food, and had to request the beer come. I got a Chimay which comes in a BOTTLE, and it took 15 minutes. Yeesh. Beer came about the same time as food. My Chimay came after my entree came. I guess they had to run out to buy Chimay from the corner liquor store?? I ordered the crawfish and grits...SO GOOD AND SO FILLING. If you want the most bang for your buck, I'd suggest this. Though I'd like a bit more of the shrimp broth its served with. Note to the weary diner: there are NO SHELLS for you to peel or choke on. Had a bite of the short rib lasagna - it was ok, but not really amazing. There's good chunks of the ribs in there, so you know. There's not much lasanga to it, so if you wanted it to be filling, it might not work. Finally, I had some of the sweet potato tater tots..which I kind of wish they served earlier as appetizers. They were good (with ketchup and ranch on the side), but I'm not sold on sweet potato taters. I think I'd opt for normal tots. Save the sweet potatoes for fries, ya know?? We were seated near the door, so we had all the people waiting and conversing on the side while eying our food. It was a REALLY SMALL space. Forreals. ONE bathroom, so go either before or elsewhere. I saw that line go 5-person deep. I have a personal bias - if you know there's a line, you use the bathroom for only 2-3 minutes. The boy inside when I started waiting took a good 10 minutes. Awkward...

    (3)

  • Michelle L.

    The salad I had there was so-so. It had peaches and strawberries in it and the dressing was slightly too vinegar-y so the flavor balance was off. The burger was tasty but slightly overpriced... no fries or side included and they charge $12? Tables are shared with strangers. There are honestly better places to be found in this neighborhood.

    (3)

  • Beatrice W.

    3.5 stars. Good food, just a tad overpriced. I tried the pulled pork sandwich because the chiles and daikon just sounded like they would complement the pork so well. Sure enough, it was more complex than the bacon beef burger but I found myself getting bored after a while and regretted not ordering the burger or just going down the street to Memphis Minnie's for some smoked pulled pork instead of Rickybobby's less flavorful slow cooker pulled pork. But man, those sweet potatertots! Heavenly! Next time I'll skip the entree and just eat a basket of those myself. One of my issues with this place though is that it is so loud. Not sure if it's just the acoustics in this room, but I can barely hear the person sitting across from me!

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    My happiness that this place exists can't be contained in words. This place can get extremely packed since the seating is pretty much just seat yourself communal tables. So either come early to beat the rush.. Or actually, just come and wait because this place is amazing. They were playing Child's Play the last time I was there--already had a great time without the food even being served. I stopped by with 2 friends and we each selected a dish. Unfortunately, it was already about 8pm on a Saturday night and they ran out of short rib lasagna. Already disappointed, we settled for our second choices... Which made us totally forget about the short rib lasagna because everything else was incredible. First, Pork Fries, crisscross fries excessively topped with cheese, buffalo sauce and pork (and the US flag). Spicy, filling and serving size was more than enough. Shareable. Then the beautiful Spicy BBQ Pork Ribs came out, served with a side of bacon potato salad. And I love potato salad, so I tried to tear that s**t up. Again, more food that we can handle. Then to climax, the Lobster Mac and Cheese--SMACK. Upon touchdown with my palette, I wanted to stand up and shout because it was extremely rich and superseded anything I could think was possible. I want to recommend it to everybody who gets the opportunity to stop by this place. We didn't even finish our food, but definitely got our money's worth. Our server was a little too personable, like in your face friendly. I ain't complaining.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    These dudes are legit. Lets just remember that little dive bar in the excelsior that basically got known for these guys cooking, the broken something...yeah that happened. Never should've let these guys leave, but no one puts baby in a corner. They deserve their own spot and it rocks even better than food they cooked at the broken record. Same flavors just more of them.

    (5)

  • Julie K.

    Rickybobby is just another semi-decent-hipster-SF-joint where you have to line up forever to get a seat at any given time. First glance, there is no reservations, no to go, and the seats are communal. These communal seats are not very convenient considering one side of the bench seats are up against the wall. If you get seated in the middle of the table, then you will have to ask strangers seated next to you to get out so you can get out. I find that kind of bizzarre for communal seating and a little to intimate for comfort. If you go there with one other person, you will be elbow to elbow with the party next to you and they WILL hear all of your conversations. Food wise, overall I'd give it 3.5/5. +Burger - 4/5 juicy, nicely greased buns and cheese melting and stretching deliciously. +Crawshrimp Grits - 5/5 sooo good. Soupy seafood broth with crawfish, shrimp, egg, green onion, topped with perfectly cooked pork belly bits. +Sweet Potatertots - 3/5 disappointing. I've read reviews saying these are heaven if you like sweet potatoes. I love sweet potatoes but i didn't think there were thatgreat at all. In fact, I prefer regular run of the mill tatertots above these. +Fries - regular fries. HUGE basket for a $2 side.

    (3)

  • Genevieve Y.

    Date & Time: Friday December 14, 2012 @ 6pm Location: Former Rotee Location Dining Companions: Birthday Boy Jeff, Dolores & Michael Scene: Couples & Groups BYOB Pack the Communal Tables @ this Hip Spot Serving Up Comfort Food w/ a Twist Music: Eclectic Mix of Johnny Cash to Black Keyes Decor: Instagram Photos on The Walls, ChalkBoard Menu below the Two-Headed Cow. Bench-Seating Service: Nice, Friendly, Genuine Guys Imbibe: BYOB for Now. Izzie's Devour: Grilled Cheese,Crab+Fontina Sandwich w/ Tomato Soup, Beet Salad w/ GrapeFruit+Fried Oysters, Crawfish Grits, Glazed Drumsticks, Lobster Mac n' Cheese, Parm Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Pecan Pie a la Mode, Pistachio Ice Cream Sundae Total: $82.38 Note: Brought to You by The People of Broken Record

    (5)

  • Maria M.

    Here's the deal --James Moisey and Shane LaValley are the best there is. Plain and simple. They wake up in the morning and they cook excellence. Dear Eight Pound, Six Ounce, Newborn Baby Jesus, don't even know a word yet, just a little infant, so cuddly, but still omnipotent. I would just like to thank you for bringing Rickybobby into all our lives and for introducing me to my new favorite burger. Lord baby Jesus, we thank you so much for this bountiful harvest of the juicy delicious Beef and Bacon Burger with the bacon and beef ground together to form the perfect burger with 2 delectable patties, for the the spicy, yummy Crawshrimp Grits with spicy shrimp broth, and loads of crawfish and house sausage, and chicken drums braised, glazed, and sprinkled with sesame seeds and served with house blue cheese dressing. Let us not forget the perfectly cooked french fries and their ranch dressing. We thank you for the genuine and unpretentious service, excellent photographs on the wall, and the chance to watch some of best of awesomely cheesy, awesomely bad, awesomely awesome or awesomely 80s films projected on the wall. I will be back. Amen. Shake and bake!!!

    (5)

  • Chelsea M.

    The ambiance was comfortable and casual. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was unique, delicious and noteworthy. We ordered: + Duck Salad, complete with delicious fresh strawberries and crunchy crumbled pistachios. The dish healthy, yet hearty. The strawberries gave it an added sweet kick, and somehow the duck and lettuce complemented each other nicely. So good. + Seafood Gumbo, with corn, rice, oysters, shrimp, green beans, and sausage, it really hit the spot. It was hearty, warm and so tasty. It was slightly spicy, but nothing too crazy. I'm a lightweight when it comes to spices, but really enjoyed this dish. I highly recommend it. What else can I say? I definitely recommend Rickybobby.

    (5)

  • Anthony D.

    We FINALLY got around to visiting, after wanting to for soooooooooo long!!! They did an awesome job with the low key decor, communal seating and beer selection. Our waitress provided friendly and competent service and the food did not disappoint. We had: 1. Burger, cooked perfectly as medium. 2. Duck salad. 3. A couple of Pilsners and Blue Moons. 4. Tatertots. 5. Chocolate bread pudding. The meal was delicious, the service was spot on and the vibe was cool. The only recommendation would be a better hood/ventilation system, so we don't come out of there smelling like fried burgers......but then again, is that really a bad thing? Good times in the Lower Haight!!

    (5)

  • Amy C.

    I finally got to check out the former kitchen of Broken Record and the food did not disappoint. We had the short rib lasagna, chicken drums, crab bisque dip and the sweet potatertots and it was all delicious. Plus, Rickybobby takes credit cards! Downsides are that there are fewer vegetarian options on the menu now, the tables are largely communal and the service is possibly even slower than it was at the Broken Record. It is also possible that the wait times at the Broken Record just seemed shorter because I was always sipping on Four Roses from the tap while waiting for my delicious food to arrive. Either way, I went on a Wednesday night at 8pm with a party of 4 and still had to wait 30 - 45 mins. to be seated and our food probably took another 30 - 45 mins. to arrive once we ordered. Definitely be prepared for a wait when you go. Though the vibe is not quite the same, Rickybobby still offers the same creative, comfort food at reasonable prices, especially considering how fancy the food is. I hope to see some of my old favorites (ie. Duck Confit Potato Skins, Ahi Tuna Wrap, and Grilled Fontina Cheese & Crab Sandwich with Tomato Soup) on the menu soon!

    (4)

  • Jacqueline S.

    Yum! We had the burger with bacon and fries as well as an order of tater tots. They weren't good just because fried things and bacon typically are, but because they were superiority prepared. The beer offerings were diverse and well selected. We were in early in the evening on weekday, but I could see this place being loud and crowded during peek times. Oh, and our server was very chill and knowledgable about beer. Excellent spot!

    (4)

  • Ethan B.

    I'm here right now. If you have more than four people then don't even bother. I'm with five others and we have been waiting for an hour now. There are two long communal tables and they have seriously let several parties of three and four sit instead of waiting to accommodate six people. Then we asked for beers while we wait. That was fifteen minutes ago. I haven't had the food yet, but I already have a bad taste in my mouth.

    (1)

  • F. P.

    Still as good as ever ... but the prices have gone up noticeably one year later. The crawshrimp grits w/ scallions and bacon (pork belly) is still my favorite dish but now it's $16. The sweet potato tots are $6. The spicy BBQ pork ribs ($16) is still a steal though as you get around 8 pieces of succulent ribs. Also enjoyed the short rib lasagna. Be sure to leave room for dessert ... the vanilla ice cream sundae with cinnamon toast crunch cereal, bourbon caramel and roasted apples is huge but we devoured it no time. Love the really casual vibe of this place and the waitstaff is super attentive (never had to ask for refill on water). Still one of my favorite spots in the city.

    (4)

  • Shane R.

    good atmosphere. friendly service. it got packed as the night went on. the burger was one of the best ive had in a long time. brioche bun was light and a little crispy. the patties were thick, juicy, and meaty. but they werent so big as to induce beef overload. most importantly the patties are equal part beef and bacon. this combination is awesome. the chewy saltiness of the bacon breaks up the meatiness of the beef. i didnt try anything else, but everybody was very satisfied with their meals.

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    I've had my eye on this place ever since I got word that the Broken Record guys were moving their famous food to the neighborhood, and they do not disappoint! Everything was delicious. While I was pretty bummed that I couldn't have the lobster mac & cheese, I tried their lobster biscuits and gravy. That was delicious as well....but I couldn't help but wonder what is "seasonal" about the lobster mac....if I could get lobster biscuits & gravy? Last I checked cheese and pasta were year-around staples....and lobster was obviously still available.... This place is a great addition to the neighborhood and most likely would've received 5 stars if I were able to try the star of the show...the lobster mac! In other words, it is very important to check their website for the current menu if you've really got your mind set on something. Don't waste too much time drooling over their yelp photos, because before you know it those items will no longer be available!

    (4)

  • Mika D.

    My girlfriend mentioned that Rickybobby was going to open this past Wednesday, we were there for dinner on opening night. We have been a fan of their pop up kitchen inside Broken Record for years. After circling the neighborhood for parking, we walked in and the host showed us where to sit as we shared a communal table with other diners. The three of us fired out orders like we were eating for 6 people: Pros: Lobster mac and cheese Shaved apple salad Beet salad with fried oysters Pulled pork sandwich Sweet tater tots Cons: Crab and fontina grilled cheese with a spicy tomato dipping soup - did not taste the crab in here; all cheese For dessert, we tried: Pistachio ice cream, graham cracker crumbs with caramelized cherries Hawaiian bread pudding with TCHO chocolate and vanilla ice cream Both desserts were pretty damn good! Plus it's BYOB so our friend picked up a couple of cans of Bitter American and had a great time with awesome company, endless laughter and conversations. It gets pretty loud inside. They do take credit/debit cards, too. Seating is always first come, first serve. No reservations. I'd come back here again!

    (5)

  • Vanessa K.

    This was second dinner in my birthday palooza outing. I had been wanting to try the lobster mac and cheese, and although I was full already it was the best damn lobster mac and cheese I've ever had. The lobster pieces were big and plumb. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and as you dipped into the dish and pulled the fork away the cheese oozed and followed along. So much food. So full. So good. So cannot stop. Also had the sweet potatotos. They were fresh, perfectly bite sized and delicious. I can't wait to go back to have their cheeseburger which looked AMAZING. If only I had a second stomach sometimes.

    (5)

  • E R.

    LOVE this place. CrawShrimp Grits are Off the Hook! Bacon Beef Burger is delicious. Duck Confit Potato Skins sneak up on you. I thought they were just ok while eating them, but found myself craving more for the rest if the night. The menu here is very creative and very well done and they change it up. Service is great! Seating is restricted so expect a line.

    (5)

  • Tiffany C.

    Okay, I'm trying REALLY hard not to be super biased and write a less than stellar review because I was so disappointed the lobster mac and cheese was NOT available when I came here. *deep breath* Oh, who am I kidding. This place tries, but fails to achieve the charm of its original moniker - the famous Broken Record out in the middle of Nowheresville, San Francisco. Rickybobby is very much in the middle of Somewhere, given that it's in a nice Lower Haight location that boasts a number of cute shops and restaurants. However, the food here is good, but not really memorable. There are a few interesting dishes - such as the short rib lasagna - and a few old favorites - such as the sweet potato tots - that lend to a solid choice, if not a standout place for dinner. The portions are very small for what you pay so that's definitely disappointing. I did like that they project old movies on the wall, but you really can't hear anything with the clamor of the room, so it's really more for decoration than anything else.

    (3)

  • Bob B.

    Nice and simple. Burger was juicy and cooked well somewhere around med to med- rare. Bun held up well to the juice. The fried softshell crab sando was the bomb. Not fishy smelling, very meaty and the avocado aioli complemented the sando well. The tots were great and I loved the ranch and the housemade ketchup. Good beer, good service, nice quaint little spot. Has the feeling of a place I would hang out at often. Would like this place to be here in Tampa.

    (5)

  • Audrey Y.

    Literally stumbled into this joint on New Years Eve when my party was trying to kill some time and fill our bellies before an alcohol laden night of festivities. Only goes to show that a little spontaneity goes a long way :) First thing I noticed (and loved) was the communal dining aspect of the restaurant, which is pretty much comprised of a few long benches/tables and a menu written up on the wall. I've always liked the idea and feel of communal dining and this place executes it well. It took a little while for the server to get to us to take our orders but that's ok. It gave us a chance to absorb our cool surroundings... like the projected picture of the fireplace on the wall furthest from the menu wall. Like I said, cool ambience. My party ordered the sweet potato tots which were delicious. Perfect little bites of crunch and carbs. Yum. We also shared the crawfish grits which were pretty good. I'm a bit of a grits fanatic (and a little bit of a rhyming one too...u see wut i did) and the ones here were solid and CLOSE to the level of amazing that is Brenda's grits. CLOSE. which is still saying a lot. My party didn't end up ordering a lot but the rest of the menu looked really good so needless to say, I'll be coming back here soon!

    (4)

  • Kailyn G.

    Same rating but went a second time. 1) No longer BYOB. 2) Bread Pudding was pretty great - and I don't even really like bread pudding 3) Points for service - they forgot to put in our order for lobster mac and cheese. They offered to comp it for us, but we were in a rush so had to pass. I always appreciate the gesture though.

    (4)

  • Joyce E.

    I came here yesterday with my boyfriend at around 6:45pm on a Friday night. It was tad bit awkward because it was a full house, but none of the parties had their food yet. Anyways, we were seated right away and the waiter gave us glasses of waters as we squinted our eyes to look at the menu up front. I've never been to Broken Record, but my boyfriend told me that they basically kept the same menu. We settled on the Sweet Potato tater tots, Crab Grilled Cheese with Fontina, and Pulled Pork Sandwich along with some good ol' Anchor Steams to wash it down. Sweet Potato Tater Tots with house made ranch sauce and ketchup - Finally! A restaurant that knows how to do Sweet Potato Tater Tots! The basket was enough to share between 3-4 people and house made ranch was divine! I secretly wanted to take some of their house made ranch home. The tots aren't oily and are oh so good! Crab Grilled Cheese with Fontina and a spicy Tomato Soup with crab - I definitely wish they put more crab in the grilled cheese! No worries, I found it in the soup! The spicy tomato soup was perfect for dipping or even slurping on. The Fontina cheese tasted more like American cheese, though. Pulled Pork Sandwich - The pork was sweet and SO good! I can't really say much about the bread lol because I just had a bite of the pork. Overall, I'm giving RickyBobby 5 stars. My water glass was constantly being filled, my belly was full, and I am not complaining!

    (5)

  • Lily P.

    2 chicken legs per order not just 1 for $4!! The lasagna was really good and enough for 1 with nothing else. They seemed like they were very generous with the food portions (big basket of tater tots, a lot of salmon on the salad, 2 patties on the burger) but gave you the smallest plates. The communal seating was okay but annoying if you were a group over 2-4 since you would be waiting for others to leave. The line was what made me not sure if I'd come back. The burger (bacon cheeseburger) reminded our table of jack in the box.

    (3)

  • Seth M.

    I'll level with you folks - you have a decision on your hands. The food is good, but you have to decide if good food is worth being verbally assaulted by a host (if my review doesn't dissuade you from eating here, do not ask the host why it took 75 minutes longer for a table than he said). In addition to the wait staff ruining my night and my week, they served each person's dish about 45 minutes apart. The burger was great, I just wish I wasn't cold. Not worth it under any circumstances.

    (1)

  • Kellianne R.

    The food was sooo good! I really enjoyed this place. It's busy busy busy though, we had a little wait. But the food was worth it. The buttermilk biscuit was the best my friends and I ever had! I know it's just a biscuit but it was so delicious. We got the crawfish grits-amazing! The lobster Mac and cheese was really rich but delicious as well. And the pork fries were killer! Also, I forget if it was steak lasagna, but that was scrumptious too!

    (5)

  • Sunny T.

    It's rare that I give a place 5 stars, but I insist that this place is definitely 5 stars!!! The menu is seasonal. The restaurant is casual, with long dark wooden benches. The food is prepared with great thought and consideration. I live in LA, but hang out with my cool college pals in the City once a month and we strive to have a really good burger. My pals and I chose the daily special which was their signature burger with a little twist. Instead of two beef patties with bacon (YUM) we had it with one beef party and a Portobello mushroom, onions, grilled peppers and cheddar cheese. HOLY MOLY I'm still telling all my friends (bay area and LA) about how great it was. We also shared a basket of the truffle fries and the sweet potato tots and finished off the meal sharing the vanilla sundae with apples and cinnamon toast crunch. Who knew that was a great combo? We were stuffed and mega satisfied. Wanna great meal with great laid back/not rushed/genuine service? GO HERE, NOW. SERIOUSLY. If you get there early they might even throw in something extra (did I mention I love this place?) GO, NOW!

    (5)

  • Patricia S.

    Nice wooden decor and interesting food and good beverage choices. Really enjoyed my ahi tuna soba noodle bowl. There's a duel headed cow head hanging in the restaurant that's pretty cool.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    Mmm delicious! I came on a Friday night around 8:50pm. Two of my friends had already been camping there for me for about 40 minutes already. It took an extra 15-20 minutes or so to get seated. They actually let us order beer while we were waiting, that was pretty nice. For the food, I got the beef and bacon burger, while my friends got the short rib sandwich and the crawshrimp grits. We also got the sweet potato tots to share as well. I tried a bit of my friends' dishes. Wow, all of it was really good! Everything is very filling; one friend was totally stuffed, and the other friend had to box up her short rib sandwich. My burger was juicy and bacon-y and delicious! The short rib was wonderful with the au jus dip, although the dip doesn't taste like much itself. I was skeptical of the grits when I saw the description but it was quite good. I'm not actually a fan of sweet potato fries or large quantities of tots though. The tots were pretty decent in spite of that. Service is good, although seriously they need more staff.. Too bad there is no more mac & cheese; I wanted to try that.

    (4)

  • Pork N.

    The food was great! The menu is full of wonderful choices (its almost hard to choose). The service was quick and friendly. The seating was a bit liberal and kind of tight (communal seating). The price is a little high but not completely unreasonable. We will go back but not your everyday kind of place. Completely unrelated to the food or experience but the projector image being all crooked drove me crazy, haha. A quick keystone adjustment would fix this (seconds with the remote). :]

    (4)

  • Johnson S.

    Came here with a friend on a Saturday night... bad idea! But luckily the food tasted good, so it was all worth the wait. I've never eaten at the Broken Record... but if this is the type of food they used to serve, I've been missing out! Arrived around 6:50, and we ended up waiting for an hour and thirty minutes. So... if you don't feel like walking around the area... I'd probably come on a weekday. My friend and I shared everything we ordered. If you're uncomfortable with sitting next to strangers, this may not be the place for you... luckily we were seated next to some nice people. Ordered the sweet potatertots, beef and bacon burger, chicken parm sandwich, and the lobster mac n cheese! Sweet potatertots were the first to arrive... I'm not sure if it was because my stomach was starved after eating itself, but it was AMAZING. Plenty of tatertots for 3-4 people... it was the only dish we couldn't finish. Eat it while it's hot, cause thats when it tastes the best... just be careful and don't burn your mouth like I did! But then again... when you're starving, you just don't give a s***! Next up was the beef and bacon burger and the chicken parm sandwich. The beef and bacon burger was really good, especially with the condiments they give you. But the entire time, all I tasted was bacon, but that's because they mix the bacon with the beef. So I guess if you're a bacon fan, you'll love this burger instantly. Oh, and the burger came with a pickle... I know it's just a pickle... but I LOVED THAT PICKLE! It was crunchy, sour, and fresh! I was tempted to just ask for a few more sticks of pickles! The chicken parm sandwich was actually my favorite dish of the night. VERY flavorful and everything blended very well together. I didn't think it was spicy, but my friend thought it was a little spicy. Chicken wasn't dry either... I savored every bite... I was kind of sad when I finished it. Finally, the oh so famous lobster mac n cheese. It definitely was a very CHEESY mac n cheese. I'm usually not a mac n cheese fan, but this was definitely really good. Sure, it was probably clogging my arteries but at least it was worth every bite. They're also not skimpy on the lobster meat either, you get some pretty big chunks of lobster in there. Near the end of the meal though, when I was stuffed and felt like I needed my fatty pants, my friend and I was forcing ourselves to finish the mac n cheese. I'm not sure if it was because I was too full or the cheese was just too much, but I started to get nauseated. Maybe next time we'll just take it to go. Basically the food was awesome. Service, was okay. Like other reviewers said, they probably need one more waiter just to balance everything out, but they're definitely trying. Place is clean. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu, but maybe on the weekday so I can avoid my stomach digesting itself again.

    (5)

  • Diane N.

    Bomb as always- but add a more functional space then it's more bomb than ever! My service was great. But I came earlier in the evening, so as the space filled, I can see how people claim it's touch-and-go. BUT I DON'T GIVE A SHIT! The food is great, and I got what I needed. Plus, for the record and at the record (teehee, get it?): before this location opened, I used to haul ass deep into a dingy bar, stand in an annoying line, and wait for over thirty mins. to get my grub. So, JUST SHUT UP AND EAT GRITS! But I gotta say, the changing menu kills me. I miss that sexy lobster roll!

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    i always make sure to go on a 5 mile run before coming to rickybobby for dinner because i know i'll leave feeling like a lard. sweet potato tater tots are TO DIE FOR. i don't know why i bother order anything else because they are everything to me. yes... i know, it's a little dramatic. whatever. shrimp grits are also amazeballs and come with a lotttt of shrimp. if i had to compare them to other places that you can get grits in the city, though, i'd put the shrimp grits in between brenda's french soul food (da besttt) and straw. most of my friends typically order the beef and bacon burger, which i've also tried. it's a solid choice if you're a burger lover, but i highly recommend trying the other items on the menu as well (lobster mac & cheese). it's one of those "i haven't even left but i want to come back" kind of places (: oh... also service is great. it helps that the waiters are pretty freaking attractive.

    (5)

  • Jocelyn L.

    This place has amazing food - my favorite is the Chicken Parm Sandwich which I am still dreaming about! The chicken was perfectly crispy but also still very flavorful and tender, went perfect with the basil, chili oil, and parmesan cheese. The buns were amazing too - soft and warm, but toasted on the bottom for the perfect crunch. Crab Bisque is really satisfying as well, and sweet potato tater tots were a hit with my table. One thing I ordered in the past that was not so great was the bacon burger. Even though it was reviewed by Michael Bauer and people on Yelp love it, my boyfriend and I thought it was too bacon-y. It was too heavy and took away from the regular taste of a burger, in a bad way. Line can be a pain, depends how picky you are on where you sit, since the tables are communal, and sometimes the middle seats (6 spots to a table) open up. One time my bf and I waited 10 mins (Thurs night), but the other day for a table of 4, we waited 45 (Friday night). Also ambiance is super loud - be prepared to shout across the table! The walls are covered with large photographs of scenery, burgers, etc, it's very special. Service is interesting. Waiters are decent. However I think the kitchen staff is a little nuts! I guess drama was going down and therefore our food came out later. Not sure what they were fighting about, but when the music was turned down at 10:30, you could hear them going at each other. It was awkward...we looked at the group next to us and gave each other shrugs wondering what was going on. Hopefully Ricky Bobby fixes those kinks because their food is de-licious! Anyway can't wait to come back to try that Shepperd Pie - it was gone before we arrived.

    (4)

  • Derek T.

    I feel like the servers have deep rooted issues that they are lashing out onto their customers. Hurtful, aggressive and not at all worth the abuse, I have aimed friends far from this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Kayla S.

    Never got to eat the food because the service was atrocious. Look at every review: they say the food is good, the service is awful. San Francisco has tons of great food - there is no need to put up with service this poor. Worst dining experience in SF to date.

    (1)

  • Deanna M.

    A friend and I beat the dinner crowd by about 20 minutes last night, thank goodness! This place gets busy. We started with the pork fries- which could have passed for a shared meal. It was a hearty helping of sweet potato waffle fries, pulled pork, cheesy goodness and buffalo sauce. Needless to say, we finished the plate. Then came dinner. I ordered the beef and bacon burger and will never look at bacon burgers the same again. As the nice waiter told us, it's about a 1-1 ratio of bacon and beef mashed together into one patty. He wasn't kidding on the ratio. My friend ordered the spicy bbq pork ribs and while I didn't try them (I was busy with my burger, thanks), she couldn't stop raving about 'em. The guys working the restaurant were friendly and seemed to be really on top of their game. Our guy knew the menu, made great recommendations and their timing between the appetizer and our main dishes was perfect. I can't wait to go back and try the dessert(s)!

    (5)

  • J A.

    Quite possibly one of the best burgers I've ever had. The 3 of us shared an order of the sweet potatertots and there were plenty to share. Next time, I'll save room for the ice cream sundae!

    (5)

  • Camille B.

    Broken Record's dishes brought to the Lower Haight! I liked the setup of the restaurant, with the long benches and tables lined across each side of the room. The restaurant was busy when we got there, so we had to wait a couple minutes for a table, but there is a small waiting area in the front. Our group ordered the sweet potato tots and the lobster mac and cheese as per usual. No complaints here. Cool spot!

    (3)

  • Meg L.

    This was our 2nd trip to this restaurant - we came back for a reason! First trip: I got the burger (dripping, delicious, and served with pickled veg) and my husband got the stroganoff (full of flavor, juicy meatballs) and we split the sweet potato tots (crispy and downright hard to stop eating!) Second trip: Tots again :) I think that these could really benefit from a better sauce to dip in other than just ranch or ketchup. Maybe just a spicy ketchup? I got the ribs (holy moley - tangy, spicy, sweet, tender -get these!!) which come with potato salad (my husband was wild about the salad, as for me I thought it was nothing special). Hubs got the special which was a potato pancake with crab on top (very yummy - it was accompanied by a citrusy salad w/ beets, a very nice flavor combo). It's always been busy when we've come - but we've gotten seated within about 20 and they'll get you beers while you wait! A bunch of dudes work here and they're pretty friendly despite running from table to table. Unless you have 5-6 people on your party the seating is at communal tables. I'm a fan of communal seating at places like these. Bottom line: come HUNGRY (or take it home), don't be a vegetarian, and expect to wait a bit at least on weekend nights.

    (4)

  • Kathleen S.

    Not impressed, especially for the price. Sat me next to my girlfriend, which was cool. Then asked me to sit across from her, couldn't hear and benches too far from table, my back hurts from leaning so far. People next to us ordered after we did but got their food first. Gave us a dirty plate to eat from. Burger was small, looked sad on the plate, and is not worth $13. Mac and cheese was extremely disappointing, they should keep the jalapeño seeds in to balance the extreme sweet. Crap service, had to get our own utensils and condiments. Kitchen doesn't time food delivery well, evidenced by my meal and parties around us. Writing this revue before I even get the check, this place has a good concept but poor execution. *Changed my rating from two to one star because I waited 15 minutes just to get my check to pay.

    (1)

  • Calvin W.

    Rickybobby isn't amazing. The place has all the makings of your new, hot, SF establishments. There's always a line out the door, no reservations (apparently they aren't willing to call you when your table is ready since "we don't have a phone".... *BS ALERT!), and communal seating. These aren't the worst thing in the world, they're just status quo for SF restaurants. Not complaining. The food is a mish-mash of rich ingredients that are hard to mess up. The comfort food menu includes: lobster quesadillas with salsa and sourcream on the side, a burger with a patty made of beef and bacon, short rib lasagne, pulled pork sandwich, and a sweet glazed drumstick. Since Rickybobby isn't too expensive, we tried all of the above hehe. Everything was fine, but nothing to write home about (only YELP about!) The true standouts: Sweet Potatertots, Crawshrimp Grits, and the Chocolate Brownie Sundae.

    (3)

  • Ryan D.

    I'm a fan of an establishment that takes on one of the mure turbulent corners in the Haight and says, I'm Ricky Bobby, "Hey, it's me, America!". But, and here is the but ... I'm gluten intolerant. Soy sauce is a silent killer for us gf folks so naturally I asked about it on the chicken drums Our server seemed a bit bro and haughty, which seemed fitting for a place called Ricky Bobby. After heading to the kitchen our server comes back with ... "I just spoke with the owner / head chef and this is what he said ... straight out of the owners mouth. I don't know if soy sauce is in it and I don't know what the f@#$ gluten free is" Poor service for me guarantees a missed opportunity and a lower score. But, I go back a few months later and our server was much more accommodating and the Portabella mushroom dish was fantastic. So, R-bobs goes from a 2 to a 3, and I will be back, but not soon.

    (3)

  • Sara R.

    Hidden gem in San Francisco! Rickbobby is super casual, with picnic tables to share with other diners. The menu appears to change from time-to-time, but overall the theme is comfort, gooey, delectable and savory. The pork fries were delicious, but our favorite menu items were the Mac n' Cheese with jalapeños and the Ahi Tuna wrap.

    (4)

  • Roland C.

    My first time eating Rickybobby's food did not disappoint. As I'd learned from reliable sources that the fare at this relatively new restaurant located on the eastern edge of the lower Haight corridor deserved very high marks, I stepped up into this place expecting my socks to be knocked off. Suffice it to say that I walked out an hour later barefooted, losing both socks ANd shoes to Rickybobby. I have been eyeballing this place for awhile now, but have found it totally packed every time I rolled by. On a lark, and because I thought everyone would be watching the A's game, I decided to try my luck. I was rewarded by finding Rickybobby half full. Most of the community benches had space available, and I felt lucky to be there. I walked in and sat down. My eyes roamed the space and loved what they were seeing. Community tables of dark varnished wood, high ceiling, giant photographs of a flock of pigeons, a juicy hamburger, a horse in mid stride, a bird in flight - all high definition images, and beautifully hung. I swear the two servers must be twins, both in appearance, height, and helpfulness. Rickybobby is a causal restaurant, so expect a friendly, casual serving attitude, but also conscientious, prompt service. My modus at new spots is to ask the server for their best/most popular dishes. He immediately recommended the crawshrimp grits, so I ordered it, along with draft IPA. The big diner porcelain bowl arrived quickly. I lifted a warm spoonful, took it in my pie hole, and was transported to seafoody, pork bellied, buttery gritsy heaven. Its delicious combination of richnesses won me over immediately. I couldn't put this food away fast enough. I required a larger spoon, I said to myself. But the bowl was hella huge for my appetite! I ate what I could, and packed the rest for lunch the next day, where it was just as good if not better, as I mixed it with pasta for a leftover gourmet special treat. People floated in as the evening matured into night. I like the crowd. People both local and visiting from faraway lands. I like Rickybobby's size. You can look about and see the faces of every person eating there. That creates a friendly coziness and feeling that you're part of the local community. I find this just as valuable as the great new flavor experience I had that night. I know I'll eat at Rickybobby again. Perhaps when the Niners play their first playoff game. They'll do better than the A's, I'm confident.

    (5)

  • Ron R.

    Here's the deal. I want to like this place. Some of the menu items are very good (I can't get enough of the chicken drumsticks). But. The service is *so* astonishingly awful, every time I come here, I never want to come back. It usually takes about 2 months to forget how bad it is, and I return but sure enough, I'm reminded and the cycle starts all over again. So... That happened.

    (2)

  • Yuxuan N.

    Went here for some grub on Halloween Night and left extremely impressed. Tried the Squash Salad, Sweet Potatertots and Drum Sticks. Everything was delicious. Price point was reasonable and the service was great. Can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu.

    (5)

  • Tali B.

