The best truffle fries in all of San Francisco. The food is always amazing. They have a great Outside area that is now protected from the winds! The service is great here. The hostess was able to sit us in the perfect table for our lunch celebration. The server was prompt with taking orders as well as bring out drinks. I ordered the burger and truffle fries for the table. The salads looked wonderful and nothing beats the outside air on a nice day. They also serve coffee and have a full bar. We also got a bottle of champagne to celebrate the occasion. read more

Every time we come here, they're closed! Came last week "closed for private event." Just went again at 7:25, "We are closing now." Posted hours are until 9:00PM. Please figure it out B! read more

If considering planning a cocktail event for 30-40 people this a beautiful location as I booked a party here one lovely evening in November. We had the entire place and outside too. We had two amazing bartenders and one incredibly hardworking lovely server. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious. The planner was attentive enough. All around beautiful location to enjoy a drink or host a party. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - This pic is taken from the inside looking out. Plenty of room outside for guests too. - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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After leaving the museum we just needed a snack and a drink. My friend had noticed this spot earlier when we walked nearby so we stopped in. It was midafternoon and I'm not sure if they were going through shift change or what, but service was a little slow... But once they got going, it was all good. We enjoyed a couple of the Kentucky Studs even though it wasn't HH and we had fries and deviled eggs as a snack. The drinks were A+ and if I hadn't been doing all the things that day, I would have had several... or a pitcher even. The fries and eggs hit the spot and held us over until dinner. The space is very attractive and the gardens outside are great. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Kentucky stud - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The happy hour is straight BANGIN', mmkay?! First, they hit me with $1 oysters. Now, you know I can't say no to oysters... especially when they're only a dolla! HOLLA! And, then they hit me with the $6 happy hour dranks! YAAAASSS! The drinks are on point and their Moscow Mule is the bidness! You must try it. But, that ambiance though! The atmosphere is truly amazing here. Very low-key with an eye catching setup. It's hard to believe that this bar is tucked away behind the Metreon. It could easily go unnoticed if you aren't actually looking for it. I stopped here before meeting up with some friends to see a movie. I was not about to spend an arm and a leg on expensive ass movie fare and I had a little bit of time to kill before the movie started. So I thought... why not? You walk up a few flights of stairs from behind the Metreon, turn left, and then BOOM! This gorgeous little beauty will be right at your feet! Their patio is beautiful! It overlooks the ever so stunning Yerba Buena Gardens. One a warm city day, you can't beat the views here. I came on a weekday during happy hour and the place was busy but not overly packed. I really think that this has something to do with its' hidden location, but hey... I ain't complainin' about it. Despite this, the bartender who was holding down the bar that evening appeared to be a bit overwhelmed. The wait wasn't too long but there definitely was a wait. I ordered a dozen oysters, truffle fries, a Sangria, and a Moscow Mule. Everything tasted wonderful! The oysters were a on the smaller side, but they were fresh. They rotate the type of oysters that they offer pretty frequently, but I guess I came on an itty bitty oyster day. Their drinks are very tasty! I enjoyed their sangria, but I was most impressed with their rendition of a Moscow Mule. It was missing the cute mug that I'm used to and the color was unusual, but damn was it good! And, those TRUFFLE FRIES! Just PERF! They were served piping hot and perfectly seasoned. The dipping sauces were legit! This would probably be a go-to item for me if I frequented this spot on the regular. They also have a restaurant menu if you're looking for more than just appetizers. Happy hour is from 4-6:30 every dayum DAY! Yes, you heard me right! This bar has one of the best happy hours that I've been to FiDi! If you're looking for a great little happy hour spot in the city, then look no further and check out B. read more

