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Anh T.

It's been a while since I've been to Monroe, and it was just as I remember it and did not disappoint! There was a long line on a Friday night, and my friends and I were able to get in after 15 minutes of waiting around 12:30AM. It was a night crowded as usual, but thankfully not enough to be blocking the bar space. I felt like they were slightly cutting back on the alcohol when I ordered my drinks and it was a bit more on the pricier side. However, the music for the night was great, and I loved the selection of 90s and 2000s throwbacks! The crowd was friendly and fun!

Me and my mans and our good friend!!
Demitria R.

I have so many happy memories here, and deeply appreciate the convergence of local musicians, industry members relaxing after work, and dancers that attend Sunday mornings. been part of this party for more than a decade.... it's an essential SF experience! thank you Payam & security/ bar staff :)!

A true gem; this venue consistently blows my expectations out of the water each visit. Security is efficient and kind, the bartenders are fast and jubilant, the decor is opulent and fun, and the DJ (be it battle of the decades, Saturday night, or Sunday morning) seems to always know how to make the crowd move. They even have free coat check, and a patio where guests can smoke. What a time to be alive!

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absolutely love this club, staff is amazing and give off the best vibes. Demetria makes the best drinks and is absolutely gorgeous

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The drinks were so good. Service was so fast it was the perfect drink. They treated me and my friend so good.

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Atmosphere is 10/10, everyone's dancing and no one is on their phones. Definitely go if you're a pretty girl lmao

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100/10 love Monroe!! Friday nights are soo fun! The music is amazing, drinks are cheap and crowd is amazing!

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2 years ago

Monroe honestly has been amazing way better than raven. The drinks are way better and everyone is nice the security is so much better

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Amazing five star service! My friends and I had so much fun. I would recommend for large groups especially if you want to dance.

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Love this place. Went around 10am and got in with no problem. A lot of people of all ages and amazing music.

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LUCY IS AMAZING!!! She's the best bouncer ever! She makes the vibe here! I highly recommend coming here cause of her!

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Drinks are good on Fridays line went by fast club has good music I Really enjoyed my time here!!

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I lost my phone and the security helped me find it. Very good service and much love to them. Great night out with all my friends

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Absolute best steaks I've ever had. Keeps me coming back over and over, just know that you'll want to make reservations in advance.

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The best place! Amazing atmosphere, friendly service, cool music!! Thank you guys to give us absolutely delightful Christmas mood

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Amazing service! Great vibes overall great experience! The drinks are amazing foods great too, me and my friends love it here!!

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always a fun time here!! the service is amazing and peoples and the the drinks are sooo good!

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I love monroe so much every weekend we come!!! best drinks and great vibes. BEST BAR IN SF

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Ask the Community - Monroe

Is there a dress code?

Hi, while we appreciate everyone’s individual style. We do implement a smart casual dress code at Monroe. No gym clothing, sweat pants, flip flops etc.… Read more

Is there a cover fee?

Cover depends on the event that night. In general it’s free before 10:30 and $5 after.

Are you guys open on Wednesday nights? If so, what time do you open?

We are open Wednesday’s for private events only at this time.

Can I bring friends who are 20 (under 21) or does everyone have to be 21+ to enter?

Monroe is 21+. All guests must show an ID before entering.

What type of music on Friday's?

5pm-10pm Decades. 10pm-2am current popular music / crowd pleasers / party tracks

What kind of music do you play on Saturday nights?

Do you guys have any seltzers or beers on draft?

We have bottled beers and seltzers

Hey do you guys have any18 plus nights?

Hi Casey, we are 21+.

What kind of Music do you play now (2022) on Saturday nights?

Hi Ben, On Saturday nights we play current popular music, crowd pleasers, hiphop, top 40 + party tracks. With a sprinkling of some throwbacks.

Are vaccination cards still require at this time?

Proof of vaccination is no longer required for indoor activities in San Francisco.

Are you requiring proof of booster shot for entry at this time?

Hi at this time a booster is not required to enter our venue following SF’s Department of Health mandates as of 2/03/2022. Proof of full vaccination is still required.

Are they 18+?

21+

Guest list? Cover $?

You can send a guestlist request through the website at www.monroesf.com / no cover entry is offered with an instagram follow @monroesf you simply show the door host that you’re following and you get right in. Like a Digital age speakeasy password.

Anything going on for New Years 2020? What's the admission?

Hi Miguela, we are completely sold out for NYE 2020, and there won’t be able tickets at the door unfortunately :(

What is the cover charge?

No cover typically. Some nights we have a $5 cover after 11pm. Free entry every day with an ig follow @monroesf

Are there go go dancers here? I'm looking for go go dancing jobs

There aren't any dancers here, at least not from the times I've come!

Can you wear vans or converse?

Yes

Do they still do silent disco? If so, when? I tried reaching out to the venue but have not heard back.

Hi! Thanks for getting in touch. We have discontinued our regular silent disco events due to a change in artistic direction of the venue. We might bring it back eventually! Thanks for your interest.

Do they still do silent disco every third Saturday of the month?

Not currently, but follow them on Instagram for updates and current events.

What type of music do they play on Saturdays?

Top 40, dance music, current hits, hip-hop.

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Review Highlights - Monroe

Sarah and Payam were dry accommodating when we came in last minute, even though they were pretty booked out.

