Park Chow. What do spaghetti-and-meatballs, Thai peanut noodles with shrimp, and big juicy burgers have in common? They're all on the eclectic comfort food menu at Park Chow, and offered at unbeatable prices. This neighborhood favorite is also known for its desserts: fresh-fruit cobblers and ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream are standouts. In cool weather, there's a roaring fire in the dining room fireplace; in warm weather, get there early to snag an outdoor table. The original location is in the Castro neighborhood.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Zagot and every other reviewer besides here is correct, this place is great!
Posted by Amanda from San Francisco, CA on 8/20/06
Whenever we go to Park Chow (group of 4 or more) everyone loves this place (out of towners and locals). The pork chops are always moist and delicious. I finish the whole plate and won't share with my husband. The pizza, thai noodle and salmon are also delicious. My friends think the lasagne is the best. However, the spice cake is to die for! This place is perfect for cheap eats!!!
FOOD: 5.0
ATMOSPHERE: 4.0
SERVICE: 5.0
VALUE: 5.0
RATING: 4.8
If This Tastes Like Home, Get Out More!
Posted by Bridget from San Francisco on 4/15/06
After years of hearing how good park Chow I finally decided to give it a try. It was crowded but we sat upstairs promptly. The atmosphere is bustling but comfortable, overall very pleasing. The outdoor patio setting is extra cozy with the numerous heat lamps scattered throughout. But then came the food... While the artichoke appetizer was grilled and decent ($5.00 a bit high for a baby artichoke though) that was the only decent food that night. My date ordered the Mahi Mahi special. The fish was, the mashed potatoes were over salted, and the vegetables were bland. I've had better at Rubio's in the mall. But that wasn't so bad, at least he didn't order the lasagna. WOW, that was the worst attempt at lasagne I've ever seen. The noodles were just plain weird. They seemed like oversized won ton wrappers, overcooked and mushy, filled with ricotta then baked in a wood fire oven. They presented this won ton wrapped glob surrounded by a thin canned tomotoe sauce. It was just plain inedible. But try and tell that to the waiter. After our meal was served we never saw him again. No one asked how our meal was until a busboy noticed that we were just waiting and asked if I wanted my meal wrapped. I grimaced and told him it was garbage. He just smiled and took it away. I guess this is the kind of place non-natives enjoy, not knowing what wonderful values we have here in SF.
FOOD: 1.0
ATMOSPHERE: 3.0
SERVICE: 1.0
VALUE: 1.0
RATING: 1.4