I love places where the bartenders can craft you a cocktail based on what you are feeling that day. At Combstock, it's the Barkeep's Whimsy option. I said I wanted fruity, sweet and I like mojitos and the bartender made me just that. At $13 a drink, it is pretty costly, but it's a good splurge once in a while when they make it well. This place also has a dimly lit atmosphere and live jazz playing which is cool. Overall, chill place to listen to music, hang out and grab a drink of your choice. read more

Comstock Saloon - Barkeep's choice - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow went to this establishment after dinner for a nightcap,big mistake this place has a terrible rude bartender doesn't have a way to talk to customers and was so unprofessional read more

My friends surprised me with a lovely brunch at this place and it did not disappoint. It is situated in the area of North Beach and Chinatown area so parking can sometimes be difficult. It's in a corner with major traffic coming from all sides of the intersection; loud but the atmosphere of tall, historical buildings takes that away. The eating area adjacent to the bar is fairly small which was somewhat difficult to accommodate a large party. The staff sat us at the corner which were all able to squeeze in; 8 adults and 2 children. It was a tight space but we made it work. The food was playful but definitely delicious! 1. Breakfast poutine: tasty but was easily overpowered with pepper from the gravy. 2. 5-spice churros: delicious especially with the sauces. 3. Garlic-miso tater tots: probably my favorite because it was so simple but still flavorful. 4. Ham & Fontina Croque Madame: hubby had this and it was so pretty. The presentation was amazing and the flavors itself was as great. This would be a choice for anyone wanting lots of define flavors in their food. 5. Comstock Burger with the au jus: I had this, boring me. It was okay as I didn't feel it was out of this world. The au jus did nothing for my burger as it was a bit on the salty side. Would I recommend this burger? I would have to say no. Try the other dishes as they were unique and memorable. The staff were great here, attentive and helpful. Food for the most part were delicious and we definitely would not hesitate to come back to taste other food in their menu. read more

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Old school saloon feel with great cocktails and elevated pub food. Both the burger and homemade sausage are off the chain. Live music playing from upstairs. Great place to take a date or out of towners. read more

Comstock Saloon - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food and drinks!! Awesome live band ! Will definitely be going back ! Get the steak and burger !

After driving around SF deciding on where to grab a bite, I am SO glad I stumbled upon Comstock. When we walked in, it was crazy busy, and we were still greeted instantly and immediately seated. The man who seated us was so awesome. He was super nice and when we had a question about the menu (which kind of fruit was on the beet salad, which is apparently a pineapple-guava), he was super helpful and informative. The menu was a little limited, especially for a vegetarian. It looked like they took a few menu items off for the night because the one we were given was different than the one outside of the restaurant. We ended up ordering the brussels sprouts, beet salad, oysters, and the falafel balls. LOVED everything, especially their oysters! Only complaint is that the falafel balls tasted like cinnamon, which was a little strange. The tzaziki and cauliflower it came with were delicious though. I was seriously amazed how awesome the service was here. This place was filled with people and we still had about 3 people checking in on us, making sure our drinks were filled and to see if we needed anything. The best part? The music!!! They had a live band playing in a room above that overlooks the restaurant. The band was great and it was so cool to have a show while we were eating dinner. ABSOLUTELY will be returning! read more

Beautiful old wooden bar; professional bartenders; sophisticated cocktails, and a great jazz band. What's not to like?

Lovely time! Great service, yummy drinks and friendly staff. I made a reservation for a group of 8 and we really enjoyed the parlor space.

I came to Comstock Saloon to try the boujee $20.00 mozzarella stick (more like log) complete with caviar, saffron aioli and get this 24k gold leaf. It's an epic stick and worth every flippin penny, my only wish is that it came with an equally boujee side of Ranch ffs, but left seriously loving the Eggs on Eggs which are likely the prettiest flippin deviled eggs one will ever eat and they are tasty to boot. Wasn't a huge fan of the service (it was lackluster at best) and the miso tater tots could have/ should have been better. Fun spot for a snack! read more

Loved this spot! Live jazz music floating down from the 2nd floor, a real speakeasy vibe and great drinks. Bartenders were friendly but not intrusive. I got the pisco punch, my friend got the "bartenders whimsy" where the bartender makes whatever they want, both had great flavor! Would definitely come back here again. read more

