Beware: always get a receipt from this place or they may "accidentally" leave your card open till the end of the night and charge you $$$ gratuity. I left a generous cash tip and closed my tab after ordering drinks. Multiple friends witnessed yet the next day woke up to a $10 extra charge. Went in to get that corrected and the manager was extraordinarily rude about it. Also forces his employees to work while very sick. Wouldn't get food here either. Beautiful scenery and decor on the inside. It's a shame it's being run by a very rude and scammy manager. read more

Stumbled upon Evil Eye today as my partner and I wandered around the Mission. The name and quick peak inside both intrigued us, and a quick search on yelp suggested we'd enjoy the drinks. So in we went! The interior is dark, but there's a very welcoming vibe inside. The bar and back of the bar is all wood, feeling like it's been there for a long time. In the front and back of the bar, there are also several comfy chairs and sofas, along with a pool table and a photo booth (yes!) The drink menu is very extensive, with a couple pages worth of house-concoctions, and a page of classics. The classics have many tiki-favorites (mai thai and zombie), but the house-made drinks also had some standouts like the drunken sailor (which my partner really enjoyed). I wasn't feeling like a cocktail, so I opted for a beer. Because this is a cocktail bar, the beer menu is very small, just a few beers on tap and in cans/bottles. However, enough styles are represented that you could probably satisfy most casual tastes. Evil eye also has a small food menu, which we didn't order from, both because we were grabbing dinner later but also because there wasn't an explicit focus on vegan options. They did have a section labeled "produce", which was true to the name in these plates being veggie-centric, but it was unclear which might be vegan (or could be made vegan), if any. This isn't an unusual situation for an SF bar, so no points off here, though I always hope I'll be surprised. Nonetheless, really enjoyed the atmosphere and would definitely come back on a quiet afternoon/evening. Being the Mission, I'm sure it gets big crowds on Friday and Saturday nights, but it was nice and chill on a Sunday evening before dinner. read more

Love this bar and love the vibe. The interior is just chefs kiss. Great for any type of event and I love that there's a pool table. The extensive menu of cocktails is so impressive and the bartenders are amazing. Zach and Noah were so attentive and helpful when it came to me being super indecisive with what to order. As someone who typically goes for what she knows she likes, I was surprised to love every recommendation they gave me. It's service like this that keeps me coming back to a place. I came on a Monday and they had a great jazz playlist. Vibes on vibes! Thanks guys :) read more

The bar has a nice ambiance, and lots of cocktails to try. I got the boozy milkshake which was fantastic (I downed it so fast I couldn't get a pic for the review). I know this is maybe a weird thing to be fixated on, but oh man, the bathrooms here are amazing. Seriously some of the best bathrooms I've ever been in. They were massive, so clean, and smelled great. I felt like I was in the Ritz briefly. read more

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Quality cocktail bar in the mission district - there are so many cool and unique cocktail options to pick from. The inside has a cool ambiance and people were very well spaced out for safety. We were seated outside on a bar table / stools on the sidewalk. We only stopped in for drinks but they also have lots of food that people seemed to be enjoying. I got the Silk Road which is a shaken cocktail with vodka, citrus, pineapple, lemongrass, ginger, and pandan. It was pretty good and strong. read more

THE WORST SERVICE IMAGINABLE!!! Mind-bogglingly condescending staff while simultaneously adversarial and disrespectful; all delivered with equally condescending smiles. I won't bore you with the shocking details of how our evening and reunion of 10 old friends was destroyed by the staff, the bartenders and specifically our horridly insulting server Kat, but just imagine the most appalling Saturday Night Live skit of the WORST service possible and you'll only scratch the surface of what our sober and polite group of adults experienced. I WOULD SUGGEST GOING ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THIS PLACE TO SPEND YOUR TIME AND MONEY. Every staff member, from the front door to the bar, from the servers to managers, should be fired and the owners should start over. And, if this behavior starts with the owners, they should consider selling the bar to a team that understands what these owners clearly don't. read more

I haven't been to a San Francisco lounge for quite a few years by now as I've favored living life in the East Bay, but I came back for a birthday get-together tonight and really enjoyed the plush and classy ambiance of this place. I didn't try any of the food but the server was really nice and attentive, and even remembered my name when I got up to close my tab. I had one cocktail called Petit Machine Verte - rum, batavia arrack, cognac, pandan, aloe liqueur, pineapple, lime & egg white. The only thing I really heard about this place prior to coming was that it had good cocktails. No complaints here - what I picked turned out to be totally my jam. read more

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If you are looking for a place to chill with some friends, have drinks and snacks, this Is a great choice. Comfy seating in groups allows easy conversations with friends. Service is friendly. Good drinks and food. Nothing fancy but that's what I like about it :) read more