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Had a great $1 oyster happy hour deal! Had to wait like 20 min for a table inside but totally worth it! Fresh oysters, and great ambiance over looking yerba buena gardens. Servers were friendly. The Moscow mule doesn't come in the traditional copper cup and has bitters. Not my favorite variation but was decent. Would be back for those oysters! read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Happy Hour Dollar Oysters from 4:30-6:30 Daily, YUMMY - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came on a Friday after work and this place gets crowded! I got the pitcher of red sangria, truffle fries and a cheese & charcuterie board. Sangria was great, fries were average and the board was delicious. I got the daily dairy gouda, finochietta and capicola. Next time, I will pass on the capicola though and try the salumi or another cheese. The food and drinks were average-good, but what got me to yelp B Restaurant is the service. I believe his name is Nelson! He was super attentive and fun to interact with. Thank you Nelson for being so awesome! read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Truffle Fries and Charcuterie Board - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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After bowling, we celebrated our Holiday Happy Hour for our Finance team this year here at B. We stayed longer than we expected, that's why my friend and I got drunk lol! Together with our drinks, we just ordered their truffle fries for appetizers since everyone were still full from our lunch but dang it was sooo good, we ordered 4 orders of them haha. I love this place with just a simple, and low-profile vibe and the staff were nice and pleasant. The restrooms are clean and cute too. The sorrounding area is nice as well, close to the ice skating rink and bowling alley with a nice view all around. Highly recommended read more

Came here for some small bites and drinks on a Friday night. My friend made a reservation for 7:30 for our group of 7, but we didn't need it as the restaurant was surprisingly pretty empty when I arrived early around 7. I loved the ambiance, as the indoor area is very open and airy with modern decor. There is a lot of outdoor seating seating as well. I wish we had made the happy hour, which they offer 4:30-6:30 daily, as it includes great deals on drinks and dollar oysters. Regular price for all cocktails is $12, and prices for food are on the pricier end, as you would expect for a restaurant in this area. I settled for ordering their Thrilla in Manila cocktail, which has rum, passion fruit, campari, pineapple, lime, and maraschino liqueur. It was a deliciously sweet (and strong!) drink, which is exactly how I like it :) For food, I ordered the PEI mussels served in a tomato broth ($16) and honestly wasn't too impressed. This was the first mussel dish I've had that I didn't like, as the sauce tasted a bit weird to me and had a lot of ginger in it which I ended up picking out. Overall, this was a good place to come on a Friday night as it wasn't too crowded or loud. I'm glad we came here so we didn't have to deal with crowds, even if the food was a bit lacking. read more

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I'm surprised that B restaurant doesn't have a better overall rating. I had such a good time coming here for happy hour + appetizers. The space itself is absolutely beautiful - a glass box at the top of Yerba Buena gardens, overlooking the entire park, quite nice! There is a lot of outdoor seating, so I highly recommend for you to come on a sunny day - the only issue is, you might find the restaurant a bit crowded on a sunny day since a lot of others may have the same idea as you (drink outside, duhh). If you come and its crowded and the bar is packed, then put yourself on a waitlist for a table - it's worth it! Come for happy hour. DO IT. 4:30 - 6:30 pm, daily. Order drinks by the pitcher $45 (both the moscow mule & kentucky stud are excellent choices). Order the truffle fries $8. Order the crispy brussels sprouts w/ spicey maple glaze $9. Please order the seared ahi nachos (omg divine) $16. Do not order the chicken wings $14 (too dry and not enough meat). Do not order the pork ribs $15 (bad cuts of ribs - too fat and barely any edible meat). Enough said. Please a friend or two, your boss, your whole team, your SO. DO ITTTT! read more

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Happy hour...is amazing here!! Came on a Wednesday around 5 PM because of the $1 oysters! It's required 6 per order and can either be raw ($1/oyster) or grilled ($2/oyster) Party of 8 ordered 30 raw oysters and 18 grilled. We regret nothing. Happy hour got to us and we kept ordering more drinks and food. The truffle fries were also delicious and were devoured and ordered a second time. Service was 10/10 as they were attentive and ensured we were all having a good time. Definitely would come back again when I'm in the area! read more

