We stopped in for dinner and drinks and the place was packed! As promised in many reviews, we found the ABV Burgers to be excellent and the Fried Chicken Sandwich was just as good. Drinks were delivered quickly, as was our food. This is definitely a fun place for drinks and good food. Once again, our son finds the best spots for drinks, dinner and fun! read more

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Great food and balanced cocktails. I really enjoy the el Tejón. They used to make a gin based drink with saffron in it. It is not on the menu anymore, but I wonder if they would still make it if you asked?! That was my favorite one! read more

I had a deeply uncomfortable experience at ABV that I feel is important to share. During my visit, I tried to calmly express that I felt the staff was treating me differently and that the interaction felt discriminatory. Instead of taking my concern seriously, a staff member responded with the remark: "I will still sleep like a baby tonight." That response shocked me. Regardless of the situation, dismissing a guest's concerns--especially in that manner--felt unprofessional and disrespectful. I left feeling unwelcome, unheard, and embarrassed. read more

Definitely one of the best burgers I've had out here. Next my favorite would be the grilled squid, and then the mushroom. All very good. Came here twice and my favorite stayed the same. They have inside and outside seating which is very nice when it's a beautiful day or if I want to bring my dog to eat with us. Service is quick and drinks are very well made. All in all everything is made with such dedication, it really shows in each dish. read more

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Great restaurant and bar, the atmosphere was great inside the servers were nice and helpful and bar was quick. Great burgers as well

Absolutely amazing food and cocktails in an elegant, albeit somewhat cramped, environment. Try the fermented edamame.

Actually really like this spot. Did not expect the food to be good but i had the ceviche and the cauliflower and they were so good, i was pleasantly surprised. They have a really cool upstairs area and i really liked the vibes also. Friday was getting pretty crowded. Attentive servers who came to check on us few times throughout the night. The chicken chow mein also smells so good, and was pretty good when i tried. read more

Went with friend late night and had a wonderful experience. Group of 5 so all they had was outside seating but there were heaters. They were very kind and accommodating. Food was good. Would definitely visit again. read more

Food is shitty, waiters are rude, really hot inside. Maybe they are having an off night, but really unimpressed.

First time actually sitting at the bar and was great experience:) . The bartenders were very attentive and knowledgeable. The tuna tartar was very tasty and the drinks were great ! read more

The best toast I have ever had in my life. I will be back to try more food items and cocktails. 4 out of 5 cocktails were unique and delicious! Worth every sip. Service was friendly and attentive. Great music, uncomfortable stool chairs, loud but pleasant with friends and that is all that matters!! read more

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Pretty solid drippy burger in a dark setting. Cooked more on the rare side- even in the low light the pink tint could be spotted from 16th street. Ask for extra napkins since you won't see the sauce on your pants till you exit but overall above average SF burger with very average fries. read more

Food, service, and vibe are amazing. What more do I need to say. Because I need more characters in a yelp review - Seating is mostly bar seating, and the burgers will get messy, but so worth. read more

Why am I writing about a burger for a bar? Because it was thaaaat delicious. Fries- perfectly fried with aromas of truffle. Burger - juicy, tender, and balance from the onion, pickles & I appreciate the shaved lettuce too :-) Don't get me wrong, drinks are fantastic too but the burger was so unctuous paired with the drinks. Great place to chill with some friends & catch up. read more

ABV - Burger & fries - soooo delicious!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the only place I know that slices your burger in half for you before it gets to you. It's such a great idea!

Amazing cocktails and delicious burger! I came here with my friends, and ABV is the place to be in the Mission! I found parking at a nearby parking lot, but you can always look for street parking. We were a party of 8, and we had to wait to be seated. We ordered drinks and appetizers while we waited. The ambiance is fun and lively. Perfect for hanging out with friends! I ordered two cocktails: Late Check-Out and Atomic Bomb, which was my favorite! Not too strong but just right, a bit fruity. It was perfect. Once we were seated, I ordered the ABV Burger and that was amazing! It is juicy and flavorful. It is a must have! It also comes with Jalapeño Chips. We had a fantastic time! Can't wait to stop by again read more

