Grubstake – American
Step into this iconic, neon-lit sanctuary where the sizzle of the grill and the aroma of golden-fried appetizers create an immediate sense of nostalgic comfort. From the hearty warmth of a traditional Caldo Verde soup to the indulgent weight of a perfectly seared patty melt, every dish serves as a savory embrace within the restaurant’s storied, vintage walls.
1525, Pine Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109 +14156738268 https://sfgrubstake.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Grubstake
Dairy-Free at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp, Caldo Verde Soup and NY Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp, Caldo Verde Soup and NY Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp, Veggie Burger and Peach Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cali Chicken Sando. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Buffalo Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp and 222 Breakfast Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp, Veggie Burger and Peach Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Grubstake
Grubstake in San Francisco has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp, Veggie Burger and 222 Breakfast Special. 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 Grubstake
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cali Chicken Sando | 9.6 g | 36.5 g |
| Potato Skins | 59.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Double Johnny Burger | 13.6 g | 27.9 g |
| Clam Chowder Soup | 40.1 g | 25.5 g |
| Grilled Cheese Sando | 1.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Patty Melt Burger | 22.8 g | 21.6 g |
| Peach Pie | 182.3 g | 17.8 g |
| Build Your Own Omelet | 23.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Cheeseburger | 64.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Ice Cream Shakes | 74.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Caesar Salad - Full | 31.6 g | 9.1 g |
| NY Steak & Eggs | 10.1 g | 9.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Sunday - Mo-We
- 6:30 PM - 27:00
- Thursday - Saturday
- 6:30 PM - 28:00
Menu
Appetizers & Soups
- Mozzarella Sticks - $14: Gooey, breaded mozzarella served with house-made marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $14: Tenders served with choice of dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $16.5: Cheese, sour cream, and bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Buffalo Wings - $17.5: Portuguese style wings marinated in garlic, cayenne and paprika Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder Soup - $12.5: House recipe with bacon, clams and rich creamy broth Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo Verde Soup - $12: Portuguese style potato-kale soup with linguica sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - Full - $16.5: With croutons and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
World Famous Burgers
- Cheeseburger - $14.5: 1/3 lb burger with cheese and choice of toppings Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt Burger - $19: Jack cheese and grilled onions on grilled sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grubstake Burger - $19: Cheeseburger and lots of bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Johnny Burger - $27: Double 10 oz. patty with bacon, cheese, and an onion ring Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nugget Burger - $21: Cheeseburger, bacon, and a fried egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- A-1 Smackdown Burger - $21: A1 sauce, bacon, mushrooms and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $18: With cheese and grilled mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- French Dip Sandwich - $19.5: Slow roasted thinly sliced beef and jack cheese on a French roll with au jus Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheese Steak - $19.5: Slow roasted steak, grilled onions, and melted cheese on a French roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese Sando - $13: Gooey melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Chicken Sando - $19: Grilled chicken breast, jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Anytime
- 222 Breakfast Special - $23: Classic breakfast combination Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Build Your Own Omelet - $16.5: Customizable omelet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- NY Steak & Eggs - $41: New York steak served with eggs, potatoes, and toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- NY Steak - $38: New York strip steak Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Grubstake Sides: Fries, Onion Rings, Veggies, & More! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grubstake Side Sauces - $3: Assorted dipping sauces Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Shakes & Sweets
- Ice Cream Shakes - $11.5: Real ice cream blended with chocolate, vanilla, strawberries or Oreo Cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Our Famous Apple Pie - $11: Apples baked in cinnamon & brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peach Pie - $11: Homemade peach pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Crisp - $11: Homemade pineapple crisp Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Grubstake
- Is Grubstake dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Grubstake has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pineapple Crisp, Caldo Verde Soup and NY Steak.
- What can I eat at Grubstake on a dairy-free diet?
- Pineapple Crisp, Caldo Verde Soup and NY Steak carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Grubstake have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pineapple Crisp and 222 Breakfast Special.
- Is Grubstake gluten-free?
- 6 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 Grubstake?
- Cali Chicken Sando, at roughly 36.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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