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    Laszlo

    3.5 (516 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Loud
    Hipster
    DJ
    Outdoor seating

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    Fried chicken plate
    Steven G.

    This is an excellent bar that also serves the full menu of foreign cinema restaurant next door! Come for a drink, and stay for dinner :) there's an extensive cocktail and wine menu.

    Kalpita P.

    Great service, fun ambiance with old movies being projected and moody lighting, and solid drinks. Honestly might have one of the best dirty martinis in the city so come check them out.

    inside movie screening
    Michelle Z.

    Lively bar, part of Foreign Cinema and right next door! Was very busy and loud on a Friday night. Very friendly bartenders and the drink I got (a hemp spirit one, non alcoholic) was very good!! It honestly tasted like juice. Drinks are very affordable by SF standards, which was a pleasant surprise. They show movies inside which is very on par with the Foreign Cinema vibe. Lower floor is a DJ, upper floor is more quiet if you want a quieter space for conversation.

    Korrin P.

    Incredible service, ambiance, price, and quality of cocktails. We don't order food but noted their snacks for next time. Loved Parker and Chris (bartenders) were incredible. Can't wait to see them again!

    $2 Oysters ALL night!
    Cherylynn N.

    $2 Oysters ALL night! I've been there with "Happy Hour" oysters with a not so happy ending. These aren't sus ones that come with a complimentary detox. They come from Foreign Cinema's kitchen (sister resto in same building). Oysters at Foreign Cinema are $4-$4.50 each so this is an awesome deal. I could have sworn I wrote a review for Laszlo over a decade ago but guess not. (+) $2 Oysters ALL night (chef's choice): http://tinyurl.com/4xh4364c They're properly shucked and fresh, served with a shallot mignonette and lemon wedges. (+) Foreign Cinema's full food menu available - ideal if you can't get last minute rezzies. (+) Good selection of spirits - Fortaleza on deck! (+) Gayle, the owner/chef from Foreign Cinema is hospitality and customer service driven. She came outside to make sure we weren't too cold and kindly offered to move us inside. We choose to stay outside but just the offer itself meant a lot. (+) DJ spinning on Thursday-Sunday + movies projected on the wall. (+) Multiple seating area - indoors: bar, booths, and loft area (intimate date night vibes) + outdoor (two tables). (+) Dog-friendly (outdoors). (+) Parking is always an issue but the Mission-Bartlett Garage is right in back (enter on 21st street). (-) Wrong orders and/or missing food orders. For example, I asked for a spirit shaken but received a cocktail with vermouth instead. Also, the times we ordered food, an item is missing. We noticed it happen to others as well. (-) No itemized bill provided. On our most recent visit, the total seemed high. When I asked for an itemized bill, I found we were double charged for a drink. They were apologetic and quickly resolved the issue. Def ask for an itemized bill BEFORE paying! Overall, Laszlo's remain a pretty solid bar to hit up if you're bar hopping in The Mission. Or, if you're looking for solid $2 Oysters ALL night!

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    Ananya M.

    cute bar with interesting music and vibes! got the luchini and it was awful i hate it, it makes me so sad. also no beer on tap but still cute id go again and maybe try another drink

    Julianne C.

    Great Bartenders. Got a drink not on the menu (supposedly it's supposed to go on the menu next week) - mezcal + lychee. Perf amount of Smokey and sweet. Also had the oysters which were surprisingly good!

    Sally F.

    We come here frequently for craft cocktails when we want to be able to talk to our friends (it's not loud) and it's one of our favorite places in the mission. Usually isn't too busy earlier in the night (I.e. between 5-7) and they have a limited menu from foreign cinema so the food is great.

    $2 oysters
    Sandra A.

    A new favorite spot for me! $2 oysters and a fancy cocktail? Perfection. The oysters are tiny but fresh. The slushee is delicious. Some of the cocktails are overly sweet just as an FYI. There is a movie playing on a projector for vibes! And a DJ playing music (at least on weekends). The entire Foreign Cinema menu is accessible from here. If paying those prices I'd rather sit in the main restaurant to be honest. But nice to be able to order the appetizers at least.

    Aadya V.

    Overall a solid spot by Foreign Cinema, complete with the same vibey interior. I especially love the split floors and the DJ, which put this place a lick above a lot of the other cocktail bars in the area. We got the peaches and gryphon cocktails. They were good, but I've had better -- they were a little off balance. I did appreciate the attention to detail and high quality booze options they had, though. The bartenders were nice, but even though the place was at 40% capacity, it was impossible to get their attention. My friend and I stood at the bar for 15 mins before someone came over and offered to make us drinks. I'd come back, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

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    Shayla B.

    Oh Laszlo, you're CUTE cute! FINE fine! Ambience like whoooaaa and vibes like fiyaaaah. And, I'm diggin' it. Stopped here with a few friends last year after having brunch at Foreign Cinema next door. The atmosphere is waaay more chill here when compared to Foreign Cinema. No bougie-ness, just a cozy, dimly lit cocktail lounge with a low key vibe. Wouldn't necessarily recommend this spot for large parties since they don't have enough space to accommodate for it, but small to moderate sized groups will do. We had a group of about 8 and were able to squeeze into a few tables that were pushed next to each other. Just remember; this is a San Francisco institution. Which means that them drinks ain't cheap by any means. But actually, the drinks here were pretty creative. Definitely more on the craft cocktail end than anything else. The only thing that I wasn't too fond of when it came to the drinks was that they use too much ice and not enough drink. Nothing really stood about the drinks that we had either, but it's a nice spot to chill and kick it with friends whilst slurping down some pretty lookin' cocktails. They also have a dope little happy hour during the week, and a $2 daily oyster special in the evenings. Talk about deals! I loves me some good deals! I would totally come back here to chill with friends over discounted oysters and happy hour drinks in the future. I enjoyed this place 10 times better than Foreign Cinema for sure.

