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    Phonobar

    4.0 (185 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Trevor B.

    Great cocktails and beer serving vegan food. It's a nicely lit bar that can set the mood for date night or a nice Yap session with your friends after a espresso martini or a great glass of wine. The food is delicious and I would definitely recommend. I love the tacos on the menu. They have great seating inside and in the back of the bar they have music and additional seating. Really nice and clean interior, love the vibes in here. I've had some nice conversations with the staff as well.

    Fries and truffle Mac and cheese and kale salad
    Tiffany C.

    Love this bar! SF classic and perfect as a pit stop before or after dinner. Close to so many other spots in Hayes valley. Their menu is vegetarian and super recommend their fries and truffle Mac and cheese. Delicious! Service has been slow a few times I've eaten here, but getting just drinks is fast!

    Calamari (oyster mushrooms)
    Jenna S.

    I had an amazing time at phonobar! We came on a Thursday at 8 PM to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. I was pleasantly surprised that it was nearly empty, and the servers were extremely attentive! The drinks were fantastic and came out swiftly. I'd recommend the summer summer summertime. The food was also delicious and 100% VEGAN!!! I sampled the truffle mac & cheese, the calamari, and the teriyaki. All of them were delicious, and could fool even the most carnivorous person. The lavender Bundt cake was the best way to end the night. The DJ set didn't start until around 10, after which it became a lot harder to talk over the music. I'd like to come back and experience the audiophile aspect of the bar!

    Clara L.

    I love this place, the bar smells so good (idk why, is it the place or the people there?) and their music was so good.

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    Ananya M.

    i absolutely love phonobar!! one of my fav places in sf. perfect date night spot with such good food options (all vegan!!) the drinks were also so good and the service was great! we were seated immediately and was able to order quickly as well! loved the nachos and tacos!

    Plastic hearts
    Nyla K.

    Stopped by for a drink before going to dinner and the outside definitely doesn't match the inside. The place is very cute with a nice long bar on the left and high to tables on the right. Since we were only doing drinks we sat at the bar and ordered a couple drinks. The very nice bartender answered our questions about the menu and promptly served us our drinks. The staff even grabbed us an extra chair for our large party. 4/5 Hotter than hell - advertised as spicy and it definitely was. Spicer than the spicy margaritas that I've had, but it was a good spicy. 3/5 Plastic hearts - not my favorite, I think it's because of the smoky taste of mezcal Will come back again and try the HH!

    Super cute bar! Good vegan food day time. Just had a terrible experience w ONE bartender (the rest were fantastic), the man with glasses, short sleeve button down and tattoos was incredibly rude to me and my friends. When I tried to grab a straw he yelled at me, when she separately, ordered a strawberry margarita he flat out said no and she had to call him back and ask for a regular margarita instead. Idk why he's so rude it's strange.

    Bitter Sweet Symphony
    Michelle K.

    THE VIBES HERE! It's dark and moody... and the back area has the coolest lights, and there's a DJ playing funky beats. The service was fantastic because they made me an espresso martini even though they didn't have it on the menu. I really liked their bitter sweet symphony drink! Sweet and tasty.

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    Robert W.

    In my first visit I assumed I had arrived at Teakwood, which is across the street, but realized pretty quick this wasn't a Burmese restaurant. What was appealing about Phonobar is its not a big place and the layout is a low ceiling with windows that run along the length of the place with high top tables that that allows for people watching both walking along the street and at the bar. The bar area and liquor display is nicely diplayed and emotes a great juxtaposition between the bar and the seating area. What makes Phonobar so great, imho, is that its a vegetarian bar / restaurant. I found their whole menu very inviting and all the vegearian dishes I tried were 5 stars. The HIBISCUS FLOWER TACOS was so good and filling! The caramelized onions were so tasty. The Slider A La Mexiacana is a must! You couldn't tell it was a vegetarian sandwhich. I would also recommend their version of the Carne Asada tacos tasted just like the beef version. There are so many other tasty options on the menu, I look forward to coming here again for either food and/or drinks.

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    Natasha A.

    Vegan latin restaurant and bar. We needed a stop to eat and pace ourselves while bar hopping downtown and we decided on this one to eat at. I was surprised we didn't need a reservation on a Saturday night. Walk-ins were welcomed and immediately seated. Staff was busy so service was slow, food was good, and drinks were creative. I loved the Chikn' Paella Valenciana! Especially the rice and vegetable medley. The Clam Chowder and Furikake Crab Cakes were okay. Fries were good.

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    Aaron Z.

