* catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date Cute little rooftop bar on top of the LUMA hotel. Good drinks and snacks, seating is limited so might need to wait a while or opt for the outdoor standing section on weekend nights. Firepit couches are nice if you are able to grab one! Would be a good stop to kick off the night but not really close to a lot of other great cocktail bars in walking distance since this area is kind of dead except for Giants game days. read more

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My family and I recently visited Cavaña in SF on Sunday 6/21 at 5:30pm, expecting to enjoy what we understood to be a rooftop restaurant and bar. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot before we even made it upstairs. When we arrived, the doorman, a tall, heavyset gentleman, was eating and did not acknowledge us as we approached. I politely asked if the restaurant was open, and instead of simply answering the question, he responded that it wasn't a restaurant but a rooftop bar, adding, "I don't know where you got that misconception." I found the comment unnecessarily dismissive and somewhat condescending. As an educated woman visiting with my husband and our minor daughter, I felt there were more professional ways to clarify the venue's concept. Rather than engage further, I chose to ignore the remark. He then pointed us toward the line, despite there being no one else waiting, and pressed the elevator button with an attitude that made us feel like we were inconveniencing him simply by being there. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this interaction left us feeling unwelcome before we even had the opportunity to experience the venue itself. Hospitality begins at the door, and I hope management provides additional customer service training to ensure future guests are greeted with courtesy and respect. read more

This review comes a little late for Cavaña. Decided to stop by there for a few drinks after Carnaval and they had some Brazilian specials happening so it was great. Of course I had to try the octopus dish which was nothing to salivate about. It was soft in the middle but the texture of the skin was a but too gummy for my taste. The sauce and yucca accompaniment did assist the dish. The steak dish however was very well done. The steak was cooked just right. The sauce that came with the meat patties was also a hit. I did dip the octopus into the sauce for some extra flavor. The meat patties themselves were good with the sauce. The cheese balls were a bit underwhelming, but dipped into the sauce that came with the meat patties, they were delicious. The drinks though... ABSOLUTELY DIVINE. I never had a green michelada before and their drink has me rewiring my brain to taste all micheladas their way going forward. It was light and so perfect with the black salt. The spicy kick was definitely there as well. The pisco sours were on point. Perfect to have while looking out to the bay. The Naked & Famous was a unique flavor as well. The cocktails were very delightful to have and definitely stimulated my taste buds. The service was great at first, but then the bar was packed with Giants fans and the service did slow down a bit, but not terrible. We still managed to get 3 drinks each even with the slower service and the hostess was great at accommodating our request to be outside even with so many reservations. I thought that was a super plus. The inside of the bar is nice as well. When there aren't fans from baseball or basketball games there, this bar would be a nice place to chill out at. They also have salsa dancing on Sundays usually, but on the day we went, they played Samba for Carnaval. Will definitely go back. Perfect spot to impress a date. read more

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Greatest place I've been with the most amazing view. I haven't EVER had a single complaint about the food. It's always out of this world. Their ceviche was so good I drank the marinade after. The drinks were very well crafted. Their guacamole was made from the best picked avocados and you could tell. My partner usually doesn't like guac and I was fighting him for the first time for it. I remember eating the steak right before I was about to give birth (baby came two days later) and I almost cried from how good the chimichurri was. I honestly believe someone who passionately believes in flavor worked there from then to now. They had the best virgin drinks then as well. I will forever want to come back here any day and any time. The service is always so speedy and the waiters are always friendly. I love you guys! read more

