The Connecticut Yankee is a corner bar with a dusty feel that's a little more put together than a true dive. It has a big outdoor patio, which is nice, but inside it leans more toward a casual restaurant than a bar. If you don't sit at the bar, a server comes to your table to take your order- even late at night (we were there around 11:30pm). Personally, that takes away from the dive-bar feel and makes it feel more like table service at a restaurant than a place to just grab drinks. But the service was great. Drinks are the strong point here. There's a good beer and cocktail selection, cheap Hamm's, and the industry special is a solid deal at $10 for a Fernet and a beer. The Guinness was an okay pour, but in the wrong glass with very little head, so it lacked the creamy finish you want. Food is average. The wings had decent sauce but weren't crispy or tender. The salt and vinegar fries are an interesting idea that doesn't really work. Regular fries are the better move. read more

Loved my visit here! Went for a Tuesday happy hour, and had some vinegar fried and a cocktail. The fries were so good!! We sat outside and the ambiance was great, as they have super cute lights and plants. The service was also very quick. I saw a flyer for trivia nights and bingo on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Overall I really recommend. read more

Connecticut Yankee - Salt and Vinegar Fries - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great little bar with an outdoor patio. Service was a little slow but they had a big event going on. I was not impressed with the food. Everything has onions and hard to find anything it could be removed from. Could not get a plain lobster roll. I would only go back for drinks. Convenient to the bus 55 which stops in front. read more

Lived in SF/Potrero Hill for 6+ years, love the "Yankee" walking distance from our flat, awesome casual vibe to watch sporting events and grabbing a beer. Pub and tavern fare from burgers, nachos, potato skins, salads, have a great vegan stew with butternut squash, chard, white beans. Friendly neighborhood vibes, sports bar atmosphere and great hospitality and food! read more

Connecticut Yankee - Menu - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

we stopped at Connecticut Yankee for a drink & a bite to eat before going to a show at Bottom of the Hill. we got the fried chicken sandwich (perfectly crispy), the green chile mac and cheese, and the BLT salad. with it being a dive bar, their food definitely surpassed my expectations! look at the avocado on the salad--they didn't skimp!! the crowd consisted of locals, people stopping by on their way to a show, friends of staff, and post-giants game goers. i'm pretty sure that wherever you are in the bar, you'll have a clear view of a TV that plays soccer, baseball, or the occasional movie when no sports are on. the bartender was super friendly and nice, he made us feel very welcome! they have a handful of games (cribbage, cards, monopoly go, connect 4, etc) and also have a pool table in the back! there is decor GALORE with license plates, string lights, halloween skeletons, stickers, old photos of Fenway Park and much more Boston memorabilia. vibes are definitely a classic dive bar so if you're in the area and that's what you're looking for--go! read more

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Love coming here for trivia with my friends on Wednesday nights. The food here can be decent as well, though watch out if they ask you if you want a side of fries with your burger or sandwich -- they do not come with a side, so you will be charged for it separately. I got the Chicken Nachos, which were about as good as I expected from a bar. The cheese is some kind of beer cheese because its flavor is weird, and the chicken seems pre-grilled. It filled me up and in the context I was in, they hit the spot. The atmosphere here is very fun though, so would recommend it for a local place to have a good time doing trivia! read more

Connecticut Yankee - Chicken Nachos - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here the other day to grab a bite and drink before the Warriors Game. Parking was pretty easy nearby and we happened to come on Tuesday, which is Bingo Tuesday! I ordered the burger which was fine and my friend got the BLT salad which was also fine. The best deal is the variety of beer+shot options. Service was pretty good and the ambiance was your standard sports bar, although this was a Boston sports bar so be aware. I'll definitely be coming back before Warriors games (especially on Tuesday). read more

Love watching a game here. They have a big bar area, a back room, and an outside section for different vibes. The staff are top notch and really go above and beyond. Food is solid and prices are ok for SF. read more

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We were heading to The Chase Center for a concert and decided to give this place a try. It was Easter Sunday so we weren't sure how busy this place would be. Well, it was BUSY!! We lucked out that a table opened up as this seemed to be a seat yourself type of place. Felt bad for the staff as there only seemed to be 1 actual server but luckily a few food and drink runners. Food and beers were good. For how busy it was everything arrived in a timely manner. They are smart, they take your card and essentially start a tab. Understandable as it is probably busy all the time. My only negative comment is it is EXTREMELY loud. Hard to have a good conversation as it was hard for my husband and I to hear each other. Other than that it was a cute but small place with good food and drinks!! read more

