Please read my previous review for this to make sense. This is a story of a girl who got got. Part 2 Picked by a friend who lives in town. According to her, this is her favorite bar in all of San Francisco. I was pretty much sold with that recommendation. I knew it wasn't going to disappoint. A good time was about to be had By the time we got here, another friend met with us. She had just come from HH with coworkers down the street. In a way, she was on the same level since she also had a couple of drinks. Claudia picked a perfect place. I was cross faded by the time we sat down so I was ready to keep it going. I had two cocktails here. That's pretty much all I remember. The food here was wow. None were my picks, but all were amazing. The fried cauliflower was a personal favorite. I almost got a second order, but I knew we had a long night ahead of us. Also, I was vetoed by the group so I had no choice. We also got an order of tacos. I only had one. They also got something else, but I tapped out so they ate it all. We stayed here a little longer than the first place since we ate more food. All 4 of us also had 2 drinks each that we sipped on slower than usual. I think I was trying to lean towards being more tipsy since I knew we were going to keep drinking. I was drinking more water than usual since I knew I'd be sticking to sugary cocktails. The service here was right up my alley. The people who checked on us were so funny and chill. Special mention to our server who hooked me up with bandaids that I desperately needed since I was bleeding from a cut. The lady who made sure we were all set cracked a few jokes with us. There's a reason this is Claudia's favorite spot. It would be mine too if I lived here. We were 4 drinks in by the time we left this place and feeling good. On to stop #3 read more

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BLUF: Chill vibes, Fast service, amazing burger (ABV burger), amazing cocktails, $$, NO happy hour Great vibes overall. Highly recommend the ABV Burger, which comes with jalapeños chips. Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. Pairs super well with the Gin and Celery cocktail. Service was excellent. Quick, fast, and super friendly. read more

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This place was jumpin! I was out exploring Valencia St at night and some of the cross streets and I stumbled upon this place at some point. Came in just to check the vibe and it seemed pretty cool so I stayed for a bit. You don't walk up to the bar for a drink, you sit and someone comes and takes your order FYI. It was pretty quick of service too given how busy it was. The cocktails are not cheap but you should already expect that in SF at an establishment with mixologists and not bartenders. The cocktail I had was not my favorite, but that's bound to happen so I need to return and try something different. read more

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After a day at Dolores Park, we decided to walk over and grab some quick bites and drinks at ABV. It was around 6pm on a Saturday , and the place was already packed but we found some seats facing opposite of the bar. DRINKS: We got the Atomic Bomb (pineapple rum, lime, mint, sherry, pineapple) and Gin&Celery. The Atomic Bomb was sweet and refreshing, and overall was a pleasant drink. But the Gin&Celery was by far the more unique of the two. The celery taste is strong and goes surprisingly well with the gin. It's a bit savory and reminds me of fresh pressed green juice. FOOD: We ordered the octopus a la plancha, which comes on a tray with fries, grilled octopus, and a side if aioli dressing. For $17, it was a lot of food and the flavors on the octopus were fantastic. You can taste the lemon and herbs in the dish, which pairs perfectly with the creamy chipotle aioli. We also got the tacos, which were okay. While the shrimp was very fresh, it was something I could probably skip out on next time. Our waiter was super sweet and attentive, and we would definitely come back here for the octopus and Gin&Celery drink again! read more

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Came over here after hanging out with a friend at Dolores Park. I remember seeing the Fried Chicken Sandwich when I was browsing the menu awhile ago when I was passing by. Probably the best fried chicken sandwich I had so far. The chicken was tender and buttery. That's what made the sandwich for me. The cocktails are hella good here too. I ordered something from the menu but forgot the name of the drink. All I remember is the bartender mentioned it was made with Japanese Whiskey. It tasted like an old fashioned to me and was just as stiff as one. Overall atmosphere was great too. i remember the bartender mentioned the music changes with how they feel the flow of the restaurant is going. I was here on a late afternoon/early evening Sunday and the chill, golden age hip-hop they were playing in the background fit the mood of the restaurant. I had to say something about the music as I always remember a place with good music. Overall it's pricey but a good place to go to every once in awhile. Great food and great food. The kitchen is open until midnight so this would be a great place to grab food but be warned that it may be crowded and busy around that time. read more

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My local cousin brought us here for cocktails and they were wonderful. Really interesting and balanced. Didn't get any food but I heard it was very good. All pricey but what isn't anymore. Our server was very kind. read more