    One of my (75) New Years Resolutions is to write more Yelp! reviews, so here goes. I went on a Saturday "night" for dinner at 6:30 pm. I was starving and my boyfriend doesn't like it when I'm hangry, especially when I'm hangry for a burger, so he acquiesced and we grabbed the early bird special. (Note: there is not actually such a special, for you literalists out there). At 6:30 pm, the place was already packed. The Skinny (or, more appropriately, The Fatty): I got the bacon and beef patty burger for $12. It comes with not one but two patties, an excessive (read: perfect) amount of american cheese, and a bun. I really could've gone for a little tomato/lettuce action to cut the savory richness of the burger, but the kitchen didn't have any! They had lettuce which they graciously brought us, but there was no tomato to speak of. I liked the burger, but it was definitely gluttonous. I got very sleepy halfway through the meal. We also got the basket of truffle fries with parmesan ($9/basket) which I thought were a biiiit overpriced given the fact that I could barely taste the truffle. Next time, I'd go for the smaller size - I think it's a "side" as opposed to a "basket" - for $6. I liked the vibe/space a lot. Wood tables with benches, good for groups (if you go early to get a spot), definitely hipstery but not pretentious. Super friendly and attentive staff. If you're a vegetarian, maybe think twice.

    (4)

  • Ellie N.

    This has been one of my favorite meals in San Francisco. My companions had big appetites so we ordered the majority of the menu to share. I loved the crawfish and grits and the short rib lasagne the most. The place gets packed though so be ready to wait especially on weekends.

    (5)

  • Mike K.

    Completely surprised. As hidden gems go, the gold of a burger Rickybobby shelters couldn't be any more hidden among the shops dotting Haight. The bacon burger served with a generous portion of beef is straightforward. Stacked properly, and unfazed by the euphoric illusions of what a "SF Burger" should be. It's a return to basics, but holding back at no cost. Every layer is bright, seasoned and most of all, capped with gourmet bread ends that lock in the bite. Having traveled the burger trail within our 7x7 box, Rickybobby's burger stands with the best. At price point, ingredients and amount. Served with a side of sweet potato tots, this neighborhood venue is a welcome door to the people in your neighborhood. Communal seating with smoothed benches; future friends abound. Bring the crew.

    (4)

  • colette b.

    I have to assume the meal I had at Rickybobby was over 5,000 calories but it was well worth it. A simple appetizer such as the biscuits with honey butter, turned out to be the best thing we ordered. I have never had a biscuit that rich, flaky and decadent. It was so good! Pretty much everything on the menu is fried, or injected with butter and pork. I have no objection to that, but if you are looking to eat lean this is not the place to go. Our server was really friendly and quick to recommend his favorite dishes. I loved the pork fries, its more than just pork and french fries- there are many different components that somehow balance out the mega fat from the two main ingredients. Also, each dish is huge and reasonably priced for its size. My group of four left the restaurant very full with food to-go and under $20 each. Only downside is that it is a small place and wait time for a table can be lengthy.

    (5)

  • Anne Marie B.

    I had a fantastic dinner here on a cold wintery night, and this place served up just the right level of rich and decadent comfort food with a sophisticated twist. The wait was a tad long, the tables are communal, and the menu is written on the chalkboard above the kitchen rather than distributed to each patron. None of these things were that bothersome. They were also showing some excellent cinema on the wall (read that jean claude van damme classics). Three of us shared the fries and the sweet potatertots. Good, standard, large portions. The entrees really sealed the deal though. One of us got the chicken parm sandwich which he seemed pleased with. Two of us shared the lobster mac and cheese and the burger (yes, the infamous partially bacon burger) and both were richly divine. I thought the mac and cheese was the best lobster mac I'd had in SF. The sauce was rich and creamy, the corn, spinach, and tomatoes added diversity to the taste, and the lobster was plentiful. However, some of the claw meat felt overcooked and had a slightly off consistency. If it had all been tail meat, it would've been a slam dunk. The burger had the amazing taste of bacon, but the consistency of beef. I felt content after only eating half because it was so rich. The servers were nice, though swamped with the crowd. I was a little disappointed because I asked if we could get the burger with a cheese other than American (there were clearly other cheeses on the menu), but the waiter said we could not make substitutions, though he let us put the ketchup on the side. That bummed me out a bit, but luckily the burger itself outshone the cheese, so I didn't mind in the end. I would love to come back and try most anything on the menu, so come here hungry and looking to feel nice and satisfied at the end of your meal.

    (4)

  • Nance L.

    Super happy that our wait was only 10 minutes on a Thursday night! First, I must say.. food portions were HUGE! I wish they had a larger selection of their savory foods (I remember the selection being slightly larger at Broken Record). Not to mention, their lobster mac n cheese was not available. I actually looked forward to trying that out. My friend and I ordered: - Crawshrimp grits: extremely extremely FLAVORFUL! Yes, every spoonful of it. The fried pork belly pieces gave it a crunchy texture, which was extremely pleasant. They were generous with the shrimps and crawfish - Beef & Bacon burger: the meat patty was thick. Very juicy and infused with bacon bits. Very CREATIVE - Sweet Potater tots: generous portion. It could feed a family. They were served extremely hot and very crispy. Went well with my beer. Overall, I enjoyed this place alot. I wish they had more seating. I had to sit with my friend and two big boys on a bench. We had to put our purses on the floor, which was sort of a turn-off (- 1 star). They should install bag hooks underneath their tables. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Broken Record more. I will definitely return for the food, but not quite for the ambiance.

    (4)

  • Albert L.

    Ah, the infamous RickyBobby...for those of you who don't know, here is a little background info: the chefs at this place used to run Broken Record (popular dive bar/restaurant in the Excelsior District in SF), but then something happened and they all packed up and left......and that was how RickyBobby was formed. They all left Broken Record, and started up RickyBobby. So, not surprisingly, the food at RickyBobby is very reminiscent to that of Broken Record's. My friends and I visited RickyBobby on a Friday night, and it was pretty packed. We put our name on the waitlist, and we were told that it would be about an half an hour wait....so we decided to hop over to a bar about a block down the street. After 30-40 min, we were finally seated inside with our table of 4. We ordered a variety of different foods: tater tots, pulled pork fries, crispy pork tenderloin sandwich, ribs, etc. The tater tots came out HOT (just don't put them in your pockets like Napoleon Dynamite) and they were delish. The pulled pork fries were crispy and full of flavor. The ribs were sauced well and just literally fell off the bones. I would definitely describe the food here as gourmet bar food :) Oh yeah, they also serve alochol (beer) here now as well! This is a nice place to come chop it up with some friends on a lazy weekend or before heading out to any lounges and/or clubs. The only downside is that parking here sucks. (street parking in the Haight area? GG)

    (4)

  • joe b.

    If you have a policy of not taking to-go orders, it would be helpful to post that before someone travelled to your place of business to find out the hard way. If you don't have such a policy, but choose to simply not take to-go orders when you get busy, that's your perogative, but you can expect to piss people off from time to time.

    (1)

  • Christoffer M.

    Awesome burger. We had to wait a bit to get a table, but it was absolutely worth it. It is crowded and loud though, so I wouldn't recommend it for a romantic date. If you can put up with the noise, you're in for a great meal for a more than reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Joe W.

    Awesome.. Awesome .. Awesome.. Try it .. Great staff, great food , great atmosphere.. One of my best experiences in the city!

    (5)

  • Verra B.

    This place was on point! Original, fast, friendly, delicious, and a unique atmosphere! I ordered a large serving of the lobster mac and cheese, and my date ordered the bacon burger with sweet potato tots! All neatly plated and so sooo flavorful! The staff was quick and very helpful! Our waiter Thomas was so sweet! We'll definitely be back soon! :)

    (5)

  • James H.

    mmmmmm considering this place is pretty much never open.. It's probably used as a covert operation for drug dealing and smuggling.. shockingly. yesterday I was walking by and by sheer luck it was finally open! I went in and asked for the most popular item that they have (lobster mac n cheese) and WOW. this might easily be the best lobster mac i've had.. no wonder they don't have to open often.. it's really THAT good! Huge helpings of lobsters and on an unconventional mac.. (more like a pasta but GREAT sauce) - 1/2 a star for not having a phone number and - 1/2 star for never being open

    (4)

  • Vivian D.

    Arrived on Saturday night and scored a table right away! Another 5 minutes and we would've faced a significant wait. Only about 10 large tables line the walls of this small restaurant...so once word gets out I'm sure this place will be packed to the brim. we went all out and ordered: Bacon infused burger, tater tots, chicken drumsticks, lobster mac n cheese, beet salad, grits. For dessert we had the hawaiian bread pudding. BYOB! After we ordered we walked to the liquor store across the street for beer (classy!) and offered one to our server. Interesting concept but it beats paying for overpriced liquor! Food arrived and we were floored by how amazing each dish was. At less than $10 per plate, the portions were more than generous and the servers were chill and friendly. We were tempted to just hang out and drink more beers, but the long line piling up near the door made us feel bad. cannot wait to return to try the rest of their dishes and desserts!!!

    (5)

  • William N.

    Hipster chic meets fake Southern. I would give it 1.75 stars but that's not an option. Food mediocre and one-note flavor in each dish. The ribs came out lukewarm and the mac 'n' cheese tasted of seafood not lobster. Biscuits are good - but not the real deal. Slow but nice service. Perhaps someone should actually visit/come from the South before opening up a southern-themed restaurant?

    (2)

  • Linda N.

    FINALLY! A friend and I decided to catch up over good food and I've been dying to eat here. So parking is horrible?-- Took the bus. check! Long wait?-- Arrived at 5:55pm and was first in line. check! Bad service?-- Not this time! check! Sweet Potatertots- basketful, 2 dipping sauces, light and fluffy with a lil crisp Crawshrimp Grits- OMG. I didn't think I would like grits but these were aMazeballs. Thick and creamy and the pork belly added a nice touch to the dish. Onions w/ mushroom turnover- Crust was nice and flaky, onions were cooked perfectly. I was kind of disappointed that the famous lobster mac and cheese wasn't on the menu but overall, the I was pretty satisfied. I'll definitely be back for the burger and hopefully *crosses fingers* the mac.

    (4)

  • Danielle M.

    Fun spot to dine with a group of friends. They do not take reservations, however there are plenty of bars to wait at nearby. They also tend to overestimate the wait and usually it's about half of what they actually suggest. The food is a fun play of traditional American classics. Highlights are the crawfish grits with pork belly and scallions. Beautiful cheesy lumpy consistency and huge portion. Also fan of the sweet potato tots and burger infused with bacon. For dessert, go with the strawberry sundae atop a pistachio pound cake. The dish I wasn't crazy about was the lobster risotto cakes. Filler/sauce was yum but the cakes were over fried or the oil just wasn't fresh. Again, fun unique spot to hang with friends, fast service and good prices.

    (4)

  • John N.

    I'm all jacked up on Sweet Tater Tots & I wanna get at the Beef and Bacon Burger like a spidermonkey!! -The crawshrimp grits (buttery goodness) is loaded with seafood...then topped with Pork Belly. NOM! -The sweet potato tots are always piping hot and crispy. Dip it in dat ketchup son! -The pork fries (I always seem to miss this when I go, but apparently the owner? chef? of Broken Record opened up Ricky Bobby) are bomb. Waffle fries. Good. Pork. Good. Magic Cheesy Sauce. Good. -The Beef and Bacon Burger is ground beef, combined with ground bacon....to make the ultimate juicy burger patty known to man. Eating it reminds me of Marshall's HIMYM burger speech.... "Just a Burger? Just a burger. Robin, it's so much more than "just a burger." I mean...that first bite--oh, what heaven that first bite is. The bun, like a sesame freckled breast of an angel, resting gently on the ketchup and mustard below, flavors mingling in a seductive pas de deux. And then...a pickle! The most playful little pickle! Then a slice of tomato, a leaf of lettuce and a...a patty of ground beef (AND BACON!!!!) so exquisite, swirling in your mouth, breaking apart, and combining again in a fugue of sweets and savor so delightful. This is no mere sandwich of grilled meat and toasted bread, Robin. This is God, speaking to us in food."

    (5)

  • Nate L.

    Come here with an appetite. Seriously great comfort food here and a great place to meet people with open, bench style seating. I had the chicken sandwich which was amazing. My girlfriend had the lobster Mac and cheese....it was delicious but VERY rich. Enjoy,

    (4)

  • Mandy P.

    There isn't a damn thing on this menu that I haven't tried and I friggin love it all! Jesus- the pork tenderloin Sammy blows my mind each an every time I have it. That spicy mayo sauce or whatever it is just does it for me. The sweet potato tots are a classic. I wanna buy them in bulk to store in my freezer so that I can have them everyday. Craw fish n grits!!! I usually don't like seafood of any kind but I can't help but be obsessed with this delicious dish. Staff-awesome. The two cooks who own it- amazing. F$&@ing love you guys.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    Rickybobby has been open long enough that everyone should know you don't *have* to go south of 280 to eat their food. They're in Lower Haight, just three blocks from the N. C'mon folks, get to it! Their portions are big and they come out fast. The burger drew me there, of course, when inconsiderate behavior on a Muni train led to me to exit a crowded N. I ate the crap out of that beef and bacon burger. Seriously, it didn't stand a chance. And then I ordered more - that menu isn't the deepest, but it's one of the loveliest. Pro Move: Order an appetizer if it looks good. Some are big enough to be entrees. The "crawshrimp and grits" was a spicy dish and came with pork belly. Usually bacon is added but not here. It's tasty though not as creamy as I'm used to, which is fine. Southerners have been conditioned to mixing concrete when eating grits. The biscuit with (lobster) gravy became a tribute to open-face sandwiches. Everyone working there is laid back. (Actually, most of the other diners are too.) Just ask someone where you should sit; they'll be pretty flexible. It's more about politeness and basic operational sense because after all, picnic tables are made for sharing. You'll see some interesting art on very high walls, and perhaps an ironically funny movie playing on the big screen. Then you'll start eating until you're ready to roll out - almost literally.

    (5)

  • laura f.

    This one is hard to write. The food? Absolutely amazing. The service? What service? We dined on Friday night around 8PM. I understand that it can be busy. But our server only came to us 3 times - once to take our order, once to check on us after our plates were empty, and once to deliver the check. If you don't like being around people then serving probably isn't for you. And the food order was totally out of whack. One entree came out. Then about 8 minutes later the next. And then when our plates were empty out came the fries, and at that point we barely ate any because we were full and who the heck brings fries when a table is clearly done with dinner? We so wanted to love this place - the food speaks for itself and is amazing - biscuits with lobster gravy blew my mind - but the service was so bad that we won't be coming out of our way to come back.

    (3)

  • Randell J.

    I was really excited when my friend recently told me that the chefs from Broken Record moved into their own restaurant. The food at Broken Record really inspired me to experiment with traditional comfort food recipes at home. Ricky bobby's did not disappoint. The menu is very similar to their old menu, but they now have a few more added items, probably because they have the freedom to experiment with different recipes. I went with a few friends on a Friday, it was busy, but only 10 minute or so wait for a table. We had ordered the sweet potato tator tots as an appetizer. A very nice blend of sweet and salty. For the entrees we ordered the crawfish and shrimp grits, the lobster Mac and cheese, the portobello mushroom, and the soft shelled crab lettuce wrap. I had the grits, and they were excellent! They were very generous with the crawfish and shrimp and it was in a delicious spicy shrimp broth as well. The grits were perfect and creamy. I would highly recommend this dish! The lobster Mac n cheese was great too. The cheese was so plentiful and creamy, that my friend had to scoop it up with a spoon. Just the right consistency. The portobello mushroom looked very good, but I didn't get to try it. My friend who had ordered it said that it was quite good though. And lastly, the softshell crab lettuce wrap. The waiter said that this item was just added in a couple days ago and came highly recommended by the staff. I would incline to agree. The mango salsa really compliments the sauce they put on the crab, and the crab is deep fried to perfection. Ricky bobby's really takes comfort food to a whole new gourmet level and I would wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to any food enthusiast!

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    FYI - Rocky Bobby is closed for maintenance until 9/17. Come by on Tuesday for some kick ass sweet po-tater tots!

    (4)

  • Steven B.

    We love the Broken Record, so we decided to come here. Casual place with mostly communal seating, meaning you will likely share a table. Not a bar like the Broken Record. The menu has slight chenges frequently, so its likely there will be new dishes next time you visit. The staff were attentive and super friendly. We had the Sriracha BBQ Ribs which were fall off the bone with a great flavor, not too spicy....just enough of a kick, comes with a side of bacon potato salad. We also had the AMAZING pork fries (fresh waffle cut potatoes covered with nacho cheese, and pulled pork). The fries were SO good! There were alot of other things we wanted to try, but just two of us, this was plenty. Our next visit we plan to have the jalapeno mac & cheese topped with pulled pork.

    (5)

  • Kajal G.

    This place really lives up to the hype- No problems finding parking on the street. Service was great- waiter was very friendly and nice and clearly liked worked there. He offered great menu suggestions -Watermelon Salad which is served with lettuce cups and feta. Very messy but very yummy -Lobster corn - really awesome. Comes in two pieces so perfect for sharing. I normally eat corn on the cob by twisting each kernel off individually and eating it (Yes, that's how I actually eat corn this way) but it was so good that I ate it like a normal person because I wanted to eat it faster. -Crawfish Grits- Delectable! Super huge portion and yummy. The bacon is a nice touch. Food came out quick though we got the salad last which was weird. All tables are big 8 seater picnic tables so get ready to make new friends. Get here early! We came in 12 minutes after they opened and almost every table was full.

    (5)

  • Frank J.

    It might be a little dangerous to have this restaurant so close to where I live. If I were a health-nut I would probably not be able to eat here very often or at all. Honestly, if you come here and do not order a burger you are doing yourself a disservice. I am always on the lookout for a great burger and Rickybobby delivers one that ranks amongst the best in SF. Throw in a beer and the pulled pork fries they were serving (smothered with cheese and buffalo sauce) and you have yourself a gut-busting fantastic meal. They were really busy the first few months that they opened but things have slowed down now and you should be able to walk right in and be seated most nights.

    (4)

  • Duke Of Frisco X.

    Yum Yum Yum~ from the people who brought you the food @ Broken Record comes RB with even more delicious food n drinks~ everything here is good~ only 2 downfalls the wait n parking other then that this is an awesome place to get your grub on.

    (5)

  • Jenna H.

    My dad recommended this place after seeing on Triple D that someone left a restaurant and decided to open his own-- hence our arrival at Rickybobby. Pros: -Excellent service. Although we did come at opening (6pm) so there weren't many people, the servers frequently came by and asked us how we were doing, if everything was to our liking, refilled our waters without asking, etc. Cons: -We lucked out of parking, but I could tell this neighborhood could be difficult. -There are only 8 tables, 6 of which are big picnic sized tables and they appear to do community style seating. Not necessarily a con, just something to note. MUST GET: - Sweet Patater Tots ($6): OMG delicioussss. Good amount too, served with ranch and ketchup. However they don't reheat well at home, so you must force every tot down while you are seated at that table for most satisfaction - Crawshrimp Grits ($13): First time with grits and have to say we all LOVED it, especially with the shrimp broth. Everyone at the table agreed this dish had the best flavor. - Ribs and buttered toast ($12): Had a great smoky flavor without the artificial barbecue taste. Not your typical rib flavor. Tender meat that just came off the bone. WILL BE BACK TO TRY: - Grilled corn on the cob - Pork Fries

    (5)

  • Aimee P.

    *** since writing this review I have received vitriolic messages and mentions in reviews in response to writing about my experience. Some I imagine are the result of staff pandering to friends for reviews, and one instance was a shocking profanity and insult laden message from someone who works there (see the photo I posted). This much hyped business is a disappointment to many long time neighbors, including myself, who had high hopes for the highly touted chefs opening a business in our hood. Shame on you, RickyBobby. Good luck when your lease is up for renewal, may it go the same way it did at Broken Record. ----------- Scenario: My neighbor and I who live across the street go to RB to 'eat for sport'. We tell the server we're neighbors and excited to eat there, ordering a salad, two mains, and a dessert to share. Ten/fifteen minutes goes by and the server puts a bowl of grits down between us with one spoon. I asked if we were getting our salad first, waiter's rudely responds "We don't do that here, but we can take the grits and reheat it for you after your salad" and walks away. I go up to the line/kitchen/bar to ask for more silverware and small plates from the other waiter and ask "May I have some share plates and silverware please? Do you guys not course your meals here?" Waiter's rude response "We don't serve food to share. You should have checked us out on Yelp first". hen he laughs at me. I tell him I have lived in the neighborhood a long time, seen five business in this space and have never been treated so rudely. My neighbor and I leave the place, as we do so the waiters facetiously yell at us across the full restaurant, "Thanks for coming, have a great night, we hope to see you real soon". Wow. I'm shocked. Later that night I'm walking my dogs, see my other neighbors leaving the place and they wave me over because they wanna see my puppy. Waiter #2 comes to the door and harasses me, tells me my friends had a great time, and then starts bashing me to the staff inside the restaurant. Wow. My neighbors walk away saying "that guy is a douchebag, the food wasn't that good, and we had to ask for silverware". At this point owner/chef James comes out to talk to me. He tells me "Food is our priority here" Neat James, way to reinvent the restaurant wheel, who would've thunk it? I told him that in order to eat the food one has to be served, this is the restaurant service industry. And is reheating my shrimp and grits really about the integrity of the food? Telling me to check out Yelp before I walk into the new restaurant on my block, that's about the food? The owner didn't get it, kept harping on about 'the food is the priority not the service' blah blah inflated ego blah, oh and they were so successful in their last location (why did they leave then?). No real apology or acknowledgment of atrocious behavior. I talked to a few other neighbors. Consensus is that we think they're such jerks, why would we waste our time and money tasting their food? There are yummy places to eat in our neighborhood with attentive staff, better and more varied menus and better drinks and hard alcohol. Go there, enjoy our hood. RickyBobby is not indicative of this neighborhood, or even the amazing world class talented San Francisco food scene.

    (1)

  • Zach W.

    Stumbled across this place while looking for a good casual dinner in the Lower Haight. The burger was good. As expected from a hipster-priced burger. But the Sweet Potatertots were amazing. These would bring me back. Looking forward to trying some other things on the menu. Some yummy, fried things.

    (4)

  • Krystha B.

    Rickybobby changes their menu often, and a lot of their food is really, really good (sweet potatertots!) - however, there are a few dishes that just don't seem to work for me personally. To be fair, I generally eat a pescetarian diet so I like to try a lot of the seafood dishes before I try anything else. 1) Their salmon salad a few months ago was doused in a mayo-based dressing. I felt like all of the vegetables couldn't speak for themselves covered in so much dressing. 2) Ahi tuna noodle bowl was just okay. Tuna might have been slightly over cooked. 3) Shrimp and oyster po boy is pretty tasty - out of all the seafood dishes I've had there, this is the way to go. This is definitely the kind of place you go to for good 'ole Amercian classics. So, if you're a meat eater, you'll probably have a lot more luck here.

    (3)

  • Felicia P.

    One word: Yum! Although I don't eat red meat or pork on a regular basis, when you're presented with the option of having a burger with bacon mixed in, how can you say no to that? Was it delicious? Yep! The sweet potato tots were just as tasty. And to top it off, I shared the buttery crusted, moist, and not too sweet pecan pie (a la mode, of course) with my dining mate. I can't wait to return with my son! Oh, and the communal seating was cool until the white folks didn't want to sit next to us Black people. It's 2013 AND you're in "progressive" S.F. For real?!

    (4)

  • Julie B.

    I finally tried this place the other night and it was pretty good. Everything on the menu carefully crafted and flavors paired well. I ordered the potato pancake with crab.... I was sort of disappointed in that it felt a little bland or was missing something. The crab could have used some citrus or flavoring and the pancake could have used some sort of sauce. The crab waffle fries were unbelievable! I want to get this as my entree next time. I also tried a bite of my friend's short-rib lasagna and it was great!

    (4)

  • Karen M.

    Can I give this place zero stars? Please, please do not dine at Rickybobby! The people who manage and work here are incredibly rude and offensive. They think they can treat customers poorly because they've got 55 five-star Yelp reviews? I can't imagine that trend lasting long. There are so many great places to eat in San Francisco - run by hard-working, polite and just plain nice people. Why should we patronize a place that treats its customers and neighbors with vulgarity and spite? Please do not seek this establishment out - and definitely keep walking if you happen upon it.

    (1)

  • Pb J.

    Although the current menu doesn't have tons of veggie options, I had and loved: + Watermelon Salad - butter lettuce cups, feta, cashews, rice wine vinaigrette - the vinaigrette was truly out of this world, and made the dish! + French Fries with homemade ranch dip were good (but then, when are french fries NOT good)? Wish I had room to try: + Sweet Potatertots + Griddled Corn on the Cob - which I saw everyone and their uncle trying and it looks simply, fantastic! + and a side bowl of the grits (plain) - because the smell of them wafting my direction from my friends Crawshrimp Grits entree was overwhelmingly tempting! Also fun tidbit, they seat you at communal tables, which seems awkward at first, but really isn't and makes for a cool new way to dine!

    (3)

  • Tony H.

    When I think of tater tots I think of gross, greasy, clumpy pieces of crap that my school served me. The sweet potatertots were delicious enough for me to change my opinion about the tater tots as a race. Seriously, it must be like Vicodin because I was popping them into my mouth and not giving a damn if my friends had their fair share and as if I just robbed some dealer off the street and eating them before the cops showed up. My friends and I showed up right when they opened 6pm on Saturday and managed to nab seats quickly. Besides the tots, we got the Beef and Bacon burger and the crawshrimp grits. I thought my grits were alright, definitely could have used a friend to help me eat them as they were quite cheesy and heavy. And that beef and bacon burger is amazing. This restaurant is the bomb, and I need to get my butt up to lower haight more often to experience the beauty of Rickybobby. Service isn't too bad to boot and despite them having a huge waiting line, I never felt rushed.

    (4)

  • Alexis L.

    My boyfriend suggested Rickybobby for dinner for the first time back in May. Initially, the name threw me off, and I feared I'd be eating something I'd find at a county fair in hick country. I've never been so happy to have been wrong. Everything I've eaten here has been amazing, from the lobster mac n' cheese to the bacon burger to the tuna wrap. This restaurant is a must-visit every time I'm in the city. Only complaint is that I wished they delivered! Love this restaurant. :)

    (5)

  • Andrea L.

    This place is legit. Definitely tasty comfort food. I wolfed the bacon burger on my way home. Fries were amazing too. But what else would you expect from the guys from Broken Records. I only figured out they had closed for Burning Man after trying to go 3x in a 2 week period.

    (5)

  • Lucas D.

    Pretty freaking delicious. The Burger with Avocado wasn't disappointing. I'll rank it as my best burger in San Francisco so far (been here for 6 months). Still kind of expensive, $13 for a burger without fries, but it's worth it.

    (4)

  • Erica W.

    I literally love everything about this place. I've been waiting to go here ever since I heard that the kitchen from broken record moved, but I just finally got around to it last week. The decor is trendy... you aren't given a menu but instead look up at the board (their menu changes frequently- likely the reason behind not giving out menus). You will likely be siting in close quarters with srangers... not my favorite thing to do but totally worth it in this case. Everyone we interacted with was super friendly and helpful. My "date" and I ordered the pulled pork curly fries with buffalo sauce and cheese, the bacon burger, and the chicken drums. All of them were phenomenal. I was blown away by the burger, being a bacon lover. The chicken drums were great, but a LITTLE sweet for my taste. Either way, everything was delicious and extremely innovative, and I will be back more than once to try other things from their menu.

    (5)

  • Andrea C.

    I came here for my sister's birthday on a Tuesday night around 8:45. Our server Michael was awesome overall, but more so for offering to bring out a little cake that I had brought for her (totally unexpected, I was just planning on giving it to her to take home). Michael even put candles in it. However, while we were eating the cake, we could hear people in the open kitchen making fun of us for singing happy birthday. Like literally cursing and calling us names. I can understand that Rickybobby does't want to be one of those restaurants where servers are always bringing out birthday desserts and singing, and yes it was a little cheesy, but we were only three people and there was literally only one other table in the restaurant and the whole thing took like 25 seconds. We all just felt really uncomfortable afterwards, and it ruined my sister's birthday dinner. Michael, you were great, thank you. The drinks were good, the food was fine, the mac & cheese had a velveeta-y texture, if you like that, and all the shellfish was an odd red color (I presume because it was fake even though the dish was $16). Kitchen people, you ruined my sister's birthday dinner. Know that if you have an open kitchen that faces the restaurant, people can hear you make fun of them. I hope people read this review and decide not have to special events at your restaurant.

    (2)

  • Christopher M.

    This place is a place for comfort food. You will leave with a guaranteed food coma and increased feelings of happiness. If you are feeling hungry, empty, alone, sad, and or depressed, this place has what you need. You do need to prepare yourself before coming here though. Its not one of those places you just stop by to grab a bite. I believe you are doing it wrong if that's your approach. You need to mentally and physically prepare your body prior to coming here. You'll enjoy the experience that much more. Their burger is the tits. Bacon is ground up with the beef. There is bacon inside the beef. Yes. Just a tip. The burger is best without avocado. They will suggest it as an add-on but you should decline it every time. Pork fries. YES. I think this is easily the best option on the menu. Lobster mac and cheese. Oh yeah. Crawshrimp grits. Mmmmmmm. Shortribs. ayeeeeeeee I believe these are the best items on the menu, hands down. Pretty much all items on the menu are listed as entrees. They give you A LOT of food. I made the mistake of ordering 3-4 different things my first time there and walked out with a lot of leftover food. Just something to keep in mind. The atmosphere is great. It's just comfortable in there. Community style dining as if you were in a cafeteria with a few side tables by the windows. If you are sitting closer to the kitchen you can look back towards the back wall and see an interesting movie being played by a projector. Last two times I was there Return of the Jedi and a korean martial arts film were playing. Interesting stuff. My only gripe is it gets loud as fuck. Trying to talk to someone sitting directly in front of you can be difficult at times. Good place. Highly recommended. Parking is a pain so carpool if you can.

    (5)

  • Michael P.

    Perhaps it should be called RichardRobert. That is all.

    (3)

  • Gilbert L.

    After hearing constant praise about how incredible rickybobby's burger supposedly was, I decided to come check it out. While it was definitely great, I was let down by the hype that it was one of the top burgers in sf (doesnt hold a candle to 4505). However the 4 stars represent an impartial review of the burger on its own merits. The delicious grilled bun was soft and had a light ring of toast on the inside. The patty is made of beef and bacon, so a meat lover will enjoy it immensely. As for the cheese, the plain slice of American ruined the package. A burger this delectable would be better served with some kind of melted cheese, possibly cheddar or even mozarella to complement the texture. Great burger, but not the best.

    (4)

  • Nicole V.

    I'm not a hater but man was that awful. Chicken pram - fatty w dark meat, mushy crust, no salt, too little sauce. I'm not going to go over the other items my table mates let me try and their reviews. Why this place has a cult following, I do not know. And I understand food and the restaurant industry. I was sad to part with my cash on this one and that's a rare, rare feeling.

    (1)

  • Ethan L.

    Sweet potater tots, ribs, and crawfish grits. If I could, I'd eat here every other day. And that garlic bread that came with the ribs: superb. Great service, lots of big community tables. Gets a little stuffy though.

    (5)

  • Chad S.

    We waited for a few months to pass after Rickybobby opened and the crazy crowds died down to finally try it. We were able to go in on a Friday evening and have a seat within minutes...even though there were numerous seats open right away. I guess the server/host felt he needed to have us wait anyway. Weird. We went to town and enjoyed crawshrimp grits, the beef and bacon burger, sweet potatertots, chicken drums, beers, and the pecan and walnut pie. We were more than full when leaving and ordered one or two many plates. The service was mediocre but the food great. I'm not sure how soon we'll want to go back and that's why we tried every tempting item while there.

    (3)

  • Logan T.

    Ladies and gentleman, thank you so much for reading this, this evening. And I dare say some of you have heard of my more extravagant reviews. I am a food man. Ladies and gentlemen. I have numerous concerns throughout this city. This work I do is very much a family affair. My son and I have been to Rickybobby 4 times. I am an honest man. And honesty requires I admit the bacon burger was not good. I assure you that there is a very good chance I will return and my other ventures have been much more fruitful.

    (3)

  • alex m.

    yeah, so the start of a weekend bday for me begins with a visit to RickyBooby. this is the guy from BrokenRecord bar on Ocean...which i now hear has slacked foodwize, but this is about the success of the Bobby... im not really a BBQ fan, but the srirachi pork ribs were spicy and full-o-meat, yum with a nice simple mac salad on the side...the lobster mac was watery and average,( sad face), but better the next day...the sweet potato tater tots, sounded yum, but were average...my !girl got the burger which was awsome and buttery, was it the bun, i dont know and dont care, yum family style seating with good service, but a weak beer selection... overall, it was good and we will be back...

    (4)

  • Aaron L.

    I totally don't get the hype about this place; there's absolutely nothing special about it. The service was friendly enough. No real complaints. (Granted, it was also around 7 on a Tuesday and they were hardly that slammed.) When the food started coming is when things went a bit awry. The inept kitchen pacing others have cited is a real thing. I ordered the bacon burger with a side of fries, my friend ordered the chicken parm sammy, and we split the asparagus. For some bizarre reason the "side" fries arrived first--literally dropped on our table with total indifference by another server. I didn't question it because, well, I'd read other Yelp reviews of this place. But then fifteen minutes (and two apologies from our server) later our starter and the two mains arrived all at once. As for the food, there was nothing horrible or exceptionally good about any of it. The fries were completely generic and oversalted. The asparagus dish had overcooked egg and had these huge, crudely placed chunks of pancetta on it. It was... ok. The burger has ground bacon in it, which I guess might seem clever until you eat it. Guess what? It tastes like... a bacon burger. It was well cooked and tasted just fine, but, again, there's absolutely nothing special about it. It's basically a double cheeseburger with bacon in it instead of on it; not amazing enough to justify charging 12 bucks for it. My friend had similar "it's ok, I guess" comments to make about his meal. Honestly, considering other options in the area, I doubt I'd really come back to Rickybobby.

    (2)

  • Denny G.

    Ridiculously good food that I can only assume is also ridiculously bad for my waistline. Everything I nibbled on was insanely good from the pork fries to the short rib lasagna. Don't go here if you're on a diet as there isn't a whole lot on the menu for people on a reduced calorie diet. But for everyone else, the food is off the chain! Kudos to this little hidden gem in the Lower Haight. Definitely will be recommending RickyBobby to friends and tourists alike.

    (5)

  • Molly C.

    Hate to be harsh here but overall experience was pretty meh. Design is kinda cool. Communal seating is fine. Not sure why waiters are really necessary. I much prefer the Greenburger style setup down the street. I also can't help but feel like these guys bring a very similar setup to that of Greenburger less than a block away. Our waiter was super blazed. I love weed and smoke it quite frequently but this dude just seemed sooo blasé about everything - "whassup guys" was the greeting. Don't get me wrong, I say whats up to my friends and do smoke weed in private settings but this dude is working the dinner shift and didn't even put any eye drops in. He was socially awkward when he is the one who should be moving along the process of greeting, answering any questions we may have about the food, taking an order and getting the food out. My husband's burger came out first. My food did not come for another 5-7 minutes. Pretty dumb move guys. I noticed that like 10 other people cited this as an issue in other reviews, how have they not picked up that people aren't into plates landing at different times. It's pretty basic for the food service industry, even at places much more casual than the atmosphere they put on. Sweet Potato Tater Tots - meh Bacon Burger - too rich with bacon fat - minimal flavor, just a hunk of meat. Pork Rib Sandwich with Au Jus - Tasty. Won't be going back unless a friend really wants to go. Was not impressed. And waiters are unnecessary here, just have it be order and pickup at counter. Wing Wings and Greenburger get my money on this street.

