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    3.5 (499 reviews)
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    Very loud
    DJ
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Angelica O.

    I use to come here as newly 21 girl and wow has it changed! its so grown up now. I know I came to a yelp event so it's completely a different vibe but you can tell that skylark has changed. When skylark came up on my yelp elite page I couldn't have clicked on the button faster to come a review and see the vibes. thank you ok parking is just as awful as I remember so I took a uber in, not to bad. As soon as I walked in Dominic was there to welcome you in. Super nice and friendly. Dominic mentioned that the food was going to start to be served so line up soon. I did and I was glad for that tip because the line got long. The food was pupusas from panchitas (that's right next door). Food was great and good portions. The bar tenders were super nice and I even got to talk to them afterwards. oh! having London there (tequila info cazadores) was so perfect! all the swag and the smooth tequila shot! so knowledgable that I walked away feeling like we did a tequila tasting. such a fun vibe the drinks were good but I always wish they gave them out in taster sizes so I could taste more of them and not get stuck with the ones I didn't like. I did see that the use and lychee were a crowd fav. I tried main squeeze 10/10 lovers lane 6/10. can't wait to come back on a weeknight to see it live and in action. thank you

    Rachel Q.

    We held a private event at Skylark - a surprise engagement party for my brother. Everything went smoothly. The bar owners were kind and very accommodating. They helped us with last minute tools that we didn't know we needed during set-up. They also allowed our caterer to do a site tour several weeks prior to the event. This was very helpful to our caterer to plan set-up for 150 people. They also have a DJ equipment onsite which our DJ was able to easily used. This place has been around and the owners have down a pretty modern renovation. Oh and drinks were top notch. I highly recommend this place for future private events.

    Jack Frost
    Jade L.

    This is a fun and lively space in the Mission to come for cocktails, and it was decorated festively for the holidays. I recently came here for a happy hour event and tried the Jack Frost and Ube Daiquiri drinks. They were extra sweet and tasted like drinkable desserts. I think classic cocktails that are less sweet would be better, but the holiday menu of cocktails were fun to try and cheers with new friends.

    Caio Cesar C.

    I'd like to share the great experience that we had with Dave and Skylark. Since the beginning Dave was very attentive to details and available to let us come visit the place and answer to our questions. He's staff was AMAZING, super polite and caring. The place is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. There's a lot of place to sit, we had a great experience using the projectors to show pictures and the dj equipment. My husband and I celebrated our wedding with a private event for family and friends. They came from across the country and were so impressed with the place. Thank you for helping the best day of my life be so memorable. We appreciate you.

    Emily F.

    My friends and I had such a fun time at Skylark. The staff and service was so attentive, kind, and accommodating. They frequently checked in on us and were very thoughtful when asking what type of chaser we wanted. The ambiance felt very safe, friendly, and fun! We did end up going a bit earlier in the night, I mean around 11 PM. So not that early lol, but I will say the later it got into the night the more packed the bar became! The owner Kim and her husband were truly great hosts and I have really enjoyed my interactions with Kim so far. I met her husband briefly and he also seemed very nice. He went out of his way to say hello and make sure we were enjoying our night! I brought some of my friends to Skylark, also the pictures on Yelp and Insta made the environment look so fun! People were very respectful around us and the DJ played fun music. We had a bottle of tequila and we definitely had a good night! They also brought out a sign for us and a sparkler which was SO fun. I was kinda surprised and I didn't prepare the message on the sign but my friend picked a good saying. All in all I definitely want to go back! Such a fun time and friendly atmosphere.

    $5 well shots and beers on HH
    Chris W.

    I came with a group of 6 people to watch the niners playoff game and indulged in their happy hour specials (maybe too much). $2 tacos and $5 well shots and beers. The bar works pretty fast and was attentive. It got pretty busy as the game went on but ordering wasn't an issue so big shout to the bartenders. They have security and do pat downs for guys. For food, we ordered tacos (chicken, beef, or steak) and fries ($5). Everything was made fresh. My only complaint is that the ordering system is kind of confusing. We order at the bar and then someone brings the food in from outside to the bar. Then the bartender flags down whoever ordered the food. The orders have numbers so I'm not sure why they don't call out the orders. The food ultimately arrives hot and tasted great. I'll be back for another game or HH.

