Pearl’s Deluxe Burgers

Thanks to Pearl’s Burgers I have a new hole in the wall joint to go to.
You know how my big thing is customer service + good food = five stars right?
Well this place brings it.
Came her with my buddy because we were craving burgers and the burgers were high quality, fresh vegetables (like lettuce, homemade pickles, and tomatoes) toasted bun and killer onion rings and okay fries.
All hand breaded but we liked the onion rings better.
What was truly a winner was the customer service. So, I’m lactose intolerant, not a serious case, but serious enough to get sick if I consume a lot of milk. The owner made sure to make the banana shake lactose free where I was fine that day and the next. He kept his word and the shake was delicious.
Two medium rare burgers. Great bacon, Great cheese. Small hole in the wall burger joint.
Support your local business and go here if you’re in the neighborhood.

Pearl’s is a great place to get a hearty burger. Plenty of great menu choices and extras. If you’re hungry, this is a great place to go.
I had the BBQ burger and it was very tasty and a bit decadent. Lots of cheese, cooked onions, and bacon. I also had the onion rings, which were very tasty.
There’s only a few tables inside, so don’t expect a lot of seating. The service was fast and friendly and the food arrived quickly. Pearl’s also gets top marks for health and cleanliness scores.

…was recommended by the front desk clerk at the hotel where I was staying. It turned out to be a great little find. It was great. And, it was little. It’s just a tiny little place with very limited seating. We got there just in time to beat the rush, and were able to enjoy a table with our burger. But the staff was ready close up, turning people away at 8:55, so don’t be late!

The bula burger was large and very messy. I could barely taste the beefiness of the burger. There was also too much sauce. The fries are gigantic. The garlic fries were just regular fries with bits of toasted garlic on them. The sweet potato fries were light and sweet. The ketchup tasted awful.

I dream of this place. I’m a Bay Area native, but only come back home maybe once a year. I always, always make a stop here. Normally my first stop after I get off the plane. Tasty, no nonsense burgers. Their garlic fries are to die for. I love the atmosphere. In a world a frilly, elitist restaurants, this place feels like a home away from home.

The night we came here I was craving a delicious burger and I could not have been happier. I got the BBQ Burger and LOVED it. My boyfriend got the Pesto Burger and was equally happy. I loved the variety of burgers and offerings, something for everyone — really for everyone! The people working were nice and helpful even though they were about to close which is always nice. Fries were the perfect amount of crunch. Im sad I didn’t get the milkshake — I will for sure next time — looked delicious!
I would say and SF Must Try!

I love how the brain works. In this case, we were in dire need of burgers and were just trying to find some place that had great grub, on the cheap and a place to park. 2 out of 3 ain’t bad right?
I saw this spot come up in the Unilocal search feed and seemed to remember it, but my brain is so broken and I’ve had so many burgers, I just couldn’t remember if I’ve tried this place, although I thought I had. Was it good? Don’t remember!!!
We walk through the doors and it all came back to me. Yes, I’ve been! Yes, it’s pretty good. Yes, I ate the burger after a night of drinking and that probably lent itself to the goodness meter rising. No, it isn’t cheap, but we found semi rock star parking for $ 2.25/hr.
Burgers are giant, juicy, well seasoned and packed with flavor.
Fries are ok, but nothing spectacular.
Shakes were icy, creamy and delicious!
This place did the job we needed done and obviously I wouldn’t choose this location as my go to pick for burgers or even add it to the top 5. It’s just pretty good and pretty costly and that’s all there is to it. Sometimes, a place to eat is just a place to eat. Not every place to eat can be Bix, right?

Anywhere I travel, burgers are necessary to try. And if they’re near where I’m staying, they will be part of my meals throughout my stay.
I have to say San Francisco has some good burgers. The competition is fierce around Union Square but this joint takes one of the top three spots from around where I stayed.
The place is small, and you may have to wait, but it’s worth it. The price is okay, but it’s not regular fast food cheap, but no worries because the quality is there.
One of my favorite things is that this place solved the issue my girl and I always have, the old Regular Fries vs Sweet Potato Fries. They have something called spries, which is a basket with a mix of both. Thank you so much for that.
Let me tell you something about this battle, she usually likes sweet potato fries, but their regular fries were so damn good, she almost completely ignored the SP Fries.
We both loved their burgers. We especially enjoyed the Deluxe cheese with bacon. So good. They have a nice variety of choices that are good to share. Check this place out, it’s worth it.