Parking always tough. But their cocktails are on point. They got small bar size pool table. Bartender can be slow, be patient the drinks are good man! Good spot for date night, cute place. read more

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Make reservations in advance. It was my first time coming here on sat with a few friends and we found it hard to find a place to sit and chat. The décor is pretty awesome. Retrofit furniture and frames. Ordered the grandads which was really good! Nice neat one ice cube with aromas and mixed flavors. Coffee taste mixed well. We were able to use a reserved area until the party came which was enough time. Bartender made her rounds to make sure we were good. I'll be coming back here for sure. read more

Really dig this place. Super chill vibes as soon as you enter, plenty of [comfy] seating (bar, a few tables, and some booths in the back), a kitchen if you're hungry, and good dranks. There's a good selection of specialty cocktails or they'll gladly make you one of the classics, but most of us opted for the simpler beer + shot of fernet. When in SF, amirite!? Place is just cool and cozy at the same time, which is not an easy combo to pull off. Our group enjoyed our round and some good conversation. Can't really ask for more. read more

A cocktail lounge in the Mission that's sophisticated yet unpretentious; hip but not too hipster; busy yet cozy. Now put those ingredients all together and you have yourself Evil Eye! Our group came in for a few nightcap beverages after dinner. There are lots of classic cocktails to choose from, as well as some tasty twists on some oldies but goodies. And if cocktails aren't your thing, you can order a shot or beer and nobody will judge you. Our group went with a Fernet and beer chaser, and it definitely hit the spot. Lots of comfy seating throughout the space. We sat in the front lounge area (right next to the bar). Fortunately, it wasn't too loud so we could still carry on a conversation without shouting. Our bartender was super welcoming and knowledgeable. He chatted with us like we were old neighbors. BTW, Evil Eye also serves up plenty of pub grub. While we didn't partake this particular outing, their fried chicken sandwich looked pretty damn appetizing. Might have to order it the next time I come back. And oh yeah... I'm definitely coming back the next time I'm in the Mission! read more

Wow! We had a small company gathering here at the recommendation of a friend who lives nearby. This place is a hidden gem of San Francisco. The cocktails are solid (interesting and delicious), the food is fun and delicious, and the staff are lovely. Make a trip here from another part of town. If you live in the Mission, Bernal or Excelsior, you should be hanging out here. Order the tacos or the wings! read more

The waitress was SUPER rude. We spent $200 on drinks and she was super anoyed bc we went strait to the bar and skip her BAD SERVICE. If you are moving your money maker, at least be nice if you want money. I'm paying for your service, so just DO IT. read more

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Amazing place so beautiful and awesome staff!!! Shout out to Winston the dog for being the best part of my 21st birthday!!!

Highly recommend! The location is soooo cool inside and the staff are super nice! Had a team event here tonight and we had an incredible time. The food is so good, drinks are delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Definitely will come again! read more

ATTENTION FOODIES! Evil Eye has been providing some of the most mind melting cocktails for years but they recently acquired a new chef & let me tell you.....WOW! I went in last week and everything I had was amazing but my favorite was the pork belly with pineapple kimchi. This dish is what dreams are made of. read more

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Okay, so here's what I loved about Evil Eye: - My neighbor HIGHLY recommended the burger, she literally talked about it nonstop for about 2-3 mins so I knew it had to be good! - The staff was super personable and friendly over the phone and in person, pretty rare nowadays not that i don't blame ppl, the world is weird rn but it was super refreshing! - The music! Of course we couldn't go into the bar/restaurant area due to social distancing but their playlist was on point which is just an indication of the vibe of this place once we're out of this pandemic -- can't wait! (Also their outdoor dining parklet looks legit so making another mental bookmark to come here if outdoor dining opens up!) - Most importantly back to my first point, the burger! WOW THE BURGER! It was cooked perfectly medium rare and you could taste the quality of the meat they chose (brisket and short rib!). The burger had shredded lettuce on there rather than one big piece oh lettuce and it was kind of a game changer, not super neat but that's the fun of eating a burger! Nicely cooked, crispy thick bacon on top! The pimento cheese was flavorful and innovative! I'm usually not a pickles on my burger kinda of gal buuuuut they worked perfectly in this burger ecosystem. Can't forget the delicious fries with the harissa ketchup on the side. PERFECTION! All in all, run don't walk! I'm excited to work my way through the menu for food and drinks! read more

Comfy, cool bar in the Mission. My dream bar situation is clean, well designed, on the quiet side, and not too busy (official old lady status over here). Bonus points to Evil Eye for hitting all the marks PLUS well thought out cocktails, a great location, and a group-friendly space. I was here for one weeknight drink with a group of ten or so coworkers and thought the staff handed our group so well. There's a pool table and photobooth if you like activities while you're out and about, or lots of cozy corners if you prefer to kick back with a cocktail (raises hand). I had the smoky paloma which was lovely and all of the drinks were served in fun glassware. The drink menu is extensive and has options across all spirit preferences--the bartenders can point you in the right direction too. read more