    (2)

  • Desmond H.

    Yum. CLEANLINESS: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 FOOD: 5/5 + Sweet Potatertots + Beef and Bacon Burger + Crawshrimp Grits + Short Rib Lasagna + Chicken Drums + Pecan and Walnut Pie The first time I went here, I didn't even get a chance to eat. That's because we waited an hour and then the host kept saying it'll be another hour... So just left and decided to try it another time. We got here early and got seated once the restaurant opened. I pretty liked most of the dishes that we got. I'm a sweet potato fan, and the sweet potatertots are a must! So good! (Not sure if you can get them somewhere packaged, but either way they were good). The beef and bacon burger was pretty good. My definite favorite was the crawshrimp grits. I've never had grits before, but this sure tasted good. The short rib lasagna was also good. The chicken drums were ehh. I wouldn't get them again. The pecan and walnut pie was okay. A little too sweet for me. It was quite nutty too for you nutty fans. I wouldn't order it again. We were hoping to try the lobster mac n cheese, but apparently they change the menu here every so often. I'll definitely try to come back when they have it again! Just beware of the wait time!

    (5)

  • Stephy S.

    I must confess that I have a new man in my life and his name is RickyBobby! Our love affair didn't seem very obvious to me at first. Oh, what's that? A new hipster haven with an ironically silly name just opened up in the Lower Haight and they're serving comfort-esque style food and cool beers. What? Never heard of such a concept before and in San Francisco? You don't say. But much like most "dates," I find it best to go in with a slightly open mind and reserve absolute judgment until hipster food makes its way into my somewhat jaded mouth and much like an awesome internet date you never saw coming, this place was RAD! With tables pretty much on top of each other, prepare to get cozy with your neighbor. If you are a food stalker like me, you will love this as you can easily survey what other people are stuffing into their faces. As soon as I caught one look at the dark and shiny glazed chicken drumstick, I knew that bad boy would be mine. Then, oh what's this, short rib mac n cheese?! Are they reading my dirty diary!! Sweet happy Jesus, in the mouth NOW. All of these were amazing, but they must now step aside for the main reason I have come out of reviewing retirement. That reason is the cheeseburger. Good God of all things meat and glorious! This might be the best burger in San Francisco. I shit you not! Not only is it loaded with ooey gooey American cheese (stop and hold your hate roll), but the perfectly cooked patty is filled with crumbled bacon. It's not dry either. Oh no no, it's super moist and amazing and perfectly seasoned and it's, it's just, it's, it's absolutely oooohmazing!! I know I have a history of falling in love with meat dishes and then leaving them for others, but I can't stop thinking about this Rickybobby burger. It is 4am craving-worthy. It's name your first born after-worthy and it's available at a cute new spot with a slick decor and a warm and friendly vibe. Try this bad boy. Trust.

    (5)

  • James E.

    Waited 30 mins for a table...not a problem. Got seated and waited for another 15 mins for someone to come say hello to us and apologized to us about the wait because the servers didn't know who was taking care of who. We received our food but we were missing one thing, I asked the server for the bill as they were about to close and ask if our last item was on it's way and he said it's on it's way. We waited another 15 mins and checked in again and they said that the kitchen closed up already. All I ask for is a little honesty, I usually love this place but tonight it was a big let down

    (2)

  • Bijou D.

    Are you people serious?! We waited over an hour for this below average overrated food. When you walk in you are greeted by a complete hipster douche who clearly could give two shits about you. After he seats you, you order off the hipster chalk board which has like 5 items that are of course locally sourced n shit. You wait another half hour for them to bring out your average fries covered in cheese and pork and some ok tater tots... I really don't get the big deal. Our table ordered the grits which were bland, the dry Mac n cheese, a dry burger, and an funky piece of lasagna. Don't forget desert! The apple crunch with vanilla ice cream with just a hint of onions because the "chef" couldn't bother washing the knife before slicing apples. My conclusion, if you have taste buds stay the hell sway unless you like sitting with dirty hipsters and paying for overpriced food.

    (1)

  • Ryan L.

    Definitely on the pricier side, more expensive than some of the outdated yelp photos. On the upside EVERYTHING TASTES GOOD. We asked the waiter what was good and he told us that everything is good and he was right! So feel free to try it all! The portions are a tad small and the service is slow but the food was definitely worth it. The beef and bacon burger patty is supposed to be a 50/50 blend of beef and bacon but I honestly couldn't tell. The crawshrimp grits, lobster mac and cheese, burger, and sweet potato tots are all recommendable. Just eat everything, oh my god.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey S.

    Incredibly food! Bacon burger was great and the pork nacho fries were incredibly good (and some of the best pork I've ever had -- and I live in TX and am obsessed with pulled pork there and carnitas in CA)! We didn't have room but ordered the s'mores sundae for dessert anyway and the bruleed marshmallows, chocolatey brownie, and chocolate ice cream made it heavenly!!!!

    (5)

  • Jeannie C.

    I love this place so much I crave it when I am en route to the city and I go back every time I'm back in the Bay Area. My go-to dish is the crawshrimp grits. It not only satisfies my hunger, but it provides this sort of culinary experience I don't really get anywhere else. I am a bit bummed the lobster mac is no longer on the menu but I don't really think about it when I'm enjoying pretty much everything else I order. The pork fries and corn on the cob are also great additions to a fine meal. And to end it, you can't go wrong with the peach and strawberry bread pudding. Actually you could go wrong by not ordering this. This is seriously the best bread pudding I've ever had. The staff are great too, young, energetic, and it seems they like their jobs. Who wouldn't though at a place where the food is just simply amazing?!?!

    (5)

  • Megan R.

    Oh Rickybobby, you have fooled me twice. Never again unless you get take out. On the first trip we were seated and expected to know our order instantly. When we didn't know our waiter left us to watch the projected movie for ten minutes. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, the chicken parm sandwich, the pear salad and the sweet potatertots. The pulled pork came first, it was yummy but the slaw was a little weird. Where was the salad or the utensils? Apparently you have to ask for utensils and the salad comes with the second person's entree. I am not sure where they were raised but it is not polite to eat while the other person is waiting for their food. After all of the first three dishes were finished the tots finally arrived. The food is all very good but what joker is expediting? It makes no sense. We thought our waiter was the worst the first time. The second time was even worse. We were seated right away and our order was taken. Looks like you need to know the menu before you hit the seat to get your order taken in a timely manner. Once again no utensils and the food came out in a ridiculous order. This time it was the burger & tots before the lasagna and salad. When the first set of food came out we asked why the salads never come out first. The waiter's response was "I don't know, oh and well they have to cook the salad. Hold on there buddy." Did I hear you correctly you had to cook the salad? Really I was unaware that you cooked a salad. Then waiter got angry and stormed off. When the rest of the food came the plates were thrown at us. The poor couple that sat down at the community style table with us had to look at our empty plates for 15 minutes until we asked for the check. The food is really good, but I can't deal with the service and badly expedited kitchen. The two stars are earned by the food. I wish that you just ordered and the counter and got a number. Anything can work better than what they are doing now. Maybe when they finally have take out I will eat their delicious food again.

    (2)

  • Emilynne A.

    Man, I've had so many thing on this menu (and stopped by sober, drunk, and in all sorts of states) that I'm actually kind of surprised that I haven't already reviewed this little gem! I've made it out to Broken Record before, and definitely enjoyed the food out there. I didn't quite enjoy my surroundings as much, so being able to NOMS the same noms, but not feel the dingy-ness is pretty nice. The Beef & Bacon Burger (or the triple B as my friend tried to refer to it as) is pretty delicious. But it can't be all that, because, y'know... I mean, It's not like I get it EVERY time (that's what friends are for!) Also, I don't know what happened to my stomach! I can't eat as much as I used to... Or the portions are really that big. One order is typically good for sharing with a cohort, so long as there is beer and a dessert included in the meal as well. Alternatively, both could order separate entries eat a bit of both, then take stuff home and eat dessert! (totally the best way to go about things) All things are good, especially the burger, the (seasonal) lobster mac 'n cheese, and the grits. Also good is the short-rib dip sandwich. All the tings, really, are good, hahaha. Also, the lines are epically long. I mean, having been there during non-rush times and rush times, I'm pretty impressed by the service. But, camping out for 30-40 minutes to get my name on the list and make sure that people are able to hustle over from whatever bar they're kicking it at... But Sweet Potatertots.... But. Ok, still worth it.

    (4)

  • Cathy Y.

    This place's clientele has outgrown its tiny interior almost instantly! There are six or seven communal tables, and our party of three waited 30-45 mins to grab a small section on a Friday night. The food is decadent - comfort food kicked up a notch. Like mac and cheese? Add some lobster. Chicken parm? How about some fresh basil. They grind bacon into their burger meat, which makes a delicious, greasy mess. I highly recommend it. The sides of sweet potato tots and fries are quite generous - this is to say sharing two baskets between three people was a futile task. This is probably a solid weeknight spot for me, as long as the wait isn't too long!

    (4)

  • Alex K.

    This place has an awesome vibe. Nice open layout, dim lit, and good music. Started with the pork fries, smothered in nacho cheese and buffalo sauce, the dish is dripping with ridiculous flavor. Had a bit of the beef bacon burger, which was excellent, and then focused my attention on my biscuits and gravy. The biscuits and gravy is comfort food at its best! Tastes like an amazing chicken pot pie that leaves you leaning back in a state of hibernation. I will definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu.

    (4)

  • Kristen T.

    I went here with Desmond C. and my cousins the other day. We made sure to arrive about 20 min prior to opening and it's a good thing we did! About 5 min later there was a line of about 20 ppl after us! We decided to do family style and order a bunch of dishes. The most notable ones are as followed: Sweet Potatertots: If you're a sweet potato fan, you will LOVE these delicious crispy tots. They are cooked to a perfect crunch! Crawfish Grits: packed with flavor and even had some meat chunks sprinkled on top! The only criticism i have with this dish is that I wish it weren't as liquid-y Bacon Burger: While this burger was pretty tasty, I think Umami's burgers are more juicy Short Rib Lasagna: This was pretty good and there was plenty of meat in the dish The only thing I don't recommend getting are their $3 chicken drumsticks. Don't get me wrong, they were good, but not worth $3. All in all we ordered 2 chicken drumsticks and 5 dishes that came out to only $15/person including tax and tip! (we went with four ppl!) Definitely coming back here again :D

    (5)

  • Michele K.

    Must try the pork fries! They come with an American flag, so you feel real patriotic. Only tried the short rib lasagna, in addition to the fries, and it was delicious, so I am sure everything else is fantastic as well. Definitely try to arrive early; it can get quite busy and there aren't many seats available.

    (5)

  • Jason J.

    A friend brought me here for dinner and I did not know what to expect OMG, the food was so damn good!!! I felt like I probably should run 10 miles the next day but it was so worth it! Pulled Pork Fries: Delicious grubbiness Crawfish Grits A-MAZ-ING! Bacon Burger: Delicious! Highly recommend!

    (4)

  • jon y.

    I don't remember the last time I walked away from a restaurant so full and happy. A perfect place for a night of good food in the neighborhood without breaking the bank. My friend got the house salad with the addition of Jack Daniel's salmon for an additional $5 well-spent. It was a huge piece of salmon cooked perfectly. Super moist, and went with the salad really well. A healthy salad this isn't, but let's just ignore that diet for one night. Their crawshrimp grits practically changed my life. I'm not sure I've ever enjoyed grits so much. Imagine the creamiest grits, swimming in flavorful broth, topped with both shrimp AND pork belly. Rich dish alert! Then, my life changed yet again when the sundae came, and had three scoops of ice cream the size of my fist (which is at least an average-sized fist). This all sits on a bed of crumbled chocolate-macadamia cookie bits. It was way more than enough to split three-ways with my friends. I foresee many more grits-filled nights in my near future.

    (5)

  • Edmond C.

    Here is what I ordered: Crawfish Grits: This is one of their staple menu items. Most of the menu is on a rotation. This one is like a protected tenant in San Francisco, it isn't going anywhere. Must try at least once. I get it every time. Duck Salad w/strawberries: It was ok. I liked the strawberries with the salad but just wasn't anything to write home about. Seafood Gumbo: Meh. Special Mention: Lobster Mac n Cheese: I had this when they were still at Broken Record. They told me it will be back in a few months. Few months needs to hurry up because Truffle Mac n Cheese just isn't cutting it. Let me know what you guys think! This is like a facebook status right? Like and comment please! P.S I like how "hipster" is a checkbox for how you would characterize a place.

    (5)

  • Sherman L.

    Followed these guys from the broken record. The food is phenomenal...my fav. Is the Rib dip. But I have never had anything from them that was not just dead on tasty...just wish they were open for lunch and into the night for us Vampires... The three guys in Blue...

    (5)

  • Anthony L.

    I came here for opening night (last night). For the last 4.5 years, I have been on a quest to find the best burger in San Francisco. I held burgers from Umami, Spruce, Nopa, Roam, Wayfare, Bix in high regard, but none of them really captured the essence of what I was looking for, UNTIL NOW. RickyBobby has somehow managed to reduce the humble cheeseburger to its very essence: theirs is pure, unabashed american umami. They grind bacon into the meat, skip the lame veggies (no lettuce and tomato), add grilled onions/mushrooms, put it on a toasty, unique bun, and arrive at a place that is truly incredible. At last, I can rest in peace. Go now... I foresee this place getting Yelped to death shortly.

    (5)

  • Joseph W.

    In short: overrated right now. Customer service needs MAJOR improvement. They need takeout, and I won't return until customer service improves dramatically. We came here last Friday (01/11/2013) around 7PM with a party of 3 to check out what everyone had been talking about. Super packed.. alright.. expected. The host walks up and asks us "Are you on the list?" "Nope..." He walks back to the other end of the restaurant and picks up the list and writes our name down and says about 25 minutes. We grab a (crowded) seat at the front and waited.. They were SEVERELY understaffed. The host, who I could tell was a bit frazzled, also bussed the tables and sometimes grabbed water for folks, all while putting people on "the list". Right around 25 minutes (but after folks with same number in their party), we were seated. We look around... and wait. We knew what we wanted to order (the menu was on the far end of the restaurant). A party of three sitting next to us had 2/3 of their food delivered when we sat down. It looked tasty, but one girl didn't have her food. Fast forward to the rest of that party finishing their food, when the other 1/3 of the order shows up. All of this happens.. and we still haven't been given water. Finally, after 20 minutes of being seated at a table, we are given water. I flag down a waiter (who was annoyed I flagged him down), and we order our food. We are starving. Maybe 10 minutes later (not too long), my food (grilled fontina cheese and crab tomato soup) arrived first. My grilled cheese was lukewarm.. soup was warm. $10 for lukewarm grilled cheese was my first thought? I wait patiently, hoping the rest of the food comes out.. no dice. My friends tell me to eat.. I take a bite of the grilled cheese and was very underwhelmed. Slightly burned, lukewarm, and seemingly lacking butter (but I can't confirm it other than what my tastebuds told me). Honestly, my grilled cheese would have been better with Kraft American singles. The tomato/crab soup was fine.. but underwhelming. My meal was *NOT* worth the $10 I paid. Most of our food finally arrived -- sweet potatertots, beef/bacon burger, lobster mac & cheese, and two chicken drums. Each plate was SLAMMED down on the table by our disgruntled waiter. Lovely. Sweet potatertots were generous, pretty tasty, and overall pretty good (I think I was still pissed I waited so long for water and my grilled cheese was crap). Beef/bacon burger was juicy & tasty but looked NOTHING like the picture on the wall right behind us (who puts a giant hamburger picture that isn't something from their menu?). Chicken drums were loved by my friends, I wasn't impressed; they still say they were fantastic. You be the judge. Lobster mac 'n cheese was very good -- it lives up to the hype. Is the hype worth the wait and bad customer service? No. We ate pretty much everything on the table because we were starving. I was so hungry after waiting so long that I even finished the crappy grilled cheese. Oh.. and guess what didn't show up? The pear salad we ordered. I really wanted Rickyboby to live up to my expectations and the initial Yelp reviews, but they didn't. I have never been there any other time, but the service BLEW MONKEY BALLS on Friday night. Some of the food was good (lobster mac and cheese), others can be dropped (grilled cheese). I hope it improves.. but right now I will not return.

    (2)

  • Taj A.

    Rickybobby's chefs used to reside at Broken Record in some part of SF that I never ventured. Once I heard the announcement of Rickybobby's arrival I knew I wanted to try it out for my birthday. At around 8:20pm, on a Friday night, we arrived to a packed crowd of hungry San Franciscans. Three communal dining tables on each side of the restaurant which can seat 6-8 at each and one little extra table on the right. Be prepared to wait if you want to try out one of SF's newest hot spots. Luckily for us, everyone waiting was in groups of 4-8. It was just the two of us, so by the time I arrived back from the liquor store with 24's of PBR and Heineken, we were ready to be sat. Less than 10 minute wait in this HUGE crowd?! Happiness! Shortly after our no nonsense waiter arrived with " Sup? Do you know what you want?" " Beef and Bacon burger ($10), Lobster Mac and Cheese ($12), and Sweet Potatertots ($5)" 10minutes later the burger arrived. This, folks, was the highlight of our visit. Is this one of the BEST BURGERS I HAVE EVER TASTED? Without hesitation, YES! The way the ground bacon is molded with the beef and cooked medium was honestly indescribable food porn. 10 minutes after arrived the Sweet Potatertots came. This is enough for 4 people. They were decent. Somewhat bland. We didn't finish them. A lot of food, perfect for sharing, but I wouldn't order them again. Finally the much hyped Lobster Mac and Cheese, with corn and spinach mixed in. We weren't impressed. The cheese tasted like KRAFT, it was slightly watery. It was very much a disappointment. There is much to explore on this menu though, so I am optimistic about trying the pulled pork and chicken parmesan sandwiches. Dumb to give 3 stars or lower when the burger is out of this world, and I haven't fully conquered the menu. Bring plenty of beer with you to drown out a potentially silly dining neighbor....the original group of people we sat with were friendly and pleasant. After they left they sat six tech doofuses with us who complained about everything. See you again soon, Rickybobby!

    (4)

  • Nikkie S.

    This place was originally in the mission and the owners still do the same kind of cooking as they did then. However parking at this new place is horrendous! ! Definitely try the small streets. Impossible to find parking on Haight. When you walk in its like a house and the seating is kinda strange. We walked in and there were people waiting but since we tracked down the waiter guy he sat us down first. It's just weird they don't have some sort of host or waiting list cuz you can totally cut the line if u come. Just stand nearest to the inside. Food wise we got the lobster mac and cheese, pulled pork fries, and new burger. Lobster mac and cheese is as good as I remember but I wished it was more cheesy and less saucy. Pulled pork fries is waffle fries and lots of pulled pork. I Wish They Did F Have The Nacho Cheese Sauce Though. It's a bit overwhelming and guilty eating it. New burger is basically the bacon beef burger with an egg on it. Overall, homey feel with oily yet delicious food. Typical SF pricing.

    (4)

  • Eddie F.

    I have mixed feeling about this place. I think the dishes they prepare are great, but the service/wait is lackluster. Here are my gripes about the place: - How hard is it to have a sign-up sheet for a table? I hate how the host try's to remember who got there in what order. (Hint: stay at the restaurant to wait). -It takes a long time before the server takes your order. The menu is limited and I've been staring at it long enough while I was waiting for a table. I don't totally blame this on the staff. It's busy. -They need another server. The whole night, the two waiters I saw were super speed walking. If they have another server, I think it would help alleviate the craziness. On the other hand, once you order your food, its smooth sailing from there. The food comes out quickly, the wait staff is courteous and asks "how is your food", and the check comes right away, when asked. I came here on a Friday night and I don't know how other nights are, but be patient and you'll be rewarded with good food.

    (4)

  • Gwendolyn D.

    I was visiting from Hawaii and my cousin took me here for dinner. The Beef & Bacon Burger lives up to the many positive reviews I've read on here. And the sweet potato-tots were delicious as well! Definitely would love to hit this spot up again when I'm in the area!

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    I am so glad that Rickybobby finally opened after enduring the few months after the chefs from Broken Record left and decided to make their own restaurant. In terms of describing this concoction of delicious items on the menu, it would be "high end bar food". I came here on a Thursday night with some friends and this place was surprisingly packed as it is only open for dinner. This new establishment is a lot bigger than the previous dining area at Broken Record with there being seating for at least 50 people. The servers here are friendly and try to accommodate all parties as quickly as possibly. My friends decided to share the Chicken parm sandwich, lobster mac and cheese, braised chicken, and crawfish grits. The chicken parm sandwich is definitely a must-have. The chicken cutlet was perfectly breaded and fried, topped with melted mozzarella, and had pieces of house made sausage on top. The lobster mac and cheese was my favorite; a mouthwatering combination of cheeses, pasta, and fresh tasting lobster baked in a huge bowl with pieces of corn and spinach inside. My friend enjoyed the crawfish grits; a spicy and hearty stew-like mixture of shrimp, crawfish, and grits. Even for a person who isn't fond of grits, the way that they made their version made me enjoy it. The braised chicken has a nice sweet Asian style glaze to it, but it was pricey at $3 a pop, although we received four even though we ordered two. One item that everyone must try is their bacon burger: it's simply burger goodness to the max, a juicy patty with hints of bacon in every bite. Most of their main dishes range from $5-14 which is totally reasonable. As of now, drinks are BYOB as they are working on acquiring their liquor license, but that's a plus since there's a liquor store just across the street . I definitely recommend trying this place at least once, with the guarantee that you'll definitely leave satisfied and the urge to try everything on their menu on your next visit.

    (5)

  • Scarlett C.

    I loved it when it was being served at The Broken Record and I love it now at Rickybobby. The food is fantastic. Lobster mac and cheese is my favorite, but the crawfish and grits is amazing as well. I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything at this place. I'm surprised reading some of the negative reviews, because I've never had bad service here, even when it was INSANELY busy, which leads me to believe that some yelpers tend to be a little bit sensitive....surprise surprise. Oh well, hopefully they don't come back and take up a seat I could be occupying. If you like good food and a good atmosphere, this is your spot.

    (5)

  • Shawn S.

    Too bad, so sad. No, really I am sad. I wanted to like this place, it's about 3 minutes from my apt. and there's this big line and this big hype and there's...the food. Yeah. That's the thing. The food. It's just not very good. The current 4.5 star rating is shocking, truly. Lobster Mac 'n Cheese: Tasted like nacho cheese with un-properly cooked bow-tie pasta. (chewy, crunchy). The lobster was tasty, but I'm fairly sure they didn't make that in house (wink). Beet Salad with Fried Oysters: The fried oysters were tasty, but they had nothing to do with the salad. That is to say, they didn't go together. In fact, nothing in the salad quite went together. I can't even remember what else we got...oh. the Pulled Pork Sandwich. Meh. It was just, okay. Not much more to say, not much more to it. The stumperS: Our server, who came to our table numerous times asked me my name "for the order." Why? How bout, table number 3 that you're serving. We clearly weren't going anywhere. Perhaps this is a growing pains issue from a walk-up counter at one location, to a sit-down at the next? This was confusing. Also, they have these big pictures on the wall of pigeons and horses, and landscapes and then - they have a hamburger. It went from hipster to TGIF real quick. Blown up hamburger picture? Wha? Oh, Rickybobby. I haven't even written a review in years but I couldn't sit back and watch 4.5 stars encourage people to eat you. It's simply unfair. My girlfriend says: "I'd go back there, but probably just because they're open late." Well, it does beat the new Volare pizza.

    (2)

  • Karen S.

    The food is absolutely amazing!!! I've tried most of the items on their menu, and I feel that no matter what I order, it always comes out tasting like I've discovered my new favorite food. Some of my favorites are sweet tater tots, crawshrimp grits, and any salad I've had has been awesome. Also, I've had their home made ice cream... wow! I have taken every friend here that comes to visit SF, and they have all been completely satisfied with whatever they've ordered. My friends have tried the beef & bacon burger, chicken parm, chicken drumsticks, and the pecan & walnut pie. I've been to Rickybobby several times since they opened a few months ago, and I must say that it's by far my favorite restaurant in SF. Keep it up boyz!

    (5)

  • Alle S.

    I love me some Ricky Bobby. Whenever I go with my friends, which is often, we order a little bit of everything from the menu and share it all family style. I just can't choose one of the amazing dishes, so having a little bit of everything is perfect. This place is great for those nights when you want to hang with friends, drink good beers and eat delicious food. So.... every night. My faves: Chicken Parm Sandwich with the basil, mozzarella and sweet chili oil. The Burger. Ground fresh WITH bacon. Enough said. Crawfish and Grits. A little bit of the South in SF. The french fries (one order easily feeds a group of 4) with the homemade dill/ranch dipping sauce. I mean, I could go on, but then I would just be listing the entire menu... Sometimes there's a wait. It's true. The last time I was there on a Saturday night at 8PM we waited for 25 min. But we had beers while we waited and it honestly didn't feel that long. And once we sat down, the waiter was super attentive and our food came out quickly (and deliciously). Overall this place is pretty unbeatable. Amazing menu, good prices, and great atmosphere (love the movies playing on the wall). It's definitely on my short list of go-to spots in SF.

    (5)

  • Tiffany C.

    FYI- They no longer have lobster mac and cheese on the menu. Major bummer. But the rest of the items were ordered were great. Got the sweet potatoe tots, grits, lasagna, and chicken. All were really great. The burger looked monsterous but delicious (we didn't order it but the eaters seated next to us had it). They said it has little pieces of bacon to make it juicy. Not a fan of the communal tables though.

    (4)

  • Kareem S.

    Rickybobby, you're my hero. This place is the best tasting food in SF, by far! Every time I go there, I order something different and try to think of something I've ever tasted that is better than what I'm eating: impossible. The family atmosphere is a mature version of the amazing conversation we used to have at lunch in school, the beautiful and fascinating photography mesmerizes me, and the kindness of the staff makes rickybobby my favorite destination. One complaint: I never have room for dessert, so I had to order the pecan pie with homemade ice cream as an entree one time. Oh, and also -- I'm drinking more beer than I should -- rickybobby, you're so sly putting only delicious beers on your menu. You sneaky dog, you.

    (5)

  • C C.

    Since moving to San Francisco last July, have been to probably 75-100 different restaurants. Rickbybobby by far is the best food I've had in the bay area. It might be casual bar food, but who the hell cares. What matters is that its hella good. I had the pork fries, chicken drums, and chicken parm sandwich with basil. All to die for. I am a from North Carolina and lived in Georgia for many years. Unlike many of the other faux southern/americana restaurants here in the city, somehow Rickybobby has managed to outdo the authentic. You won't find a place like Rickybobby in the South thats for sure. So glad I discovered it and its right down the street from me.

    (5)

  • Tamar B.

    Go. Order everything that whets your appetite. That's what we did and it was an experience.

    (5)

  • Jona C.

    Ate with the chefs back when they were at Broken Record. I was missing their sweet potatertots that I looked up where they went. Their setup is pretty similar to their old apot, but no outdoor tables. The tables are large bench 6-seater tables. You end up sharing the table with other people when it gets busier. Parking wasn't really open around the neighborhood around 7pm when we got there. We ended up parking over a block away. No wait once we got there and the service was very quick. The place was really loud, I was yelling to my Boyfriend in front of me and to the waiter. The lobster griddled corn was really salty for the minimal lobster pieces that was on the cobs. Lots of butter! The cobs were sitting in a puddle of butter, but made it possible to dip the corn back in dish. The crawshrimp grits was very yummy. Never really had a dish quite like it. The bowl was a good size for one person, but can also be enough to share if there is other food to go around. The sweet potatertots! Oh how I've missed them! They came out really hot and tasty. They were so hard to stop eating even when I was stuffed. My craving was satisfied. Definitely going to come back to try other items since their menu doesn't stay the same. Wished they had the mac n cheese!

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Crawshrimp grits. If there's anything that will give me a foodgasm, it's this. After the first bite, my nipples instantly got hard. Then I got a second bite with some cheesy grits in the mix. I actually lactated, popped a boner, and felt tingles on my taint all at the same time. I just kept eating until I was soaked in sweat and wet dreams. Rickybobby, you definitely tickle my pickle. I'm coming back with lube next time.

    (5)

  • Angela L.

    FOOD: 1.) Burger = wowsa. goooooooood. 2.) Grits = omg soooo goooooood. so flavorful. reminded me of jambalaya SERVICE: good ATMOSPHERE: Kinda small, kinda casual, simple plain hip, with mostly big community tables so it's interesting sitting so close to other people

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    The sandwiches are delicious and huge! Mann sweet potato taters. The atmosphere is awesome and quirky. Also loud but that's part of the fun. It's communal seating and there's a projector overhead usually playing old Jackie Chan movies as well as music in the background. One night everyone starting singing along, it was awesome!

    (5)

  • Kate O.

    YES! YES! YES! This is one of my favorite spots in the city... and I get AROUND! Great vibe - chill, open, friendly ... I love the decor and big tables. The servers are friendly, to the point that you feel like they are seriously your buds! Now... onto the really great part ... the FOOD. Burger here is #1 or #2 in the city (Kitchen Story is right up there). AMAZING beef & bacon patty, juicy, and PERFECTLY seasoned. YUM YUM YUM!! Try their Pork fries if you are lucky enough to go on a night when they have them. Chicken parm sando is also amazing... And any place that serves sweet potater tots or a caesar salad made with authentic crunchy romaine is a WINNER. This place has it all, plus amazing desserts! I heart Rickybooby

    (5)

  • Zoey M.

    Very tasty comforting food. Don't come here if you're trying to eat healthy. I would give 5 stars but it is a little pricier than I think it should be.

    (4)

  • Julie R.

    Everything I had here was amazing! Pork fries, sweet potato tots, sandwiches, ahi tuna- u can't go wrong! Save room for dessert!!!! Best s'mores pie ever!!!!

    (5)

  • Richard A.

    Okay Yelp, now you've done it - there's too long a line outside to get in on a weekend! We had to go to our second choice, nearby.

    (4)

  • Rylan C.

    One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco! Everything on their menu is oh so delicious! There is usually a wait so what I recommend is be at their door right when they open for dinner service so that you can get a table. I would recommend anything on their menu! Especially, their sweet potato tater tots! Their service is great and I love the relaxed vibe of this place. For a place that's located in the Lower Haight, I would have to say that this place is still somewhat of a hidden gem. Prices are reasonable and it's not too loud in this restaurant.

    (4)

  • Tiffany N.

    Definitely love that Broken Record has branched out their bar food and opened up Rickybobby. I heard since then, the menu at the original Broken Record has changed. All their original goodies are HERE. Love the LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE. Seriously, who doesn't love this combo... big chunks of lobster in deliciously baked, crispy topped cheesy mac. YUMYUMYUM. Just like Napoleon Dynamite... Gotta love the Sweet Potato Tots! Along with everything else, it's just great food .. My girlfriends and I always suggest coming back all the time. There is a wait for the picnic bench seating here at Rickybobby, but it does move pretty quickly, maybe about a half hour wait time around 8pm? (-) The parking around here is HELL. I know every hipster would question why I'm even driving to the Haight anyway but.. if you drive, ya better come prepared with a rabbit's foot and a lucky charm to find a spot. PLUS.... I swear, it's BYOB?! IF SO, THATS AWESOME. If I'm wrong, hey.. just save the drinks for later :) haha

    (5)

  • silvertongue- p.

    Aside from the peach and pecan salad, this is not for the health conscious. Nothing wrong with that, just sayin'. Peach and pecan salad - lightly dressed, brought out the taste of the fresh fruit and greens, excellent. Crawshimp grits - fabulous. Light broth, evenly seasoned - not too spicy - had the left-overs for breakfast...down to the last drop. Sweet tatertots - nothing to brag about; just sweet potato fries in a different shape. Mac n' cheese with added shredded pork - very buttery, and baked to perfection (no runs at the bottom of the bowl)...the pork added just the right amount of tang. Don't come here for the drinks or "dranks" (hilarious). Nothing-special beer and wine list, and that's ok. It's all about the food, which shows great attention to detail.

    (4)

  • Antoine B.

    Best neighborhood joint anywhere. The burger kills it every time (as do the grits) but lately I've been into the portobello sandwich and the new asparagus. When I eat these underneath their two-headed cow I don't wish for their meat, which is among the best in the city at any price. The restaurant feels like a biergarten, but for food. You eat genius local fare with your elbows on the communal table and each time you do it you are thankful Rickybobby lives here with you. The guys who run it are clearly passionate and incredibly talented. Seems like they could have sold out long ago but it is clear they are in it for the community.

    (5)

  • Kelly H.

    Brought to you buy the guys from Broken Record, Ricky Bobby features the same menu they had at BR. At the moment, it's a BYOB place, there is a corner store across the street so super easy. FF and I shared the Bacon burger, Lobster Mac and cheese, the chicken drums and the shaved apple salad . -Bacon burger was okay, wasn't as good as I remembered from when they were at BR. The bacon flavor wasn't as strong as before. - The shaved apple salad was good, normal. - the chicken drums ($3 bucks each) was suppose to be a big drum, but when it came out small, the guys brought us out two. The sauce on the drums were tasty, but the drum that I had wasn't as juicy as I was hoping for and was kinda dry. Hoping that they are just tweeking this and making adjustments ' - the mac and cheese was good, super cheesy. Most of the lobster meat was claw meat, so if it's the smaller pieces, it dried out in the oven. =T Service is awesome. The waiters are all super nice and seems like they were liking the new place. I would come back and try the $14 scallops and the $11 shrimp and grits!

    (3)

  • Gregor G.

    Any restaurant that uses the word "DRANK" for their menu's beverage category header is already scoring major points with me. Then throw in Sweet Potato Tater Tots and a Pork Tenderloin larger than my first car ... and now you're just after my own heart. It's really, really loud here, so not exactly conducive to intimate dinner conversations, but with this caliber of naughty but nice comfort food staring at you, there shouldn't be much call for a lot of unnecessary chatter, anyway.

    (4)

  • Shantanu V.

    Pork fries are out of this world, as were the biscuits, tater tot were average. I loved the cafeteria-style seating (Acutally ended up sharing food with the folks next oto us)

    (4)

  • Heather B.

