Brenda's French Soul Food

Category: Southern restaurant (US)

Address: 652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Phone: +14153458100

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Tony Luong

May 24, 2022

This place is AMAZING! Great atmosphere, service, and delicious southern food with a French twist! There's always a wait but it's not too long. Definitely give this place a try if you're new or visiting the area.

Demekia Brown

Apr 27, 2022

Absolutely delicious. Food was great. Im southern so I know grits but I never had grits like these. So creamy and even after refrigerated and warmed back up they were amazing and without lumps. The Biscuit just melted in my mouth and the strawberry jam was amazing. I would of course return and order doordash too. This is a place to visit.

Reichen Yoo

Apr 8, 2022

We came there for Saturday brunch and it was super popular. We waited over half hour to get an outdoor table. An African American waiter was super nice and sweet to serve us. The food is fabulous! Sooooooooo good! You have to order cornmeal and fried chicken! You have to! It’s just simply delicious! And don’t forget to queue the table earlier before going there!

Jing Li

Jan 18, 2022

I really enjoyed my visit to Brenda’s. The decor was very reminiscent of New Orleans, and has a very unique flair, like a house of mirrors. The shrimp and grits were fantastic. Very flavorful and the grits were smooth like butter. Shrimp was well cooked and juicy. Hush puppies were fried well and paired with a tangy sauce. The beignet flight was interesting. I wasn’t a huge fan of the crawfish, but I enjoyed the other sweet flavors. Fried chicken was very crispy on the outside, but somehow the meat was only lukewarm. Waiter was very helpful friendly, and the service was good, but I ordered earl grey tea and never got it. It was not on the check, and he apologized immediately after he realized.

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Questions & Answers

How long do you have to wait?Would it be busy on a Saturday night ?What is the best time to come?

amelia hess | Aug 26, 2018
Lydia Y Williams | Aug 26, 2018

It is best to be early but you go in sign your name and usually within 20 to 30 min you're in.

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How is parking in that area?

ww flyby | Aug 25, 2020
Juan Antonio Diaz Hernandez | Aug 25, 2020

I recomend parking in civic center garage and walk there its only 2 blocks away

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Do i need reservations

Shawnna Kelly | Aug 26, 2018
Wesley Roberts | Aug 26, 2018

They don't take reservations that I'm aware of.

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Do you get really crowded at brunchtime?

A Google User | Aug 26, 2017
Jennifer Low | Aug 26, 2017

Yes, it's even busy on a Thursday at 11:20am...not a super long wait but there were 5 people waiting ahead of us

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Can I take my dog?

Marco Bonechi | Aug 25, 2020
Derrell Hill | Aug 25, 2020

Service dog, of course.

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I plan to visit in a couple weeks and would like to take my son nieces and nephews for a early birthday meal.. which day would be better.. I don't mine waiting..Saturday or Sunday..a party of about 12 to 15..so far

vanessa carradine | Aug 25, 2020
Rainier F | Aug 25, 2020

Either day would be fine. You should call for a reservation for parties larger than +8. But as I recall the establishment has room to accommodate, if you make arrangements.

Do they take reservations?

Tarun Narasimhan | Aug 26, 2019
MOT Mark | Aug 26, 2019

They do not accept reservations.

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Do they do to-go?

Maya | Aug 26, 2018
C Chow | Aug 26, 2018

Yes

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Is there an onsite parking lot?

Sheri Lyn | Aug 26, 2018
Lindsay Walker | Aug 26, 2018

No parking. I walked there, it was super sketchy.

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What's the best thing order here?

Maria De La Torre | Aug 26, 2018
Diane Bunn | Aug 25, 2020

Their chocolate beignets. Edit: I just tried their grits recently and I may say they are the best grits I've ever had

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Will you be serving Hoppin John and cornbread for New Year’s Day?

Jacob Leithner | Aug 26, 2018
Christopher Thomas | Aug 26, 2018

Yes

What's the line like now? Sunday 24th 8:30-ish am

paul k | Aug 26, 2018
quaon bearden | Aug 26, 2018

Earlier the better

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Do you need a reservation?

Adam Carbajal | Aug 26, 2018
Cristina Rocha | Aug 26, 2018

They don't take reservations. You need to go and wait the line.

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Gluten free options

B League | Aug 26, 2018
Sydney Lauren | Aug 26, 2018

They have several gluten free options. Call ahead and inquire or ask your server

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Where to par k Close to Brenda’s ?

A Google User | Dec 28, 2021
Charlie Crow | Dec 28, 2021

Wen went fairly early and just parked about a block down on turk street i think it was. Just dont leave any thing in plain sight in your vehicle

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 25, 2022
Cyrus Cross | Aug 25, 2021

Socially distanced seating. Face masks requirements

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