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About San Francisco Restaurant

Located in Schenectady, San Francisco Restaurant offers a diverse dining experience with options for delivery, takeout, and dine-in. We specialize in serving local specialties alongside comforting classics. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, small plates, or a full meal, we've got you covered....

Located in Schenectady, San Francisco Restaurant offers a diverse dining experience with options for delivery, takeout, and dine-in. We specialize in serving local specialties alongside comforting classics. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, small plates, or a full meal, we've got you covered. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or brunch with us. We are open Monday through Saturday, with extended hours until 10 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We are closed on Sundays. With a rating of 4.4/5 based on 186 reviews, we strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere for solo diners and groups alike.

What Customers Say About San Francisco Restaurant

San Francisco Restaurant is a Dominican restaurant loved for its authentic flavors and friendly owners. Many rave about the empanadas and rice. Some reviews mention inconsistent food quality and rude service.

Popular Dishes

empanadas (3) rice (3) pernil pepper steak pollo al horna morcilla maduros

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Go in person if you're unsure about the Spanish menu online, as the staff is helpful and everything is explained in English.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy

What to see nearby

Schenectady Park
A 412m

Schenectady Park

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Veterans Park
A 707m

Veterans Park

parque

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Museum of Innovation and Science
A 720m

Museum of Innovation and Science

museo

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Pleasant Valley Park
A 762m

Pleasant Valley Park

parque

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Mount Pleasant Athletic Field
A 894m

Mount Pleasant Athletic Field

parque

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Explore the area around San Francisco Restaurant

San Francisco Restaurant is located in Schenectady, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Museums

  • Museum of Innovation and Science (A 720m)

Parks & Gardens

  • Schenectady Park (A 412m) — park in the United States of America
  • Veterans Park (A 707m) — park in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
  • Pleasant Valley Park (A 762m) — park in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
  • Mount Pleasant Athletic Field (A 894m) — park in the United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about San Francisco Restaurant

San Francisco Restaurant is located at 872 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307, Schenectady.
Near San Francisco Restaurant you can find points of interest such as Schenectady Park, Veterans Park, Museum of Innovation and Science, Pleasant Valley Park.
San Francisco Restaurant offers dominican cuisine.
San Francisco Restaurant has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
San Francisco Restaurant offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at San Francisco Restaurant based on customer reviews are: empanadas, rice, pernil, pepper steak, pollo al horna.
San Francisco Restaurant is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining.
San Francisco Restaurant is a Dominican restaurant loved for its authentic flavors and friendly owners. Many rave about the empanadas and rice. Some reviews mention inconsistent food quality and rude service.
Go in person if you're unsure about the Spanish menu online, as the staff is helpful and everything is explained in English.
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San Francisco Restaurant Schenectady Reviews

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Reviews (40)
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Hayden Schwartz

The pics speak for themselves... Tell me anywhere else you can find pernil, morcilla, maduros, frijoles or tres leches that look and taste this good outside NYC. I'll wait. Restaurant owned and operated by a husband and wife duo that took the time to talk with me about their restaurant and get to know me as a customer. I've been dying to find a solid Dominican spot and to see they also have delicias puertorriqueñas was a cherry on top like on their tres leches. A great spot. All the food I ordered is enough for like 4 days and was under $25. Will most definitely be returning for that good comfort food.

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Joshua Rosenberg

Delicious food and friendly staff. Will definitely be back here

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Brandon Brijlall

The family is super friendly, makes authentic food, and treat their staff like family. Best latin American food in Schenectady!

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Amahri Edwards-Jones

Ordered from Uber Eats and the food is amazing. Plantain Pollo al horna Chicken empanada

Hayden Schwartz
Hayden Schwartz

The pics speak for themselves... Tell me anywhere else you can find pernil, morcilla, maduros, frijoles or tres leches that look and taste this good outside NYC. I'll wait. Restaurant owned and operated by a husband and wife duo that took the time to talk with me about their restaurant and get to know me as a customer. I've been dying to find a solid Dominican spot and to see they also have delicias puertorriqueñas was a cherry on top like on their tres leches. A great spot. All the food I ordered is enough for like 4 days and was under $25. Will most definitely be returning for that good comfort food.

Joshua Rosenberg
Joshua Rosenberg

Delicious food and friendly staff. Will definitely be back here

Brandon Brijlall
Brandon Brijlall

The family is super friendly, makes authentic food, and treat their staff like family. Best latin American food in Schenectady!