    I love it! Happy to have it in my hood! It's strange to me that it has any negative reviews. Everyone was nice that worked there. The food is yum! The only problem is it is so popular that there can be a bit of a wait. The seating is a little strange. But, it doesn't bother me. I actually thought the pricing was pretty reasonable fro such delicious food. I suggest getting there at 5:59 so you get seated right away when they open their doors at 6:00. And order the lobster mac & cheese! Yes please!

    (5)

  • Patrick C.

    To be honest. Pretty disappointing for opening night. Id like to think that there should be minimal room for errors. I would give this place a 3.5 at best. After reading raving reviews about broken record (an affiliated establishment), i expected ALOT. While the serving staff was courteous, they lacked experience. For example, after asking for some utensils ( really shouldnt have to in the first place), they aimply walked over and threw a couple of forks on my unfinished plate. Really???? The food was at a questionable 4 as the menu was limited in choices and 2 out of the 4 things were good. Must try the sweet potato tots and the bacon burger. The crab and fontina grilled cheese was not great as it was kind burnt and lacked flavor. The lobster mac n cheese was kinda liquidity and lacked cheesy consisteny. I try to yelp rate as honest as possible, so all in all the food is at 4 and the service is at a 3. But i know that this place will step up its game and become a huge hit. Thanks and have a nice day. # 4 reviewer for ricky bobby.

    (2)

  • Regi K.

    lobster mac n cheese was yummy and lots of lobster. the crawshrimp grits was a little fishy, but addition of spice helped it. that was a little so -so at the restaurant, but as a leftover the next day was quite good. The drumsticks were okay, but the flaky biscuit with honey butter was a winner. We all took bites of the biscuit and then later dipped the waffle fries and chicken in it. delicious. The pulled pork waffle fries were tasty also. We loved the vanilla ice cream sundae with the bourbon sauce... not bad for 2 adults and a 5 yo old. yummmmmm.... i'd love to come back for the bacon beef burger....

    (4)

  • Sung C.

    My friend and I had a fantastic time at Rickybobby last night. We arrived there around 7:15 on a Friday evening, and there was already a wait. Fortunately, their sitting system is very functional, we were seated promptly. I feel very fortunate to live in the Duboce Triangle where great new restaurants are just popping out these days! Food- sweet potato tots ($6) :: really, really awesome! the tots were just sweet enough to taste the ingredient, and came with a huge portion. crawshrimp grits with pork belly ($13) :: I will eat this dish every day, period. chicken drums ($4/each) :: It doesn't say 2 drums per order, so don't order more than one order if you don't want more than 2 chicken drums per table. It was really nicely marinated, and again, HUGE! bacon beef burger ($12) :: ohhh my god. scrumptious! Service- the service here was great. They weren't wasting anyone's time and I found it very efficient. Ambiance- very vibrant, funky and loud! it's a gastropub after all. you will share the table with lots of people, might as well make some friends! I will recommend this place to anyone (maybe not to vegetarians)! It was a purely delightful dining experience.

    (5)

  • Melanie C.

    Definitely a restaurant for people in their 20s who want a quality cheap bite. $5 wine is great, as long as you don't need quality. All communal tables, which is fun. One or two dishes are wow scrumptious (ahi tuna salad with tangerine and wasabi cream); the rest are pretty basic - good but basic.

    (3)

  • Mona L.

    The Rickybobby kitchen used to be a little pop up in Broken Record. Came here for a new years eve dinner: Lobster Mac & Cheese Sweet Potatertots Crab & Fontina Grilled Cheese with spicy tomato dipping soup One of the reasons why I followed the kitchen from Broken Record to Rickybobby is because of the lobster mac & cheese. I love the lobster mac & cheese and I think they improved and already perfect thing! Everything is delicious at Rickybobby but I found the sweet potatertots and the spicy tomato dipping soup a bit salty. I am not sure if it was just our dishes or just the day we went (since we went for new years eve so the chef might have been a little happy with the salt). But definitely get the lobster mac & cheese! It has corn, lobster, and spinach! I love it!

    (4)

  • Whitney S.

    After all the hype of this place, I was expecting to be blown away but left feeling disappointed. 6 of us came here around 7 on a Friday night and put our name on the wait list. We were seated about an hour later(not too bad). They have 4 long banquet tables so be prepared to share with out customers. Our server just seemed annoyed the entire night but I know it was a busy night. We ordered the sweet potato tots and the pork fries. The sweet potato tots are OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious! They come with ketchup and ranch and we devoured two baskets. I'm a vegetarian so I couldn't eat the pork fries but they were also gone in a flash. For dinner, I had the crawshrimp and grits. The portions are very generous but I left feeling empty. The grits were just loaded with butter and pretty much coagulated together instead of being creamy. They really lack flavor. The crawshrimp just tasted...off. They were very fishy and rubbery. The best crawshrimp and grits i have had was at Brenda's where the grits and creamy and cheesy instead of gelatinous. I am now on a mission to go back there to get my shrimp and grits fix. Everyone else at the table said their food was pretty solid. From the chicken parm sandwich, the bacon burger, the seafood gumbo and the cheddar biscuit with lobster gravy. I would go back to have the cheddar biscuit with lobster gravy as well as the tots. There are some fun bars in the area as well so you could definatley make a night of this. Grab a drink at Maddog, do some people watching then head over to RickyBobby

    (3)

  • Lisa K.

    Like at Broken record, the food at Rickybobby is an excellent value. We arrived early on a Wednesday and were able to snag a whole table for our party. Service was a little slow but very friendly. I particularly enjoyed the beet salad - the idea of ranch yogurt seemed kind of disgusting (I normally avoid ranch anything), but it was delicious! Somehow the chicken drums that we've gotten always seem to come ~3/order rather than 1 - not sure why, but I have no problem with it! The pecan pie is really fantastic - some of the best I've had - and the "half" is quite large. When we came it was BYOB, which was nice, but I look forward to giving them more money for alcohol, because I really feel like they're undercharging. A great addition to the neighborhood!

    (4)

  • Jesse K.

    This place is a new found gem within walking distance. Seafood gumbo was very good though beware it has sausage even though it doesn't say so on the menu board. The special: biscuits lobster gravy mashed potatoes and peas was extremely good, as was the chocolate pudding pie.

    (4)

  • Brandon G.

    I was a HUGE fan...especially of the duck salad. Then their menu started rotating and since have not been such a fan of all the items. The restaurant has community seating which they will seat you in a very odd configuration with your party which I wasn't a big fan of. Their food is very creative so I will definitely give props to that! Unfortunately, we don't eat here often anymore because of the inconsistency with menu items & reliability of everything on the menu being great.

    (3)

  • food lover t.

    I came here for my friend bday and bacon burger because of yelp reviews. 1-great customer service 2- The burger I ordered was overrated, it didn't satisfied me. The bun was big but when I lifted up the bun, my patties was small, like double cheese burger from mc donald. My burger wasn't really hot or warm and salty. Had to add ranch just to blend in the taste. It was really disappointed. 3-sweet potato tots was good. As yelp mentioned about the space and seats, yes they are small and crowd. It didn't matter to me. I only care about the food that they serve. Probably not gonna come back, not worth for me to drive up there and long wait for seat.

    (3)

  • Nathan B.

    Oh man. Seafood gumbo was amazing. All perfectly cooked fish, nice consistency, perfectly cooked rice, just all around delicious. I would have liked some fresh herbs, but I cannot complain. I love that they serve Louisiana hot sauce with this. The green tomato bruschetta is great. Toasty baguette, dressed green tomatoes, burrata olives, and smoked salt. A big big portion, perfect for sharing with 3-4 people. The biscuits and lobster gravy was outstanding. Came with picked lobster, peas and a super fluffy biscuit. So amazingly delicious.

    (4)

  • jack p.

    The only problem I have with Rickybobby is that there are literally three options without meat. Seriously. Tots. Fries. And a beat salad. Fortunately, beat salad and the tots are pretty good. So, come on gents, star a few menu items and make them available vegetarian. PS way better than Roti.

    (4)

  • Linda Y.

    While I want to keep this place as my little secret, the folks at Rickybobby must know how they're doing everything right! My three girl friends and I ordered about 80% of the menu: pulled pork sandwich, crab and fontina grilled cheese, crawshrimp grits, beet salad, sweet potatertots, fries, braised short ribs (a special), butternut squash soup (a special), and a pistachio ice cream sundae. The standout at our table was the grits. Magic in a bowl. Also the sundae was dynamite! Actually, everything is delicious. I would love to order the whole menu at my next visit. The service was really great as well! Right when we walked in, they told us they were BYOB and pointed out the bodega kitty corner from the restaurant. The food came out fast and piping hot. Our waiter was nice and not overbearingly attentive. When one of my friends wanted to order a second pistachio sundae, he shared that they were already out (1.5 hours into food service) but offered to hand roll vanilla ice cream into a ball and cover it in graham crackers for us. We declined his sweet offer but damn, how cool was that? Noise level made it hard to hear each other as night went on but who'd want to come up for air and talk when you could be woofing down some yummy food?

    (5)

  • K L.

    Had the beef and bacon burger and the truffle fries for dinner. Communal seating was fun - met a couple from Seattle in town for the week. Burger was excellent - I'm planning to go back there again and have another. A tad overly salty, but delicious. Truffle fries on the other hand, I'll avoid. Found them way too salty.

    (4)

  • Paisley B.

    There is no room in my life for bar food, lines, or Talladega Nights, but I will always make space for Rickybobby. I will not speak in encomiastic cliches about the burger-- a Proustian carnivore's fantasy--nor eulogize the sublime hybrid that is the sweet potatertot. I will not even mention that I long considered lobster mac-and-cheese its own species of abomination until I tasted the version here, refined and delicate as the ocean is deep. What I will say is that the chef is a poet when it comes to salad (no simple feat) and that you must, must not dream of skipping dessert. Immerse yourself in the pigeons on the wall; do not let them near your cookie sundae.

    (5)

  • Sofia O.

    Please tell me that the chocolate pudding pie is ALWAYS on the menu. House salad and prawn sandwich are amazing. We went on a Saturday night when they were short staffed, but we couldn't tell. Service was great. Food was great. I love this place.

    (5)

  • Alejandro V.

    By far, one of the best burgers I've ever had. The meat just by itself tasted great, moist and rich! My wife ordered the grilled cheese with tomato and crab bisque... Loved it. My friend ordered the short ribs with mashed potato, I'm not a fan of beef ribs, but again, they were heaven. At the end we had the pistachio ice cream and the pecan pie. I have to say these guys really know their stuff, you can taste the love they put to what they make. I had to go to the kitchen to compliment the cooks/owners, something I don't do often, and they definitely deserve it. Kudos!

    (5)

  • Marc T.

    Came here on a rainy day over Christmas w/ Janette after tearing up Union Square on ice skates (it wasn't raining earlier). Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup - a special of the day... this was delcious and very creamy. What set this soup up surprisingly was not the heartiness of the soup or sweetness of the carrots, but the season croutons placed on top. The crisp texture and saltiness really complemented the mellowness and added a great texture contrast. Steak and Scallop - another special... New York Steak, scalloped potatoes, and a single seared scallop. The new york steak was ultra tender, but needed a little more seasoning. The sauce was similar to a red wine/beef burgundy reduction with shallots. The scalloped potatoes were creamy but not overly cheesey, as to not overwhelm the flavors. The scallop was perfectly seared. The pricing was actually pretty good (12-13) but I would pay a little bit more for more meat. Burger - of the many bacon burgers I've had, this one sits up there with Hodads. Like Hodads, this is a very simple but well executed bacon cheese burger, where you get bacon in every bite. The bacon is fried and mixed into the ground beef patties. The patties are beefy, seasoned with salt and pepper, and also have the smoky flavor of the bacon. Added with the standard fare of american cheese, house made mayo, and ketchup all sandwiched in a toasted bun, this burger pretty much was AMERICA. Big, simple, tasty as hell, with a don't mess with a classic attitude, and a great price. It looks like they got their wine and beer license, and I really wish they could serve a larger variety of beers, because the food is straight gastropub and deserves a ton of great beers to be served alongside it. Pricewise, this place is great and the taste to cost ratio to me is really high. I will definitely be back to try everything else.

    (5)

  • Donald M.

    "Aaaaah, Ricky Bobby! Now we shall dance. And yes, it will be a slow jam." -Jean Girard When I read that the Broken Record kitchen decided to start their own place, i suggested this place to meet up with some friends. We loved the food at Broken Record so we were really excited to try Rickybobby. The 6 of us ordered the following: 3 Lobster Mac and Cheese 2 Sweet Potato Tots 1 Beef and Bacon Burger 1 Beet Salad 1 Pull Pork Sandwich 1 Full Size Pecan Pie I ordered one of the Mac and cheese and Tots. The Mac and Cheese was awesome. It was freakishly hot for like 20 mins, but damn that was some good mac and cheese. Not the best I've ever had (The Truffle Mac and Cheese with Lobster from Alexander's Steakhouse in Cupertino) but still awesome. It had a lovely crust on top, as it should. The size of the lobster chunks were nice and there was plenty. The corn adds a nice texture to the dish and the spinach helps in balancing out the richness from the cheese. I'm not a big Sweet Potato fan, but ordered the tots from all the suggestions on Yelp. They were nice, i still prefer regular tots, but they were nice. Its just that with sweet potato being softer than a regular potato you don't get the individual little chunks that make up the a regular tot. It's one of those "i'll take some if a friend orders it, but wouldn't order it myself" type of thing Took a bite of my friend's Beef and Bacon burger and damn that's a bombass burger. I didn't know how ground the bacon would be but when i had that bite you get that texture from the bacon and wow. They apparently cook the burger to medium so it was not dried out (the bacon fat probably helps with that as well). Mos def going to get it next time. My friend's pecan pie was also good. The crust was amazing as it was flaky and buttery. Pecan filling was nice and the ice cream was a nice touch. The pulled pork sandwich was good as well. I really like how they don't fully slice the bread through, allowing the pull pork to stay in the sandwich. It looks like a pocket full of meat! One thing that we were all sad to not see on the menu were the pulled pork waffle fries. Really had hope they brought it over from Broken Record. Currently its BYOB so don't forget. Hope they get their liquor license soon along with a nice selection of microbrews.

    (4)

  • Sarah K.

    We lined up at 5:50 on a Saturday night and were the 2nd party to be seated. Get here early if you don't want to wait. They did a really good job of polishing up the space after Rotee left. It's a much more inviting environment. The service was great and the restaurant has a nice chill vibe. We ordered the bacon/beef burger, fries, sweet potato tater tots, salad with jack daniels salmon, chocolate pudding pie and pecan and walnut pie. The two standout dishes were the sweet potato tater tots and the pecan/walnut pie. The other dishes left a lot to be desired.

    (3)

  • Galina H.

    YUM! My boyfriend and I love this place, plus it's in the neighborhood! The staff is always super friendly and the food is delish. The wait can sometimes be a bother, but we just hang at a local bar while our wait time dwindles. If you're considering, you should definitely check it out!

    (5)

  • Rachelle F.

    Amazing food. Chill ambiance. I first experienced the deliciousness when the chefs were posted in Broken Record-- oh but I vow to follow them anywhere! The CRAWFISH (or Crawshrimp) GRITS with whatever fixins of the seasons is so rich and scrumptious, full of buttery grits, juicy crawfish tail meat, and pork belly (or sausage or chorizo or whatever salty meat they are throwing in). And that shrimp broth they cover it in totally complements it all, however, it really isn't that "spicy" it says on the board menu, more like a cajuny kick. The BEEF & BACON BURGER is to die for too (quite literally as all the food here is definitely not heart healthy)!! Ground beef and bacon perfectly cooked and simply stacked into a great burger inside a nicely toasted bun sans sesame seeds. I do like the SWEET POTATO TOTS even if I'm not the biggest fan of sweet potato fries/chips because they are usually too sweet. I think what makes them great is the house ranch that comes with it. We tried the MEATBALL STROGANOFF, a seemingly recent addition as it was not here a few months ago, and it was delicious, but not my absolute favorite. The beef/pancetta meatballs were crumbled into the stroganoff sauce and tossed with the pappardelle. Meatballs that evening were flavorfull but a little tough and the pappardelle was al dente, but maybe a little too al dente? Sauce was yum but I wanted more to match the thickness of the pasta. I usually chug a few beers before coming, maybe grab another tall can or two at the store at the opposite corner if there's a wait. I just think this food is that much better with a little buzz going, plus $6 for a beer is on the steep side. Service is straight forward, nothing that exceptional or traumatizingly terrible when I've gone. Do expect a wait on the weekends. I don't mind paying the $13 average for the dishes even if there are communal tables and the service is just that, yadadada as some complain. I just love the attitude of the food and how it satisfies my rich-food cravings.

    (5)

  • DayDay D.

    Sometimes I just don't understand the concept of "just because your food is good, doesn't matter if the service is good/or not". server was super "blah". As for the food, David and I shared: Pulled pork - taste was good, liked the bread, but sandwich was lukewarm Shortrib Lasagna - more vegetables, than shortrib meat? Sweet Potato Tator Tots - very good, very plentiful for just $5 red or white wine? - really?

    (3)

  • Alice J.

    The food at broken record was so popular that the chefs had to open this restaurant. I heard a lot about the food from a cowoker and was really excited to try it. My husband and I went on a thurs night at 7 and were pleased the wait was only 15 minutes. It's communal seating though so you may sit with a few strangers. I had the crawshrimp grits and they were delicious! The grits came with a broth so it gave it a unique texture. The flavor was great although the pork belly on top was just a little on the tough side. The sweet potato tots were crispy, sweet, and plenty to share amongst 3-4 people, but I wish it came with some type of an aioli. My husband got the bacon burger which had 2 patties. He really liked it but it was a little too much meat for me. I'd definitely go back for the grits alone. Everyone raves about the lobster mac n' cheese so I'd also like to try that. Their desserts also sound delicious. When we went they had a brownie sundae with macadamia coconut ice cream and a pinot nutella sauce! I wish I had saved room for that!

    (4)

  • Abby W.

    The first time my friends and I tried to come here, there was a huge mob waiting outside. We took one look at the limited seating inside, and decided to try again another day. Unless you show up when the doors open (6PM), expect a line. So determined were we to try the lobster mac n cheese, we found ourselves loitering outside the restaurant at 5:30PM the next day. WORTH IT!! Rating Breakdown: 2/2 Stars for Taste -- We pretty much ordered the entire menu and everything was delicious. Dishes that really stood out were the Lobster Mac N' Cheese, the Crawfish Grits, and Sweet Potater Tots. I don't usually eat spicy things and I hate sweet potatoes, but Rickybobby turned my tastebuds on their head so that they just didn't know what to do with themselves. The savory creaminess of the lobster mac, the subtle slow spice of the broth in the grits, and the crispy batter on the tots...you simply can't leave this place without trying at least one of these three items. Also, their pecan pie a la mode is crack. 1/1 Stars for Value -- Everything on the menu is around $10. Portions are generous. Everything came out hot and fresh. The lobster mac was still bubbling when they brought it to our table. I would throw my money at this place any day. 1/1 Stars for Customer Service -- Don't expect someone to be waiting on you hand and foot at this place. The restaurant is pretty small and is always CROWDED. Waiters are always helpful and try their best to be attentive, but bring someone who isn't afraid to command attention in your party. Bonus star because even though I hate lines, I definitely see myself coming back to Rickybobby. Not a great place for huge parties, but a great place to relax with friends, gorge on great food, and enjoy a cold beer.

    (5)

  • LT B.

    I enjoyed my chicken and tator tot dinner but I don't understand why there is constantly a line for this place.

    (3)

  • David G.

    No issues with service. Got share plates and silverware without asking. - Bacon burger was very bacony and had two patties. 4 stars. - Short rib dip is like a French dip but wih short ribs. 4 stars. - craw shrimp grits. 4.5 stars. Will get this again. - cold delta asparagus with crab. 5 stars. Best dish of the night. - mushroom lasagna. Wish it were short ribs lasagna. 3.5 stars. - cookie sundae. 3 stars. Was hoping for soft chewy cookie but got crispy crumble instead. - pecan walnut pie. 3.5 stars. Not too bad. Will be coming back for more. Tip: Get here early.

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    So the food here is pretty delicious. I liked it a lot. Where it falls short is the service. I recommend you ask for the bill when you order your food because after we finished ordering food they never came back. Never asked how it was or if we wanted more drinks, and it was impossible to get their attention, since it gets pretty busy. You'd think they'd have more staff on a Friday night. Probably better to go here with a small group of friends than on a date as they have no 2-person tables.

    (4)

  • John R.

    It's 2013! The beginning of a new year. That time when oh so many people make those New Year's resolutions to workout and eat healthy. On January 2nd, those folks hit the gym and eat a salad. And on January 3rd through December 31st, the gym membership is paid but unused and it's pizza and hot dogs for every meal. So for me? I didn't make that New Year's resolution. I went with a friend to the new restaurant from the owners of Broken Record, Rickybobby. Let's get to it and dive into the food: We each ordered: Beef and Bacon Burger $10 ground together! american cheese, house mayo, ketchup, onion and pickles on the side Then we split the following: Sweet Potatertots $5 ketchup and house ranch French Fries side $2, basket w/ ranch $5 Beer and wine is BYOB for right now. But believe they have plans to serve it soon. So the result? Ok, so maybe I wasn't completely accurate above, I did technically workout that day, but then ultimately destroyed that entire workout by eating the epic Beef and Bacon Burger. But I didn't make a resolution, so I feel like I'm in the clear. And even if I had and broken it practically the first day, it would have been worth it. Because this burger is EPIC! Here are some quick notes... * The burger was in my top three in the city. * The tots were killer. * The fries, solid. * BYOB worked just fine for the night, with a corner store right across the street. * The atmosphere is fun. * They were playing some fun tunes. * The staff was attentive and super friendly. My advice is throw your healthy New Year's resolutions out the door and go dominate this Beef and Bacon Burger. It is sooooooo worth it. I don't give out many five star reviews. But they are off to a great start. So here's to hoping Rickbobby keeps up the awesome work! Ok, I'm headed to workout. Until next time. Good talk.

    (5)

  • Molly A.

    I came here on Wednesday night with a couple of friends and had a delightful experience. I thought the decor was nice, we were seated within five minutes and our waiter promptly directed us to the liquor store across the street for a little BYOB action. The three of us split the lobster mac n cheese, sweet potato tots, chicken parmesan sandwich and burger. The food isn't anything fancy but everything we ordered was super yummy and the bill was $13/person. Whaaaat?! Cute/ fun/ casual yet hip/ good price point... definitely a keeper.

    (4)

  • edward k.

    Always been a fan of a good burger/american contemporary cuisine. My roommate and I came here on a Wednesday night thinking it wouldn't be too packed. SO WRONG. Place was packed and there was a nice queue forming. However, a lot of people seemed to have given up so the waitlist was a lot shorter than it really was. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich and my roommate got the lobster and pork belly grits. We also ordered some sweet potato tots. Orders came out REALLY hot. The time from the food goes on to the plate until it hits table is maybe 30 seconds. The tots were really good with the ketchup and ranch dipping sauces it came with and the portion is definitely not skimpy. Can easily be shared between 3-4 people. The chicken parm was a pretty tasty sandwich. I loved how they loaded it with basil. The chicken was moist and crispy. I had a few bites of the grits and that was really good as well. Flavorful and very filling. I will say that the sandwich costing $10 was a bit steep. While I did enjoy it, I felt that the price for JUST a chicken parm was a bit up there. I will come back and try more of the menu.

    (4)

  • Mish L.

    This place is great for a cold night. I gave rickybobby a try about a month ago with one of my friends. We had both been to broken record and loved the food ... so we were highly anticipating a popup from the same restaurant. Broken record was sort of... uhm... ghetto... lol... like a Mexican taco shop late at night in san diego... GET-TOE... lol but this place was SO different ... nice and clean... classy.... a little reminiscent of the dining room at hogwarts school of wizardry ( you know, where harry potter's from??) When we walked in, we were quoted a 30 minute wait time, we were seated in 10 minutes It was AWESOME. the seating is very 'open' in that ... its like finished cherry wood picnic bench/table and you share a table with other parties. Its great if you're party is outgoing. I went with a friend who is, so we had pretty good conversation with the people around us. They ended up ordering all the things we had recommended ( they had a party of 4, vs our 2) it was a very different and fun atmosphere. I would give it about a 4.5 because, luckily we got seated next to outgoing and openminded people. While we were waiting... I was crossing my fingers and praying that we wouldn't get seated next to the couple showing WAY too much pda... imagine how awkward that would be? The food is delicious. The poriton of sweet potato tater tots is ... more than enough for a party of 5 ... and we had 2 people... I think we barely ate half. but they're SO good... dude... SO delicious. We were fatties...we ordered 4 entrees... yeah ... for two ppl LOL ... we had the half and half burger... it was delicious and juicy. then we had the duck salad... the dressing is housemade with real citrusy fruits... blood orange, tangerines,... really bright colors! it was very much on the lighter side, which is perfect if you're taking a gal that's dieting *wink wink*. hehe then theres the crap dip ... its more like a soup... i liked it but it was 'OH EM GEE" amazing... probably 3.5 out of five... overall, fun place to go with a party of 2-4 :) ... get the burger.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth T.

    If I ate meat this place would be a 4. Service was great, we were there from 6:30-8:00ish and I'd say the timing for both food and drinks was perfect. Just when I would start to wonder when my drink was coming , -bam!- there it was. For the folks complaining about hipsterness, I'm not really sure what you're talking about, there is 5x more attitude at Broken Record(which I like) than this place. The food: Tatertot thingies were pretty good, the pear salad is a little odd : the massive pair + the blue cheese bread pieces, the ice cream dessert we should've passed on but didn't, fresh strawberries por favor! So it's the same as BR but a little more dressed up. Spice up your veg. menu please!!!

    (3)

  • Poppy C.

    I totally don't care if I have to sit at a common table with hipsters in ugly printed trousers and weird hats, the tater tots are amazing and totally worth it. No lobster Mac the night I was there, bacon burger was okay, grits were far tastier.

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    I thought I would like this place more than I did. I've been to Broken Record a couple of times and found the food to be tasty, interesting, and well-priced. This place seemed to fall a little flat. The whole thing was just a bit disjointed. Either be hipster, trendy, causal or divey. Picking all of the above is not a great way to run a restaurant. Plus, for a small place (seats maaaaybe 30 people), service was super slow. Management really needs an extra person working the floor on a Saturday night. As for the food, the sweet potato tots taste exactly like the ones you gets in the freezer section at the grocery store. Which isn't to say they weren't yummy, they just weren't interesting. Neither were the dipping options to go with. The burger was pretty cool though. I don't usually like bacon on my burger because the texture is hard to deal with - either too crispy, or soggy and chewy. Grinding it in the burger like this gives you the flavor without the pitfalls. All in all, decent, but not quite what I had hoped for.

    (3)

  • Amy H.

    I wanted to check this place out after hearing great reviews about Broken Record before the chefs decided to move and open up Rickybobby. At around 6:30 on a Saturday they said it would be about an hour wait but it ended up being a little over half an hour. Here's what we ordered: 5/5 Sweet potatertots - Well fried with spices that really complimented it. Short rib lasagna - Only had a taste of my friend's but the meat was nice and tender 5/5 Crab bisque dip - It counted as a chowder to me since I could eat it with a spoon but it would probably be a dip for the more health conscious ;) Very flavorful with the fresh seafood including scallops. 5/5 Crawshrimp grits - Amazing. Every bite was delicious. They give you plenty of crawfish already shelled which beats buying craw fish by the pound with the shells at the Cajun places. 5/5 Chicken parm sandwich - Breaded chicken WITH sausage in the sandwich. Genius. 4/5 Beef and bacon burger - The bacon wasn't too overpowering and complimented the meat well (I'm not a huge bacon fan either). Really well made food and you can tell that there was a lot of thought put into the dishes. They have large tables so you might end up sharing with another party. They even play movies on the wall which is fun.

    (5)

  • Wendy S.

    Hey Ricky you're so fine you're so fine you blow my mind...Hey Ricky Bobby! Can you say yummy?! I've been a fan of Broken Record for years, so was ecstatic when I found out that RB was opening in the city. Food that's guaranteed to give you heartburn, but totally worth it. Overall: 2 thumbs up! Finger licking good. Could have been that we were just starving after finishing a long hike, but hey- good is good. Ambiance: You don't go here for the ambiance, but the food. No real ambiance...just a bunch of long communal tables and a menu board. Food: Let me give you the lowdown. We went on a Saturday and there was a limited menu, but it didn't disappoint. Must have: Pork Fries (waffle fries base topped with pulled pork, Frank's red hot, etc....need I say more?). Pretty darn good: Chicken Parm sandwich, Burger with Bacon, Strawberry-Peach Bread Pudding. OK: Drums, crawfish grits (grits were good, but not a huge crawfish fan...a bit fishy tasting), chocolate pudding cake. I was looking forward to the walnut pie, which I've had a Broken Record, but they didn't have it that night. Poo! I'll have to go back. Drinks: Beer and such. Pretty basic selection. I wouldn't drink a lot because you need to save room for the food. Service: OK Tips: Get there right when it opens (6pm) if you don't want to wait. Don't be afraid to ask the host/waiter if you can squeeze yourself in a spot at the tables.

    (4)

  • Cami J.

    I went to Rickybobby two weeks ago on a recommendation from a friend. We got there at about 5:57, and were seated at 6:03. We ordered at 6:05. I ordered the lobster mac & cheese, and my boyfriend ordered the special, which was a short rib lasagna. At around 6:07, the waiters huddled in the corner and started whispering dramatically. A few minutes later, our server came back to the table to inform us that they were out of the special. I don't understand how a restaurant could run out of the special 10 minutes after opening, before a full round of tables had even ordered. The server didn't apologize or offer any explanation. My boyfriend decided to go with the burger, which was underwhelming. I don't know how a burger ground with bacon could taste so average... The lobster mac & cheese was delicious. I couldn't believe how much lobster there was, from the first bite to the bottom of the bowl. The cheese was a little runnier than I like, but it was super tasty. The service in general was just weird. The server seemed confused most of the time. We'll probably be back, but I think we'll give them another month or two to work out the kinks.

    (3)

  • Alexandra I.

    The food was delish but I was a little disappointed they did not have much on the healthy side. They had a broccoli dish but it came with cheddar cheese. We got the wedge salad to split and it was good but not much to it. We also split the pork burger and the sweet potato tots and both were BOMB. The service was also really great and polite yet casual.

    (4)

  • David D.

    OK so I hit the lower Haight and got into Rickybobby. The place is small with communal seating. That's not really my thing. But the people nearby were nice so the seating was OK. And to sum everything up in a nutshell, the food is OK but the pricing is low. That takes the sting out of any plate that isn't manna from heaven. I started with a salad of little gems with grapes, manchego cheese, pine nuts, brioche croutons and lemon dressing. This eight dollar salad was the high point of my meal. Complex. Tasty food. Their vaunted burger was just OK so far as I was concerned. The smokey taste of the bacon ground into the burger obliterated any taste of beef. But this ten dollar double burger was filling, no doubt about that. Finally, I decided to try out their soup: a six dollar bowl of asparagus and leek soup that came with creme fraiche and green garlic breadcrumbs. This would have been vastly improved if it had arrived more than barely lukewarm. Service was enthusiastic and the place had a nice vibe.

    (3)

  • Chanti B.

    This is the best burger in San Francisco and OMFG what a brilliant name for a fatty fatty restaurant. It's especially delicious at midnight. That's all I've got.

    (5)

  • Reg B.

    I agree with some of the reviewers... Hipster paradise! But I am writing this review over a week after I visited and I am still dreaming about that burger! Words fail me... Unreal... Beef and bacon burger... Our table had the pulled pork and chicken parm as well... And days later my fellow diners were still on about my burger... Was fantastic! I thought the prices were good... But then we didn't have any alcohol which probable helped... Small menu, busy but worth the visit...

    (5)

  • Jes S.

    Didn't wait too long, and everyone working there was very nice. I got the burger, which was very good. My bf got the crab grilled cheese which was a miss. It just wasn't good. The cheese was bright yellow and tasted like american more than fontina. I felt bad he didn't like it so gave him a few bites of the burger, which he also thought was really good. They were pretty slammed so our fries and sweetpotatoe tots didn't come out until we were done with the mains. That usually bugs me but the waiter was very nice and I think they just sell those items so quickly that they couldn't keep up. I think something else might be a better side rather than ranch like sweet chili sauce, but I might be in the minority there. Overall good and we'll go back. Any kinks in the meal were overshadowed by the friendly staff and the burger tastiness!

    (4)

  • Elaine C.

    This could become my new favorite neighborhood place! The food is awesome and decently price, and service is friendly. Definitely don't come here expecting to maintain any of those ridiculous "I'm going to start eating healthy" New Years resolutions you made a few weeks ago. Even their salads are pretty rich. My friend and I split the following for dinner: -Bacon burger (Amazing. Bacon is fried, chopped up, and incorporated INTO the meat patty = bacon in every bite) -Beet salad (Minus the fried oysters, just to be 'healthier') -Lobster mac and cheese (Oh boy. SO GOOD. They definitely don't skimp on the lobster, and the dish is baked, so you get a great crust at the top) Since they apparently just got their liquor license, we also ordered some adult libations for the table. Total was ~$40 (minus tip) for everything. Since this place is tiny, and just opened up a few months ago, expect a 30+ min wait if you show up on a Friday or Saturday night. No big deal-- just get your name on the list, and walk a block to a drinking establishment on Haight.

    (4)

  • Kevin T.

    *small intimate seating place with some unique and spectacular food* #wellpriced #zomggrits So only recently I started noticing this place while passing on the bus. You can't miss the American pig sign out front and decided to check it out with a friend on a Tuesday night. Wow, packed with a 30 minute wait for 2 people. This place is set up in an interesting way with 4 long huge community tables which is a fun way to eat. Very busy in there but gave us ample time to perv at other people's food selections and check out the high resolution massive pictures. Also 5th element was playing and that's just amazing. An order of fries came out that wasn't ours, but the generous owner decided to just leave it for the table which was incredibly nice of him. All I can say is...oh my god these craw-shrimp cheesy grits were like nothing I've ever had before. Soaked in a seafood broth, littered with succulent craw fish, and then topped with some pork-belly. A true amalgamation of amazing taste. Totally thrown off guard and enjoyed every moment of it. My friend also got a tasty habanero pulled pork sandwich that was delightfully done with an apple and jicama coleslaw. I still have no idea what jicama is but a unique twist and delightful turn on coleslaw. On top of all this you get a great price for the food that you are getting. Glad this place is so close to me. Check it out.

    (5)

  • Angela K.