This place is awesome I wish they had one in az! My boyfriend and I were cold and hungry and we found d pearls. I had the Prized Pearl, and he had the BBQ burger with kobe beef. We both loved out burgers!!! My only complaint was that my burger had a bit too much blue cheese, but still soo good! We also had an order fries to split and a chocolate milkshake. The fries were great and so was the shake. The shake for us had a bit of a nostalgic feel, it tasted like a Hershey’s chocolate syrup shake.
I would definitely go back… all the time. :)

Burger was delicious as a quick meal. We had a special with avocado lettuce and tomato. Like many places in SF, it was a little small. If you can deal with that, make this place a stop.

The ladies here ruined our nice day together as a family. We hit the Carnaval parade, listented to some music, and I had two family members from far away visiting in town. I raved about Pearl’s burgers and told everyone to come with me despite that it wasn’t some fancy sit down.
After we got there, we placed an order, and my girlfriend (who’s vegetarian) ordered a Veggie burger. She thought it was over, had already started walking away and the girl looked up to ask what kind of cheese. I answered Swiss for her. We proceeded to let the rest of the people order, and my dad paid. We waited a while to get a seat (which is apart of the game, just expect it) and they brought onion rings and fries reasonably fast. Later they brought burgers and had a chicken burger. We said that we didn’t order a chicken burger, and she said well look at this receipt right here. It was weird, almost as if she thought we were lying about ordering a chicken burger for a vegetarian. She took the chicken burger and then went and started arguing with a young asian girl with bleached or lightented hair. We proceed to eat slowly hoping her burger would come soon. When we are all practically done with the burger, I get up to ask about it, and the young asian girl comes over and with attitude says «so what exactly happened». I told her that we ordered a veggie burger, they brought a chicken, and we had been waiting for the new burger. She asked «didnt she read the order to you», at that point if she had read the order it might have been to someone else, so i said I didn’t remember, because I hoenstly didnt remember if she read it to me, or if she had read it to someone else. But regardless I was standing right there when she said veggie burger, and I said that because clearly she was trying to imply we would have to order another veggie burger. I thought this was ridiculous, most importantly because they took the chicken burger, and never intended to order a new veggie burger until we asked. At the least if they were going to rudely suggest it was our fault, then they should atleast tell us, and not leave us expecting it to be replaced with a veggie burger. The girl relented, we sat back down, and she eventually brought the burger dropping it hastily on the table and not saying a word (clearly mad at us). It was very uncomfortable, ruined our dinner, and ruined the vibe of everyone in the party. All for what? Because clearly the ordering system wasnt organized enough? We did not make a mistake here on the order, so why should we be punished? And even if we had a part in it somehow, is this a way you treat a customer in a clearly innocent mistake between parties?
The burgers are good, but if you are trying to make this a special occasion, I would very much suggest passing for one of the MANY other good burgers in the city. The closest match with great customer service every time is probably Sam’s which Anthony Bourdain called his top 3 burger. You could also go to Roam, or even Super Duper Burger. They will all be on par in quality, and avoid the nightmare customer service situation.

This place is SO good! I live around the corner and we order from them frequently-​ish. The service is always fast and friendly, and they have amazing burgers which are HUGE.
Garlic or Chili fries are definitely a must but they are also huge so bring a friend to share! And any place that has a free side of pickles is Five Stars for me!

Bin nun schon mehrere Male dort eingekehrt und das Essen war immer absolut top!
Nur beim letzten Mal war ich etwas enttäuscht, da ich einen Hotdog bestellt hatte und auch einen klassischen solchen erwartete, aber dann einen Teller mit den «Einzelteilen» bekam (siehe Bilder). Trotz allem aber nach wie vor eins der besten Restaurants was das Essen anbelangt.

