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Causwells, San Francisco, CA

Causwells

4.6 (570)
$30 and under
American
2346 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Established in 2014 and reopened in 2022 with a reimagined interior, seasonal menu, and unique cocktail program, Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro rooted in the northern California style of cooking. Chef Adam Rosenblum draws from his diverse background to create a comforting menu that spotlights local, seasonal ingredients influenced by classic American dishes, European inspiration, and the American South. The cocktail menu from Beverage Director and Managing Partner Elmer Mejicanos redefines the American bistro, pulling inspiration from reimagined classics to seasonal offerings, to tableside experiences. Stop by Causwells’ new art deco-inspired space to enjoy a deliciously unique cocktail and smash-style Americana Cheeseburger – some say it’s the best in the country!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 447-6081
  • Website
    http://www.causwells.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adam Rosenblum
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2346 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Cross street
    Divisadero
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and a lot for parking on Pierce between Chestnut and Lombard. It is two blocks away
  • Public transit
    There is a stop for the 30 line a half of a block away.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Causwells's menu was last updated on 9/23/2022.

Main

  • Brown Butter Cauliflower Soup$9.00

    celery, pine nut, grape

    • Ricotta$9.75

      rosemary honey, olive oil, lavash

      • Deviled Eggs$6.25

        classic, avocado, smoked trout

        • Smoked Salmon Sliders

          • Half Dozen Raw Oysters$21.00

            angostura mignonette, charred lemon

            • Shishito Peppers

              • Brussel Sprouts

                • Salmon Tartare$16.00

                  cucumber, avocado, quinoa

                  • Heirloom Tomato$14.00

                    melon vinaigrette, cucumber, 'everything crunch', herbs

                    • Arugula Salad$13.00

                      pluot, marcona almond, green goddess dressing

                      • Octopus$16.00

                        white bean hummus, fennel salad, black olive, crispy garbanzo beans

                        • Detroit Cast Iron Cheesy Bread$10.00

                          • 'Cali Hot' Chicken Wings$14.00

                            house ranch, celery

                            • Causwells Mac N Cheese$9.00

                              3 cheese, toasted bread crumb

                              • Strozzapreti Pasta$21.00

                                with spicy tomato, shrimp, squid

                                • Salmon Filet$25.00

                                  summer broth, pearl pasta, mixed veggies, herbs

                                  • Pork Belly Confit$19.00

                                    johnny cake, sorghum gastrique, stone fruit

                                    • Herbed Cauliflower$20.00

                                      • Steak Frites, Herb Butter$32.00

                                        • Burger

                                          • October Burger$19.50

                                            whipped burrata, marinated roasted pepper (basil, garlic, balsamic), lettuce, red onion, aioli

                                            • Veggie Burger$17.00

                                              pesto aioli, mushroom, pickled red onion, lettuce

                                              • Crispy Chicken Sandwich$18.00

                                                Dessert

                                                • Banana Bread Grilled Cheese

                                                  • Warm Brownie Ala Mode, Chocolate Sauce$10.00

                                                    • Salted Caramel Apple Tarte$8.00

                                                      Kids Menu

                                                      • Grilled Cheese w/ Choice of Side

                                                        greens, fries, apple

                                                        • Chicken w/ Choice of Side

                                                          • Kids Burger w/ Choice of Side

                                                            • Kids Veggie Burger w/ Choice of Side

                                                              • Sub Kid's Mac N Cheese$3.00

                                                                • Kids Pasta

                                                                  Last updated: September 23, 2022

                                                                  What 570 people are saying

                                                                  Causwells 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

                                                                  4.6
                                                                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  Causwells offers a vibrant dining experience in San Francisco's Marina district, celebrated for its "best burgers in town" and inventive cocktails. Guests praise the "attentive service" and lively atmosphere. While some dishes are pricey, many find the overall experience "delicious and satisfying," making it a must-visit spot.
                                                                  570 Reviews

                                                                  1. Jeannine VIP

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    Dined on June 26, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Ridiculously expensive for mediocre food: a burger with onion straws (no beverage) cost $33 once you added service charge, tax, and tip. My hamburger was ok; the onion straws were breading-heavy and too tiny to pick up and eat. Street patio was nice enough, but even here we were treated to extremely loud speakers at another table.

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                                                                  2. jeanne VIP

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The food and drinks were delicious and the service was outstanding!

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                                                                  3. Shubham

                                                                    Miami - Dade2 reviews

                                                                    2.0

                                                                    Dined on June 15, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    The drinks were great and the burger was decent. Nothing too special but priced according to Bay Area so definitely worth it if you are in the area. The service was horrible. We decided to sit inside rather than outside and were faced with eye rolls from the server and the hostess. The server on our table seemed like she didn’t want to be there. Not expected at such a so called SF institution. Roll your eyes at home next time.

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                                                                  4. Gina VIP

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

                                                                    2.0

                                                                    Dined on June 11, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Staff is very nice and kind. Food is disappointing.

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                                                                  5. Taylor VIP

                                                                    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Delicious soup, loved the “pull apart bread”, and a great martini!
                                                                    CauswellsResponded on June 9, 2025
                                                                    Hello Taylor, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to give us 5 stars. We hope to see you in the near future. Cheers!

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                                                                  6. Tim

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    Dined on June 1, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Perfect location. Diverse menu. Attentive service. Cocktails were very good. Problem with one dish but it was corrected by the kitchen and that item was comped. It’s a scene on Chestnut and you’re there at prime time expect noise and crowds.

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                                                                  7. Emily

                                                                    Hawaii3 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on May 31, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    One of the best burgers in San Francisco. Good drinks too!

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                                                                  8. Carol

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on May 20, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The food has been consistently good. We loved the green salad and the hamburger. It's not cheap but doesn't break the bank. The lunch menu unfortunately doesn't include the roasted carrots which I loved for dinner.

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                                                                  9. Tyson VIP

                                                                    Las Vegas25 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Dined on May 18, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great brunch menu but OMG that burger!!!! I’m hooked!!!

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                                                                  10. Scott VIP

                                                                    San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Lovely brunch. We really enjoyed the cocktails and the food was delish.

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  Causwells offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Causwells also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 447-6081.

                                                                  Causwells is rated 4.6 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                  3. San Francisco Bay Area
                                                                  4. San Francisco
                                                                  5. Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  8:30 PM
                                                                  Booked 23 times today
                                                                  Google Map for Causwells

                                                                  2346 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                    Divisadero
                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    American
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    There is street parking and a lot for parking on Pierce between Chestnut and Lombard. It is two blocks away
                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                    There is a stop for the 30 line a half of a block away.
                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                    Adam Rosenblum
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                  • Delivery & takeout
                                                                    Order direct
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