Ace Cafe
Neighborhood: Mission

1799 Mission St
at 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Lisa W. writes: Somebody got killed in this bar!!!

Seriously!!!

How cool is that?

I mean, not for the dude who got killed... And maybe not for the guy who's gonna get fried for killing him... But...

I DOUBT anyone's ever been killed in:

Lucky 13
Zeitgeist
The Attic…

Dead Certain - A new stage thriller by Marcus Lloyd
Neighborhood: SOMA

Off-Market Theaters
965 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

s b. writes: This play was great. Quick & twisted. Funny & entertaining. The acting was superb. Marcus Lloyd shows his mastery of suspense!

Montclair Village Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Montclair Village

La Salle Ave at Moraga Ave
Oakland, CA 94620

Lee R. writes: We love the farmer's market in Montclair every Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm. Year round!

My husband and daughter go there every week to pick up our favorite veggies. We buy from the organic farmers and we like what we get.

My daughter loves the artichokes.…

Harlot
Neighborhood: SOMA

46 Minna St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Joshua L. writes: For immediate and corrective referencial sourcing of this omnifactual review, please see: http://youtube.com/wat...

I've got the power. Or so I thought.

On Thursday night, at Harlot, like the crack of the whip I snap attacked in my vest/tie/pinstripe…

Crowded Fire Theater Company
Neighborhood: SOMA

131 Tenth St.
San Francisco, CA 94199

Darin I. writes: In addition to serving as a breeding ground for mono, teenage pregnancies, and future douchebags of the world, my high school was one of the few schools in Hawai`i to have an actual repertory school of the arts. And since I'm in the business of…

Levende East
Neighborhood: Old Oakland

827 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607

phil h. writes: I know we're only a month into 2008 but I had my best meal of the year by far Saturday evening at Levende East.

You heard me right - Levende East. In Oakland. Across the Bay Bridge.

My friends know that I have a bit of an East Bay phobia - nice enough…

involver

San Francisco, CA 94111

JERK STORE .. writes: Let's start out with the facts.

1) My favorite way to eat food is in hors d'oeuvres form.
2) I love free booze.

Sure, I often tend to buy my own booze. And yes I have a tendency to do so in excess.  I'm the girl that finds cause to celebrate in nearly…

Sunset Parties

TBA
San Francisco, CA 94199

Chris R. writes: The Sunset Parties are the *real* "San Francisco Treat". Thanks to the Pacific Sound guys for doing what they do.

Bacon Dog Cart
Neighborhood: SOMA

1125 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

matt m. writes: I finally met you last night.

It was enchanting.
A moment that will remain in my fuzzy memory forever.

1 bacon-wrapped Hot Dog, please?
Thank You.

Nom Nom Nom Nom...

(20 minutes later)

2 more bacon-wrapped Hot Dogs, on the double! Please?
Thank You.

(10 feet…

Dell'Uva
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

565 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133

phil h. writes: A few weeks ago I walked by Dell'Uva on a Monday and noticed that they have a doggie happy hour...I wasn't able to dine there that evening (plus I was without Willie so what's the point) but that put the place on the map for me.  

Fast forward to last…

Yelp Elite Event @ Harlot
Neighborhood: SOMA

46 Minna St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Drue C. writes: I have nothing but kind words for the Yelp staff for allowing me into this Elite event. Once again you have thrown a fantastic party and I am grateful to have been a part of it!

I had been meaning to check this place out for some time, as it seemed…

Li Po Cocktail Lounge
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Chinatown

916 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108

Drue C. writes: I love getting drunk and playing dice. I am a midnight gal. I like to bet one dollar at a time because I am way too cheap to play some crazy $5 rounds.

Too bad the clientele here play liars dice, and hide in the back cafeteria style tables drinking…

Amber
Neighborhood: Castro

718 14th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

jessica t. writes: True.

I smoked my first and only cigarette at the age of 5.

It was in Indonesia. I had wandered right outside my house and noticed a gardener taking a long drag off of a cigarette, which he promptly threw onto the ground still lit.

I watched it still…

Twin Peaks Tavern
Neighborhood: Castro

401 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

John T. writes: If i ever get a date, I'm taking that unfortunate bitch here!! DAMN, this place is comfortable. A magnificent bar perfect for quiet conversation on a rainy night with Chet Baker in the background tooting his sad sad song. 5 stars.

The Men's Room
Neighborhood: Castro

3988 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

laura b. writes: reasons not to trust straight men:

1) John Grisham.
2) They will get you pregnant.
3) Hitler.
4) They lie.
5) They all have the ability to become horrible, hateful, power hungry rapists in times of war/extreme duress/you didn't cook their hamburger right…

The Dubliner
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

3838 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Max H. writes: Last night was the first night I have ever been here. What an extraordinarily well-lit bar. Seriously, you can see every single pore on every single face, which, in terms of probability and attractiveness, might not be the best thing. It is…

Expansion Bar
Neighborhood: Castro

2124 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Christopher K. writes: Is $2 beer on Tuesdays not enough for you?
How about EIGHT glorious happy hours?! (12p-8p)

Still not enough for you bargain drinkers?!!  What?
Well, you're in luck my friends.
Now we can add free hot dogs on Wiener Wednesdays!

All in all, Expansion is a…

Dragon Lounge
Neighborhood: Parkside

1355 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116

Connie C. writes: I'm a little sad to hear how many girls have had The Euge before me. When I was offered The Euge, I thought I was special, but after reading all these other reviews, I realized that I am just another naive girl who was tempted by The Euge.