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I came with a group of friends on a weekend night for a casual start to the evening. We had booked a time a few days in advance, given that we'd come during busier hours. Once most of our party was here, we got seated at an outside seating area that was marked as reserved. The atmosphere and decor struck a great balance between welcoming and elegant. The space had earthy tones, flattering lighting, and various layouts of seating layouts. The bar itself was beautifully displayed. We ordered various drinks and some small bites. Yuka fries, ceviche clasico, carne asana tacos, al pastor tacos. The chips were solidly crisp, crunchy, and paired very well with the ceviche. The carne asana tacos with the salsa macha was juicy and perfectly done, and my favorite small bite of the night.. The Yuka fries were perfectly salted and the aioli dip was exactly what you'd want out of fries. My friends recommended the Kiwi and I found it refreshing, almost like a drink you'd have at a spa or so. I also tried the Oaxacan, which was styled like an old fashioned. I thought it was fair, but if I were to pick a favorite out of the two, the Kiwi would be my choice. Even with a busy crowd, the service was attentive and checked on us every so often. Overall, Cavana was a memorable rooftop experience that I enjoyed. I'll definitely return and recommend it to anyone looking for a rooftop bar with great small bites! read more

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I came here about a week ago and I absolutely loved the food, especially the Al Pastor tacos. The view was beautiful, however the service could have been better. I felt a bit ignored throughout the experience and the waitress seemed like she wasn't too fond on checking in on me but was chipper with everyone else. There was ONE amazing Hispanic server who was lovely, though! Loved him! Overall, the food was great but service leaves much to be desired. read more

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After having this place on my list for months, I finally decided to take advantage of the rare hot San Francisco day and check out Cavaña. We went on a Thursday evening right before sunset. We were sat quickly and appreciated the view of the bay from our table. Our server came by to take our drink and food order. We ordered cocktails and 3 plates. Our oysters and first round of drinks arrived. However, it took over 40 minutes for us to receive the rest of our order... When we finally got the rest of our food, we ordered a couple more cocktails. The oysters were good, but small. The al pastor tacos were delicious. But the steak was gross. It tasted gamey/not fresh and didn't have enough chimichurri sauce to hide the off-putting flavor. Such a disappointment after waiting so long. The only saving grace were our cocktails. We were especially impressed with the Banano and Kiwi. Would probably only ever come here for drinks before/after a game. Otherwise, save your money. read more

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Went here on a Tuesday night with a reservation, which probably was not necessary, but it definitely helped us get a table! We were looking for a rooftop view and a chill spot to catch up, and this was perfect. I got the Paloma while my friend ordered the Naked & Famous. Both were really good and not overly sweet. We also got the guac to snack on while chatting. The vibes are great, and it seems like a popular spot for people heading here after Chase Center events or Giants games because it got pretty busy around 10pm.. on a Tuesday   It is a bit pricey, but I'd say it's only worth it if you're just going out for one drink and want the rooftop view and the vibes. read more

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Was excited to try this rooftop and really liked the drink menu options! I had the opportunity to try lots of fruity drink and liked most of them! They do go heavy on the ice with some of the drinks but they all came out in different glasses, different sizes, and different flavors. It was fun tasting them all. My favorite was the watermelon and guava. I would definitely come back for the drinks. I didn't enjoy the food, and here's where it went wrong. We first got our chips and salsa. The chips are seasoned like Doritos so there's a nice flavor but the seasoning is in consistent. Some pieces were SO salty and some had no seasoning. The salsa is pretty rich as well. When our ceviche came, I ate a bite without the seafood and it tasted fishy. When I tried the actual seafood part, I knew it went bad because it had such a strong odor. We had to send it back but saw them serving it to other people. I eat a lot of seafood and I don't mind a slight fishy taste but this was definitely a food poisoning situation. After that it took a very very long time to get our last dish. Unfortunately when it finally came out, it was a disappointment. The octopus texture tasted like it had freezer burn, then was over cooked, sat too long after it was cooked because they had to make the fries. The fries were fresh but the octopus was dry, cold, hard, and chewy. I've had lots of pulpo before and this was a let down. It was a bummer that we didn't get to eat much and decided to walk somewhere else to finish dinner. read more

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Cavana, in my opinion, is one of the best rooftop spots in SF. Located on top of the LUMA Hotel, you get stunning views of the East Bay, the Bay Bridge, and even Oracle Park. Yes, rooftop bars in the city are pricey, but you're not just paying for the view here! The vibes, drinks, and food are all on point. I also love that they have fire pits for those chilly nights (which is... most nights, honestly). For food, I've tried the guacamole and the quesabirria tacos. Both were great, but the braised beef birria with that consommé was especially amazing. They even do a Christmas-themed menu during the holidays, which is such a fun touch. Love this spot! I've taken a few friends visiting from out of town & they loved the views. read more

