Osso Steakhouse, Nob Hill
30 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco, r/SFFood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Diners recommend Osso, a Nob Hill steakhouse, and many say its steaks are good. Some like the bar, including one who says it suits solo dining, and some mention a weekday happy hour with cheaper steak options. A couple say it is easy to book. Two call it pricey, though one says it is the best value for quality steak in the city.
Address
Osso Steakhouse, 1177 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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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/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Includes Osso in a list of steakhouse answers to the request.
- Recommendsu/fjeg in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024taste
Places it in the same interchangeable, great-steak tier.
- Recommendsu/Taylorvongrela in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024
Suggests Osso as a low-key option that shouldn't be hard to book.
- Recommendsu/delatopia in r/AskSF · Sep 2026taste
Recommends this Nob Hill steakhouse, praising its service and steaks.
- Recommendsu/Livermore-Chico in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Names Osso Steakhouse as their pick.
- Recommendsu/mambonumba6 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Names Osso as one of their picks.
- Recommendsu/UnderCoverSquid in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Gives Osso as its answer without further comment.
- Recommendsu/Bdubz in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Calls Osso's their top choice for a classic steakhouse.
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- Recommendsu/Thin_Bother8217 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025portion
Suggests Osso's as an alternative and says its ribeye is generous.
- Recommendsu/icarrizosa in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Agrees with the earlier Osso's suggestion.
- Recommendsu/DirtySlutCunt in r/SFFood · Sep 2026value
Cites this as an example of a steakhouse with cheaper happy-hour steak cuts.
- Recommendsu/Yes_sir1247 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Says they are a big fan of Osso.
- Recommendsu/maddy7448 in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Bare one-word answer naming Osso for the steak and lobster question.
- Recommendsu/prairiedogg in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Names Osso as a steakhouse pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/creamybaileys_ in r/AskSF · Jan 2025value
Agrees with the Osso pick and calls it pricey but good.
- Recommendsu/theomegaevent in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Names Osso in Nob Hill as an answer.
- Recommendsu/Obviate20 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024taste
Likes Osso for steaks, a chill bar with attentive service, and suggests ordering the au gratin potatoes.
- Recommendsu/plumpony325 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Says Osso has a bar that works well for solo dining.
- Recommendsu/SpongeBob_CatPants in r/AskSF · Sep 2025ambience
Names Osso Steakhouse; notes no interior views, but the California Street ride is very San Francisco.
- Recommendsu/wakarat in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Gives a bare suggestion with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/Otherwise-Report-823 in r/AskSF · Sep 2026value
Calls it the top value for quality steak in the city.
- Recommendsu/DraytonCS in r/AskSF · Aug 2026value
Mentions a discounted steak frites special during weekday happy hour at this steakhouse, details uncertain.
- Recommendsu/iheartkittttycats in r/AskSF · Aug 2026value
Agrees Osso is a favorite and praises its happy hour.
- Recommendsu/wecanseeyou in r/AskSF · Aug 2026taste
Finds booking simple and food quality solid; a tomahawk split at the bar was once a favorite.
- Recommendsu/chris8535 in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2024taste
Recommends Osso as another option for a genuinely good steak.
- Recommendsu/Bright-Sock9917 in r/AskSF · Jun 2024
Calls Osso steakhouse an overlooked gem in the city.
- Recommendsu/nothowyouscience in r/AskSF · Jul 2026variety
Recommends Osso Steakhouse for its steak range, strong whiskey list, well-spaced booths and a quiet visit.
- Recommendsu/Rizdog4 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2025
Relays good reports about Osso without claiming a visit.
- Mixedu/MarcooseOnTheLoose in r/sanfrancisco · Jul 2025taste
Calls Osso excellent after a recent third visit, but notes it is pricey.
- Recommendsu/ohsheszoomingdude in r/sanfrancisco · Jun 2024taste
Says Osso is where to go if you are looking for steak.
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