I bought out Arcana for a night and it was a hit! The plants and decor are lush. It feels like…read moreyou've left San Francisco and entered a jungle. I love the wood tables and the steps that lead you to a private room upstairs. The space is amazing and attendees loved it. They have a photo booth too. Staff are wonderful! Thank you, Naz and Ife! Amazing bartenders. They were so friendly, attentive, and personable. Many attendees said they came to the event particularly because they love Arcana. It's conveniently located near BART and multiple bus lines and some Lyft bike docks. I cannot recommend Arcana enough! It's great for date night, girls' night, corporate meetups, and more. It's welcoming and inclusive and the food and drinks are delicious and strong. Will be back!

Clearly says 9:30pm for the cover/ticket charge. I am uploading this at 9:19pm, but the whole…read moreinteraction started maybe 10 minutes prior. Charging the $10 event fee on discretion before the posted event start time seems... shady? illegal? My two friends got in a few minutes before with no cover. I was dealing with a bike lock while they went in. We were not there for the event but rather as volunteers from the weekly cleanup refuse crew in the Mission. You get perks as a thank-you for doing your part in making the City a cleaner place. We had just had a lovely time at another participating business (Beehive) and planned on Arcana being our final stop. Thankfully I was able to use the restroom without a fee, with my gear held up outside by the security team. While waiting in the restroom line, I told a staff member about all this, and the worker seemingly went up to the front to find out what's going on. The line took a few minutes, my friends also bumped into me, and I told them I'd likely wait for them outside the business post-restroom while they finished their wine. Already reported to the Mayor's Office. Maybe I'll add BBB. Should be honest and equitable! Four out of 200+ reviews by me have been one star, so I rarely share negativity. It's all rather unfortunate as other visits here went off without an issue. I warned a group of four about all this while I waited out front, and after talking to the front door folks, they left and thanked me for the advice. Please be careful if you visit here. . . .

Impromptu weeknight pop in with party of 5. One final table available which we were able to snag…read more Recommend reservations. It was busy the night we arrived but we got lucky with the walk in. Atmosphere is dim, perfect for a date or hanging with friends. Good music. Entire front of house is run by husband wife owners Joel and Natalia. They are both so friendly and accomodating, making the experience warm. Joel is the former wine director at La Mar and is very experienced. We ordered a wine flight and let Joel choose our three pours, all of which were fantastic. Favorite was a Domaine des Aubuisieres "Cuvee de Silex" Vouvray. - cheese board - seasonal cheeses and jams with sourdough that complimented the wine nicely - cebiche - market fish, maine scallops, octopus, leche de tigre - fresh fish with a bit of a kick

I've been seeing Frenchie all over online for a while now and finally decided I needed to check it…read moreout for myself. It's definitely a cute little wine bar with a cozy, intimate vibe. We stopped in over Labor Day weekend and I was actually surprised by how quiet it was, which made it a nice place to sit and enjoy a glass without feeling crowded or rushed. Where they lost me was the wine pricing. The by-the-glass prices are pretty steep, with most around $16-$20 and Champagne at $25. I'm completely fine paying more at a wine bar for the atmosphere, service, and experience, but knowing what some of these bottles actually retail for, the markup felt excessive for what was being poured. They do offer a full food menu and some of it sounds interesting, but I wasn't impressed enough with the wine experience or value to want to stay and try the food, so I can't speak to that. I'm glad I finally checked Frenchie out after seeing it online so much. It's a cute space and I can see the appeal, but for me the value just isn't there at these prices

Could not have been happier with everything here. From service to ambiance to food. This will be my…read morego to for wine and snacks. ‍

Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The…read morebocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group.

