I came here on a Saturday evening. This is a great place to hang out and do art. I got the goji…read moreberry drink and it was great! It came out quickly within a minute. The owners are kind and patient, making sure you feel comfortable!There is so much variety for the arts and crafts. If you want a nice, chill place to do art and get some refreshment this is your place. Great value and affordable! There's parking outside but they're all paid parking right near the area. I recommend to come after 6 when parking is free for all. Highly recommend this place for dates, chill hangouts, or solo hangouts!

A wonderful third space for crafting and other activities. I arrived when they were opening on a…read moreweek day. My friend and I brought some activities to do from home even though there were many fun crafts to purchase (clay, 3d puzzles). Bianca was so friendly and welcoming to my party and all others at the cafe; she bused our yummy drinks (cup of tea and iced good juju) after we finished but were still busy crafting. Periodically, she visited each table to check on progress and see if we needed anything. The environment was so friendly that at one point, our conversation included our neighboring table! Such a rarity to have moments of connection. I'll definitely be back again!

Amazing! Our original venue fell threw and Shay got in contact with me a day after I reached out…read moreand were booked and ready to have our event there within a week! Her attitude and vibe is just so easy to work with and made such a stressful situation so easy would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing a venue for any event!

Donworth Hall was where I had my babyshower last weekend. Shay was very helpful, friendly and…read moreaccommodating! She helped to explain every single detail so that there weren't any surprises or catches. We hosted no more than 200 guests and many of them commented on how clean and spacious the venue was. The parking was also a non issue which as we all know is a nightmare in San Francisco. Thanks again, Shay for helping us plan and organize the event! I had a very successful babyshower! I couldn't be any happier!

I need to come here more often because everytime I do, it's amazing. I love the perfectly balanced…read moreand extremely creative cocktails, the innovative food menu, and the comfortable seating. The other night I was chilling tough on a couch with the tastiest treats in front of me. Birria noddles! Salt and pepper wings! I highly recommend.

This is a nice cozy spot! I like the decor and the dim lighting. Modern and trendy, beautiful…read morewallpaper Came for Taco Tuesday! $3 for 3 tacos. Comes with a spicy salsa to dip or pour over. What a great deal. Thanks for offering the happy hour deals on other nights too. Garlic fries are so good, fragrant! I like that there's a TV above the bar and also projected on the bigger walls , was watching a movie while eating (no sound because other bar music was played)

This review is specifically for the use of the event space. While the space was good for events…read more(overall I'd say a 4), the experience we had with a staff member was very alarming and needs to be known to anyone who is considering using the space. We had received a referral from using this space from the ease of rental and no frills set up and involvement from the staff. I unfortunately have to seriously call out the behavior of a staff member Cynthia who not only was so condescending, overbearing and disrespectful to us as we held an event for a family birthday but she also extended this behavior to guests. Extremely appalling and unacceptable behavior. She was not a guest but domineered like she knew everything better than we did, proceeded to try to demand to have my mother who is disabled try to help set up when she was sitting down and practically yell at her when she didn't comply. I had to repeat many to her without calling out her disability that she was just helping us look at the final result to which Cynthia did not immediately pick up and proceeded to say under her breath "well she's just sitting there she should help". Cynthia had no business bossing everyone around as we had a plan. At most helping set up the tables and chairs was probably all that we expected and even then we had hired people to do that, all she needed to do was tell us where to get them. It got worse during the day. She would go around like she was a guest helping at the event and her interactions were rude and belittled everyone she interacted with. She stressed all of us out the whole day and had many guests on edge, several of whom came up to us asking who she was and why she was so angry and mean. She put a cloud on what was supposed to be a joyous event frankly and we will never forgive her for taking that away from an otherwise special occasion. To top it all off she at the end of the day as we were cleaning up and waiting for the trash guy to come said "I've already done more than I'm supposed to do" - WHEN WE DIDN'T ASK FOR YOUR HELP OR OPINION!!! I expect so much better from a center geared towards bringing the community together - she certainly is not a representation of SF or SF Rec and Park and should seriously be considered to not be involved in these events in the future. So if you decide to use this space make sure you ask who will be working and demand a different staff if you find out it's Cynthia or get another place. She will absolutely RUIN your event.

This review is for the multipurpose space and kitchen inside the rec center for events and parties…read morebooked on the sfrec website. I booked this place for my son's first birthday because of its location - there's a playground and parking is not too difficult! Thankfully it didn't rain so guests got to enjoy the indoor party with food, drinks and other activities while also running out to the playground.. a perfect way to keep restless little kids entertained! The staff member was kind and helpful. He helped pull out all the tables and chairs from the storage room and helped us with take down as well. Another pro was the weather was really nice and sunny and the room was bright and had high ceilings, so it felt very spacious. Unfortunately some tables were broken so we couldn't use them. The permit did say that it was not guaranteed. However this impacted our party because we had many guests with not enough seats/tables. Maximum capacity written on the wall was 130+ also and I know I had a little less than 100 show up, so that was a bummer! Another con is that you do have to remove the trash after your party is over. I am not sure if this applies to all sf rec reservations but at Lake Merced Boathouse they have the same policy. It's pretty challenging to remove the trash from the site as they expect you to bring your own bags and to bring it home to toss...but we got it done. The kitchen is rather small but has everything you would need. It's not the cleanest but it did its job. We actually didn't use it as much as I thought we would but it was nice to have access in there and use the sink to clean off any food trays we had. Heads up that it does cost an extra fee per hour to rent the kitchen. They also have a keurig coffee maker if you're interested in that! I accidentally left my half and half in the fridge too...oh well. All in all I would recommend this location for a party especially if you're inviting kids. Booking the space was a little troublesome because I had issues booking online on their calendar with the right time frame so I emailed sf rec instead. I suggest looking into the prices online as they change and check the availability online as well.