    Me and my bf love this place. We're ecstatic that this funky, tiny, inventive restaurant has landed in our hood. The food is phenomenal; I won't go into details because most the menu changes, and everyone else has already gone into some detail, anyway. Suffice it to say that anything you order will be memorable. Really fantastic. I'm knocking off one star because of the service. There just didn't seem to be enough servers; our server seemed totally overwhelmed. He got the order right, and the food arrived after a reasonable time, but I wanted another drink... just couldn't get his attention. For drinks or the bill! Had to forget the drinks, and had to wait about 15 - 20 min for the check. My advice to patrons: order your drinks two at a time, and give the staff a break (they're doing their best!). My advice to Rickybobby: bring on some more servers so that you can avoid customers getting pissed off over simple simple requests. It's unbelievable what they've managed to do in that tiny little space. We're absolute fans, and we'll be coming back and back and back.

    (4)

  • Victor D.

    I wanted to try this place ever since I heard the kitchen inside Broken Record moved here. The food here lived up to the expectations I had of Broken Record. Service - very fast. We got our food within 10 minutes of ordering. We were lucky and were seated right when we got in. There was a small wait after us but not bad. Atmosphere - loud, communal seating. This might not be for everyone but I did not mind it at all. It gave the place a very lively feeling yet still comfortable. I loved the chalkboard menu Food - ordered the chicken parm sandwich, shepherd's pie (special), crab bisque dip and side of fries. Everything was good but I have to highlight the crab bisque dip. I may be a bit biased because I love clam chowders - this dish was lick-the-bowl-clean delicious! Lots of real crab with chunks of scallop... mmm My next visit will definitely involve the lobster mac and cheese (it wasn't on the menu when I first visited) and the sweet potatertots.

    (4)

  • Adrianne S.

    OMG Crawshrimp Grits. Must eat.

    (4)

  • Anna W.

    Lobster macaroni and cheese? Sweet potato tots? Seriously, what more could I ask from comfort food? The lowdown: listen, this place is delicious. The prices are reasonable, the portions are good, and it's all served to you fresh piping hot. My only word of warning is that the place is small and fills up fast- we got here before they opened their doors one night and it was packed within about 15 minutes. So get here early or be prepared to wait- it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Lovina C.

    Something about this place is just plain likeable. It's a small menu with a unique artisanal twist to comfort food, but when you can make food this good, a small menu is all you need. Rickybobby is one-of-a-kind with its food, concept, and atmosphere. I brought my friend from out of town and she couldn't help but notice how this place embodies SF. Everything we ordered, I can recommend: *Beef and bacon burger -- Beefy and juicy with a hint of bacon flavor melded into the patties to round it all out. Comes with a pickle and pickled red onions on the side. A must order for burger lovers. *Lobster mac and cheese -- This came out hot and bubbly with a crispy top. Spinach and corn complement the farfalle in cheese sauce, and of course, you'll find a few chunks of lobster meat for your eating pleasure. *Sweet potater tots -- A generous basket of sweet tots with their tasty house ranch and ketchup. Next up to try: pecan pie, crawfish grits P.S. Oh so hipster.

    (5)

  • Leuwam T.

    As a fan of this crew when they worked their magic at Broken Record I was excited to visit Ricky Bobby which is even closer to home. Though we got there only 30 minutes after they opened (it was their 1st or 2nd week open) there were already a bunch of people waiting for tables. Good news spreads quickly. I am not sure if Ricky Bobby is still BYOB but they were at this point. Luckily the corner store across the street has a decent beer selection. Come prepared. The staff are very prompt which helps keep things moving at this restaurant but the BYOB can cause tables to linger and finish their 6 packs. Our table split the sweet potato tater tots for the table and I ordered the bacon cheese burger. I was sad that I couldn't taste much of it because of the cold I had but the texture was great! Also, those in my party that tried it said you could taste the bacon in every bite (it is ground into the beef). I will be back to revisit this item for sure. My only suggestion for this crew is to bring back the gringo fries!!

    (4)

  • Anthony R.

    Really like what these guys are doing here.. Basically two dudes messing around with bold flavors and having a grand time doing it. The burger wasn't my favorite I've had in the city but all the grub was very solid (tots, braised and glazed drumsticks, key lime pie). I'll come back to sample more goodies.

    (4)

  • Erik B.

    I heard about the recent rash of bad reviews due to one persons experience. This is unfair and it happens all to often on yelp, so I want to set the record straight. Food Delicious, if you like real American food not dressed up with gimmicky ingredients this is your place. Classic american dishes are executed well and consistently, so when something new shows up on the menu I always try it. Burger: Bacon ground into the patty, American cheese, locally made bun Grits: Shrimp/Crawfish, creamy grits(not gritty), porkbelly/house sausage, shrimp broth Drumsticks: Soy/teriyaki marinade, slow cooked and juicy Also try: Chilled Asparagus w/ Crab, Pulled Pork anything, Chicken Parm, Soup/Sandwich combo. Don't forget the desserts they know their way around with chocolate. Service Rickybobby is casual place to eat and the service fits the ambiance and food. Although I have eaten there multiple times I don't know if they recognize me but I've never been put off by anyone. In all the staff is helpful, genuine and fun to interact with. Abmbiance It is a great place for groups, a date or a meal before a night of drinking. You are seated at communal tables so you can decide what to order by what your neighbors are eating or hell you can start a conversation too. It can get a little loud but that is fitting for the environment, there usually is a movie playing on the wall

    (4)

  • Betty W.

    Sweet potatortots!!!1 Aahh so worth the hype!! I would normally say $5 is expensive for tatortots but no. Worth it!! I've been dying to try the sweet potatortots ever since I heard about them from Broken Record, but haven't been able to try them due to the chefs moving. They are amazing!!!! I also had the apple salad, which was pretty good for an apple salad :d hahah. If you don't like apples or beets though, and you're vegetarian, just go for the tots ahaha good enough! My friends waited for a super long time, but I was late so I didn't wait as long as they did :}. They didn't seem to mind though, and the staff was superrr nice. Love this place! Make sure to get there early (or at least have somewhere get there early for you)!

    (5)

  • Georgina G.

    Went here with my friend on a Thursday night for dinner. Dining is communal - we waited for about 5 minutes, worth the wait though. The menu is pretty simple and on chalk boards at the front of the restaurant. My friend and I each got the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and a side of sweet potato tots. The pulled pork was delicious and the tots were phenomenal. This is a great local spot for dinner and drinks with some friends on a weeknight

    (4)

  • Frances L.

    First and foremost, how can you not go here? It's called Rickybobby! I just ate here tonight and color me thoroughly impressed. My brother and I were looking out for some comfort food in a casual place and Rickybobby met all of our expectations. When we got here, the place was PACKED. We waited about 20-30 minutes but it really wasn't that bad. Since the place is small, the set up includes a few large tables and everyone shares. There's a lot of people but still definitely cozy and the service is awesome. Everyone is chill and your waiter even bends down to your level so he can meet your eye when he gets your order (even if he's 6 ft tall). Tres bien, right? And while you're waiting for your food, you can chat or watch the movie playing in the background. Tonight's was Fast & Furious 6! We tried the Mushroom Burger, Broccoli & Potato Au Gratin, Pork Fries, Beet Salad, and lastly, their Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream Pie (AMAZING). The pork was tender, flavorful, and all of their dishes were incredibly satisfying. Even though I was full, I couldn't stop looking at what everyone else was eating! The best part was the dessert since we got the last slice :). My only recommendation is to maybe hold off on getting more than one cheesy dish. There's so much food to try so you don't want to get full too fast! All in all, I already can't wait to come back again. The only tough part about getting here is the parking, but other than that, Rickybobby gets 5 stars from me :)

    (5)

  • Don A.

    Hella good food! Service was excellent. I had the pork fries and the burger with mushrooms in the beef. Tasted awesome! I am going to go out on a limb and say that their burger is one of the best in San Francisco! Must try!

    (5)

  • Monkey B.

    COMFORT FOOD! I finally went there after hearing friends raving about this place... It's true: *the bacon beef burger is amazing *the pork fries are excellent *the regular fries are delicious (served with white dipping sauce and ketchup) *the service is chill and efficient If you are craving good old American fare with a touch of creativity and taste, GO! Goodness

    (5)

  • Tiff C.

    Definitely a place you go to, to indulge in all the stuff that is so bad yet so good. Parking seems like it could be a pain in the butt in this area but we got extremely lucky and found one a few buildings down. Went in and got seated right away. I was happy there wasn't a wait cause I was hungry! Staff is very friendly and the guy who took care of our table was talkative and asked genuine questions. We sat at this high table with stools which wasn't too bad but I probably prefer a regular table next time. We ordered the BBQ ribs with buttered toast, chicken drums and the shrimp and oyster po boy. The BBQ ribs were the best thing we ordered. So much flavor and goodness in each rib. The buttered toast was just a bonus that went well with it. Chicken drums were good but nothing special in my books. Tasted very Asian influenced and something I've had before at home.. And the shrimp and oyster po boy... Supposedly what DDD featured on foodnetwork and sadly I wasn't impressed by it. It honestly tasted like a sushi roll in a bun. I think it's the avocado mixed with the fried seafood that made it taste that way. I did round up my rating due to the friendly staff and good ribs and I know they change their menu every few weeks so I will be back to score some delicious lobster mac and cheese I once had at broken record. I'll be back!

    (4)

  • Victoria A.

    They changed their menu! A lot of the pictures I was looking at from only a month ago are mostly gone. I think their menu wasn't as good as it was before. Service was decent. We were able to order drinks during our 45 min wait. I decided on their house red wine which was a sweet cab with a very heavy pour. The tables are communal which gives the place a very casual ambiance. The server that took our order was very personable; he sat down at our table while he took our orders. Seems like the workers were having a bit of fun in the back and enjoyed working there. Garlic Fries: We ordered it for the table. There were five of us and we didn't even eat half of it. Plenty of fries! The orange mayo sauce was really good. The Green Goddess: Basically a cobb salad but the ratio of lettuce to the other stuff in the salad made it different. Way more shaved cucumber, radish, and carrot than lettuce which was a nice surprise. Bacon Hamburger: I'm not a burger person but this burger was really quite tasty. Delicious actually!

    (3)

  • Neil I.

    Awesome place.. Even if you've wandered Haight left and right, you may not know about this place because it's just barely out of the bar scene. Of course we were enthused by this place for the bacon-infused burger, but we also got the sweet potato tots, pulled pork sandwich, chicken drums, and fries. Although all were good, the burger and tots were definitely the highlights. You may feel a tad guilty eating afterwards, but it'll be worth it. Tip: Just walk about 15 minutes down to Hayes Valley for some Smittens ice cream afterwards too to compile the guilt. Might as well, right?

    (4)

  • Nelle A.

    It was our first time to have dinner here last night and we were already there 8 minutes before they open for business. Obviously, we did not have any problem waiting for a table. We actually seated ourselves wherever we want. Checked the menu board and decided to have their beef/bacon burger and pork fries. The burger was not that amazing. It was on the salty side and I think it was the ground bacon the source of its saltiness. Moving on with the pork fires, it was an entree by itself. It was a huge mound of waffle fries, pulled pork, cheesse and buffalo sauce. This is the stunning one. Glowing with deliciousness. At the end of our meal, we decided not to order the beef/bacon burger anymore, but we will be back for the pork fries and try another food item.

    (3)

  • Julianna I.

    It is easy to be delicious when you deep fry everything and coat everything in butter, mayonnaise, oil, etc. Ok so the nacho fries are phenomenal! And so is the buffalo chicken sandwich but like I said before it's a given because everything is coated in lard...delicious lard. Yummm. Good for my body if I lived in Antarctica.....and was a whale.

    (3)

  • Megan M.

    Some seriously delicious noms at this joint. Friendly staff who will shoot the shit with you. Make sure to Try the sweet potato tater tots and biscuit. Everything else is good too but those are worth the extra calories. Really relaxed atmosphere and good food. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed

    (4)

  • Rob P.

    Really one of the best meals I've had in a LONG time. I was a fan of what these guys were doing back when they were running the kitchen at Broken Record. Now they've got a place of their own and they have kept a lot of the same favs as before, plus a few new exciting dishes. THE ORDER Crawfish Grits - 5 out of 5 - Shrimp broth, cheesy grits, house pork belly and ample amounts of crawfish. The grits have a nice cheesy texture, but the real standout is the overall flavor of crawfish, and considering everything that is in the grits thats pretty impressive. The pork belly is a nice touch. It add a lot without distracting from the crawfish-ness of the dish. Biscuits and Gravy - 5 out of 5 - Mashed potatoes, peas & carrots pulled chicken & sausage gravy. Excellent balance and flavor. The biscuit was soo flaky and so moist... even without the gravy. The sausage gravy has plenty of flour and the peas and carrots added a much needed balance of veggies. s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com… Meatloaf Wellington - 6 out of 5 - Creamed corn & pasilla pepper sauce over meatloaf cooked inside garlic puff pastry. This is a serious wow dish! This is probably the best meatloaf dish I've ever had...it really does take meatloaf in a cool new direction. The meatloaf itself is cooked perfectly and is amazingly flavorful and moist on top of the garlic puff pasty. The sauce is nothing short of amazing. It's was so flavorful that i literally took a spoon and ate the leftovers like soup! s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com… Lobster Corn on the Cob - 6 out of 5 - The star of the night for me! Small chunks of lobster, lobster butter, lime, basil & white truffle mayo, parmesan. I have been dreaming about this corn on the cob every since i ate it. The chunks of lobster are buttery and salty which plays nicely with the sweetness of the corn. The dish is greasy and over the top but damn..wow...so good. s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com… Key Lime Pie - 5 out of 5 - I'm really not a fan of key lime pie, but damn Rickybobby did something amazing with this. The keylime is sweet without being overly sweet and not veering into too tarty. The blueberry syrup really helps add a nice brightness to the dish without taking anything away from the key lime flavor. Just amazing overall balance. yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… OVERALL What Rickybobby does is deceptively simple. They rethink and reinvent everyday dishes and ad an upscale and gourmet twist without ever getting pretentious. The prices and ambiance are very welcoming and a breath of fresh culinary air. I can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Moos B.

    Rickybobby puts the gross back in delicious. Everything on the menu sounds yummy in a major cardiac event kind of way and that is exactly what it is. We shared the Biscuit and Pork Fries and I had the famous Beef Burger afterwards. My slightly better half had the Mac 'n Cheese but since I am selfish I didn't ask how that was, so I ain't judgin' that. Biscuits came with hot honey and butter. Oh my lawd. I'm not a fan of honey, normally, but this literally (no, I do NOT mean figuratively) tasted like and angel was defecating on my tongue. That's a good thing, in case you were wondering. If you go to Rickybobby, try this out, seriously. The Pork Fries arrived after the Biscuits and looked like nothing that should be legally served on a plate, but this was everything I ever imagined I would eat in the United States of Aneurisms. Pulled Pork, Waffle Fries, cheesy delicious goop and token green thingies... All topped off with a miniature Star Spangled Banner. Made me feel like a real patriot. Lastly, I had the Beef Burger. The beef was amazing, and it was just the right amount of dripping with unidentified fluids to keep a fan of burgers happy. Lots o' meat, lots o' cheese, lots o' awesome. The Beef Burger was my least favorite dish though: it was way too salty. Not sure if it was because of the bacon ground into the meat or if they just added salt on top as well. If you Siamese calf-people at Rickybobby are reading this: please check out a way to lower the sodium levels on this burger. Final Verdict: 9/10: would shorten my life expectancy by 5 years again.

    (4)

  • Marissa P.

    Food was tasty. You have to be adventurous though. The reason for the lower rating was because of the poor service. The waiter gave a little attitude when we asked about splitting our check. After we wrote down how much to charge each card, they still messed it up. I dont think i would come back because the food is more creative then i can handle and the service is without a smile.

    (3)

  • Jess C.

    I've wanted to visit Rickybobby for so long now, and I was surprised this restaurant is more of a casual joint than a sit down restaurant. There are a couple long tables that can be shared, and they serve a limited menu on weekends. I came for the burgers, which were ridiculously juicy and the pulled pork waffle fries. I think the burger is one of my favorites here in SF, but with so many popular burger joints it's tough to compare. The pulled pork waffle fries though are definitely stand out.

    (4)

  • Reggie A.

    I swear this place is alway on point with their food and costumer service. I came in today with my buddy and got seated right away. The servers that work here are really cool cats and they alway check to see how the service is. I finally got to try the lobster Mac and cheese and now I can die a happy man. It was sooooo good. The spicy pork ribs were yummy the meat fell right off the bone and the chicken bacon sandwhich was the the best with a combination of savory and kicks with some heat. I'll totally make this my go to spot! Thank you guys and I'll see you soon!

    (5)

  • Jane A.

    HOTDIGGITYDAMN DELICIOUS!!! (5 stars and a meteor shower) One of my "favorite places to eat in SF". When I had a foodgasm over and over and over again, it's definitely worth to trust my judgements. BR vs RB, RB wins!!!! - FOOD, exquisite - PRICES, decent - SERVICE, average - AMBIANCE, small with community tables Still on my "find creative and delicious eats" binge. Place is the new BrokenRecord as the original chefs left and brought RickyBobby. Been to BR and loved it, came to RB and LOVED IT MORE. CRAWFISH GRITS ($14) - spicy shrimp broth, cheesy grits, crawfish, and pork belly. OMG SO GOOD it is literally off the chains. Everything combined well. The heat was the perfect kind of heat, spicy but a good amount. plenty of shrimp and crawfish. The porkbelly really put a the HOTDIGGITYDAMN in the dish and really enjoyed this. At BR their grits didn't have the pork belly, but at RB they have plenty of it!!!! WOW. The portion was huge, glad I have leftovers. BEEF & BACON BURGER ($12) - angus beef and bacon ground together. burger size is pretty large. angus beef and bacon ground together sounds so unhealthy but delicious. almost every other person in the joint was ordering the burger. FRIES (for the side $3, add truffle oil and parmesian $2) - just ordered the SIDE (not basket) to share and the portions were huge, enough to share. Skinny fries, good crunch, plenty, and SO GOOD with the truffle oil and shaved parmesian. yum. KEY LIME PIE ($6/slice) - whipped cream, blueberry syrup, strawberry poptart crust. I love key lime pie but the blueberry syrup WAS JUST WAY TOO MUCH. the key lime pie itself was just fine but to add the syrup was beyond too sweet. perhaps they should server the syrup on the side to not ruin the pie. WINE ($8/glass) - nothing special about the wine. the white wine was actually better then the red as the red wine was a bit bold at the end. Will I be back? OH HELL YAH!!!! Maybe like every week?! lol JABA APPROVED. Until the next review...

    (5)

  • Valerie E.

    Beef and bacon burger is a must have. And practically everything else! I had their special last night which was texas toast and gravy with pulled chicken. Huge portion! I was dining with a group of 6 and we wound up with 3 different forms of potatoes on the table as side dishes: pulled pork fries, garlic fries, and sweet potato tatertots. All delicious especially paired with their tasty dipping sauces which tasted good on everything. They could use more seating or a bigger place because it fills up fast! It's best to get there right when they open. I endured quite a long wait time when I arrived just a bit after 6. Rickybobby is one of those places that I don't go to very often, but when I do, I make sure I (and whoever else I am dining with) do it right.

    (4)

  • Lily Z.

    Finally dragged my lazy arse (or shall I say my friend dragged me) here since last having the lobster mac and cheese when the chefs were still at Broken Record. This time? The crawfish and grits and the meatball platter. I have never ever had grits until this point, and wow, the item did not disappoint. Grits (which remind me of cream of wheat) and spoonfuls of crawfish and shrimp, topped off with bacon, infused with cheese. Ummm...all sorts of heaven. Meatballs? Break apart when you poke at them. Why do I point this out? Because it is made fresh, unlike the rubbery consistency of frozen meatballs. Three pieces of french bread with tomato smear. Both delish but will return for the crawfish grits again.

    (5)

  • Nicole G.

    DROP EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING AND COME HERE IMMEDIATELY! Ricky Bobby's is one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. There are a ton of delicious, unique, deeply Southern creations that are hard to rival anywhere else in the city. Plus you get to eat as a two headed calf overlord gazes at you from the wall. Get excited. While all the food is amazing, there are a few staple appetizers that supplement any entree: GET: The sweet potato tots AND the biscuit with honey butter (*mouth watering*) As for the entree, the Sriracha-Glazed Pork Ribs are the best. I don't really recommend ordering this on a date because your entire mouth and hands are guaranteed to be covered with sweet, slightly spicy bbq sauce. And yes, I know that from experience. My date (still my boyfriend thankfully), devoured the beef and bacon burger with delight. As an intensely dedicated burger critic whose sole mission is to find the perfect burger is SF, he ruled that this burger deserves a 8/10. His only criticism was that the burger had a bit too much meat since there was also cheese and bacon. However, I'll be the first to admit that Rickybobbys isn't perfect. I once got the Tuna Wrap which was downright inedible. The shrimp and grits were also much different than I had hoped for an expected (for great shrimp and grits go to Brendas Soul Food). Still, I don't fault them for it. Why? Because their chef makes a point to create food that's adventurous and fun rather than just sticking to original Southern recipes. So stop reading, get hungry, and go!!

    (5)

  • Hazel J.

    It has it's pluses and minuses. Communal seating, projection of movies Jalapeño Mac and cheese: 4+ stars, very rich, great flavor, well seasoned Sriracha ribs with bacon potato salad: I liked the potato salad more than the ribs. Salad 3, ribs 2 Waffle pork fries: too salty, I could have done without the buffalo sauce. 2 stars Bacon beef burger: cheese made is super salty. Meat was good and juicy tho. 3 stars Sweet tater tots: good, 3 stars I may try it again, without the cheese on the burger, and the fries without the buffalo sauce

    (3)

  • Kristine T.

    The city, especially Haight, has some bawm eats, with great service. If you feelin for some unique comfort foods with good community service for dinner, here ya go. This place is one of them local goodies! This corner restaurant is great for all crowds of all sizes. Their tables are large, clean finished picnic like tables, where different parties can sit together and share a meal. I love this kind of seating because it promotes community interaction since y'all are sitting at the same table, not all separate. Just get off your phones peeps! Talk with the peeps right in front of you! The menu changes here and there depending on what they have that day. The usuals that I go for include the sweet potatots, craw shrimp and grits, pork sandwich, and the bacon beef burger. The tots are golden orange goodness, balls of sweet potatoes fried to perfection with ketchup and ranch dippings that compliment the sweet tater flava. Forsure must get this as a group appetizer - they give so matz! The craw shrimp grits is heavy with crawfish and shrimp, it's so wonderfully overwhelming. They do not skimp on the seafood. The sauce with the grits is seafood tomato savory amaze balls. Yes my descriptions are weird, That's what happens when your mind is blown by the flavors. The pork sandwich and the burgers are great if you finna get a sandwich fix. Hearty heavy heaven. Not for the faint of heart, because you might get a heart attack from al the love in the food, and the unhealthiness. Doesn't taste unhealthy or greasy. But you know it is. The service is great, they treat you like you're a friend stopping by the crib for a bite. I always feel welcome and accommodated. Can get packed because the establishment isn't the biggest in the world. Also would suggest taking pub trans because parking can be a pain. The only downsides to having a spot in this area. Very highly recommended!

    (4)

  • Derry R.

    Absolutely the best burger in the Bay Area. And when you go you have to order the loaded waffle fries with the pulled pork. Amazing.... I will be going back and taking many friends, as this will be my new go too for my out of town visitors.

    (5)

  • Allison S.

    Man, the guys here really love food and you can tell when you dine here. I've had half of the menu by now and I've never been disappointed. Just try anything and everything and you'll leave more than satisfied. To boot, the prices and portions are fantastic. It gets pretty crowded so try to go early. It's communal seating, so hopefully you're comfortable with sitting next to strangers sometimes. Trust me, it's worth it for the food and service this place provides!

    (5)

  • L N.

    I love this place, or at least I used to. I went in yesterday and their shrimp and grits is permanently (or at least for a long time) off the menu!!! I am at a loss. Rickybobby, if you ever read Yelp reviews, please bring back the shrimp & grits!!!

    (1)

  • Maggie F.

    Dat Burger Doe!!! + Great portion sizes Service was timely The burger (zomg!) The pork fries (bf was crazy 'bout 'em) Corn on the cob with basil aioli and asiago cheese (I loved it, bf didn't love it) Chicken drumsticks (2 for $4 - and they're on the bigger side) Ambiance Beer is $5 Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Susy C.

    I don't understand the hate. Service has been good to me. Food has been the same, GOOD. Things you should order and send me a thank you comp for later: crawshrimp grits - i lurrrve me some grits. I don't like the wait at Brenda's. Wait at Rickybobby isn't bad and I lurrrrve their grits. Chunky and smooth at the same time, savory w/ a little bit of kick and a plethora of crawfish and pork belly. I'm allergic to shrimp but I still order this because it is worth the itching. bacon beef burger - genius. the bacon is ground up in with the beef. monster patty of a burger. doesn't even need to be seasoned because the bacon just adds the right amount of salt throughout your burger. oh, DO toss in the pickled onions (they come on the side) into your burger. perfect amount of sweetness and acidity to balance out the meaty burger. I need to come back for the lobster mac and cheese because it has been off the menu.

    (5)

  • Matt G.

    What is hotter than wasabi? Joe Cool brought his date to Ricky Bobby! The former owner of the popular Broken Record has left the Geneva location and has opened a new location in Haight Street. Despite being a much smaller location, I like the move. And the new location is also closer to my crib. The owner also took a few of the popular items from the old location to his new location. One item he took is the Bacon beef burger. The $12.00 burger is made from locally-owned and grass-fed Niman Ranch with Zoe's Bacon bits in the beef patties; thumbs up to this cheese burger. Burger: yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… Another patented item that the owner took with him is the Sweet potater tots. For $6.00, the basket has round sweet potato cut up and shaped like tater tots with a side of homemade ketchup and a creamy ranch sauce. This side is still one of my favorites. Side: yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… My date ordered the meatball stroganoff. For $14.00, the pasta dish has wide egg noodles cooked al dente style with diced pancetta, chunks of meatballs and a hint of paprika smothered in a creamy sauce. The pasta dish had an overwhelming amount of cream on the sauce. But the pasta dish is still pretty good. Pasta: yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… We also each added a pint of Anchor Steam with our meals for $6.00 a glass. There are many things that are missing from the Geneva location in this new place. Hopefully the owner will add more unique items later on.

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    After a great night of attending an inspiring talk, my group and I walked here to grab a late night dinner. Being seated 1 hour prior to closing, and allowing us to stay longer after closing, the wait staff were just great people! Since my party was on the larger side, we decided to split 2 tables, guys on one, gals on the other. Us girls shared some food, and some of us, myself included, added individual orders on top of the shared items. At this point, EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD! I mentally had my meal planned: 1 bacon-beef burger, 1 order of spicy mac n' cheese, 1 order of honey biscuits, and a slice of key lime pie to complete my meal...ALL FOR ME! Call me fatty, but my hunger pangs were increasingly loud. I'm glad my friend talked me out of ordering my 4-course meal; instead I settled with the bacon-beef burger for myself, shared the biscuits (1 order comes with 2 biscuits) with a gal next to me, shared the pork fries, mac n' cheese, and an order of chicken drums (on the house) with the other gals in my party, and boxed the slice of key-lime pie (for myself) to go. Bacon Beef Burger: awesome burger! One of the best I've had in the city! Juicy, cheesy. very flavorful. I chucked my slightly lactose intolerance out the door; I literally devoured/indulged and inhaled my burger (excluding the pickles) with room to finish my honey biscuit, 1 chicken drum, and sample the mac n' cheese and pork fries. And at the end, leaving my stomach very full and satisfied. I didn't comment on everything mentioned here, but am recommending all the food items we ate. The wait staff are just great people; they seem genuine to want to chat it up with their guests. Portions are generous so I'd recommend sharing if know you can't finish it by yourself. Will be making a return visit very soon!

    (5)

  • Maria M.

    Wanted to try the food from the original chefs of Broken Record. I liked that the restaurant was in a nice side of town in Lower Haight. Though I was disppointed that the Lobster Mac n Cheese was not available since I was told it was seasonal I tried the the beef-and-bacon burger ~ $12, brought over from the chefs' former menu at Broken Record with ground bacon mixed into the patty and topped with American cheese wow it was one of the juiciest and tastiest burgers I have eaten. The sweet potatertots ~$6 were divine, as simple as it was I loved dipping into the ketchup and ranch sauce, simple could not get enough of it. Also tried the crawfish and shrimp grits~ $13 placed in the bottom of the bowl and covered with a rich sauce with plenty of chunks of crawfish and shrimp. It was topped with cheese and bits of tender pork belly. Dish was tasty and very rich so it is good for sharing. Seafood gumbo ~$8 was ok too. I wish I had room for dessert but was too stuffed. So maybe something to try next time!

    (4)

  • Robbie K.

    Pork nachos, maybe the best thing I've eaten in SF.

    (5)

  • jared t.

    The spacing is a bit tight, but because the food was done so well I'm leaving 5 stars.

    (5)

  • John B.

    Make sure to pack some antacids before visiting. Save for the beet salad I had, I'm quite certain their goal is overindulgence here. Not for calorie counters.

    (4)

  • Adele F.

    Dem grits. I'd probably spout "dat lobstah mac'n'cheese" too, if it was on the menu. But it ain't. Sigh. My friend and I convened at Rickybobby on a Monday night at 7:15 PM. It was fairly unoccupied, only a quarter capacity, though the place picked up around 8. The layout is comprised of numerous long tables with wall seating and a few small tall round tables in the back. First things first: the menu is on the wall, high above the kitchen counter. So don't make our mistake of waiting around for menus. You ain't gunna get one. We ordered the SWEET POTATERTOTS with ketchup and ranch for $6 ( s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com… ). Maybe I'm used to sweet potaterfries, or I was underwhelmed by the seemingly meager portion size...or perhaps I was disgruntled by my burnt tongue due to my overeagerness...but I just wasn't wowed by these potatertots, in spite of the ridiculously adorable name. Maybe it was the fact that the flour detracted from the already-subtle sweet potato flavor, or that sweet potato, even if laced with cajun spice, is easily overpowered if eaten with the ketchup and ranch sauces. They have a nice crunch, though. But dem grits. Phenomenal. CRAWFISH GRITS, $13, is the combination of crawfish chunks, shrimp, pork belly in cheesy grits swimming in a spicy shrimp broth ( s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com… ) that will have you wishing you were born in the South next to the sea. The freshness of the seafood is wonderfully paired with the zesty broth and the mushy grits, and the shredded cheese and chopped green onions only make it better. As my friend put it, it's like clam chowder but with an extra punch of texture. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and very prompt, which only made the dining experience that much better. At $12 a person, Rickybobby is a place of note with great ambiance, service, and food. And... dem grits.

    (4)

  • Janice T.

    Wasn't having a good day and needed a pick me up for the cold winter Wednesday. We hadn't been to Ricky Bobby for a few months and wasn't expecting much. First, was a little shaken, that more than 50% of their small menu. Didn't expect to be as happy with the dishes. None the less, ordered the following and was blown away with the new item menus. * Duck Confit Potato Skins $14 manchego, ranch, truffle oil (5 of 5) Baked potato cradles chunks of duck confit. I loved the ranch sauce. They could have used sour cream, but ranch with the dill pieces mixed with the duck and potato even better. * Lobster Mac n Cheese $16 crab, corn, spinach, lobster bechamel (5 of 5) Cheesy goodness with strong shellfish flavors and meat chunks. Love the bits of corn for subtle crunch and sweetness when taking mouthfuls of cheesy bow ties. * Portabella Mushroom Risotto $13 eggplant ragout, burrata, fresh basil, chile oil (5 of 5) Was expecting them to mess up on risotto. Nope. They did such a great job and I absolutely love love love the burrata in the middle and the fresh basil. I don't know how they do it. Everything tasted soooooooooooo good. All the new dishes were mind-blowing perfect. No complaints. And I can't pick which one was better. I walked out of the restaurant, warmer and happier. My tummy was so happy. Thank you Ricky Bobby for being so innovative and caring how things taste. It totally brought some light into my bad day.

    (5)

  • Rodney H.

    It feels like deja vu writing a review about RickyBobby when I had almost the same food at Broken Record last year. Yes those same geniuses that came up with their Beef & Bacon Burger and Pulled Pork Waffle Fries have created their own restaurant in the Lower Haight. The Beef & Bacon Burger (Triple B) is still awesome and still one of my top 10 burgers of all time. Really now, with bacon inside the beef patty, there's no way you can not not like this burger. The only difference this time is now it's a double patty instead of a single. More bacon for your buck!!! Delicious!! bit.ly/12CoceK Sweet Potato Tots are good to share with everyone at the table Especially with their house ranch sauce. bit.ly/Y1hwB9 Tried their Lobster Quesadilla Special. This was really good and had huge chunks of lobster inside. bit.ly/UQTn3Q The space isn't that much bigger than their dining room was at BR. But it definitely has more room and I do miss the counter where you can see the chefs work their magic behind the kitchen, but the bigger space makes up for it. If there's one gripe I have with the spot, it's that parking around the area is a crapshoot. But that's really irrelevant to the dining experience. It's good to see the former BR chefs doing their own thing with RickyBobby and I will definitely return again for another round. The Beef & Bacon Burger is simply worth coming back for!

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    We ordered the Pork Fries for an appetizer (though it's really an entree): really, really good. The cheese, BBQ sauce, and pulled pork was succulent. The Mac & Cheese was just OK: it tasted fine, but was too "saucy" (it should have been "tighter"). The Sriracha-glazed pork ribs was also just OK: again, they tasted OK (not great), but weren't as tender and fall-off-the-bone as one might expect ribs to be. I'd definitely go back and order the Pork Fries for my entree, however.

    (3)

  • Matt M.

    Five star service. Five star food. We got the bacon burger and the pork fries and everything exceeded expectations.

    (5)

  • Josie L.

    I was really excited to try this place because I heard a lot about how the old chefs from Broken Record started this joint. I ordered 5 things to share with my friends and they were all pretty good! Truffle fries - yum, perfect fries with parm cheese!!!! Fries were crisp to perfection and they do not skimp you on cheese and fries. big ol basket of delicious fries and parm cheese. Lobster mac n' cheese - i've been waiting to try this since I heard of it! Full of flavor with chunks of lobster mixed in with some spinach and corn. It was something I really wanted to try and it was flavorful, but it was definitely too salty for my tasting. Pork fries - this one was the winner to me!!!!! very crisp waffle fries topped with tender pulled pork, cheesy goodness and some green onions! every bite was delightful and i'd definitely get this again next time! Beef and bacon burger - soft bun with a patty and bacon+cheese! it was better than your average burger, so if you're craving a burger, get it, but if not, there are a lot of other choices to select from. Pork sandwich - it was a lot like a chicken parm sandwich because of the breading, but it was more like a fried/baked porkchop. It was tasty and a unique sandwich that many places do not have. All the food went great with a pitcher of beer. The prices are a little high, but all the ingredients and the food seem very fresh and home-made. =)

    (4)

  • Sean H.