Not to be confused with the bodega in the TL (Viet food) this place is a wine bar in north beach…read morethat serves bfast burritos on the weekends. We got there pretty early, around 9ish and waited about 15 mins to order and another 10ish for our name to be called. They usually sell out of the two better ones early on. We shared the chile verde. I've had the short rib before. Both early bird favorites that sell out. Both are EXCELLENT. The perfect size burrito. Equally distributed ingredients throughout the burrito so every bite is deliciously filled. No mouthfuls of just tortilla. The sauce is a must. It gives the extra little kick you're hoping for. You order outside so the vibes are whatever the streets are giving you that day but the one man show at the door is funny and patient. He didn't seemed rushed or flustered. Just groovy to the music from the early 2000's.

San Francisco is always flooded with people declaring what's the best type of dish is at a certain…read moreplace which can cause confusion just on namesake. When people said they found one of the best breakfast burritos at Bodega I first thought they must not be from San Francisco and they must be somewhere in Eastern United States where they call any corner store a Bodega. Then I was thinking they were referring to Bodega the Vietnamese restaurant in SF. I then thought it couldn't be the Hummus Bodega on Geary boulevard or Coffee Bodega in the Marina. I then thought the most of these best breakfast burritos are in the Mission District. I finally got to find out it's a bar called Bodega North Beach which sells breakfast burritos only on Saturday mornings. On a Fall stroll on a sunny morning I landed at the North Beach a pickle ball throw away from Washington Square Park and lots of restaurants with Angel hair pasta. There was no inside in the morning because it's all to go orders. I decided to try their chorizo and sausage breakfast burritos. The sausage breakfast sausage with avocado ,eggs, and a bit flakey potatoes like some in SF. The chorizo breakfast burrito was savory but a bit tangier and the sauce enhanced the burrito flavor. It's one of the top breakfast burrito in SF but it's a worthy contender and easily a top ten in the city. Wish it was more cheesy like some in SF. San Francisco is a city is small in size but when it comes to restaurants it packs a punch that's "mega "there is always good food from Chestnut street to Van Ness to Irving and "Noriega" which is a block away from a street called " Ortega" but you won't find this salsa in a jar because their salsa is made in house at a bar which sells good breakfast burritos on the avenue of Columbus called "Bodega" Bodega North Beach is located a few blocks where Bruce Lee ( RIP) was born who also played on TV the character "Kato " if you go to North Beach in SF you will find dozens of restaurants that offer Angel hair and fettuccine "Alfredo"the breakfast burrito at Bodega has a bit of egg ,avocado, and "potato" and a hint of "tomato "

Lovely little wine bar for a night out! Super busy and loud but a great ambiance. Small indoor and…read moresmall outdoor seating. The wine was pretty good, and the tapas were amazing! I loved the poke. It's a bit sweeter but a great taste. Also a cute dog roaming around. Definitely will be back!

visited waystone on a saturday night and sat outside in the parklet as it was fairly crowded…read moreinside. we ordered a bottle of their white wine and hung out a bit until we noticed a table open up inside. we asked if we could switch to indoors and the server said yes and helped us with our glasses. the inside was warm and cozy with lots of lanterns hanging from the ceiling. the music was at a great volume and we could still have a conversation without feeling like we were yelling at each other. we continued to order more drinks and enjoyed the fries with the house aioli. the service was friendly and attentive. the bathrooms were clean and nicely decorated. would definitely come by again to try more food and wine in this inviting, laid back atmosphere!

Came here on a Thursday for their happy hour. Their happy hour is $13 for a flight of three wines…read moreand the pour is heavy! We also got their flatbread of the day which was really tasty. The flatbread is more of a chip, but it was still really good. It gets really busy during their happy hour and it is a dog friendly place. The server was very accommodating. The patio is cute with some barrels as tables and the inside is dimly lit. Overall, I like this place a lot and will keep coming back.

If you're sick do not come to work especially if you handle food and drinks! Feel like I shouldn't…read morehave to explain this but please cover your mouth when you cough! Also offering food off of someone else's plate is definitely against health guidelines Aside from that one of the wines recommended was solid and the croquettes were good.