This is a lovely setting for a wedding. I know, because I came to a wedding reception here long…read morebefore I lived in San Francisco. Said wedding was fine except for some in-poor-taste snarkery that one particularly tall fellow was spilling within earshot of the people he was snarking (he had never met them before and was just spreading nasty rumors about them, because he was an imbecile). Sadly, the marriage whose beginning I celebrated here did not last, and even more sadly, the bride's sister, who was a year younger than me, has also passed away. Why am I mentioning all these rude and sad things? Because I associate them with that wedding and this place, even though nothing bad from that wedding should be associated with this place. I mean, it's not Trocadero Clubhouse's fault that the particularly tall fellow was an imbecile or that the then happy couple was mismatched from the start and destined for unhappiness with each other or that drug addiction is often tragic and deadly. Here's what to know: This is a lovely setting for a wedding. You can't get much better than the smell of redwood trees at your wedding reception.

This is an update on my previous review after getting married here in November…read more Despite some of the cons(see previous review), it is completely worth it. Absolutely beautiful, staff onsite was friendly and willing to pitch in if needed even though that isn't included. There are extra tables onsite(some good size rectangular ones). Both the upstairs rooms have some chairs and there is a bathroom upstairs in the larger room(perfect for a getting ready room!). There is even a clothing rack in that room! The water damage is still very obvious from the redwood Grove where a lot of people will have their ceremonies. The hillside going up toward sloat is still barren and does not look good a a back drop. I would recommend having your ceremony in the east meadow(included with rental), it's so pretty and very spacious and more private. A lot of traffic goes through the redwood grove area. The lights in the main "dining room" have a dimmer which is nice! There is a restroom behind the bar in the main building as well as the public restrooms just outside on the deck.

We came here to celebrate a birthday. Been wanting to try it and we were happy we did. The staff is…read moreextremely friendly- our server Emma? Emily? was the best! Nice cool vibe and the menu had happy hour specials. We had the Baja style fish tacos $14 which was battered and fried fish and slaw. The fish was nicely done. The shrimp Louie $22.50 had nice amount of bay shrimp, egg and avocado. The chicken Milanese sandwich $16 was a bit disappointing though. The battered chicken fingers were a bit dry and the pieces were on the small size, as was the fried chicken fingers $12. The deviled eggs $8.50 was creamy. Could've done without the pickled jalapeño-made it bit bitter. We all loved the griddled sourdough $5 ! I'd come back to check out more of the small bites menu.

My sister was craving some oysters yesterday so we decided to try this spot, she also found out the…read more$2 Tuesday specials. We walked in and liked the spot immediately it gave the both of us like a very Oceanside spot, not entirely sure on how to describe it to be honest. Our waitress was super friendly and great in serving us throughout our meal. Both of our favorite things that we ate was actually their $5 happy hour fish tacos. We were so surprised and loved the fact we ate that last. The only thing I was taken aback was that the oysters were not chucked entirely properly and there was one that was pretty bad that I couldn't order more oysters like I wanted to, I think it wasn't as fresh. If I could give a 3.5 I would because of that bad oyster I ate. But overall good spot! And I would highly recommend the fish tacos!

My sister and I rented the Lake Merced Boathouse for our mother's celebration of life. I had been…read morethere several times before for events and a family member's engagement party. I think it is Park & Rec's nicest event space. The best part about this venue is the view of the lake, second - the ample parking and ease of getting in and out of the area. There is one large room for rent and an adjacent room that can be added for extra space. We rented both spaces and it was pretty affordable. With the cost of the rental, you get to use the tables and chairs. However, you are also responsible for your own set up and take down of everything at your event. So if you don't have a set up crew, you will need one. Make sure to allow extra time on your rental for this. In addition to the two rooms, there is an entrance hall that we set up with photos, flowers and sign in table. There are men's and women's restrooms and a catering kitchen with fridge, freezer, sink and ice maker. There are no ovens, microwaves or any heating appliances available. There is no wifi available, bring your own hot spot if needed. That being said, it was a beautiful event and on a sunny day, the sun glistens off the lake in a golden hue and just sets the scene for any event.

We attended a large baby shower at this great venue. The large space had an expansive balcony and…read morelarge picture perfect windows with really great views of Lake Merced. The main room was recently renovated and could occupy 125 people. There was a caterer's kitchen set up area and well maintained bathrooms for the guests. Parking was ample and access to the freeway was easy. The space rented from the SF Parks and Rec Department so I was told that the price for the space given the views are reasonable. Definitely a good venue for the views, location and price.

Came here for a jazz show inside of the boathouse, it was epic! We got to sit by the lake for a few…read moreminutes before the show started and watch some really cool birds fly around. Then, the jazz and ambiance of the room was perfect. A hot summer day made it feel like I was truly in Louisiana. Good prices for drinks and a great community around the jazz scene. Highly recommend!

Great location in the park. I ordered the garlic fries as a mid-walk pick-me-up. Now I haven't had…read moremany garlic fries, but these were absolutely the best I've ever had. Not too salty, crisp exterior with a warm soft center. And the portion was sizable for the price. It was the only thing I ordered, but it seemed like food was being served at a decent pace. The staff was kind and attentive.

Art gallery in my local neighborhood. Wonderful business that support local artists from the area…read more Their art is beautiful. I really like the robotic design they got going on here. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards.

A wonderful gallery whose thematic exhibitions feature a variety of quality local artists, both…read moreemerging and well established! Anne is a knowledgable and very friendly and welcoming proprietor!