    So um, since I couldn't find the answer in any of the Yelp reviews on here, I guess I'll ask my question here. Is there any relation of Rickybobby to Talladega Nights? If not, I'd be a little bit disappointed. Anyways, here's my ballad to Rickybobby. Praise baby jesus the food here is amazing (okay that's the last Talladega nights quote I'll use, I'm sorry). They have a bacon burger where the pretty much grind up bacon and mix it in with their ground beef and make a patty out of that. Food like that shouldn't exist but oh my god I am so glad it does. It made the whole burger taste like one huge piece of bacon and there is nothing at all wrong with that. Their pork fries are of the "once you pop you just can't stop" variety of food. Sweet potatertots taste...kinda exactly what you'd expect it to taste like so nothing all too exciting there. Now I'm supposed to take off a star here because their waiter called my friend out on not hearing our drink orders correctly, but I just can't do it. It tasted too good to give anything below a 5. I really want to come back here, especially for their dessert menu. Last time I was here they had pumpkin pie with pop tart crust, and they had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshake. Seriously? Are you trying to make me fat? Well that's okay I'll let you make me fat if you serve me stuff like that. So I'll be back soon so that can happen.

    (5)

  • Harriet W.

    First, I was devastated when they left Broken Record, then I was excited again when I heard they left to open their own restaurant. (Though I did prefer them at the previous location because they were closer to me and didn't have a long wait) I got the crawfish grits here again because I wasn't that hungry and I was simply sharing it with my boyfriend. Again, all that is missing is having it served in a bread bowl. I mentioned that to one of the staff members and he hinted that they might be coming up with something new on the menu served in a bread bowl - but not the grits. Sweet Potater tots - yummmm. Dunk or throw them in your crawfish grits, you won't regret it. It tasted like they were made for each other. Fries- HANDS DOWN THE BEST FRIES IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. no lie. not even exaggerating. If I could eat this all day without killing myself, I would. Rickybobby has a FABULOUS menu, and I'm excited to try everything on the menu one day., their food really can't dissapoint.

    (5)

  • Kylie L.

    Came in on a Tuesday around 6:10pm ( they open at 6pm). The place was maybe 40% packed. My friend and I wanted a table, but we asked and they told us we had to share with other people...how awkward. That knocks off one star, but other than that, the food was good. My favorite was the $6 sweet potatertots with ketchup and ranch yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… . The $14 meatball stroganoff was also a hit, especially the meatballs yummm yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… . I did not really like the $12 short rib dip yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… , it was just okay...I wouldn't get it again. I would probably come back if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    (4)

  • Catie F.

    It is NOTTTTT good for you. It ISSSSS worth it. Want food that makes your tummy smile, a fun atmosphere, and very casual (but professional) service? Want to not have to make too many hard decisions? Want to order a 'drank' instead of a drink? (The appropriate answer is yes - and this is the appropriate spot to point yourself.) I knew when I walked in and saw the two-headed cow thing and a giant homage to a juicy burger that I'd probably like this place. The deal was sealed when a server/host combo dude apologized that we'd have to wait ten minutes and offered to bring us drinks himself in the meantime. Initially I was disappointed to see a small menu, but once I got a chance to read it - and everything looked amazing - I was glad I couldn't agonize too long. We started with the sweet potato-tots and they are everything you want them to be: served hot, crispy and slightly salty on the outside, soft on the inside and just a maybeee hint of cinnamon somewhere. Liked the house ranch sauce, too! Someone else started with the watermelon/feta salad, which was unique as it was served almost in lettuce wraps, like a hand-held version of a salad. Two friends couldn't resist the burger, and man was that thing HUGE and juicy. (We're talking two burgers worth of burger huge.) Someone else had the pork curly fries as their meal, and not only were they quite pleased to have it served with a flag on top, they were also very satisfied with the cheesy, porky mass. I had the ahi tuna soba noodle bowl - it had avocado, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy sriracha sauce (among various other tasty ingredients). The fish was fresh, the texture was incredible and the portion was pretty large and I ended up taking some home. One note: the tots actually took awhile to come out since it turns out the kitchen forgot them - and our server comped them off the bill as a result. Props to the restaurant for making sure we were happy. The little things make such a big difference. Check it out, ya'll - ya hear?

    (4)

  • John Q.

    EXTREMELY LOUD, very much a young people crowd and NOTHING on the menu is healthy or light.. with one exception.. a salad. The rest is all heavy, greasy, fat and fried foods. NOT a place to go if you want to relax and talk with your guest. More like a college bar. Over priced and really truly NOT all that. I should have just gone down the street to Kates Kitchen. Dinner there for 2 is NOT 60 bucks.

    (1)

  • Kenny L.

    It took my a while to finally get here ... but I made some shake and bake and BAM, lord baby jesus ... I ARRIVED. 1. I'm very glad they moved here! Parking seems to be a lot easier when coming here for dinner. 2. Their Menu seems to have expanded JUST a bit. 3. service here - still just as awesome now onto the FOOD: 1. pulled pork fries - wow these are really good! I thought i would feel all nasty from something that looks and tastes heavy but you really dont! 2. crawfish grits - same delicious crawfish grits that have changed since the old days from broken record. 3. lobster mac - still the same delicious hot and cheesy lobster mac! I really liked how they tried not to change anything at all and it was just mainly a nice move to a bigger spot. It is a bit farther drive for me now but I dont mind since it's a bigger spot with more places to sit. Oh they have servers now too. big ups!

    (4)

  • Jason T.

    SQUISHED. Not cramped, SQUISHED. There's not enough room here! Too bad for my two friends beside me, cause I love the intimacy caused by the lack of space. It makes laughter that much more contagious, no? Regardless of your space requirements, Rickybobby serves up some seriously good food. If you're looking for real comfort food that is comes in good portions, this is it. The American food here is top-notch and makes me want to come back, but the twist on Asian food keeps me on my toes! Spicy BBQ Pork Ribs with Bacon Potato Salad - SO GOOD. Came with 9 ribs, each with likely more meat than you're used to have on a typical rib. The meat falls off the bone and the sauce is just delightful and finger lickin' good. The accompanying potato salad solidifies the dish as one not for those watching their weight. Scallop Noodle Bowl - Really interesting. The seriously Asian style bowl cracks me up, but it's what's inside that makes me happy. The cold soba noodles with tasty scallops is a bit strange juxtaposed with the other dishes, but still good! A bit pricey for how much you get though. Sweet Potater Tots - It's not as special as the other dishes, but the tots can be a great appetizer! A must have for those who love sweet potato fries. Pork Fries - This is the dish that you THINK you can replicate, but will never achieve (okay, maybe not for the real driven folks). You have a fork, but what you want to do is eat with both hands. It comes in a well sized portion, and you gotta love the flag of Murika' on it. *SALUTES*

    (5)

  • CeliaJeff C.

    One of the best places in SF to get high quality and delicious southern inspired food. Crawshrimp grits are excellent! We have also had the burger, which contains a sexy savoury mix of bacon bits. Decor is simple, and kind of man cave-y. It's great for a casual date night or a meat splurge (not even sure what that means). The guys who own RBs/work there are really friendly as well! 5 stars for the service. But make sure you check if they are open before heading out, since they very much channel the French spirit of I-open-whenever-the-hell-I-want.

    (5)

  • Adam E.

    Deviously delightful. Unctuously awesome. Singularly sinful. These are all words that describe the meal I just had. My friend and I split the Pork Fries and both got one of their famous Beef and Bacon Burgers. I believe it's what they call the Kosher Diet Special. The pork fries were incredible...cross cut waffle fries covered in pulled pork, chopped chives and some kind of cheesy sauce. When they brought it to to the table I thought my eyes were going to pop out of my head like in one of those cartoons. The first bite of the fries was awesome. Sweet and savory and the waffle fries really hold up to all the craziness heaped on top, so they add a little bit of toothiness to each bite. Really phenomenal. The burger itself was great. Great bun, kind of brioche style, and a double patty of beef and bacon. Throw on an avocado for some unknown reason...that is until you taste it and BOOM...*mind blown. I will be back. This makes my list of top burger places in San Francisco. Wow!

    (5)

  • Angela D.

    Everything here is BOMB.COM! Shared the crab melt, sweet potato tots, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, and pork fries. Good 'ol comfort food at its finest. Service was on point. Would definitely come back when I want to PIG OUT! nomnomnom :)

    (5)

  • Karen H.

    This place is a heart attack. Very heavy. No diet food here, but everything was pretty good. You go in and sit at any big table and look at the board then place your order. Beef and Bacon Burger ground together american cheese, house mayo, ketchup, onion and pickles on the side-this was flavorful and tender. The bread is what made it. Super good and it didn't get soggy. Pork Fries waffle fries, cheese sauce, buffalo sauce-this is a must get. Love waffle cut fries and it was a perfect amount of cheese sauce and buffalo sauce. Not too spicy either. Spicy BBQ Pork Ribs country bacon potato salad-hubby said really good, but a little too spicy for him The house made biscuit with honey butter is to die for. I think I can just eat a dozen of these. The ham and cheese pocket is good too. Lots of filling and the crust was perfection.

    (4)

  • Jessica W.

    Went to Rickybobby last week with a few friends and was very impressed! Everything we ordered was delicious. Between our group, we had a chicken parm sandwich, a burger and the eggplant risotto. Also had a regular order of fries which came with awesome dipping sauces. The food was amazing and the vibe of the restaurant was cool and unique. Friendly service too. We came on a Friday right when it opened at 6pm and were able to easily get seated together, but it definitely got busier as the night went on so definitely come early if you can. I will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Jina K.

    OMFG! They have the most amazing burger I ever had!!! Sit down was very cafeteria like but it's part of its charm. Expect the wait to be at least 20-30 minutes for seats. However it's totally worth it. Do not come here if your looking to diet. Bacon and pork are on practically every thing. Besides the burger, we also tried their special which as a jalapeño Mac and cheese. It wasn't very spicy in fact it was kind of sweet because of the cornbread crumble on top. You have to order the pork fries!!! So horrible but so good. They are cross cross fries smothered with cheese and BBQ pulled pork - make sure to bring a couple of friends to help eat those! And we had the chicken with hot sauce. Again this wasn't at all spicy. The chicken was fried nicely but I don't think I would get again. The burger and pork fries and the way to go.

    (5)

  • Caroline P.

    AMAZING! My family and I absolutely loved this place! It was our first time and even though there was a long wait (which was the con but what do you expect with such a small restaurant?) ultimately, The friendly service has made up for it.The Po Boy sandwich was awesome and I think they literally make the best biscuits I've ever eaten in my life! Kudos to you Ricky Bobby! You and your staff just found yourself new regulars lol

    (5)

  • Monica D.

    Waited 1.5 hours to get berated by a distressed host for asking why they gave our table away (table was told was ours). Apparently he had been dealing with angry customers all night and we were the final straw, and we weren't even angry yet. Honestly the worst service I've ever experienced in my life and it seems like from the other reviews that's pretty common. It left such a bad taste in my mouth that I've steered tons of friends away from this awful spot. If you don't won't to be personally attacked by a stranger avoid this place.

    (1)

  • Kelsey D.

    This is one of my new favorite places on this side of town. I don't often use the term foodgasm, but I can't find a better way to explain my experience. My boyfriend and I shared the bacon and beef burger and pork fries. The burger has two patties and has bacon ground into the beef. It's very juicy and very good. The fries, however, is what I'm going to be day dreaming about. The pork fries consists of waffle fries with pulled pork, buffalo sauce, nacho cheese, and scallions. I will definitely be returning for these fries. Everything on the menu sounded like really good classic dishes with a twist. I will probably get the crawshrimp grits next time. As for the restaurant itself, it is small and always packed. You will most likely have to wait for a seat and will be sharing tables with other people because it's communal tables. The guys who work there are very nice but busy. They will likely not be returning to refill your drink. We didn't mind this at all, but I want to set the expectations for you people who are high maintenance

    (5)

  • Ness M.

    We have been a fan since Broken Record, so we had to try the new restaurant out! We were not disappointed! Still had the corn on the cobbs, dare we was the cajun is better than the aoili?! A must is the pork fries. Simply delicious! The pork tenderloin was unexpectedly delicious with a great flavor. The restaurant is small and family seating. So be prepared to wait. Well worth it though!

    (5)

  • Grace M.

    This place was really good. The burger, the ribs, all the fries and the grits were all tasty and SUPER filling. The burger is probably my personal fave. Would only take away one star because I prefer places that are maybe A LITTLE less heavy handed. That said, if you want to be full and have some great and flavorful meaty and deliciously satisfying food, this place will do the trick. The atmosphere is laid back and fun and the seating arrangement is fun for groups. Menu is relatively limited (you may not want to take your vegetarian friends here), but it's a good thing, because it means you can't go wrong no matter what you order!

    (4)

  • Renee C.

    If I had gotten takeout, I probably would have given this place five stars, or at least four. I really hesitated to write a review of this place because I had a hard time figuring out the rating -- because the food was really good (setting aside concerns about cardiac arrest) but my dining experience was just so bad. First, they seemed really disorganized about seating people, choosing to seat three parties of two before seating another party of three and our party of three, even though the other party of three was there first and we were there way before at least two of the parties of two. Second, the noise. Third, when I asked our waiter if a particular dish was gluten free, he proceeded to ramble on interminably about what basically amounted to "I don't know." It was like a whole new level of mansplaining. Finally, when I could get a word in, I asked, "Does the sauce have flour in it." It did not and we got that. Well we got that about ten minutes after our friend's food came out and at the exact time as the party next to us, who had been seated about 15 minutes after us, got the exact same dish. And four, the communal seating made me feel as if I were eating on the N-Judah. There's just one continuous bench against the wall, and the table next to ours was so over-packed that one young guy was pretty much thigh to thigh with me, which seriously creeped me out since I'm not a cougar.

    (3)

  • Julia S.

    Not many superlatives left to say. The communal seating was not a problem as everyone quite friendly. The craw-shrimp grits was a nice surprise from the usual butter laden faire. The broth was clearly the difference. It was warm and complimented the shrimp and crawfish, and the heat didn't overwhelm. The sausage was also a nice touch. It came all together very well. The pork fries similarly well done. Not greasy and the pork and cheese topping was a really nice touch. The buffalo sauce added a certain nuance that grew on you with every bite. Dessert, bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream. Upon seeing the bread mound with two large scoops of ice cream amply covered in chocolate syrup we wondered if we had bit off more than we should have. Didn't quite finish it but came close. Oddly enough it wasn't as sweet as it looked probably because everthing was so balanced. The folks sharing the table had the crab melt and burgers, which were both large and looked sumptious. Got to try those next time for sure. Glad we came right at the 6:00 opening with no problems getting seated. The place was filled by 6:45 but no line outside yet. Very diverse crowed. Clearly popular with the younger crowd, appeared we were the only ones in the place over forty. But felt welcomed nonetheless. Highly recommend this southern influenced comfort food with a relaxed and causal atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Luisa B.

    We ate there last weekend for Valentine's Day. We were in San Fran for four days and this was by far our favorite meal there. We had the jalepeno Mac and cheese with pulled pork and the bacon burger. They were both so unique and delicious. Both were full of flavor. We wish that we were able to go back a second time but I know we will be back on our next trip to San Fran.

    (5)

  • Lenore S.

    My girls and I were starving after my tattoo sitting, and Rickybobby was only a block away. Perfect! My youngest is on crutches and we walked in, we were greeted by a waiter at the door, was sincere in his concern about where she should sit to be comfortable and he sat us at the end of a table so she could put her foot up. Service was very friendly and food was super yummy! All 3 of us enjoyed everything we ordered and if we are back in the area, we will come back for sure! Only negative was that it got pretty loud as it got crowded at dinner time. But not a deal breaker for us!

    (4)

  • John H.

    Yes, the wait is a pain, and the line is long. No telling who you'll be sitting with, either. But give me the burger, the shrimp and grits, the sweet potato tots and the lobster mac and cheese any day, and I'll gladly drive the 25 miles up the Peninsula to get them. Then roll me back home in a wheelbarrow. I'll worry about the food coma tomorrow.

    (5)

  • Ashley I.

    My boyfriend told me right before we starting eating that we were fatties because he just started working and living in San Francisco and his co-workers were amazed by the number of places he had already gone to, found, devoured... Rickybobby's was just another one on the list. About 3 months ago we were going to head out to Broken Record for dinner but stopped dead in our tracks when were looking for their address and found that their once stellar reviews were all over the place. We noticed that they were under new management but there wasn't any sign of where the cooks went until last month when my boyfriend did more digging and found they came here, closer to my house and easy to get to public transit. He truly is my savior to savor my awesome dinner. I don't particularly like nacho cheese and yet the pork fries were amazing. Plus they topped it off with a small American flag on top. 'Merica. The Crawshrimp Grits was the winner of the night. Just absolutely spot on. My boyfriend looked at the price and thought it was a little high and then we saw the sheer amounts of crawshrimp that were piled on top...and bacon...the combination of cholesterol is beautiful. WARNING: If you are allergic to lobster, crawdads are relatives. Boyfriend learned the hard way when he was coughing for about 2 hours after.

    (5)

  • Jake L.

    Awesome place to go with friends. Communal seating, chalkboard menu, and friendly wait staff. Their menu is always changing, but features things like pork fries (waffle fries, pulled pork, franks red hot, and nacho cheese), awesome burgers, mac and cheese, shrimp po boys, and crawfish grits. If you go on a Friday or Saturday night be prepared to wait. If you go right when they open, or on an off day, you can usually get a seat right away. Be careful though, you might be subdued into a food coma after eating here!

    (5)

  • Nick C.

    RB serves a limited menu of good quality comfort food. The pork fries, waffle cut potato slices with plenty of slow cooked pork and other goodies, was the highlight. Burger was good, as are many in the city. Friendly hipster staff who've been trained not to ignore you. Small crowded location with much seating near the door, so can be chilly. They may be out of stuff if you come later in the evening.

    (4)

  • Caroline M.

    I'm really torn writing this review. The food is excellent, especially the buttermilk biscuit, the burger, and the pork fries. Based on the food alone, this place definitely deserves a 5 out of 5. I will dream of that biscuit and burger for a long, long time. However, I'm not sure I'll return to Rickybobby. Toward the end of our meal, I heard a loud bang and looked outside. I saw two guys smoking cigarettes and looking up at the window, which my friend and I were sitting a few feet away from. I noticed a perfectly round, small bullet hole in the window and shards of glass on the table a few inches from my hand. The two guys moved over, finished their cigarettes, and walked back into the restaurant and sat down at the table beside us. One managed an insincere, "Sorry about that." I don't know if he had accidentally fired a gun or some other firearm. My friend said she saw one of them holding up a black object. It was probably an accident, but still...I'm lucky I wasn't sitting in the chair to my left! I showed the hole and the shard of glass to our server. He asked if we were okay. He wiped the table top down to remove the shards of glass. However, I'm surprised and disappointed that there wasn't more urgency about making sure there was no glass on the benches or the floor in the area. They sat a party of three right where the shards of glass had flown, and my friend and I had to warn them to check their seats for shards of glass. And when one guy ran his hand across the seat, sure enough, there was glass. I hope he said something to management. My friend and I tried to call the restaurant to alert them that the guys sitting at that table might have been responsible for the window. But Rickbobby doesn't have a phone number listed! So we couldn't call. The bottom line: excellent food, overall nice people working there, but just poor handling of this scary situation. If you go, have the biscuits and make sure you sit far, far away from the window near the front door.

    (2)

  • Garry H.

    Loved the food! The staff were incredibly helpful and genuinely nice! (and good looking) The noise level is a bit much especially if you want to carry on a conversation with friends. My biggest issue is, WHERE CAN I FIND THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER? The AT&T operator couldn't find it either. Does anyone know if they do a brunch on the weekend? They should, I think. Try this place! Seriously!!

    (5)

  • Jesse R.

    I suppose I should have ordered one of their classics, a bacon burger or 13$ curly fries. The host an waiter were cool. I ordered the special- crispy shrimp poboy( lettuce, avocado, Crystal hot sauce, lemon). Overall a horrible, horrible sandwich. 24 count shrimp way over cooked and completely drowned in crappy hot sauce (try Frank's) with warm shredded lettuce and avocado saturating the bread. This item should be removed from the menu and takin back to R&D. I guess I'm disappointed in myself for ordering it, but it's on haight street in San Francisco- Food is supposed to be good!!! Extra Weak.

    (1)

  • Samuel Y.

    The few times I came here, I can easily say that the food...IS AMAZING. Constantly changing their menu and reimagining bar foods with a classy upscale upgrade has done wonders for my tastebuds. I got to try the Beef & Bacon Burger (though a staple, the other two orders outshined this guy), Crab Melt with mozerella (you definitely feel at home with this classic but your mouth thanks you for the bonus seafood upgrade), and scallop noodles (basically soba but on crack since you'll get a crunch here and a bit of a spicy kick with each bite/slurp - probably my favorite for this trip). Food great Service great Though it says yes on yelp for take-out, this is not true. Keep in mind that once you win the war on parking in the streets of SF, you must sit down to enjoy your meal.

    (4)

  • Amit D.

    One of the best places to eat in the city. Crawfish grits is the best thing on the menu in the whole of San Francisco. Staff is so chill and their deserts are exactly what you dreamt of when you were in 3rd grade. Go there and see for yourself!!!

    (5)

  • Nerio M.

    After coworkers recommended Broken Record and then seeing the triple D review, we were out to go to Broken Record. Then, I heard that the chefs who were on the triple D episode had left BR and opened Rickybobby. So, why settle for imitators and go with the originators? The place is on the corner of Webster and Haight. Street parking wasn't bad and we got in around 8pm. The wait was around 5-10 minutes. The folks after us got seated shortly after even though the server said it was a 20-30 minute wait. We ordered Crawshrimp Grits, oyster po boy sandwich and sweet potatertots. All were delicious. The grits was rich with flavor and the pork belly was a nice compliment to the creamy grits and shrimp. The po boy had a nice kick and had a hint of wasabi even though it doesn't say on the menu. And the potatertots? Tasty. Will go back again and try the other dishes! As for BR, we might go check them out still. Actually, BR is closer to where we live. So, we made a special trip out to Rickybobby to enjoy our first time with this righteous grub!

    (4)

  • Scott G.

    Our favorites in this order: 1) waffle fries nacho with pulled pork, cheese and buffalo sauce 2) lobster Mac N Cheese 3) cheesy grits with shrimp and bacon 4) lasagna The happy hour prices for beer and wine were good too. Fun place to try.

    (4)

  • DJ P.

    If you want a casual place to fill up your belly with all kinds of amazing fried/diner-style treats, look no further. Ricky Bobby is the place for you. They have everything: pork fries with cheese and buffalo sauce, beef and bacon burgers (grounded together) and corn on the cob with melted butter and chunks of lobster. And just when you think the fun is over, knock-knock who's there? It's Black George Washington! This hot-spot is sure to answer the question, What?!? Plus it has outdoor human parking cones... (That thing where two jacked midgets paint themselves orange and you have to parallel park between them). Ok, maybe I got carried away, but you get the idea. Delicious (not-so-healthy) food priced right with a super friendly staff. It's worth going just for the burger alone. Hella-yum.

    (5)

  • Corbin F.

    Go. To. Ricky Bobby. Go. Like right now. I have never eaten so many delicious things from a single restaurant before. I believe everything here is locally sourced food as well which I like. The word I would most likely use to describe Ricky Bobby is: Savory The chicken sandwich is my favorite right now. HUGE and delicious. Comes with cucumber slaw on it and a great hot sauce. The burger is the best I have ever had. Hands down. It is massive and comes with bacon ground up in it. Cut it in half and do not bastardize it with ketchup or mustard or anything else until you first take a bit. I promise you will love it. The Pork Fries are piled high and coated in a nacho sauce - a nice little kick to it but each bite draws you in for another. The Lobster Mac and Cheese is a large portion and worth looking into as well. Really everything on the menu is the best of whatever I have had. The seating is large tables and feels very family-style. The staff are a bunch of awesome, down to earth guys who work very hard to make sure you enjoy your time there - they remember you if you visit enough and will always give a great suggestion. And they sometimes play movies up on a projector on the wall (without sound)

    (5)

  • Derek T.

    I've been here twice so far, and both times were good experiences. My favorite dish here is the lobster mac n' cheese. I usually don't like mac n' cheese, but I gave it a try since I love lobster. The dish is actually not made with macaroni, but with bow tie pasta. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente. The flavor of the lobster and cheese mixed really well. I got this both times I was here. I've also tried the crawshrimp grits, chicken drums, ribs, crab cake portobello, and sweet potato tots. I actually really liked the grits, though my friends didn't. I admit, it was lacking a little flavor, but I thought it was still good. The glazed chicken drums and ribs kind of threw me off, cause the flavor had an asian taste to it, which I wasn't hoping for. Both dishes weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either. Crab cake portobello was okay, but nothing special. I had high hopes for the sweet potato tots, but they weren't as good as I hoped. The service was interesting. The first time I went there, the waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. The second time, it took us 15 minutes to get just order in AFTER we waved him down. I had to ask him to refill our water after our glasses were empty for 15 minutes. And when we were about to leave, he knocked over almost everything in sight on the table next to us, from their beer to napkin holders. We had a feeling he was not sober... Besides that, I still give this place four stars cause the food is really good.

    (4)

  • Anton G.

    I'm really happy to see this place to transplant itself from their former location in the back of the Broken Record somewhere a bit closer to where the action is. It's also not a bar. However, everything they make is absolutely fantastic, and I want to come here again and again.

    (5)

  • Garrett B.

    Comfort food at its best! We had a party of 7 and there was only one item that wasn't amazingly good. We ordered the drumsticks and biscuits as appetizers. Both were amazing, and I actually ordered an additional batch of biscuits to take home! Our table had and shared the beef and bacon burger, jalapeño Mac and cheese, crispy pork sandwich, and someone ruined the flow of comfort food with a teriyaki bowl (like ordering a burger and a sushi restaurant). Burgers were AMAZING. Having spent 9 years in the south, I can tell you with certainty that THIS is comfort food. Paula Dean could learn something here. Juicy, cooked just as I asked (medium rare), and not over seasoned. Just the right amount decadence, but all of it made fresh. There is a huge difference between high calorie junk food, and freshly prepared (not out of an can) comfort food. It's heavy, but doesn't make you regret it the next day. Mac and cheese was very good along with the pork sandwich, but the burgers take the prize. I think the teriyaki bowl is just there for that friend we all have who has no concept of moderate splurging. Although I'd like to note that he ditched his bowl about 5min in to partake of all the other goodness on the table :). The only negative is the long wait to be seated, but that's to be expected for any great restaurant on a Saturday night.

    (5)

  • Arienne L.

    I've heard the hype for years and I finally made it in. Unlike most over hyped places in S. F. this is the "real deal". The sweet potato tots were great. The crawgrits were outstanding as was the veggie Mac n cheese. The peach salad was perfectly fresh and tasty. The stuffed bell pepper was not to my liking, but I was expecting a more traditional rendering. Thank you Rickybobby! I will be back!!

    (4)

  • Luke W.

    Pretty good overall experience and some solid dishes. The buratta was pretty good but not amazing. The sweet potatertots were well delicious.. The crawshrimp and grits were awesome, whereas the chicken leg was just mediocre. Lots of different flavors and very unique vibe. I'd go back again because I definitely want to try their mac n cheese and the prime rib dip. Beer and wine selection is pretty small though.

    (4)

  • Easwud C.

    Last time we went my wife was really pregnant. This time we had our nanny watching our ten month old daughter while our heart and arteries were screaming. Same Rickybobby, but slightly higher prices. Slightly higher in increments, but not percentage. Beers were $4 when they opened, now $6. Entrees are now edging up to $16. Food is still tasty, but is basic home food that will lose it's luster if the prices continue to edge upward. Service actually stood out this time as this waiter was just on it. The IPA floweth and never went dry until the end. That said, knocking it down a star as the value side of the equation is trending downward.

    (3)

  • Jim H.

    The food & service were GREAT! Everything we ordered was very, very good - - - made you want to order more just to take it home for left overs. The pork fries were to die for - - - the only down side was it really filled us up before the main entree arrived. Our group ordered crawshrimp grits, crispy pork tenderloin, and the prime rib dip. They were all very good. We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Johnny W.

    My first time in the Haight was actually here at Rickybobby! Came here with three friends about two months ago, and ordered just about half the menu: * Beef and Bacon Burger - While good, I still find the burgers at places like Super Duper, the now-long-closed Thermidor, and Box much tastier. But the ones here are also much better than a lot of other places I've been, so, if you want a burger, get a burger. * Crispy Pork Tendo Sandwich - That said, if you just want meat in a bun, get this instead. I was a little skeptical upon first seeing it, but, not only was it not nearly as bland or as dry as it looked, it was actually quite tasty! Still a tad on the dry side though. * Sweet Potatertots - I'm a little biased here, because, while I like sweet potatoes, I still prefer fried potatoes to be of the regular potato variety. That said, these were fried _just_ right, so, if you like fried sweet potatoes, give these a shot. * Pork Fries - Uhhh yes get this. Basically, pulled pork over curly fries. Delicious (though a bit too sweet after a while). * Crawshrimp Grits - While I usually enjoy grits, I wasn't a huge fan of this for some reason. I suspect either because I found it too cheesy, or, more likely, too soupy. * Biscuits and Gravy - Also just okay, for the same latter reason as above, with it being a bit too soggy for my preferences. A solid 3.5 stars. If you're in the area or nearby, definitely give them a shot. Especially if you're with a (small) group and can order a bunch of things! That said, the serving sizes are massive, so don't order too, too much. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Not accessible, unfortunately, with a handful of steps to get past. That said, if you don't mind being carried, the (predominantly male) staff was more than willing to help out. Bathroom - Didn't try, so no real comment, but I'm pretty sure the bathrooms were down another set of steps.

    (3)

  • Ben Z.

    Those nacho buffalo pork fries... ... Sorry! Got distracted. A buddy/coworker of mine took my girlfriend and I out here as a thank you for letting him stay at our place. ANYWAY, so my buddy took us here for food and it was probably the best thank you anyone could have given to us for our hospitality. I'd go back and cheat on my diet again for this place. ps Person who shall remain nameless, if you ever stumble upon this yelp review... i was jking! and if you don't, I SUPER wasn't.

    (5)

  • Melanie M.

    This place was really unique. I loved the atmosphere and the food but I wish they had more tables. We just missed the 6 o'clock seating time (when they first opened) and had to wait about an hour to get seated. Luckily the food made up for the wait. We got the pulled pork, the lobster mac n' cheese, the bacon burger, and the sweet potato tots. I REALLY loved everything but the sweet potato tots (and I had such high hopes!) The sweet potato tots weren't as sweet as I was expecting them to be and they were chunky because they were tator tots, but I wasn't a fan of the texture and I could only really enjoy them when I doused them in sauce. HOWEVER, the lobster mac 'n cheese was so well flavored with sharp cheeses and good chunks of lobster. The bacon burger with the bacon ground into the beef was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The bacon gave it a new saltiness and the burger was cooked really well. Lastly, the pulled pork was a solid juicy pork. I will definitely go back and get my burger and mac 'n cheese but next time I will go right at 6 or expect to wait at least an hour.

    (4)

  • Monica W.

    Soooo happy I finally got to try Rickybobby. Went to broken record only to find out the kitchen moved. I was determined to find out where they moved to and when my friend told me their new location, we made it a mission to come try. We came here right when they opened so there wasn't a wait but the place filled up fast! By the time we left, there was a line. We ordered the crawfish and grits, beef lasagna, and sweet potato tots. I was really looking forward to trying their lobster mac and cheese but it wasn't on the menu that night. Out of the three, my favorite was the beef short rib lasagna. The crawfish and grit was good too but a little too soupy for my liking. Will come back to try the mac and cheese soon!

    (4)

  • Dilly M.

    Good selection of food items, a few sandwiches (including the bacon burger), some salads and a few other plates. It all looked and tasted good. The chicken parm sandwich was outstanding. Just wish they would give you a side with the sandwiches.

    (4)

  • Jay C.

    Checked this place out because we wanted to be around Haight-Ashbury, and also because of the reviews on Yelp. Went last week, 2/12/13, and wow, talk about crowded. Seating is hard if you want a little bit of space from the next party. The bench seating is good for groups of 4+ though. Service was good, even though we had to wait a bit, our hosts made sure to serve us some drinks during our wait. Added bonus, they were playing Stand By Me, with subtitles during dinner :) What we ordered: Drinks: Green Flash IPA Appetizers: Sweetpatater tots, with ketchup and house ranch: ok, not as great as it sounds. I kept expecting the saltier potato /hash brown taste. Entree 1: Beef & Bacon burger: bacon ground with the beef...ahhhmmaazzing! It's like the bacon flavor was evenly distributed throughout the whole patty. Definitely made it more tasty. Served medium-rare, and very juicy. Would order this again. Entree 2: Lobster Risotto cakes, *night's special: cakes were a little dry and tough, not nice and crispy/flakey. For being the night's special, expected a little more in flavor. Regretted not ordering the crab bisque. The person next to me ordered it, and it looked delicious! Looked like a large bowl of creamy tomato sound with lots of toasty bread and bits of crab. Mannnn I should have went with my instincts!

    (4)

  • Roman I.

    I love coming to this place, have been here twice gotten the pork fries and burger both times and can't wait to come back.

    (4)

  • KA K.

    Based on 4.5. I had a ridiculously amazing meal at Rickybobby's. Beer list is honestly sup-par. Don't come expecting to be blown away. Food wise, I talked my partner into getting two main courses and splitting an entree, which I am very pleased we did otherwise I might have sung a different tune as I left. Pork Fries- So delicious. Basic curly fries with well cooked pork belly, hot sauce, and a really tasty cheese sauce. They didn't last long. Burger- it was very good and well worth the price. the meat quality was really choice. I wish it were just one wide patty instead of two really thick small patties. Either way, the salty bacon mixed in with the beef was great. Chicken parm- AH! This by far made up for any parts of the burger I though was mediocre and we almost didn't get it! The fresh basil was perfect, the chicken moist and the breading crispy. The sausage put on top added a nice spicy note to the flavor. Plus, the cheese tasted like it were cooked under an oven slighlty to allow it to brown in a few places. It was a perfect sandwich. Portions are sizeable! I'd have been perfectly stuffed with splitting an entree and the pork fries with another person, but am more than content to have ordered as much as we did because the bill was more than reasonable at the end of the meal. I'm already planning another trip to try the asparagus with hollandaise and cured salmon before it is out of season!