I wouldn't make B restaurant my go to spot because it's pricey for a weekday lunch, but this was a special lunch indeed! we celebrated winning a free trip to Vegas courtesy of KOIT 96.5! (shamelessly plugging lite rock, less talk!) We wanted to have a long lunch and ordered a bunch of plates. The ceviche tasting came with fried plantains, but the manager informed us beforehand that he was going to exclude the squid and double up the salmon belly and tiger shrimp portions instead, because the squid wasn't up to par. I appreciated their honesty and also making sure not to serve us mediocre seafood. Their cocktails are yummy, but it needs work. Wait a minute, drinking before noon?!? Well, if it's an Aviation made with real creme de violette, then it's totally acceptable. A little heavy on this ingredient which made my cocktail on the sweet side. Their pisco sour isn't authentic looking, but it tastes like one, so we'll let it slide. For lunch, I balanced the asparagus, shaved fennel and grilled shrimp salad with a bowl of extremely addicting truffle fries. Why, yes! I even managed to effectively block bf's attempts to steal some. He reports that the burger is cooked like the way he wanted, but the bun is a bit hard... (um? That's how I like it!! LOL) oh sorry, what were we taking about?! I blame it on the booze! ;-) Andrew is a joy of a server, totally attentive but not smothering. Very efficient too even when it got busy. Food/drinks are really 3.5 stars but the awesome staff bumps this up to a 4. Highly recommended if you're looking for a fancy lunch with views of the Yerba Buena gardens. read more

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- Update 3/2/07 Okay I have to admit it, B and I are back together. We broke up after a rocky start, but she addressed her issues and I'm falling for her. Great place for a business lunch, there is always space and sitting outside is awesome on a beautiful day. The menu has been tweaked and I'm now much happier. Full Disclosure: They're now a Yelp advertiser. I've been here several times since my original 3 star review and I left it intact until I was certain they deserved a rating upgrade. - Original Review The interior design kicks ass, if you ever shut this place down for a high-class cocktail affair please invite me. Just like it's neighbor Samovar, B benefits from sweeping views of downtown visible through large panels of glass. It's hard to describe, but trust me it's a cool space. The food and service on the other hand are still under construction. I've been here for lunch twice. The first time I had the "jerk chicken sandwich". Not to be a jerk (heh), but the sauce was more of a spicy mayonnaise then a real jerk sauce. Also our food took about 50 minutes to arrive, argh. The next time I came in I ordered the burger (medium). It arrived very rare, but I downed it anyways. If I had enough time I would have sent it back (and no I'm typically not a "send-it-back kind of guy"). Sorry B it's not you, it's me. I'm just not ready for a steady relationship. I'll keep checking back and maybe we'll end up getting together in a few months when you get yourself sorted. Until then, kisses. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Smoked salmon at brunch - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So was 'A' taken?...I mean what's with the alphabet branding? ...and what about overachievers who feel peckish? Would they feel comfortable dining in a place called 'B'? ...and what about your friends who show up pissed two hours late because they thought you meant B44 in Belden Place? ...and what about your attention-deficit spouse fuming because he (and let's face it...it's a 'he') thought you meant A16 in the Marina? A16...B44...B...hell, what's the difference? But enough about the name...the isolated location makes it feel a bit, well, sad. I don't think I'm the only one who forgets the place is up in the setback on the elevated part of the Yerba Buena Gardens that nobody walks by unless they're completely drunk on the way from Moscone Center to the Metreon. It's a nice enough place, prairie-style and open-air...but somehow lacking, oh I don't know....charisma? How else do you explain last Saturday when throngs of people are lined around the block for Fan Fest at Moscone West and just across 4th Street, nary a body at this place? It's a shame because the food is pretty darn good. Brunch is the deal. I had the $13 Poached Eggs over Catfish Fillets and Purple Potato Mash. Delish...even though the fish was retaining a bit of water. Jamie W. was having the $8.25 Chicken Salad Sandwich, a winner as this is apparently one of their specialties. It consisted of chicken mixed with olive oil, citrus, basil, thyme, rosemary, red onion and a "touch of mayo". Definitely not what you'd get at Lee's Deli. They have a nice terrace that wraps around a Moscone Center skylight, but be careful as it gets blinding on a sunny day since they seem averse to putting up the patio umbrella. It may be better to try the indoor tables where you may notice that most of the chair arms have broken off...hmmm, IKEA anyone? FOOD - 3.5 stars...good food, especially that chicken salad...brunch is a good deal AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice and airy though Siberia may be close by SERVICE - 3 stars...gee, do they have a lot of turnover?...the waiter was nice but oh so new TOTAL - 4 stars...I feel generous here, more 3.5...but I say give them a try despite the bad generic name and the remote Himalayan location read more

