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Gambit Lounge

4.3 (58 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Beet Salad
Matt J.

While Gambit Lounge has all kinds of charm, it's not a great choice for a dining destination. My partner and I went to commemorate our first date there when it was Noir Lounge, and while the ambiance remains excellent, it faltered in being a full scale restaurant. The server/bartender was very pleasant (even bringing us flutes of champagne on the house), but he was a one man operation and we had to go out of our way to ask for water, get the bill and have our dishes cleared. As for the food, the beet salad was different than the one listed online. While that one sounded more like a full meal with chickpeas, this one was purely appetizer territory and left much to be desired while still at an entree price point. The beets themselves were actually delicious and the whipped feta underneath them was superb, but the other half of the plate was a very sad salad with weak greens and cucumbers past their prime. I'm sure Gambit is just right for certain occasions and tastes, but it wasn't ideal for us.

Poppy Seed Bread Pudding
Michelle K.

Tried Gambit Lounge for SF Restaurant Week & thoroughly enjoyed it :) Food was quick and delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially with the wine pairing ($18) which was worth it! Service was also very attentive and the vibe was perfect. I'd definitely come back.

Chicken sandwich
M Z.

We had a great time. Wonderful food, cocktails, wine and atmosphere. Way more than we expected late on a Wednesday.

Denise C.

What's new? I had some drinks like a coconut cinnamon liquor and also the negroni semi-mocktail. I am sick of drinking juice. Let the bartender do their job or go to a juice bar. HAHAHAHAH You can teach me sometime. I pay for myself. HAHAHAH

Maria-Elena T.

Six of us came here for cocktails. I got the Flor De Mi Secreto and my friend got the Pap Polaco Took awhile to get the drinks even though no one else was there inside and the two tables outside already had their drinks. The drinks were very good! We also got a board or meat and cheese which was outstanding. Loved the soft Brie and high quality meats. Atmosphere austere. Would come back.

Happy hour cocktails.
Amy W.

Fun and pretty place for a cocktail and they even have a discounted happy hour! We also got the charcuterie board which was very pretty (though not enough of the delicious fried bread, so we had to ask for more. 20 years ago Hayes Valley was kinda depressing - such a cute hood now.

Cocktails
Hina M.

Newly opened bar in the middle of Hayes Valley. I visited this bar for a drink with my friend on Wednesday around 8 pm and it was absolutely popping by then. I really liked the ambience of this place, very classy and modern. Our server greeted us with a beautiful smile and she checked on us very regularly and made sure we were comfortable. Me and my friend ordered a gin cocktail which was more like a gin martini and it was well made for sure. She ordered a pizza which she enjoyed eating. Their menu offers great cocktails along with Polish/ European food. The lady behind us had ordered a cheese board which looked absolutely delicious. Over all me and my friend had a great time here. This place is perfect for a good conservation or even a date night. The service and the vibe were the highlight for me and I would love to come back to try their food menu.

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Ridiculously good service (Cesar was knowledgeable and friendly) and comfortable space. Would definitely come back again!

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Cezar & staff were great hosts - constantly checking on me (the host) and making sure the guests were being attended to.

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