🕐 Hours
Su-Th 06:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-03:00
About this spot
Mel's Drive-in is one of the standout spots in Japantown & Fillmore, San Francisco. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.
💡 Tips before you go
- Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
- Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
- Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome
Menu13 items
Appetizers
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Tenders
Debbie's Chili Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Short Rib Nachos
Mains
Caesar Salad
Oatmeal & Granola
Organic Granola and Low Fat Greek Yogurt or Milk
Quinoa/Kale Salad
Santa Fe Salad
Santa Monica House Salad
Steel Cut Oatmeal
Taco Chicken Salad
Common Questions
Where is Mel's Drive-in?
It's in Japantown & Fillmore, San Francisco.
Do I need reservations?
Book for dinner, especially Fri-Sat. Resy and OpenTable are standard. Casual spots: just walk in.
About this page
Restaurant: Mel's Drive-in (Mel's Drive-in)
Cuisine: diner
Location: Japantown & Fillmore, San Francisco, United States
Source: Curated from review platforms