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Came here with a group of four after a Giants Friday night game and we were let up pretty quickly; there wasn't a huge line around 10pm. There is a really cool view of the baseball field and plenty of space for people to stand or sit and talk. I tried their piña colada and it was very good. My partner and friends ordered some food (quesabirria and oysters) and lovedddd it. They have a good selection of cocktails and food on their menu and everything came out relatively quickly considering how busy they were. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. One of the workers saw my friend and I were struggling to bring over our food and drinks to where our partners were, so he jumped in and helped carry some of our items to our area. Would definitely come here again. read more

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Hmmm.. The views did not disappoint. They have great views of the city. The service is ok, takes time. Now onto the food and the drinks. The guac was stale. Chicken skewers were good. Drinks were very weak. Lots of potatoes with everything. Nothing to rave about. Was looking forward to trying out this place and while the views did not disappoint, the food and drinks were meh. read more

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We came here on a Monday night for happy hour before an event and our server was Bailey! He was very kind and attentive, asked us if we wanted blankets since it was windy. The food was superb, we had the patatas with chorizo/ chips and Guac. Great bites to pregame with. For drinks we tried the guayaba, kiwi, and pisco punch. All delicious and Bailey told us they were the most popular drinks so definitely try them out. We will 100% be back to try more of the menu! read more

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Always a fun spot to go on a weekday after a particularly gruesome day of work or whenever you have a friend visiting out of town! I've actually never made a reservation and always had pretty good luck with getting in almost immediately upon lining up downstairs. They serve quality cocktails, all their drinks are very smoothly (and highly dangerous because of how smooth they are). I always go for any of their clarified milk cocktails, I'm actually hooked on their Kiwi 19, it is so tasty and smooth! It's also always fun chatting it up with the bartenders up there, there's always a fun group working on your drinks. Small bites are pretty good here, a bit pricy and the portions aren't too large, but I'd recommend grabbing dinner somewhere nearby at Spark Social or at the Chase Center and moseying over to Cavana for some small sharable tapas and great drinks to end a good night out. read more

Nochebuena Xmas pop is divine ! My friends and I go every year and it never disappoints. The drinks are great; try the egg nog one, it's so good! The food is tasty. We always get chips to snack on, and this time we shared a bread pudding. Their service is always great, our servers name was Mica and she was an absolute delight. These Christmas vibes are festive and fun- it's super well decorated. Highly recommend ! read more

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Came here with a friend and got some drinks and food! Good: - The food was delicious - I liked the quesabirria tacos the most and it was the perfect portion size for me - The chips and guac were great to munch on while we had drinks - I liked the watermelon drink the most, then the mango frozen drink was pretty good too - The place is beautiful inside, very upscale modern - Super fast service! Bad: - The place is pretty expensive if you get 1 appetizer and a few drinks - We got kicked out after being here for two hours so it was definitely a busy place - The place is super busy and loud Overall this was a fancy bar and good place to catch up with a friend! read more

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Appetizers were delicious. Went on a weeknight. Wait wasn't too long and the service was good

I visited for a GNO last night. Reservations were available 2 weeks in advance so we were able to reserve outdoor seating with the fire pit. It's a large, beautiful rooftop lounge & restaurant on the top of the Luma Hotel. We shared the guacamole, fried chicken yucca fries & ceviche. All items were good but I probably liked the yucca fries & chicken the most. I ordered the fish tacos as an entree & it was a good sized order, almost unable to finish it because of eating the shared appetizers. We shared the vanilla custard for dessert, which was the perfect end to our meal. I had a mango frozen cocktail which was pretty good. The outside terrace is pretty with heaters above & fire pits on one of the outdoor seating areas. The other terrace has heaters & tables but no fire pits. read more

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Came on a Monday night with a party of 3. Got seated right away outside by the fireplace during sunset hours (so beautiful!). Our server, Bailey, gave us the best service, explained our drinks and foods. The drinks we got (pisco punch, guayaba, kiwi) were all amazing, and would get again next time we come back!!! read more