Happy Hour Special: whiskey bourbon and a short Anchor Steam ($12). My girlfriend had the drink. It was great, I know it had citrus in it, maybe some ginger and bourbon. Whatever it was--it was great ($7). My girlfriend and I were going to a show shortly after, so we didn't want to load I want food. But the fries looked great, and so are the chips. The food is (mostly) priced fair. A couple things are ambitious, like their $17 hamburger. But most of the small and medium-size plates are between $7 and $12 The staff here was great too. Very real people, but everybody was on top of their game. It's nice to see a local swanky pub in San Francisco. Had a great time. Would totally come back. read more

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The live music is so nice. Go & try a few of their specialty drinks and ask the bartender to surprise you for one of them, they make them good read more

So impressed with this place--its ambiance, service and drinks! As it was a short walk from Cotogna, we decided to have our post-dinner drinks here and we were not disappointed. If you want to get a booth, a chaise or a high top table, you'll have to ask the hostess for assistance. All the tables were occupied when we got there, but we didn't wait long to get a high top table in their smaller (but brighter) room. Check out both rooms as they have lots of vintage details that they've preserved! Carrying on with the evening's Italian theme, I ordered an Americano (it's Negroni week!). I needed something less boozy as I needed to drive us home. I've also started a love affair with Campari this past year, and I've come to appreciate that signature bitter flavor. My husband had a glass of Prosecco which is good for any occasion! Everyone was really friendly here, from the hostess to the servers, to the bartender. Great place to people watch too from their corner bar! They didn't have live music yet, but it sure is another good reason to come here. read more

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There's only one thing I hate more than jazz music and that's live jazz music... and guess what? They've got that here. Or at least they did when my party of 5 came a few Saturdays ago for dinner. To be honest, my time at Comstock was probably the first time I wasn't totally annoyed by having to hear jazz music while I'm doing something that I otherwise love (eating + drinking). The really good news was that the band is located on the second level of the place so they're out of site and because the place is already so loud, you can barely hear anything to be distracted by. With that, I will give them props that for a jazz hater like myself, this was the least offensive jazz music I've been acquainted with probably ever. What I did find to be turn off was that after the band stopped playing (which might as well have just been from someone's ipod since you can't see them from the lower level we were seated and it's fairly hard to hear with the general saloon noise and all), someone from the band went around to every table and seat with a jar to basically panhandle for tips as we ate our meal. It was strange and kind awkward and with a place as small as Comstock is, seems odd to even allow that because how much are they really going to collect in return for interrupting diners and just generally being uncomfortable. I don't know how often this occurrence is, so I'm going to give the benefit of doubt and go with an over-star rating because the service, atmosphere, and food otherwise were very good. I loved my wine and I got to try my first bourbon-soaked cherry. The menu was super San Francisco, with not a huge number of options, high-quality ingredients and more than casually priced dishes. I'd chowed down on some dive bar cheese and Ritz crackers as my pre-game so I wasn't super hungry, but did order the 'bucket of shrimp', which was exactly that- a big bucket full of ice chips with 6 shrimps hanging over the edge accompanied by 2 lemon slices and a side of cocktail sauce. It was shrimp - nothing much to report there. It was exactly as I ordered though I kind of wished I'd put the $15 that the shrimp bucket cost towards a real meal because the stuff my dining partners got looked far heartier and flavorful, further proving that all my regrets in life are food based. I'd love to come back on a regular, non-jazz weeknight for a drink and perhaps some food that doesn't come in a bucket for my next trip because I think they might def have it going on here. read more