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A friend of mine fell in love with B Restaurant and Bar with it's outdoor atmosphere. For her birthday a few years ago, she gathered all of us for happy hour. *Oysters http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/b-restaurant-and-bar-san-francisco#P99hPODiMH2rWOk0Tyo-Uw *Fries http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/b-restaurant-and-bar-san-francisco?select=T_2Hud3lvks_7MNoyNP18w#T_2Hud3lvks_7MNoyNP18w *Charcuterie Board http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/b-restaurant-and-bar-san-francisco#AFK8L35oHxF3uZkNS7pfKg *Pizzetta Lyonnaise http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/b-restaurant-and-bar-san-francisco#I3odXNUnM-0XsCrRACE6dQ So I'm pretty sure I drank my way through HH instead of eating, so I can't really comment on the food. But who doesn't love HH oysters?! I think they were either $1 or $1.50 each. For drinks, we got sangria. I'm normally not the biggest fan of white sangria, but they make a really nice refreshing one with sparkling wine. Plus the pitcher is really pretty with all the fruit! On a nice day, their patio is amazing. You don't think much of it since you're not very high and it doesn't really look like much walking by. But if you sit outside while having a drink, you have a nice view of Yerba Buena and the surrounding buildings. It's actually very lovely. A great place to enjoy drinks and apps! read more

Note: Don't sit outside on windy days ~_~ water from the fountain will own you. Sip, nibble, mingle, while taking in the view. Happy hour menu is enticing ~ appetizers for ~$5 and fun cocktails! Definitely recommend the Love cocktail (so cute and the heart stays in-tact as you sip!! I'm easily amazed...) ... their cocktails are pretty stiff. Truffle fries were well-seasoned and crunchy (ketchup and horseradish sauce) ~ spicy shrimp appetizer was succulent and the flavors paired nicely with the dipping sauce. Small portions~small restaurant (don't recommend for large groups of 8+...) but excellent service, yummy food, and DELICIOUS cocktails. The best part... LOCATION! XYZ is RIGHT across the street... and you know how much I adore XYZ... (see review..) read more

B Restaurant is our tweet-up secret Saturday/Sunday brunch go-to place. Its location in Yerba Buena Gardens is a bit off-the-beaten brunch crowd track, but is worth seeking out on a bright, warm day when you can sit outside. Unfortunately this last time it was a dreary and wet day, and the cold wind whipped through the glass-enclosed restaurant every time the door was opened. Our table of 9 took up about 1/3 of the indoor chairs. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating, even when some in our party were over 45 minutes late. We passed the time with appetizers, mimosas and well-made Bloody Marys with a nice spike of heat. This was the second time I ordered the Spinach & Avocado Benedict which once again was pretty awesome. Two perfectly poached eggs, half an avocado, brioche, Hollandaise sauce and spinach. Divine! The brunch menu is not extensive, but there is something for everyone, from citrus and garden salads to burgers to a *clutch-your-heart* 4-egg B-Omega omelet. We hope to return during happy hour for their $1 oyster specials. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Spinach & Avocado Benedict - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty great pre-show drink spot while visiting the YBCA. The only reason I knock one star off is - I asked if the burrata could be served without prosciutto or with it on the side (not touching the rest of the food) since I'm vegetarian. The bartender told me that I still wanted the prosciutto (a statement, not a question) and it was served with the prosciutto touching the bread. Other than that, the food was good and so were the drinks. read more

This restaurant has a nice view and atmosphere. Went here for a lunch with friends and we shared the truffle fries, deviled eggs, beef sliders and pasta with chicken. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Truffle fries, deviled eggs - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

