OMG! Was in San Francisco for a Valentine's Day getaway w my bride. I set her up w a 2 hour SPA…read moresession & needed to do something "manly" nearby. Stumbled upon the Family Billiard bar via a yelp search. Had the best time ever. Cici was the Swiss Army knife who checked me in @ issued me a table, poured a few beers for me & tripled as the cook. The food, ambiance & 10 to 12 pool tables in the joint were outstanding. I will visit Family Billiards again during a future trip to the city. Cici needs a raise. Their Shrimp & fries combo meal was "on point"!!!

Family Billiards is a cool place in the cool city of San Francisco! Smiling parking attendant…read moreguided our car to the designated spot for disabled people. Two nice hostesses welcomed us at the front door and made a rather pleasant first impression. The bar had choices of food and beverage, the room appeared very clean and the music was just right for us. One hostess was particularly attentive about our choice of table and described such details as pocket sizes and table sizes and also pointed at Brunswick and Diamond brands in the room. We played a nine foot table which was in a very good condition. There was comfortable enough space between tables and we enjoyed the game and the atmosphere. People around the room were nice and friendly. This is really a family place.

This place has everything that you can think of! Arcade for all ages, billiards (pool table and…read moredarts), food/snacks, mini bowling alley, go karts, and VR games. FYI - Fridays are HALF OFF all games!!! All staff are super helpful and it's spacious.

Very unique and pretty fun experience. Never been to an arcade that offers interactive and…read moresimulation rides before. Start off by putting a certain amount of money into their gama ride cards. I noticed that games typically cost around $1-3 while their rides range around $7-10. You can swipe for games until the money you put into the card runs out. This place has a mix of single player and double player games which I appreciated. Also, the food downstairs at the bar was pretty solid! The workers were helpful for the most part!

SERVICE WAS WEIRD AND UNCALLED FOR. I believe the person who came up to use was the owner. Or…read morepossibly a manager. I was playing with my homie and before we were gonna break to start a game, he tells me we need to use a cloth underneath the white ball first otherwise we could damage the tables. I've never heard of this. I asked him multiple times why and to example n to me the logic. With this rule you could basically mess up the cloth after every hit. This idiot don't even introduce himself or anything, he just starting talking to us like we were ten year old and he was our dad. Also, he never did this shit with any other table there. There are also no signs anywhere of this rule. He pretty much killed our vibe and we left. We're grown ass men, if we fuck up your table so be it but why the fuck are you coming up to us and where we're half drunk trying to talk to us like you're our dad. Not coming back.

The lady staff was nice but the Hispanic guy there was super rude, we were going to stay longer but…read morehe kept coming over, saying we were throwing the ball when we weren't. The guy was super anal, bad experience we were trying to have fun playing pool. It felt a bit racially motivated. Wouldn't recommend.

This review is for BAR Shoji (not the Cafe)…read more Wow! Talk about ambience. You need to be 21+ to enter and they do check ID. It's dark and sexy inside. Table setting was gorgeous. Decor is minimal. Menus are scanned using the QR code at the table. Service is excellent! We were approached/reminded that our reservation was for 1.5 hours but the party after us wasn't arriving until later so we can extend our stay for another half hour. That was very nice of them to let us know. We started with cocktails. Beautiful glassware. They may look delicate but these drinks are strong! Very delicious though. We ordered: KABOSU - like an elevated spicy clarified margarita with Thai flavors. Not too spicy. It just adds a kick. This cocktail paired well with what we ordered for dinner. KOHAKU - like a matcha whiskey cocktail SHOJI MARTINI - dry and made with Japanese gin For dinner, we ordered: FRENCH FRIES with Akazu aged vinegar aioli, tobiko - the fries were dusted with Thai seasoning which were flavorful eaten as is but when dipped in the aioli, whoa!!! The tobiko added the right amount of balance to the tang of the aioli. Next level!! OYSTER - the dressing was good. A little on the sweet side. PORK JOWL - tender and so flavorful. I wish it came with rice. The pear and pineapple kimchi was the perfect side. CEVICHE - fish was fresh and the flavors were well-balanced. Loved the giant pieces of nori rice crackers. SHOJI BURGER - this was a nice show at the table. The fondue cheese was yummy. The burger was well-seasoned. Good for sharing. For dessert, we had: HOJICHA AFFOGATO - Beautiful, delicate and delicious dessert that was fun to watch prepared at our table. Lovely experience. Thank you for the great service. The staff was kind and professional. Well done.

Shoji is a true experience that takes you back to Japan…read more Their cocktails are so good. The chicken sandwich was to die for. The ceviche was bright and zesty. The donburi with Ikura and Uni was creamy and melted in my mouth at each bite. The wings were great too. The hojicha affogato desert was spectacular. I would go back! Amazing vibes and great service.