Comstock Saloon - Bucket of shrimp. - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Your jalapeno corn fritters saved you, Comstock Saloon. Otherwise you would've had 1 measly star. And I would've had to badmouth you all over town, but I can't. Because of your fritters. Coworkers and I were hungry and wanted a drink after work on a Friday. We walked to Enrico's only to find that there was a private event going on, and that they wouldn't be open til 8:30. 8:30!! It was only 5:30, and we wanted fuud. Stat. So we walked around the corner and saw a few empty tables at Comstock Saloon, a place none of us had ever been. We were seated right away after telling the host that we were expecting 4-6 people (there were only 2 of us at first). He said sure, and then gave us a table for 4, telling us that he could add on chairs later. Happy hour drink special was $6 for a beer and shot, but they only had 3 choices. The two of us ordered drinks: a South Side (like a very minty mojito) for her and a Pisco Punch for me. We were joined shortly by two others, and one had a Sierra Nevada and the other a Grey Goose Pineapple. All the drinks (besides the beer) were really, really, REALLY strong. Ick. We're no strangers to alcohol, but none of us could handle my Pisco Punch (which, when made correctly, is very delicious). Even the Grey Goose Pineapple was primarily vodka. When another person showed up, we pulled a chair from the neighboring table, which was empty. A few minutes later, the host came back to tell us that we couldn't just start pulling chairs because there would be none for the other table. Um, okay.. like you have no other chairs for the invisible people? Awesome. We decided to order the jalapeno corn fritters, and there were about 6 in each order. Fried to perfection and drizzled with lime juice, they were heavenly with the way-too-strong drinks. Two of my coworkers ordered another drink, and after they didn't show up for 20 minutes, we asked a different waiter, who was bringing a drink for someone else, where ours were. He asked us when we ordered it, to which we responded, "20 minutes ago." "They're coming out." "Can you please check on it for us? It's been 20 minutes and we haven't gotten the drinks." "Once we put it in the computer it's made." "Well, we feel like this is a valid concern - we have been waiting 20 minutes for two drinks." "Look. There are 10 of us bartenders and we're trying to make drinks for 50 people." And with that, he walked away. Excuse me?? No, you are not trying to make drinks for 50 people ALL AT ONCE because the tables aren't even filled up. And what is WITH THE ATTITUDE? We decided to order another thing of fritters, plus the pig in a biscuit, and the Picnic Plate, which consisted of toasted bread, some ham, a bean salad, "cole slaw," a small scoop of pate, and three cherries. Luckily these came out pretty quickly. After the two drinks finally arrived, we noticed that one of them was in a smaller glass than the other one, yet they were charging the same price. Another coworker ordered another drink, and again it took more than 15 minutes, and we had to flag down another waiter to get the status check. The host came back and told us that we couldn't keep pulling chairs (there were 6 of us now), even though the waitress gave us an extra one. We told him that there was no one at the other table, and that one of us would be leaving soon, so the other table could have the chair back. The host kept giving us attitude about not taking another chair. LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER CHAIRS, SRSLY? The picnic plate was probably the worst thing I had in a long time (next to the time I found dead moths in my box of cereal that had been opened for a few months). The bread slices were small, the ham was overly cured and tasted like a way-too-salty prosciutto, and the cole slaw was pretty much a very sour, salty cabbage. The bean salad lacked flavor, and seriously, three cherries? I didn't bother eating them. I peaced out of here before the bill arrived (don't worry, I paid my share!) and decided that I would never, ever come back, except maybe to order some fritters to-go. NONE of us could finish my drink because it was so awful - way WAY too strong. Everyone else's drinks were overly strong too, but not as strong as mine. I hate leaving anywhere unsatisfied to that extent, because in this case, it wasn't just the drinks and some of the food that sucked, it was the service too. Completely and utterly disappointing for such a cute little place. read more

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Pisco punch was refreshing for a warm, sunny day. A shot in a mini, boot-legged glass with a pint of beer for happy hour and Saint Patty's day! Cheers to that. Lovin' the vibe and speakeasy vibes here. Drinks with top notch bar bites for the win! read more

They do make bars like this anymore more... oh wait, they do, as Comstock is modern, alcohol-soaked proof! The saloon is a throwback to the Barbary Coast (it's named in honor of the Comstock Lode), and that's reflected in everything from the decor (is that a piano up top?) to the cocktails and fare. Take, for instance, my recent visit this Saturday, when a pal and I enjoyed a classic martini made with ever-loving perfection by Jeff Hollinger. Yes, that's the guy who made Absinthe famous, and he's now turned up as a co-partner in this establishment. Translation: You want a serious drink. Step inside, son! While we didn't sit down for a full meal, we snacked, and if our cheddar crackers with pepper jelly and pickled eggs on rye toast were any indication, the food could quite possibly parallel the drinks, which believe you me, is no small achievement. Next time, look for me at the bar, or perhaps tucked away in a booth, waiting for my own mining fortunes to pay off. read more

Love this little place!! Came here on a Saturday afternoon just for a drink and maybe a light snack and we were fortunately accommodated right away! They sat us down on a table that had a reserve sign on it. We ordered two drinks and some oysters and boy were they good! Freshest oysters ever and the drinks were made so that when the ice melts, the flavor doesn't :) read more

