Sears Fine Foods
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Why go
- The pink interior, which began with two pink Cadillacs parked outside for the waiting crowds
- Notes and letters on display around the restaurant, including tributes from customers such as President Bill Clinton
Opening hours
Today06:30 – 22:00Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- 18 Swedish pancakes, served with jam and butter
- Small Swedish pancakes topped with warm maple syrup
Booking a table
- Tables can be reserved online through the restaurant's website.
- Small and large groups can book a table, and private events can be booked too.
- The restaurant can be reached by phone at (415) 986-0700.
Atmosphere
- Old-fashioned charm, with a selection of American favorites on the menu.
- The clang of the Powell Street cable car can be heard from the street outside.
- Many of the staff have been there more than twenty years, and one host is 109 years old.
- The staff keep up its atmosphere, decor and history.
- Its atmosphere and cuisine have stayed a classic constant over the years.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available for young visitors.
Shorts
History
Ben Sears, a retired circus clown, built its reputation on pancakes made from his wife's Swedish family recipe. The pancakes still follow that family recipe, in use since the early 1930s. Later the pink theme moved indoors.
- Early 1930sThe family pancake recipe comes into use.
- 1938Wilbur and Ben Sears open the restaurant on Powell Street, just off Union Square.
- 2004A major renovation, and the restaurant opens for dinner for the first time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
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- Website
- searsfinefood.com/
- Phone
- +4159860700
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Sears Fine Foods?
It opens at 06:30 every day. It closes at 21:30 Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, and at 22:00 on Friday and Saturday. The dinner menu is temporarily unavailable.
Do I need to book a table at Sears Fine Foods?
You can reserve a table online through the restaurant's website, or call (415) 986-0700. Small and large groups and private events can also be booked.
Is Sears Fine Foods good for children?
Yes, highchairs are available for young visitors. Tables can be booked for small or large groups and private events.
Is Sears Fine Foods wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. It offers table service and takeout as well.
How do I get to Sears Fine Foods in San Francisco?
It is at 439 Powell Street, on Union Square. The Powell Street cable car can be heard from outside it.
What dish is Sears Fine Foods known for?
It is known for its small Swedish pancakes topped with warm maple syrup. The 18-pancake order is served with jam and butter.
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