St. Regis Hotel
Neighborhood: SOMA

125 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Peter M. writes: Cognitive Linguistics fascinate me.  Simply changing the structure and order of words can lead to vastly different outcomes in perception and intent of those words.  For instance, you are at the St. Regis Hotel for a very nice holiday party and like…

Nile Cafe
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

544 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Cassio P. writes: Thank you for helping me blacken my lungs in style.

The logo on the outside looks a bit like the Starbucks siren, though the crowd of misfits milling about Jones Street with their unique taste in fashion and vocabulary will set the record straight…

Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop

2048 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: The Mrs. and I had a sitter for the kiddos on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and I was looking for a place to take her for a quick bite before heading to the movies.  I went to Yelp (duh) and was about to browse my list of places I've bookmarked on…

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

1304 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

msbeesknees x. writes: peter m: is that elderly fellow wearing sandals?
ms bees knees: [looks towards tiki bar at elderly fellow in mandals] yup.
peter m: and a garishly over-sized hawaiian print shirt?
ms bees knees: [still looking] yup.
peter m: lazy sunday afternoons at…

Buckshot Restaurant, Bar and Gameroom
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

3848 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

Starla D. writes: I listen to Fernando and Greg on 92.7 every morning, in between 15 minute snooze-button intervals.  While tripping over my cat in the dark on the way to the bathroom.  I hear them as I am rushing around to get ready, running late to work because I…

The Big 4 Restaurant
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1075 California St
The Huntington Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kristina R. writes: My Dinner with a First Generation Korean Auntie at The Big Four Restaurant.

(Delicious, albeit overpriced, food comes.  Fabulous waiter serves, and we begin eating...quiet munching occurs.)

AUNTIE:  You know...I was going to tell you something, but I…

Bottom of the Hill
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

1233 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

KayJay .. writes: Ohhhh, I get it now.  Bottom of the Hill... cuz it's at the bottom of Potrero Hill.  That's cute.

I can come up with a better name, though.  A few actually:

Middle of Fucking Nowhere

Someone Call My Ass a Cab

It's Hella Dark Out Here and You Very Well…

Gen Art San Francisco
Neighborhood: SOMA

690 5th St
Ste 105
San Francisco, CA 94107

Kristina R. writes: YAY FOR YELP!

Thank you, Yelp HQ, for the fabulous time at Gen Art!  My first real San Francisco art show...and what a show it was!  

There was no Irish Spring Soap Deer (apologies to Connie) but there was something there made by the same amazing…

Empire Plush Room
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

940 Sutter St
Inside York Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94109

Peter M. writes: People often think I'm gay.  I suppose its because I'm secure enough to go to gay bars or sing a tune or two at Martuni's from time to time but I like the ladies.  I'll often work the "I've never kissed a girl before angle" followed with "I've never…

Wild Side West
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

424 Cortland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: I'm literally brimming with excitement, I can barely contain myself.  Because I think I have a new favorite bar in The City!  Okay, okay, it's not my *favorite* (that one goes to my "Cheers" bar, i.e. The Orbit Room), but Wild Side West, I want you,…

Sea Breeze Cafe
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

3940 Judah St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Kristina R. writes: Yum!  I had a BLT and Avo sandwich that was completely delicious.  It had a garlic mayonnaise.  I hate mayonnaise.  But I was licking my fingers, my plate, my napkin...it was absolutely disgusting.  But WORTH IT.  

Hubby had the french toast and a…

The Albatross Pub

1822 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

Christopher S. writes: We all know that drunk driving is bad, right?

I mean, it's really really bad...

So why is the most awesome bar in Berkeley only accessible via automobile?  Why do this to me?

Well, I'm sure that part of what makes the bar so great is that it is…

Chelsea Place
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

641 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Gustie L. writes: So my friend was hiding from someone, and we were on a bender for the same reason,  she had to flee a hotel bar - it was very "on the lam"-- and we figured the maybe the Tunnel Top would be good, it's dark and has a balcony.  

Tunnel Top was closed,…

Sadie's Flying Elephant
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

491 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110

KayJay .. writes: I can't tell you about this bar, because you will go there and I don't want that.  Not that I don't like you or anything, but, ya know... well.. you smell a little funny.  Like a mixture of Cheetos and bleach.

And I hate cheetos.

Anyways, Chris, the…

Verdi Club
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, Mission

2424 Mariposa St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Tim V. writes: Old school 'frisco- straight up, maybe with a lime twist, and perhaps served dirty- like my martinis, or..... well that's for another review

Going to Verdi is like taking a trip in the wayback machine- and looking at the pics of people getting rizzled…

The Alley
Neighborhood: Grand Lake, Lower Hills

3325 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610

Ben P. writes: Occasionally, I dread the thought of getting old. The standard reasons: being in constant pain, having to watch what I eat, dying, having to date old women, getting ripped off easily by informercials and door-to-door salesmen.

But sometimes, I'll…

Kingfish Cafe and Pub
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5227 Claremont Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Rocco B. writes: Played shuffleboard against:

1) The Godfather: this Italian guy and his friend who just had come from a private Italian American club.  He was trying to recruit me, saying "we could always use a few more dago's from back east."

2) The No Talker: this…

Freight & Salvage Coffee House

1111 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94702

phil h. writes: Freight & Salvage is definitely one of those "Only in Berkeley" type venues - a non-profit, community based coffee house that also happens to host some amazing live music. The acoustics are awesome, the coffee...not so much.  If you are the type of…

924 Gilman

924 Gilman St
Berkeley, CA 94710

msbeesknees x. writes: I drunkenly made out with a homeless, punk, skinhead with no front teeth here once. It was like 1992. Yeah, that's right. I'm old school.

Don't hate.