Comstock Saloon - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A Bourdain recommendation and came extremely crowded. So everyone agrees, this place is pretty damn cool. The Live Band in the balcony, like the icing on the classic cake. Cocktails none the less. The scenery, the menu, the cocktails and crowd. It's the experience and you get it when you order the sipper of your choice. I had a drink I thought called the Country Life, yet we mighta switched at that time, the other being just as tasty. Either way, classy cocktails done right. Order up and hit the road like Bourdain in the Layover. Cause it's like that and that's the way it is. Huh, read more

This was not my scene... SF is stocked with old-tyme hipster joints, speak-easy types, and vintage saloons. I am not sure about this trend...and I say trend because regular bars and modern decor will come back soon. Stupid hipsters. You are NOT cool, edgy, or anything but a cliche of a cliche. The bartender thought she was something else, and carried on a very rude side conversation with a "regular" (aka pathetic creepy old guy) while she took drink orders and tried in vain to actually be a bartender. The foo-foo drinks were not impressive. I ordered a beer, big deal I guess. The people were a mixed bag of douchey hipster types in vintage clothes with facial hair and tattoos. I doubt anyone had showered in about a week. I'm also pretty sure some of the chicks had more armpit hair that I do. This whole au natural thing ain't my bag baby...take a shower...shave and be a lady. Oh, and what in god's name is this obsession with high-rise shovel-butt pants?? Dear god...I blame Miley...and this needs to stop. END SHOVEL BUTT NOW! Not impressed. Not at all...was glad to leave. read more

While I did like their Fried Oyster & Ham Po' Boy and their Wedge Salad w/ crispy Pork Belly...the Beef Shank & Bone Marrow Pot Pie has got to be the most memorable dish here. And it went very well with the wild arugula side salad w/ lemon dressing. The flavor and succulence of bone marrow enveloped in a delightful flaky crust...is all I ever need from this swanky looking place, along with a fine Blood & Sand or Manhattan again. On all occasions I've been here, they've been consistent with friendly but slow service. At least I had more time to be fascinated by their interesting atmosphere. I wouldn't mind coming back. back into time. and soon. read more

The staff is well educated. The glass ware is exceptional The decor is lovely So why only 3 stars? Because the drinks were OK, but only just. read more

DATE/TIME: February 17, 2012 // 2:00 PM PRICE: $20-$30/person VALUE: You come to a place like this not only for the food, but also for the ambiance and the cocktails if you're a fan of whiskey. AMBIANCE: Old-timey, very vintage. Great looking bartenders with uber cool mustaches. CHANCE OF RETURNING: 70% ___________________________________ The bone marrow pot pie brought me to the Comstock Saloon. I was working on a start-up operating out of a charming building across the street, and our team of four had been talking about heading there for lunch for over a month. When we finally went, we were very impressed by the charming vintage theme and ambiance. It really felt like you had traveled back in time. I almost wanted to have a cigar with my cocktail. Speaking of, I'm not a whiskey kind of gal.. which this place focuses heavily on. Still, the cocktail I tried was pretty good. NOTE: Unfortunately, it seems like the bone marrow pot pie is no longer on their menu as of 3/13/13. They do update their menu rather frequently, though.. ___________________________________ :::: [ THE FOOD ] :::: * PIG IN A BISCUIT - [3.5/5 - Savory pulled pork in a crispy biscuit. Great for sharing.] * BONE MARROW POT PIE - [3/5 - While the pot pie's crust was perfectly baked with a nice glossy golden exterior, I only wish the dish was better seasoned and that I could have at least tasted a little bit of the bone marrow in this dish.] * MAPLE BOURBON PUDDING - [4/5 - SO rich and luscious. My only regret was that I didn't order one to myself.] read more

