Such a pretty day, had to stop in…read more The Buena Vista Cafe Bartender - Marty, was great and made us yummy Irish Coffee. The deco has old fashion look with great photos the share the history of this place. You must drop and and have one.

Even at 9:30 on a Saturday night, this place was packed. We got lucky and grabbed a table right as…read moresomeone was leaving. The staff was quick to clear and clean it right away and wave us over. It was perfect timing for our group of five. We'd just finished dinner nearby and came specifically for the legendary Irish Coffee. This was my first time here but my friends have been raving about it. The employees were great. As soon as we sat down, they brought menus and waters for the table. We ordered 5 Irish coffees and they showed up at our table within minutes. That cold, heavy cream on top is perfect, and while you can definitely taste the whiskey, it's not overpowering. We couldn't stop at just one. It's loud and crowded here but the staff were so efficient, they were clearing empty glasses the second you're done. Parking around Ghirardelli is a nightmare as usual, so just head straight for the square's garage or take an Uber over. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!

Decided to stop by Luau Lounge thinking they had happy hour outside, they do not. Not too many…read morepeople sitting outside on a Friday afternoon, so we decided to order a painkiller and a tropical itch. Drinks took about 15 min to make, a little too long for there not being many people. Drinks were ok, nothing crazy memorable but would come back to try something else and maybe food. Did enjoy the live music, that was a nice touch.

In the mood for tacos? Don't stop at Taco Cantina, keep walking down the pier to great views and…read moreamazing food. The service is quick and friendly, and did I mention the fresh and hot fish tacos are fantastic?

Really can't say much about this place. Feels like an old school bar with crazy stuff all over the…read morewalls. This is your neighborhood bar and it was a great escape from all the tourists and crowds of the warf. The prices for the drinks were reasonably priced. we were able to grab a table and the bartender was quick. We order a gin and tonic, pineapple and vodka and two proseccos. Hung out for a while, drank a couple of drinks and headed to another bar. They have this creepy guy in the corner which we played with a bit hahahah. Hit this place up if you're in the neighborhood.

Amazing service ! Nick was a super friendly bartender and took great care of our group. Ambiance…read moreand Vibes were great. Drinks were good! 10/10 would recommend. There's darts and a juke box!

Came here a while ago while waiting for a different restaurant to be open before getting impatient…read moreand deciding to eat here anyway. The service was friendly and relatively quick from what I could recall and the ambiance I experienced was mostly outside, which does give you a nice chance to go people-watching if you're into that. I got the Clam Chowder Bowl with a sourdough bread bowl, which was warm and for the chilly San Francisco weather. It was also surprisingly affordable from what I could recall, which is a bit rare when it comes to both San Francisco and outside food in general. Overall, a nice experience. I did come here on impulse and it's not in an area of the pier that I normally go to, but I wouldn't mind coming back again if I coincidentally ended up in this section of the area again.

I should have trusted my instincts from the start. The first red flag was staff standing outside…read moretrying to pull people in off the sidewalk--something I've learned usually doesn't point to high-quality food. Despite that, the restaurant had solid online reviews, so my family and I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill quickly. We started with drinks, and the Bloody Marys were honestly some of the worst I've ever had--completely off in both flavor and balance. For appetizers, we ordered the steamed Dungeness crab, which arrived disappointingly lukewarm. For our main course, my husband and I split a fried seafood platter. The quality was extremely underwhelming--comparable to fast-food seafood, not something you'd expect from a sit-down restaurant in such a well-known area. To make matters worse, the service was nearly nonexistent. Our server never checked on us after dropping off the food. The restaurant wasn't even busy, which made the lack of attention more frustrating. It was clear the focus was more on pulling in new customers than taking care of the ones already seated. We even had to wait longer than necessary just to get our check. For a $200 bill, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in a long time. I won't be returning, and I'll definitely think twice before dining anywhere that relies on street solicitation to bring people in.

