Asqew Grill

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    anesejatin_864569557

    Sat Sep 20 2008

    oooo the butternut squash soup was amazing; i had no idea it would taste so great. it kind of reminds me of Indian Curry. we ordered a grilled artichoke as an appetizer and it was okay but i definitely favored the soup above that. i forgot what i had for a meal but i remember my significant other giving me a bite of his Thai BBQ and that was YUMMY... well, it had to have been good 'cause it made me forget what i had ordered. :) i don't remember how the service was; i was too busy giving my food the attention it deserved. ^_^ 2007/08/13 - i just remembered, all i had was a grilled artichoke to share (add some lemon for flavoring) and the butternut squash. yep, i definately need to o back for more. yummy!

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    leahpalmer

    Thu Jul 26 2007

    This has got to be the best food I have ever had in my life! Great prices too! I live in Sacramento CA and I have never felt like I needed to drive 2 hours just to eat somewhere and Asqew Grill makes me CRAVE their food. Everything is grilled so while it is super tasy ,it is super healthy as well. After eating their food you don't feel bogged down and gross. I highly recomend the artichoke starter. It has a sauce I believe called soy beurre blanc...that is absolutely to die for. The sauce is an absolute explosion of flavors in your mouth. I get the artichoke all to myself along with a skewer platter...and I won't share....thats how good it is:-) I have only been to the one location on the marina. I wish they would build an Asqew in or near Sacramento...Anyways you must rty this place! P.S. the banana split is amazing too!

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    sammahon1

    Sun Mar 25 2007

    Easy and fast food- tastes healty. Nice atmosphere filled with energy. Service was speedy and staff were friendly.

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    sonyacrowl_266603058

    Sun Feb 25 2007

    Is there anywhere better than Asqew? It's cheap, it's easy, it's healthy, and I could drink their soy beurre blanc sauce by the gallon. I think it's wonderful that it's popping up all over as a chain, even though none of them seem to be quite as good as the haight and castro locations. I've yet to try a dessert b/c I'm always so full from my meal, but they look/sound really good (ie a grilled apple sundae). It's got options for everyone, everything from meat and potatoes to tofu and veggies, all grilled to charry perfection.

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    contributo_680834873

    Thu Dec 07 2006

    In Short This Upper Haight eatery draws a dressed-down crowd and the sliding picture window provides prime people-watching opportunities. Order from the counter and take a seat. The menu's specialty is gourmet skewers served with sides such as garlic mashed potatoes and citrus couscous. Options vary depending on availability, but expect dishes like herb salmon dressed with lemon-wine vinaigrette and chicken or beef in a Coca-Cola-based "Thai" marinade.

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    jmar18121_56660439

    Mon Mar 20 2006

    I like most of the sauces and the fish skewers are really good. The chicken is very tender, but the lamb and and beef are too tough and chewy. Mashed potatoes are good, salads are weak. All in all a good spot for under $10. Staff is casual and friendly.

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    kgaddy1

    Sun Mar 19 2006

    While the food is ok, the seating is a problem. Most tables are for two, and there is an unposted rule that you can't sit down at a table till after you order. We didn't know this and were asked to give up our table after waiting 30 minutes for food. We went up the street and found a place where we were treated properly.

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    r2rowtaf135131_9450

    Tue Mar 07 2006

    After shopping on Haight St with my gf and her brother, we were starving and stumbled across this place...it was our lucky day! I had the chicken skewer with the pesto sauce and it was simply AMAZING! I would go back a second, third, fourth,....time.

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    citysearch4370_45315

    Tue Aug 16 2005

    Asqew Grill has a reputation on Haight street for being the best value dinner in the whole neighborhood. Everything they do there is grilled...

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    enjelani117640_79132

    Mon Aug 15 2005

    My boyfriend and I are always on the lookout for cheap, healthy, great-tasting food. This was a gem of a find. Particularly nice is the option of half-orders, which is totally adequate if you're not starving. Definitely try the suggested combinations. We'd probably go on a weekly basis if it weren't for the parking hassle in the Haight.

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    citysearch5125_99163

    Tue Jul 05 2005

    Let's get this out of the way: Asqew is great. It simply is. In a hugely expensive city, it's really hard to find a big, satisfying, and rea...

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    conoiseur1

    Sun Jun 26 2005

    This place serves some really good affordable food. The food is fresh, grilled to perfection, and overall excellent. I ordered the half portion for dinner, and it was enough to reach full satisfaction. There's something about their jasmine rice that makes it better than any jasmine rice I ever had. This place is definitely good for the money concious individual who also seeks good healthy flavorful food.

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    alfie551_1654839255

    Tue May 24 2005

    Why is this place so busy? The skewers are essentially flavorless and overcooked and the portions are tiny. I can get a huge plate of stir fried veggies with and rice anywhere in chinatown for a couple bucks and that makes a pretty comparable meal. That's just my take though.

