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Such a Nostalgic place. We stopped by after a wedding for their Famous Irish Coffee…read more It did not disappoint.. Thankyou for continuing on with this long ti.e traditional drink. It was agreat end to a really happy day.

Ambiance GREAT! Damn the bartenders are SAVAGE! They basically hate anyone that isn't a regular!…read moreWent yesterday and a slender bald guy was ours mid day. He was so taken aback. Asked, if I could have an Irish coffee to go "iced" ( they have a TO GO menu outside listed) It was 78F, I guess I had to acquiesce to the man's wishes. Hot...to go! Went again tonight (9/7) Steven was the guy I got! He said "Labor day weekend is full of amateurs" Man...They are paying your bills! When did this area become NYC? I am not from SF. I am a bartender in San Diego. I, understand your frustration and you have worked there for 5 years. We all know why we get into this business, with that being said... Deciding, to $hit on anyone that could hear you is atrocious and maybe it's time for half of those old timers to retire. This is only my experience from the bar top. Kind of made me sad as they forgot why they chose this profession. Clearly, they have lost that and have become jaded.

0.8 mi•Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Luau Lounge

3.4(71 reviews)

Great experience for a beautiful view of the Bay along with some great drinks. We enjoyed a…read moreHurricane and an Espresso Martiki at the bar with a corner seat that had a crystal clear view of Alcatraz. Our bartender was Scarlett, she was the biggest sweetheart! Thank you!

Decided to stop by Luau Lounge thinking they had happy hour outside, they do not. Not too many…read morepeople sitting outside on a Friday afternoon, so we decided to order a painkiller and a tropical itch. Drinks took about 15 min to make, a little too long for there not being many people. Drinks were ok, nothing crazy memorable but would come back to try something else and maybe food. Did enjoy the live music, that was a nice touch.

0.5 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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The Red Jack Saloon

4.1(290 reviews)

Really can't say much about this place. Feels like an old school bar with crazy stuff all over the…read morewalls. This is your neighborhood bar and it was a great escape from all the tourists and crowds of the warf. The prices for the drinks were reasonably priced. we were able to grab a table and the bartender was quick. We order a gin and tonic, pineapple and vodka and two proseccos. Hung out for a while, drank a couple of drinks and headed to another bar. They have this creepy guy in the corner which we played with a bit hahahah. Hit this place up if you're in the neighborhood.

Amazing service ! Nick was a super friendly bartender and took great care of our group. Ambiance…read moreand Vibes were great. Drinks were good! 10/10 would recommend. There's darts and a juke box!

0.7 mi•Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Sabella & La Torre

3.4(1.1k reviews)

STOP. DROP. EAT…read more This place is an absolute gem. Food: We started with the clams and mussels, and they were phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and soak every last bit of that broth up with the bread--you won't regret it. Don also surprised us with complimentary scallops, and wow... next-level fresh. Some of the best seafood I've had. Drinks: Hands down the best margaritas I've had in California so far. I also watched Don make a Bloody Mary, and it was like watching someone craft a work of art. Every ingredient was intentional, and you could tell it was made with genuine care. Service: This deserves to be at the top because it's what made the experience unforgettable. Halfway through our meal, I realized my incredible bartender was actually the owner. Don is one of the most humble, genuine, and welcoming people you'll ever meet. His sons and daughter all work in the restaurant, and there's even a photo on the wall of his great-grandfather smoking a cigar while cooking crabs. This isn't just a restaurant--it's generations of family, tradition, and passion served on every plate. You can feel the heart behind this place the moment you walk in. Thank you, Don, for the outstanding hospitality, the amazing conversation, and a meal we'll be talking about for a long time. We'll definitely be back.

(3/5) I've been coming to this restaurant for many years,…read moreand this was the first visit that left me disappointed. Overall, the food was good, and the service was okay. However, the clam chowder tasted much more like potato chowder than clam chowder, with very little clam flavor. The bread was served warm, but it quickly became chewy, which made it seem like it had been heated in a microwave rather than baked fresh. What stood out the most was the condition of the restaurant. It looked run-down, dated, and, unfortunately, not very clean. After many years of enjoying this place, this was the first time I noticed how much it seems to have declined. I hope management takes the time to refresh the restaurant and improve the overall cleanliness because it has always been one of my go-to spots, and I'd like to see it return to the quality it once had.

