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Lolinda - Steakhouse in San Francisco, California

Lolinda

4.6 (1667 reviews)

2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Argentinian restaurant
Restaurant

About Lolinda - steak house in San Francisco, California

Modern Argentine eatery serving steaks, small plates, cocktails & wine in a vibrant atmosphere.

Customer Review Summary

Lolinda is a sought-after Argentinian restaurant in San Francisco known for its high-quality, grass-fed steaks. The steak, particularly the Ojo de bife (rib eye), is a highlight, praised for being cooked to perfection with a juicy interior and crisp exterior. Diners also recommend the chimichurri, mixed seafood ceviche, pork chop, and churros with dipping sauces for their delectable flavors. While the empanadas received mixed reviews, the overall dining experience is enhanced by attentive service and a chic atmosphere. Reservations are advisable due to the restaurant's popularity. The ambiance is welcoming, making it suitable for both small gatherings and romantic dates.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking lot

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
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Based on 1667 reviews

Sarah S

4 months ago

Whenever I am craving steak and don’t want to do it myself I go here. I always order extra Chimichurri It is just so divine. The steak is simple—- high quality meaning coming from grass fed organic source and is cooked to perfection leaving it crisp exterior with soft juicy interior. Look at the photos we ordered basically every type of cut 🤓

Alex Tang

3 months ago

The squid was very good and tender. The pork chop was beyond expectation, juicy, flavourful and well balanced. The severs are very attentive. Tables are quite spacious and definitely would come back.

Marc Rillera

5 months ago

If you are looking for an authentic Argentinian food experience in San Francisco, check out Lolinda! It is a very chic, two-story restaurant in the Mission, and is busy every night of the week. Be sure to make a reservation in advance, especially with a larger group! I've been a couple times now and have always enjoyed the dining experience there. Here are some of my recommendations for what to order: * Ojo de bife - rib eye steak (4/5 stars, $56): one of the best cuts of meat you can get at any Argentinian restaurant. It was delicious at Lolinda. Order it medium rare! It's beautifully sliced for you when served. * Chorizo - sausage (4/5 stars, $12): always need to order the chorizo when you go to an Argentinian steakhouse. Flavor on this chorizo is solid. * Pulpo gallega - Spanish octopus (4.5/5 stars, $19): if you like grilled octopus with a little bit of a spicy kick to it, order the pulpo. * Croquetas (4/5 stars, $9): the aioli served with the croquetas is delicious. Nice crunchy texture! * Empanadas de carne (3/5 stars, $12): empanadas were just ok here. Focus on the other dishes. * Churros (4.5/5 stars, $11): The texture of these churros is awesome. And it's served with 2 different dipping sauces (chocolate and dulce de leche). * Cookies and milk (4/5 stars, $11): if you know what alfajores are, it's a traditional Argentinian dessert. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. Go with a small group so you can try out multiple dishes. I wish you could see where they were grilling the meats as that is such a cool experience in a traditional parilla in Argentina. It's as authentic of an experience as you are going to get in California.

Sean Khan

3 months ago

Great Atmosphere and specialty drinks. The food was amazing, especially the mixed seafood ceviche and filet mignon. Service was great as both the waiter and bartenders were really nice and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Great spot for a hangout with friends.

Susie S

6 months ago

Always a hit! The food is pretty tasty, the atmosphere is great, the service, fantastic. Great for big groups or a romantic date. Will be back again and again.

Hugo L

5 months ago

Great place! Food was very good, empanadas were the star of the show, I think the chimichurri is one of the best I have had in US. Have to give 3 stars on Atmosphere since there was no music as it was not working.

Amber W

8 months ago

The atmosphere, food, and service here is exceptional. It is so much grander on the inside than you would expect from the obscure outside. My friend and I got the steak for two, along with the sautéed kale. We received excellent recommendations for wine. The best part was the friendly and down-to-earth service. The experience was luxurious without being pretentious. Highly recommend.

Mateo

5 months ago

My favorite bartender is Adriana. Wow, I can hardly believe I've never taken the time to write a review for this amazing place. I've visited more than 20 times, and every single experience has been nothing short of extraordinary. The food here is absolutely delectable, and I have to say, the pork chop is hands down the best I've ever tasted in my entire life. The ambiance is perfect, whether you're planning a romantic date night or just looking to pop in solo and grab a seat at the bar. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot for any occasion.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5:30–11 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 5:30–11 PM
Sunday 5:30–10 PM
Thursday 5:30–10 PM
Tuesday 5:30–10 PM
Wednesday 5:30–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100