    This place is kind of painfully cool, but enjoyable. It's got a very slick, dark interior. We got there at 7 on a Friday night and we found a table in the back. The seating is open and the servers come to you. I'm an omnivore, but was impressed by the big vegan menu. The (soy) Carne Asada Nachos are loaded and delicious. The Parmesan Herbed Fries (coconut cheese what?) were pretty standard, but the aioli side did a lot of work. The soy chicken Enchiladas Rojas are served on a bed of Mexican rice in a sizzling platter; the portion is a little small, but it was yummy. Overall the food is solid. We got a carafe of Forget Me Nots and it was a GREAT choice for the three of us. It was about 5-6 glasses of goodness. It's like a riff on a margarita, but with a spicy Tanteo Chipotle Tequila and pomegranate. The other cocktails look promising!

    Kale caesar salad
    Jon T.

    SF really needs more places like Phonobar. The combination of quality drinks and incredible vegan food basically is non-existent here. Phonobar is a relatively small space, but extremely easy to get to walking, biking, or by transit. The bar staff and restaurant staff (a la Om Sabor) are equally friendly and helpful. Whether you are a beer or cocktail person they have you covered. My partner and I are mostly divided between the two camps, but coming here means we both enjoy a very tasty bev. As for the food, I have previously reviewed Om Sabor on their separate yelp page so I won't get too deep in the details. Their menu changes regularly but is heavily latin-influenced with a little bit of soul food thrown in for good measure. I haven't had a single thing I didn't love. FYI they don't take reservations, and can it get pretty lively on weekends, but people move in and out fairly quickly so you shouldn't have to wait too long.

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    Ivonne G.

    First time here! After enjoying the Harry Potter Symphony, we were hungry and stopped at this spot. We realized after we had sat down that it was a vegan restaurant so we decided to give it a try. I'm not opposed to different foods. I was pleasantly surprised. I tried the corn kale salad, the truffle Mac n cheese and the slider a la mexicana. I drank the passion fruit lemonade and it was so perfect! Last but not least, I had to try dessert, I tried the peaches and cream pastelito. The best! It was flakey, sweet, and creamy. It was served with a side of vanilla ice cream. I would eat it again. I recommend it, highly. It is a bit expensive because of all the taxes and fees (SF) but it was well worth it. The service was great, everyone was nice and the ambiance is casual, hey I was wearing a cape of all things..

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    It's a favorite of mine. Good eats, great cocktails and the Vinyl. Highly recommended. It's a gem

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    This is a very fun cocktail lounge with a fantastic DJ booth for spinning vinyl. Very fun spot.

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    The Beehive

    4.3(454 reviews)
    1.3 miMission
    $$

    Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

    5% surcharge. They have the place all festive for the…read moreholidays. Here's the run-down: 4.6/5: Hot buttered cider $17. With Johnny Walker Black, Drambuie, apple cider, apple butter. I definitely prefer this version to the more traditional version that just adds water. 4.5/5: Pigs in a Blanket $15. The puff pastry is very buttery, and the sausage is higher-end.

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    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge - Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ lichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18)

    Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge

    4.7(188 reviews)
    0.6 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    Hot Take: Weeknights are better than weekends for going out…read more Chill, less of a crowd, a locals vibe, and to avoid amateur hour. I'm personally over (and too old) dealing with sloppy drunks spilling drinks on you, getting pushed around in a crowd or end up in a middle of a brawl Blind Pig is that perfect spot, well at least on a weeknight: chill, low-key, and moody. And, most importantly comfy seating AND solid AZN inspired craft cocktails ($18-$19). Cocktails with black sesame, taro, pandan, mapo tofu, tea, and hot pot flavors? YAS! D R I N K S * Hot & Sour: Tanqueray Gin w/ Iichiko shochu, aloe, rose, hot pot paste, basil, citrus, peychaud's ($18 x2) The sichuan hot pot inspired cocktail was silky smooth from the milk-washed gin, nicely balanced - sweet (but not too sweet) and sour with a subtle málà numbing spice. Stiff yet easy to drink. The manager/bartender, Leo was awesome with great hospitality. Background lounge-y music is not too loud so you can yap and catch-up with friends. Overall, Blind Pig is a great place to unwind after work or start the night off. If it's too tamed for you, you can always go next door to XEX to make bad decisions - no judgement cuz we've all been there! ;) O T H E R I N F O * Walk-in only. PW to enter is on IG. * Blind Pig originally opened in Chinatown in a larger space but they're now in a more intimate space on Polk. * Blind Pig is under Mins Group (Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon, The Roll, The Buoy, Dento Piano Cafe, Dragon Horse, and more.) * No snacks/food but plenty of food options within walking distance.