0.9 mi•Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Scoma's Restaurant

4.1(5.1k reviews)

•$$$

The pasta I ordered wasn't fully cooked, and no one came to check on it--I was very disappointed…read more The service was merely average, but considering that most of the staff were older, I didn't mind the occasional oversight and ended up leaving a generous tip. The atmosphere is great, and there are many historical photos on the walls.

San Francisco is known for many foods. One type of food which is well renowned in the city is their…read moreseafood. There are many places you can grab seafood around San Francisco. One place where people from around the world enjoy the taste of San Francisco seafood is Fisherman's Wharf. There is a San Francisco institution which been serving seafood for over 60 years. It's located a stones throw from the salty water in SF and it's called Scoma's. On the last full week of the Summer stroll on Al Scoma Way I landed again at Scoma's. I first tried the oysters without the lemon squeeze along with the shrimp. I then had the clam chowder with pepper which wasn't salty like some in SF. I then had their Fried combo which wild gulf shrimp, scallops and wild cod with fries which weren't salty like some in SF. Then I had their whole Dungeness crab with garlic. I then washed it down with glasses of Pinot Noir from a French owner vineyard in Oregon. Scoma's is a San Francisco institution worth revisiting. Come to a place which brings the old San Francisco and makes me "nostalgic" a place by Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco natives mostly "all pick " a few blocks from a Park called "Aquatic" you must try their Dungeness Crab seasoned in "garlic" You can find Seafood from the Sunset Strip of San Francisco all the way to "SOMA" you can smell the seafood "aroma"and enjoy some wine like the Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley of Oregon to "Sonoma" you will find it by the salty waters in SF at "Scoma"

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La Rocca's Corner

3.9(157 reviews)

0.5 mi•Russian Hill

fun neighborhood bar, great Irish coffees! A lot of regulars .and a friendly atmosphere. Old school…read morebar that's been around a long time. I will be back.

Exploring North Beach for the first time, La Rocca's caught our eye with the sign for the $8 Irish…read moreCoffee. Although not quite unfriendly, the bartender did not seem super keen to acknowledge we had entered but did greet me and was friendly enough when I ordered the coffees. For $8, the Irish Coffees are quite the steal. Having not had an Irish Coffee made in a bar before (just terrible teenage connections), I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised at how strong the drink was. The whisky flavor was super strong, but slightly hidden under the also strong coffee flavor. The whipped cream did provide some creaminess to offset the whisky flavor also. Overall, we were happy with the drinks and thought they were a good value, but didn't feel super welcomed.

0.9 mi•Fisherman's Wharf, Russian Hill

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Blue Mermaid

3.5(1.1k reviews)

•$$$

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at blue mermaid. I live in the…read moreneighborhood and often take visitors here for a quick eat. I've only had the burger and clam chowder. The burger was very yummy and cooked well. I've had it twice now and both times were good. The chips were also super good. The clam chowder did run very salty. Which was disappointing being so close to the water, but it happens. I do think there may be other places that are better in that department. Service was great and they were very attentive. The restaurant does sit behind a couple buildings so you don't get a lot of sunlight, especially during the cooler evenings. However they have a ton of heaters and it does help a little. 9/10.

Sunday Brunch Day with Mina…read more Blue Mermaid Executive Chef Amod Singh Server - Martin, he is so friendly and so helpful in making our order to meet out diet needs. Especially for Mina. Bloddy Mary - Extra Spicy Mimosa - Orange Juice Soft Scramble Egg Soft Scramble Egg White Sour Bread Toast Side Bowl Crab Meet Fruit Bowl They inside seating and out door too. Beautiful design and a great kitchen. I love the outdoor. So relaxing with a slightly breeze. This place is in the old Del Monte Cannery. A must try.

0.5 mi•Russian Hill, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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International Sports Bar

3.6(144 reviews)

Pub Crawl #3 Dark…read more Divey. Unpretentious. The place instantly brought to mind the classic TV show Cheers (1982-1993), where a tight-knit group of regulars gathered night after night at their local bar. This was our last stop of the night. We grabbed seats at the bar, surrounded by customers who all seemed to know one another. One friendly guy--there alone--struck up a conversation with the bartender and soon with us, too. The bartender poured us a shot of... well, I'm still not sure what it was--something my partner ordered. She filled it past the line on the glass, which impressed me. No fancy cocktails here, so I went for a margarita. People drifted in and out, most of them exchanging greetings and stories--clearly regulars. "Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came You wanna be where you can see (ah-ah) Our troubles are all the same (ah-ah) You wanna be where everybody knows your name" - Cheers Theme Song

Showed up at 11:45am on a Friday during the World Cup. They were closed. No lights, doors locked…read more Walked across the street to La Rocca's. They were open and a big crowd started forming around noon for World Cup games. Then a bunch of ladies on a scavenger hunt ran in, did tequila shots then ran out. Will be back to La Rocca's again soon. Fun bar. International lost out. Plus La Rocca's takes credit cards.