After scrambling to eat dinner somewhere decent downtown on a Friday night, without a reservation (my nightmare), we found B Restaurant & Bar. I suspect that its three star standing worked in our favor. It's probably got mixed reviews over its brunch, dinner, and happy hour offerings. You'd be happiest here for happy hour and unhappiest for brunch, based on reviews here. I had dinner and I fell in the middle, and it warrants a four. The burger and fries were pretty good. I was craving truffle fries, this place had it and could seat a table of four immediately. Sometimes that's all you need. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Burger - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here with a big group and we basically filled up the entire bar section, but hey, oyster happy hour and convenient location - can't beat that! They're located off this walkway on top of Moscone Center West and Yerba Buena Gardens (and near the Metreon). Overall, it was a relatively small bar (and because of the rain, people couldn't stand outside either), but the bartender was nice and attentive, making sure to ask around in our group to see if everyone got a drink (who wanted one), and the drinks were surprisingly strong :) Also, the oysters and finger foods were pretty good, and they do certain drinks by pitcher, which was great for big groups like ours. A little crowded for large groups, but great ambiance and location for happy hour. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - "Love on" (vodka, raspberry puree, pineapple juice) - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great scenic spot for Happy Hour at Yerba Gardens. They have 1$ oysters and truffle fries! I came here with a group of 3 on Wednesday around 5 PM and there was little to no wait. We were seated immediately. Baked oysters- filled with butter and heavenly goodness. These were so delicious and juicy. Raw oysters - you really can't go wrong with 1$ oysters. No complaints here. Truffle fries- very subtle truffle oil paired with ketchup and what seemed like mayo. I wish the truffle flavor was a little more tense. At the bottom of my fries I found a hair in it... Also, when I was finishing my drink the guy asked if I wanted another drink I said no and he took my drink away. I was not done with my drink yet unfortunately. All in all, I would still go back for the view. read more

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Came here for happy hour on a Thursday around 5:30. (HH is until 6:30) There's an outdoor seating area, which was not crowded because it was a little cool outside. But the view is pretty nice! Overlooks Yerba Buena. Happy hour prices are alright, under $10 mixed drinks so it's pretty standard. No happy hour pricing on food other than the $1 oysters (minimum 6 per order). Everything came out in a timely manner and the waiters were very attentive to our table outside. My favorite was the truffle fries. So yummy! Comes with an aioli sauce and ketchup on the side. The sangria is pretty good too, and pretty strong. Will come back for happy hour! read more

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B's Restaurant & Bar was ehhh. Though fine, it also wasn't spectacular, and though the location and the patio setting were really pretty, as a whole I wasn't exactly floored with the food considering its pricepoint. Oysters ($1 Happy Hour per Oyster) - (Fun fact- It was also my first time having oysters! So yay, shoutout to that.) Well seeing as it was my first time having oysters, I didn't really have a gauge of what to expect. It was fine, and the sauces complimented the oysters nicely, though the oysters seemed kinda small. Truffle Fries ($8) - I mean I've had yet to ever say no to truffle fries. Pretty good, though the wait for these to come out was a tad long. I'd recommend them, but I don't know who wouldn't ever recommend truffle fries to begin with either. The B Burger ($16) - I mean this was okay, but kinda fell flat for me. It just tasted pretty average, and though it was okay, for the pricepoint I wouldn't order this again considering it was kinda small, though it was somewhat filling. Thrilla in Manila ($12) - Rum, Passion Fruit, Campari, Pineapple, Lime, and Maraschino Liqueur. Really loved this drink! Sweet yet strong, and the pineapple chunk also ties in perfectly as an accent. Definitely a recommend, and I loved this. The location itself is gorgeous in the Yerba Buena Gardens, with it's nice landscape setting, and the patio itself is also gorgeous. I went to go sit indoors inside the restaurant, but when I came there were a lot of flies buzzing around where I sat, which was a tad offsetting. Service here was really good, and my waiter was super attentive. I also didn't have to wait too long when I went during the beginning of Happy Hour, so that was a plus too. Tl:dr; B Restaurant & Bar kinda is a meh for me. It sits at a pretty average 3.5 for me, but leaning more towards a 3 because while I thought it was decent, it also wasn't doing anything too special for me either. Though it does offer a nice setting for the food and beverage provided, it's priced slightly up there for food that didn't exactly wow me as a whole. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Truffle Fries! - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I can see this place calling to me from my office. It is on top of Yerba Buena and its just across the corner. I might have given it an extra star for the convenience but regardless. Here are the other good reasons. $1 dollar oyster HH at 430 to 630 The oysters are actually pretty good size and pretty fresh they must run through them a lot. My coworker who will rename nameless has been known to just go here and buy the 5 oysters. Thats it. Now thats when you know its good to satisfy a craving. $5 dollar Racer 5 IPA or Scrimshaw Beer $7 Wine I forget how they do Sangria you can get a pitcher or a glass and how much. Plus for a great view on the patio. Awesome view. Thats pretty much it for HH. read more

