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When you sit at the Counter in The Grubstake, you are sitting in a tiny bit of
Bay Area history! The rail car that houses half of The Grubstake originally
served the Key Line that provided transportation between Berkeley and
Oakland and San Francisco. The completion of the Bay Bridge caused major
transportation changes, and, with, along with four other cars, it was "set" in San
Francisco in 1927, it became a diner - long before diners were trendy. Then it
was red and white and called The Orient Express. It sat alone on the lot with an
alley where the present dining room is located, and the kitchen was at the Pine
Street end of the car.
In 1967, the owners of Grubstake I at 142 Mason Street (now the site of the Parc Fifty Five Hotel), established Grubstake II in the rail car. When business expanded, they added the present kitchen and dining room. Today, The Grubstake continues the tradition of serving cooked-to-order burgers and breakfasts--as well as full meals and house-made desserts--from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. daily. In 1995, The Grubstake added "The Portuguese Corner" to the menu and is the only restaurant in San Francisco serving continental Portuguese dishes every day. Both Portuguese and domestic wine and beer are available. Service begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles. $3.00 per person minimum after 11:00 p.m. A 15% service charge will be added to the check for parties of 5 or more. Travellers Checks are welcome. No Personal Checks or Credit Cards Accepted.
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