Giving this place one star for a recent experience that was not at all customer friendly. We arrived late to a birthday group, planning just a nightcap. Our group of friends was seated outside at front, and they had been drinking there for a couple of hours already. The two of us went directly inside to the bar to get drinks, but were REFUSED SERVICE because they had already seen us talk to the group at the table. We were told we had to order from that table's server. This we did, only to then also be informed that our bill would be added to the table bill. The waitress refused to take payment for our specific drink order. This is primarily a BAR, is it not? Customers should be able to buy a drink at the bar, and opt out of getting involved in an already large group tab. This bill then ended up coming to about $500, with predictably some confusion as to who had what. The addition of our drinks could only have made this worse, and has now led to some disagreements about who's on the hook for what. I suggest that this establishment should consider allowing customers to buy drinks at the bar in person whenever they want. Personally I would never agree to run a table tab in a bar like that (a rolling group of 10-20 people, and we were not even the last to arrive), but as mentioned we were not there at the beginning of the evening. This is about making life easy for the bar, and not about good service. read more

This is my favorite place for a burger and a good vibe. All their food is delicious but the burger is my favorite. They have great cocktails and fantastic service. Bartenders are cool, highly recommend read more

ABV has been on my radar for a long time. I'm not from SF so I've had very few opportunities to go out in the area, but I made a point to visit ABV during my most recent trip. It's a mainstay in the Mission and while the cocktails aren't super complex with fat washing, molecular gastronomy and tons of infusions, they are approachable and delicious while still being elevated and impressive. It's a hard balance to strike, and ABV does it with ease. And unlike a lot of swankier cocktail bars (which I love too, don't get me wrong) ABV is a chill, warm place to grab a drink and have a bite. Though I've yet to be a "regular" at any bar in my lifetime, I remarked to my husband during our time at ABV that this is the type of place I could totally see myself frequenting on a weekly basis if I lived in SF. It's just got that cozy, friendly vibe, with drinks and food a plenty. We came here at around 8pm, actually on New Years Eve. We had purchased tickets to go to a club later that night, and wanted a laidback venue to start at for casual eats and some good cocktails. ABV fit the bill. They weren't having any special NYE event, so we were able to roll up and grab a few seats at the bar. If I could do it over again, we would've stayed for one more drink. We showed up too early to our later plans, and I much would've preferred to hang at ABV for a while. But alas, we only stayed for two drinks. Still, they were all fantastic and gave us a nice sampling of the menu. I'm a martini girl, so I obviously had to start with the Tangerine Dream (leopold bros. '25' gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, tangerine oil), which is pretty clearly special because of the tangerine oil. A great example of how a simple, subtle variation can make for an interesting and delicious drink. My husband started with the Mumbai Mule (saffron vodka, lemon, ginger, mint, soda), which was super refreshing and a great drink to kick off a long night. For our second round, I got the Lefty's Highball (single village mezcal, orange bitters, lime, charred grapefruit tonic) while my husband got the Seven Fingers (rum, passionfruit, lemon, calamansi liqueur, falernum). The Lefty's Highball was truly a perfect cocktail. I'm a mixology nerd, and I couldn't even tell you why it was so perfect. Refreshing but still interesting and impeccably balanced. Food-wise, ABV has a lot of small bites that you can easily cobble together a meal with. We ordered a solid variety (and maybe one plate too much, but oh well) and it was all delicious. Eats, below: Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms: A Pretty simple preparation but it nicely offset the heavier dishes we ordered. Fried Cauliflower: A I'm not a big fried food gal but these were only lightly battered. Served with a yummy dip. Hit the spot more than I expected them too. Octopus a la Plancha: A- A little octopus and a lot of fries. Could've done with a more favorable ratio but not the worst thing in the world for a long night of drinking. Gulf Shrimp Tacos: A+ Very very yummy. I didn't realize the shrimp would be fried, but it was subtle -- less fried than the cauliflower. I hadn't eaten shrimp tacos in a while and these were excellent foray back into the taco life. Meat and cheese plate (two meats, one cheese -- three of $24): A We had the two salamis and a semi-soft cheese. Sadly they were out of the cheddar that we wanted but what we got was still solid. Served with otherworldly stone-ground mustard (I know how silly that sounds, but just trust me), tasty jam and butter. Lastly, just a general shoutout to the staff here. Everyone was super friendly, attentive, generous and personable. That's just about all you can ask of an establishment. ABV is doing everything right, which is probably why it's been around for as long as it has. read more

The husband and I came across a list of the top 5 burgers in SF and this place was on the list. We came here on a Tuesday night and it was packed. Luckily a table opened up and one of the staff folks quickly let us know. Thanks staff! We had one thing on our mind and that was the burger with a few drinks of course. My daughter also ordered the mushrooms and I'd have that over fries with this bomb a** burger. Both dishes had so much flavor but the burger was hitting all the right burger notes. No lie, we literally have day dreams about the burger because it was just that good in our opinion. Get the burger and trumpet mushrooms read more