ABV - ABV Burger with Jalapeño Chips plus Late Check-Out Cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for a quick cocktail with some friends and the one drink I had really blew me away. I'll definitely be back one day to try more drinks and the food as well; seems like a great spot for friday nights or midday on a weekend. The one drink I had was "Send Noods" which did a really great job of replicating Szechuan sesame noodles - I'd put this up there with my favourite drink from Blind Pig Speakeasy (the Hot & Sour). Great upscale bar to impress your friends with. read more

ABV - Send Noods cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm feeling like The Girl from Ipanema. My boyfriend and I sat at the community tables and chose to side sit (as opposed to sitting across from each other) which is a very silly choice. "Just so you know, if other people need seats they might sit here and you might end up on an accidental double date," our server mentioned. We immediately opened the drink menu to the mezcal page and my boyfriend says about the drink with pickle brine in it, "sounds like all the things I like separately. But I'm gonna try it." We both ended up really liking it. The ambiance was a incredible. From the moment we walked in to the end of the night we were both saying "this is a banger" for every song they played. I also spotted this amazing Night Egg print and I think I need it in my home (see fig. 1) Really, we came for the burger. And the burger delivered. I bet if you ask for this burger medium or well done you should go to the chum bucket instead (reference SpongeBob Wikipedia page). Decided to end the night with some sports betting. Wish someone could give me a straight answer on how long a football game is or whether or not someone would pass to Kittle read more

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ABV has been on my list since a long time. I had the opportunity to visit this bar few days back with my husband on a Friday night. I like the ambience and decor of the bar, it's well lit and has a lot of seating. The lady at the front desk does not seem very friendly unfortunately. Their cocktail menu is quite organised and has a variety of cocktails. Since I am a vodka and gin drinker, I ordered the Mumbai Mule which is one of their popular cocktails and it tasted really good, sweet and strong. My husband ordered the atomic bomb and wasn't very happy with it, had a very citrusy flavour with more ice than the cocktail itself. We also had shrimp tacos, for a bar the food was really good. The service was nothing great, but the servers were friendly and had knowledge about the menu which I appreciate. Overall, a good place for a date night or to come with your friends. read more

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All in all, a nice place to get a craft cocktail. A darkly-lit modern-feeling space with a typical shotgun layout, you can tell it's pricey from the second you sit down and the bartender immediately pours you a glass of ice-free water. I've personally never understood why bars do this, because generally when I go to a bar, I came to get a drink that's specifically NOT water, but I digress. I ordered my usual Lemon Drop, the drink by which I assess how good a bar is, and a young hipster dude got to concocting my beverage. The bar was pretty dead, as it was after 1 am, so my cocktail arrived relatively quickly. The Lemon Drop was delicious, made to my specifications (no sugared rim!) and very well-balanced. My partner ordered an Old Fashioned, and the two of us clinked glasses to each other's health! The one jarring element is that the speakers were blaring old late '60's-early '70's jam band music, with whiny male vocals and screaming guitars. It clashed violently with the overall feel of the bar, and was unpleasant to listen to. The entrance and general bar area are WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE, although would be considerably less-so if all the stools were taken and the space were more crowded. The employees moved some stools at the bar for me unprompted, which I thought was really considerate of them! The back area has more tables in a wider space, so would have a better turn-radius for a larger wheelchair or mobility scooter looking to turn around and leave. I don't know about the accessibility of the bathroom, as I did not use it. Be careful about coming here after 12:30 am looking for a drink. Even though their website maintains that they are open until 2 am every night, the next two times we showed up looking for a cocktail, the bartenders had decided to do last call early and we were out of luck. I enjoyed my cocktail here and will definitely be back. In an area with a lot of nightlife and a lot of rowdier bars, this one sticks out as being a slight bit more sophisticated and has a lower noise level, which is great for talking. read more