Everything at this restaurant was spot on! The service was amazing and super attentive. I love the…read moredark lighting and ambiance (my preference of course). They also had a late night happy hour, which was a fun surprise! The food was phenomenal. I had a lot to share with a friend. This is the only place I would recommend for any occasion, whether it's work, a date, a friend's get-together, a birthday, or anything else. I definitely recommend making a reservation.

We did a walk-in dinner here and got seated in less than 10 mins, which was cool. It's a nice place…read moreand the food was good. We tried that everything platter to start and then got the things we liked the most. I would say... everything was good, but not great. - Stuffed dates - oh, these were amazing and probably the best thing on the menu. I'm gonna have to try this combo of goat cheese, dates, pistachio, and honey. Yum. I wish they plate came with more of them. We ordered it twice. - Dips: hummus and muhammara were good. The yogurt one best. - Falafel were good - Brussels - were not - Italian soda - a couple of guys had that, and it was good. Surprised they didn't have any standard soft drinks to serve

We went on a double date here after dinner a few weeks ago. The vibe was fun and casual. We shared…read moretwo bottles of reds. My husband and I had such a lovely time that we came back recently for food and drinks! I had a glass of Pardas, recommended by the bartender, and my husband chose a beer. For food, we shared the Pan Tumaca, Jamón con Brie, Gazpacho, Boquerones en Vinagre, and Gambas. We loved all of the food and our drinks! My favorites were the jamón and gambas. For the anchovies dish, I did like it more than I thought I would. It paired nicely with the chips. We sat at the bar both times. Staff there is friendly and welcoming. The bathroom is also an experience lol. Can't wait to go back!

I've been meaning to come here for a while, finally made it on a Wednesday evening. Not too…read morecrowded, good vibe. I know a lot about sherry and was looking forward to a nice glass of inocente fino. This is a lovely fino from Valdespino, typically around $28 retail for 750 ml if you can find it. The pour was $14, OK not absurd by SF standards. I stepped out for a second and when I came to pick it up at the bar it was literally the volume of a shot glass. Maybe 2 ounces. I asked the bartender is this really the pour? And he briefly reached toward the bottle as if he was going to top off the 1/2-full tiny glass, but then he stopped and said yep. And that's it. I'll never come back. Treat a first time customer like a sap and there ya go. I'll drink at home.

Food, drinks, and service were great. However, the music turned what we wanted to be a chill Sunday…read moreafternoon light bite into a headache. The playlist was ONLY extremely high energy pop songs that were dissonant with the rest of our experience. Sipping lovely local wines while Taio Cruz's "Dynamite" plays is... strange to say the least. I am a fan of high energy pop bangers, but not in this setting. There is a time and a place! We would have stayed for another drink and a light dessert if the music were chiller. We rushed out after finishing our first drinks with headaches instead. All that said, I'm a big fan of this place! Please be more mindful with the music choices.

Super surprised at how good this humble food was. At first glance the menu was simple and even…read morepedestrian but they really impressed me with how damn delicious they made the straight forward ingredients sing. The flavors were yummy, bold and well rounded. Everything had a pinch of salt just how its supposed to be! Love this place! Service was good, everything came out coursed to perfection. The ambiance was pretty good, bar vibes mostly with a touch of unique flare. Id return and recommend.

I went here way too many times when I stayed at Hotel Boheme…read more Such a great vibe and great people watching. I sat at the open windows downstairs, upstairs, and at the bar downstairs. The speaker is in the corner so be mindful of that because it is louder depending on where you sit. They also have a lot of front outdoor seating. They have apps like charcuterie boards, tinned fish, etc. And a great wine list that changes. Everything is first come first serve and you order at the bar. Everyone I met here was awesome and that's why I went back so much during my trip. Evan (hopefully spelling that right) was amazing and on the last night I found out we lived in the same area in CA during high school which was hilarious. The service, food, wine, books, music - such a great time.

10/10! Cutie little wine bar with pretty extensive wine menu and perfect small bites…read more Staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Small space so would say it's better for smaller groups or date night.