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    Sam's Tavern

    4.4 (129 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Penne with pesto cream sauce
    Karen L.

    This place has been around forever. I think we came here 20 years ago. The service was great. And the food was good. It has an old fashioned look and very comfortable. I did notice that it had a lot of coat hangers on the wall.

    Wendy Y.

    Went on St. Patrick day and there were a lot of open tables. The main room was full so the put us in another room. There were only 3 tables that were used while the rest were empty. We ordered the two St. Patrick Day special dish. They were both pretty good but it took a while for us to get our food around 20-30 minutes.

    Uncle Dino's Old Fashioned
    Gerald R.

    AFTER-HOURS DRINKING WITH CO-WORKERS My co-workers had a gift card from Sam's Tavern that needed to be used soon. One day after work we went here for drinks and food. We sat at the lounge, which was located near the front window. Reminiscing one of my favorite TV shows "Mad Men" for beverage I ordered Uncle Dino's Old Fashioned. For food I ordered beer-battered onion rings while my other co-workers ordered other items like raw oysters and crispy calamari. When I order onion rings I expect the breading to be crispy not soggy. The beer battered onions at Sam's Tavern had that strong crispy breading. The raw oysters weren't too briny. At any restaurant I am a sucker for bread and butter. At Sam's Tavern I was addicted to the bread and butter. The Old Fashioned was strong but not overpowering, however that was only drink I ordered. Sam's Tavern is a warming place to unwind with co-workers and clients at the end of a workday especially if you sit at the lounge.

    Wings

    We sat in the bar side and got some beer and wings! Wings were amazing! Loved the breading so much and so crispy! Also the bartenders were so so friendly. Loved small bar and atmosphere!

    Fish tacos  (3) with fries
    Whallen F.

    4.5. But rounded off at 5.0. Took a road trip with fam to the City and found this local pub/tavern, Sam's Tavern . Super easy to find and a lot of nostalgia . We were welcomed by the bartender,David. A few locals at the bar and the football games on the many tv monitors. From the menu we ordered the chili,fish and chips, fish tacos ,and the schnitzel with potato salad. The chili was hearty and came with tortilla chips ....a perfect combo to start our adventure in comfort food. Next was the fish and chips with flaky juicy cod and shoe string crispy fries with a ramekin of tartar sauce . The fish tacos (3) were also delish and we had fries as well. Finally, , we had the schnitzel with German potatoes salad ......by that time we were pretty stuffed. Have to say that Sam's offers more than good food, but the hospitality by Dave is way beyond the maximum scale of satisfaction. Even though this was our first venture here, we felt like regulars when we left . Definitely a return visit is in order ! Thanks David ! ( and for the See's candy that you shared )

    Michelle L.

    What can I say about this place? We absolutely love it. We start here when we come into San Francisco and we end here. Dave the Bartender is not only become a dear friend of ours. He is someone that we look forward to seeing every time we come to San Francisco and maybe even a reason that we come to San Francisco. The whole staff at Sam's Tavern is welcoming warm they make you feel like family and the food and drinks are absolutely delicious thank you Sam's Tavern and staff for always taking care of us and giving such stellar service.

    Uncle Dino's Old Fashioned

    I love these iconic SF institutions. My wife and I came in on a late Sunday morning for an early lunch and had a great experience. Uncle Dino's Old Fashioned was a nice variation on a classic, and the bartender gave me a generous pour of the Scotch special. My wife was very happy with the fish and chips, and I enjoyed the knucklehead chicken sandwich. Bartender was great and the place has a great, mellow vibe overall. Looking forward to our next visit!

    Stuffed peteole sole
    Shannon P.

    Classic SF establishment. The booths are great and you feel transported back to another time. Seafood and fresh bread are great. Wonderful food and great service. Classic spot to bring clients for a work lunch. I love getting clam chowder and salad but today I got the stuffed petraole sole and it was fantastic. Highly recommend.

    Grey C.

    You like old school San Francisco? If you do, this place is for you. Always a place to stop in SF, the order here never disappoints. Monterey Bay calamari and the Dungeness crab louie. Both are great and these harken to the days of old school San Francisco...waiters, dining room and great history. This place opened in the 1860's. Yes, you heard that right...1860. Don't expect a modern fine dining experience this is tradition San Francisco with amazing food. I did walk downtown...California Street and Kearney...and while it's not back entirely from Covid...it's still vibrant and raw...go see it...there is nothing like it. Does the city need to get the workers back and tourists downtown...yes, but the old stalwarts are still here so go see them while you can!

    Smashburger with bleu cheese. Simple, satisfying.
    Brittany C.

    I was craving a burger and fries and this place delivered just that. Sports bar in a classy atmosphere. Self seating and the bartender made a damn decent Old Fashioned. I had the smashburger, which was pretty thick with 2 patties. I also had the deviled eggs. Would go back for another laid back, chill night.

