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Bob’s 3-star review: I wish this could be a four star review. the space is beautiful, but the bartenders aren't great. I've only been here twice and I'll probably come again because it's close to work but I wish it could be a better experience both times I was there long enough to make an informed judgement, at least IMO when it's busy (when wouldn't it be after work in SoMa?) there aren't enough bartenders. people are 3 deep waiting to get a drink. and the bartenders are slooooow. yeah they have specialty cocktail menu and I know those take more time than pouring a beer, but the bartenders mix them so slowly, measuring each ingredient with a jigger, and taking their sweet time doing it. they need to speed it up, and learn how to measure without having to use a jigger. and they're not helpful. my friend asked which ryes they have and the bartender just pointed to the shelves behind her. there should be a list and she should know what's on the shelf so three stars because it's nice inside and convienient to FiDi and SoMa, but service is equal to two stars -
Bob’s 4-star review: what a great experience this is. the rum drinks are really crafted well, with finesse and expertise so this isn't a place to run in for a quick shot there are three levels, my favorite is downstairs. it opens at 5pm and the other comments which recommended getting there at 4:30pm are spot on. you'll appreciate being one of the first to enter when you realize the line for the first drink will be pretty long. but, totally worth it drinks are super strong, idk how many shots of rum are in each, but pace yourself!! -
Bob’s 4-star review: might not be the typical place I give four stars, but I've been here at least a dozen times, mostly happy hour and apps, but also lunch, and the experience is 100% consistent across the board. the food is great, the staff is always wonderful and the drinks generous. a little bit upscale, but absolutely a great value I work less than a block away and this is pretty much our go-to place for HH because everyone loves it here and has a great time -
Bob’s 4-star review: walked by here so many times, thinking I'll stop in one day and finally did. so glad I did, and annoyed it took so long. very chill inside, not super crowded after work and the bartenders are awesome. lots of whisky and rye choices as well as other spirits. comfortable seating away from the bar too. probably won't walk by many more times without stopping in -
Bob’s 4-star review: I've been coming here for a few years for drinks, apps and dinner and it's a consistently great experience (although the bar area can be very crowded). reservations are definitely recommended if you want to eat the menu changes with the season, but there are some staples. the steak tartare is excellent, as is the hamburger and octopus (although I think a little more octopus on the plate would be okay). the onion soup is also excellent, as it should be :) the sommelier, Gretchen, was fantastic. I'm comfortable with a wine list, but it's huge here and we really wanted to talk to someone to help with the pairings and she was great cocktail menu is really interesting. the sacred heart was our favorite -
Bob’s 4-star review: it's higher-end Mexican, but not dumbed down for gringo tastes. not all authentic cuisine has to be street food. I give it four stars because the service is always great. I've been here many times (I work really close by) and service is consistently good. as others have mentioned it's great for larger groups, they go out of their way to accommodate big tables. they make the guac at your table which is nice. unless you like no spice, tell them to make it spicy. their version of spicy isn't hot at all. I love the carnitas, camarones and Cobb salad (lunch only I think) and mahi tacos, but there's nothing I've ordered I wouldn't have again bar scene is pretty good too with regular and specialty margaritas -
Bob’s 4-star review: came here last night with some work colleagues. I didn't realize it was a Michael Mina joint until we sat down and talked to the waitress. who was awesome btw there were three of us so we sampled a lot of things. nothing was disappointing. standouts were the housemade tofu (for real), grilled squid and the miso black cod. the pork gyoza was also really good. we had a dessert with black sesame paste and (I think) green tea gelato that was amazing. there is a huge selection of Japanese whiskys and sake to fit every budget. one small nit. different runners brought out the dishes. some spent the time to describe what was being served and ask if we had questions or needed anything. others just dumped the plate on the table. some consistency would be better. the space is really nice, modern, airy and be bar section has double height ceiling. it's a little noisy inside so definitely not the place for a formal, quiet dinner. but certainly worth it. prices are not too bad, with one cocktail each, a bottle of sake and one shared dessert it was $80/pp before tip. a welcome addtion to FiDi. I'll definitely come back, especially since it's so close to my office -
Bob’s 3-star review: great spot, especially after work for HH. at the Hyatt at Embarcadero. outdoor patio seating, great appetizers, great service. I've been here a few times with large groups and the servers are always accommodating and pleasant. it's one of our favorite places to come for work events or just hanging out after work. -