    Tiffany J.

    The overall experience was kind of "meh". The bartenders were super nice but one seemed to be distracted. There were also problems with the food that we ordered. First we were given the wrong order, then after waiting more than 30 minutes for our actual order we discovered that our order was never put in. I understand that sometimes people have a bad day/night so I would give them another try if I'm in the area and looking for cocktails. I don't think I'd try the appetizers again as they weren't that appealing. The best part of the evening was the music. I gave my Shazam a workout, lol. *Full disclosure: this is a late review as we went a few months ago. I'm just taking the time now to update my Yelp.

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    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    2.3 mi•Financial District, SoMa
    •$$
    Casual dining
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    The cutest book bar ever! The theme is like a library/bookstore and the walls are full of real…read morebooks. We loved the author quotes on the ceiling too. We got drinks that were strong and tasty. The average cocktail is around $12-$15. And they had a DJ too. The music was a great R&B mix, pop and reggaeton. Def will be coming back.

    I've gotta say, I love the intimate vibes of this bar! Though we did sit in the middle of the…read moreplace, there are plenty of spots and corners to make it feel as cozy as the library aesthetic that they are going for. It's dark but still well lit inside. Bathrooms are nice and clean, too. Service was okay. What we got: - Punch on Tap flight - sampled four drinks, pretty good especially if you have FOMO like me or are scared to spend money on a drink that you might not end up liking! I think we ended up liking 2/4 of - Mini churros - pricey for what you get (basically one churro cut up into four pieces), but it was our choice so we must now live with it lol Overall, I'd say it's great to visit once since it's an interesting concept for a bar. I've gotta say, I love the intimate vibes of this bar! Though we did sit in the middle of the place, there are plenty of spots and corners to make it feel as cozy as the library aesthetic that they are going for. It's dark but still well lit inside. Bathrooms are nice and clean, too. Service was okay. What we got: - Punch on Tap flight - sampled four drinks, pretty good especially if you have FOMO like me or are scared to spend money on a drink that you might not end up liking! I think we ended up liking 2/4 of - Mini churros - pricey for what you get (basically one churro cut up into four pieces), but it was our choice so we must now live with it lol I'd say it's great to visit once since it's an interesting concept for a bar.

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    3.9(436 reviews)
    2.0 mi•SoMa
    •$$$

    We went there for lunch to celebrate my nephew's 50th birthday. The lunch menu was very limited so…read morewe all had the chicken sandwich. It was ok. The 4 stars review is for our waitress. She was very attentive. When we got there at 12:30pm we all decided to sit inside since it was a little cold on the patio. After about an hour the sun came out and we decided to move outside on the patio. That was short lived since it got so hot and no shade so we all went back inside. There were 2 other brave customers who stayed outside the entire time. The view from the patio is spectacular. I'm sure it's even nicer during the night when all the high rise buildings are all lit up. I'm sure it's nice to see all the lights during Christmas. I would go back at dinner to experience the night views from the patio. One suggestion I have is for Shelby's to provide some awnings or shades, and I think they would attract more daytime customers. Overall a nice venue, and will definitely be back to try the dinner menu.

    I went here last weekend, and while the views were amazing, unfortunately the service was terrible…read more It was a cold San Francisco night, and we asked FOUR separate times for the heater near us to be turned on. After finally asking a fifth person, we were told, "Oh, I think it's broken." Why wasn't that communicated to us the first time we asked instead of having us sit outside in the cold with little blankets waiting? The service overall was extremely slow. Everything took so long that we eventually had to go inside just to pay our tab. There was also an uncomfortable inconsistency with how guests were treated. I noticed several people were vaping outside, yet only one person was singled out by a host and very rudely told, "DON'T DO THAT." The issue wasn't that they were asked to stop. It was the tone and the fact that multiple other people were doing the exact same thing without being addressed. I've been to several rooftop bars here in San Francisco and in other cities, and unfortunately this was by far one of the worst service experiences I've had. I realize the last time I was here was pre COVID, when this rooftop was Everdene at the Virgin Hotel. I was here for a company event back then, and the experience from then to now is truly night and day. Beautiful views, but the service really took away from the entire experience.

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    4.5(216 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Union Square, Lower Nob Hill
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    Was visiting the city once again and knew I had to stop back at the spot. This time I was with…read moreothers enjoying the city along with me. We ultimately enjoyed their cocktails and I did get a bite of food. I also got their pizza, which was very yummy at the time. Again, the service was super sweet and kind. Very helpful. Will continue to visit this spot whenever I am visiting the city.

    I was walking around the area near my hotel, and decided to pop in for a drink and a snack.... 100%…read morebased on the name alone. As a cat lady missing my cats at home, I was hoping to see real live cats but I'd settle for a good cat theme! I was the only person in the bar on a Sunday at 4PM, and they were still cleaning and setting up when I arrived. I ordered the Thai Tea Milk Punch (Scotch-based) because I'll never turn down anything TT-flavored, and the chips with spinach/artichoke dip. The bartender made me a delicious drink and brought out water. I made myself comfortable at a high top near the window. The bar was dark and cozy and I loved the balance of cat decor... it was noticeable but not TOO much. I saw an indoor clear "catio" that looked like it was set up for a cat to live in, but sadly, no cat. I finished my drink and was about to leave, thinking they forgot about my chips/dips because no one had ever said anything to me about them. They were brought out just as I was about to close my tab, so I hung out a little longer. It was decent, solid hot spinach/artichoke dip with extra cheese on top. I really liked my drink and might come back for another one, or something in a cat mug! Friendly, laid-back vibes.

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