Extremely busy - got sat outside but still had great service and spectacular drinks & atmosphere. Recommend for the vibes and upscale drinks/experience!! read more

Does anyone else ever find that Bay Area bars lack comfortable seating and are typically cramped and crowded? No? I'm the only one? Oh, I'll be the old fart in the corner bitchin' and complaining. Well, thankfully, Evil Eye doesn't need to save any space for my complaints because I have none. The bar is big, spacious, is loaded with seating in the form of couches, stools, loveseats, and chairs. So what are you waiting for? Grab a delicious drink and settle into one of the many places built for relaxing at Evil Eye. read more

Nice intimate setting. Food was good; had a nice selection for a bar. Service needs improvement - other than that I had a good experience.

I thought I came here just for drinks but was pleasantly surprised they have a decent menu and desserts! My group ordered a broad range of cocktails, snacks and boozy milkshakes and I can't forget about the bread pudding. Drinks are what you'd expect in price and taste. Nothing special here. Boozy milkshakes were super creamy. Wished there was less cream to taste more flavor but that's just me. Popcorn was a really nice snack and the bread pudding was pretty tasty. It had a really fun atmosphere and a good crowd. We had a big group so luckily we were able to snag the front table and seats so we could all sit together. Bartenders were nice and quick to make the drinks, snacks came out super slow though, but they tasted good so it worked out. I'll have to come back to try their dinner menu. read more

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Its was an okay bar they need to work on their customer service! what I really did not like was how rude the bartender was very rude because i sat down on an empty seat and said someone is sitting there! He also told me tree times ! And told me "hey don't you see the drink there? " Also the person came back to grab the drink and the bartender told the person with the seat "hey I got you I told her that was your seat. " I was just very disappointed on the customer service there I did not order nothing else ! Bc how poorly I was treated! read more

What a great find near the end of Mission street! Friends and I were grabbing dinner near by (off of 26th) and wanted to find somewhere chill nearby. Some friends wanted drinks, others wanted dessert, so here we landed at Evil Eye. Turns out, the drinks + food options were totally on point! The bartender was also awesome! Wish we got his name, but shout out to him for his recos and quick cocktail making skills :) Although we were majorly stuffed from dinner, the savory (Japanese flavored) popcorn sounded like a must have...and that apple bread pudding situation. I mean, come on. SO GOOD. Was sooo full bah. We all tried out a variety of their drinks. I don't even like bourbon, but the bartender convinced me otherwise. Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the milk shakes. One friend got a regular milk shake, and another got the boozy milk shake. They were 100% cream flavored. Sooo if that's your thing, then by all means, get that. It's just not mine. We sat right up in the front of the bar (very spacious sitting area). Tons of seats along the bar and, again, very spacious in the back as well. Would 100% come back! 4 stars read more

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Amazing bar with a real vintage feel! Perfect for an interesting date spot, or casual outings with friends. Love, love the decor and lighting fixtures. There are two old-school arcade games and a pool table so you don't just have to lounge around and drink. Restrooms were all-gender, single occupancy and extremely clean. We ordered the punch bowl #2, which had grapefruit in it. Plenty of alcohol to go around and it tasted great - not the watered down crap you get at some bars. The only downside is, there isn't really a dance floor here so you'll have to migrate elsewhere. Would definitely come again! read more

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Solid service paired with tasty cocktails. The parklets are perfectly built with plastic corrugated dividers between tables. Only other recommendation could be patio heaters, but I'm not going to dock anyone any stars because of weather! read more

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This is a dark and trendy lounge that has exotic cocktails, fancy bites, plush lounge seatings, sensual ambiance, all tucked behind a discreet exterior. We celebrated a birthday celebration here and called ahead to reserve a table. The gentleman that I spoke to was cordial and gave us the best spot, behind the pool table but in the center of the back area. Our party was +13 and we ordered food and drinks at the bar. The food was brought to our table and I enjoyed the Vietnamese style fish sauce wings the most out of all of the apps that arrived. It was finger lickin' good! I sampled many of the cocktails, all were very palatable, and I was thrilled about their unique menu. Extensive wine list, too! The bathrooms were gender neutral and oh so chic. The largest and most high end bathrooms in the outer edges of the Mission district, I gotta say. Well done, Evil Eye. Make-out bathrooms bathrooms. There was even a photo-booth that our group made good use of. We somehow managed to fit 5 women into it, lol. Printed and made for a fine souvenir. Amazing service, superb ambiance, great for a cozy date night or a birthday gathering. Thank you for providing a comfortable venue for a memorable event, Evil Eye. You kept the bad spirits away, nothing but good vibes. read more

This place is perfect! Highly recommended! Drinks are superb! The owner was extremely chill and welcoming!

