Tennessee Grill, Taraval
19 people recommendvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who mention Tennessee Grill on Taraval recommend it, and several describe it as an old-fashioned diner. Several people say the food is good, and a few diners call it budget-friendly. One diner feels it is not especially remarkable, though they also say it has an American feel. One diner likes the indoor seating, and a visitor says you can watch the cooks from certain seats.
Address
Tennessee Grill, 1128 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast, Dine-in, Family
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/RedThruxton in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Says they recently added Tennessee Grill to their regular rotation of spots.
- Recommendsu/lukezoeycat in r/AskSF · Nov 2025ambience
Names a grill half a block away as a slightly more divey alternative.
- Recommendsu/a_over_b in r/AskSF · Aug 2025price
Says it is likely the most budget-friendly place for food and coffee.
- Recommendsu/Txidpeony in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Suggests this grill on Taraval, while noting it is some distance away.
- Recommendsu/damerti1315 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Describes Tennessee Grill as a dependable diner with a greasy-spoon character.
- Mixedu/wookyoftheyear in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Lists it among SF hole-in-the-wall pancake spots, saying it is not especially remarkable.
- Recommendsu/Im-at-work-today in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Calls it an old-fashioned diner with good food and affordable prices.
- Recommendsu/missmaganda in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Suggests this grill on Taraval as another option before heading to the beach.
Show all 20 cited comments
- Recommendsu/RDKryten in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Suggests it for a greasy spoon mood, noting it is on Taraval.
- Recommendsu/LongjumpingFunny5960 in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Suggests Tennessee Grill, noting it is close to West Portal rather than in it.
- Recommendsu/bytheinnoutburger in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Agrees the grill named above is a solid greasy spoon.
- Recommendsu/eastnevadacamel in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Suggests Tennessee Grill and describes it as strongly greasy spoon, fitting the request.
- Recommendsu/fogcitykitty in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Suggests Tennessee Grill as one of two options for the French toast question.
- Recommendsu/downthecornercat in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Also an old-school diner near New Taraval Cafe that they took young kids to.
- Recommendsu/ztime999 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024ambience
Likes that it has plenty of indoor seating, which could be useful.
- Recommendsu/HeadCommunication415 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024
Recommends Tennessee Grill alongside Pork Store for the steak question.
- Recommendsu/spottyottydopalicius in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Suggests Tennessee Grill alongside New Taraval Cafe when asked about French toast spots.
- Recommendsu/death_hen in r/AskSF · Apr 2026taste
Had eggy French toast here and found it good.
- Recommendsu/jjcanayjay in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024service
Agrees with the diner pick, saying the service was very pleasant and prices are good.
- Recommendsu/old_mold in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024taste
Calls this Taraval grill no-frills and delicious, with a classic diner feel.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.