Amahri Edwards-Jones
Amahri Edwards-Jones

Ordered from Uber Eats and the food is amazing. Plantain Pollo al horna Chicken empanada

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Diane McNamara Lanci

We enjoyed a delicious authentic Hispanic dinner. The owners took great care of us, and the empanadas were fantastic, as was all of the food we ordered. Wonderful food and service!

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Daniel Martinez

Very good Spanish food. Very similar to what I grew up with. My grandma lived with us my whole childhood, and she's Puerto Rican so I grew up with this kinda food. 5 star rating no doubt

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Chris Szady

The online menu being in Spanish kind of held me back from ordering to go in the past. I didn't want to order the wrong thing/ not be sure how to order. I finally went in person. Everything was easy to understand and in english. This is the best Rice I've had anywhere. The roasted pork was fantastic. Roasted chicken was very good. Prices very fair. Staff very friendly. 11/10. One of the best restaurants in the capital district.

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Dani Pottinger

The food is absolutely delicious, and the staff is very friendly.

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Chelsea Smith

I've been eating here for over 13 years since I mived to schenectady, hands down, THE BESTTT.... The owners are so nice and always make good food.

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Maya’s Recs

The best empeñadas you’ll get in the capital region. Everything is very well priced, and every dish will rock your world. When I used to work right across from here in Schenectady I would always stop by here at least 1-2x a week. Now that I live further away I will still go out of my way and make the 30 min trek to come here for the food. It is worth the gas and the money.

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Stacy Henson

Don't walk, RUN to this place! 10/10 would recommend. Not only is the food to die for; the service was out if this world. I usually only eat authentic Spanish food and this place is the best I've ever been to. I got 5 boxes full of food and it came out to $24.00 and she threw in some potatoes because she didn't want me to only eat empanadas and roast pernil. The woman behind the counter is a saint and this is now my forever go to Spanish food place.

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Adirondack Jim

Authentic, delicious cuisine! I had chicken and rice with sauce and it was amazing! Friendly, clean with amazing smells in the air! Price is very reasonable!

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Camille Scrimshire

Great food and drinks that are unique to the Dominican Republic!

Camille Scrimshire
Camille Scrimshire

Great food and drinks that are unique to the Dominican Republic!

Dani Pottinger
Dani Pottinger

The food is absolutely delicious, and the staff is very friendly.

Adirondack Jim
Adirondack Jim

Authentic, delicious cuisine! I had chicken and rice with sauce and it was amazing! Friendly, clean with amazing smells in the air! Price is very reasonable!

Chelsea Smith
Chelsea Smith

I've been eating here for over 13 years since I mived to schenectady, hands down, THE BESTTT.... The owners are so nice and always make good food.

Diane McNamara Lanci
Diane McNamara Lanci

We enjoyed a delicious authentic Hispanic dinner. The owners took great care of us, and the empanadas were fantastic, as was all of the food we ordered. Wonderful food and service!

Chris Szady
Chris Szady

The online menu being in Spanish kind of held me back from ordering to go in the past. I didn't want to order the wrong thing/ not be sure how to order. I finally went in person. Everything was easy to understand and in english. This is the best Rice I've had anywhere. The roasted pork was fantastic. Roasted chicken was very good. Prices very fair. Staff very friendly. 11/10. One of the best restaurants in the capital district.

Maya’s Recs
Maya’s Recs

The best empeñadas you’ll get in the capital region. Everything is very well priced, and every dish will rock your world. When I used to work right across from here in Schenectady I would always stop by here at least 1-2x a week. Now that I live further away I will still go out of my way and make the 30 min trek to come here for the food. It is worth the gas and the money.

Daniel Martinez
Daniel Martinez

Very good Spanish food. Very similar to what I grew up with. My grandma lived with us my whole childhood, and she's Puerto Rican so I grew up with this kinda food. 5 star rating no doubt

Stacy Henson
Stacy Henson

Don't walk, RUN to this place! 10/10 would recommend. Not only is the food to die for; the service was out if this world. I usually only eat authentic Spanish food and this place is the best I've ever been to. I got 5 boxes full of food and it came out to $24.00 and she threw in some potatoes because she didn't want me to only eat empanadas and roast pernil. The woman behind the counter is a saint and this is now my forever go to Spanish food place.

