Can I give a million stars??? Did my wife's 40th here and the staff was amazing (shout out to Jay, Rachel and Whitney). The best night ever! read more

Left Door - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love it can't wait to be back again this weekend! Thanks for the everything! So fun and sexy and spirited! Had good food and good drinks, favorite was mushroom pate read more

Went here with a few girlfriends tonight and definitely wouldn't be high on my list to return to. The cocktails were incredible, the food was average and the service was terrible. We waited almost 30 minutes before being asked for our order and then when they brought us the drinks they shared for the first time that our reservation was only for 90 minutes. After trying to order a second drink which took even longer, the waitress was rude and overall the experience was pretty terrible, despite the ridiculous total bill. Overall disappointing. read more

Incredibly bad experience with the one of the waitresses!! We went in a little before 10 without a reservation and the hostess sat us at a couch. We wait about 10mins for someone to take our order, then the waitress took our drink order but only after she took our card did she tell me we only had until 10:20 at the couch, then another reservation was coming. She came back with only one drink we ordered and I had to wait another 15 mins for the same espresso martini. When she came back at 10:19 I asked how much time do I have to finish this drink, if we're getting kicked out can you just take this off our tab. She got very combative and defensive and kept condescendingly calling me "my love" while saying we needed to move to the bar and no one else would serve us simply because I asked how much time I had to finish the drink. The hostess never told us there was a time limit or we could have gone straight to the bar. It wasn't our fault the waitress forgot about my drink and it took so long for them to make a simple cocktail otherwise we could have finished it in time for the next reservation. She genuinely expected me to finish the drink in a one minute and then leave, even though the other party wasn't there yet. I've legitimately never had such an awful experience at a bar for an overpriced drink. We also overheard the staff rudely telling other parties they needed to move because they'd been at the table too long. Don't waste your time here the service downstairs at the dive bar(bus stop) is better!! They need to stop taking sit down reservations so late at night and decide if they're a cocktail bar or a restaurant. read more

I love Speakeasys and was excited to check it out. And even got dressed for the occasion. The entrance was lovely, but then we get seated in this sad side room with a street light blaring through the window b/c they said they didn't have their window coverings yet. My date and I had to squish onto seating to avoid being blinded by the light. Several wait staff came in and out of that room briefly, but didn't check in on us. The server had no panache. I felt like I could've been at an applebys when she was taking our order. I wasn't impressed with the wall decor either, seemed random and not specific to a Speakeasy vibe nor any particular period. But maybe that's because this side room we were seated in wasn't prioritized decor-wise. We were planning on eating there, but neither the seating nor service wasn't conducive to us staying any longer than one cocktail. read more

Was excited to go to this place but ended up disappointed. The atmosphere is great and is definitely the best part of the experience. If it's worth coming here, that's definitely the reason. Drinks were decent but not incredible, and they're $20 each. Menu is strange, a weird mix of snacks and meals that makes it hard to go to left door for either. Service was very slow. Overall not a terrible experience but there are better places you can go for a drink and/or food. read more

Great venue for a private event - super swanky, upscale lounge vibe. I did my 30th birthday at Left Door and was well taken care of by Whitney (Events Director) and Rachel (General Manager). I had my own DJ as well, and they helped make sure he was set up with everything. All of the bartenders and wait staff were polite and helpful. The food (lobster, wagyu, mushroom pate, and the chesse and charcuterie) was perfect. I'd do an event here again in a heartbeat. read more

Had an absolutely amazing time at Left Door, what a gem to the Union Street neighborhood. There's no sign outside and you'll have to talk your way in, but once you're upstairs, WOW. Beautifully decorated, amazing craft cocktail selection, and a very pleasant staff. We sat at the bar and Heather the bartender was attentive, friendly, and even crafted a custom cocktail to my date's liking. There are also several more intimate areas available for cocktails and conversation, which I'll definitely try next time. read more

Left Door is SF's new best place to get an espresso martini!!! Wow just wow! If you're looking for a grown and sexy vibe with delicious food and drinks... Left Door is your place! The decor and interior design is breath taking and the service is fantastic. I can't wait to go back. read more

This is a fun and sexy cocktail lounge at a time when SF needs more great places like it! The drinks were fantastic, but the food was also surprisingly good. I had the wagyu beef and a cheeseboard and some other things and they came quickly and were fantastic. I highly recommend this elegant new lounge. read more

