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    Evil Eye

    4.0 (234 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pool table
    Chris W.

    Amazing decor and atmosphere, got very crowded, long line for cocktails. Small space for playing pool, kept bumping into people. Good to lounge in groups in the back if you can get a spot!

    Cristina P.

    most delicious juiciest burger ever. fun place to go with chill aesthetic with friends, coworkers or even a date night. they have comfy couches/cool chairs, a photo booth, pool. literally such good vibes in there with unique cocktails, an easy to order process, and food worth remembering!

    Becky V.

    Lots of seating like sofas stools chairs in groups so they can accommodate many large groups at once. Really festively decorated for Christmas time, it makes me happy being surrounded by twinkle lights, gather with good company, and sip on some drink cocktails together. Just being together. Server came to the table to take orders and will come back to take more orders if needed

    Dara S.

    Went here with a group of friends and really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and drinks. They had an array of NA and regular cocktails to choose from. The bartenders were friendly as well.

    Toddy Time & ¡Coraje!
    Cecilia Y.

    Evil Eye is such a cool bar to be at! We ate dinner nearby and walked over to the bar to get a drink before heading to an event later that evening. Although it looks small on the outside, there's plenty of space on the inside. Perfect for large groups! There's booths, bar seating, and couch seating which made it a very comfortable chill experience. You can tell there was a lot of effort put into the decor. It really added to the ambiance. There was a QR code on the table with the menu. The food and cocktails were extensive. They all sounded appetizing. I immediately was drawn to the ¡Coraje! cocktail which has mezcal, cold brew coffee, vanilla liqueur, nori, coconut cream, and sesame. I needed something with caffeine so I can stay awake since I tend to knock out when drinking. This was a really delicious cocktail coming from someone that doesn't drink often. You can barely taste the alcohol which I appreciated. My friends ordered the Toddy Time since they wanted a hot beverage. It was also really good. It tasted like lemon tea with ginger. You could barely taste any alcohol as well. This is such a hidden gem, would definitely recommend!

    Cocktail
    Tara M.

    Fun cocktail bar with interesting drinks! The atmosphere is fun and they have pool and pinball which I always love! The bartenders are nice and make good drinks. Overall a nice spot!

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    Ed U.

    Other than bandwidth, I'm not sure what's taken me so long to review this roomy, hipster-geared bar. For some obtuse reason, the supernatural name reminds me of that whacked Whitney Houston interview with Oprah when she said Bobby painted evil eyes all over the white walls of their mansion. Gratefully there's no such vibe here as the interior feels more like a vintage parlor with plush couches, leather booths, and polished wood framing. I've yet to have any of their bar bites though I've heard good things. I usually just sit at the long, austere bar and nurse a cocktail. This is not a Happy Hour operation nor is it within proximity of a dive. My ample-size Makers Mark & Ginger Beer was $11.95 (photo: https://yelp.to/2NcjsCOG-D. On my most recent visits, I took advantage of their specialty cocktail menu. The $16 Silk Road provided a refreshing tanginess befitting of its evocative name (photo: https://yelp.to/IGLbVnG8oU). It mixed vodka, pisco, apricot, pandan, makrut lime leaf, ginger, pineapple, and lime. Another I've tried was the $16 Devil's in the Details, a whipsnap concoction of bourbon, ginger, coffee liqueur, sweet passionfruit syrup, and lemon (photo: https://yelp.to/UJR4inCOHW). I also want to mention the crew here has always been social without forcing it no matter who the bartender is here. The owners hire well here. I'm sure I'll continue my regular patronage unless they start randomly painting evil eyes on the wall. DRINKS - 4 stars...not cheap but the cocktails were creative AMBIANCE - 5 stars...definitely comfy in a vintage way SERVICE - 4.5 stars...solid bartenders here TOTAL - 4 stars...close to 5 if I came more often RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NHtst6

    Inside
    Annabelle R.

    It was crowded at the bar on a Saturday night around 10:30pm, but there was some patio seating out front as well as several lounge and booth seating options in the back in which we were able to find a place to sit. The interior and furnishings had a quirky vintage vibe, with a bit of halloween decor during our visit in late October. There were also a couple of pinball machines near the entrance and a pool table toward the rear section of the venue. The wait for service at the bar wasn't bad, as they had 3 bartenders serving customers. We got the silk road and a whiskey sour, and the drinks were alright, nothing too special. However they do include egg whites in the whiskey sour, worth noting if you have a preference for the way this cocktail is made.