0.0 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Bar April Jean

4.3(67 reviews)

Cool vibe, cool decor, cool bartenders, cool music, great cocktails…read more Had espresso martinis. Truly loved the neighborhood feel of this bar.

Has been on my list for a while every since they opened and I was glad I got to check it out. Came…read morefor one round of drinks after dinner. It was a weekday and the bar was slammed. I think it was all one big group as at one point, everyone left all at once. Loud music, electric with energy, cool vibes with open windows peering out into the street. A bit too loud personally as I felt like I had to scream or lean in to hear my friends. Only one bartender working during this rush which was wild to me as the man was making like 6 drinks at one time and had them all ready together. My cocktail was a riff on a granny smith apple which was really refreshing. My friends also got the bar's version of an espresso martini as well as a watermelon cocktail, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

0.5 mi•Russian Hill, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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The Lost Church - San Francisco

4.8(45 reviews)

Beautiful intimate venue. Affordable shows…read more Been coming here since the Mission location. They speakers aren't on blast unlike other venues where you need ear plugs.

If the Lost Church was running out of his house(Brett) on Capp St in the Mission...isn't that the…read moreChapel? Chapel and Lost Church..haha..creative space for music and presentation..did you really connect to somebody that presented a show? It's a big city..is that your excuse all the time..well at least I could be entertained and then at Vesuvio there was not much for me.. List of events every night..in Santa Rosa too? First time visit...

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Rachel A.

15 years ago

Great for just drinks, appetizers maybe, or a full dinner - I love the comfortable atmosphere, and the bar staff is truly warm and friendly. I'm a rare vegetarian from the South, and typical of southern cuisine, it's so meat-heavy that I often avoid 'soul food' restaurants. I was pretty impressed with the vegetarian options available on Tupelo's menu and as a lover of grits, was AMAZED at how delicious the grits were - maybe the best I've ever had (take THAT Waffle House!!). Mushroom and grits, shrimp and grits (non-vegetarian, I know...) are seriously amazing - what is that gravy?? The grit cakes, the roasted garlic and brie mac and cheese, the cornbread, and the yam soup that's sometimes on special, are all absolutely delicious - and I've had them several times over. After chatting a bit with the owner, I learned that the meat and dairy are from local, sustainable and humanely-raised farms, and the veggies organic. Why isn't this listed on the menu, or anywhere? This says a lot about the values of the management, and has brought me back with veggie and carnivorous - and beer-loving friends alike. Oh yes, last but never least, the beer selection is great. And what beer doesn't go great with some apple crisp? How can I turn THAT down? Yum. read more

Kristen W.

15 years ago

After a long afternoon of walking around the city on a stunning blue sky day, my friend and I decided to pop in to Tupelo for a cold one. Our experience: 1. Any bar with the smarts to put hooks underneath automatically scores bonus points in my book - big plus. 2. The bar stools are wider than customary (and padded) which makes passing the time all the easier. 3. Beer cold. Good. 4. Clean bathroom (tho pretty wet on the floor - water dripping from hands from sink to towels). Gorgeous tiles - nice and unexpected touch! 5. Knowledgable, attentive bartenders that know their shit and hustle when they need to hustle. Seems simple but many fall short in this category. 6. It had surpassed the dinner hour and we decided to give the food a go. I have two words: The Grits. My Lawd, the grits! Fall off my chair (or wide comfy stool) delicious. Never had a craving for grits before, but I've been thinking about those Creole Shrimp Grits a week now. Yes sir, I'll be back! read more

Alex M.

11 years ago

Clara R.

2 years ago

What a disappointing sad place with the worst bartender I've ever come across. The girl bartender (emphasis on GIRL as her level of maturity does not surpass one of a 10 year old brat, and that's being nice) is so rude and on a power trip to make all of her costumers, especially female costumers feel horrible. The energy in the bar is so negative and depressing. I feel so bad for the father of this bartender, who is apparently the owner of the bar across the street, to have a daughter with such a pathetic personality, sloppy drunk on the job, and disgusting reputation. I will NEVER step into this place again and I strongly advise you to not go here unless you are looking to ruin your night and meet a repulsive human being. read more

Josh R.