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Cy Burger is a must try Hibiscus Margarita ESPRESSO MARTINI ON TAP!! Great Staff Short walk to Chase Center & Oracle Park. read more

We went to a recent concert venue down the street and arrived a tad bit early before opening time. We had not had dinner so it was referred to us that they had food and beverages at short jaunt from the venue. We slid into a 4 table top and ordered a few Adult beverages. We also ordered Chicken Nachos and a few appetizers. They had a few beer selections as well as a full bar. The Server and Bartender were really friendly and it was a nice cozy neighborhood watering hole in SF. The food was good and I look forward to trying out more of their menu items in the near future. Great Beer selection if your into the local Craft beers scene. read more

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We came back! We got engaged on April 7th!! After almost 10 years of a still very happy relationship.. We wanted to come back to one of our old favorites.. They did not disappoint. New owners and the menu has changed, but,,, the gravy is still some of the best ive had.. You have to come and try it.. We shared a Chicken Snitzel plate, with mashed potatoes and fresh veggies, and a Chicken sando, with really good fries. Everything was very tasty.. Victoria greeted us and waited on us too! She was very nice and efficient.. We had a really great return visit..I look forward to coming back again down the line..I'd eat here again just to have their Chicken Snitzel and gravy..delish..Also my margarita was really good.. I recommend it here as the food, service and the relaxed vibe was a good time.. seating was comfy enough and lots of parking.. Come give it a try! read more

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CHECK YOUR CREDIT CARD statement after dining/drinking here. They illegally added additional tip amount. I was there on Weds 12/4 ordered a few drinks. My first order was two shots. The second time I went to the bar, I ordered a Guinness. I waited over 10 mins at the bar counter and still didn't get my drink. Then I tried to get bartender's attention but she continued to ignore me so I asked the other bartender. The second bartender told me in a rude manner that the drink was not ordered on my tab. I told her I ordered it from the other bartender over 10 mins ago, to which she repeated that it's not on my tab. Then she asked if I wanted her to place the order. That's an obvious answer but I kindly said yes. It took another 5 mins to get my drink. Even with the terrible service I still left a tip. My bill was $35.03 and I tipped $3 considering the poor service. So total of $38.03 The next day, I checked my credit card online and saw that a total of $41.03 was charged to my card. This is not a big difference but the principle that an additional $3 was added illegally. I want to address my concerns as if this happened to me, how many other customers have been cheated as well? I sent them a message via Yelp but no reply. I wouldn't come here again. read more

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I like this place and used to spend significant time and money there but recently have had some second thoughts - 1. Bar staff is not always as attentive as before, they also start the tipping at 20% (even when they aren't bringing it to your table etc) - so often you could be tipping up to $3-4 per drink - what? 2. They still have not fixed or put any warning on the step to the courtyard. I almost broke a leg there recently. This is such an easy fix. I cannot believe they aren't worried about liability 3. The removal of the sidewalk patio was a serious bummer. That was such a fun and safe way to watch the games when the patio was filled. read more

I've been coming to this bar for 15 years. It used to feel like home--reliable, warm, familiar. But something has changed, and not for the better. After waiting 20 minutes to be acknowledged, we ordered the burger and chicken sandwich. Both were deeply underwhelming. The sandwich was mostly pickles with barely a trace of chicken. The burger was small, gray, with a stale bun that tasted like it had been waiting weeks for a purpose. We didn't order fries or salad--just the entrées--and they arrived looking sad and lonely. We added fries... and got the tiniest, smallest portion imaginable. To make matters worse, the TV was flickering while trying to catch the Warriors game. A sports bar without working TVs? That's rough. And for all of this? Premium prices. I'm honestly not sure what we were paying for. The only bright spot: our server with the leather hip pouch. She was attentive, kind, and clearly trying her best despite everything. I'm heartbroken to say it, but: I won't be returning. read more

I was DRAGGED here for the Patriots game by my NE friends. I am not a bar person, or a sports bar person, or a packed sports bar for a playoff game person, so I was a little unenthusiastic about going. But THIS PLACE was amazing! It was packed, but luckily our other friends were there early and we had a table. There were people so packed that you had to shimmy between people to get in or out or to the bathroom. What really impressed me is how the staff kept up with all the craziness. No orders missed, frequently being checked on, dishes cleared in a timely manner, the tab was correct at the end. The food was really good, too. The menu included several healthy options, but of course my favorite was something unhealthy - the salt and vinegar fries. But 100%, this place rocks sure to the amazing staff. I am in awe! Great job! read more

