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    North Beach Restaurant

    4.2 (157 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lesly M.

    Got the mayor and Pinot Grigio! Definitely a nice place to chill and have a glass. Plenty of food options too. Place is neat and has plenty of seating inside and outside. Our servers were kind and attentive! Host was nice too.

    Hope D.

    Last night, I brought my coworkers to North Beach Restaurant for our team holiday dinner, and we had such a wonderful experience. The host, hostess, and our server, Aldo, were exceptional. The entire staff was incredibly accommodating and attentive throughout the evening. The restaurant has a charming blend of traditional and modern--bright, cozy, and intimate all at once. The appetizers and salads were absolutely delicious; the meatballs and arancini were my personal favorites! I had the tagliatelle bolognese, which was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. And the tiramisu? So fresh and perfectly light. Everything was fantastic, and the highlight of the night was unexpectedly running into Mayor Willie Brown! A memorable experience all around. Highly recommend!

    Trevis M.

    We had such an enjoyable experience at North Beach Restaurant. We decided to try a mixture of several dishes across their menu, and everything that came out was fantastic. From starters to mains, each plate had rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and that classic Italian comfort you hope for in North Beach. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and the service team took great care of us throughout the meal. You can tell this place has history and pride in what they serve. If you want a true North Beach dining experience with consistently delicious food, this restaurant is an easy recommendation. We left full, happy, and excited to return.

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    Raina T.

    Tucked away on one of San Francisco's busiest streets, North Beach Restaurant is a wonderful Italian restaurant worth visiting. One of the first things I appreciated was their valet parking--an absolute lifesaver in an area where finding a spot can feel impossible. We started with the burrata, which was fresh and paired perfectly with juicy cherry tomatoes. My father-in-law really enjoyed the Prosciutto e Melone, though I skipped that one since I'm not a fan. I did love both the Pera & Gorgonzola salad and the Watermelon Salad, which were refreshing and balanced. The star of the night, though, was the Manzo al Chianti. The braised beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of rich flavor, complemented beautifully by the creamy polenta. Honestly, it was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time and an absolute must-try! I also sampled the Tagliatelle Bolognese, which was tasty but a little too heavy for me (and my mother-in-law felt the same). Still, the overall experience was wonderful--we left completely satisfied and more than full.

    Mari A.

    I recently celebrated a special birthday at North Beach Restaurant in the Willie Brown Room, and the experience exceeded our expectations in every way. Anastasia from the events team was incredible--she assisted with all the planning and was present during the event to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail and calm, professional presence made the entire experience fabulous. Our server, Lisi, was truly outstanding. We are not an easy crowd to please, but she was always attentive, warm, and on top of every need--we never once had to look around for her. The service was beyond exceptional. Everyone went out of their way to make my birthday special including putting flowers on the table. The food was absolutely fabulous, and combined with the impeccable service, it made for an unforgettable celebration. I highly recommend North Beach Restaurant and will absolutely be back, whether for another special occasion or just a simple lunch or dinner.

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    Bunny B.

    Saturday night last min reservation, SO glad I found this place. What a GEM! Beautiful date night ambiance. We requested to be seated away from the front door, in a small booth and boy did they deliver ( totally made our night). Must have: Veal Shank! Everything else was also delicious but the veal was 100% the highlight. Great, attentive service as well. Thank YOU for giving us a beautiful night.

    Mike C.