    (5)

  • Meg N.

    Wow, these guys are real assholes.

    (1)

  • Amy F.

    Waited 45 minutes. Kitchen lost an app. Fine. By the time the server came around to tell him we were ordering our entrees anyway. We ordered two burgers. Kitchen brought one but not the other. Inexcusable. Waiter tried to make excuses -"have you ever worked in a restaurant before!?" Why yes, sir, and we never lost two orders at one table. Thanks but no thanks-this was the worst service I've experienced in the two years living in SF. Beware!

    (1)

  • Chelsea A.

    Sweet potatertots and biscuits and gravy? Yes, please! Came here on a Friday night, was seated promptly, and enjoyed a lovely meal of comfort food. It's definitely a lot of food - but those biscuits and gravy were just as good the next day, if not better!

    (4)

  • Brett S.

    Probably the worst customer experience I've ever had in the city. It went beyond simply "Bad Service" and into the realm of being disheartening to think that people with such bad attitudes could ever profit in this city. Plenty of places to get similar food. I'd recommend any of them over this. I've had nothing but good experiences with the Broken Record. I wonder where this one went wrong.

    (1)

  • Vijay R.

    I love the upscale down-home food hear. The pulled pork has such great heat from the haberno sauce, without losing the flavor of the pork. We were really impressed with the spicy craw-shrimp and grits. The sausage in the grits and the heat from the sauce make this so good. How to dull the heat? Dunk one of the sweet potato tots in ranch and keep going. The pecan pie was a little burnt, but a perfect ending to our meal along with their killer ice cream. I love having this new joint a few block from my apartment. Hope these guys keep it up!!

    (5)

  • J D.

    This is SO DISAPPOINTING! Sadly, this is just another one of the many overly-hyped, poorly run, bland restaurants to pop up in the City lately. This is a mediocre fast food place masquerading as kitschy cuisine. Everything has a cheap/penny pinching feel to it. From the bare-bones design to the terrible location. Cheap, uncomfortable wooden benches and awkward stools. Plastic baskets. Tiny metal ramekins of store-bought ranch dressing. Toothpicks as forks? Here is what we ordered: Beef and Bacon Burger $10 (Yep. Bacon flavor, that's about it. Under-seasoned.) Chicken Parm Sandwich $10 (No flavor at all. Maybe they should add bacon.) Sweet Potatertots $6 (Strange, pasty little orange pellets. Imagine rabbit droppings.) French Fries Basket w/ ranch $5 (Cold, boring, frozen shoestring things.) Nondescript red wine $8 (Might as well; it's not as if you will be offered water.) Green Flash IPA draft $5 (At least it was cold.) Everything was under seasoned, flavorless, tasteless, and in the case of the Sweet Potatertots, just plain disgusting. A lot is said about the bacon in the hamburger meat. And? Yep, it tastes like bacon. That's it. No seasoning, no depth of flavor. No culinary skill. Just goes to show you can start with quality ingredients and ruin them with banality and carelessness. Others have mentioned the "forgetfulness" of the staff. We totally agree. The food comes up randomly as they get to it, often arriving cold. We had to ask twice for side places, and a knife & fork (sorry, gang, a toothpick is NOT a proper dining utensil.) And not once did anyone ask if everything was okay, or if we wanted another round of drinks. Hey restauranteurs, here's a tip: If you hire incompetent hipster staff and servers, your sales suffer. They are just throwing away potential sales and tips. Maybe the place was just having a bad night? We'll never know. We ate and got out as quickly as we could. What a major disappointment. We won't be back.

    (2)

  • Aaron S.

    This place is so good. Beef N Bacon Burger A+ Sweet Potato Tots A+ Pork Waffle Fries A+ Mac N Cheese A+

    (5)

  • Catherine L.

    Hands down the best mac and cheese I have had in the past 10 years. Shoveled the carb heaven smothered in cheese into my mouth heaping spoonful by spoonful. How was it delicious? No idea. Could have been the macaroni was perfectly cooked and the combination of cheeses and "stringiness" was delightful. Tater nachoes were pretty delicious too. Smothered with melted cheese, dolloped with sour cream - cant go wrong. Ended the pretty amazing meal with the oreo bread pudding. WOW. Carbs on carbs on heavenly carbs. Will glady be back. They will not seat you until your entire party is at the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Abel B.

    Came here drunk and loved it but I had to return to verify this sober! Beef & Bacon Burger - Now this is a Burger. This isn't some fancy burger but it's a damn good BURGER. It's the real deal burger. *drops mic* Pork Waffle Fries - Now this s*** will blow your mind. They give you enough for 3-4 people. Pork has a little kick to it but it's flavorful!

    (4)

  • Ed U.

    I've been avoiding this place for...well, since it opened. I just didn't think a business named after Will Ferrell's NASCAR-driving moron in "Talladega Nights" sounded worthwhile since it struck me as a drunk frat boy fantasy. And in a way, it is. Co-owners James Moisey and Shane LaValley opened it a couple of years ago after serving time as the pop-up chefs at Broken Record, a dive whiskey bar that featured a back room where you could gorge on cheeky faux-white-trash creations like Duck Confit Potato Skins and Lobster Mac n' Cheese. I liked it because Guy Fieri did such a good job of positioning the appetizing artery-clogging food as can't-miss vittles (review: bit.ly/1KfhAH6 ). So I got over my long-standing hesitation and tried it late one evening. Oh yeah, I remember when this location was a satisfying Indian place called Rotee several years ago, but when I entered, it had a completely different vibe. Loud and young with seating available at large tables. Certainly not an ideal set-up for a solitary diner looking to eat in...well, solitude. It was nearly full except for one table where a couple of young hipsters heaved a sigh when I was seated with them. I guess I brought the coolness factor down considerably. I smiled at them with an uncertainty reflective of a wallflower adolescence and immediately turned my head to look at the chalkboard menu. There was no sign of the audacious dishes I remembered from Broken Record, mostly bar bites with entree prices attached (photo: bit.ly/1Km99qd ). I bypassed their more famous Beef & Bacon Burger for the $13 All-Beef Burger since it had more fashion-forward ingredients like heirloom tomato slices, creamy fontina cheese and truffle mayo (photo: bit.ly/1KpjMgD ). What came out was quite juicy but almost excessively so as it quickly got sloppy to pick up with confidence. It really turned the bun into something of a wet rag despite being toasted, and the whole point of using heirlooms and truffles got lost in the execution. Still, it's hard to knock a burger that tries that hard. It was overshadowed by the $6 basket of Sweet Potatertots, a creative take on tater tots, lightly crisped and accompanied by ketchup and ranch dressing (photo: bit.ly/1NCeu3G ). Highly addictive but overwhelming in quantity. Half of them came home with me. The hipsterati were on their own. FOOD - 3 stars...burger didn't do it for me but those potatertots were like crack AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...party on, dudes SERVICE - 3.5 stars...young staff was much nicer than the customers TOTAL - 3 stars..."If you ain't first, you're last." -- Ricky Bobby

    (3)

  • Jordan C.

    Amazing. Really good. We shared the pork waffle fries...so so good...almost was full after half of that...but still wolfed down half my bacon and beef burger. The combination was well balanced so wasn't too salty. Served on an excellent brioche style bun. I will certainly come back to try the other goodies that will guarantee an early heart attack. Also service was great and friendly

    (5)

  • Earl G.

    Kinda like the best and worst gastropub you'll go to. It's the best because their whole menu is pretty legit. It's elevated bar food. Great for groups with their picnic style tables. The worst because their beer menu is surprisingly mediocre. 7-11 has a better selection of beer. It's the worst because this location is a MF to get too and parking especially in this 'hood is a bitch x 10. Me and the boys came here after hitting up some indoor batting cages. We literally ordered everything off the menu so we could share family style that the table next to us gave us weird looks. Their green chili cheeseburger ($13) was on point with the New Mexico hatch chillies. You can taste the bacon that they grind into their patty. Good size burger, none of that Umami burger slider shit over here. Definitely top 3 burger in the city. Other standouts....... 1. Crawfish grits - rich, creamy, flavorful and I'm not even a crawfish guy. 2. Pork fries - like the 'Merican version of carne asada fries except sub in pulled pork and waffle fries. I like how how they plant an American flag on top, instead of landing on the moon, we landed on this huge mound of tasty goodness. So good you'll wanna grow a mullet. Finished everything off with their cinnamon toast crunch sundae. Hell yeahhh MF!

    (4)

  • Kimia M.

    Great service and menu, but food just isnt on point. The meat they use for the burgers is good quality but the flavor is completely masked by all the strong flavors. Truffle mayo is way too strong, it overpowers the meat and the fontina cheese. The presentation of the burger was nice, but for $13 i think they could have added a side like fries or tots. Also, ambience is super casual with communal style tables, but i dont think the prices reflect that. If i returned i would order the burger with everything on the side, it has potential. Again, great service and thats probably what gave this review 3 stars instead of 2!

    (3)

  • Sean B.

    Absolutely fantastic place. Cute little gastropub vibe, delicious food, and friendly service. This is the type of place people would think of if you said "I want to take you to a cute little gastropub in San Francisco"...

    (5)

  • Gabriel A.

    Came here received a very negative vibe. Was ignored,had to approached the waiter/guy. Look or be from out of town in order to be served here. Can't be tooo urban here. We didn't even bother with the food and left within minutes.

    (2)

  • Ning T.

    My mouth is still watering from the crawshrimp grits and pork fries. This was a beautiful little restaurant with excellent service. We came in at 6pm on a Tuesday. The crawshrimp grits were full of crawshrimp, a rarity with most seafood dishes. The pork was succulently barbecued. The portions were just right. I was craving some southern cooking and this hit the spot!

    (5)

  • Edna C.

    I like to feel pretend that I know all the hidden gems in the city (and in all other cities), but I must give credit to the boo for always being on the hunt for new places to satisfy my Elitist appetite. Sometimes I feel so high maintenance o^.^o We arrived around 7pm on a Friday, which is essentially a death sentence for SF. (Or maybe that's just for the places that I pick because I jump on the Yelp bandwagon and end up in the popular packed-like-sardines spots) It wasn't too crowded and there was no wait for a table--their layout of communal tables has great utility in seating people, and it's actually not that awkward. Plus, you can see what other people order and see what looks tasty! The menu essentially consists of upscale comfort food. It's a nice twist on Southern food; you could tell that thought was put into creating specialties and it is not the standard fried chicken-grits-jambalaya menu of Southern food where you get full after eating half the fried chicken. Rickybobby's has unique renditions--it was a difficult decision so we had to forfeit the pulled pork fries and the sweet potatertots because we already had 3 entrees for 2 people :x (++) Crab cake & Asparagus, $14 (old bay aioli, cherry toms, meyer lemon vinaigrette): I'm usually not too crazy about crab cakes or fried food in general, but this was perfection on a plate. The thin panko crispy layer contrasted the fluffy, flavorful interior, one-upped with the savory aioli sauce. The grilled asparagus and cherry tomatoes were on point and as memorable as the crab cake. (++) Lobster Diavolo $18 (penne pasta, mozzarella, peas, crispy bacon, spicy cream sauce): Sorry Boston, but lobsta mac n cheese makes lobster rolls look lacking. The spicy cream sauce has quite a kick; together with the earthy touch of peas and the ultimate comfort food known as bacon, there is a lot of dimension added to the lobster mac n cheese. They do not skimp on the lobster either; there's a satisfying amount of lobster meat chunks. (++) Crawshrimp Grits $15 (fiery shrimp broth, cheesy grits, house pork sausage): Honestly I've always been afraid to try grits because to me it sounded like savory oatmeal. (But when the boo suggests something, you don't say no; indeed it turned out to be very delicious) The grits had an interesting and amazing fluffiness reminding me of tofu or Asian rice porridge only more flavorful from the crawfish and the spices. There are a lot of toppings on top, so you need to mix it up like bibimbap. Costs a bit of $ but definitely worth it, and it could easily be marked up had this been at some fancy gastropub featured on SF Thrillist. RICKYBOBBY. For some reason we keep thinking it's Rickyhobby, perhaps because the food is so good it seems like someone's hobby, crafted with passion and perfected over time. Easily accessible by N Judah, vintage decor with campfire lamps and bold artwork, friendly servers, creative food, and SHO DELISH!

    (5)

  • An Y.

    Very Amurrica. Liked: - Crawshrimp Grits - Sweet Potater Tots - Jalapeno Mac 'n Cheese Bleh: - Pork Fries (too salty) - Spicy Pork Rice Bowl (below Panda Express) Casual type o' place.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    As a recent transplant to San Francisco, I have a handful of "1-a-week" goals. 1 new burrito each week, 1 new Asian restaurant each week...you get the picture. As a burger-chomping Midwesterner that's spent time living in St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Houston - all of which I'd consider great, self-proclaimed "burger towns" - my personal favorite weekly goal is likely my 1 new burger-a-week challenge! Having heard that Rickybobby's signature "Beef & Bacon Burger" was a must-have, I'd been looking forward to this one for quite some time. Rickybobby is not what you'd expect from a place sharing the same name as the main character in Talladega Nights. To cite a running gag in the film, this ain't no Applebee's! While the joint specializes in Southern fare with a modern twist, it definitely feels like a polished SF establishment vs. an Alabama ice house. The dill-infused house ranch is enough to give this place a good review. Forget ketchup here! This dipping sauce is all you need for your side of fries. However, the Beef & Bacon Burger or one of the other entrees is more likely the reason you're coming here. The beef-and-bacon-combined patty is a great concept - grounding both together before even throwing them on the grill - but even with the house mayo, it's still just an average burger. Don't get me wrong, it's good, but not a standout among other bacon-centric burgers. For a little urban Southern hospitality with Bay Area flare - and a great place to get a good base of food before heading across the street to Toronado for some craft beer - Rickybobby is a no-brainer in Lower Haight.

    (3)

  • Mike L.

    I've actually had this one ready to post for a while now, but I had been planning on saving it for my 900th review. Obviously that plan changed, but the fact I was saving it should tell you just as much about how I feel as my actual review. Even then, I still feel like this might be a little premature. Not because I'm undecided on anything, but because I don't have many dishes to write about (read: I wish I tried more things!). Following in the footsteps of Broken Record, Rickbobby offers up a full, gastropub menu of delights to enjoy. I can't say for sure since I've never been to the former, but the food is exactly the same as I understand it. In any case, rest assured, there are awesome eats to be had - burgers, sandwiches, mac n cheese, fries, and so much more. -- GARLIC FRIES ( yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… ) The order was huge and the fries were both crispy and garlicky. If anything, they might have actually been a little too garlicky. Still, I would rather have too much than not enough. I just wish we had gotten it with some Parmesan cheese! -- LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE ( yelp.com/biz_photos/rick… ) I'm not sure if it's still on the menu (seasonal?), but it's definitely worth a go if you see it. So much cheesy goodness! There could have been a little more lobster, but the chunks that were in there were really meaty. Since Rickybobby isn't all that large, and because they're just so darn popular, expect a wait for a table on any given night. However, it's worth it. Delicious food, friendly staff, and beer! Oh the beer...as if I needed even more reason to come back one day. Four stars for now, but perhaps an upgrade to five once I get to try more things!

    (4)

  • Josh M.

    There are a slew of reasons why I completely enjoyed my Rickybobby experience. Name recognition alone, the Dubs taking game 1 of the Finals, the hipster kids at the table who were full of (incorrect) historical info on the Poboy: take your pick. I am entirely certain that the Burger was the highlight though! Mayo and catsup, melty-cheese, a fluffy bun that can stand up to the juiciness of the meat, and not too much for toppings; pickles and onions on the side. That was Rickybobby's recipe for success. Points for: keeping it simple and not overloading the damn thing with toppings! Also, they solved the lettuce conundrum by skipping it all together....genius? Maybe.... ...and the sweet potato tots, I can't forget the tots. I don't even like tots! A must try, and there were so many! I lucked out and caught a rare slow period, but I would definitely wait in line for another burger!

    (5)

  • Brianna M.

    Bomb dot com!!!! Their bacon burger is so amazing!!! It's seriously juicy cheesy goodness !! Also their pork fries is a must !!!!! I mean how do you not want tender juicy BBQ pulled pork over waffle fries with cheese sauce, hot sauce and sour cream!!!!???? Hello !

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Mmm, this is a tasty burger! Actually I will admit this is the best burger I've had in the city. Granted I'm limited to Super Duper (also great), Magnolia's Pub Burger, and probably a few other places while drunk, but this definitely takes the award. It was a hot day - most of the bars had their doors open and it was still balmy, Dolores Park was as packed as an outdoor festival without the festival, and the Creamery even had a line for the prepackaged goods. But after golf, walking, and beer, my buddy and I wanted a burger, and we weren't going to settle for anything less than the best in the City. But with time to kill, we grabbed a pint and Nickies. We walked in and initially confused at the seating arrangement until the staff grabbed us and sat us - expect to share tables unless you are in a group of 4+. The menu is featured above the small kitchen, but every item sounds delicious: Beef & Bacon Burger, CrawShrimp & Grits, short rib rice bowl. Pork Fries: We started with these patriotic palette pleasers, swimming in buffalo and cheese sauce. Really good. Beef & Bacon Burger: Two patties of mixed together beef and bacon. White american cheese melted to cover the patties. Tasty house mayo and ketchup. The bun topped with butter and toasted just perfectly so the edges are crispy the way a bun should be. Wow. Now part of me is regretting I wasn't as inebriated (pick your poison) because this is the ultimate hangover burger. But even only buzzed this was a great burger. And huge! I am never a one to cut a burger in half, but I had to with this. It was good, and even the next day was fine. I would love to come back and try a few other items, probably splitting the burger, but if you come you definitely have to try this on the first go round. Staff and service was helpful and friendly. It was early though, so I can see this place getting mobbed at certain hours.

    (4)

  • Elena N.

    I was craving a burger. After searching Yelp and reading a bunch of reviews, the roommate and I decided on Rickybobby. Plus, I've had it bookmarked for some time. We got there a little before 6pm and ordered take out. *Anchor steam ($6) I had this while waiting for our take out order. *Pork fries ($13): waffle fries, nacho cheese, buffalo sauce, pulled pork I thought the pulled pork was too sweet. I counteracted it with a bunch of hot sauce. I loved the nacho cheese though. So rich and creamy! *Beef & bacon burger ($13): angus beef & zoe's bacon (ground together), shaved onion, ketchup, house mayo, american cheese I roommate thought it was okay, but I enjoyed it. The bacon added a nice richness to the patty. *Broccoli au gratin ($9): roasted potatoes, cauliflower, smoked gouda, parmesan I love vegetables and I love potatoes au gratin. Mix it together and I'm a happy girl! *Crab melt & tomato soup ($15): picked Maryland blue crab, grilled Texas toast & cheese, dip Lots of crab! I think the roommate liked this more than the burger. Melty, cheesy and great with the tomato soup! After seeing all the lobster mac & cheese pix, I really wanted that dish. Sadly, they didn't have it last week. Hopefully, I'll get to try it one day!

    (4)

  • Aaron Y.

    Always an awesome meal! I've had so many things on their menu and a couple of their menu items that change from time to time! The food is consistently awesome and the service is very friendly. There are a few things I can recommend: Pork fries. Every time! The buffalo sauce with green onions and loads of pork on seasoned criss-cut fries are a MUST! The crawshrimp and grits. You get a whole lot of crawfish and shrimp in this tasty dish. The bacon/beef burger. One of the few places in the Bay that do a half bacon/half beef burger patty and they do it very well! A lot of people go for the sweet potato tots, but I think you can pass on them. Just go for whatever Mac and cheese they have on the menu. They swapped out the lobster mac and cheese for the jalapeno mac and cheese. Both are sooooo good!! I suggest coming early to get a table or you'll be waiting. They don't take reservations! They do project a movie inside, but you can't hear it. They were showing Back to the Future II last time I went. Awesome!

    (5)

  • Lai-Nin W.

    This place was amazing. I had the grits and it was probably the best thing I've ever eaten. My best friend swears that these biscuits are the best SHE'S ever had. A really fun atmosphere (though the restaurant is smaller than you'd expect, and you should also expect to sit family style with folks you don't know-- which can be super fun!) but try to get here early-ish on the weekends or you are going to wait FOREVER for a table. It was a delicious experience. Will definitely come back ( also, yay for bottles of specials on bottles of sparkling wine when I was there).

    (5)

  • Victoria T.

    What can I say about this place?! It's amazing on all levels, we've followed these guys from Broken Record and their food never disappoints. I don't think we've had one thing on the menu we didn't love. The Beef and Bacon Burger is highly recommended and the Pork Fries. These two staples on the menu are our favorites along with seasonal items that are rotated. Staff is great, easy going and attentive. Just be prepared when you arrive because they won't seat you if your whole party isn't there, understandable because it's all communal sitting.

    (5)

  • Ryan J.

    Went on a date here since the reviews were good and we both haven't tried it. The place is quite small, but it definitely has a cozy feel to it. The menu is written on a board for everyone to see. We both shared the Pork Fries, Jalapeno Pork Mac n Cheese, & Chicken Parm sandwich which were delicious! They mix jalapenos (without the seeds) into the Mac n Cheese to allow the flavor instead of the heat to come through which was perfect since my date didn't want it to be too spicy. The pulled pork on top was very juicy and really made it outstanding! The Pork Fries were my favorite! It's a bed of crispy waffle fries covered in nacho cheese, drizzled with buffalo sauce, topped with pulled pork and green onions! Wow such bold flavors and textures. This is for sure a must! The tangy/spicy buffalo sauce went perfectly with the cheese and the pork. Plus there was enough toppings to go with each fry. Yasss! The Chicken Parm Sandwich was soo yummy! A perfectly golden brown chicken topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, & fresh basil all on a nicely toasted bun. The portions were so big we just couldn't eat it all even though we wanted to! The only downside to this is the parking and it can get quite hot inside, but it's SF. Overall, the food is BOMB, the service is spectacular, and the price is worth it considering the size of their portions plus it's SF. I will definitely be coming back here!

    (5)

  • Samantha C.

    We usually come right when they open so there isn't a wait. By the time we leave, the place is usually close to full. You must order the sweet potatertots and jalapeño mac n cheese! The sweet potatertots are crispy and sweet and they are perfect in every way possible. Mac n cheese is ooey gooey cheesy but it gets a little too heavy. Mine and my BF's favorite dish is their crab melt and it's amazing. The Texas toast, cheese, and generous chunks of crab meat was amazing and it goes so well with their tomato soup. We've also tried their pork fries, which were just okay, it had too much sauce and toppings going on. Their crab cakes and asparagus, and burger were descent too, but nothing too memorable. The guys that work there are nice and friendly. Food also comes out fairly quickly.

    (4)

  • Julia N.

    Rickybobby still gets a solid 4 stars in my book! Probably even 4.5! I came with a friend around 7pm on a Friday night, and there were a few groups waiting to get seated. Keep in mind: they seat groups on a first-come, first-serve basis, and your whole group needs to be there. Lucky for us, neither group had everyone there, and since there were only two of us, we got seated immediately upon arrival. The setup is multiple large tables with benches, so smaller groups will likely be sitting next to some strangers. This time I got the pork fries, which were delicious. The BBQ pork on top was tender, and the fries themselves were, well, waffle fries (I.e., amazing). The chocolate chip cookie sundae was also a delight, but even though we shared the dessert, we had a hard time finishing the whole thing because we were full from our entrées! Definitely a cool place to go, and smaller groups will have a better chance of being seated with no reservations/wait.

    (4)

  • Clarence A.

    I thought this would some of spin off from the movie Talledega Nights, but it was not, it was much better, annual DWD (dinner with dudes) 4 dudes big appetites so let me down to the grit and let you know everything we sampled Lets just say we over ordered...kinda...but we finished everything so maybe we needed to order more... 2 fairly large biscuits with honeyish buttered sauce - One of the best biscuits I have tried in a long time, that sauce though that they offer, pure genius!!! fluffy on the border of flaky for the biscuits Pork Fries - how can you say not to that??? waffle cut fries, nacho cheese, buffalo sauce, pulled pork. Waffle cut, on some super crunch some already slight tenderness due to the nacho cheese if not the pulled pork, if you are calorie counting here you just FAILED, these are so bad but so dam delicious the pork was tender and juicy and there was plenty of it spread out on this dish, try and grab one whole and hope it does not break on the way to your mouth. Crawshrimp Grits - spicy shrimp broth, grits, country sausage - let me just say this dish was heavy, had heat as the menu stated I would order this again. Green Chile Burger - the beef and bacon patty was a good mesh of flavorful, the green chile gave the burger a slight bitterness but cheddar kinda muted the bitterness, the bun with the mayo side of course I ate the bottom left it to the side so I could make room for more food haha Beef & Bacon Burger - Kinda of the same as the green chile burger, just no green chile, I actually prefer the green chile burger Jalapeno Cheddar Mac n Cheese with added meatballs - not a real fan of mac n cheese, although I did sample it, again not on my list to order again simply cause i'm not a fan of mac and cheese Crispy Shrimp Po Boy - there was crab salad mayonnaise?? the shrimp were huge and hard a crunch to them, the slaw for me was tad too much so I picked it off, the bun was ovalish in shape again only ate the side of bread that had the mayo on it, Not my favorite of the dishes but if ordered with a group I would suggest it over the mac n cheese since we didn't think we ordered enough we all had a slice of bacon - burnt ends, semi thick, and of course who doesn't like bacon??? Dessert - Cinnamon Toast Crunch Sundae !!! take your normal box of cinnamon toast crunch then add ice cream... Jesus diabetics can go into shock after having this dish, was it good? despite being slightly lactose I sampled it and after the 3rd spoon full I had to walk away, because I would have finished the bowl. food ***** everything is good that we tried service ***** yes we ordered allot, yes we finished it all, yes the staff approved!!! price $$ ambiance ***** long tables, shared tables!!, very large pictures on the wall, one with a seagull not really getting the art but it was homey and loud in there.

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    This place is awesome! Something as simple as biscuit with butter/honey is so dam good. You gotta give them 5 stars. Had the pulled pork mac and cheese, cheese burgers, lamb dip sandwich, sweet potatoes tater tots, all are very very good! Service - super nice! This is one place you'll go home full for sure.

    (5)

  • Priya S.

    One of the best Southern restaurants in SF! Absolutely every dish was blasphemously delicious. The restaurant itself is casual, local and exudes a neighborhood vibe. The service is friendly and to the point. And the prices are totally under-market given the quality and quantity. Now here are the items I recommend ordering: 1. The beef and bacon burger - such a solid burger cooked to perfection 2. Jalepeno mac & cheese - one of the best mac & cheeses I've ever had! Perfect breaded crust with such a creamy texture and overwhelming flavor 3. Pork waffle fries - one of kind with pulled pork and buffalo sauce 4. Crawshrimp grits - not the best shrimp & grits I've had (the best was in Front Porch) but still solid. A little too heavy on the seafood flavor for my liking 5. Chocolate croissant bread pudding - need I say more?! The wine bottles are very reasonably priced ($8/glass and ~$30 per bottle) and delicious for that price range. So on your next trek to Lower Haight, squeeze in some time to get your Southern fix at Rickybobby! Happy Eating, Yelpers!

    (5)

  • Lisa H.

    My husband and I came on Friday pretty close to opening, and I'm glad we did because it got pretty crowded pretty quick. The seating was "family style", you did have to check in before you sat down, but once you were seated, it did not mean you would get the table to yourself. The menu is written on a chalkboard, and we were sitting on the opposite side of the restaurant, it's a little hard to see (I know they wrote in big handwriting), but it would nice if they had a few printed menus on the tables (I'm talking basic computer paper....no frills). We ordered the pork fries....wow, I love the use of waffle fries, and the sauce...no words, just amazing. I ordered the crab melt with tomato soup.....AMAZING!! I loved how even though my sandwich was cut diagonally (like a grilled cheese should be) that the exposed edges of the sandwich were grilled, the extra touch makes all the difference! I was full after eating half my sandwich, but this was one of those sandwiches where you wanted to keep eating, because it was just that good. Fortunately, I found room for it later that night when I got home. My husband got the bacon hamburger, and although the meat was savory, this was our letdown of the night. It needed some more crunch, just something extra, because the hamburger seemed lacking is flavor, by only having the meat and cheese. Maybe some grilled onions....ruffles chips for crunch...pickles already on....or the basic lettuce and heirloom tomato. We did not get dessert because we already had plans to go to Schulzies, but I wish we had had dessert here, because I really wanted to try the oreo bread pudding! The pecan pie dessert looked pretty good too from the pictures. Yum!

    (4)

  • Kate M.

    The price - vibe - food quality matrix is just right. I am never disappointed by the biscuits. It's always the right mix of busy but usually has a free table right away or a very reasonable wait for 2-3 people (bigger groups might have to wait longer, though).

    (5)

  • Silly G.

    Amazing. Everything had a kick to it flavors were busting from all different directions. Jalapeño Mac and cheese. Amazing. Pork fries were poppin! Shrimp po boy yum!!! Chicken parmesan had unexpected kick. Lobster crab Diablo well we know what Diablo stands for. Advice make sure ur water is full before u start and ask for a refill. Definitely will be back. Portion size is very generous. Not a place for basic b%#^*¥~

    (4)

  • Samantha L.

    In preparation for the long line, i got there early ready to stake my spot to get in for the first round of seating. It was a bit rainy that day and must have discouraged potential diners because I was the first in line! They were great and let me in a little earlier to order a drink and stay out of the cold wind. I gladly ordered a glass of wine while waiting for my friend (who i'm so glad suggested this place). Beef and Bacon Burger. They offer a bacon bacon burger (the difference being pork belly and a beef/bacon patty versus 2 beef/bacon patties). Went with the crowd favorite and had the original. It's flavorful without being too salty. It's just a good burger with nothing fancy. Prime Rib with FRENCH ONION DIP. It just sounds better than regular au jus and i fully believe it is. We didn't leave a drop. This was my favorite and i'm determined to try and replicate this at home. Jalapeno Mac n Cheese with Pulled Pork (+ $3). I couldn't take my phone out of my pocket fast enough. On top of an already large serving of mac n cheese was sauced pulled pork. The jalapeno heat was faint and this was pretty rich on top of the burger and prime rib. Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Strawberries. This is probably the only one i wasn't too impressed with. It truly tasted just like a warm chocolate croissant with extra chocolate. Sounds great but dried out quickly. I so regret not getting the short rib stroganoff that i will be back asap :)

    (5)

  • Barry O.

    This place came highly recommended. I was a little taken a back by it's small size and plain decor- but no points lost as a result. The menu offered plenty of not so healthy but delicious options. Sadly they were not quite as tasty as they were fattening. I was very disappointed by the bacon burger and the lamb drip sandwich was just ok. Service was friendly but a little slow due to business. Cost is reasonable. Worth a try as it is a little different, but certainly not one that I'll routinely go back to.

    (3)

  • Trina N.

    Came here on a busy Saturday night w/ hungry stomachs, & boy, everything that my bf & I ordered; we were absolutely amazed! Shared the Sweet Potato Tots & Pork Fries which were both delicious. I love Sweet Potato, so these were very good & cooked well. Pork Fries w/ the thick-cut waffle fries, tender pork, cheese & buffalo sauce, and green onions was out of this world. Def recommend trying! Buttt the winner of the night was the Beef&Bacon Burger. When I took my first bite, I literally rolled my eyes by how amazing it was. Big portion packed w/ flavors & cooked medium rare which made me love it even more. Only downside is that I barely tasted the bacon, but it was still delicious. Overall, I thought the food was great here! Would def come back to try out their other stuff

    (5)

  • Mallery O.

    Great service but it can get crowded so be open to possibly be having some extra seat mates. Interesting menu that varies every now and then so prepare to play it by ear or listen to the opinions of servers. I shared the beef & bacon burger, garlic fries, & pulled pork fries which were a bit pricey but definitely tasty!

    (4)

  • Dipesh G.

    Pros - Most of the food is pretty darn good - The desserts are decent - Take credit cards Cons - No take out orders on the weekends

    (5)

  • Brian S.

    Pork fries. Bacon burger. Chicken drums. Tots. Cheyah!! This is actually the neighborhood where I grew up, so it will always be dear to me. So hearing about this place opening up on Haight, I had been excited to try it for some time even though I had never actually been to Broken Record. Overall Rickybobby didn't do much to disappoint. The only negative really was that the service left a little to be desired (long wait, forgetful staff, frazzled waiter), but I'll give them a pass because it was a busy night and they were working in some new people. Once we sat down it was ALL GOOD. I mean I crushed the bacon burger in a matter of minutes, it was stupid good. Tender, flavorful, juicy, and got better with every bite. Best thing I've eaten in weeks. I'd recommend the tots too - they were almost as good! And you don't even wanna know how fast the pork fries were gone. Anything that's covered in shredded pork, cheese & buffalo sauce is good with me anyday. So dank. Overall this is a cool spot. Lots of savory food in a casual setting, and you can't beat that it only adds to the growing list of delicious restaurants in the Lower Haight. I hope this place is here to stay.

    (4)

  • Sylvia L.

    These guys do comfort food RIGHT. It's not just good because things are fried or cheesy (like a lot of other comfort food places - which always get high reviews because... let's just face it, it's really hard to hate on fries or chicken tenders), but Ricky Bobby scales it up a few notches. Pork Fries - 5 stars - FAVORITE. I don't know how they slow cooked this pork. I've made pulled pork and had some pretty damn good pulled pork before, but this is my favorite one. The pork melts in your mouth and was tangy, sweet, and juicy. Add to that a creamy nacho cheese and crunchy waffle fries it's a winner. Warm Buttermilk Biscuits - 5 stars. If you like Honey Toast (common "dessert" in Japan and Korea), then you're going to LOVE this. What comes out are two lightly fried buttermilk biscuits that are ooey gooey warm inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. The two biscuits come with a central dipping sauce of butter mixed with honey. Or you can totally just treat this like Honey Toast and grab the bowl of butter/honey mix and pour it over your biscuit. Savory-sweet decadent deliciousness. Buffalo Chicken - 4 stars - this comes not fried (but actually kinda refreshingly "healthy"... well as healthy as buffalo chicken legs can be... after the pork fries). The meat falls off the bone. Sweet and spicy sauce. Everything we had was outstanding. Oh also - we came in around 7pm Wednesday to a relatively empty house but it filled up by 7:30pm. The price is definitely right.

    (5)

  • Sergey R.

    The wait is longer then you would expect for a place of this caliber - but the beef and bacon burger is worth it. 2 1/2 days of fat allowance packed in juicy flavourful goodness. Couple beers on tap. Service is quick friendly and efficient. They have shared tables and the place is quite noisy if that matters.

    (4)

  • Shauna S.