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Sarah Stewart

The food was delicious. My fav tripe soup was awesome. My relatives had oxtails and rice and they loved it. I had roast pork with yellow rice w bean sauce. The juice drinks were delicious also. 😊😋😋😋

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Shino San

Got me one of th best beef empanadas I had in a long time. Got some yellow rice and beans too. Needed more beens and some juice but over all pretty damn good. I forgot to ask for the juice so that's ok me. I'll hopefully get a few more empanadas before I leave Schenectady. Cool old man too.

Shino San
Shino San

Got me one of th best beef empanadas I had in a long time. Got some yellow rice and beans too. Needed more beens and some juice but over all pretty damn good. I forgot to ask for the juice so that's ok me. I'll hopefully get a few more empanadas before I leave Schenectady. Cool old man too.

Sarah Stewart
Sarah Stewart

The food was delicious. My fav tripe soup was awesome. My relatives had oxtails and rice and they loved it. I had roast pork with yellow rice w bean sauce. The juice drinks were delicious also. 😊😋😋😋

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Shari Smith

It's a hit or miss, food quality is inconsistent especially the empanadas.

Shari Smith
Shari Smith

It's a hit or miss, food quality is inconsistent especially the empanadas.

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pam welch

My husband ordered 2 pernil over rice I still cannot believe they served this to anyone. The pernil was burnt and very dry the burnt side was on the rice so it made the rice taste burnt. They had to know that it was burnt and was not going to taste good. Well I guess I'm gonna have to find a different place to go. I have never been so discussed.

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Leoiza Diaz

This people are rude, they don't accept any criticism. be careful behind the counters, you'll get stuck bc how sticky the floors are.. especially the owner (the lady) who is extemely rude. The food is old too, I was customer here for years and because i said the meet was hard, forget it hell to pay... el pernil siempre está viejo, no vuelvo jamás ❌️ 😒

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Delta Phase Productions

Ordered pepper steak and it tasted weird upon inspection there was good meat mixed with bad meat it was SPOILED and when tried to return the bad food the owner refused to take it back will never spend another penny in this restuarant....Got Food Poisoning After Eating There

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Bernice Marrero

This was my go to spot until 5 years ago. My husband and I ordered our usual pepper steak. We started to eat it at home and noticed it smelled funny. We inspected the steak and it was slimy ! The steak was SPOILED!! We did call the restaurant and the owner checked and he did stated we were right. He was apologetic. I have never returned and trust me we ordered food here at least 1x a week and a big order at that. I was very disappointed because they were always so nice to us.

Leoiza Diaz
Leoiza Diaz

This people are rude, they don't accept any criticism. be careful behind the counters, you'll get stuck bc how sticky the floors are.. especially the owner (the lady) who is extemely rude. The food is old too, I was customer here for years and because i said the meet was hard, forget it hell to pay... el pernil siempre está viejo, no vuelvo jamás ❌️ 😒

Delta Phase Band
Delta Phase Band

Ordered pepper steak and it tasted weird upon inspection there was good meat mixed with bad meat it was SPOILED and when tried to return the bad food the owner refused to take it back will never spend another penny in this restuarant....Got Food Poisoning After Eating There

Bernice Marrero
Bernice Marrero

This was my go to spot until 5 years ago. My husband and I ordered our usual pepper steak. We started to eat it at home and noticed it smelled funny. We inspected the steak and it was slimy ! The steak was SPOILED!! We did call the restaurant and the owner checked and he did stated we were right. He was apologetic. I have never returned and trust me we ordered food here at least 1x a week and a big order at that. I was very disappointed because they were always so nice to us.

pam welch
pam welch

My husband ordered 2 pernil over rice I still cannot believe they served this to anyone. The pernil was burnt and very dry the burnt side was on the rice so it made the rice taste burnt. They had to know that it was burnt and was not going to taste good. Well I guess I'm gonna have to find a different place to go. I have never been so discussed.

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872 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307

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Good Rating
4.4/5 stars
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dominican
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🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10:30AM-9PM
Rating
4.4/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 5 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 518-975-2842
🌐 Website
sanfranciscorestaurantny.com
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Schenectady Park

park in the United States of America

A 412m
Veterans Park

park in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America

A 707m
Museum of Innovation and Science
A 720m
Pleasant Valley Park

park in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America

A 762m
Mount Pleasant Athletic Field

park in the United States of America

A 894m
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