    Public television can be a great reminder. In the Bay Area, especially when it comes to food. A popular public television program, celebrating its 20th anniversary and featuring this restaurant on its opening episode, brought me here. A familiar local celebrity chose this as his pick of the many SF restaurants as his spot. Coming on a early afternoon in November after completing some errands, I waited at the host stand when a young lady offered me a choice of tables in the main dining room. I picked one in the middle area aside from the walkway to another dining room and was quickly given a menu. A short time later, my waiter came and took my drink order while I asked about some of the menu items. A short time later, he took my meal order while another staff member brought me a plate of bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil mix (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W5Y9DN4_52xJPYi4ewuzOw). A short time later, my glass of iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ZHhhxdyUBuSAgob4eeyzQg) arrived. It is not sweetened, just the way I like it, though it had a tropical fruity flavor. I started with the Caesar salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=KVdrsZU40-FS-g8-t2YTbQ), chopped romaine, shaved Grana Padano, anchovies, crispy garlic, Caesar dressing; this was generously plated and there is no shortage of flavor from the salad dressing to the anchovies and cheese forward topping. I liked that the romaine were crisp and crunchy. As recommended by my waiter, I tried the Pasta Della Casa (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OcUThUADNufPjYido4uSyw), rigatoni, veal, prosciutto, mushroom, white wine sauce; on that TV episode, it was shared that this is one of their signature dishes from the previous business owner hence there is a notation of (Honorary) next to the dish name. I enjoyed this (you always have me when mushroom is an ingredient) as the rigatoni was al dente while the white wine sauce was lightly creamy and didn't overwhelm the other ingredients. The salad was very filling and I held back a little by only having one slice of bread. I brought more than half of the pasta and the remaining bread home for a future dinner. The dining room only had one other table of customers (2) when I arrived as a few more parties came in as I was finishing my meal. Big thanks to John W. who waited on me and packed my unfinished food. I look forward to returning and trying other menu items, perhaps the lasagna or the Bolognese next time. The prices are a bit higher than most casual restaurants in the neighborhood but the atmosphere definitely gives you a nostalgic feel of North Beach.

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    Sona T.

    This place was reopened recently and it was really good. Highly recommend to check out. The vibe is great and the service is on point. The place is super clean and nicely designed. It kind of felt like a place for special occasions. We had the rigatoni with mushrooms, gnocchi with truffles, and beef shank with risotto. Everything was very very delicious. The rigatoni was cooked just right and filled really well, the gnocchi was super tasty, and the beef shank was so tender it just melted in your mouth. For dessert, I got the tiramisu. It came with strawberries and a bit of chocolate on top. Pretty good way to end the meal.

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    Angela I.

    First time her. Enjoyable ambiance with live singing and music. Service was attentive and nice. And the food was delicious. I got the eggplant Parmesan while others in my party got pesto gnocchi and other amazing looking dishes. Will be back here for sure to this North Beach restaurant!

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    Amazing food, if you go try PASTA DE LA CASA, my favorite dinner here. I been going there for years

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    Lovely atmosphere, quiet!!, generous amounts of food. The waitstaff really tries - sometimes hard as we are a big group that meets there.

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    The menu to the web site is totally different and very small selection when we visited the restaurant.

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    The Lucky Spot

    The Lucky Spot

    4.6
    (16 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Just popped into The Lucky Spot in North Beach with some buddies for drinks to watch Sunday night…read morefootball, and it quickly became our new favorite hangout spot! This place has that perfect North Beach neighborhood bar chill and welcoming vibe, like a classy dive where you can watch the game or just chat for hours. The cocktails are next level: tried a few that tasted like grown-up root beer floats and Orange Julius vibes, super creative and balanced without being too sweet. They've got solid classics too if you're not feeling adventurous. Walls are covered in cool local SF photos and art that make it feel proudly San Franciscan. Only street parking available but there's plenty of bus lines that drop you off in ths neighborhood & there's no food served onsite, but they brought in complimentary Golden Boy pizza for the game watch party which quickly went into my stomach after downing a few cocktails. Staff was friendly and on point, and it's great for locals or anyone wanting elevated drinks without the pretension. Perfect pre-dinner spot in North Beach or for a full night out.

    LOVE THIS SPOT! From the cleanliness, location, ambience,…read moreand overall customer experience - this is now my go-to spot for watching sports, date night, night out with friends, and even a solo hang. I feel right at home when I step into this bar. Plenty of space and a huge bonus: dogs are allowed! Do yourself a favor and go visit one of the best bartenders in town, Ali. If it's your first time, it won't be your last.