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    Thanks for the kind words and the stars! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Amazing food and service. Very nice atmosphere too. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good burger place

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    Friendliest worker ever, not sure who I talked to but top tier service. I will definitely be coming back!

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    11 months ago

    Great wings. Great drinks. Great Bartender. I go there as much as I can for my lunch break.

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    Cold drinks and friendly staff. Attentive and friendly chat. Prices for meal were reasonable for SF and very delicious and served hot.

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    3.9
    (161 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I enjoyed my time here…read more It opened at 5pm to go to the bar but I took the elevator with my friend upstairs as he needed assistance. I had the Paloma drink and got him the strawberry probiotic. He liked it's I liked mine and added my tajin on my Paloma lol. The vibes are immaculate with a cool dj, pool table and they gave out raffles too! I enjoyed the food and it was busier the sooner it got to 7 but we got blessed with great seats and the host and security were so kind. Thankful would be back again to kick it here again.

    Stopped by Splash Restaurant & Bar after watching a Valkyries game at Chase Center. This is a great…read morespot to watch sports--there are TVs everywhere, so you won't miss any of the action. The menu is extensive with plenty of options, which I appreciated. The food was a bit hit or miss. The calamari was definitely the standout and was cooked well. The nachos, however, needed some work. The chips were too flimsy and kept breaking, making them difficult to eat. We also ordered a Lemon Drop and an Old Fashioned, and both drinks were pretty mid and didn't leave much of an impression. Service was good throughout the visit, and the atmosphere makes it a solid place to grab a bite or watch a game. While this visit didn't completely wow me, I'd come back and give some different menu items a try.

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    Short Rib w/ boursin mashed potatoes, herb roasted carrots, caramelized onions, braising jus ($36) + Garlic Fries ($9)
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    The Boardroom

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    The food here was such a huge highlight of our San Francisco trip !! After a long day exploring the…read morecity we overestimated the amount of time we had to go grab clam chowder at boudins. What originally started as a disappointment became a huge blessing once we found the board room. Feet aching, sweaty, and tired we made our way to this bar. Immediately you could tell it's a local favorite, the ambiance was nice and a great spot to people-watch. There was a cup flipping event which was super fun to spectate, along side the rotating pictures of the bar's beloved pooches . We ordered 2 western burgers, 12 count bone-in wings (half bbq, half Hawaiian), and an appetizer of corn dogs, tater tots, bacon Mac & cheese bites, and mozzarella sticks. Later we also added boneless buffalo wings which were so tangy, well-seasoned, and HOT. The western bacon burgers were so delicious, crispy bacon, crispy onion rings, and some bomb.com bbq sauce. The wings were drowned in sauce (just how we like them) , the bbq was to die for and the Hawaiian had the perfect little kick of spice for our picky eaters. The appetizer platter was also fried to perfection, with the perfect crunch on the tater tots & corn dogs. The Mac & cheese bites & mozzarella sticks were perfectly cheesed, with an amazing cheese pull on the mozzarella sticks. Along with the food, my boyfriend and I ordered some drinks. I got a margarita and he got a Guinness. Both drinks were good, very standard and well served. The couple behind the bar were very funny and super kind to us being dazed after all the walking. On our way back down to SoCal my brother is still raving about the burgers, this is a MUST-STOP the next time we come up to San Francisco!!

    I came by to catch the World Cup game. Cool spot to catch a game cause they have TVs all across the…read morebar and in the back. Happy hour from 4-7 pm. $3 beers in can, few food items. Got charged for full nachos and totchos but ordered during hh time. The bartender was nice and refunded. When it's crowded it gets stuffy. Only 1 restroom. Street parking and garages.

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    Grilled Chicken Club with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
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    3.4
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    I do not get the low average score. The food was outstanding, the service was also fantastic. I'm…read morenot a sports bar fan, but it looks like an amazing sports bar. I was here for the Bay Area deaf night out. They are very friendly for the deaf community. They have literally every beer you could possibly imagine.

    A bartender (piercings, tattoos, black sunglasses and hat) aggressively yelled at me for sitting in…read morea chair he claimed was taken -- even though there were no reservation signs and two chairs were open in a packed house. I told him I'd move when the people arrived, but he kept making a scene. When they showed up, I gave up the seat and stood while finishing my food (as I told I would do it) -- which still seemed to bother him. Later, he refused to serve me anything else and even told staff not to serve me, claiming a "manager" instructed it (which wasn't true -- the actual manager was nice to me later on, and got me drinks). I tried to handle everything respectfully, but I left feeling anxious and mistreated. I've never been yelled at like that in a restaurant before. I'm leaving this review, but for a moment I seriously considered taking this further due to the embarrassment and harassment I experienced. I tried to handle everything respectfully, yet I left feeling anxious and deeply mistreated. I sincerely hope management is properly instructing staff to treat customers with far more professionalism and respect in the future.

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    Nachos with Carne Asada
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