Love coming to ABV. Whether it's a night out with friends, a date night, or even flying solo. ABV serves up artisanal drinks and good eats. My favorite js the fried chicken sandwich and fries. I would come here just for the fried chicken sandwich and fries and won't even need any cocktails (yeah right lol). But seriously. Delicious! Crispy and has that bite that lots of other places don't know how to do or get down. It's very dim in there and while the space runs deep in the back, I do feel it is a bit tight. There are stools along the wall to provide more seating. However, minimal. Cocktails, service and food. No complaints. read more

Had the burger and the cauliflower. Reader befare (there are no forks). Kind of annoying but I get it. Cauliflower was crispy and the portion was practically a whole head. Burger was juicy and well seasoned. Perfectly cooked. Bring your reading glasses and a lamp in case you want to read the menu (it's a little dark) read more

Rude ownership. Drinks and food are tasty. The patrons are also pretentious. If you are good at drowning out the snobby people, defiantly worth going for a drink. read more

Food came out quickly and tasted great. The only thing that would make the sandwich better is a crispy bottom bun. Date night/group fun vibes. read more

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One of my favorite bars in the city! Most recently came here for my birthday with a big group and we were able to snag one of the big tables in the back. All the drinks here are soo good and the food can blow you away! i always get the octopus and fries, chef's kiss read more

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The best Japanese fried chicken sandwich EVER. Perfectly crispy and flavorful. Also the cocktails were incredible. I enjoyed a Japanese Old-Fashioned. I watched the sunset from their parklet outside after a nice day in the Mission and at Dolores and honestly it was just what I needed. The staff was super-friendly and attentive. I would definitely go back and want to bring friends sometime. Highly recommend. read more

This place earned its position of one of the Top 50 bars in North America. The only one in SF! Their mixology skills are great. Every cocktail I drank hit the mark. La Botana was my favourite- mezcal, spicy and citrusy. The burger was absolutely delicious, cooked medium rare and very yummy. I wanna try new items from their menu and will come back. read more

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I've been meaning to check this place out, but haven't had a chance to until my friend's birthday. We came around 9:00 PM as a party of 6, so it wasn't too lively yet and we were seated immediately. I tried the asparagus toast and my other friends had the ABV burger and crab meat tacos. I didn't expect the asparagus toast to be good, but it surprisingly came together really well. Everything paired nicely from the crunch of the toast to the freshness of the asparagus and a nice salty aspect from the prosciutto. The drinks were also decent, as I had the atomic bomb and the seven fingers, both of which I would get again, if I wasn't so keen on trying new things. I tried my friend's Mumbai mule and that was pretty good as well; I liked the kick of the spices. I liked this place, and it'd also be perfect for a date night, as it's pretty intimate with good food. read more

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Went here with a friend and the vibe is very "hipster" and chill late night vibes. Dim lighting, great music, friendly staff. The drinks here are pretty strong and after one glass of wine and cocktail I felt ready to take on the world. The tacos were a miss, boujee rich people tacos which I didn't enjoy. BUT the charcuterie board was delicious, 10/10, chef kisses. Overall recommend this place! read more

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**Catching up on reviews during Pre-Covid times Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: Not a bar guy here but I was shocked that the food was as good as it was. The extended review... Food: The F*ckin burger - 4/5 - Yep it sure was. I'm not really one to get a burger at most places but this was pretty damn good. It's juicy and the fixins definitely add to the overall burger. You won't be disappointed. Service: Friendly service. Ambiance: It's a bar ambiance for sure. Seating for food is a little limited and it's a very much grab a seat where you can kinda place especially in the evening. read more

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Came here for a solo dinner date as I just wanted to get out of the house. I'm so glad I did! The bartenders here are amazing! Collin was the absolute sweetest (I didn't get the name of the other bartender I talked to). The grilled mushrooms were absolutely divine! The octopus was really good too but the fries were too oily so I couldn't really eat them. The drinks were really good too! I sat at the bar so I could watch them make the drinks, which is always fun! These guys are fast! Love the ambience and the vibe here. Will definitely be back for those grilled mushrooms and the drinks! read more

