This is the best bar I have been to in San Francisco so far. The staff really love the space and take care of their clientele. Everything is very artisanal and you get the full farm to table experience. The best part is the sourcing of ingredients and quality spirits. They even have a grand selection of in house spirits. Kevin and Craig really took care of us. It was a chill casual date but also good place for meetings and other more intimate settings with good quality people. Lastly I would like to mention my appreciation of the interiors, so beautiful Scandinavian and fengshui.
Went on a whim and it was totally worth it! Chef Lem took extra care to make our dining experience one we wouldn’t forget. The chicken was beyond tasty- dry aged then finished on the grill- resulting in a buttery texture and complex, smoky flavor.
The melon, gem salad, sardines, cheese bread, sausages, and potatoes were also meticulously prepared, allowing each flavor to permeate the palate.
The cocktails were on point- particularly the tasting flight of the two different bourbons and the pechuga!
Don’t believe the Yelp and Google Review naysayers, they’re wrong. This is still one of the best bars in SF, on par with True Laurel, PCH, or Bar Iris - though with a different focus.
The cocktails are spirit forward and highlight rare and well sourced liquors. We’ve been twice and tried most of their menu; we especially loved the Monkey’s Gland, Ti’ Punch, Single Village Fix, and BA Spritz
The bar smells amazing due to the mesquite charcoal they burn. The modern wooden interior design is gorgeous. We walked in on a Friday at 6pm and sat at at the communal table by the kitchen. Service was great. We will be back!
We were able to get a reservation Thursday night at 7 last minute. The staff was very long and attentive all night. Have great drink suggestions and we appreciated the variety of spirits. Food was tasty, butter well salted, and great bread. At this price point, would have expected slightly better presentation of food, but good overall. I would have wanted way more bread with the mussels to get all the broth!
Highly recommended. Our rum and bourbon-based cocktails were superb and our servers were attentive and a pleasure to talk to. The low lit ambience felt sophisticated and the clean lines relaxing. It’s evident that great care has been put in this place. Highly recommended for a casual drink or a date. Attire smart casual.
A personal favorite - something of a haunt, really. Consistently fantastic, and the passion and commitment of the staff is the capstone. This place is a gem.
Love this place. We have a standing date night here every once a week. My go to drink is the Brown Derby followed by the Monkey’s Gland. Also love the Ballet Russe. The House Old Fashioned is a great place to start and a great gauge of how experienced these bartenders are. The menu is always changing but if you’re lucky to get the Roast Chicken, that would be my first choice. The local King Salmon Crudo is amazing. The meatballs are great. Honesty you can’t go wrong here.
Yah, it’s a great place for cocktails and even better for oyster happy hour. That alone should get you to drive across town to try this place.
Nice covered patio seating or head indoors if you prefer. Menu has mostly small dishes served family style.
Started with a dozen $1 oysters that were delicious. The duck pate was nice but needs more bread. Was glad that they provided some more upon asking. The waiter was kind enough to note that they normally charged but we could have these two small pieces for free.
Also ordered a custard topped with black truffle. That was exceptional. Finally had the calamari which was served cold with a spicy texmex sauce. Really well done.
Great for oysters and happy hour. Otherwise pricy but very good. Nice and relaxed atmosphere.
Wonderful place to have some drinks and starters! The staff helped us to choose the best drink for each of us. The design is wonderful as well!
Always amazed by the food and quality of service. A place for real food people who want to pay for top quality ingredients and preparations. They also have exclusive spirits you can buy and take home, I got three bottles each of the Nebbiolo vermouth and Alpine amaro.
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