This is the BEST SPORTS BAR EVER even though I am a kid and I can't drink beer I drink Root Beer and they always refill it. read more

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They're under new ownership since the time they committed fraud by not paying into the Healthy SF program for employees' health benefits, so you can come here in good conscience now. I returned for the first time in at least fourteen years. I think I may have spent most of my previous time in the patio, because the layout of the inside of the bar seemed totally different to me even though it's clearly had the same layout for decades. I stopped by with my brother for a dinner break between playing old Atari video games. They don't have any kind of a veggie burger, although they do have a veggie meatloaf sandwich and some other sandwiches I can eat. I wasn't in the mood for non-Aanda Fuara neatloaf, so I settled on the mac & cheese and sharing my brother's fries. I was really impressed by both. For what looks a drink-first, eat-second bar, Connecticut Yankee serves up some really good bar food. Our server was very friendly and outgoing, and the drinks and food didn't take very long to come out. It was a pretty quiet night, although there were a bunch of people at the bar watching a Bruin game. I guess it's an all-New England-sports-plus San Francisco Giants bar. It definitely felt much more welcoming than the previous times I had come, when the bar was filled with drunk fans, but then Boston sports fans are particularly obnoxious, and I hate the Giants. I used to wait for the bus across the street from Connecticut Yankee all the time. It was nice to come inside again and see that it still feels inviting in an old-friend kind of way. read more

I love this bar, I love the staff, love the vibes, food is amazing, but I'm only writing this review as a petty ask, please please bring back the foul play. One of my favorite chicken schnitty'z in the city. Carry on read more

Pretty good bar food! The CY burger was delicious, juicy and seasoned well. Do yourself a favor and get the salt and vinegar fries! Divey bar, great people and dog friendly!! read more

Connecticut Yankee - CY Burger - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The hamburger was so raw it wasn't even warm at all it was actually like bloody things could have been enjoyable but I simply put up this review that perhaps the chef will take more care granted it was right after 10:00 but it wasn't near 11:00 and it was so raw it was crazy not enjoyable read more

I went today and two employees that were there were extremely demeaning and rude. I just went in wondering if they were playing a game that was on and every tv was on commercial at that point so I couldn't tell. It was a simple question but the server told me she wouldn't know so then I asked her kindly if it would be possible to turn one tv onto the game I was hoping to watch and she said she didn't know anything about it. Then the other employee at the bar asked if he could help but after hearing my question he was extremely rude, laughed at me and said to me "oh honey you're so adorable just take a look at the tvs and you'll be able to see". Unless there is a way to figure out what game is playing based off the commercials then I don't think I'm unreasonable in asking. I responded that I just didn't know if any tvs were playing it and if he could just tell me but he refused to tell me. However, it's absolutely appalling in this day and age as a woman to have to tolerate a middle aged man saying that to me especially when he is an employee of the establishment. It's one thing to not be willing to answer my question but to be rude and demeaning was completely uncalled for. I've been a couple of times when it's been fine and I used to enjoy watching games there even though the food is very mid. Gave two stars because i like the neighborhood, there is a good amount of seating, and there have been kinder servers on other days that work there but the service that is there today was absolutely inappropriate and I hope no one else will ever have to tolerate that from a business. read more

Excellent service. The chicken sandwich and chicken potato skins were great. The salt & vin fries touched all the bases. Beautiful.

Went to Connecticut yankee today to get a drink with a friends. I had a vape and didn't realize it was not allowed. The bartender came to our table (blue hair, short and female) in a very aggressive manner and said "if you vape again I will kick you out. I had no problem with what she said , but her manner was so rude and unprofessional..... definitely lacking people skills. It's not what you say, but how you say it. Drinks were great thought.... Her not so much read more

Kitchen is closed at 11pm. Bartender was nice, great service. Will come back earlier to try the food and get the full experience. read more

One of the rare spots open late on weekdays in the Dogpatch/Potrero area. Delicious food and great beer selection. Plus who doesn't love a pro-Valks bar? Will def be back soon. read more

I deliver San Francisco for 20 years never knew the place existed stumbled upon it. Going to a small concert venue two blocks away Good Food Great Service Assortment of Beers. read more

A very delicious and satisfying potato skin. The effort and dedication to the customer is what makes this family business an extended and welcome addition to San Francisco's hidden treasures. I did not catch the name of the welcoming gentleman,nor the very professional young lady whom flawlessly expedited my order paying excellent attention to just about every detail a customer deserves. Kudos and shout out to the chefs. read more

