Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse

Restaurant · San Francisco, San Francisco County

Where it is

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Particularly interesting

• Smashburger (66): house-made: Beef Patty (burger); ingredient not in the pantry: Lemon Garlic Aioli
• Hot Honey Fried Chicken Bacon Cheese Crisp (59): named producer: Hot Honey; ingredient not in the pantry: Pickled Serrano, Mustard Aioli
• Mushroom Swiss Patty Melt (72): house-made: Beef Patty (burger)

The sandwiches

1. Brioche 55 solid (much of this build is inferred)

   brioche, cold: cured and smoked brisket; spicy chipotle aioli; house pickles; baby arugula; choice of cheese (pepperjack, swiss, or cheddar).

2. Crispy Fried Chicken Parmigiana 60 solid

   dutch crunch roll, toasted: crispy fried chicken; garlic marinara; shredded cheese; baby arugula; pesto aioli.

3. Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Po'boy Sandwich 51 solid

   brioche bun, cold: crispy jumbo shrimp; house pickles; apple coleslaw; shredded lettuce (low tier); garlic aioli.

   Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Apple Coleslaw.

4. Dutch Crunch 59 solid

   dutch crunch, cold: cured and smoked brisket; pepperoncini; garlic aioli; house pickles; fresh dill; shredded lettuce (low tier); choice of cheese (pepperjack, swiss, or cheddar).

5. French Roll 53 solid (much of this build is inferred)

   garlic french roll, cold: cured and smoked brisket; lemon & mustard garlic aioli; hot sauce (low tier); shredded romaine lettuce; cherry tomato; house pickles; choice of cheese (pepperjack, swiss, or cheddar).

   Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Lemon Mustard Garlic Aioli.

6. Hot Honey Fried Chicken Bacon Cheese Crisp 59 solid (much of this build is inferred)

   garlic french roll, toasted: fried chicken; mike's hot honey; arugula; pepperjack; bacon; pickled serranos; mustard aioli.

   Worth a look: named producer: Hot Honey; ingredient not in the pantry: Pickled Serrano, Mustard Aioli.

7. Marble Rye 55 solid (much of this build is inferred)

   marble rye, cold: cured and smoked brisket; pepperoncini garlic aioli; bell pepper; mushroom; caramelized onion; choice of cheese (pepperjack, swiss, or cheddar).

   Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Pepperoncini Garlic Aioli.

8. Mushroom Swiss Patty Melt 72 very good

   toasted marble rye, toasted: house-ground beef (house-made); mushroom; swiss cheese; caramelized onions; 1000 island.

   Worth a look: house-made: Beef Patty (burger).

9. Original Spicy Fried Chicken 60 solid (much of this build is inferred)

   brioche bun, toasted: spicy fried chicken; house pickles; apple coleslaw; spicy chipotle aioli.

   Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Apple Coleslaw.

10. Ruben On Rye 84 excellent

    marble rye, cold: cured and smoked brisket; house 1000 island; shredded sauerkraut.

11. Smashburger burger 66 very good

    brioche bun, toasted: house ground-beef; caramelized onions; pickles; lettuce; house 1000 island; lemon garlic aioli.

    Worth a look: house-made: Beef Patty (burger); ingredient not in the pantry: Lemon Garlic Aioli.

12. Smoked Chicken Caesar Sandwich 58 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    dutch crunch roll, cold: smoked chicken; sun-dried tomato; lettuce; croutons; grated cheese; pesto cheese; pesto aioli.

13. Smoked Porchetta Sandwich 53 solid

    brioche bun, cold: smoked and seasoned pork shoulder; apple vinaigrette; baby arugula; house pickles; garlic aioli.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Apple Vinaigrette.

14. Sourdough 60 solid (much of this build is inferred)

    sourdough, cold: cured and smoked brisket; house mustard aioli; baby arugula; pickles; cherry tomato; lettuce; choice of cheese (pepperjack, swiss, or cheddar).

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Mustard Aioli.

15. Spicy "Western" Smoked Porchetta 41 rough

    buttered texas toast, toasted: smoked and seasoned pork shoulder; crispy onion rings (low tier); pepperjack cheese; spicy chipotle pepperoncini aioli; butter.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Chipotle Pepperoncini Aioli.

16. Texas Toast 57 solid

    texas toast, toasted: cured and smoked brisket; pepperoncini; garlic aioli; bell pepper; mushroom; caramelized onion; choice of cheese (pepperjack, swiss, or cheddar).

17. Vegan Corned Beef Hash 54 solid

    dutch crunch roll, cold: plant-based corned beef; hummus; crisp potato; bell pepper; onion; thyme; choice of cheese.

    Worth a look: rare in the Bay Area (5 or fewer shops): Thyme.

18. Vegan Ruben On Rye 51 solid

    marble rye, cold: plant-based corned beef; sauerkraut; gulden's brown mustard; vegan cheese.

    Worth a look: ingredient not in the pantry: Vegan Cheese.

Menu read 2026-09; items and prices change. The Sandwich Score is the site's opinion of each recipe as the menu lists it, not a review of the shop. Tiers and house-made marks follow the menu's own wording.