Dish (& its star ratings): - Truffle fries w/ tartar sauce (3.5): delicious. Wish fries were bit crispier. - Shrimp sandwich (n/a) (friend = 3): good enough - Vegan pizzetta [roasted mushrooms, squash, tofu, chimichurri sauce] (4): Good, surprised given simplicity of both the presentation and ingredients. Atop focaccia bread. Decor: Love the floor-ceiling windows on all sides. Modern decor (clean, sleek lines). Outdoor patio is perfect but not the night we went...freezing & windy. Crowd: Mostly after-work business crowd looking for good HH. Bar was crowded. Service: 3.5 stars, fair. Overall: 3.5 stars. Wouldn't mind coming back for few drinks & fries. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Interiors by the bar - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot for happy hours, particularly on nice days since the space has a lot of natural light. You can also hang out outside if you're a larger party. I love the French 75 here. Some coworkers have complained about the service but I've never had an issue with them. read more

Honestly I hate when people write reviews about prices but this place is whack with their price points. Good drinks. Food is meh. Get the burger and fries. Happy hour pitchers and oysters are legit. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVE B RESTAURANT & BAR. Fave happy hour (4:30-6:30pm) spot in the city. First off, it's located at the top of the Yerba Buena gardens. So beautiful! I had no idea this place existed. I personally adore the feel of this place -- lots of open space with modern sleek glass windows and tons of outdoor seating. Never once had to wait for a table. I can't wait to be back on a nice sunny summer day. $1 DOLLAR OYSTERS. Quality oysters for the price. You can order as many as you like... I think we ordered 36 at a time. Truffle fries. Sangria. Get them all. One thing to keep in mind, SF loves their dollar oysters so get there early and get your order in so they don't run out! :-( read more

My favorite happy hour spot! Dollar Oysters EVERYDAY from 4:30-6:30. I came here to try the shakshuka fries and sadly they just discontinued them. The truffle fries were a good backup. I love the Moscow mules and I heard they even make their own ginger beer. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were looking for a Oyster Happy Hour near 5th Howard. We found B Restaurant & Bar HH 4-6PM Fresh & Grilled Oysters for $1, Truffle Deviled Eggs. Although the Oysters were small the flavors were excellent. We ordered their mussels in a tomato broth off the regular menu, it was excellent. I wished there was soft bread to dunk in the broth, it was served with crostini type of bread. They had a nice selection of cocktails, beer & wine for HH. The restaurant was rustic, lots of light and comfortable. They had really nice outside seating looking over Yerba Buena park. This was a perfect place for HH. read more

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Came for happy hour so can't say to much on the food but the oysters -- raw and bbq were soo good! The cooked oysters were really savory and meaty. Sadly those oysters weren't $1 but $2 but still very worth it. We also did the sangria pitcher which actually poured alot for a group of 5, and was super yummy read more

This space is absolutely gorgeous situated in Yerba Buena Gardens. I love all the greenery, open space, glass windows --just an overall beautiful atmosphere, especially on a sunny day. We decided to just grab a seat at the bar to pass the wait for a table. Since it was late afternoon and I wasn't too hungry, I just got an order of the truffle fries ($8), which took forever and a day to come out. They must've been picking the potatoes from the garden to take so long for my fries, although I did notice one of the server took attention to why my fries took such a long time. This is a nice spot, but don't understand why my fries took longer than a burger. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Truffle Fries. - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love B Bar's happy hour! They have dollar oysters and discounts on wine, and pitchers of sangria and cocktails. My friends and I ordered 2 dozen oysters, and split the truffle fries and the charcuterie board as well. Oysters were standard, they were on the smaller side, but ya can't complain for the price! The truffle fries were delish. They were super truffley and came with aioli and ketchup. The charcuterie board was yummy too, but for some reason they only gave us 3 slices of bread! So the ratio of meat to bread was way off hahaha. At one point we were just eating meat. I also wish they had a mixed cheese and charcuterie board, but you could only pick one or the other. Just one thing before you go, be sure to check their social media networks because often times they have private parties! And you won't be able to eat there. It's happened to me more than once, lol! read more