Thank…

Eagle Drift-In
Neighborhood: SOMA

527 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Drue C. writes: I am quite worried, let me explain......came by here last week because my friends and I love a good dive, and this is a good dive!

As we walked into the street and around the two cop cars parked out front, , at the request of the officers making some…

440 Castro
Neighborhood: Castro

440 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Chantal D. writes: Oh my god I've never been in such a tightly packed man-crowd without a glimpse of another woman ANYWHERE!!! I felt awkward at first, but then met some nice drunk guys who were tickled to see a woman in the place. I think they felt embarrassed for me.…

Rick's Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Parkside

1940 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116

Kristina R. writes: Rick's Restaurant and Bar is an enigma.  Read my thoughts as I peruse the menu

(It's supposed to be a Hawaiian restaurant, right?)

(But wait.  They have ravioli on the menu.  And hot crab dip.  I guess crab is Hawaiian.  But crab could also be San…

Ireland's 32
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

3920 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

NISHisHOT g. writes: RYAN SEACREST:  That was some performance Keane!!  So let's hear what the judges have to say! . . . .

RANDY JACKSON:  Yo yo yo.  Dawg!  Dawg, you surprised me!  A little pitchy in spots and your bass player could use a little love in his life . . .…

Cesar
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4039 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Mike Z. writes: I'm not gonna lie.  I know wine.  And I know Italian whites.  And I especially know Northern Italian whites.  So when wifey orders a glass of Friuli Sauvignon and it comes out all dark yellow and musty, I know that it's a glass which was either from…

Papermill Creek Saloon

1 Castro St.
Forest Knolls, CA 94933

Surf Buddha E. writes: If you are or were a regular (like I was), you really love this little oasis of alcohol in the middle of San Geronimo Valley.  Don't be intimidated or take it for granted... the regulars are friendly, the prices reasonable, and the atmosphere is…

Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1825-A Post St Ste #210
Kinokuniya Building 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115

KayJay .. writes: Dear KayJay,

How are ya?  How ya doin'?  We have taken over your Yelp account to let you know that you have lost us.  While you sleep off the hangover you, undoubtedly, will have we thought we'd send you a little note to let you know that you…

The Hive
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

Corner of Pacific and Hyde
Russian Hill
San Francisco, CA 94109

christoph s. writes: San Francisco needs more art spaces like this as we try to recover from the post .com boom/bust exodus of musicians and artists in the early 2000's.  Oakland has a few good ones cause it's cheaper and they're in either industrial or poor…

Cheers of Pacifica

1249 Linda Mar Shopping Ctr
Pacifica, CA 94044

Big J. writes: OHHHHH MYYYYY GODDDDD!!!!! An honest to goodness Strip Mall Bar.

This is one of the heavy hitters in the Dive Bar Community.

CHEAP-ASS drinks.....and STIFF. Old-school bartenders.....serving old-school customers. There's a small stage, so they must…

3165 Mission Bistro & Lounge
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3165 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kevin J. writes: 5 stars for the bomb-ass penne a la ravasco. and don't sleep on the asparagus with lemon zest or the chocolate covered strawberries!!!

Amel Larrieux @ Yoshi's
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

510 Embarcadero W
Oakland, CA 94607

Asil T. writes: Amel Larrieux is one of the most amazing "vocal acrobats" out there, to my ears. I've always, always wanted to see her perform live and finally got the chance. There couldn't have been a better venue for it - Yoshi's has great acoustics but is small…

Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

823 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Starla D. writes: I wouldn't actually have an orgasm while eating this pizza, but it's pretty decent.  And depending on who you are dining with, not having orgasms at the table is a good thing.  Hi Mom!!!!

Little Star, on the other hand, should have private booths with…

Family Billiards
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

2807 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

Joe C. writes: I have drunk many many beers in the Pig & Whistle right next door, but before last night I had never actually set foot inside Family Billiards.  Now I just want to go there all the time.

Bad things about Family Billiards:  blue felt made me feel like…

Mucky Duck
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1315 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

Liz S. writes: I always have a great time at this neighborhood pub.

So we walk in tonight after dinner at Dragonfly.  Bar is crowded, but not so packed that you can't move.

"So what is that beer like, 'Death & Taxes'?"  I ask the cute bartender.

"Dark and bitter" he…

Yancy's Saloon
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

734 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

Darin I. writes: I really need to get something off my chest.

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WHAT THE FUCK IS WITH YOU HETS AND YOUR SPORTS BARS?!?

So let me get this straight.  Instead of knocking back Sam Adams while on your living room sofa, stuffing your lard ass with 'za, and…

La Rondalla Restaurant and Cantina
Neighborhood: Mission

901 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Starla D. writes: I walked into this place and my first thought was St. Nick vomiting all over this bar.
Ho ho hoooooooooo!
And there is a dead taxidermied deer head on the wall, and all I could think was POOR Rudolph.
So that out of the way...
This bar is like a…

Cha Cha Cha
Neighborhood: Mission

2327 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Sammy S. writes: Have you ever eaten a slice of apple that has been soaking in sangria for god knows how long? It's like taking a Jell-O shot, but a little crunchier.

The sangria here is good. Too good. It goes down like water. And those little glasses they give you…

Make-Out Room
Neighborhood: Mission

3225 22nd St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Autumn K. writes: Once upon a time, when my ass was high and my face was flawless, I loved to do some serious underage drinking (and making-out) in Mission bars (well, any bars, really) but especially the Makeout Room. So, after many years away from the Make-Out, at a…