I’m sure this place gets tons of great reviews on its Burgers, but can we talk about the fries for a minute?!
I am so particular about my fries – matchstick, crispy, flaky, salty, deep fried. You name it and I have a critique for how fries should be cooked. Pearls has some of the best fries hands down. There fries are just as good as their burgers if not I dare say better. That would be a very tough call to make though, so I will leave it to a more expertise person.
Also, I might add the owner is just a great guy! You can see how passionate he is about his business and the care he puts into it for it to succeed.
The very first time I order at Pearls he very casually told me about their new app and abilities to pay online to save me from having to use the ATM again. And kudos to him for seeing a need and meeting the demand. Placing an online is such convenience saves me from the $ 2.50 service fee I would have from using the ATM.
Every time I have gone to Pearl’s I am attended to right away, even if the register clerk is busy. I never wait long for food and treated as a valued customer. I love seeing business like Pearls thrive!

Great burgers, great fries, great everything!
I came here when I was looking for great American food on Google Maps around downtown San Francisco. Google said it would be crowded but I was lucky. Just after me a bunch of people arrived. Little off the spot, few seats. I ordered the Prized Pearl Burger (blue cheese, bacon, grilled onions) with Springs (half onion rings — best of my life -, half sweet potatoe fries). Patty was just as I wanted it (medium rare), Springs were enough for two. Best of all: free refills on Ginger Ale!
I only can recommend this place, waiting is worthwhile! Would come back anytime. Pre-​orders for take away available online. Cash only!

Food came out pretty fast. We were helped by the owner who apparently had no clue he was ranked #17 out of 5000 according to trip advisor. Pretty good. For the two of us it was $ 23 for two burgers and fries. Good burger, for sure.

Solid burgers and solid service.
My only complaint is that our burgers weren’t medium rare as requested, more so on the well done side but were still juicy anyways so wasn’t a big deal.
Prices seem a little more than fair considering they are within the same range as most non chain burgers and they’re generous with their portions.
Their french fries are boomb too. Nice and crispy, not sure what’s coating the outside but it adds for a nice extra crunchy texture. My boyfriend loved them (= The portions on fries are enough for two to share and then some.
Would definitely be down to come back, they have a pretty tempting list of milkshakes I’d like to try.

If you want a good quality meat burger this is the place! However the place itself is a bit crowded and small so seating would be a pain if it was busy. The customer service was great however when I asked the girl about the Kobe beef it seemed like she was reading something off the wall which I thought was pretty hilarious.
The first thing I noticed was the big container of pickles! I love pickles and they just have it by where they keep the condiments so basically it was all you can eat pickles. That’s a huge bonus for me already!
I got the spicysly burger with Kobe beef. Love how you can tell them how you want to cook your burger! Most places don’t really do that so another bonus point for Pearl’s! I got my burger rare and it was deliiish. The meat itself was so juicy and tender and had lots of flavor. I definitely recommend upgrading to the Kobe because the meat was just so tender! The components on the burger really worked well too. The only thing is that this burger was super messy. Everything kept falling out and it was just too hard to eat so I ended up using a fork but still good.
I also ordered the fries, the half regular and half onion rings. They were super crispy and tasty. The only thing is there was barely any onion rings… They probably used it all in their burger because there was barely any in our basket :(but in our burgers oh man there was a lot!
Overall I think this place deserves to be eaten at least once. Simple burgers with great taste and pizazz!

Of course, Pearl’s is a legend. Their burgers are supreme. I do love how they have an option for mini-​burgers. The big ones are too big!
They surely are famous for their burgers, but their friiiiiiieeeees tho. Fries are often an oversight. Many of my favorite burger places have mediocre fries. It’s a shame. But I’d say that Pearl’s has some of the best fries I’ve ever had.
The only bummer is that they are cash only, however they do have an ATM inside. The cash only thing has proven to be quite a hindrance on many occasions.

Got the Kobe bleu cheeseburger with grilled onions and mayo cooked medium. It was fantastic. 5 stars.

Good place for a hearty burger, milkshake, onion rings and fries! Boyfriend and I come here form time to time for a splurge meal.

Got the bacon with chz. Thick and juicy patty with tons of toppings. French fries are good. It’s cash only but that’s ok, cash is king! It’s kinda small inside so be prepared to take it to go. Next time I think I’ll order the shake as I noticed most customers had a a shake of some sort I also heard their onion rings are pretty good so I would like to try them as well.