    Claudia M.

    New management, new Skylark! Despite being a popular spot, Skylark hasn't always had the best reputation. But it's under new management and has been newly renovated. It looks great inside! I stopped in to try their holiday drinks, something they've never had and is great to see. The space is decked out in holiday decor and the staff was in the spirit. I tried: Polar Espresso Martini (8/10), Like A Red Nose Mule (9/10), and Dusse Eggnog (9/10), the eggnog was definitely my favorite. It was a weeknight and pretty chill but I know they usually get pretty busy and have great music. Nice to see this place under new management. Excited to visit again!

    DIY Cocktail
    Kyla Patricia A.

    We did the DIY cocktail experience and it was lovely!! The bartender was so sweet and helpful. I love how you could add as many toppings and customize how sweet you liked your drink. The music choice was also very good! This is my second time her and I would love to come back!

    Sex on the beach with una vodka
    Anthony H.

    Drinks were great especially the sex on the beach with the rose vodka. Really adds something to the drink. Service was fast when I was there. I love the bar/dance club vibe. The music was great but kept at a level great for both socializing and dancing. The pink theme is awesome too.

    Cool dj
    Baris B.

    Cozy bar with nice staff and drinks. We did the Ferris Wheel presentation which was fun and unique. When crowded, it can get loud. It's a nice place to have drinks but not so much to catch up with friends. They also hosted the Yelp Women History month event, which was great. Location is amazing too. Next to lots of other bars and food options.

    Paul R.

    I went to skylark for a comedy show that they have on wends nights now. It's great - they have $2 tacos, $5 beers and $5 shots - is a great deal. Staff for the show and at the bar was both nice.

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    4.3(455 reviews)
    0.4 miMission
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    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.

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    4.7(188 reviews)
    1.5 miLower Nob Hill
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    This place has risen in the ranks of my fave cocktail bars in SF. Recently tried to go to Elements…read moreonly to discover it was closed or at least closed to additional patrons 45 minutes before closing so made our way to a couple other bars instead, including Blind Pig. It takes a lot for me to consider a return visit to a cocktail bar. Most of the time, I just begrudgingly go along with my friends to a mediocre bar, but Blind Pig is a place I would enthusiastically return to again and again. I first got the namesake cocktail: Blind Pig. It was incredibly well-balanced, and the flame presentation upon arrival was an epic mini show. Later during last call, I decided to risk it all and roll the dice to order from the secret menu. I rolled a 5, which got me a wine & Japanese beer concoction with Sichuan peppercorn. Totally feel like this cocktail was made for me, as I rep the 川渝 region. The drink was strong, but that made it all the better. Can't wait to come again and explore more of the menu behind the password-protected iykyk entrance.

    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.

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    4.5(764 reviews)
    1.8 miUnion Square
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    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!

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

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    4.2(522 reviews)
    1.9 miFinancial District, SoMa
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    My fiancé and I visited Shoji on a Sunday morning around 11, and it was an exceptional experience…read morefrom the moment we walked in. The space has such a strong first impression--polished, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, with the feel of a boutique hotel café tucked into the city. The front counter makes it easy to order quickly, and even though the place has a lot of energy, the service was fast, friendly, and very well organized. Our drinks were ready in about five minutes, and every single one was excellent. You can tell Shoji puts real intention into the drink program--the flavors were balanced, the presentation was beautiful, and everything felt elevated without being overdone. It is the kind of place where even a simple coffee or matcha feels special. I also loved that there are different areas to enjoy depending on your mood. The back patio is bright, open, and beautifully lit, making it a great spot to sit and relax. Inside, the darker, more intimate seating area has a cozy, quiet, almost hidden-gem feeling that would be perfect for a date or a slower morning coffee. The contrast between the quick-service front and the more atmospheric seating areas makes the whole place feel very well thought out. Shoji is easily one of the best coffee experiences I've had in San Francisco. I'm honestly surprised there isn't already more than one location, because this concept could be a huge hit throughout the city. Great service, beautiful design, fast execution, and truly exceptional drinks. We will absolutely be back.

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