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Lately, I've been on a roll with experience bad and slow service. Comstock Saloon didn't help with this either. I've been here several times. Most of the time, they were just for drinks or happy hour. I remember the first time I came (early 2012?), we had a really rude bartender that didn't make our drinks properly. I was disappointed, but whatever.. maybe he was just having a bad day. Second time I came, waited over 20 minutes to get a bartender's attention. Again, not too happy about it. And the third time... Well, this time, we went for dinner. Luckily our friend made reservations. But guess what? We still had to wait! The host was really friendly so our wait wasn't too unpleasant. He mentioned that they allotted 3 hours for the previous table, but they were still sitting there! Once we were seated, it took a good 20 minutes before our server came to our table for our drink order. Just drinks! At that point, we were starving.. our buzz was wearing off.. we wanted our food. So we ordered.. and of course.. it took another 20-30 minutes for our food to arrive. The food was great. I had the roasted chicken (under a brick with tomato ragu, sautéed summer squash, parmesan breadcrumbs, basil). This was perfectly cooked, juicy and succulent. My friend had the duck pot pie with broccoli & plum-rhubarb mostarda. This was a bit too heavy for me, so I wasn't really a fan. We also ordered the mashed potato fritters, loaded 'tater dip as an appetizer. Delicious! The portions were also fairly large. Some other mentionables: - Drinks are delicious - Very prohibition/roaring 20s feel - They have a live band that plays jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights - Space is a little cramped.. not much room to move around - Once again, really slow service. Overall impression: Blah. read more

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(See pics) We came here after dinner to check out this new place as I had walked by it quite a few times and was intrigued. Such a busy evening on the opening evening! Dark, stained glass, tile and stone style flooring with a few bartenders making drinks one by one, each taking about 5 to 10 minutes for precision and dedication while they enjoyed themselves with flowing conversations with customers. I had Sazerac and it was a fairly strong drink for me. I also tried out a bit of John Collins and it was nice. I did not know much about cocktails but liked my drink! There are 2 sections. The main area has tall booths that can fit up to 6 people closely or 4 very leisurely. There are also a couple Victorian seats with a nice fireplace on the side, as well as a small loft upstairs. The other side is more tables and bamboo / wooden chairs that you can get a bigger group and assemble the furniture together. Overall, the service was good and attentive. I do like the turning on the side lamps just up 1 notch when they were closing. It's less intruding than turning on the bright lights that most bars do! This will be a great place if you want to chill and get a stiff drink. read more

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So when we (me & Vicky L) made a plan to catch up with the awesome Dorothy Y, she suggested this bar as our rendezvous. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived and we were able to find 3 spots together at the bar. The bartender was speedy and professional and our cocktails were tasty. I had the cherry bounce and it was lovely. My friends got other drinks that they definitely enjoyed. The ambiance is heavy on the wood which makes for a very cozy experience. As it started to get really crowded with the supper crowd we moved on, giving our seats up to some very grateful new patrons. read more

Strong drinks and decent bites. Cocktails aren't as delicious as any of Future Bars' ventures (Bourbon and Branch, Rickhouse, Local Edition, etc.), but they have food! I've been here thrice. The food could be better, but in terms of menu variety and creativity, I give them an A for effort. I like the vibe and the staff are nice. A good place to get a solid drink before you barhop lesser bars. read more

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Hadn't been to Comstock in a couple years, but I saw a post on Eater about an eight-course menu they were offering for an extremely reasonable price from Monday-Wednesday, so I decided to make a reservation on a drizzly Monday night. I went in a little cautiously given the low price point, figuring if nothing else, it might be a fun way to try smaller portions of the many items on the menu that sounded good. Honestly, all of my expectations were blown away. First, the eight courses were eight fully realized dishes, not "bread and butter as a course" or anything like that. Second, it seemed like only one or two of the dishes shared any components with the regular menu--it wasn't a greatest-hits collection of dishes they already prepared. Third, in beyond the eight courses, they went out of their way to prepare some additional surprises at the beginning and end of the meal. And finally, live jazz playing upstairs, at a volume that complemented the meal but wasn't too obtrusive. My favorite dish was grilled broccoli topped with thai basil and ricotta salata--such a great combination of flavors that I hadn't considered before. But really, there were no duds, every dish worked, and the portion sizes and pacing were well-done. The cocktails were also relatively inexpensive and generous. I would have a third if it hadn't been a Monday. It really felt like a meal you would have gotten in San Francisco 8-9 years ago, and I mean that in the best way--when dining in the city seemed to be more full of new ideas and great values than it is these days. Hopefully they can keep the tasting menu going, but we'll definitely be back soon to try the a la carte offerings! read more