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First visited ABV in 2020 when it was on the top 100 bars in the world list. This visit 3 yrs later finds it at #39 on the top 50 bars in North America list. Personally, having been to some of #1-#38...I'd say ABV should be higher on the list. First, upon entering we were greeted immediately by a server telling us where there were available seats and handing us a drink menu. Super friendly and not at all like many of the "top ranked" snob bars (here's looking at you Employee's Only). The cocktail menu is creatively simple and organized in a way to make finding what you like easy. We all were in a mezcal mood so it was Lefty's Highball for all of us. Kendra took our order promptly and the drinks came without a long wait. Highly recommend the Lefty's Highball if you like light and refreshing mezcal drinks. The charred grapefruit tonic is amazing. I asked one of the bartenders about how they liked to use Averno Amaro and we had a nice chat. A few minutes later, Kendra came back and referenced my question about AA, which led to a 15 minute conversation that went from amaro to overall mixology 201 (Kendra could teach the grad-level class--it's my knowledge that kept it more basic). I liked ABV before because the drinks were great. I love it more now because the staff were so friendly, accommodating and informative. Officially my new favorite SFO bar and a top 5 for the US for me. Haven't ever had the food so can't review that, but go for the drinks and the service. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Came back here again for drinks AND food this time. And just like I'd imagine, the food was phenomenal. My favorite was the burger, but the fries with octopus and soft shell crab tacos were tasty, too. The service was super tentative and friendly. The waiter made sure to keep our water glasses full, which I liked :) They have outdoor seating! Highly recommend coming here for a casual dinner on a nice sunny day. read more

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What a great cocktail experience! You know you're in the right place when you allow a bartender to make something you are skeptical of, because you trust in the system! A magical cocktail and a magical place! read more

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Perfect spot on the patio, quick service, friendly staff, great drinks! Food was delicious - try the burger!

ABV is definitely one of the best places to get drinks in the city. We got the atomic bomb and a leftys old fashioned, both of which were amazing. The atomic bomb was perfectly fruity and leftys left an impression like one would expect an old fashioned to. The service was quick, the servers were attentive and very polite. The place can get a little loud and it can definitely be a challenge to find seating at times but, the crowd does keep circulating frequently. read more

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Giving this place one star for a recent experience that was not at all customer friendly. We arrived late to a birthday group, planning just a nightcap. Our group of friends was seated outside at front, and they had been drinking there for a couple of hours already. The two of us went directly inside to the bar to get drinks, but were REFUSED SERVICE because they had already seen us talk to the group at the table. We were told we had to order from that table's server. This we did, only to then also be informed that our bill would be added to the table bill. The waitress refused to take payment for our specific drink order. This is primarily a BAR, is it not? Customers should be able to buy a drink at the bar, and opt out of getting involved in an already large group tab. This bill then ended up coming to about $500, with predictably some confusion as to who had what. The addition of our drinks could only have made this worse, and has now led to some disagreements about who's on the hook for what. I suggest that this establishment should consider allowing customers to buy drinks at the bar in person whenever they want. Personally I would never agree to run a table tab in a bar like that (a rolling group of 10-20 people, and we were not even the last to arrive), but as mentioned we were not there at the beginning of the evening. This is about making life easy for the bar, and not about good service. read more

One of the best bar food I've had in SF. After a long day of work. This is the place that open late and I still can get a good drink and good food. The place located in mission area. We went there around 11 pm and got to sit at the bar , which I really like. The bartender greet us and tell us about the food menu on the board and gave us drinks menu. We ordered Fish Tacos and burger. They were so good!!! The fish taco was crispy and got nice spices in it. The burger was juicy and the chips also good We got 4 cocktails, which I like them all but didn't remember the name. Even though we were late but it was really busy at the bar and inside was also crowded. This place is always a great place to grab a bite to eat at night. Really recommended read more

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Favorite late night bar in the Mission. Ambience is very casual but vibey, dark mood lighting and table top/bar seating. I like this place if you're looking to eat, drink, and socialize. Kitchen closes at midnight for food. Highly recommend for GNOs or date nights too since it's very cozy and intimate setting bar. Service is friendly and fast. read more

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This is my favorite place for a burger and a good vibe. All their food is delicious but the burger is my favorite. They have great cocktails and fantastic service. Bartenders are cool, highly recommend read more

TLDR; Amazing food, cocktails, and atmosphere. Highly recommend it! If you're looking for a restaurant that serves delicious food with an awesome ambiance, ABV San Francisco is the perfect choice. The menu is a mix of traditional American dishes with a modern twist and the food is truly exceptional. My personal favorites were the gulf shrimp tacos, grilled trumpet mushrooms, fried cauliflower and the fried chicken sandwich. They also have a wide selection of hand crafted cocktails. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or something more adventurous, the bartenders at ABV have got you covered. They made something off the menu for me and it was super refreshing and delicious. Overall a great spot and definitely worth a try. read more