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Beautiful Views, and great drinks! You can see oracle park and the Bay Bridge. Love the Latin menu, Tacos, Arepas and more read more

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One of the best rooftop bars in SF!! Great service all-around and great vibes! The bar is aesthetically pleasing. The bar also gives you a great view of the skyline! The food and drinks do add up, especially with a large group, but it's worth it! P.S They do take Resy! read more

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Date of Visit: 9/26/2025 We visited Cavaña located at the 17th floor of the Luma Hotel in Mission Bay. This is about a block and across the canal from Oracle park and was great for watching baseball games. Cavaña is an ode to Central and South America. It mixed with flavors, culture and heritage foods and drinks from Latin America. The name Cavaña comes from two of Latin America's most iconic spirits: Agave + Caña = Cavaña. Mixing the complexity of mezcal and tequila to rum and cachaça, Cavaña brings the flavor of Latin America to the urban San Francisco. Guayaba $19 Husband ordered this cocktail mixed with Real Del Valle tequila reposado, guava, rose petals, vanilla, mommenpop aperitif, and lime. Served in crushed ice and the smell of rose petals was phenomenal. Sandia $19 I ordered the Sandia with the lost explorer tequila blanco, Mexican cucumber gin, aloe, watermelon, hibiscus gum, lime, and serrano. The spice was stronger than the other drink, with a hint of freshness from the fresh watermelon. Yuca Fries $12 We ordered the fries made from Cassava root, and on the side with rocoto aioli. Baja Fish Tacos $22 We got the fish tacos with Negra modelo battered cod, cabbage, cilantro, onions, and aji panaca. Three pieces per order which was a good portion for 2 adults. Oxacan $19 We also got the old fashioned style cocktail as the second round. Made with Arette tequila reposado, mal bien mezcal espadin, ancho demerara, mole bitters, and flamed orange. read more

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Disappointing because the service was awful. The food was just ok. The views are nice. read more

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I like the vibe at this restaurant specially for the music. I attempted to order drinks last night but was told they were out of stock of different things that I wanted at 7pm. I ended up getting the passion fruit margarita which was good but not worth $18. It's also incredibly loud inside and you can't hear the people at your own table without yelling. The service was also very slow at times, no one to check in to our table when I wanted to order food. read more

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TLDR: This is an amazing spot for any occasion with a beautiful rooftop view. While the food and drinks were delicious, it felt like people were really there more for the views and ambiance. There is an expensive valet or difficult to find street parking. If you're trying to impress and have some good vibes regardless of price, this is the spot to do it. Food/drinks: 4.5/5 Honestly everything we had was really solid. They are mostly snack bites rather than full meals, but I'd say if you have an average sized appetite you could get away with eating their dishes. Be aware that their menu changes quite frequently, so some of the items in the images you see here may not actually be there. There is also only one page of food, so it's mostly a bar/cocktail scene. The food and drinks came out pretty fast, which was nice. For the portion, the prices are pretty up there, but it's expected from a nice rooftop bar in SF. - papas sucias - salsa mocajete - carnitas tacos - steak and potatoes - complementary bday dessert So sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the drinks that were ordered! But, everyone loved the cocktails in the menu and you can order the typical drinks at the bar as well! Space/Staff: 4/5 The views were phenomenal and the main reason people were there. The space is well used and every seat was filled at almost every hour of the night. Highly recommend grabbing a reservation! We sat outside on a not so windy day, so it was really nice to sit by the fire outside. The staff was very attentive and friendly. After we were finishing up the last of our drinks, we did feel rushed to get out. And once we paid and were waiting for our friends to come back from the bathroom, we were asked to get up and wait inside so they could prepare the table for the next set of guests. Which is fair, but it was a little much when one of our friends was still kind of sipping on her drink. read more

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The food, drinks and vibes of this restaurant were all there! The inside space is beautiful and they had a live band playing Sunday afternoon with people dancing. We got 4 drinks and they were all very tasty! I loved the pina colada one the best! One note, parking is difficult. Would make a plan to lyft or uber next time! read more