I came here in a group of five on Monday night. Food: We only came here for drinks after dinner, so we didn't initially order anything, but we ended up getting an appetizer order of fries, per our waitress's recommendation. The fries was super salty and had a lot of spices on them, but the Miller ranch sauce was incredible!! Portions on the fries weren't huge, but decent for a parties of 3-4. Drinks: The 5 of us all ordered off the cocktail menu on the first page. None of us really enjoyed our drink a ton. One tasted like straight lemonade, one straight mint, one straight scorch, one straight bourbon, and mine (Greenbriar cocktail) tasted like straight water (I'm not an alcoholic I promise). A couple of us got another drink (no cocktails this time) but I refrained. Next time, I think I would order a specific drink from their very diverse selection of liquors to see if those are any better. They don't really have an extensive beer selection. Atmosphere: The ambiance of the place is the real reason to come here. It's dimly lit with spacious (room for 6) seating in semi-private booths divided so you can't see behind you). There was a jazz ensemble playing some easy jazz on the 2nd floor balcony. They came around after a set to collect tips but were super courteous about it. In our case, he came to our table about 2 minutes after we had sat down and asked if we had just arrived (we were all looking at menus). Service: The waitress was attentive, even going so far as to admitting to her confusion after we switched the seating order (which changed the drink order) on her. She was quick and aware. All the staff was dressed professionally in black and the bartenders had ties on. This would be a good place to come on an upscale date or in a small group for a drink or two, but don't expect to grab a casual beer here. read more

Their 'Free Lunch' deal is one of the best kept secrets in San Francisco. Buy two adult beverages ($4-$12), get a free lunch. Available only on Fridays. I've been trying to make my way over to it for a year or so now, and it was everything I wanted it to be. They don't mention what the special is, you just order it. On this particular occasion, the free lunch was a pretty damn gourmet chili dog with potato chips. Sure, you could do it on the real cheap and buy a subpar beer, but if you're going to Comstock Saloon you should order a damn cocktail. Let' not be mooches here, eh? I recommend the Hemingway Daiquiri. Delicious & refreshing (Because you're drinking between noon and 3, right?). I am definitely bringing any out-of-town guests here as soon as I get the opportunity. Way to make day-drinking a classy affair, Comstock. read more

Comstock Saloon - Free Lunch Fridays. Buy two adult beverages, get a free lunch. Varies every Friday. So good. - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretentious, rude, unresponsive waitstaff. Stood around waiting for the waitress and bartender to acknowledge my small party for about 10 minutes. They weren't busy. I tried to get their attention several times but was given the cold shoulder and outright ignored. The male bartender with the beard looked our way several times but pretended to be busy and didn't acknowledge us, although he was friendly to the party who entered just before us. I found it odd that Comstock barstaff pretended to be exclusive when they had empty seats. I went years earlier and the vibe wasn't so pretentious as it is now, food was so so. After sharing my recent experience with friends and reading others' reviews I realized that Comstock bar staff has a reputation for being rude and pretentious. I've been to plenty of speakeasies/saloons like this, sometimes the wait is long but that's standard for good food/drinks sometimes. I have never been outright ignored and refused service and had to walk out like I did at Comstock. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, so don't put up with the strange pretentious vibe of Comstock. read more

I am totally in love with this place!! Walked in on a Saturday night after seeing Chicago the musical. We had dinner reservations on the other side of town at Boulevard but had enough time to come in and really check this place out I've been hearing so much about. Don't you love it when you hear about a place and you get excited about it and it ends up being what you expected. Every Yelper should feel this way on more than one occasion. My husband and I were greeted at the door by a very nice young woman who took us to a very nice part of the bar area where we could see everything. We asked a cocktail questions to find the best fit and even though we had dinner reservations we went for their oysters and fried cheese balls (and excuse me for not typing the proper name for it). What a delight it was.... the oysters were fresh, the sauces were perfectly made. And when those fried cheese balls arrived with this creamy sauce on the bottom, I almost passed out. Had we not had other plans we would have tried everything on their modest but delicious menu. I will conclude by saying for some reason we got super special love that night by the waiter who may have been the owner of the place. He was charming, dapper...the works. I won't announce what he did for us but his generosity and kindness will bring us back very very soon. It's the type of place you leave feeling good and sure, I'll say it... Hip! PS Manhattan if you are not shy. read more

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Great place, I recommend getting a reservation on Open Table - the booths are the way to go! Happy Hour is pretty generous for SF from 4-6pm with dollar boilermaker (shot and a half beer), and impressive cocktails (also $8). No food deals, but that's okay. Delicious food as well - we had the tater tot poutine, the chicken sandwich, and the brussel sprouts. Every dish we bought was delicious! read more