I ate here with a group of colleagues while in town for a conference, and it was the absolute…read morehighlight of our trip. It was easily the best seafood I had the entire time I was in San Francisco. The location is stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for a group dinner, and the service was immaculate from start to finish. Every dish was delicious--a must-visit for anyone traveling to the city!

Amazing Caesar salad. Great lunch special. Had pasta with shrimp…read more Which was delicious. We also had grilled shrimp with the Caesar salad, which was fantastic. On the expensive side.

Exploring North Beach for the first time, La Rocca's caught our eye with the sign for the $8 Irish…read moreCoffee. Although not quite unfriendly, the bartender did not seem super keen to acknowledge we had entered but did greet me and was friendly enough when I ordered the coffees. For $8, the Irish Coffees are quite the steal. Having not had an Irish Coffee made in a bar before (just terrible teenage connections), I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised at how strong the drink was. The whisky flavor was super strong, but slightly hidden under the also strong coffee flavor. The whipped cream did provide some creaminess to offset the whisky flavor also. Overall, we were happy with the drinks and thought they were a good value, but didn't feel super welcomed.

Stopped by here before Cobbs next door. Not a very big spot, but I did love the huge TV screen…read more Very friendly staff. My go to drink is an old fashioned. Unfortunately they missed the mark on that one, hence the missing star. I gotta say it's the perfect spot if you need a place to get drinks right before a comedy show next door

I had two great experiences at the Blue Mermaid. Both breakfast and dinner there were nothing short…read moreof delightful. The restaurant has great seafaring decor and is right next to fisherman's wharf so the expectations are high. For breakfast the spinach goat cheese frittata was delicious and very well done. But I was a little disappointed that the fruit bowl was mostly cantaloupe. At dinner the chowder sampler was very delicious and filling with the best one definitely being the clam chowder. The wait staff was quick and friendly as well on both occasions making my time there very pleasant.

Always a favorite! The Blue Mermaid has a wonderful staff,…read moreexcellent clam chowder and such a comforting vibe. We love the Clam Chowder Bread Bowls and last evening we tried the Tofu Curry. It was perfect after a long work day. We split the Key Lime Pie and wow was it fantastic. It wasn't too sweet or too sour. It has just a perfect blend with whipped cream on the side.

What a fabulous place to have a few beers! Barlady Brit was friendly and chatty and we had several…read morebeers with her. The bathrooms are spotless which I consider a double ++ in a dive bar! Will be back!

A nice divey bar with a pretty loud crowd at times, pool table, good drink assortment, and the…read moreoccasional dog that loves to play fetch. I believe it's cash only? Bartender is nice and quick on serving drinks, which can feel like pretty stiff pours.

Loved the vibe on a mellow Wednesday evening. Was able to grab a little table seating by the open…read morewindow onto the street. The music was bumping vibes, the cocktails were unique, tasty and pretty and the bathrooms clean. I went with the watermelon mama and it was fairly sweet and watermelon-y refreshing. Overall, an awesome, vibey spot for post or pre dinner cocktails.

Bar April Jean is a cute in and out type of bar. You will know when you have overstayed your visit…read more Even though the drinks are well made and really picturesque it seems to attract a certain kind of crowd that doesn't like to say please, thank you or excuse me.... The bartenders are super chill and nice. However it's always busy so either come early or be prepared to wait for a seat. There are these cute tables by the windows where you can people watch but they're always taken and for some reason by the men ‍ I guess they want their main character moment as well. This would be a perfect girls night out spot if you could sit with your pals by the window. Weekends are more grungy, I'd love to see the atmosphere during a HH on a weekday.

Great comedy show! The ambiance was also nice in a good location of SF. I would recommend this spot.read more

If the Lost Church was running out of his house(Brett) on Capp St in the Mission...isn't that the…read moreChapel? Chapel and Lost Church..haha..creative space for music and presentation..did you really connect to somebody that presented a show? It's a big city..is that your excuse all the time..well at least I could be entertained and then at Vesuvio there was not much for me.. List of events every night..in Santa Rosa too? First time visit...