"And as my hands drop the last desperate pen, in some cheap room, they will find me there and never know my name, my meaning, nor the treasure of my escape ..." Name it. Were I that and there's still time certainly I could do it here, without a doubt. I'd move perhaps even so as to be closer and not have to spend evenings with the man in between for as having chosen a less responsible manner of transportation. And time locked away, time without choices and afternoons into evenings at the Evil Eye would be sad times indeed. It does not appear as if many of my friends have either been here or perhaps they have and they're simply too overcome to find the words yet to share with the others or maybe they'd prefer to not for as the Eye might still be a bit of a secret they'd prefer to keep to themselves for a spell longer. Little chance that this will stay secret for long. I've but one fleeting visit but one is enough to know. Come here in the afternoon. I'll toast you when you do. To all my friends! read more

Eye can't believe it. Cocktails come with a real punch! Boho living room. read more

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There's nothing EVIL about this place other than it leaves you wanting more. It's got an eclectic menu with tasty treats for meat lovers, vegetarians, AND vegans! The decor is 70s swank meets Boho-chic, but don't let the fancy fool you - the prices definitely won't burn a hole through your pocket. The cocktails are all about $10 a pop and so are most of the snacks. Try the Chinese broccoli and send your taste buds to veggie lovers heaven. OH MAH GAH, my mouth is watering just writing about it! ABSOLUTE MUST VISIT. read more

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Evil Eye is a welcome addition to the neighborhood: a classy cocktail bar with excellent lounge seating. I LOVED the two of their "new cocjtauls" that I tried. The El Gruño combines mezcal and fernet in an unexpectedly delicate and tasty drink -- and the Grandad's Special does the same for rye and coffee. Standard bar seating with an old school wooden bar and mirror is combined with modern navy walls and light fixtures. The lounge seating in the back is rare for San Francisco and feels very adult... Plus the windows on the back wall are the coolest decorative elements!! Come check them out and welcome them to the neighborhood! read more

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My party of 3 checked in with the host and was told there would be a 20 minute wait. We came back 20 minutes later and were told the table was not ready. We came back 30 minutes later and could clearly see our name had been CROSSED OFF and many party's that arrived after us had been seating-served even. The aioli on the sweet potato fries was foul and seemed like an extremely pathetic attempt to recreate a wasabi mayo. The drinks tasted like ground beef too. read more

Thanks to Yelp I read about this new spot in my old hood and decided to come check it out for an impromptu date night with my boo. The drink menu was dynamic so I decided to try a Drunken Sailor. It was really delicious! Then I ordered my favorite drink, an Old Fashioned, and wow it was the best one I've had in a while! Bravo Evil Eye bartenders! We started to get tipsy so we ordered some food. The furikake popcorn seemed expensive ($5) but then when it came in a HUGE never ending bowl, it all get worth it. It was also addicting. The Vietnamese fried chicken was really something else! That savory caramel was unique and it tasted really good with the jalapeños. My favorite dish of the night was the pastrami toast. AMAZING! The sauerkraut, cheese and sauce were the perfect combination and after a couple of drinks it was scrumptious! The decor is cool. It's new with an old feel. Super fun details that make the place feel unique and hip. Service was stellar! I can't wait to go back to try more drinks and bar bites :) read more

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This place has a very unique atmosphere and a lot of open space seating, which I appreciate. They also have a wide selection of drinks including booze milk shakes. The milkshake I had tasted like caramel horchata milkshake, I loved it! read more

Drinks were good and reasonably priced. The bar is conveniently located on a busy street. A smaller bar but has great seating options with tables, booths, even couches and arm chairs. Cozy place. Has a photo booth as well! Cool decor inside. read more

The old Savannah Blues club remodeled in a very appealing way. Lots of group seating, so it's big but still cosy. Nice art and really nice bathrooms! Went there with a big group so we tried lots of the cocktails. The surprise winner was the El Gruño, which sounded gross, but was delicious. There were a couple of misses, the Sherry Cobbler just tasted like lemon, and smoked Paloma which tasted like watery salty grapefruit. Most everything else we tried was tasty. We also ordered some food, the fries, the chicken wings, pork belly toast and fried green tomatoes. The winner was the chicken wings, the loser, fried green tomatoes. Service was slow between drinks, but we weren't in a hurry, and I probably drink too fast anyhow. Overall a nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

Very nice give, everything tasted amazing. The drinks and the snacks. The place looked really funky and comfortable read more

Great cocktails, amazing vibe - love the interiors! Came here before catching a movie at the Alamo down the road- jt was perfect for pregaming! read more