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    rzinno1

    Sat May 07 2005

    Asqew is aswesome. Try the Garlic Mashe Potatoes with the seared ahi skewer.

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    kimmay1

    Thu Oct 14 2004

    I love this place. I go to the one on Haight all the time. In the 20 or so times I've gone, I've had dry skewers maybe twice. Sometimes, but not often, they just leave it on the grill for too long. The salads are delicious, as are the mashed potatoes. My favorite was East/West Pork. I considered them as caterers for my wedding, but then I got a dry skewer and I couldn't do it. This is a fantastic value, no doubt. I can accept an off grill now and again when it's such a great deal, and generally very delicious, healthy food.

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    psboston711218_301939

    Wed Jul 07 2004

    Well my taste buds are more particular than others I guess. My food was just OK they had run out of Beef (this was right after 4th of July weekend) so maybe I was the one that missed out. The Mashed Potatoes are heavenly, the grilled vegetables tasty, Fudge Brownie dessert was YUUUUMMMY, the beer perfect, I had the pesto Chicken and it was okay I would recommend getting the regular order if you are hungry as the Skewers does not have a lot of meat. Service was very nice and accomodating. Now the bad the jasmine rice was sticky and didn't have a good taste, the polenta was so-so but the Marinara sauce was watery and didn't have much *punch*, the corn on the BBQ skewer was gummy.

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    brianer1

    Thu May 20 2004

    Nice spot on Haight, try the swordfish, its delicious. If your in Hobson's Choice order from there, if your passing by grab some food(its cheapish) and a beer. Service is good and the customers are'nt all hippies and not your posh Marina types either. Definately a place i will visit again and again and.........

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    girlatplay

    Tue Aug 26 2003

    a clever concept here...everything on the menu is grilled and served on skewers. skewers run about $6-$8/piece. choices range from salmon to thai chicken. try the mashed potatoes...or the grilled corn. everything is pretty much self serve here(kinda like a cafeteria). a good place to grab a quick bite if you're in a hurry.

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    mamagoo1

    Sat Mar 01 2003

    I read about this restaurant here on CitySearch and decided to take the family there for dinner last night. The menu was very interesting so we ordered the Thai Chicken, Balsamic Beef, Peppercorn Ahi, Grilled Asparagus, and Tofu. What a dissapointment. The large orders came with 2 skewers and had about 6-8 pieces of meat on it. The sauce was all the same, a too sweet version of American Teriyaki. We spent $50 for dinner, nobody was full and went out for Hot Dogs at afterwards.

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    janicemall

    Wed Jan 15 2003

    My boyfriend and I stopped by here while we were shopping. The staff was really nice and helpful. I ordered the Texas BBQ chicken, and my boyfriend ordered the east-west BBQ pork. both were delicious and had really different flavors (even though they were both BBQ). We'll definitely return when we're in that area again.

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    pjalaimo1_1477664811

    Sat Dec 28 2002

    The place is cheap, but don't be fooled by the high food ratings. Admittedly, I have only eaten there oncve, but the food lacked flavor, was overcooked and uninteresting.

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    pmulliki1_634270677

    Wed Dec 25 2002

    The food is the best you can get for under $10 in San Francisco. I always take guests from out of town to the grill and I have never heard anything but good things.

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    sandystarr

    Sat Nov 23 2002

    Love this place! Have been to both sites, in S.F., looking forward to going to the new place, in Emeryville.

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    darklockci

    Tue Oct 29 2002

    Best place other than Basil on Filmore that I can think of to take a date. Prices are quite affordable, the food is very, very good, and the area's hip enough (nearby bars, a dance club on weekends, etc.) They have vegetarian things, and the service is fast. They also have (good) beer and wine. The place is small, but except on Fri. and Sat. nights the wait is never very long.

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    sversaggi17549_49743

    Sun Oct 27 2002

    My friend and I came in hungry and sad from loosing the world series game. The service was a little slow but the food was good.

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    brazildive

    Tue Oct 15 2002

    great food, healthy choices, freshly made, friendly service and you can't beat the price! when i'm too lazy to cook, i go straight to Asqew.

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    booty168115993_94010

    Thu Oct 10 2002

    It's cheap, but not THAT good. Everything's pretty charred, so if that's your thing then go for it. I find it tasty and inexpensive, but not necessarily the #1 good cheap eat.

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    alexandrep

    Wed Oct 02 2002

    Great food, cool ambiance. nice people. Try it, you won't regret it.

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    nlsephirot8850_34499

    Wed Oct 02 2002

    I love this place-haven't been to a place in the city quite like it. In the middle of the Haight Ashbury district, they serve an assorted variety of food that'll cater to vegitarians and omnivours alike. Parking will be hard on Haight Street, and it's usually packed during lunch time. Food isn't the cheapest, but they have a half-plate of everything if you aren't super hungry and a bit low a cash.