    Ah, I wanted to love Blind Pig, but I just couldn't get into it. This San Francisco speakeasy is an…read moreAsian-influenced bar looking to bring Asian flavors and liquors to the bar scene. I think in many ways, Blind Pig just fell a little flat. I would like to say that the service here was amazing. A bartender who sat with you to talk about the menu, the process, and your experience very passionately and intently.  However, I think that the bar program is a little unrefined. Every drink had 10,000 ingredients, and most of them did not work together. If the drink did work together, you just tasted nothing because everything blended together and you couldn't taste any special or fun ingredients.  Unfortunately, I don't think this spot is worth looking for.

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    Pacific Cocktail Haven - Silk Street: Song Gin, amaro, jackfruit-coconut cream, sudachi, longan, pandan - Perfectly balanced, not too sweet

    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    4.5(763 reviews)
    1.1 miUnion Square
    $$

    My wife & I visited SF for the 1st time & stayed at Hotel Emblem next door. We noticed so many…read morepeople coming in to this place we decided to look it up & see what the fuss was about. Seeing that it was named one of the top 50 best bars in North American, we had to check it out! We came in a Thursday night in mid-April about 9:45 PM. They have security outside thar checks IDs & also manages the queue in case the bar gets too crowded. We had no issues getting in, but there were zero indoor seats available - both the bar & table seating. Thankfully, they have a really cozy & well-lit patio area. The waitress let us know that even the outdoor patio has table-side service, so we made ourselves comfortable on the outdoor bench & within seconds she had brought us waters & cocktail menus. Weather outside was really nice, so I'm glad we actually sat outside. Each cocktail is $20, which definitely is a little steep, but I think the creativity, quality, & prestige of being named a top 50 bar supports the price. Each part of the menu is organized by liquor ie whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, etc. We tried 4 drinks total. I only took menu photos of the pages we ordered from but they have a lot more selections. We ordered the Kung Fu Pandan, Silky Street, Rice Rice Baby, & Tropical Gangsta. We had some favorites over others, but all were very well crafted! The drinks came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. The only hiccup was our final drink took quite a while. Turns out the ticket machine malfunctioned & deleted orders put in & caused a back-up. The waitress was so apologetic & ended up comp-ing 2 drinks, which she definitely didn't have to but it speaks volumes to the high standards they hold themselves to & their customer service. Overall, highly highly recommend checking this place out for a fun night out or post-dinner treat! Glad we made the decision to stop in!

    The cocktails here are always so tasty. I love the vast menu and the Asian influence on their…read moredrinks. Street parking but can walk from the Ferry building or other bart stops with enough resolve lol. Bathrooms - 2 single occupant bathrooms in the back. Always clean and big spaces. Service - friendly and attentive. They kept the drinks and water going consistently! Make sure to bring your physical id! They check at the front~

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    Shoji - Uni Amaebi Don: Soy marinaded raw sweet shrimp, santa barbara uni, ikura, soy marinated yolk ($44 +$3 nori)

    Shoji

    4.2(517 reviews)
    1.4 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    Love the unique flavor profiles! I especially liked the chicken sando and the cheesy fries.read more

    This was my top dining experience in San Francisco, and I would HIGHLY recommend everybody to come…read morehere! I took my two friends here for a birthday celebration, and it was so magnificent.  It looks very unassuming from the host stand, but you are transported into a beautiful dining area as you are ushered in. Lush velvet booths, a beautiful mural behind a magnificent bar top, and even perfect table ware!! I love when restaurants pay attention to details. Everything I ordered was delicious. The oysters, uni amaebi donburi (Sea Urchin & Raw Shrimp Rice Bowl), Tom Kha Ceviche, and the chicken egg salad sandwich. The bites were truly so decadent, balanced, and well-executed. The oysters were fresh, plump, and perfectly topped with sweet and citrusy flavors. The bite of the night was the uni amaebi bowl. They load you up on sea urchin, shrimp, and roe. It is bursting with flavor, and paired with PERFECTLY COOKED RICE.  The drinks were also amazing! I got the matcha cocktail and the espresso martini. I mean... phenomenal. Everyone wants to do a matcha cocktail, but I don't think a single bar program is going to put one out as perfect as Shoji's. It's delicate and earthy, and the perfect drink to pair with their menu.  Dessert was also good! Tea-based affogatos. They're fun. Ugh, I want to live in SF just so I can frequent Shoji. I will be back for dinner and to try their day time cafe. Get a reservation if you can, it is so worth it!

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    Shoji - Mocha: Espresso, dandelion chocolate, steamed milk ($6) + Matcha Einspänner: Seion matcha, milk, house sweet cream, kinako ($7)

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    Mocha: Espresso, dandelion chocolate, steamed milk ($6) + Matcha Einspänner: Seion matcha, milk, house sweet cream, kinako ($7)

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