Good oysters and drinks, service was just ok. Went on a weekday at around 6pm to catch the end of their happy hour. The hostess was very friendly but she seemed a little confused about the flow of seating and it seemed like they were low on menus. We were seated and given 2 menus, and a few minutes later she came by to take one of them for another table. I noticed this happening to others throughout the evening. Our server was friendly, but being on the patio, it seemed like he was in charge of the whole outside so we didn't see him often. Once we got our drinks and oysters, we were pretty much on our own. Putting an order in took a while as well. Overall, loved that there is a patio option, yummy happy hour oysters, good drinks. read more

B Restaurant & Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Taking a big bite of a hearty chicken sandwich, with fresh juicy- just cut avocado, while sampling truffle fries - as the sun beams through the large glass windows of B Restaurant; I am reminded of how lucky I am to have this place so close to our office. From their sweet happy hour drink specials, including killer fruity cocktails and sangria, to their solid lunch options, to their personable and hilarious bartenders, B Restaurant and Bar delivers. Trust. read more

B Restaurant does happy hour right (4:30-7pm). Unlike so many happy hour spots in SOMA/FiDi, you do not have to fight for a space at an over-crowded bar. Not only that, but it's a stunning place to unwind after a long week as floor-to-ceiling windows provide the brightly lit backdrop that is SOMA. My girl, Kiki I. and I gabbed for two hours over their $5 sangrias, which were garnished with big wedges of citrus. We split a platter of loaded fries which were true to their name - delectably crisp fries topped with short ribs (yes, RIBS), parmesan and tomatoes. On my next visit, I plan to try their chocolate ganache cake with banana flambe and creme fraiche. It's a shame we didn't leave room for dessert :( read more

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On your first visit to B, I suggest kicking yourself before you settle into their swanky digs. Because you really should have discovered this sunny patio, happy hour menu, after-work lounging spot sooner. Hidden atop Yerba Buena gardens, next to Samovar Tea Lounge, B is the perfect spot to celebrate SF sunshine with friends. They have lovely patio seating, surrounded by gardens and skyscrapers in the distance. It feels like a secret slice of San Francisco, something tourists and locals would be giddy to stumble upon. The indoor area is equally inviting with modern furniture and big glass walls, like a sexy greenhouse. The happy hour offerings are extra nice, including a selection of $6 beer, wine, and cocktails. Usually happy hour wine means Chardonnay and Merlot -- not here! They offered Torrontes (white) and Pinot Noir (red)...the stuff you would order anyway. Approved! I loved the chill, non-touristy, almost un-discovered vibe here. On the next clear day, I'll be peer pressuring my co-workers into sunset drinks at B! read more

If there's a better happy hour in SoMa, someone please tell me where! At B, you'll find $1 oysters, $5 fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and vodka cocktails and plenty of sunshine, if you're lucky! Plus, the barkeeps are sweet. read more

I love trying new places but I also find myself returning to restaurants I've been to and ordering the same thing time and time again... And despite being in San Fran for only one week this current trip, I went to B not once, but twice for lunch! And guess what? I ordered exactly the same thing both times! I sat inside my first visit with Christina Y and Don B... we had a lovely lunch together. We shared the warm marinated olives to start; they were delicious! If memory serves, they both had sandwiches. I went with the Caesar Salad, and I had them add shrimp and avocado. Yum! And since it was so tasty and the perfect filling lunch, I brought Katie S back with me today. We sat outside since the weather allowed. Nothing like some fresh air and sunshine, great food, and conversation too! Katie went with the tomato soup special of the day and I went for it again... exactly the same salad! Again, it was perfect! In addition to the olives and the Caesar Salad, I also recommend the mango iced tea at B. I'll be back! read more