    Fried Chicken
    Andres N.

    Been here a couple of times and really enjoyed each time. The cocktails are creative and have unique flavors to stand out from other places. The fried chicken dish is insanely delicious and craveable. First time having deviled eggs was here and these beet pickled ones with the crispy pork skin chicharron on top were a great first impression. Again, really creative with the dishes too. I like the loungey and laid back interior with low lightinf, funky decor and furniture, pool table and photo booth. We sat in the same booth both times and they come to take your order and bring the items to you. Overall a solid spot to hang for drinks and snacks. Looking forward to going back soon!

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    I love the vibes, the server and bartender were so amazing and the food was incredible as well!

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    Great service, excellent cocktails, tacos go incredibly hard, has outdoor seating; that's everything I want from a bar

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    I would say no. Nice space in the back with a couple booths, couches. Well made drinks.

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    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

    Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

    4.5
    (99 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Amazing cocktails! Each one is so unique with different flavor profiles. Given the complexity, the…read moredrinks do take awhile so just hang out and enjoy! * Lychee Corn 75 = sweet lychee, but not overly; can't really taste any alcohol * Korean Cold Noodles = so complex! It's hard to describe but it's definitely worth a try. It also comes with some Dijon mustard to try with it. * Dumpling Martini = VERY strong and unique. It comes with a real dumpling! * Mango Sago = I really liked this one - tastes exactly like mango with coconut and has a few mochi for fun. * Ube Cheesecake = yummy dessert cocktail that is fairly thick so commit (it's worth it) The food is really unique as well - I highly suggest the deviled egg sampler. The atmosphere is very lounge like with chill vibes. Service is great.

    Really unique, immersive speakeasy. Came for a birthday and opted for their escape room, which is…read morealso a really cool feature for a speakeasy bar. The escape room is Alice In Wonderland themed and includes three drinks as part of the experience. Arrived on time for our reservation but were held in a waiting room for about 30 min before we could start. Didn't seem like anyone else was doing the escape room but it was also the week of their biz anniversary so maybe they were just super busy. Phoenix led our escape room and was such a delight. Friendly, great banter, helpful throughout the escape. The escape game is split across multiple rooms with a good diversity of puzzles. Don't want to spoil too much here but they were good challenges. Drinks we incorporated throughout and presented like test tubes that were drinkable in a gulp, kind of like a cocktail shot. Personally, I found the first two drinks to be a bit too sweet, but I liked the third, which was coconut forward. The price is definitely a bit more costly. It was $100/person for a party of five. I understand that it was an escape room + the staff + the cocktails. If you max out the party size, it's about $85-ish per person which I think is pretty solid. Still very unique and fun and glad I got to try it

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    Cool Middle Earth themed room with lots of seating! Plenty of board games available to play as well
    Cool Middle Earth themed room with lots of seating! Plenty of board games available to play as well
    Our Pineapple Cake cocktail is an ode to Taiwan.
    Our Pineapple Cake cocktail is an ode to Taiwan.
    Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) + Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19)

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    Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) + Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19)
    The Beehive

    The Beehive

    4.3
    (456 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Love what + how they do it. It's a neighborhood bar that…read morejust feels right. Food wise I'm drawn to a few favorites like the stellar pork belly banh mi slider, fries and the chicken bites. It's a thoughtful menu w something for everyone. Had a Paper Plane which the bar man furiously shook to an icy froth on the top. Soooo good. Went on St Pat Saturday and was looking for a non frat crew vibe and was really pleased I remembered BH was close by.

    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    4.7
    (202 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Omg, first of all, I love bars that are innovative, ESPECIALLY if it's Asian themed drinks! The…read moreBlind Pig is If not more! Our bartender, Andrew, The Wild Pig's Flights is very cheerful and is one of the best bartender I've ever met! ADHD on steroids, in a good way! Love the decor with all the monkey king and piggies! My first drink was The Sticky Rice (secret menu #3) and it has Whiskey in it and I'm not a whiskey gal but it was delicious! The pandan flavors were a surprising finish! I almost just finish the finish the Hi-Chew for pig (secret menu #6) was very very refreshing! Slightly creamy in a good way (giggity) For someone who hates Gin, it was flavorful and easy to drink! Piggy - light, easy to drink. You get the dill taste first then the cucumber and a small hint of bitter melon at the end. It really stimulates my adhd brain Pineapple bun - a little sweet and citrusy. The coconut whipped cream on top was a perfect topper! I never thought I would taste these type of flavors in a cocktail! Definitely a must when coming to SF every time now!