Amazing burgers at cheap prices!
I love this place for a few reasons:
— They give generous and legit quality meat cooked to your specifications
— It’s very affordable — their burgers are $ 8.99 and under (unless you go for buffalo or Kobe)
— It’s no frills and thus has a welcoming/​accessible vibe
I’d recommend the Phat Bob (bacon, onion rings, BBQ sauce, jack cheese, and mayo) — fantastic. You should also try their frings (fries + onion rings) — they must double fry these because they are sooo crispy and satisfying.
If you want something simple, their mini deluxe with cheese and bacon really hits the spot and it’s $ 6.49!

So I’m giving this place four stars for the delicious burgers and service! I’m taking a star off for price and for the establishment only to accept CASH. You would think they charge that much for the food they would have the option to pay with CC. One person could easily spend $ 15 or more for burger, fries and a drink.
Anyways.the food was delicious. I had the regular cheeseburger with nothing fancy in it (as I was limited cause of the CASH only thing). I also had a order of the sweet potato fries and a medium drink. the burger and fries where so good! I’m picky with each so the quality of the meat was really good and the fries where perfectly cooked. It does fill you up but you could opt for other types of burgers for more $$. I’ve been here a few times for lunch as it can get pretty packed since the place has a limited seating. So go earlier or later to avoid the lunch crowd. The service is really good too. The front counter was really helpful when asking questions and they bring the food to you if you happen to get a seat. They have a restroom which is a plus when your at your lunch hour. so plus for that.
So remember, CASH only folks. try all the burgers on the menu as all of them sound so good!

My friends and I like coming to this place. Parking around here is hard to find given its lower nob hill and there are only a number of tables here.
The definite must get thing here are the garlic fries. They are warm, crunchy, and the flavor a just flow through your mouth.
Their pearls burgers is also great to get. The meat is just prepared well and thus the standard burger is already great in itself.
Just be prepared to feel a bit oily afterwards. So maybe pack some fresh green tea along the side when you go.

Every single time I go to Pearl’s they nail it. They get the food out since unbelievably fast and it’s consistently the best burger I’ve ever had. Get the bbq burger and add sautéed mushrooms holy shmoly! I’m a big fan of the springs (sweet potato fries and onion rings) but they’re traditional fries are always crispy and perfection itself. I don’t know what they put in their food that makes it so filling but good heavens I’m tapping out by halfway through my burger.

So Yum! I had the ‘California dreamin’ special and I upgraded my burger to Kobe beef (note: upgrade not available on ¼ lb). The burger comes with onions, lettuce, tomato, special sauce, avocado, and bacon. It was deliciously messy! The fries were slightly battered but sooo good! Thumbs up for this hidden gem! Nom nom nom

I wouldn’t say anything I tried punched my mouth with the WOW factor, but Pearl’s is unique as a burger joint.
Pearl’s has Carl’s Jr size burgers, without the fast food behind it. The menu is large with a great amount of variety. From turkey, beef, kobe beef, and buffalo for your meat options, to salads, hot dogs, fries, onion rings and shakes.
One good thing about the place is that you can get your meat cooked anyway you want it. Medium rare or anything lower if you dare is how I would suggest your meat be cooked. The buns they use tend to get dry towards the end, so all the juice you can get helps a lot as you try and devour the large size monster.
Small spot, with only 3 tables and window seating. Cash only.

Always love coming here when I’m in sf with my bf who is a regular during his law school years. Prized pearl was yummy. Omfg get the shake! So yummy. I got chocolate banana. Real banana. It was a bit too sweet for me. But it’s bc I don’t have a sweet tooth but it was so good. I didn’t minded. And fries are bomb!!!

Let’s start off by saying we were suggested this place since we’re from out of town. We had a big group with us and like most restaurants in San Francisco they are rather compact. We waited for about 10 minutes to put tables and chairs together to accommodate everyone. We ordered in the meantime and I was excited that everyone got something different (I like to share and try to get a bite of everyone’s plate) Staff was very friendly and patient with us since we had a big group, he also even made a couple recommendations. Once we all had our food everyone was satisfied and happy with their order.
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Cash Only! ATM on site.
This is my go to burger spot. Conveniently (dangerously) located near my apartment, I can order to go and still come home to a warm burger and crunchy fries. Owner is super friendly and accomodating, as well as the staff. I have yet to be disappointed in any of their menu items. Their garlic fries are to die for… meaty, crunchy fries with a mountain of garlic… YUM. Burgers are cooked to perfection and a plethora of milkshakes to choose from. Do your taste buds a favor and eat here!