There are Emporium guests who are curious about foosball. They are the ones who come for a…read morefriendly challenge or to ask how the heck I make my shot. However, on Thursday nights, some people participate in local, regional, and international tournaments. They are way better than me and can give a better show. Very basic rules of foosball: Foosball is a fast-paced tabletop game where players use rotating rods to maneuver figures and kick a ball into the opponent's goal. The primary objective is to score a set number of points--typically 5, 9, or 10 goals per game--before the other team does. [1, 2] Core Game Structure: * Setup: A coin toss determines who gets the first serve or choice of table side. * Scoring: The first player or team to reach the agreed-upon score wins the game. Matches are typically decided by a best-of-three or best-of-five game series. * Serving: The ball is placed on the field at the center. The server asks if the opponent is ready, and the ball must be touched by at least two different figures before it can be advanced or shot into a goal. * After a Goal: The team that just conceded the goal gets to serve the next ball. [6] Essential Rules of Play * No Spinning: A spin is an illegal move where the rod completes a full 360-degree rotation without touching the ball. Any goal scored directly off a spin does not count. * No Jarring: Jarring occurs when you slam the rods against the table walls to jar the ball loose or distract your opponent. Aggressive table shaking or banging is forbidden. * Dead Balls: If a ball comes to a complete stop in the middle of the table where neither team can reach it, it is a dead ball. The ball is then given to the player or team who originally served the kickoff. * Time Limits: To keep the game moving, strict time limits are enforced for ball possession. Players typically have 10 seconds to advance the ball from the midfield (5-man rod) and 15 seconds when the ball is on other rods. [5] AI responses may include mistakes. [1] https://www.ventureshuffleboard.com/ultimate-guide-to-foosball-basics-rules/ [2] https://blattbilliards.com/blogs/news/how-do-you-play-foosball-tips-tricks-and-rules [3] https://recservices.k-state.edu/programs/intramurals/rulebooks_handbooks/Foosball%20RB.pdf [4] https://crec.unl.edu/student-affairs/campus-recreation/sites/unl.edu.student-affairs.campus-recreation/files/media/file/Foosball.pdf [5] https://www.foosball.com/features/rules/ [6] https://www.foosballsoccer.com/official-foosball-rules.html [7] https://www.imperialusa.com/post/complete-guide-on-the-official-foosball-rules [8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru627ZhRXKA

Being a long time customer, I would like to give the management at The Emporium a chance to respond…read moreto the false advertising that happened recently at their venue in San Francisco on 6/13/26. I tried to avoid writing this review by contacting the venue directly but have yet to see a response, so here we are. They had multiple pages on their website saying they are showing all the World Cup games for free, including the game I attended on June 13th. None of the pages I saw mentioned a cover charge for this game. (See the attached screenshots). Also, they had posted similar ads on their social media accounts saying that they are showing the games for free. So after waiting 20 minutes in line for the Brazil vs. Morocco game with no prior warning I was informed there's a $25 dollar entry fee at the door. The game had already started due to the extremely slow door management even though I showed up ten minutes early to get in on time. I just payed the cover because I didn't want to miss any more of the best match for the group stage, and didn't know where else I could go nearby. Once inside the promoter showed the game on a low definition satellite stream that was choppy throughout, and kept cutting out completely, missing parts of the game. On top of all that the promoter was charging $20 for feijoada, which basically is rice, beans, and some meat on top. This seemed draconian considering the ridiculously high price of entry for a game viewing that other venues all over the city showed for free. I would like to know how this obvious disconnect between your advertising and what the promoter actually charged/offered will be addressed to your loyal customers?

Family-friendly and economical. The independent, family-owned bowling alleys are the way to go…read more We'll definitely be coming back for more family fun that doesn't cost an arm and a leg like some other bowling spots..

1-Star Review - I Wish I Could Give Zero Stars…read more I wish I could give this place zero stars. We came in on a Sunday, and there was hardly anyone there--no wait and plenty of open lanes. We started by trying to order drinks, but were told there was no bartender. Fine, we moved on. When my fiancée asked if they had socks, the employee simply shook their head. No explanation, no "sorry," nothing. We ended up going to Goodwill to buy a pair just so we could bowl. Once we finally got on our lane, it malfunctioned three different times. After the third issue, I asked for a refund because it was clear we weren't going to have a smooth experience. The only positive thing I can say is that the facility was nice and clean. Unfortunately, clean floors don't make up for poor customer service and equipment that constantly breaks down. If your bowling lanes are having issues, the least you can do is be friendly, apologize, and try to make things right. Needless to say, we won't be coming back.

I really hope this place doesn't close. One of the few places around here that you can play pool…read moreand play darts. Parking lot can get busy depending on when you're there. They have blacked out windows which could freak out some people, but there's nothing to freak out about. Staff is nice and customers tend to keep to themselves. I love seeing how there seem to be a good number of regulars because people seem to know each other there. Front desk is at the very back next to the bar and restrooms. They have a bar so you can eat and drink while playing pool. Each time we've gone lately, we haven't had to wait too long for a table. We've gone on off peak times and it was great. Service is great. Nachos are gigantic for just us two, but we made a good dent in it. They definitely hit the spot. We'll definitely be back.

I love this pool hall and am always satisfied when I come. I always get a beer and some snacks, and…read morethey are pretty standard but nothing special. The service here from the bartenders/kitchen staff are always kind and patient. There are many pool tables and I'm not sure how busy it gets on a Fri/Sat, but there's never an issue with waiting when coming during funemployed times. They also have tournaments, and I made the mistake of not calling or checking before driving 40 minutes to play pool here. They seemed to have a lot of open tables though so I wish they had let us play anyway :( There is also easy parking in the lot, and lots of food nearby. There's also someone who sits at the door every time I come, but isn't wearing a security guard fit or anything also, and I have no idea what they're doing but if someone finds out who they are and what they're doing please let me know haha it's such a big mystery to me.

Real good spot. Decent price and nice vibe. Not exactly an ambient space or anything but there was…read moreno bad stuff which is always a good sign.

Hole in the wall, underrated place on Fillmore st. It's pretty easy to miss it if you walk by -…read moreit's a small entrance next to Woori supermarket that takes you upstairs. The place has two ping pong tables and a bunch of pool tables. Went on a weekday evening and it was pretty empty. These was a really nice Asian man who ran the place and it's pretty reasonably priced ($20/hr for a table). Think it's BYO drinks or food, cash only (no Venmo).