    one of the finest cocktail bars in the city…read more intimate, friendly, well crafted, passionate, and impressive. have been coming here for a little while now, and their drinks never fail to amaze. leo, pedro, and andrew in particular really make the establishment shine, and truly do make this place special. they are always kind and attentive no matter how busy it may be. don't forget to roll the dice.

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    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    4.5
    (775 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Pacific Cocktail Haven (PCH) is an absolute must for anyone who appreciates creative, exceptionally…read morecrafted cocktails! We stopped in for drinks and Tina started us off with outstanding customer service. She was incredibly welcoming and made the experience great from the very beginning. We made our way through an impressive lineup of cocktails, including Get Him to the Fenugreek, Extra Fancy, Apple Bottom Beets (one of my favorites!), Barley and Me, Tropical Gangsta, Que Pop Limon Hunters, Mo Mole, Mo Problems, and more. Every drink was unique, beautifully crafted, and absolutely outstanding. Apple Bottom Beets was definitely a standout for me, but there honestly wasn't a bad cocktail in the bunch. We ended the night with Laura closing us out, and her service was just as exceptional. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, everything was 10/10. If you're looking for superb cocktails, creative flavors, and fantastic service, PCH is definitely a place you need to check out!

    Great stuff. Not hard to see why PCH is considered one (if not THE) best cocktail places in the…read morecity. Drinks are fantastic, boozy yes. but so well balanced and such a depth of flavors. I include the boozy note because these tasty so good they're going to go down very easy and well; pace yourself. Bar staff is both motivated and talented enough to take pride in the drinks they're mixing and it shows from the first sip. My personal advice is go with a date or significant other and order a couple of different cocktails each; be sure to share so you can try all four drinks instead of just your two. Trust me well worth it and you'll be hard pressed to pick your favorite.

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    Silk Street: Song Gin, amaro, jackfruit-coconut cream, sudachi, longan, pandan - Perfectly balanced, not too sweet
    Silk Street: Song Gin, amaro, jackfruit-coconut cream, sudachi, longan, pandan - Perfectly balanced, not too sweet
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    Shoji

    Shoji

    4.2
    (570 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Be sure to make a reservation! On a random Wednesday evening this place was VERY busy. Luckily I…read morewas able to make a reservation on Open Table for later in the day. We started dinner with oysters. They were fresh, clean and the beet chili jam sauce was very vibrant. It was a great combination of flavors. It's topped with fried shallots which adds a nice crunch to end off the bite. For dinner I had the uni amaebi donburi. It comes with ikura, sweet raw shrimp and uni. There was also a layer of what seemed to be finely processed mushrooms under the ikura which added a nice texture. The egg yolk added a richness and creaminess throughout the dish. It is a very rich dish so I didn't mind that it was what others described as a smaller portion. I'd definitely stop in again for dinner with friends.

    I really wanted to like Bar Shoji, but it just really missed the mark for me. Yelp needs to update…read morepricing to at least $$$. The chirashi don was $53 and did taste great, albeit sushi rice with amaebi, ikura, and uni is hard to make badly. But, the bowl was literally 6 inches across and came with maybe 6 sheets of commercial seasoned nori. Not worth the splurge! The fries and burger shared the melted cheese sauce, which was basically a fancy velveeta. The burger did have a nice blush in spite of being served in a pool of bubbling cheese saucy. It was all just fine but egregious at $15 and $28 dollars. It does look nice for the gram, but is a bit overwhelming in terms of cheese. The best bite for me was the tebasaki, which were crispy and had a sweet yuzu kosho glaze. I could eat many of these, but the $19 plate had 4 wings (flats with tip attached). This was an overpriced, average meal at best. I am personally don't drinking alcohol, so I did enjoy the jasmine fermented tea I had. We left hungry and out $262 for 4 drinks and small bites shared among a group of 4. I would skip food and just get drinks if I came again.

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    Instagram: TianTianEats
    Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)
    Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)
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