Dinosaurs – Vietnamese
This vibrant eatery hums with energy, serving up a bold collision of textures where the smoky char of grilled meats meets the bright, crisp snap of fresh herbs. Guests can dive into crusty, overstuffed sandwiches and savory bowls of tender shaking beef, or share platters of golden spring rolls and spicy tuna that celebrate a punchy, soulful approach to modern street food. Each bite offers a playful balance of savory, sweet, and spice, making it a go-to destination for those seeking a fresh and flavorful escape.
2275, Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114 +14155031421 https://www.eatdinosaurs.com/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Dinosaurs
Dairy-Free at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Half, Roasted Portobello and Large Kettle Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Half, Mushrooms and Extra Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Half, Roasted Portobello and Portobello Vermicelli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Cabbage Salad and Spicy Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushrooms and Extra Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Half and Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs in San Francisco has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Half, Roasted Portobello and Large Kettle Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Dinosaurs
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken & Shrimp Spring Rolls | 125.3 g | 51.9 g |
| The Special | 54.5 g | 38.5 g |
| Shaking Beef | 60.6 g | 37.6 g |
| Chicken Cabbage Salad | 41.8 g | 35.8 g |
| Chicken Vermicelli | 82.4 g | 35.6 g |
| Spicy Tuna | 22.2 g | 31.4 g |
| Pork Vermicelli | 67.1 g | 29.4 g |
| Shrimp Papaya Salad | 12.5 g | 27.7 g |
| Tofu & Taro Spring Rolls | 136 g | 27.6 g |
| Roasted Portobello | 39.8 g | 26.4 g |
| Pate | 156.9 g | 26.4 g |
| Extra Tub of Sauce (16oz) | 20.5 g | 21.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Vietnamese Sandwiches
All include pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, and mayo on a french baguette.
- The Special - $16: slow roasted pork, fancy pork loaf, pork pate, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, mayo, french baguette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork - $15: sliced pork grilled with lemongrass, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, mayo, french baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaking Beef - $15: sliced beef sauteed with onions and vinaigrette, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, mayo, french baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $15: dark meat chicken grilled with lemongrass, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, mayo, french baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball - $15: steamed pork xiu mai style meatballs, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, mayo, french baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna - $15: chunk light tuna with spicy mayo, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, mayo, french baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tofu - $15: fried shreds of tofu, taro, rice noodles, jicama, vegenaise, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, french baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Portobello - $15: salt and pepper seasoned portobello mushroom, vegenaise, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos, french baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Spring Rolls
3 rolls per order. Includes choice of Traditional Peanut Sauce, Vegan Fish Sauce, or Hoisin Sauce.
- Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls - $13.75: grilled lemongrass pork, shrimp, lettuce, cucumber, green apple, cilantro, mint, rice noodles, rice paper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Shrimp Spring Rolls - $13.75: grilled lemongrass chicken, shrimp, lettuce, cucumber, green apple, cilantro, mint, rice noodles, rice paper Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu & Taro Spring Rolls - $13.75: fried shreds of tofu, taro, rice noodles, jicama, lettuce, cucumber, green apple, cilantro, mint, rice paper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vermicelli Noodle Bowls
All include rice noodles, fried shreds of tofu & taro, lettuce, cucumber, mango, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro.
- Beef Vermicelli - $17.75: sliced beef sauteed with onions and vinaigrette, rice noodles, fried shreds of tofu & taro, lettuce, cucumber, mango, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, vegan fish sauce, crushed peanuts, fried shallots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Vermicelli - $17.75: sliced pork grilled with lemongrass, rice noodles, fried shreds of tofu & taro, lettuce, cucumber, mango, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, vegan fish sauce, crushed peanuts, fried shallots Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vermicelli - $17.75: dark meat chicken grilled with lemongrass, rice noodles, fried shreds of tofu & taro, lettuce, cucumber, mango, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, vegan fish sauce, crushed peanuts, fried shallots Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Vermicelli - $17.75: roasted portobello, rice noodles, fried shreds of tofu & taro, lettuce, cucumber, mango, pickled carrot and daikon, cilantro, vegan fish sauce, crushed peanuts, fried shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
Portion size per order is good for 1 person as meal or 2 people as an appetizer.
- Chicken Cabbage Salad - $13.5: grilled chicken, green and red cabbage, pickled carrots and daikon, rau ram Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Papaya Salad - $13.5: shrimp, green papaya, pickled carrots and daikon, grape tomatoes, thai basil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Specialty drinks and catering beverage boxes.
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $7.5: dark roast coffee and chicory with sweetened condensed milk
- Thai Iced Tea - $7.5: black tea blend with half n' half and blue agave
- Watermelon Litchi Smoothie - $7.75: fresh watermelon with litchi jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Mint Smoothie - $7.75: green tea mango puree with coconut milk and fresh mint leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Avocado Shake - $8: fresh avocado with vanila rice milk and organic cane sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee Box (20 Servings) - $125: dark roast coffee and chicory with sweetened condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Thai Iced Tea Box (20 Servings) - $125: black tea blend sweetened with blue agave topped with half n' half Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides and Add-ons
Extra toppings and snacks.
- Pate - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tofu Add-on - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Double Meat - $5.25 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Avocado Half - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Mushrooms - $4.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Sauce - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Small Kettle Chips - $2: 2oz bags, assortment of flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Kettle Chips - $4: Assortment of flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Tub of Sauce (16oz) - $7: Peanut, hoisin, or vegan fish sauce. Serves 10 spring roll orders. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Dinosaurs
- Is Dinosaurs dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Dinosaurs has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Half, Roasted Portobello and Large Kettle Chips.
- What can I eat at Dinosaurs on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado Half, Roasted Portobello and Large Kettle Chips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dinosaurs have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Half and Roasted Portobello.
- Is Dinosaurs gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dinosaurs?
- Chicken & Shrimp Spring Rolls, at roughly 51.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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