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    Rite Spot Cafe

    3.6 (158 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Burgers, Music Venues
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Gene X.

    Food review only since we're all under quarantine and I haven't been to Rite Spot before... I've always liked the neon sign for Rite Spot and during quarantine I saw they were open for takeout for food, drinks and cocktails and I had a burger craving so I decided to try out theirs. I got a straight up cheeseburger which was big and tasty and got tater tots as my side. Was perfect for my dinner after a long bike ride and I am excited to try other things from Rite Spot while we're on lockdown. They are super friendly and it's easy and safe to pickup there so definitely another local business we should all be supporting during these crazy times! Looking forward to trying a pizza of the day soon. Right now their hours are Tues-Sat 5-8:30pm and they are pretty good at updating the menus on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ritespot/posts/?ref=page_internal

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    Adam X.

    Best dive bar in SF. Great bartenders and servers (Jessica Michelle Christina Katy Deborah Alicia), great cook (Jorge) whose been there 20 years, great food, specials, well priced drinks, and fun live music every night they're open (Tue-Sat). It's off the beaten track, and a jewel of the city.

    Elaine F.

    Live music (!) in an old fashioned and cozy pub bar restaurant with wooden furniture and white table cloths. Good selection of comfort food, good deals, reasonably priced. Street parking in an artsy district.

    Fiona L.

    We didn't want our Sunday night to end. On a comedy website, a comedy show was listed for tonight at the Rite Spot. Sure, why not. Parking was super easy, but all street parking. From the outside, appearances look dull. A dive bar, if I say. Casual attire, no need for the fancy suits and dresses. The inside looks a lot better than the outside. Especially their bathrooms. Yes, BATHROOMS. CLEAN ones. :) Show starts at 8. We come 30 minutes early. We'll just find a table and drink our way through. The place is fairly small, a good classroom size that fits 40 people. On Sundays, no food. Drinks was your standard beer, wine and cocktails. The price was a little higher than I expected. I assume they had to spike up the prices for accommodating the Comedy shows. Let the show begin! Place was 75% full. The MC introduces each comedian, with 5 total. It was a bit dry in the beginning and it started to pick up. It was really funny and going uphill until it hit a stalemate. The jokes began to be redundant. Thankfully the last two people brought me back to life again. No cover. What more could you ask for some jokes and dranks? Sunday was a special night. Otherwise, a weekly show every Monday night.

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    Drinks were still very reasonably priced, my Rite Spot Veggie Burger (with peppers, onions, cheddar, and a huge heap of fries) was outstanding for a mere $7.

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    My friend and I were in the union square area around St. Patrick's Day and were initially going to…read morego to Harlan Records, but saw a massive rollicking crowd outside celebrating St. Patrick's Day, and wanted to go somewhere quieter instead. Luckily, my friend had already been to Iron Horse Cocktails, and suggested we go there instead. Walking down the alleyway it is located in was a nice getaway from the otherwise hectic union square atmosphere. Walking in was also a neat experience that felt like we were stepping out of the city into a tiny pub. We also really liked the atmosphere inside and the cozy upper floor that had an interesting mix of old paintings and woodwork, creating an eclectic feel. I got the We've Got the Beet cocktail with mezcal, beet reduction, ginger, fresh citrus, thyme and firewater bitters. I love mezcal's smoky flavors and was drawn to the combination of ginger, citrus and mezcal flavors in the drink. The cocktail was very good and had a nice smokiness from the mezcal, along with the kick from the ginger and zest from the citrus, creating a refreshing and tasty drink. My friend got the About Thyme, with gin, blackberry liquor, black pepper thyme syrup and fresh citrus. We both really liked his drink as well, which had an interesting kick from the black pepper thyme syrup that offset the gin and blackberry liquor nicely. While we only had time to grab a drink each, we were both very happy with the drinks and would definitely come back the next time we're in the area.

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    Harlan Records - Monkey 47 Gin w/ lemon twist ($17) + Fernet Neat ($9)

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    4.5(137 reviews)
    1.9 miUnion Square, Financial District
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    Tucked away in a quiet alley, Harlan Records is the kind of place you'd walk right past if you…read moredidn't know better. There's zero hint from the outside about what's waiting behind that door and that's part of the magic. Inside? Total vibe. Moody, trendy decor, shelves of great vinyl, solid drinks. It feels like the kind of spot you accidentally stay at way longer than you planned. Greg, our bartender, was fantastic. Friendly without being over the top, and he even gave us bar recommendations all over SF, which was a nice bonus. We ordered the Mi Sharona and the El Mariachi. The Mi Sharona leaned a little sweeter than I usually go for but it was still really good. The El Mariachi, though, was the winner: just the right amount of spice, subtle and balanced, not overpowering the drink at all. Love this spot.

    Harlan Records is awesome, the kind of spot where you walk in for "just one record" and leave…read morequestioning your financial discipline. Great selection, curated taste, and that warm vinyl energy that hits different. Whether you're into deep cuts or 90s/2000s R&B bangers (yes please), they've got gems waiting to be discovered. Staff is knowledgeable without being pretentious, big win. Low key, it's the perfect pregame before heading to a cigar bar and grill. Grab a record, set the vibe, then go enjoy the night feeling cultured and slightly cooler than you were an hour ago. Support local. Spin vinyl. Repeat.

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    Harlan Records Sundays Are Dead Grateful Funk Fest 8/31/25

    Harlan Records - Mi sharona left. El mariachi right

    Mi sharona left. El mariachi right

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    The St. Regis Bar - Grand Deluxe

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    4.1(177 reviews)
    1.7 miSoMa, Financial District
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    An upscale bar in a beautiful, fancy 5-star hotel in the heart of San Francisco. I love the…read moreinterior designs and furniture. Saw a lot of people sitting at the table and sofa area ordering high tea, probably will comeback to give it a try someday but my visit was short and headed straight up to the bar. Bar setup was bright and nice, you can definitely have a lot of aesthetic pictures taken at this place. Their bar menu have a lot to offers, I saw some cocktails with gold flakes and even caviar, of course those come with the $$$ price tag lol. Should have tried their specialty cocktail but since I was in a hurry my visit at the bar was quite short, only 15-20mins before I headed out but the service was friendly, our bartender know we were short on time so he quickly made an Espresso Martini and Tropical Sunshine for us. The drinks were well-made and enjoyable, but next time I will definitely order items from the specialty cocktail!

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