Connecticut Yankee - Blackened Chicken Potato Skins Fried Chicken Sandwich CY Burger - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

My first time here and not my last. Everything was good, the chicken is the only thing I expected to be a bit thinner and more flavorful. But I would come back for the BEST salt and vinegar fries!! Damn those were good washed down with my honey lager read more

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We were glad to run into this sports bar coming from Chase Center after an event (to avoid the high uber cost). It was about 10-15 minutes away, walking... one of the few places in the area available and open late (or at least till midnight on a Saturday). The area seemed safe, and even though we just had a couple beers, everything was great about this place.  Great character inside, quirky decor on the walls, mostly dedicated to baseball, a cool fridge kinda hidden. The place wasn't crowded, so it was easy to find seating at the bar. The place is a bit on the smaller side but enough seating throughout, plus several TV's on the walls. So many beers on the menu to choose from. I tried the Waldo's Special Ale 420 special, and it was STRONG.. yup, triple IPA. Service friendly, and pretty standard. Cool casual spot overall, no complaints. read more

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Not the same place it used to be... slimmed down menu and you have to ask what happened to the former "Larry Birdger," there IS NO Burger! No meat!! Plus it was expensive! The staff is accommodating but barely. Longstanding local pub, sold, gone wrong. Perhaps the Ambiance makes it work, but, if not a Patriots fan, head up to 18th street, go to Blooms for drinks and eat at the awesome restaurants... There's a bunch of really great restaurants, they aren't pretentious and don't take reservations so you can look around and decide where to get some fantastic food. Too bad for the CY, I've spent many hours there but won't be back. read more

Good food, great bartenders - all staff period. Regulars are friendly. Can't say enough good things. Yeee! read more

Connecticut Yankee - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally, a good Burger in this town...its gotta have been at least a year before ive had one...great taste, cooked MR, simple goodness...w a bump and a beer and some of the guys moving a friend to the hood...perfect start to a Friday Potrero pub crawl... tanks, CY! read more

Connecticut Yankee - CY Burger Done! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorites! The staff is great, outdoor seating in the back is perfect since they have several tv's. Always a good time, good drinks, good friends. Haven't had the food here yet, wait do they have food? read more

Connecticut Yankee - Cutest thing ever! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm just talking about the food. This is one of the worst food place. Order the hot chicken wings. I can tell these chickens been re-cooked. It was dry and they just throw some sauce on it. It was that bad and I ordered the nachos. Don't waste your time on it. What they really need is their new cook read more

11/3/2023: Stood around for 20 minutes waiting for a drink for me and friends.. female bartender purposefully ignored me while taking orders from people who obviously got there after me. When I finally got to order after 20 mins of waiting, she told me "they don't have that drink right now" and moved onto the next person. The next person happened to be my girlfriend, and the while she was ordering a drink she said "oh you're with him?" And immediately left to someone else. I know people read these and think, oh the patron / reviewer must've been rude in some way. This is not the case at all. I walked straight up to the bar and was met with complete disrespect from doing nothing. Bartender clearly in a bad mood and let it affect their service to multiple people not just me. read more

When my former band mate was stopping by the Bay Area, trying to do a mini reunion for my former guitarist, drummer and I, we wanted to go somewhere that is distinct and where musicians feel at home. CY was it! Connecticut Yankee is definitely a great bar with amazing food. I had the CY Burger (medium rare) with a side of fries. The chips on top of the patty and cheese just gave a satisfying crunch at each bite, and their secret sauce was way different and tasteful than you would expect. All of us enjoyed the fries, just the right amount of salt and pepper, crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside. Both bartenders working there were just "that bartender" that you can strike up a conversation and feel like you've been friends a long time even at your first visit. I can say this is one of the top bars I love. read more

Connecticut Yankee - Fries. Just the right amount of crunchiness, and perfect amount of salt and pepper! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered the chile Mac and Cheese with chicken which was very good! The buffalo wings were not as great with the blue cheese sauce having the consistency of water. Otherwise, the environment and service were wonderful. We sat outside on the patio and the bartender was very accommodating to put on MNF games on. Great and fun place to watch with friends in a chiller environment! Would overall come here again! read more

They recently changed their Chicken Sandwich no more siracha sauce hopefully they bring back the original.

took a dip in the pool! games out the wazoo! sports on every tv - I saw a man bet and LOSE and still he was in good spirits. a woman named christine had a large backpack and gave me a quarter. unfortunately, pool table was bills only. exchanged the quarter (all four of them) with begrudging but friendly (had kind eyes) bar tender. no tots! but perfect! read more