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    jsgrmn21

    Wed Oct 02 2002

    Asqew has long been a favorite place to eat. They have friendly staff, fresh food, and great prices. I took my father to Asqew a couple of months ago. No whenever he comes to visit me he always wants to eat at Asqew! In San Francisco I have found most "cheap" restaurants do not have food that is actually healthy. Asqew has fresh meat, fish, and wonderful vegatables. if you have not been you need to check it out!

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    bigbuck1

    Mon Sep 23 2002

    Asqew has always been my choice when I need gourmet food on my college student diet. you can get whatever you want for about ten bucks. Plus they serve pabst blue ribbon. Service is friendly and helpful. I reccomend the AHI tuna and the THai Salmon (you have to ask) over garlic mashed potatoes.AWESOME!

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    chynnae1_850704670

    Tue Sep 10 2002

    My husband and I try and find a new restaurant to go to every week, and the reviews for Asquew Grill looked interesting. We were not disappointed. There are a myriad of choices for kebabs. We ordered the ahi tuna and the mahi mahi and both were delicious. We also had the Thai salad and spinach salad which were also yummy. We will definitely go back.

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    jeremyisla1237_323773

    Wed Sep 04 2002

    great food awesome deserts the people who work are are cool as well

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    carlosande

    Tue Sep 03 2002

    This neighborhood restaurant has it all. Great food, friendly staff, and great prices. You can't find a better deal in S.F. or any other city.

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    tuckerlan1

    Sun Sep 01 2002

    We love Askew, our entire family can eat there, enjoying the meal and the bill. Whenever we visit the Bay we always plan on eating at Askew.

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    vzinno1

    Tue Aug 27 2002

    Location, price, friendly staff, and great tasting fresh food. What more could you want! i highly recommend it.

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    sfrichjr1

    Sun Aug 25 2002

    Great food, cheap price, nice service. Fresh food. Great staff. Nice colors. Bright, fresh, fun.

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    kathleen_e

    Sat Aug 24 2002

    Asquew has it all, flavorful & healthy dishes, decent & reasonably priced wine, great location. Next time you are on Chestnut or Haight Streets, stop in. Get the cous cous with your choice of meat and you won't be disappointed!!

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    robertlpri_315462374

    Sat Aug 24 2002

    Wow! My wife and I eat at Asqew at least once a week if not twice for almost three years. It is great to see a restaurant that is young and not on every street corner (yet?) winning this competition. The staff is outstanding and always friendly. My wife never gets tired of eating their due to all the choices and of course i'm happy with the prices. One last thing the curly haired guy is really handsome!!!

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    davearoma1

    Fri Aug 23 2002

    Asqew is the best!! I can always find a quick meal that is healthy too! tumbs up!!

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    gkfjrf1

    Fri Aug 23 2002

    Asqew Grill has such a wonderful concept for food that it needs to be in more cities. The garlic mashed potatoes are to die for. Keep up the good work with new and innovative receipes!!!

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    tracirock1

    Fri Aug 23 2002

    Askew Grill serves gourmet, healthy, creative skewers at a very great price. I love the pepper encrusted ahi tuna and the pesto chicken over garlic mashed potatoes or the spinich salad. The atmosphere is casual and fun. I love that people are enjoying a bottle of wine with their under $10.00 meal. TR, Marina District Askew Patron

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    barrygto1

    Thu Aug 22 2002

    Friendly, fast, perfect for the casual gourmet. Put these creative combinations on a fine china dinner plate, add a centerpiece and candlelight....and you'll have the recipe for a fine dining experience. But, why pay for the ambiance when you can savor these delicious delicacies, prepared in minutes while you watch, for under $10. Asqew Grill offers the freshest of seafood, white or red meats, and vegetables skewered, grilled to perfection and accented by sauces to die for, all alongside flavorful sides such as mixed garden salad, garlic mashed potatoes or couscous. If you want great food at a real bargain, Stick with Asqew Grill!

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    caseyseide

    Tue Aug 13 2002

    I love Asqew -- it is the best place for Cheap Eats in the city!

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    madeleinem_237156189

    Tue Aug 13 2002

    brilliant--great atmosphere, food, people--absolutely recommend it to anyone. the best

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    gooner1

    Mon Aug 12 2002

    Cheap and consistenly tasty! This place always beats expectations no matter what you order.

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    jacknabler

    Mon Aug 12 2002

    Great food!! It is easy to get in and out of when you are in a rush. The food is always great.

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    askewlover

    Mon Aug 12 2002

    This is a wonderful concept and has amazing food. The service is great and the food is a good price.

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    lingon1

    Sun Aug 11 2002

    I love Asqew! With all the different combinations - you can have a different meal everyday of the month! It's really healthy, the food quality is great and its fun to hang out there too! Asqew is by far my favorite cheap eats in the bay area.

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    elizabetht5583_4122

    Mon Jul 22 2002

    Stumbled upon Asqew in the Marina. What a fantastic surprise! The food is fabulous, healthy and very affordable. Fun atmosphere and great staff! Recommended to all of my friends and have been back twice in the last few months! Give it a try! You'll love it!