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    The Willows

    3.7 (327 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE WILLOWS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Victoria E.

    Staff here were friendly, and the food was tasty. We ordered a couple burgers and some cheese curds. There were so. many. curds. They were tasty (not super authentic...no squeakiness) and the burgers were big. I would have liked to give 3 1/2 stars if possible. It's a place I would be fine going back to but not one I would necessarily seek out. It had a bit of a dingy feeling- not dirty, just dark with a dive bar vibe.

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    Michael K.

    Nice tap room with a pretty good selection at fair prices. I haven't tired the food yet. There are gnats flying around inside since the doors are kept open, but that's typical of any Soma businesses that leave their doors open. Dog friendly!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Justin K.

    Came here with some family and friends after a nearby show around 9pm on a Friday. We came in with a party of 8 and the place was at about half capacity. So they were not overwhelmed with customers, but certainly understaffed. I can only imagine how stressful an understaffed restaurant/bar can be for the front of house workers, but the way our party was treated was unacceptable. I cannot make any excuses for the girl who was working the bar that night. I'm not one to make assumptions; but the way she treated our party, specifically those of Asian descent felt very intentional and calculated. We were treated rudely and disrespectfully by her from the beginning and I couldn't figure out what our group could have done to provoke such behavior. Whereas the two individuals of our party who were not Asian, were treated the expected standard. It left a sour taste for our whole group, especially after what was a great start to our night. The food wasn't anything special and the quality of the ingredients were noticeably below average. I appreciated the ambiance of the place, but I just hope they employ better individuals. There seems to be a recurring pattern of how certain patrons are treated here based on other reviews. I wish nothing but the best for this business and I hope others have a better experience than me.

    The Mary w/ thousand island dressing... no fries... this better be the best $20 burger ever.
    Anahi G.

    So, I work right next door and decided to give these folks a try.... Careful ordering off the menu online. It's not accurate. They don't have fried pickles andddd this $13.75 burger somehow ended up being $20 (just the burger...) no change, no receipt... a shame! If there was any due diligence- it would be a to-go spot... after this though, I think not!

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    What time does the kitchen close?

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    4.1
    (518 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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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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    (1.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    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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    Sam's Tavern

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    1.5 mi
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    My wife and I dropped by Sam's Tavern to watch a few World Cup games and it was just the vibe we…read morewere looking for. I stopped by around 4:30 p.m. and there were a few tables where I saw folks finishing up their work day on their laptops with a beer. It's neither overly crowded, nor overly loud, which is perfect for getting work done. Since it was the World Cup and many guests would be camping out for the entire match, table service has a per person minimum spend of $25. This is a really a non-issue because a cocktail is around $15, so two drinks, or one drink with some food, will easily hit this minimum. My wife and I shared crispy pork schnitzel ($17) and an order of their deviled eggs ($12). The deviled eggs were nicely seasoned and included a small salad shrimp on top for some variety. The pork schnitzel was perfectly fried and the potatoes in the included side-salad was well-cooked and not over dressed. I would recommend enjoying the schnitzel with some mustard. Both drinks that I ordered -- an Old Fashioned and a Boulvardier, were well prepared. No notes here. Service here was top notch. Throughout our stay, our server checked up on us multiple times and we never had to wait long to place another order for drinks. Tipping options on the receipt include pre-calculated 18%, 20%, and 22% options (on top of the 5% SF Mandate). Last but not least, the restaurant had clean bathrooms and a bunch of large TV screens on every wall. If you're looking to watch a sports match, Sam's Tavern is the place to go!

    Just a San Francisco staple, really no other way to put it. Been doing great things for a long time…read morein-between those four walls and I don't anticipate that changing anytime soon. You want to get a taste of the city before all the tech bros turned it into what it is now? Sam's is one of the spots that'll take you back in time.

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    Hardwood Bar & Smokery

    4.1
    (301 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Great bbq in the city The sauce is the bomb doggy good…read more That Mac n cheese oh my so cute and creamy Get ya some wings too

    To celebrate America's 250th birthday, my friends and I decided to stop by Hardwood Bar & Smokery…read moreas it's one of the few BBQ establishments in SF. All seating is bar style with high tables hence the name "Hardwood Bar." The food was okay and I'd much rather go to Fikscue if I'm feeling BBQ next time to be honest. We shared ribs and each of us got an entree. One of my friends often orders from here for delivery and was excited to try it in person so that the food would be hot. Surprisingly, our tri tip and brisket came out slightly cold so it wasn't that different from delivery... The ribs were okay and not the most tender. Our server was great and service was good despite the restaurant being relatively full and served by one person. What I find the most perplexing is how they calculate the "SF mandate" fee and sales tax. I'm local to SF so I'm used to restaurants tacking on this "SF mandate"/"SF healthy mandate" fee, but their calculations just seem a bit off (see receipt). If we're calculating this correctly, 4% of $130.40 should be $5.22 and 8.63% of $130.40 should be $11.25. If you include the SF mandate fee in the tax calculation, then the $11.74 is right (if you include their calculation of the SF mandate fee). I'm not going to argue over a 50 cents or so but it's the principle of it! They should definitively state the actual % of 4.35% they're charging instead of just stating 4%. I mean at scale -- it adds up right? It rubbed me the wrong way for sure.

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