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    Fifty Vara

    4.2 (133 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    FIFTY VARA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    San Francisco Punch
    Devina D.

    I wish I liked this place more as I been wanting to try for a while. We ordered drinks, pepperoni mushroom pizza, flat iron steak, and calamari. Starting with the calamari, it was nicely breaded and cooked well, though the pieces weren't very meaty. It would have benefited from more seasoning to bring out flavor, especially at the $18 price point. The flat iron steak was ordered medium rare but some pieces looked like it came out closer to medium. It was still enjoyable overall, just not quite at the doneness we expected. The chimichurri leaned more oily than herb-forward, and while the sides were fine, they could have used a bit more flavor. The potatoes had a sweetness which I was not a fan of and confused about. For the pizza, I was expecting a thicker, doughier crust based on what I saw at other tables, but the pepperoni mushroom pizza we received was more of a thin, flatbread-style base. The edges were quite crisp, and it ended up not being what I had in mind. It also took the longest to come out. It honestly reminded me of school lunch pizza which for $21 really disappointing. The dough also lacked flavor and texture threw me off. Definitely least favorite item. I wish they put on the menu that base would be different than the other pizzas. The drinks we got were alright nothing that stood out. The beer that my husband ordered was supposed to have like flavors of papaya and guava, while it smelled like guava it really just tasted like a beer no fruity essence present. My drink was the San Francisco punch and just kinda tasted like pineapple alcohol. Their drinks menu wasn't bad, but just nothing really caught my eye as someone who prefers sweeter drinks.

    Dharma M.

    Nice restaurant at San Francisco sunset area. We came during late lunch time for brunch after we made reservation before. The restaurant was not full when we arrived. It was a nice restaurant with nicely decorated and full bar service. We ordered couple dishes: corn fritter , pork riblet, flat bread, harvest pork harsh , and scrambled egg. All are yummy. The flat bread is unique as the pork riblets. Corn is good too. The service was good and I was satisfied with the dishes. I like the seating and the vibe and the interior.

    Benny Y.

    Very helpful when we don't have any reservations. The restaurant was full house. After calling the restaurant She was able to seat us right away within 15mins. We live near by. The food was great. The place feels really nice with big tv screens for sports. Thanks for your great work!

    Berry beer
    Ashanna B.

    My daughter and my Dad accompanied me to Fifty Vara for a mid day lunch. It's rare to see my Dad as often as I'd like so we were hoping for an outstanding experience. Unfortunately, it fell flat. The beer was good, and my daughter's cocktail was also good. The food was bland. The buffalo wings were the spiciest I've ever tried and weren't enjoyable for me, however, my Dad didn't mind the sauce. We ordered a small appetizer that we sent back because the crème sauce had no sodium, and their homemade chips were extremely oily. My Dad had a burger that was just "OK". I expected more from this restaurant because of the reviews and the place itself was slow. If I go back, it will be solely for drinks.

    Menu
    Jacquelyn M.

    I went here with family for lunch. We had a reservation and were seated quickly, the restaurant wasn't too busy on a Saturday morning. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and welcoming. I liked the aesthetic of the restaurant which was filled with greenery and had an industrial vibe. We ordered the crispy calamari, the sunrise sando, the vara burger, and the little gem caesar. The food was good, but nothing memorable. Overall, it was nice experience, but I wouldn't be rushing back.

    Jeannie L.

    Stopped by for brunch/lunch here for the first time and the biggest highlight was the space itself. Super aesthetic, lots of plants, and overall a really good-looking restaurant. Definitely a cute spot if you're into vibes and photos. Food was fine. Nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. We ordered a breakfast sandwich with potatoes, a burger with fries, Caesar salad, and calamari, and the total came out to about $88. Portion sizes were good! The burger was ordered medium but came out closer to medium well, which was a little disappointing but fine overall, wasn't worth making a fuss about. We also asked if the burger could be cut and were told no, which is again, fine, but a little disappointing. Everything else was decent, just didn't really stand out in a city with so many restaurant options. Service was fine, nothing over the top. Overall, nice atmosphere but the food didn't quite live up to the hype. Might be worth stopping by once for the ambiance, but probably not a spot I'd rush back to for the food alone.

    Blistered Tomato Flatbread ($13)
    Megan W.

    Went during Happy Hour with a girlfriend of mine. We ordered Crispy Calamari ($18), Blistered Tomato Flatbread ($13), a Tiny Tini ($6) and a Sangria Spritz ($9). Both dishes were delicious and a great sizable portion for us to share. The calamari was crispy, with a light crunchy batter and not oily at all. The interior space was open with huge windows that let in natural lighting and plenty of seating. The staff were also very nice and always checked in on how we were doing.

    Herb and garlic fries
    Franchesca L.

    I was able to make a same day reservation at Fifty Vara. We walked in and were seated immediately. We went on a Sunday and the restaurant did get pretty full later in the night, so I would recommend going early! Staff were also very nice and were helpful with the menu. We ordered the herb and garlic fries and the sausage flatbread. Both were decently sized and perfect for sharing! I will definitely be back to try other items!

    Chicken Milanese
    Jeff W.

    Went here for lunch on a warm weekday noon hour. Had a nice fried chicken breast with light salad Space is clean and service friendly. Food was nicely done. . JYW recommends

    Carrie L.

    Good service, good food! Came with my family on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and was seated right away. They were quick to accommodate little toddler and was so friendly. Loved the food and drinks, will be back to try more!

    Mushroom flatbread
    Amber G.

    This restaurant would be good for large parties and serves good standard American food. The burger was quite good and so was their vara brew lager. The mushroom flatbread had quite a bit of caramelized onions that took over the flavor, and was too sweet for our taste. I wouldn't say I'd go out of my way to dine here, but there's plenty of parking in the area and would be good to host a group of friends

    Ginger Cake
    Phil N.

    Nice to find a place on this on Noriega. Well thought out reimagined garage is now pretty hip spot. It was a bit brisk in there in the evening though. Menu had a nice variety of selections We had a pork chop, flat bread, pasta and a ceasar salad on the table. All were pretty good Service was good

    Calamari
    Olivia S.

    This place has so much potential, but it unfortunately missed the mark a bit. The ambiance is great, and there aren't many spots like it nearby. However, the prices are a bit too high for the amount of food you get. The flavors are solid, it's really the portion sizes that fall short for the price. Service wasn't bad, but it could have been better; at this price point, you expect top-tier attention. The calamari was also slightly underdone and not as crispy as it should be. The wings were spicier than expected, but still enjoyable.

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