Bob’s 3-star review: the space is beautiful, the bartenders are great and it's popular after work, but one less star for the ridiculous pricing. two Manhattans and two club sodas were $56 (!!!). I asked for a particular bourbon but nothing that should have been priced so outrageously. If I ever come back it will be for a beer or glass of wine. -
Bob’s 5-star review: love this place. has a bit if a hipster vibe (well it's Mission, duh) but the bartenders and servers are super friendly, not obnoxious as is often the case. they have a great cocktail menu, weighted toward tequila drinks, which is not a problem ha! really love the vibe here and will definitely be back for more food and drinks -
Bob’s 3-star review: decent selection of beers on tap (surprise ha!). small but not overly crowded on a friday night, not sure if that's good or bad. although we didn't try any food, what we saw passing by us as we sat at the bar looked good. staff was kind of rude. I had a guest from out of town who kept remarking on how everyone in SF seemed so friendly and outgoing and we didn't get that vibe from this place at all, which was kind of embarrassing. seemed like the servers were annoyed we were only drinking at the bar and not ordering food. so perhaps the small crowd on a friday after work was indicative of the way the customers are treated. too bad as this is right in the center of SoMa and could be a gold mine for the owners -
Bob’s 5-star review: I'm lucky enough to have a good friend who's a member, so I haven't had to join yet haha I love this place. every one of the staff is amazing. the bartenders really know their stuff and love to make suggestions. the wine and whisky (actually, all spirits) selection is fantastic. food is great too there always seems to be some kind of special event. last week there was an Irish Whisky tasting for St. Paddy's day which was over-the-top good. I've been there for bourbon, cognac and cheese tastings too there are indoor cigar-smoking rooms too, which is great, especially in SF and private cigar lockers (no smoking in the other common areas like bar and dining rooms) there are larger rooms available for events and private dining and an outdoor patio (cigar-friendly) I guess eventually I will join, but for now, really enjoying my friend's membership!!! -
Bob’s 3-star review: 3.5 stars is spot on. Service is very good, at least for us. Carnitas were excellent, I use these as a marker because sometimes they're super dry. But these were very good. A couple of beers on tap (I wish there were more) and the margaritas look good, but my friend wasn't drinking so I didn't imbibe. It's really unfortunate that this neighborhood has deteriorated so much. The restaurant was kind of empty. I hope they can survive, and I promise to do my part and return when I can. But this whole area now is sad and deserted. ugh -
Bob’s 3-star review: Legit Irish pub, but with a lot of TV screens for sports broadcasts. There was a 49ers game the day we stopped by and lots of patrons wearing SF gear, so I guess it's popular on game day. Not cheap though. A Guinness and a shot of Red Breast is $26 before tip. Even by SF standards this seems too high. -
Bob’s 4-star review: cute bar on Geary (at the top of the Tenderloin near Nob Hill) with a nice vibe. bartenders were awesome even though it was a busy night. lots of cool specialty drinks (heavy emphasis on rye and bourbon drinks duh). not sure why I never noticed it before but will definitely return when nearby (which is pretty regularly ha!) -
Bob’s 4-star review: pretty cool vibe, eclectic decor, really awesome bartenders, interesting cocktail menu with tons of choices. this area has become more interesting the last few years with more shops and restaurants/bars opening up near the event center wharfs at Fort Mason. plenty of parking (paid). would definitely recommend, especially if you're visiting one of the galleries or exhibitions. -
Bob’s 5-star review: a SF institution at the intersection of Chinatown and North Beach. super friendly bartenders, eclectic decor (and customers ha!). some drafts and also interesting takes on traditional cocktails. totally worth a stop before or after dinner, or just to chill at the bar alone. upstairs mezzanine which is very comfortable -
Bob’s 4-star review: love this little pub, Guinness on tap (no surprise haha) and some other local drafts. very pub-y and dark inside, nice bar and tables, super friendly bartender. as noted on Yelp, it's in a tiny alley off Bush between Kearny and Grant so use your GPS if you can't find it Glad to see it's still in business! -
Bob’s 2-star review: standard list of tiki-themed drinks. drinks were weaker than every other tiki bar I've been to, in or outside of SF. usually these drinks are heavy on the rum. I had two and hardly tasted (or felt the effects of) any alcohol outdoor seating during covid, but you can't sit unless you order from the Korean take out restaurant next door. I guess that's their deal to have tables in front of both establishments but it's annoying. service was perfunctory, no smiles, no welcoming attitude the inside bar looked okay, but I won't make an effort to return -
Bob’s 4-star review: super chill, low-key Nob Hill neighborhood bar. good selection of drinks. bartender is really nice and helpful. there's a good selection of bars along Polk with different vibes but this is the best place for a quiet beer or drink at good prices -