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The View Lounge - Matcha Cake

The View Lounge

4.1(2.1k reviews)
0.9 miUnion Square, SoMa, Financial District
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My partner brought me here on Saturday. We arrived around 6:30 and had no trouble getting a table…read morewith a view. Service as great, friendly and quick! Servers were frequently walking around attending to all the tables. We loved everything we ate except the tuna ( we didn't like the sauce) the tuna was great we just didn't like the sauce For drinks we had the Garden Fizz, Paloma, and Lycheetini. All wonderful For food we had : charcuterie board, prawn cocktail ( HUGE prawns and my second favorite dish), ahi tuna tataki, chicken adobo tacos and the Prosciutto flatbread ( my favorite!) For dessert we shared the Ube Crème Brûlée I wanted to try the house made chips cause they looked delicious but I was too full. Definitely a great place to come and celebrate!

The View is a beautiful bar at the top of the Marriott Marquis. It has incredible 360 views of the…read morecity and a gorgeous interior to add to the vibes. It was seat yourself and we found cozy lounge seating overlooking the city at sunset. I definitely recommend sunset, but any time would be spectacular! While we easily found a seat, I could see it being busy. Service was quick. We each ordered a cocktail and the tuna tataki. The cocktails were great and the tuna was delicious and a solid portion size. While it is pricy, it's worth it for the experience. We were staying at the hotel and had a daily foo and beverage credit which was perfect to use at the View.

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The View Lounge - Beautiful pics right before sunset.

Beautiful pics right before sunset.

The View Lounge - Trio

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The View Lounge - My favorite cocktail at The View Lounge

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My favorite cocktail at The View Lounge

Terrene - Avocado toast

Terrene

4.1(207 reviews)
0.7 miEmbarcadero, Financial District, SoMa
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The food is very good - we've been here twice and had great food all around…read more Our first visit we had some trouble with the service, feeling rushed thru for what is a pretty expensive dinner, but the team there contacted us after (we had a reservation so they had our email) and they made it right by inviting us back as guest of Rob, the Bev Mgr. The 2nd visit the service was impeccable, everything went exactly as we had hoped. We will be back. We can recommend the scallops and the Salmon, the chicken was very tasty. Also, for the food, I recommend the dips and the fresh pitas, so good. We'll be back just for that. Reminds me of the old Berkeley restaurant years ago, Holy Land (IYKYK). Mmmm. Thanks!

We each ordered the sunrise sandwich - one with bacon and one with sausage. The sausage was super…read morethin and dry. The bacon was fine. The sandwich comes with a small dressed salad and three tomato halves. It was nice. The potatoes served with the sandwich were roasted but served cold and dry. Like they were left over from the night before. Randy enjoyed his mocha. We shared a very dry, flavorless except for the two small bits of jam in them, "cheese" danish. Definitely skip this $7 item that you could get at a circle k for $1.50 and it would taste fresher. You order when you walk in and someone delivers your order and then you're left to fend for yourself. We were able to locate some ketchup for the potatoes on our own. Nobody ever checked on us. This is the second place on this visit that's charging an extra 5% fee so that their employees can have a living wage and health insurance, which absolutely, every employee should have. With the prices they charge, they should already be able to do that, though. I read an article about this fee with many different names and I would rather pay a bit higher of a price and know the employees were taken care of than be surprised by this fee later. Two sandwich breakfasts, a mocha and a danish on top of tax and their healthy sf fee was $63. Steep for the quality we got. Won't be back.

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Terrene - Terrene Lounge

Terrene Lounge

Terrene - Steak and eggs

Steak and eggs

Terrene - Seared scallops

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Seared scallops

Moongate Lounge - Four Horseman cookbook signing at Moongate Lounge

Moongate Lounge

3.8(206 reviews)
0.3 miChinatown
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I went to Moongate Lounge while I was waiting on a dinner reservation elsewhere with a couple…read morefriends and had an amazing time. When we arrived, we were put in the standing room and were able to order drinks right at the bar. All of the drinks were so delicious (although a bit expensive), and the vibes were immaculate. We were also able to snag a standing table which was nice. They also have couches and seated areas, but those are all reserved so if you're going with a larger group or like to sit down, I'd definitely recommend reserving ahead.

I visited Moongate Lounge on Saturday, June 20, around 11:00 PM and unfortunately had a very…read moreuncomfortable experience. When I first walked to the bar, one of the bartenders came over and asked what I wanted to order. I politely asked if they had the ingredients to make an Aperol Spritz since I noticed several spritz options on the menu. Instead of simply saying no, she rolled her eyes, grabbed a menu, handed it to me roughly, and said, "Order something that's actually on our menu." She then immediately walked away to help other customers and never returned to acknowledge me again. I was genuinely confused by the interaction because I didn't feel my question was unreasonable, especially at a cocktail bar with multiple spritzes listed on the menu. I've never had a bartender respond that way to a simple drink inquiry.... Thankfully, another bartender (she was the Asian one) later noticed I hadn't been helped. She was very friendly, attentive, and made my drink without any issues. Had it not been for her, I likely would have left immediately. Unfortunately, the first bartender's behavior made the atmosphere feel awkward and unwelcoming. I finished my one drink and left shortly afterward because I no longer felt comfortable staying. I understand bars get busy, but basic courtesy goes a long way. The contrast between the two bartenders' service was striking. I hope management takes customer service seriously because no guest should feel dismissed or mocked for asking a simple question about a drink.

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Moongate Lounge - View from booth

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Moongate Lounge - At the bar area. Delicious Negroni :)

At the bar area. Delicious Negroni :)

Moongate Lounge - Interior

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