Word of caution. Two words actually. Public. Transit. Driving here is a no-no. Let us begin: Take note of your surroundings: it's hard enough to park your Vespa in NoBe, let alone something with doors. Let us end: You find yourself sliding down in your chair-banquette-stool, live music rocking you almost out of your seat, surrounded by Barbary Coast era decor and talented craft barkeep. Pick your poison. And leave your four wheeled friend at home; the manhattan means business. read more

Very nice and relax place to hang out at. I came here with my boyfriend on last Saturday night, it was so crowded when we arrived at around 9pm; we got a table because we were going to eat something, but too bad their kitchen was too busy that night and all the entree were sold out, only could order some snacks. We order two glass-cups of Scotch, seated in the dinning area, the place isn't big but the decoration makes it neat. The hostess was very friendly, she smiles all the time; I didn't like our waiter too much though, he didn't seem too patient when we were asking him if they can put the big ice cub in our scotch instead of putting a few (because too many ice cubs make the scotch melt into water faster), he said that's the biggest they have - which is not true because I saw them at the bar area and other customers were drinking their scotch with one big ice cub (he was just too lazy to get us that). Besides the ice cub, he seemed super busy talking to other female customers and chilled at the bar area where the female customers were, he didn't even take our payment, we left our credit card with the bill for so long, he was just at another table talking to a lady - one star off. Luckily the hostess came by to take care of our bill. Anyway, overall a very nice bar to chill at; just wish the next time we go there we wouldn't get the same water. read more

One of these days Im actually going to eat here. However I keep showing up really late and boozing instead. It's funny to think that this car is technically Chinatown, though it has none of Chinatown's stereotypical trademarks. You do however have to appreciate the old world charm and their dedication to making finely crafted drinks of yore. The Manhattan and Sazerac are always great go to's but a Barkeep's Whimsy (they make something for you outta nowhere) is always a way to keep it interesting. If you dont like the tourist laden North Beach bars, wander south and get a solid one here. read more

Rustic, old fashion bar at the corner between the neighborhoods of North Beach and Chinatown. They have wooden booths and ceiling fans. Very dim but very cozy. I was here earlier in the day around 5pm, no crowd. The services was nice and the drink were decent. Happy Hour everyday! I actually like the bar. Not sure if its because the cozy atmosphere or because I had a very good first date here. haha! Overall nice bar to hang out with your friends or for a first date. read more

I've been to Comstock Saloon a few times but it has always been for drinks & appetizers only. Comstock has a classic, old-style feel with solid drinks and yummy appetizers. I was hoping for a warm cocktail since it was cold & windy sitting by the bar but unfortunately they didn't have any warm boozy drinks.. bummer. Still, I enjoyed my Mint Julep cocktail but the Blood & Sand cocktail was a bit too sweet for my taste. As for the appetizers, you must order the White Cheddar Chexx -- they're so addictive! The garlic miso tater tots and the Eggs on Eggs (aka deviled eggs) were also good appetizers to share. read more

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We (my husband and I) came here last week on our quest to try 52 new places in 52 weeks. "That's where the San Francisco Brewing company used to be right?" asked my husband when I asked him to meet me and two of my coworkers here after work on a Friday. And indeed it is, but it hardly resembles it's former self. To be honest, it felt like we stepped straight into Casablanca (or at least that is how I felt). There were a few booths that said reserved and nowhere to sit at the bar when we walked in, but when we asked the waitress if there was anyway we could at a table she was happy to oblige. The service was a little bit slow, but that is just because they take the time to really make one-of-a-kind cocktails. My colleagues had the Cherry Bounce (delish), i had the John Collins (surprise, surprise), and the hubs had a simple Old Fashioned. Since it was the day before the Kentucky Derby we may have also had a Mint Julep : ) Not cheap, so not the best venue for after work drinks, but a great date spot. I would come back! read more

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Been here probably 5 times now and always have a great time. I haven't had a chance to try the food yet but i'm sure it is just as great as the drinks. The service is always spot on, the bartenders are super friendly and welcoming and always want to make sure you are happy with your drink. Also usually pretty busy on weeknights (only time I have ever been here), not sure about the weekends but I'm sure it's a great time then too. read more

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