Bob’s 4-star review: solid 4+ stars. I only came for brunch but will definitely return to sample some of the insane list of whiskies and bourbons on their list. one of the best lists I've seen in SF brunch was great. two of us had the "MkMuffin" sandwich which was a play on the ubiquitous fast-food breakfast offering. they make their own English muffins. all of the sweets were excellent, and I assume made in-house. the toaster strudel was plenty for four people to share. so delicious. so was the Killer Coffee cake the space inside isn't huge, but really nice pub-y feel. service was fantastic. prices were entirely fair can't wait to come back! -
Bob’s 5-star review: super chill and accommodating dive-y bar in North Beach. Sebastian (owner?) was awesome and really did a great job taking care of our large group who came in after a late dinner where we had already had a lot of drinks. I don't think we were obnoxious, but definitely a little high-maintenance. He was great and didn't make us feel unwelcome at all. I left a large tip, hope it was enough! Highly recommended! -
Bob’s 5-star review: I've heard for a long time this is the best beer bar in SF and it's hard to argue with that. there's a huge selection of beers (including Pliny), bartenders are friendly and there's a nice vibe. not too hipsterish, not too dive-y. feels like a nice neighborhood pub prices are very fair (most were $6 - $8). cash only, but there's an ATM inside (only $1.95 upcharge haha). I was having dinner in the area, but this is definitely worth the trip just to visit
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Bob’s 4-star review: great dive bar. looks like a dive bar, stickers and graffiti all over the walls, cheap drinks, pool table, loud music. but what makes it great is how friendly the barkeeps are. not the the usual haughty or rude service you find in a lot of other places there's a kitchen window outside the front door where you can order burgers, hot dogs, chicken etc and bring back into the restaurant. definitely a great place and I'm kinda surprised I didn't know about it before
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Bob’s 4-star review: this used to be the Elbo Room and there's a similar vibe, but a little more chill. gets crowded after work (duh) but not as bad as the places in FiDi and SoMa. there are a few craft cocktails on the menu, which keeps the bartenders occupied, so be patient. pinball machines, large TVs, booth seating and fair prices. it's nice to stop in here after work or on the way to eat -
Bob’s 1-star review: really disappointing. even two stars would be generous on a friday at 5pm, I was literally the only customer in the bar. the smell was horrible, this isn't even the tenderloin or civic center but this place smelled like piss. not even kidding. I felt like I needed to wash my clothes after sitting there gulping down a beer as quickly as possible how could they even pretend to be a Scottish pub with such a poor selection of SMS and only a couple of draft beers on tap? bartender was totally apathetic even if I lived next door I wouldn't step foot in here again -
Bob’s 1-star review: pretentious? check over-priced? check rude service? check bad location? check poor selection of beers? check I have never been to a bar, any kind of bar including super-upscale beer houses, where you couldn't taste a beer before ordering. their explanation? why should we give you free beer? and...you wouldn't ask for a taste of Macallan 25. answers: 1) you should give me a taste of your unknown beer so I can decide if I like it before ordering and 2) anyone who orders a mass-produced, expensive whisky knows what to expect bartender was rude, their selection is limited with more than a few obscure beers (again, why wouldn't you offer a taste when it's not well known?). I know it's cool and hip to be an oasis in the Tenderloin, but with vagrants wandering in an out and the bartender proud of her ability to aggressively chase them away, just not a relaxing experience. prices are stupidly high I don't care if someone offers to buy my beer all night long, no way will I return here *edit* The owner responded if I wasn't familiar with their selection then this wasn't the place for me. You got that right If his business model is to alienate new customers who might be interested in learning about these craft beers and would tell their friends what a great place this was, this model is working magnificently!! Mad props lol -
Bob’s 4-star review: my new favorite rooftop bar in SF. in the Virgin Hotel on 4th near Moscone. opens at 5pm and you need to be there early to get a table. it fills up quickly and I suspect this will always be the case since it's so beautiful, both the place and the incredible views of SF Imma excuse the prices and size of the pours because the view is so awesome, but I think the amount of wine in the glass is less than one might expect. the cocktail menu is interesting the bar snacks are good (charcuterie plate and olives def recommended) but a the bill will get large quickly definitely worth a visit, just don't expect to get your swerve on without spending serious coin haha
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Bob’s 4-star review: out in the Avenues, so pretty out of the way, but if you're in the neighborhood, definitely worth a stop. very low-key, super friendly bartenders, interesting cocktail menu and helpful choices if you don't know what you want. small inside but pleasant and comfortable
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