[Cash only alert!] Yes, yes, yes and more yes. I finally found an awesome burger joint in my neighborhood! This one’s a keeper folks ;) If you’re vegetarian, they offer a veggie burger OR you can ask them to substitute a veggie burger in any of their «special» burger menu items. I did the latter, and ordered a BBQ veggie burger. My friend and I split garlic fries and onion rings. Everything was good, but the star of the meal for me was the burger — just a really great veggie burger. The garlic fries were also quite solid, and the onion rings were good but I tend to prefer meaty onions with lots of batter — theirs were lighter, which some may actually prefer. Last thing I thought was awesome was the service — the employees were clearly happy to be there and provided awesome service. Seriously, go try this restaurant — it’s fantastic. But beware, CASH ONLY!

Small business but the quality will surprise you. They menu is quit big and they recommend you to order the meat. That’s what they’re well known for.
Since I had a lot of meat throughout Thanksgiving I felt like eating more healthy.
The vegetarian burger was delicious and somehow it tasted like meat.

Extrem leckerer Burger.
Der Käse ist schön geschmolzen und der Bacon kross.
Ich hatte den Burger Medium bestellt und er kam auch tatsächlich so bei mir an.
Auch der Michshake ist richtig gut.
Nicht gerade günstig für einen Imbiss aber ihr werdet so einen Burger nur sehr sehr schwer in Deutschland finden.
Absolute Empfehlung!

I love revisiting old places I haven’t reviewed in a long time. I can’t believe after going to Pearl’s two times in two months, that my next visit wouldn’t be for another 4 years. I stopped by for lunch after a movie at AMC Van Ness and had a good craving for a Mushroom Cheeseburger, so that’s what I ordered on my return visit.
Deluxe Burger with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and grilled onions w/​side of fries. –
Oh my lord! One thing I didn’t remember was how huge these burgers were at Pearl’s. The bun is great, the onions and mushrooms were sauteed well, and the beef patty was cooked perfectly. It definitely satisfied my mushroom burger craving! And the fries, I definitely remember how much I loved the fries and they are still awesome! They’re double fried and have a nice seasoned crust to them.
I must’ve gone to Pearl’s at the right time because when I arrived there it was near empty. However, by the time I had finished my meal, there was a line out the door and a bunch of folks standing around waiting for a table to open up. That just goes to show that even though they’ve been around the block for a while, Pearl’s Deluxe is still a popular burger joint. Stop by if you haven’t been there yet or haven’t gone back in a while like me. They haven’t lost their touch!

Pearlie Kobe Burger and Homemade Chili!
Some of the best sweet potato fries I have had!
~The Restaurant
The restaurant is tiny. Hospitality is Large! The customers were annoying. There is a hostile across the street and I think a mob of people staying there decided to come right before us. There are a few tables and some bar style seating. The place is cash only and there are large signs stating this. Despite the signs, customer after customer was making a big ordeal out of it. There is an ATM inside. I had my cash ready and just kept getting annoyed at the customers who were not ready. The group ahead of us was gobbling down the free dill pickles. The guy had to refill the container. I saw a lady even put some in a baggy.
~Food– 4 Stars
Everything here is about the same price (under $ 10). What costs extra is when you start customizing. I had the Kobe Burger with Homemade Chili and Avocado. It was pretty good. I think I would order it with the chili on the side next time. They also have kids size portions including a burger with cheese. Sweet Potato Fries stole the show. We ate these and even stopped by a second time to order a bag of these to go.
~Prices– 4 Stars!
Very reasonable.
~Parking-​?
We walked here. It looks like parking is pretty easy on the street.
Overall, I am a fan! Thanks Pearl!