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Place w wide variety of drinks and food - only one hard citer option tho, there were more non alcoholic options .Cocktails in my option are too expensive, $18 each. The mushrooms were excellent but the fried cauliflower was way too salty and the server - white girl, tats w hair up, you need to be more attentive, even if you need to pretend or maybe change jobs, her - I dont give a damn & dont bother me attitude needs to say home because nobody wants it. She was so blase, not nice w chip on her shoulder. I can go so many other places in the Mission and spend my money. CC accepted. read more

BLUF: Chill vibes, Fast service, amazing burger (ABV burger), amazing cocktails, $$, NO happy hour Great vibes overall. Highly recommend the ABV Burger, which comes with jalapeños chips. Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. Pairs super well with the Gin and Celery cocktail. Service was excellent. Quick, fast, and super friendly. read more

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This place was jumpin! I was out exploring Valencia St at night and some of the cross streets and I stumbled upon this place at some point. Came in just to check the vibe and it seemed pretty cool so I stayed for a bit. You don't walk up to the bar for a drink, you sit and someone comes and takes your order FYI. It was pretty quick of service too given how busy it was. The cocktails are not cheap but you should already expect that in SF at an establishment with mixologists and not bartenders. The cocktail I had was not my favorite, but that's bound to happen so I need to return and try something different. read more

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After a day at Dolores Park, we decided to walk over and grab some quick bites and drinks at ABV. It was around 6pm on a Saturday , and the place was already packed but we found some seats facing opposite of the bar. DRINKS: We got the Atomic Bomb (pineapple rum, lime, mint, sherry, pineapple) and Gin&Celery. The Atomic Bomb was sweet and refreshing, and overall was a pleasant drink. But the Gin&Celery was by far the more unique of the two. The celery taste is strong and goes surprisingly well with the gin. It's a bit savory and reminds me of fresh pressed green juice. FOOD: We ordered the octopus a la plancha, which comes on a tray with fries, grilled octopus, and a side if aioli dressing. For $17, it was a lot of food and the flavors on the octopus were fantastic. You can taste the lemon and herbs in the dish, which pairs perfectly with the creamy chipotle aioli. We also got the tacos, which were okay. While the shrimp was very fresh, it was something I could probably skip out on next time. Our waiter was super sweet and attentive, and we would definitely come back here for the octopus and Gin&Celery drink again! read more

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Rude ownership. Drinks and food are tasty. The patrons are also pretentious. If you are good at drowning out the snobby people, defiantly worth going for a drink. read more

My local cousin brought us here for cocktails and they were wonderful. Really interesting and balanced. Didn't get any food but I heard it was very good. All pricey but what isn't anymore. Our server was very kind. read more

Food came out quickly and tasted great. The only thing that would make the sandwich better is a crispy bottom bun. Date night/group fun vibes. read more

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Please read my previous review for this to make sense. This is a story of a girl who got got. Part 2 Picked by a friend who lives in town. According to her, this is her favorite bar in all of San Francisco. I was pretty much sold with that recommendation. I knew it wasn't going to disappoint. A good time was about to be had By the time we got here, another friend met with us. She had just come from HH with coworkers down the street. In a way, she was on the same level since she also had a couple of drinks. Claudia picked a perfect place. I was cross faded by the time we sat down so I was ready to keep it going. I had two cocktails here. That's pretty much all I remember. The food here was wow. None were my picks, but all were amazing. The fried cauliflower was a personal favorite. I almost got a second order, but I knew we had a long night ahead of us. Also, I was vetoed by the group so I had no choice. We also got an order of tacos. I only had one. They also got something else, but I tapped out so they ate it all. We stayed here a little longer than the first place since we ate more food. All 4 of us also had 2 drinks each that we sipped on slower than usual. I think I was trying to lean towards being more tipsy since I knew we were going to keep drinking. I was drinking more water than usual since I knew I'd be sticking to sugary cocktails. The service here was right up my alley. The people who checked on us were so funny and chill. Special mention to our server who hooked me up with bandaids that I desperately needed since I was bleeding from a cut. The lady who made sure we were all set cracked a few jokes with us. There's a reason this is Claudia's favorite spot. It would be mine too if I lived here. We were 4 drinks in by the time we left this place and feeling good. On to stop #3 read more

