Lolinda
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who mention Lolinda recommend it, with one describing it as an Argentine steakhouse in the Mission. Many praise the ribeye, and one suggests the bife de chorizo. A couple like the lively or casual atmosphere, and some point to the bar, including an upstairs bar. One diner found the noise level high, and one who ordered steak said it was repeatedly cooked wrong.
Address
Lolinda, 2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ribeye
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Lolinda, as the crow flies.
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/squintobean in r/AskSF · Jan 2025taste
Recommends Lolinda, an Argentine steakhouse, for its lively booths, good beef cuts, and cocktails.
- Recommendsu/fjeg in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024taste
Praises its vibe and offal dishes alongside stellar steaks.
- Recommendsu/_syrahlips in r/AskSF · Aug 2026taste
Calls Lolinda their top pick in town, noting it isn't a tomahawk.
- Recommendsu/Anuj18 in r/AskSF · Jun 2024
Names Lolinda as a suggestion with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Lists Lolinda as a top alternative.
- Recommendsu/riketycriks in r/AskSF · Aug 2026taste
Likes the ribeye there and questions how a tomahawk differs from it.
- Recommendsu/Commercial_Serve_559 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Names Lolinda as its answer to the steakhouse request.
- Recommendsu/StrawberryLovers8795 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025taste
Had a great visit; the ribeye and a couple of small plates were favorites.
Show all 23 cited comments
- Recommendsu/addictedtonewthings in r/AskSF · Jul 2024taste
Agrees, praising the top-notch food and friendly service, and the casual steakhouse feel.
- Recommendsu/CarefulLeadership466 in r/AskSF · May 2024taste
Calls Lolinda excellent and says its ribeye is the best they have eaten in the city.
- Recommendsu/jim9162 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Calls it a favorite and suggests marrow, a pork chop, and a cookie dessert.
- Recommendsu/cellarbore81 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025taste
Shouts out Lolinda for a standout ribeye.
- Recommendsu/oatmilkisgood in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Lists Lolinda as one of two picks.
- Recommendsu/hamburgler5 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024ambience
Says there's a hidden upstairs bar at Lolinda and strongly suggests sitting there.
- Recommendsu/syrah-lips in r/AskSF · May 2024
Suggests Lolinda as an answer to the question about grilled, steak-like short ribs.
- Recommendsu/SyCoTiM in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024
Calls Lolinda really good and says they want to go back.
- Recommendsu/AncientMortgage2535 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026taste
Recommends this place specifically for steak.
- Recommendsu/chaqke in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Replies with Lolinda as a bare answer to the steakhouse request.
- Caveatu/ecritique in r/AskSF · May 2025consistency
Ordered steak there and it was repeatedly cooked wrong, so they advise avoiding the steak, though other dishes were fine earlier.
- Recommendsu/DumbassPhysicist in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Calls the bone-in ribeye there terrific, praising places where steak isn't the menu focus.
- Recommendsu/nice8080 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Simply recommends Lolinda with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/chrishatesjazz in r/AskSF · Jul 2024taste
Says the bar menu is great and that bife de chorizo with croquettes and a cocktail is a safe bet.
- Mixedu/hellogoodbye543217 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024ambience
Enjoyed the food, but the noise level made it hard to hear a dining partner.
More maps in San Francisco, United States
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.