A few weeks ago, Shing and I went to Emmy's Spaghetti Shack in Bernal Heights at 3355 Mission (though it is more accurately on Virginia Ave right off of Mission). We got there around 9:30pm. I think we were there on a Thursday night, but it might have been a Friday. (How the heck can my memory be this bad that I can't remember what day of the week it was? Someone remind me of this the next time I claim to have an above-average memory.) UPDATE: Shing reminded me that we were there on a Friday night.
Emmy's is a very small place with a lot of character. They have about 12 booths and 4 other tables. I had heard that there is typically a wait at Emmy's and now I know why. We were told that it would be about 45 minutes for the two of us. It was cold out, so we waited near the tiny bar and contemplated ordering some wine. Luckily, a table opened up quickly that could only accommodate two people and we were the only two-person group waiting.
We weren't hugely hungry, so we just grabbed two entrees, no appetizers and no desserts. We got the signature spaghetti with meatballs and a pasta special that was penne and seafood and cheese and some veggies. Normally I would NOT order something that I could make at home (unless it's a sandwich). Bu when you go to a spaghetti shack for the first time, you order the spaghetti!
This was VERY tasty pasta. The spaghetti and meatballs was definitely worth the $12.95. The penne was also really good. If it wasn't for the wait, I'd be coming here much more often. The service was good in a hipster sort of way - the servers were quirky and dressed in black, but also very outgoing and cool.
Do not come to Emmy's with more than a group of four - it'll take a really long time to get a table. I would suggest either sending one person ahead or call me and I'll wait in line for you in exchange for a glass of wine.
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