Cameron's Restaurant & Inn

1410 Cabrillo Hwy S
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Bevy M. writes: I must have driven past this place at least 100 times before it finally occured to me that it might just be fun to try it.  So glad I did -- it is delightful, a bit of England right on the coast.  

Enormous beer selection, burgers, fish-n-chips,…

Giordano Bros.
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

303 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Josie M. writes: this is a good date place to test how cool your chick is. (although maybe not first date - she might think you're cheap!)

is she okay with carbs, salted meat, french fries, and messy coleslaw dripping all over her fingers?  can she tie her hair in a…

Martuni's
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

4 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Drue C. writes: All these years I thought I was a bonafide fruit fly.

When I lived in SD I lived in Hillcrest. I used to have my friends and neighbors over every week to watch Ab Fab when they came out with their last season.

I can shop in the mens section with my…

The Wine Club
Neighborhood: SOMA

953 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Toro E. writes: A building with no windows in SOMA between 5th and 6th with the word 'Club'?  Sounds scary?

Well, if you are brave enough to walk in, you won't find bouncers or pink lights.  What you'll find is one of the best wine stores in San Francisco with…

Bootie
Neighborhood: SOMA

DNA Lounge
375 11th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: Kristina R.'s Trip to Bootie!

(creeeeak opening door...peeking in to see a crowd of hundreds of sweaty dancing peeps while simultaneously blowing out an eardrum listening to the loud as f%#k music)

KRISTINA:  Aw, HELLLLZ NO.

(slam...cracking open can of…

Ha-Ra Club
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

875 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Starla D. writes: It's dark, it's smelly, it's cheap, and one day, I could very well be...home.  
When I'm wrinkled and old, in about 4 more years, I will live at this bar.  Sit and order nothing but Stella, tell long-winded stories about "the good old days" to no one…

John Barleycorn Pub
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1415 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Omid T. writes: This is utterly futile, isn't it?

Why should I bother reviewing a place that's hopelessly destined to close up shop thanks to a landlord who refuses to renew a lease?

I felt it was utterly pointless to go here to "Save the John Barleycorn." I mean,…

Geary Club
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

768 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Drue C. writes: This place evokes memories of childhood. No, it is not what you think. I did not drink as a small child. But I did....

.....play hide and seek. So does this bar, what, with no sign whatsoever you have a hard time finding it when you are actually…

William Cross Wine Merchants & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2253 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

hen a. writes: wine and champagne bottles...for petit-bourgeoisie to bourgeoisie....petite wine merchant...along russian hills polk....fear for snobbery of wine...for this unknowing non-sommelier..novice of wine tastes....requestin' pinot grigio and pinot…

Cresta's Twenty Two Eleven Club
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2211 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Alison N. writes: This is the best bar in the hood, if not in San Francisco.  It is a simple bar, yes -- but frankly, I am a simple drunk.  

The bartenders here are all over 40, and most of the patrons are silver-haired old timers sucking on screwdrivers, cape codders,…

Rancho Las Trancas

792 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Steven N. writes: My favorite Mexican restaurant hands down. It's Family run by some really friendly and nice people and the food is great! The best Chile Rellenos I've ever had. Plus there's a jukebox filled with Musica de la Rancha classics. Grab a Cerveza y un…

Bertolucci's

421 Cypress Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Genevieve Y. writes: Date & Time:  Saturday July 5, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Company:  Mommy & Michael
Crowd:  Nice Italian Families:)
Vibe:  Warm
Decor:  Classic Italian.  Chandeleires, Columns, Italian Paintings on Warmly Painted Walls.  Big Tables & Roomy Leather & Velvet Booths Dot…

The Occidental Cigar Club
Neighborhood: Financial District

471 Pine St
San Francisco, CA 94104

Nish N. writes: We live in a world of endangered pleasures. I mean, am I the only person who thinks a 3 martin lunch is a good idea? And what about this whole thing with wearing seat belts. Well, maybe that is a good idea.

While I don't regularly smoke anything,…

Skip's Tavern
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

453 Cortland Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110

KayJay .. writes: The beautful site of Marilyn Monroe surrounds you.  Yelpers Kristine J and Stormi C are behind the bar, in low cut, tight fitting shirts, serving you endless rounds of Hefeweizen with sexy smiles on their faces.  A dude is wailing on a sick ass…

Brava Theater Center
Neighborhood: Mission

2789 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Gourmet G. writes: Opened in 1926 as a vaudeville house that later morphed into a second-run movie theater, the building now houses what is possibly the only female-owned and operated theater in the country and serves as home to Brava! for Women in the Arts. The…

3300 Club
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3300 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

KayJay .. writes: Don't go here.  Stay away.  Steer clear.  Danger mother fucking danger Will Robinson.  

In fact, ignore this entire review.  In fact, if you find yourself on Mission Street, just cross to the other side of the street so you don't even have to walk by…

ODC Theater
Neighborhood: Mission

3153 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Holly F. writes: Update 5/23/07: ODC Theatre goes under construction soon. It will be renovated and revitalized to provide a new, even more wonderful theatre and dance venue in San Francisco. Can't wait.
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Bison Brewing Co

PO Box 4821
Berkeley, CA 94704

Tracy A. writes: I wish this was a place you could go with friends, have a pitcher or two of beer, and eat pub grub but unfortunately it is not.  What it is, is the some of the best damn beer almost anywhere.

Get it locally on tap for the best experience but the…

Smiley's Schooner Saloon & Hotel

41 Wharf Rd
Bolinas, CA 94924

Suge K. writes: Two of my friends came to visit from the east coast. I thought it would be fun to take them up to Bolinas for a night. So I booked us a room at Smiley's. They hate me.

The rooms are a lot better than you'd probably expect. They're clean and cute. My…