Great drinks, cool atmosphere, a welcome change to see people in SF dressed up to sit on couches and fancy lounge chairs. Unfortunately we had a mixed experience, mostly due to the space not being big enough for the number of people coming through. We had a 7:30 reservation for 8 people and were left standing at the hostess stand for 20 min, constantly moving in and out of people's way as they came in or left. When we were seated, 2 of us had comfy chairs to sit in, 4 of us had to cram together on a bench, and 2 people had uncomfortable footstools to perch on. It took forever to get a waiter's attention, forever for our drinks to come out, and this happened each time we wanted to order food or drinks (3 rounds). They also forgot that we ordered caviar bumps and we had to request water multiple times. At the end, we were told they needed our table in 10 min (!!) for another reservation, just after we had just ordered our third round of drinks. I wish they had told us when we got there that we only had the table for X amount of time - then we would have not had to chug our fancy cold $20 cocktails. The drinks were great and the only saving grace! read more

The ambiance is effortlessly cool, creating an atmosphere that transports you to another era. The bar is a visual delight, tastefully styled with rich textures, jewel tones, and just the right touch of animal print. The caviar bumps are an absolute must-try and paired perfectly with a martini. However, the charcuterie board didn't quite steal the show; it was good but nothing extraordinary. Whether you're looking for a unique spot to enjoy a night out or simply want to savor a well-crafted martini in a stylish setting, Left Door is the place to be. It's a perfect blend of sophistication and fun, with just the right amount of eccentricity. They take walk-ins but I do recommend making a reservation as it fills up quickly. read more

Great atmosphere, service and cocktails. Looking forward to going back and trying some of their food menu items! read more

Left Door - Dirty martini with oyster brine - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IF YOU ARE A WOMAN. Waitstaff was extremely rude. We had reservations but were made to feel very unwelcome. We asked the doorman if we were able to bring cupcakes in (he said yes) and then the waitstaff told us that we needed to get rid of the cupcakes as it did not fit their aesthetic, while simultaneously charging us $25 for a cake cutting fee. We had two reservations due to the size of our party and, upon entering, we asked if it was possible to be seated next to each other and were told we "were making other guests feel awkward" and "things don't work that way" (mind you, we put a note in our reservation about this like the site recommended and simply asked if it was possible, did not demand). We even offered to give up one of our tables and stand, but were told we weren't allowed to stand (What? Other people were in the bar standing and I've gone multiple times without a reservation and....just stood). A little kindness or just basic customer service would have gone a long way but the entire time we were made to feel like we were intruding. Our guy friend said he had never been treated like that there, but apparently the business of 10 successful women isn't wanted. They were so incredibly condescending and would have never spoken this way to a group with men (ladies, y'all know what I am talking about). We won't be back short of buying that place and turning into a space where all people are welcome and can feel comfortable. Incredibly unappealing and pretentious for no reason. I'm embarrassed I took my friends there as they are some of the kindest people and did not deserve to be treated so nastily (someone literally cursed at me there...like, what?). We've been to the best speakeasys worldwide and this ain't it (try Red Frog in Portugal and Firehouse or HNT in Austin.) read more

Unique spot with trendy decor. There are several rooms and a bar. Fun for drinks, oysters, caviar, waygu and dessert read more

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Swanky and sophisticated. Good spot on top of bus stop. Good cocktails and a nice spot.

Very disappointing "speakeasy". The ambiance was beautiful, but was the only positive thing in our experience. To start, the food/drink menu is incredibly basic, boring and overpriced. A number of liquors we inquired about were unavailable. Though it's a cool environment, it's very cramped which made the waiting area packed the entire night. Our table was next to the waiting area/hostess stand, and folks waiting were practically on top of our table while we ate. The most frustrating part was the service, which was exceptionally poor. Our waitress came by 3 times the entire night, and spent most of her time conversing with another table with folks she clearly knew from elsewhere. We ended up cancelling our second drinks after it took nearly 30 minutes for her to come back after dropping a menu off. Overall, very overrated bar. read more

Unintelligent service and shallow substance with a heavy reliance on furnishings and looks

Poor service and rude staff. Drinks are priced as you are at a high-end bar, but you get none of the benefits in terms of quality or service. read more

What a fantastic spot! Feels like a lounge in NYC. Amazing service, classy cocktails, good late night gourmet bites, and DJ on a Saturday night. read more

A space that can be unkind and not about respect or normal human decency. I asked to speak with the owner or manager but I was denied.

super swanky and cool but music was way too loud, couldn't even chat with friends. however would definitely come back, just hope to be a little less loud. read more