Such a Nostalgic place. We stopped by after a wedding for their Famous Irish Coffee…read more It did not disappoint.. Thankyou for continuing on with this long ti.e traditional drink. It was agreat end to a really happy day.

Ambiance GREAT! Damn the bartenders are SAVAGE! They basically hate anyone that isn't a regular!…read moreWent yesterday and a slender bald guy was ours mid day. He was so taken aback. Asked, if I could have an Irish coffee to go "iced" ( they have a TO GO menu outside listed) It was 78F, I guess I had to acquiesce to the man's wishes. Hot...to go! Went again tonight (9/7) Steven was the guy I got! He said "Labor day weekend is full of amateurs" Man...They are paying your bills! When did this area become NYC? I am not from SF. I am a bartender in San Diego. I, understand your frustration and you have worked there for 5 years. We all know why we get into this business, with that being said... Deciding, to $hit on anyone that could hear you is atrocious and maybe it's time for half of those old timers to retire. This is only my experience from the bar top. Kind of made me sad as they forgot why they chose this profession. Clearly, they have lost that and have become jaded.

Great experience for a beautiful view of the Bay along with some great drinks. We enjoyed a…read moreHurricane and an Espresso Martiki at the bar with a corner seat that had a crystal clear view of Alcatraz. Our bartender was Scarlett, she was the biggest sweetheart! Thank you!

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.

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!

STOP. DROP. EAT…read more This place is an absolute gem. Food: We started with the clams and mussels, and they were phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and soak every last bit of that broth up with the bread--you won't regret it. Don also surprised us with complimentary scallops, and wow... next-level fresh. Some of the best seafood I've had. Drinks: Hands down the best margaritas I've had in California so far. I also watched Don make a Bloody Mary, and it was like watching someone craft a work of art. Every ingredient was intentional, and you could tell it was made with genuine care. Service: This deserves to be at the top because it's what made the experience unforgettable. Halfway through our meal, I realized my incredible bartender was actually the owner. Don is one of the most humble, genuine, and welcoming people you'll ever meet. His sons and daughter all work in the restaurant, and there's even a photo on the wall of his great-grandfather smoking a cigar while cooking crabs. This isn't just a restaurant--it's generations of family, tradition, and passion served on every plate. You can feel the heart behind this place the moment you walk in. Thank you, Don, for the outstanding hospitality, the amazing conversation, and a meal we'll be talking about for a long time. We'll definitely be back.

(3/5) I've been coming to this restaurant for many years,…read moreand this was the first visit that left me disappointed. Overall, the food was good, and the service was okay. However, the clam chowder tasted much more like potato chowder than clam chowder, with very little clam flavor. The bread was served warm, but it quickly became chewy, which made it seem like it had been heated in a microwave rather than baked fresh. What stood out the most was the condition of the restaurant. It looked run-down, dated, and, unfortunately, not very clean. After many years of enjoying this place, this was the first time I noticed how much it seems to have declined. I hope management takes the time to refresh the restaurant and improve the overall cleanliness because it has always been one of my go-to spots, and I'd like to see it return to the quality it once had.

Classic SF restaurant with reminiscing of a mafia movie scene...Old school servers with slick back…read morehair taking your order created the perfect waterside dining vibe...excellent service... - "Lazy Man's" Cioppino: most delicious all around in my humble opinion. Easily rivals and beats the "Uncle's spot" from the central coast. I never knew I need pre peel Dungeness crabmeat in my life. Perfectly blends w/ scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and market fish, served in "Mama" Scoma's tomato broth. A perfect seafood mouthful of happinesss..... -Calamari Fritti: was delicious and an excellent starter. Batter and fried to perfection. House tartar sauce complimented the tentacles perfectly. -Beer Battered Fish 'N' Chips - took a bite or two from the kid's meal.... we both agreed, it was that good.... -Organic Beet Salad (GF V) - No comments....LOL...J/K...wifey said it was good.... -Smoked Maple Old Fashioned: where's the smoke...tasted good, but didn't see nor tasted the smoke...had to order a 2nd to confirm there was no smoke...LOL -VERDICT: I guess I been missing out as I just "POP-my-Scoma's Cherry"......will for sure be back

The pasta I ordered wasn't fully cooked, and no one came to check on it--I was very disappointed…read more The service was merely average, but considering that most of the staff were older, I didn't mind the occasional oversight and ended up leaving a generous tip. The atmosphere is great, and there are many historical photos on the walls.

fun neighborhood bar, great Irish coffees! A lot of regulars .and a friendly atmosphere. Old school…read morebar that's been around a long time. I will be back.

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.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at blue mermaid. I live in the…read moreneighborhood and often take visitors here for a quick eat. I've only had the burger and clam chowder. The burger was very yummy and cooked well. I've had it twice now and both times were good. The chips were also super good. The clam chowder did run very salty. Which was disappointing being so close to the water, but it happens. I do think there may be other places that are better in that department. Service was great and they were very attentive. The restaurant does sit behind a couple buildings so you don't get a lot of sunlight, especially during the cooler evenings. However they have a ton of heaters and it does help a little. 9/10.

Sunday Brunch Day with Mina…read more Blue Mermaid Executive Chef Amod Singh Server - Martin, he is so friendly and so helpful in making our order to meet out diet needs. Especially for Mina. Bloddy Mary - Extra Spicy Mimosa - Orange Juice Soft Scramble Egg Soft Scramble Egg White Sour Bread Toast Side Bowl Crab Meet Fruit Bowl They inside seating and out door too. Beautiful design and a great kitchen. I love the outdoor. So relaxing with a slightly breeze. This place is in the old Del Monte Cannery. A must try.

Pub Crawl #3 Dark…read more Divey. Unpretentious. The place instantly brought to mind the classic TV show Cheers (1982-1993), where a tight-knit group of regulars gathered night after night at their local bar. This was our last stop of the night. We grabbed seats at the bar, surrounded by customers who all seemed to know one another. One friendly guy--there alone--struck up a conversation with the bartender and soon with us, too. The bartender poured us a shot of... well, I'm still not sure what it was--something my partner ordered. She filled it past the line on the glass, which impressed me. No fancy cocktails here, so I went for a margarita. People drifted in and out, most of them exchanging greetings and stories--clearly regulars. "Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came You wanna be where you can see (ah-ah) Our troubles are all the same (ah-ah) You wanna be where everybody knows your name" - Cheers Theme Song

Showed up at 11:45am on a Friday during the World Cup. They were closed. No lights, doors locked…read more Walked across the street to La Rocca's. They were open and a big crowd started forming around noon for World Cup games. Then a bunch of ladies on a scavenger hunt ran in, did tequila shots then ran out. Will be back to La Rocca's again soon. Fun bar. International lost out. Plus La Rocca's takes credit cards.

Cool vibe, cool decor, cool bartenders, cool music, great cocktails…read more Had espresso martinis. Truly loved the neighborhood feel of this bar.

Has been on my list for a while every since they opened and I was glad I got to check it out. Came…read morefor one round of drinks after dinner. It was a weekday and the bar was slammed. I think it was all one big group as at one point, everyone left all at once. Loud music, electric with energy, cool vibes with open windows peering out into the street. A bit too loud personally as I felt like I had to scream or lean in to hear my friends. Only one bartender working during this rush which was wild to me as the man was making like 6 drinks at one time and had them all ready together. My cocktail was a riff on a granny smith apple which was really refreshing. My friends also got the bar's version of an espresso martini as well as a watermelon cocktail, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Beautiful intimate venue. Affordable shows…read more Been coming here since the Mission location. They speakers aren't on blast unlike other venues where you need ear plugs.

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...