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This is a gorgeous rooftop! I love a good view of the city and this place definitely delivered. My husband and I came here for a night cap on a Friday night. A giants game just finished so there was a line to get in but it went by quick. It's really pretty inside! Modern and fun. I noticed there were a lot of empty tables that had reserved place cards on them, so I suggest making a reservation if you wanna do anything besides get a drink. There's a bar inside and outside so getting a drink was easy. I just took in the scenery as best as I could. The music was good, leaning more towards Latin music. read more

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Cavaña was impressive! If you want to impress a date take him or her to salsa Sundays at Cavana it's awesome! They have a live salsa band that plays from 5pm to 8pm on Sundays and the rooftop views while you are cutting a rug and drinking a modelo are amazing. You can see the ball park and the bay bridge so clearly. I can only imagine how it would look like during a giants game. The service was great those trendy ladies that work there are the sweetest. We had the chicken Cesar salad and the chicken skewers. Those chicken skewers were so good I almost ate the Woden sticks. I was impressed by everything there. They even have a cool elevator that takes you right to the 17th floor roof. It really caters to everyone. If you want to party here loud music and dance head to the west side of the restaurant if you want a quiet chill spot overlooking the bridge and the ballpark you head can head to the east side of the restaurant and there are 2 bars to choose from. I will most definitely come back here. read more

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Had the Latin American flight and it was so good!! Each drink had a different flavor and they were nothing that I would've imagined or experienced anywhere else in San Francisco. Making a reservation was easy to do, and the environment serves as a great place for a celebratory drink or to meet up with good company. read more

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Super cute spot for pre or post event drinks and the bites we had were bomb too. Ceviche, yucca fries and tacos. Service was efficient and the cocktails delicious. My friend had a blood orange Paloma and I had some sort of Mango gin mule situation. Bummer it was raining because both outdoor terraces looked dope. Definitely on the list to hit up before and/or after Giants games. read more

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Cavaña is a really cute bar that can be whatever you want it to be. It can be a cozy lounge by the firepit and it can also be that clubby vibe if you catch the DJ on a weekend night spinning some absolute bangers. The food was actually delicious. I had the Ahi Tuna tostada that was VERY pricy but it had a ton of flavor and the amount of fish was very generous. The molcajete salsa and chips was bomb. It's not super shareable and the servings are pretty small. You're going to drop a lot of cash here if you come on an empty stomach. I really liked their Sandia drink. It was flavorful and made with fresh ingredients with decent quality alcohol. The amount of actually good tequilas and mezcals they had was impressive. I suggest doing your research than paying for their flights. Anyway, during the holiday they decorate really cute and have a fun photobooth outside by the elevator that's around $6 for a cute little spot to make memories. PS... Chips are NOT gluten-free because of cross contamination BUT the tacos are because they are grilled and not fried. PRO TIP!!! If you want a place to have a seat, MAKE A RESERVATION! I saw one too many grown adults get upset that they got kicked out of the seating area for trying to steal the place of a party that made plans ahead of time.. read more

Cavaña is such a vibe with delicious small bites & strong drinks. The decor is beautiful and ambiance is luxe but welcoming. I've come here for drinks w/ friends, for date night & for some drinks before a concert - all times were so fun. Try their Paloma and fish tacos! Service is always friendly & quick. Food and drink quality is consistent. Recommend a reservation especially on a weekend. Friday nights are my favorite with the DJ they have. Parking can be difficult and pricey - I always Uber in. Must visit! read more

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We went to their Nochebuena pop up and it was super cute! The Christmas decorations are definitely something you should check out. They have a Photo Booth when you step out of the elevator to your left. It does get pretty busy later in the night so I recommend going in there as early as possible. The drinks and food were pretty pricy in my opinion. $20 for cocktails and dishes also averaged to $20. We did enjoy the Queso Fundido as well as the Ceviche. I thought the quesabirria was a little salty but it does come with rice and beans!! Overall is a neat bar especially during Christmas! Since this is a busy time of the year, I would totally make a reservation because wait time can be 1.5 hrs for a table on Friday-Saturday night. Also request the fireplace!! I found it a lot better sitting outside read more