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Came over here after hanging out with a friend at Dolores Park. I remember seeing the Fried Chicken Sandwich when I was browsing the menu awhile ago when I was passing by. Probably the best fried chicken sandwich I had so far. The chicken was tender and buttery. That's what made the sandwich for me. The cocktails are hella good here too. I ordered something from the menu but forgot the name of the drink. All I remember is the bartender mentioned it was made with Japanese Whiskey. It tasted like an old fashioned to me and was just as stiff as one. Overall atmosphere was great too. i remember the bartender mentioned the music changes with how they feel the flow of the restaurant is going. I was here on a late afternoon/early evening Sunday and the chill, golden age hip-hop they were playing in the background fit the mood of the restaurant. I had to say something about the music as I always remember a place with good music. Overall it's pricey but a good place to go to every once in awhile. Great food and great food. The kitchen is open until midnight so this would be a great place to grab food but be warned that it may be crowded and busy around that time. read more

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ABV has been on my radar for a long time. I'm not from SF so I've had very few opportunities to go out in the area, but I made a point to visit ABV during my most recent trip. It's a mainstay in the Mission and while the cocktails aren't super complex with fat washing, molecular gastronomy and tons of infusions, they are approachable and delicious while still being elevated and impressive. It's a hard balance to strike, and ABV does it with ease. And unlike a lot of swankier cocktail bars (which I love too, don't get me wrong) ABV is a chill, warm place to grab a drink and have a bite. Though I've yet to be a "regular" at any bar in my lifetime, I remarked to my husband during our time at ABV that this is the type of place I could totally see myself frequenting on a weekly basis if I lived in SF. It's just got that cozy, friendly vibe, with drinks and food a plenty. We came here at around 8pm, actually on New Years Eve. We had purchased tickets to go to a club later that night, and wanted a laidback venue to start at for casual eats and some good cocktails. ABV fit the bill. They weren't having any special NYE event, so we were able to roll up and grab a few seats at the bar. If I could do it over again, we would've stayed for one more drink. We showed up too early to our later plans, and I much would've preferred to hang at ABV for a while. But alas, we only stayed for two drinks. Still, they were all fantastic and gave us a nice sampling of the menu. I'm a martini girl, so I obviously had to start with the Tangerine Dream (leopold bros. '25' gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, tangerine oil), which is pretty clearly special because of the tangerine oil. A great example of how a simple, subtle variation can make for an interesting and delicious drink. My husband started with the Mumbai Mule (saffron vodka, lemon, ginger, mint, soda), which was super refreshing and a great drink to kick off a long night. For our second round, I got the Lefty's Highball (single village mezcal, orange bitters, lime, charred grapefruit tonic) while my husband got the Seven Fingers (rum, passionfruit, lemon, calamansi liqueur, falernum). The Lefty's Highball was truly a perfect cocktail. I'm a mixology nerd, and I couldn't even tell you why it was so perfect. Refreshing but still interesting and impeccably balanced. Food-wise, ABV has a lot of small bites that you can easily cobble together a meal with. We ordered a solid variety (and maybe one plate too much, but oh well) and it was all delicious. Eats, below: Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms: A Pretty simple preparation but it nicely offset the heavier dishes we ordered. Fried Cauliflower: A I'm not a big fried food gal but these were only lightly battered. Served with a yummy dip. Hit the spot more than I expected them too. Octopus a la Plancha: A- A little octopus and a lot of fries. Could've done with a more favorable ratio but not the worst thing in the world for a long night of drinking. Gulf Shrimp Tacos: A+ Very very yummy. I didn't realize the shrimp would be fried, but it was subtle -- less fried than the cauliflower. I hadn't eaten shrimp tacos in a while and these were excellent foray back into the taco life. Meat and cheese plate (two meats, one cheese -- three of $24): A We had the two salamis and a semi-soft cheese. Sadly they were out of the cheddar that we wanted but what we got was still solid. Served with otherworldly stone-ground mustard (I know how silly that sounds, but just trust me), tasty jam and butter. Lastly, just a general shoutout to the staff here. Everyone was super friendly, attentive, generous and personable. That's just about all you can ask of an establishment. ABV is doing everything right, which is probably why it's been around for as long as it has. read more