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    Petite Lil’s

    Petite Lil’s

    4.6
    (56 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Memories. Oy the…read morenights we spent here back when it was the Washington Square Bar & Grill. And then Cobalt. It wasn't just pre-pandemic, it was when north beach was uber community oriented. *sigh* Those days may be gone, but petite lil's is filling that sense of community void rather nicely. As soon as we walked in, we perched ourselves at the bar, & we were made to feel nothing but welcome. I had H with me, & she & I tend to do that thing where we "don't know" what we should order, as if we've never been to a bar before, even though god knows, we have. We are many things, but ingénues are not one of them. No doubt it would be a tired game for a bartender lacking in prowess, personality, & patience. Fortunately for us, you won't find that kind of bartender here. Because we are not ingénues, our days of ordering silly things (fireball), "insider" things (green chartreuse, fernet), or just stupid things (fireball) are happily behind us. We are Napa Valley & wine lovers so of course we naturally default to wine. Another truth that makes that initial game of "what should we get" so ridiculous. After carefully perusing the impressive menu, we did order wine, but we noted the martini and Negroni options. Hungry? The menu is full of stellar options; caviar, oysters (both raw or broiled), steak frites, charcuterie...even French omelettes. They do a "booth steak," a 32oz tomahawk! $99 (limit only 2 per night). We had such a great time, instead of meeting up with my husband elsewhere when he got off work as planned, we had him join us here. I saw his face light up when he saw that tomahawk on the menu so needless to say it's now on the list. It's a huge space (always was), so it's perfect for a night out w all your peeps, & any game day/night. It was our first time, but we were treated like we've been here a hundred times. Everyone was. Incredible menu. Great vibe. We will be back for dinner and... everything. 5 stars

    So warning- this place has two yelp pages- this is my review posted on Lilly Coit's page- which is…read morethe same bar and restaurant. This happened in the winter- "Owner" screamed at a woman for closing the door. It was a giant fuss on an absolute cold March night and the owner just seems to make a sport out of embarrassing patrons who were trying to keep warm. This has been consistent- he tends bar too and is rude to a lot of people. Stay away if you like to keep your dignity and not be mortified by a jerk who doesn't deserve your money.

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    Legacy North Beach Bar

    Legacy North Beach Bar

    3.7
    (24 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    BFF wanted to stop her after dinner for her 50th birthday…read more I mean I grew up in NB my entire childhood. Love it love it love it but after COVID-19. Nothing has been the same. People are a bit rude and raunchy and don't respect the area for what North Beach stands for. Being in your 40's, it ain't the place really to be. To let loose, gotta have some drinks and blend in. It was bedtime for me. Still had to get home to our kids on the other side of the town way South. Music was cool but wasn't all that. Just came to celebrate and have fun, we did just that.

    Apparently North Beach is the best 'hood in the city for nightlife...right now…read more IF I was still in my 20s, I would start the night off at Monroe for Battle of the Decades where drinks start at $1 at 5 pm and increase by $1 every hour until 10 pm. Nosh on zucchini fries at Original Joe's before bar hopping on Grant Ave. IF you like a diverse crowd with DJs spinning hip hop, a visit to Legacy is mandatory. We did a little weekend day drinking at Legacy and when we saw customers sporting their Frisco gear, we knew we were in the right place! Sorry but it's Frisco, The Sco, or The City, it's NEVER San Fran. For those who disagree, tell that to Mac Dre, Too $hort, and the Hells Angels. Plus, Herb Caen eventually took back his "Frisco" stance. Anyhow, after Legacy, I would move on to watch the midnight ballerinas on Broadway and end the night smashing faces with a Golden Boy! A slice of clam & garlic OFC. O T H E R N O T E S * Friendly staff. * Low-key, locals bar with lounge seating, vinyl lined walls, TVs, and projectors for game day. * No HH specials. * Crisp sound system with DJs spinning hip hop on Fridays and Saturdays. * Dog-friendly but obvs wouldn't bring my dogs here when it's crowded at night. * Clean restrooms. * Cc's accepted but there's a discount if you pay cash.

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