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4.5 stars I recently discovered this bar after my friend moved around Mission and it's now become our regular spot for girls night catch ups. They have a lot of bar seating but we prefer sitting in the back area where there's shared high top tables. The cocktail menu is extensive including agave based drinks, whiskey, gin etc. Drinks are within $15 range. Must try cocktails - Mumbai Mule and Tarragon Fix. The Mumbai Mule is my go-to here, the lemon & ginger give it a nice kick, it's minty and refreshing! You won't need more than 2 of them ;) Do not miss out on the bar snacks here. Fellow grilled cheese lovers - do get the Mushroom melt. The sandwich is crispy, cheesy, with well seasoned mushrooms and truly melts in your mouth! We really liked the fried cauliflower snack with harissa sauce too. It's a cute and intimate bar! The restroom line can get long so just prepare for that. read more

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I've been here a couple of times (for drinks mostly) and had a great experience. Amazing cocktails. I've had the tarragon fix, a gin and celery drink, Mumbai mule, gin fizz and few others I can't recall. They were all potent and yummy. The fried cauliflower and the mushroom melt are delicious accompaniments to the cocktails. Service was decent. A couple of forgotten drinks but good otherwise. Ambience is chill and enjoyable, but seating is a bit tight. Overall, a must visit place for the cocktails. Will recommend to friends. read more

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Burger: if the guy had a name it'd be Carter. Coming from old money, classy and well executed. Would you be able to live with him everyday? Absolutely yes. From a person with a disorganized attachment style did i want more twist in the burger, also yes. If you are looking for someone to take to your parents, highly recommended. Thoughtful, juicy burger, no fault can be found. Lefty drink: top 50 bars in North America! Tasted like summer home when you open a medicine cabinet. Alcohol is pretty strong. Overall, stylish ambiance, communal seating but not too loud! Good for eavesdropping and checking out what other people are eating. read more

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This is the late night go-to spot. First of all, they serve food late! We were ordering small plates as of 11:30pm. Secondly, service is phenomenal. Everyone was very happy and attentive, and our waiter even gave us an order of broccolini that had been a kitchen mistake! (Thanks, my dude!) The broccolini came in some sort of salsa that was tart and tasty, a bit slathered in oil but every drop of it was delicious. The octopus a la plancha with fries was a tiny bit salty but super delicious, especially with the chipotle dipping sauce. Drinks are tasty, prices are reasonable. What's not to like? We'd honestly wanted to hit up Bar Part Time because our friend recommended it, but the line was way too long. Glad we went to ABV instead of waiting in line in the cold! read more

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Popular spot in the mission. We came here for drinks but they also serve food. The atmosphere is trendy. There's two floors for seating. The place was packed on a Saturday night. Luckily we got seats at the bar. The bartender took our order and made me a virgin lemon-lime drink which was nice and sour. Pros: -great service. The staff here were fantastic -trendy atmosphere -serve drinks and food Cons: -it can get packed, so you may be standing for a bit read more

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My daughter and I sat at the bar and I chugged a perfect cocktail and then drank another. We had the best veggie tacos and some fish thing. I don't remember a whole lot about the experience except we got there before they closed after a long day of travel and we were so happy with the food, the drinks, and the bartender. I'd definitely return and would probably enjoy the place if I lived close. I've never been a bar fly but there is still time to start. My daughter loved having drinks with me and it was just great being with her. I have some of the best times with my kids. read more

A group of us went to ABV after dinner at the recommendation of the waitress at the restaurant and it was a blast. I had the Gin & Celery drink recommended by the very sassy server. She said it was the drink that made ABV what it is, or something like that. Anyway, it was delicious! read more

Tried to order a drink at the bar, but they refused service unless I also got a table and ordered food. Just a heads-up, don't come here if you're only looking to grab a drink! read more

Great drinks. Fun but sketchy street. Food is pretty good and gets better the more you drink for some reason

Every single thing we ordered here was delicious. Highly recommend the octopus a la plancha and the chicken tacos. Huge cocktail menu - can vouch that the Send Noods (my fave), Late Check-Out, and Roku Rikki are all phenomenal. read more

I live down the street and come in to order pick up.. but now SUPER skimpy portions.. This is their trumpet mushrooms to go barely had any and their cauliflower used to fill the container.. now this? read more

