“ This is a San Francisco staple which is a hole in the wall place with limited seating and paper plates which all helps attest to how legit this place is. Depending on when you go, service might be a bit slow but promise that the burger is worth it. Kind of reminds me of a burger you'd eat at a backyard bbq. Nevertheless people crave that originality. Worth trying after a long night. ”

“ I only heard about this place because of Anthony Bourdain and I was so skeptical about it at first when I entered and ordered. The fish and chips were mediocre, the onion rings were also not that good, but damn that burger... it doesn't look the best, but if you closed your eyes and imagined a cheeseburger, this is it. This would be my top tier, probably top 3, burgers I've ever had if I were to exclude any type of gourmet or smash burgers. This is straight up a good old cheese burger and it's sooo good. ”

“ With Sam's, what you see is what you get. Is it a fine dining experience? No. But is it a nice greasy burger, with some nice fried sides? Well yes. And if you're like me you love a nice charbroiled burger. It's like a better version of Burger King. I know that's a crazy comparison. There's no way you can not like Sam's. It might not be the highest level burger in the world but it might be one of the most reliable. Also, I don't know why, but I love the Onion rings. Insanely salty and like perfectly crunchy. They were probably frozen but like I don't know. Why are they so good? Sam's is a no frills experience in an epic part of SF. It's an establishment. It's a must hit. It's part of SF lure. Yes it's open late. That's part of the brand. Sam's will forever and always be a place you can set your watch to. (4.4 Stars) ”

“ Have you ever craved a burger late at night after having an omakasa dinner? Have you had ever had late night eats served on a paper plate? Look no further, Sam's Pizza and Burgers is your place. Thanks to Missta S. who introduced me to this cool hole in a wall. It's obviously not his first rodeo! No pressure at all you don't need to finish the burger, but it's juicy. ”

“ Part 3 of the self directed burger tour of SF and the greater Bay Area. This review will be broken up into two parts: before and after we watch Anthony Bourdain's review. Part I: Definitely appreciate the vibe of the place and the people who work there. I will say though, if you have vertigo I would not recommend dining here, and definitely not the bathroom. The whole restaurant is kinda sunken on one side (especially the bathroom!!!!) Maybe our mistake was eating here almost sober, or not after playing with our friends in the pool for 1 hour and being yelled at by my friend's mom "burgers are ready!" "These are the same burgers I used to make with my dad for my baseball team's potlucks," says my boyfriend a few bites it. Kind of nostalgic, but not really what we were expecting given all the Bourdain hype. Part II: okay so we really tried to find any kind of video of Anthony Bourdain at Sam's but fell short (my boyfriend is really good at YouTube and couldn't find anything on the 20 minute bus ride back). "The history... the fast and casual dining experience... the people... this is why you eat at a place like this," says the late and great Anthony Bourdain, smacking his lips between bites in my imagination. But I don't know the history, or the people. I just know that this burger and fries were fine. Bonus note: don't try to run for your bus right after eating this meal. Chances are you'll get a side cramp and your bus has already left you. ”

“ Anthony Bourdain led me to this gem. This is the perfect late night spot after a night cruise through Chinatown. The Sam's cheeseburger is sooo juicy and chalked with that smoky grill flavor. The thing about this burger is that it's quite simple, it's got the standard American cheese, toasted bun, tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard. But those flavors combined with that charred burger is just something else!! The chef is also so personable and eager to make conversation :) the vibes were good, the food was fooding, and there's a story on the wall of how this restaurant came about. Also the pictures don't do the flavors justice. ”

“ Best burger in town. It's a cornerstone for sf gastronomy. The late Anthony Bourdain was right to say that this is a must stop for your burger fix. The service is excellent. The chef is friendly and chatty. The owner is very personable. He brought out my order during a very packed restaurant service when he didn't have to. The decor feels like a classic hole in the wall but in the best way. ”

“ Battling a serious case of the Mondays and the post St. Paddy's day blues, I had been craving a burger for hours when I remembered I get to pass this San Francisco staple on the walk home. Sam, his son, and the chef's have been grilling up American style cheese burgers over a flame grill in this hole in the wall for nearly 60 years. Their classic recipe is the epitome of if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Served on a paper plate with all the fixins, this not a fancy grommet-style meal, and there's no secret ingredient that keeps people coming back for more. It's the back to basics deliciousness paired with the old style feel of diners of the past. Staffed by only one or two people at a time, they're flipping burgers and making them consistently amazing and quick. Sam's hit the spot and 100% satiated my craving. They're open late on the weekends, so I'm looking forward to popping in again soon to round off a night out. ”

“ Normally I wouldn't eat at an old dive place like this, but it was featured in an Anthony Bourdain episode, and after midnight your food options are limited! And if you've been out drinking all night, Sam's double cheese burger and fries is your preemptive hangover cure! It's a tiny place with minimal atmosphere, and it feels a bit grimy, but clean enough. The cook was friendly and chill, probably a bit stoned too. Can't confirm, and can't blame him either. $21 Anthony Bourdain Special: A big, fatty, greasy, double cheeseburger loaded with a half pound of juicy beef between two white buns and lettuce, tomato, onion. The frozen fries aren't fresh, but they are deep fried to greasy perfection, excellent at absorbing that alcohol swirling in your belly. And it comes with a beer of choice...this combo saves you a whooping $1 rather than ordering separately. ”