Lively rooftop bar with latin vibes and food. Great views. Walk-ins are usually available, but you might not get a table, so I highly recommend reservations to properly enjoy the experience, especially on a weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights, the music is louder and it can get quite packed. The cocktails are fantastic. All are $19. My favorites (in descending order) include: KIWI - mezcal espadin, singani, kiwi fresca, hoja santa, lime, milk clarified, served on a large clear rock in a thin glass. Crisp, spirit forward, but refreshing. The clarification allows the acidity to shine without any tart or sour notes, resulting in a very smooth, well balanced cocktail. My favorite by far. TAMARINDO - venezuelan rum, clarified tamarind, seville orange apéritif, amaro. Spirit-forward and bittersweet but balanced BANANO - venezuelan rum, banana milk, px sherry, coffee liqueur, cold brew float. Served with crushed ice in tall glass. Delicious and creamy, good as a closing drink. ELOTE - roasted corn infused reposado tequila, red vermouth, oaxacan pasilla chile liqueur. Drinks like a tequila manhattan with a kick. Strong and spirit forward. OAXACAN OLD FASHIONED - reposado tequila, mezcal espadín, ancho demerara, mole bitters, flamed orange. Pretty standard mezcal/tequila split old fashioned, but well executed and reliable. The food is also solid, although a bit pricey for what you get. The items we got last time include: SALSA MOCAJETE ($9) - charred tomato, chiles, barrio spiced chips. A nice snack when the guacamole is too extra. GUACAMOLE ($18) - brokaw avocados, pico de gallo, pepitas, queso cotija, herbs. Solid. CARNITAS TACOS ($19/3pc) - puebla-style carnitas, tomatillo salsa, chopped onion, cilantro, radish. Delicious and filling. read more

What a beautiful spot I made a reservation for our anniversary and the hostess,Kitty, did not disappoint us at all! We were early but got seated right away in a lovely table on their patio with heat lamp on top and fire pit on our table which felt really nice on a windy day :) They surprised us with sparkling wine for our anniversary too... Thank you I tried Guayaba and Tamarino which were nice. Not too strong but had good flavor. We ordered so many small plates which satisfied us. Yucca fries were very good, soft and chewy. Their ceviche was different than normal ceviche. The sauce though....... Taco, salad and chicharhonnes de pollo were great as well. I would say most people went there to enjoy the view more than food. For me, other rooftop places provide better view(because this place has so many tall buildings nearby) BUT Cavana has such a great ambiance inside which I really enjoyed it! Only downside is parking... so difficult to find on street parking and soooooo expensive to valet downstairs ~ as of May 2025, first hour $25 and $20 for the next hours read more

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Nice rooftop bar for some good drinks and a snack! Highly recommend going during happy hour. There's plenty of heaters but it'll still get cold when the sun comes down ofc. Definitely order the chicharron de pollo (5/5). Cooked to perfection, great flavors. I split this with my bf and it was a nice little appetizer for us. I got their frozen mango (4/5) which was great and my bf got the caipirinha (3/5) which was a bit too tart for my taste. Overall will definitely come back here! read more

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Amazing view at sunset and night. Great for dates. I recommend you reserve a table because it can be very crowded during baseball or basketball games. Food and drinks are Latin inspired and very good. The vibes is cabana style. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

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Beautiful view of the ocean, Cute date night or just hanging out with friends. Food waa delish. And service was great. It was a cold night but all the warmers fire pit kept us Warm. Love this place read more

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Go-to spot before a Giants game. Very accommodating. The Paloma Pitcher was to die for.

From the moment I got off the elevator I was greeted by the host, very friendly, there was a wait for my table but I didn't mind because there was space at the bar where I ended up staying because Ash (the bartender) was amazing. She made the best cocktails, she was very informative over the menu, gave some info on San Fran, I was visiting, the overall experience and ambience was 10/10. Would highly recommend and be returning read more

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