453

4 years ago

If getting pickpocketed, getting roofied, and getting groped sounds like a good time -- with bouncers and management that are ALL IN ON IT, then THIS is the place for you!! Absolutely baffling that 1) people still choose to come here and 2) it's still allowed to be open. Seriously - read the reviews. Sort by RECENT. Make better choices with your life. There are so many other better options in the area, so save yourself the drama and trouble. read more

Mark S.

4 years ago

Oh this place is great! I've been coming here for a long time, drinking on weekdays and karaoke nights with friends. Ibin Vanleer is the best DJ, check him out he is soo good the vibes are amazing and good good music. Bartenders are alright, not the best. Most of all, I like the atmosphere here and Grant st is a nice place to chill many other places as well. read more

sofia rocio f.

2 years ago

Rude Bar tender who was giving pick me and old sour b**ch. My friend was disrespected and was made to cry all over asking if there were any available birthday specials during her twenty-first. If you're so sour about being a 35+ year old working a bar, work a different job and stop hating on twenty year olds with college degrees, oops that one must've hurt... read more

Sir Bruce W.

10 years ago

Ordered a few drinks and some food via happy hour (food was $10 and drinks were $14). She charged me $30, which is way over the tax limit of $3-$4 (SF tax is 8.75%). disputed charge with the woman (skinny girl with brown hair, around 5'3') and she made some excuse and stuttered her way to freedom. Will not come again. read more

Mike H.

11 years ago

Ran across Tupelo while checking out the local street fair. It turned out to be a great find as we enjoyed excellent food and great service by server Jessica. Loved the chicken and waffles and the burger was very good also. Will come back here next time we are in SF. Big portions and good value for the money. read more

Safeer J.

4 years ago

Oh what depths Tupelo has sunk to. Avoid this place like the plague, unless you're ok with your belongings being stolen and your drinks drugged. The employees are complicit-- they hate their customers and will do nothing to combat the (literally) criminal behavior that goes down in this establishment. read more

Mike M.

11 years ago

Watched Super Bowl 50 here. Fun atmosphere and very attentive staff. The place was packed but our server was on it and brought drinks out very quickly. The place got a little hot with so many people in it, but that's minor and we had a decent time. Glad we watched the game at Tupelo read more

Eve A.

2 years ago

I went with a group of friends and was treated like crap. I will never go back again and I will def let my friends know how bad of a business it is. The female bartender with the hair buns is RUDE and should not be working there. She's the cancer of the business establishment. read more

Nacho B.

15 years ago

I would give this place a higher rating if it wasn't for the bouncer that sexually harassed me. Ladies watch out for the big guy that works on the weekends. He just might try to stick his finger up the front of your skirt. My friends and i will never go back to this place. read more

Angelica S.

415

4 years ago

UPDATE: My friend reached out to the owner and he was upset by the bouncer and the situation. He told us he would fire the bouncer and the man drugging drinks has been black listed from the bar. Still a bit wary and don't think I'll return. Watch your drinks and stay safe read more

Connor T.

345

4 years ago

It's widely known that Tupelo is not a safe place to drink. Multiple instances of theft and violence have taken place, owners and bouncers simply do not care. Starting to believe the bouncer is at least in on the thefts and taking a cut read more

Alice C.

3 years ago

WARNING WARNING do not go here! iPhone stolen Saturday night! Check the many other reviews stating stolen phones, wallets and drugging. Called Tupelo and reported phone stolen and employee was sassy in response. Organized crime? read more

Kelty K.

2 years ago

Some lady bar tender is the rudest woman I've ever met. Her dad owns the bar across the street and she feels entitled to make every young girl feel so bad about themselves. Don't come here if you don't want to cry. read more

YelpMonkey S.

3 years ago

Quick update - Interesting that this venue continues to be known for stolen phones. I am sure a business that welcomes gypsy pick pocketers into their location and does nothing to help the victims can be trusted. read more

Tracey B.

15 days ago

Horrible unwelcoming, unsafe place. Lot of phones & wallets have gone missing, multiple rude, violent types work here. Abusive to women. Owner was made aware of staff inappropriate behavior & could care less. read more

Lisa G.

195

4 years ago

Update. My wallet was stolen here 11 months ago. Went there again last night, my friends wallet and phone were stolen. Do not go here. For some reason it's a hot spot for shady characters. read more

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