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I never write reviews but this was truly the worse service I've ever experienced. I came here on a Friday night in a group of 5. It started off on a bad note when we were told to wait for a table, and then asked if we could sit at the empty table outside. The security outside said yes, and they pulled a stool out for the 5th person in our party. Our server seemed annoyed and was rude right off the bat when one friend tried to order an espresso martini which they didn't have, and grapefruit juice which they didn't have. No suggestions about an alternative, the server was just annoyed and pointed to the menu. It got much worse after that. Another friend was in the area and stopped by, and since we were eating outside he just stood near our table. This was the only non-white person in the group at this point, and security comes over aggressively saying he needs to check his ID, which would be fine, but no one else's IDs were checked when we came in and he approached us with hostility. He happily provides his ID. Then a minute later a different server comes out and says that our friend (the new 6th person) is blocking the sidewalk, but that she could get him a stool to sit on the other side of the table. There's also a completely empty table inside a patio covering that we could have moved to and been off the sidewalk but they didn't offer it, and we didn't want to make a fuss. A few more minutes pass and no stool, so our friend squats on the other side of the table to get out of the way. He took a sip of someone else's drink while we were waiting. Our original server comes out and yells at him saying, "You can't sit there or have glass on the sidewalk! I see what you're trying to do! Be an adult!" Though they weren't friendly with anyone they were clearly much more hostile to the only non white person there, who was nothing but pleasant to them and tried to appease them. After that we just hurriedly finished our food and drinks, paid and still tipped well, and left. This all happened within less than an hour. It was so incredibly inappropriate, disrespectful, and racist. We'd done nothing wrong except have a chatty dinner and annoy them with questions about the menu. Everyone who came to our table seemed to be absolutely miserable working there and refused to have a pleasant interaction. The food and drinks were good, but I won't be going back. read more

The drinks are so delicious; it's one of our favorite places to stop be pre- or post-meal. They now have a parklet outside during COVID as well so you can decide whether to sit in the cozy but narrow interior or outside on the street. The service is always stellar - the staff are knowledgeable and can help you find whatever spirit-based drink you might be craving. read more

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I know this is everyone's go to hot spot and you get super cool extra trendy points if you merely mention this title but honestly this place is so overhyped. I went recently to try their burger which multiple people told me was one of the best they've ever had...this seriously piqued my interest because I'm a simple gal and an in n out to me is superior. with that being said, maybe my tastes aren't "refined" enough however I got the most bland and mushy burger I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. It didn't even last 2 minutes it just fell apart into a soppy mess. The bartenders have this super weird and disconnected bro vibe that totally turns me off to even making an effort of becoming a potential regular...in other words, this establishment is a complete sausage party! where the women workers at? lol. anywho, I think they're overpriced for the meh quality and downright bland service they provide. god I miss monks kettle. read more

5 stars for the drinks + the chips. 3 stars for the sub- par service. Came by while visiting SF because we saw it on the list #39 on the top 50 cocktail bars in all of N America. We'll the cocktails did not disappoint, their take on a minty mule was absolutely delicious. But I had to flag someone down to order it, they never came back to ask us if we wanted another drink and I had to flag them down again to get the check. This was after someone told us there is table service when I asked if in order from the bar. ‍ so definitely go, get a good cocktail, and be aggressive to order read more

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When the description for this bar says "classy, hipster" it is not wrong. This spot was busy on a night I came. I had one of their whiskey cocktails and it did not disappoint. Exactly as mentioned in their menu. Crowded but worth the wait. read more

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Ambience 5/5 : It was dark and nice. The music wasn't too loud. They have real candles. Service 5/5: Quick, everything was really fast paced even the food I ordered came out really fast Food 4/5 : The mushrooms and the fries were really good , that dipping sauce for the fries is to die for. I'm sad we wouldn't just order fries we have to order the octopus in order to get fries. The edamame tasted weird, fermented edamame is not my thing, I ate half though so it's not intolerable. Drinks 3/5: Their drinks are all too strong, I guess for people who likes to taste the alcohol this is the perfect place. I don't mind the amount just don't let me taste it lol. It was like drinking shots, if I wanted shots I would had just ordered a shot but I wanted a cocktail, fruitier would be nice. Lol It was overall a nice experience, would had been better with easier downing drinks, I swear it's like they want me out after one cocktail haha. Managed to drink two so that's nice. Parking is no good kind of hard, but I'm sure 5-10 minutes will suffice in finding a parking. Anyways overall nice people nice ambience. Have fun. read more

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6 stars! Very hard to find places with both food and drink that blows you away but this is the place. Service was impeccable, they always came by to fill water, clean up, and take orders at the right time, and provide fresh napkins. Food came out quickly. The melt and huarache were delicious. Extensive drink menu and they did everything well - strong but balanced with sweetness. Plenty of seating, don't have to yell to have a conversation. read more

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Why 5 stars ? Because it's a fun space with good bar food , plus they make a nice drink. the area is busy with multiple patios so it has a nice party vibe, the food for a bar is good , had the Cauliflower , and a spot on Burger both dishes were the equal of any good SF restaurant , as for bev they have a nice bar menu , but I opted for a Negroni ! Major plus going for ABV would be the fact that their staff was great , being engaging without being obtrusive. very easy to suggest ABV after a good night :) oh , parking can be tight but I found a space within a block , may the parking Gods be ever in your favor ! read more