I feel I paid a grip for this! Yes the burgers are huge, but sometimes you just can’t enjoy it in that fashion.
+ Things to note +
That frontage photo either is of a different Pearl location, or this one moved two stores down. I expected it in the corner, yet it wasn’t there.
+ Dining and menu board +
The place is fairly small and can get pretty packed. As I stood in a long line, and in front of the fridge with sodas, I wasn’t sure if people were stealing free drinks because it was crowded. Or if they had actually paid for them and grabbed it after the fact. Who knows? But that’s how packed it was. The menu board was handy: Burgers listed at $ 6.99 to $ 14.99, from Turkey to Buffalo, respectively. Sides and milkshakes also listed.
+ Service +
The girl was cute, so no issue. She gave good recommendations too! The manager was also cool. He sweatily hustled and served orders, made milkshakes, helped the cashier, etc.
++ Sides ++
We tried the Springs (½ sweet potato fries ½ onion rings, $ 5.99): It was ok, but kind of flimsy. I enjoyed a few and couldn’t finish it. They served a lot! The onion rings were crunchy, but didn’t satisfy my craving for it. Kinda weak in my opinion. Wish I tried the regular fries.
++ Beefy Burgers ++
~ Pearl Deluxe with cheedar cheese ($ 7.99): The bun was nice and buttery on the inside, and the patty was real beefy. I ordered it medium rare and expected a lot of juiciness, but didn’t get it. Overall, not a bad choice.
~ Kobe Burger with jack cheese ($ 13.49): This was bigger than the Pearl Deluxe! The burger and all it’s fixings were freakin’ huge. Like I previously mentioned and at first glance, «sometimes you just can’t enjoy it in that fashion». Plus big bites of a dry bun aren’t fun. The kobe patty itself was like a steak, yet leaner. It’s what I expected. Loved the patty, medium-​rare as well. I probably wouldn’t order this again. Stick with a Pearl Deluxe.
++ Overall impression ++
Wasn’t too impressed really. I did enjoy the free chocolate shake I was given, since no one claimed it, so the manager gave it to me. Bonus star for being nice, even though I saw him insert the straw tip down with his index finger, eek. The Oreo cookie shake was yummerz too! A soothing mix to help push that kobe beef down.
~ Was I stuffed? Yes!
~ Was it worth $ 35? Not in my opinion. Sorry fellow Unilocalers!
~ Would I come back? Maybe. I give second chances sometimes.

Accueil très sympa, et burgers excellent!
Les french fries sont top!
Pas beaucoup de tables mais quelques minutes d’attentes font l’affaire.

Pearls Burgers is a tiny little burger joint, which happened to be just a block away from PanIQ Room, which was the final destination for the day.
Me being the burger lover I am and being extremely hungry at this point, I decided to order the Phat Bob. A ½ burger cooked rare and topped with Jack cheese, bacon, onion rings, BBQ sauce and mayo. When they say rare, they actually mean RARE and not medium rare like a lot of places seem to do. The burger was massive in size and flavor. Though an excellent burger there is one thing I would change. The amount of toppings over powered everything else just a tad. I love tasty toppings for my burger, but want the burger to be the star. That being said, the patty itself was seasoned pretty well and overall it was a pretty decent burger.
We ordered a side of frings (⁵⁰⁄₅₀ onion rings and fries). The fries were hot, crispy and seasoned greatly. The onion rings were home made (always a plus), plus they were cooked to perfection. I thought the onion rings could have had a little bit more seasoning on them, but in the end I was very happy with the little basket of fried joy.
The inside is very compact, so if you’re extremely claustrophobic or if you just have a problem eating next to strangers, I would suggest taking the food to go. The customer service was amazing. The guy behind the counter took my order quickly, and was very friendly. He mentioned we get free refills on our drinks, which I assumed was the case anyways but it was nice to hear him say it. He also mentioned the container of complimentary dill pickle spears on the counter which I took full advantage of.
Good food at a good price. It’s the new American dream, and Pearls delivers.

Sehr guter Burger. Der Besuch lohnt sich.

Las hamburguesas estaban riquísimas, me quede con la cosa de probar la de bufalo, seguro que merece la pena.

Super lecker! Wir hatten den Chicken Advocado und den Cheese. Dazu noch Sweet Potato Fries. Kleiner sauberer Laden mit freundlichem Personal.