    Where to start! The burger is ten stars out of five. Seriously. It is unbelievable. I get anxious claiming something is the best I've ever had, but I am willing to say that this burger is the best I've ever had. Really. Go now and try it. BUT. The service is horrendous. Now, I'm being as fair as I can. I was going to give 1 star for service (only because you have to give one), and five stars for the burger, which averages to three. However, they did slightly make up for it, gaining them one extra star. I just cannot give them five stars, EVEN IF I SINCERLY WANT TO for that damn burger. We went in around 830pm on a Friday night as a party of three. It wasn't that busy, and we got a table after only about five minutes. We were given waters, and our server came around a while later. We already knew what we wanted to order, so we got right to it. We came for those damn burgers and that was what we were going to have. I ordered sides for the table, a side of regular fries and a basket of sweet patatertots. My server told me I should get a basket of regular fries too, but I insisted only one of us was eating them, so a side would do just fine. We ordered a bottle of Coke (YES!!!), and our friend said he'd just have another water. Our sides came out first, probably about fifteen minutes later. We were still waiting on that water, so we asked again for another refill. Our sweet patatertots were amazing!!! I LOVED them. Little pieces of heaven right there. The side, homemade ranch, was very good. Extremely "dilly," which I enjoyed. The regular fries were good too, but indeed, we did receive a basket of those as well. Because it was my first time, I wasn't sure if maybe they were just both served in baskets, so I didn't say anything. My burger was brought out a few minutes later. I thought I'd wait until the boys got theirs too, so I sat on it a bit. But it was calling my name, and I couldn't wait forever. I dug right in, and it was amazing. After eating over half my burger, we were starting to wonder where the other two were. But we waited. I was almost completely done with my burger when theirs were delivered. We asked AGAIN for a refill of water (still has not been refilled). My husband's burger was missing the extra avocado, so we asked for that too. Nothing. No avocado, no water. I got up finally, walked up to my waiter in the back, and said, as friendly as I could be at that point, "Hey can we get that water refill? I've asked four times now." He said sure, and walked away. He still didn't bring the water. It ended up coming about ten minutes later from another server. We reminded him about the missing avocado. We didn't expect it at that point, but wanted them to know so we weren't charged for it. Our bill came, and we were indeed charged for the missing avocado AND a basket of fries. As I didn't want to complain too much, I asked them to take the avocado off the bill. This is where they gained a star back, they came back with the bill and had taken off a complete burger, making us rather surprised. I don't want to give them a bad impression, like bad service is okay. BUT, honestly, this burger is AMAZING and I WILL BE BACK. I might even drive into the city just for this damn burger. I will just cross my fingers that the service is better next time. Because really, this is all they're missing.

    (4)

  • Anish S.

    the burger. bacon. bleu cheese. eat it. maybe with a drink. so good. Also, the friendliest guy who plays host & server over here? He helped create a great vibe and was really great when I spilled wine everywhere (I may have been a bit tipsy.)

    (5)

  • Evan L.

    Best burger I've ever had in San Francisco. Most bacon and beef burgers don't come out tender and lacking flavor but this burger met all expectations and more. This was so flavorful and juicy, I just couldn't get enough. I also had the pork fries and some of the chicken pot pie. The pork fries were out of this world. They were tasty, perfectly seasoned and the pork was incredibly tender. The buffalo sauce was the perfect amount of kick also. The pot pie was good and fluffy but wasn't what the burger was. If it's your first time here you gotta try the burger. We also shared the biscuits to start and loved them. They were so fresh and fluffy. The honey that comes with them is amazing also. Perfect pairing. The only downside to this place is that the service could take a while. It took about 15 minutes for us to put in our order once we were ready and another 15 minutes to get a check once they cleared our plates. Even though, not every place has great service, and this burger was out of this world.

    (5)

  • Claudia I.

    I came here during my adventure up to the Bay Area and I will come up again from OC just to eat here. I think I literally walked past the Resturant twice before finally being able to located it with the help of the guy who owns the record store down the street. (Maps on iPhone pins this to being down the street) the restaurant itself has a very eclectic feel to it with the giant chalkboard menu and benches I would definitely consider this place a whole in the wall. The blue crab grilled cheese with tomato soup is to die for as are the sweet potato tater tots. We also ordered the pulled pork Mac and cheese and buffalo drumsticks. I didn't like the pulled pork mac and cheese because the pulled pork was really sweet and for some reason I was expecting something like carnitas styled pulled pork. The mac and cheese itself was pretty good but their servings are pretty big and meant to be shared. Good thing SF is a lot of walking to help burn off all the calories from this meal.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    I was really excited to try this place after hearing how this place was opened by the chefs from Broken Record. The place is pretty small and I waited about 45 minutes for a party of 6. Overall it was well worth the wait. The Beef & Bacon Burger - The best burger I had to this date in SF. I've had Slater's 50/50 burgers and this was just as good or even better. The burger was basic and not with a whole lot of extra toppings to wash out the core part of the burger, the meat! The bun was soft and held up with the juicy burger. There was just perfect amount of cheese to balance the burger. Pork Fries - Waffle fries topped with pork, cheese, and sauce. This was really delicious. They really don't skimp on the portion of these. Also comes with the American flag. The Lobster Mac and Cheese - This felt more like a pasta dish. They used penne pasta and the cheese sauce was a little too thin for my liking. There was plenty of lobster! Sweet potato tots - This was enough to feed a family, maybe two. I like my tots and these really hit the spot. French Fries with Truffle oil & Parm - Potato overload. I had this along with the other sides. Fries were crispy and it was loaded with parm!

    (4)

  • Liz G.

    Awesome food and a great experience! You have to try the loaded waffle fries - that's a must! Their burgers are good as well :) Note: They serve large portions. Also, there isn't a ton of seating, but the waiters move quickly. So go try it for yourself!!

    (5)

  • Paul W.

    This week, while on staycation, I have been eating my way around the city (walking past the gym on the way to all of these restaurants I have bookmarked on yelp!)... Thursday night's edition? Rickbobby. I've been to Broken Record and wasn't incredibly impressed. However since Rickybobby is a very short bus ride away I decided to give it a shot. And I'm glad I did. For starters the menu listed on their webpage is only partially accurate. I guess they get away with it by saying it is their "almost current menu." They should probably keep it updated a bit more accurately. Anyway...The place is a decent size and was very clean. It is communal seating (which I dig). The menu is written on a chalk board at the back above the kitchen. I wasn't sure if this place was going to be like Broken record where you order and take a number, so I started walking to the back. Immediately we were offered a table by one of the waiters. They brought water and took our drink order. Beer is $5-6 dollars/pint. House wine is $9. The service was incredibly friendly. The waiter made some suggestions about their best selling items as well as their seasonal items. We went with the burger, pork fries, and grits. They came out was they were prepared by the kitchen. I really enjoyed the burger. Definitely could taste the bacon that is ground into the meat. Tons of melted cheese and the bun was also tasty. (5/5) The pork fries were also quite tasty. Seasoned waffle fries covered in deliciously tender bbq pulled pork, nacho cheese and buffalo sauce. The buffalo sauce was unexpected but worked really well in this combination. (4.5/5) The crawshrimp grits were good, but my least favorite of the three. Tons of crawfish, shrimp, and pork belly. The flavors were great together. It was just a bit too soupy for my tastes. (4/5). Overall this meal was pretty great. Probably more like a 4.5 star place, but with the awesome service I will round that up to a 5 for this review. Total was $34 with tax and tip.

    (5)

  • Meagan P.

    Fantastic décor and wonderful service can see here staffs are moving to help you. Love this place. Good location but Is pricy place. As you spend can enjoy with their service. Here for several times.

    (4)

  • Bianca C.

    This place has been on my "To Go" place for a while. After a walk up Haight from Octavia, I finally made it there :) Rickybobby is a small-ish place, but it has a warm social atmosphere and oooh boy does it get busy! The tables are large and my friend and I had to share with some other people, but I didn't mind. I don't really blame them for trying to maximize space when they're that busy. The staff was friendly and relatively quick to serve. My friend and I shared the chicken parm sandwich which as superb! It was larger than I expected and very filling, even though I only ate half of it. He and I also shared the short rib rice bowl, which is sort of bibimbap/stone bowl, but without the crispy rice from the stone bowl. It was good enough and, again, a large enough portion that I ended up bringing most of it home, but I probably won't be ordering that again anytime soon. Great place for drinks/food and hanging out. I will definitely be back for more!

    (5)

  • E L.

    don't mind adding to the 400+ reviews here... i'm skeptical when an underdog off-radar concept (broken record) resurfaces in a trendier locale with a slicker finish. usually the food and atmosphere at the new spot is compromised and the staff and owners are all UP themselves. BUT, i don't find that at all at RickyBobby. I've been to the Broken Record (the original iteration of this concept) and have now been to RickyBobby twice and can't wait for my next round of pork fries. the burger (mmmm ground with bacon), pork fries (mmmm homemade nacho cheese) and the crawshrimp grits (mmm real crawdads) are solid. the oreo bread pudding is tempting (and i will be tempted soon), and of course i'll be back for the Shrimp Po Boy with Crab Mayo. Crab. Mayo. Who thinks of that? although the comfort food trend thing is getting tired (and artery clogging), RB is one of the only (of oh so many) SF comfort food spots that i'll make a crossroads style calorie swap for: i will trade three meals of poached chicken breast and raw greens for one special night at RickyBobby. i will stuff my face with their luxurious grub including the oreo bread pudding and crispy shrimp po boy. i will let their friendly servers weigh down our table with fatty deliciousness and bask in their genuine attentiveness. (the staff actually work restaurant service instead playing hipster as restaurant worker.) ... also much respect to rickybobby for opening in lower haight which is clearly NOT the mission where everyone wants to open a restaurant these days... lower haight also retains a bit of that gritty edge circa 1990s (just like RB). good job guys! i'll be back!

    (4)

  • Roxane P.

    Bomb food. What more to say? I wish the lobster Mac and cheese were back on the menu but it's Aryte. we go with jalapeño Mac and cheese with a side of bacon, the shrimp po'boy and the blue cheese cheeseburger. And and a Coke. Thanks! And not ordering today but good go tos are the pork fries or the beef & bacon burger or sweet potatertots. #yum

    (5)

  • Stephen Y.

    All about that bass, 'bout that bass... no treble.... Actually it's all about that beef and bacon burger! No frills... just bun, beef/bacon patty, and cheese. No tomatoes, lettuce, and all that non-sense! Pickle on the side, check. Can waffle fries get any better?? Yes, when you add a ton of pulled pork and sauce it all up in there! Stick an American flag on it cuz you know this dish is truly an American hero! Let it go, let it gooooo: the chicken teriyaki bowl on the other hand was just ok. Nothing special. Something I think I could have thrown together at home. *Don't know why this review turned out to be a musical edition... oh wells!

    (5)

  • Sammie T.

    Holy pork fries! Enough said. Well, not really but that was the highlight! Great time to go is right when they open at 6:00 pm. You can grab a seat and it's really empty, so you get first dibs on your food order. Along with the pork fries, we got their prime rib sandwich, burger, and another side of fries (don't ask). The prime rib sandwich was okay but could pass on that and the burger was yummy (get it with avocado). Obviously, we ordered too much food and usually with fries I'm hesitant on taking it home since fries get stale fast. But since I didn't want to waste anything, we took it home. Guess what? The next day, as gross as this sounds (I'm not afraid to admit it) I heated up the pork fries and they were still amazing for some reason... Love the look of the restaurant and I'll mention this again in case you don't get it by now: PORK FRIES!!!

    (5)

  • Hepsie C.

    I still give this place 5 stars. I am never disappointed and it continues to be a guilty treat for me. Them crawshrimp grits!! It's to die for. It's a big enough portion for two. Even three, depending on how hungry you are. It's no longer served with pork belly or instead with sausages but it's okay. The crawfish and shrimps is plenty in there. It's delicious and I recommend this dish to anyone everytime. Even if you're not a huge grits fan, because I'm not, these will change your life! So my table practically ordered anything meat on that menu and more. We had the chicken drums (not bad but nothing special), the bacon pork burger (amazing everytime!), the spare ribs (a little spicy but flavor and texture is awesome), Mac and cheese, prime rib dip, pork fries, sweet tator tots and crispy tendo sandwich. The tots and fries were delicious. I didn't get the chance to try the other stuff bc I was wayyyyyy too full by then. I had a video, I wish I could post it but you can't go wrong with their food. Their service is getting better. They're trying. And I don't knock them for it.

    (5)

  • Anna S.

    Crawshrimp grits was pretty darn delicious. Not your ordinary grits dish. Was more of a thin consistency. Cheesy grits soup-almost with loads of crawfish and shrimp, generous portion! Bacon bacon burger was one of the best burgers I've had in awhile. Huge portion as well. Juicy, juicy burger that I enjoyed every single bite of (well I had half the burger). Loaded with pork belly and bacon. Sweet potatertots were abundant and good, nothing worth raving though. Communal like seating, so it's quite casual and chill. Attentive service. Located on the corner of le street. Limited wine and beer options. Would def be back for more food coma.

    (4)

  • Bahar A.

    MURICA, enough said. I don't usually eat "American" cuisine when I go out to dine, but if it's worth the time and buck, why not. This is totally the place where you'd wanna chill, but not go somewhere where you're in a huge place with a bunch of people. Fun and friendly (and some cute) waiters and owners who probably are partners together in this place. Now, the food. Their sweet potato tatters were amazing; not greasy, but still crunchy and came with a side of homemade ranch which was delish. Pork fries....waffle fries, moist bacon and cheese, that's hangover food right there. My friends and I then split the grits and DAMN! Spicy shrimp broth, cheesy grits, and homemade sausage. Very generous with the amount of seafood. Since this place is in the Haight, I probably will be coming back, especially for their desserts, so tempted.

    (5)

  • Brook S.

    Went back. Got the exact same server and he was great. Food is too tasty to keep my old 3-star review. This place is outstanding.

    (5)

  • Ming L.

    Food 3.5 stars: We tried the burgers, all pretty good. The pulled pork fries, good, but on the spicy side. The pork bowl good, but also spicy. I guess the theme here is spicy aka Sriacha Service 4 stars: They were pretty quick to bring everything out. Environment 3 stars: The seating is communal; I kinda felt like I was having lunch in my school cafeteria. The noise level is high; I mean like a bomb went off in your head high!

    (3)

  • Annie S.

    I've been wanting to come here for a very, very, very long time. When I finally had a chance to dine here, I was more than giddy to have a taste of what they had to offer. My friend and I ordered the beef and bacon burger ($13), pork fries ($12), and the jalapeño mac n cheese ($10) with shredded pork (extra $3). I thought they were going to serve us the pork fries first because I thought that was the simplest to make but they surprised us and brought everything at once. Whoa, talk about quick service! The pork fries were just what I imagined them to be. Thick cut waffle fries topped with cheese sauce and buffalo sauce, shredded pork, and green onions. The buffalo sauce reminded me of Tapatio sauce... I'd prefer Sriracha sauce but the buffalo sauce wasn't unbearable. Definitely on the tangy side. The shredded pork was amazing. Super sweet, savory, and melts in your mouth goodness. The jalapeño mac n cheese was UBER cheesy. Very rich. I find their roux base to be thicker than other mac n cheeses that I've had. It kind of stuck to the root of my mouth for a bit but quickly dissolved after a few more seconds of chewing the mac n cheese. I enjoyed it but for some reason, I can't say it's my favorite. Last but my least, the beef and bacon burger. The burger came with two beef patties! When I took my first bite, I was thinking, awww yeah that's what I'm talking about, I like to play with my burgers by squeezing the buns together and seeing the juice ooze out of the patties. (Am I weird?) This burger was juicy alright. The only complaint I have is that I could barely taste the bacon. Maybe my taste buds were impaired from all the buffalo sauce in the pork fries... Anywho, this place and food is great. The workers are super sweet and accommodating, too. One thing to keep in mind: this place has somewhat of a communal seating arrangement going on. If you don't like sitting next to strangers while eating... suck it up or don't come here for their awesome food.

    (4)

  • Lindsey B.

    I went here with a few friends last weekend and it was quite good! It was a Friday night and we had to wait for a table, but only for about 15 minutes (which isn't too bad by SF standards). Be aware that the tables are shared, so depending on the size of your party, you might be sitting thigh-to-thigh with a stranger. It's also pretty loud. Basically, don't go here on a first date. We ordered the sweet potato tater-tots to start and they were delicious. I basically filled up on them. They come with homemade ranch sauce which was amazing (I'm typically not a huge fan of ranch). We also ordered 2 biscuits between the 4 of us. The biscuits were flaky buttery perfection. If the butter in the biscuits isn't enough for you, they also come with a honey butter dipping sauce - which is literally a pat of butter melting in hot honey. So good! And yes, so terrible for your body... I also got the jalepeno mac n'cheese. I know, this meal overall was a horrible choice in terms of health, but a wonderful choice in terms of enjoyment! The rest of our group all ordered burgers, and though I don't eat pork/beef, I can say the brioche bun looked yummy. If I'm willing to seriously clog my arteries again, I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Adam S.

    I love Broken Record. I believe that before I really knew anything about Broken Record or Rickybobby that I had just had a few drinks at the BR. (I hear that there's some interesting history realating to both, but I'll leave that to the more informed minds out there.) Along the way, I heard about the food - and then heard about Rickybobby in the Lower Haight. Then, for about a year, I wanted to go. Big plus - This is located a heck of a lot closer than hauling down to Crocker-Amazon. Finally, my buddy and I made it. Much like the BR, the menu is full of gems and you want to order it all. BTW - We went on Friday night, and it was jumping. We ordered the Potato Skins with Duck Confit. We also had the Pork Fries. The beer we drank was good. I would have liked to have had a few other things on the menu. AND - I still didn't get to try the Sweet-Potater-Tots. :( Overall, I would like to know the proper classification for this style of menu. Really top-notch. We also had a nice dessert from the house. Berry Panna Cotta. Yum. The service was extremely pleasant, and I loved the communal table seating environment. Although, it does lead to ridiculous food envy. Go. ***Oh yeah - It's no longer BYOB. I would have figured anyway, but I notice a lot of the reviews mention this.

    (4)

  • Jennifer W.

    Same dude as the Broken Record and he's doing something right. The food has big, bold flavor. This food is not shy at all. The mac n cheese was really saucy. It was more cheese than mac. It reminded me of a cheddar cheese soup. The burger was delicious. The bun really made it. The pork fries were also incredibly flavorful. I loved that it used waffle fries. It was also very saucy. In fact, it resembeled nachos and it even said so in our bill. I also tried a risotto dish here that had lots of mediterranean flavors. It was packed with salty green olives and pine nuts. It was almost too much? I was really excited for the crawfish and grits, but I did not like how watery it turned out.

    (4)

  • Amy W.

    We had been to the Broken Record back in the day and was not a fan, BUT I figured this was a much better set up and way closer to my house, so how could it be a waste? We arrived at about 6:15 on a Thursday - parking was a bi-atch, so we looked for "Construction parking permits" and found a spot 2 blocks away. We got right in, but was apparently the last table to get right in - a small line formed after us. I will say right off that I am a loud person, I don't mind loud restaurants, but this might have been THE loudest place I can remember eating at, I had to say everything 3 times to my bf across the communal table, annoying, the communal tables are fine, but if you sit across from your partner the tables are too wide making conversation difficult. We split the Duck Confit potato skins ($14), the bacon burger ($12) and the cauliflower gratin ($8). It was all good, the burger was my favorite. I though $8 was a bit much for a small portion of the piping hot gratin. I was sad the 2 dessert offerings did not include the much hyped pie. Our choices (we didn't get either) was a key lime panna cotta and an ice cream sundae with warm fruit. The total was $34. I wanted a glass of wine but house wine was $9, though it looked like a generous pour. The couple at our table got the stroganoff (which we had debated over the burger, and I am pleased we went with burger, as the stroganoff had a ton of yellow and red peppers in it, I could see and smell them. Now, isn't stroganoff known for mushrooms, not peppers?

    (4)

  • Saminda W.

    I looked forward to eating here for months and months, hearing from my trusted foodie friend and fellow burger connoisseur Philip that this place had the "best burger in SF". Usually this type of hype leads to disappointment and heartache (or heartburn) but this time, there was redemption! My friend Ryan and I went all out, splitting the Pork Fries which were waffle fries covered with pulled pork, cheese sauce, buffalo sauce. They kind of looked like Southern Nachos, and they tasted amazing. We then each couldn't think of a world where we'd share a burger and split a third item so we each got our own beef bacon burger (american cheese, house mayo, ketchup, onion and pickles on the side). Now this is not just a burger topped with bacon (we've all been there, done that) but this is a burger with ground beef and ground bacon mixed together. The taste is something quite ineffable, like food sex in your mouth. If not the best burger in SF, it's up there in the upper strata with Zuni's and Marlowe's burger creation. Service was solid and while the place was pretty full on a Wednesday, we didn't really have a wait for our table.

    (5)

  • Catherina W.

    The food was super filling and good! What I loved more than the food was the service! We came late Saturday night and the service was amazing. When we ordered all the food we wanted to order the amazing sounding Key Lime Pie. Instead of telling us to get it he said you should get it afterwards since everything comes at the same time. We were super glad/sad. Glad because it saved us the money since we were too full to eat another bite. Sad because we didn't get to try it. The portions were super generous! The fries were so willing that my friend and I after killing the fries could barely eat anything else. I ate one rib and a little of my friends lamb Shepherds pie. What made the fries so delicious was how they didn't skimp on the truffle oil and the parm. cheese you could taste the truffle oil and the parm. was soo generous that we didn't finish all the cheese! The ribs were so tender and delicious with the slight spicy kick of the Sriracha sauce. For me personally there was a little too much sauce (but I'm one of those weird people that don't like much sauce on my ribs) but it wasn't a problem at all since I just took some of the sauce off. My friend ate most of the potato salad, he really liked it but I'm not a huge fan of potato salad to start with. He said it was heavy and perfect. The lamb Shepherds pie was good the best part was that the meat wasn't too gamey which for me makes the worst lamb eating experience. All in all it was delicious and heavy. Perfect if you had a light lunch. I would say you should all go and try it out! I'll be back for more of the food on their menu!

    (4)

  • Tianna N.

    My friend and I were wandering around the city. We wanted a burger real bad, but we wanted to try something new. I found this place through thrillist.com's article and I'm glad I randomly picked this place! It's genuinely a great place. We came around opening which was good, since it started getting packed. Tables are communal, but I love the setting! Also, an Indiana Jones movie was playing on a projector. Yes. We ordered the Jalapeño Mac-n-Cheese, the bacon burger, and the sweet potatertots to share. Wow, everything was just tasty. We also ordered the Oreo bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Oooh, that was good too! Overall the food did come out piping hot and the service was reasonable, staff there seemed super chill, and the bill came out to be a pretty good price for everything we had. I definitely will return again.

    (4)

  • Francesca P.

    Great place in a fun location. The food was amazing but a heads up that the menu changes often. There was no lobster mac n cheese when we went and that seems to be a popular reviewed item.

    (5)

  • Josue V.

    This place is amazing! Came here on a Saturday night and the wait was not too bad (20-30min). The seating arrangement inside is communal, my gf and I shared a table with another group of 4, however, it is comfortable and there is enough room to enjoy your time. We started by getting the sweet potato tots and pork waffle fries, both were delicious. The tots were not too salty and cooked to perfection, the waffle fries were thick and crispy and the pork mixed with the nacho cheese sauce was out of this work. But the best part of my meal was the bacon beef burger. It's a double meat patty that is ground up with bacon cooked medium rare. Literally one of the best burgers I have had in my life, savory, juicy and overall just packed full of great flavor. I highly recommend this place, I will be back soon to try out more food from their menu!

    (5)

  • Mark N.

    My brother treated me to a dinner for helping him out of San Francisco thank goodness he came back recently so again I can eat at this place.. It's a bar with food that's out of this world.. The guy who served us was really friendly recommending some drinks.. If they talk about top five things I ever had.. The Shrimp Grits is ridiculous.. It's rich, full of shrimp and hella filling. yes if you eat the whole thing they may need to roll you out of the restaurant but its worth it! The burger infused with bacon was maybe one of the best burgers. However, please open in san jose so I can eat some yummy grits!

    (5)

  • NJ A.

    Double date night on 3/20. First off. The sign is awesome. At 7:30 on a Friday evening our wait was maybe 5 minutes. The place is surprisingly clean and bright and has a great communal comfortable feel to it. The menu is up on a chalkboard and pretty much everything looks good. The pours of wine are more than generous. We settled on the pork fries, garlic Parmesan fries, chicken drums, crab melt and tomato soup, jalapeño mac and cheese with added pulled pork, bacon and beef burger and biscuits. Everything was on point! My only complaint was that we simply couldn't find room for Oreo bread pudding and vanilla bean ice cream. It was quite upsetting but does give us incentive to return in the near future - not that it was really needed. The cost was very reasonable for all the food we ordered - and it was yummy!

    (4)

  • Auburn S.

    Your "my diet starts tomorrow" kind of meal. Butter, cheese and fried things. Rickybobby flips the dining experience upside down. The restaurant functions like sit-down service, but serves up Southern-style comfort food from a fast-food style menu on shared, community benches. But it makes sense, seeing as the place only occupies the corner of Haight and Webster. Perfect spot to come into on a cold, winter night for warm dinner and hospitality.

    (4)

  • Allie D.

    I enjoy talking to strangers, so going to Rickybobby on Halloween in costume and sitting at their communal tables (seat about 6ppl) was GREAT fun for me. The atmosphere is chill and simple, high ceilings and communal tables - feels like an upscale pub. The food and service were great! I basically let my server order for me because I wanted everything on the menu and the Crawfish, Shrimp and Grits dish was amazing. It was like a shrimp stew with gooey cheddar grits on the bottom. My boyfriend has the burger which was prepared perfectly. He commented that the meat, cheese, bun ratio was "right on point!" The one bummer - beer and wine only. This place would CRUSH a cocktail list! Rickybobby is a great, relaxed, cozy neighborhood spot.

    (4)

  • Crystal K.

    Exceptional mushroom burger. Bold flavors, protein style, and perfectly seasoned. Sweet Tator tots are a must order! Cinnamon toast crunch pie dessert was yummy! Serviced by Dylan was attentive, quick and fun. Atmosphere: fun, lively, shared tables Con: too hot inside restaurant felt like a hot yoga studio.

    (5)

  • Maximillian M.

    So...I had the bacon burger and was (at the time) pleasantly surprised it was a double-patty affair. Well, it was okay, and it included a few pickle wedges and picked onions. I get that the thing is the bacon is mixed into the meat, but sorry I just wasn't into it. $13. I also ordered some garlic fries. Now, the server was completely aware I was dining alone and could've mentioned that the fries were gargantuan in size, because that's what showed up, and it was $9. My bad, I should've been specific about a side order size, I guess. Also, they showed up cold. That shredded parm on the fries just wasn't going to melt on its own. Beer, Anchor Steam, $6. $30ish, including tip for a burger and fries and beer? Sorry guys, not worth it. If anything, contrary to some other people's complaints, the folks working here were pretty chill, and they were screening Return Of The Jedi on the wall.

    (2)

  • Sherry L.

    - be prepared for a wait - loud when crowded - you'll have to share a table with someone else if you have a party of less than 5 - awesome sweet potatertots - spicy shrimp grits is delicious - big portions!

    (4)

  • Matthew K.

    I took a girl here last night and we had a patently mediocre experience with big ups and downs. The good: The ambiance is nice. The apps are to die for. I may come back and just get the biscuits and pork fries. Highly recommended. The bad: Oh where to begin: - The public table seating is horrible. They initially tried to seat us next to a bunch of guys who were taking up a ton of room and had already made a complete mess of the table making it super uncomfortable for us. We just got up and moved to one of the 3 empty tables. Worse, the tables are far too wide. If you sit across from your date, you'll be shouting and not hearing each other once the place gets crowded. - They completely forgot about our order. We got our apps quickly and then our food.. just.. never... came. Several other parties came and went while we sat there. Literally, they had an entire meal, often with the same things we had ordered, got the check and left, all before we got our food. We asked repeatedly for our food and they kept saying it was because we had ordered apps and food - like this threw them for a loop or something. - My date's entree arrived 10 minutes before mine once it did come out. I had to tell her to start eating or else it was going to be stone cold. - They obviously rushed the food out once they realized they had completely forgotten us because it was basically raw. My date had the prime rib sandwich and I had the bacon burger and both were almost entirely uncooked. Be forewarned, most of the meat in the burger are huge thick cut slabs of bacon, which in my case were almost 95% pure fat and mostly uncooked. Some people like the super fatty bacon but I despise it, even if its properly cooked. I couldn't eat it. I pulled it off and there just wasn't much burger left. My date said even looking at it was making her sick. - It was freezing out one of the waiters kept forcing the front door open - which meant that everyone in the restaurant was freezing. Different patrons kept getting up and closing it and we asked for them to leave the door closed because it was making us wildly uncomfortable and they kept opening it. Super, super weird. Here's the takeaway : At the end of the meal, I asked my date what she thought I should give them for a tip and she said: Zero, I would give them zero and never come back. That being said, there were groups around us who got prompt service and probably had a very nice time.

    (2)

  • Jason B.

    Out of character. Will Farrell stayed true to character: youtube.com/watch?v=BWKi… Yours truly did something very new: Fried chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce and bacon on a brioche bun. It was amazing. As were the warm biscuit with honey butter and the vanilla ice cream sundae topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, roasted apples and bourbon caramel. Though if you are familiar with my yelps perhaps the dessert isn't so surprising. Only disappointment was the spinach and strawberry salad. Too much dressing detracted from the fruit. But this shouldn't have been a surprise. Friday 9pm wait was short (10min), tables are communal, staff prompt and your neighbors likely friendly. Ours offered some sweet potato tater tots. Why thank you. Kind of meal you'll want to wash down with something from their "dranks" menu. Tsingtao for $5 seemed like a better choice than house wine for $9/glass. It was. Everything was well worth the $35/person including tax and tip Healthy choices almost always rule. Rickybobby was a reminder it's nice to occasionally get out of character.

    (4)

  • Lisa T.

    Note, the menu on the web site is only a representative suggestion! The actual food is a bit different! We made a pilgrimage here from El Cerrito to try the bacon burger ($12) and it was huge and delicious. But you know what? The prime rib French dip ($16) was even better!! Amazing tender meat, awesome flavor, perfect sauce on it too. For just $3 the small fries are HUGE. Ranch and ketchup on the side make it fantastic for the kiddies. I had the Sambal Olek french fries ($4 small/$7 large) with roasted garlic mayo. OH MY GOD too good. The Sambal is slightly sweet in a good way, so you have the sweetness and the spice and the crunch and the garlic .. big portion too. For dessert I was hoping for the key lime pie listed on the web site but that's gone, instead they still have chocolate croissant bread pudding, but now they've added a huge Mint Chip S'more Sundae ($6) complete with toasted marshmallows and Oreo crumbs. My kid went ape-doody over that one. A cool silent screen showed vintage 80s movies, and the two-headed calf gazed down from the ceiling. You eat at communal tables and the other customers are nice. The best part was the service. Really friendly nice sweet cute guys working there, treated us great with zero attitude. Oh yeah one more nice thing: the music was UNOBTRUSIVE. Thanks Rickybobby.

    (5)

  • Bonnie G.

    Every time I've just survived a bout of crying or maybe when I'm suffering through the dregs of womanhood, the cravings for horribly greasy food come on. Something about an emotional meltdown calls for high caloric, cheesy, carb-death. Thanks, Ricky Bobby, for gently padding the walls of my heart valves with gobs of tasty cholesterol. I feel better. I could do with some solitary seating though. It's really hard to emotionally pig out when you have to touch elbows with strangers. Also, it's always so loud in there I can barely hear my own self deprecation.

    (3)

  • Kristen C.

    Pork fries - Unreal. The pork, the cheese, the sour cream, the waffles fries. Topped with an American flag. You just can't beat that Sweet Potato Tots - delicious and pipping hot! They were so hot when they first arrive, but we just couldn't stop ourselves from eating them anyways while burning the roofs of our mouth. I like to think of them as painfully good. Beef & Bacon burger - JUST DO IT. Our waiter recommended it to us as his favorite thing on the menu and for good reason too!! Good flavor, good bun, and good pickles! Grasshopper Sundae - At first we were torn. Do we order the sundae or do we order the toffee peanut butter caramel pie. It definitely took us a good 10 minutes to decide because c'mon, this was a major life decision, but the bruleed marshmallow and mint chip ice cream won us over. When it came out, we had our doubts, but a few bites in we hit the jackpot once the marshmallow, mint chip and oreo crumble all came together. Heaven. The fifth star is for the service. These guys and their staff are just the best. Super helpful and very attentive, we couldn't have had better treatment. What's more is that I had come early to get a table but unfortunately my friend got stuck in major traffic. I didn't want to order until she got there but they didn't mind one bit. I literally sat there for almost 45 minutes and not once did they hassle me or give me the stink eye SERIOUSLY, I probably would have given myself dirty looks, but nope, not these guys. THEY'RE AWESOME. TIP: Menu constantly changes so be sure to come back and try heir new inventions!

    (5)

  • Vivian H.

    This is a happy place. The menu is strictly comfort food, with 1-2 dishes for those not looking for a heart attack anytime soon. We had the burger, italian wedding soup, and grits. The burger is like a double decker with american cheese and ketchup and whatnot, which kinda just reminds me of a nicer mcdonald's burger.. bc I don't like american or ketchup. The soup was amazing and chock-full of goodies (pancetta meatballs! kale!) so quite filling. The "crawshrimp" grits had broth on it, which combined with the cheesy grits becomes this like very rich Southern flavor explosion. Sweet potatots were a big hit but I preferred the truffle parm fries, so thin and crispy. Wish the parm was like the fresh stuff they put on the soup, but eh. The grits came out after everyone had finished the other entrees, so they comped that and offered us free drinks and dessert, which was REALLY nice of them. The pumpkin pie was quite spice-y, which some of us liked more than others. The ice cream with cinnamon toast crunch was surprisingly kick-ass. So simple and yet WHY haven't we done this before?! Learn something new every day. No reservations, but the 4 of us sat down immediately on a Saturday night.

    (4)

  • Monika S.

    So Rickybobby's seems to be the go to spot for our staff dinners. I look forward to our biannual comfort food on steroids pig out. The problem is everything sounds so good (and is) and the portions are not small so there is an abundance of pigging out that happens when we go. Pork fries, lobster grits, burgers, sweet potato tater tots, salads (um yeah, 1000 calorie salads) all so very very very tasty. I need to go when I am not with a group of 8 and eat so much I have to roll out of there. Then again, how will I choose what to have when there is only two of us?

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :Closed
  • Mon : Closed
    Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : No
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Loud
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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