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Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street, San Francisco, CA

Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street

4.7 (160)
$30 and under
Southern
2448 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Hard Knox Café offers San Francisco diners the best in southern home-style cooking. It is sometimes said that someone has gotten their education from the school of “hard knocks” meaning one born from experience rather than classroom training. Southern cooking is much like that as it is most often learned from family and growing up southern rather than a culinary course. Southern cooking also means lots of stick-to-your-ribs goodness and great hospitality. Both are in great supply at the Hard Knox Café. Great soul food like gumbo, po-boys (shrimp or catfish), pulled pork, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, oxtails, BBQ ribs and fried chicken are good for what ails you. Catering services are also offered by the Hard Knox Café.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We Do Catering! Contact us for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 160 people are saying

Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street offers "excellent southern food" with a friendly, attentive staff. This neighborhood gem is praised for its "delicious brunch" and "heartwarming flavors," including standout dishes like jambalaya and fried chicken. The "comfortable ambiance" and "reasonable prices" make it a "perfect spot" for family gatherings and casual dining.
160 Reviews
  1. Toy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    weekend brunch time is very crowed. Went there Friday dinner time. It was mellow. Jambalaya is the dish to die for!

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  2. Fides

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood place. Food is excellent and servers are friendly. I will continue to bring friends and family here.

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  3. Amanda

    California Central Coast7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great Easter dinner with my family. The service was great and the food was excellent. I will definitely be back.

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  4. Willam VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very nice place in a cool neighborhood on Clement Street. Good southern food, served by helpful and thoughtful staff. The prides are very reasonable and the ambience is great. There were five of us and we enjoyed a very agreeable and affordable Saturday brunch.

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  5. mark

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an excellent family dinner with six adults and a toddler. Food and sides were excellent and in large quantities. One couple split an entree and still left full. We had the ox tail, jambalaya, & pork ribs. Quality was excellent as usual. The service was also excellent. We were served by a lovely young lady. She took our group photo outside on the sidewalk without us having to ask. Such a nice person. We'll be back soon.

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  6. David

    Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined on the patio for lunch. The area is enclosed on three sides and the roof. It was quite comfortable and the traffic noise was not intrusive. Service was excellent. Attentive, timely and very friendly. The food, southern-style with a Louisiana touch, was really good. The portions just the right size. The four of us all had multiple different choices so it was a good test of the lunch menu. Everything was very tasty. This is the kind of neighborhood cafe that could easily become a habit. We will definitely return.

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  7. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent neighborhood spot! Delicious brunch food and service is tops! 🌞the best Of New Orleans in the Bay Area

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  8. Jeannie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is full of heartwarming flavors of Southern comfort food. Definitely a neighborhood gem. Every bite feels like a warm hug from home. The menu was full of classic favorites and the service team was friendly and attentive. They checked in with us often, perhaps a bit too often however, their dedication was not disappointing. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance of kindness and wit, offering a welcoming space for laughter and great conversation. It’s the kind of place where delicious food meets delightful company, making our visit a memorable one. The corn muffins are out of this world, adding butter and honey. The fried chicken was crispy, moist and flavorful on the inside. BBQ pull pork sandwich was perfect, tender, tangy and sweet. Side dishes were macaroni & cheese and collard greens, prepared just right. Parking can be a challenge, street and meter parking. They accept reservations through OpenTable.

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  9. Kathie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful service, deliciously made and served comfort food. Thank you for yet another enjoyable experience.

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  10. Paul

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice surprise of a good restaurant in that part of town in SF. And it was worth it. Delicious!

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FAQs

Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 752-3770.

Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street is rated 4.7 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street

2448 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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