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- dustythoughtsManchester, CT2,296 contributionsWe came here to watch The 7 Fingers' Dear San Francisco show, and had a spectacular time! The club has hosted some big names over the past few decades (Thelonious Monk, Allen Ginsberg), and we could feel the club's history in the small, intimate space. Seating is a bit cramped, but the acrobats make the most of the tight spacing. The show was wondrous and enthralling; we were rived for the entire 90 minutes. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and they gave him a shoutout during the show, which he loved. They have a small menu with drinks and snacks, but this isn't the type of place you visit for a full meal. Very friendly staff as well.Written 18 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- XoelDallas, TX216 contributionsOffers stunning bird’s-eye views of San Francisco, making it an unforgettable spot for drinks. The panoramic vista includes a breathtaking sight of the Golden Gate Bridge, especially at sunset. While the drinks can be pricey, you’re definitely paying for the incredible experience and atmosphere.Written 30 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JDZatSFSan Francisco, CA2,073 contributionsVesuvio is a fun place to go and it was lovely to have a glass of Vesuvio Sangiovese while sitting in Jack Kerouac Alley, right across from City Lights Books.
Vesuvio is cool and full of history, though I wish they had non-alcoholic drinks (mocktails, juices, tea) and also snacks.Written 13 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeff W4 contributionsSo if you're looking for a campy tiki experience, this is kinda the spot to go to. It's in the basement of the Fairmont hotel. Be forewarned that if you make a reservation, it's 50$ per person. There is also a 15$ per person fee because of the live music.
They had asked if we wanted to be closer or further from the music. It's the same overpowering volume no matter where you sit.
The food was alright. The spring roll appetizer is obviously frozen from a box. Hard pass on those. Also 4 for 26$ is insanely over priced.
The wok mains are very large and you could split one between two people. They were much better than I expected after the pre frozen appetizer.
Now the drinks! Strong, but not overpowering. The prices were fair for a standard tiki drink. Between 22-26$ per drink.
Service was pretty good, a little slow at times, but it was a busy night so it's to be expected.
All in all: go for the drinks, skip the food unless you're really hungry, and bring ear plugs.Written 21 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Brady KSan Francisco, CA18 contributionsKevin Blake is as funny as he is talented as an illusionist. His quick-witted rapport with the audience kept us laughing and amazed as he moved from one delightful illusion to the next. He’s a cool dude who entertained kids and adults alike. I can’t wait to see his new act in the summer when this Sacramento native wows us with the unbelievable and makes believe in magic again.Written 1 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gene RMadison, WI120 contributionsI play blues, so I know what I was hearing, and it was damned good (almost as good as Chicago). Cheap beer, crowded & narrow, but worth it.Written 26 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Donna CMount Vernon, WA172 contributionsMy sister and brother in law highly recommended this super classic tiki bar for a visit while we were in town for a birthday getaway. Loved it from the moment we stepped in. I suggest getting there right before opening and enjoying the space downstairs where you can walk right up to the bar and order drinks. There’s also a bar on the street level , front entrance with bar stool seating and there’s great seating up above in the loft. Smugglers Cove can get busy, but there’s a reason, the drinks are amazing. Great variety and made to perfection.Written 26 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Infrequenttraveler09San Jose21 contributionsMy first first visit to the Starlight Room despite having lived my entire life in the Bay Area. This space was recently renovated and renamed Lizzie’s Starlight Room. Lizzie is Queen Elizabeth 1 and the reference is to her possible romantic relationship with Sir Francis Drake. That’s fine but I didn’t see anything in the decor that reflected that. If you are alluding to something, carry out the illusion. The new decor is modern but they have left some traces of the original building showing. For example, the ceiling is now the exposed structure of the building, complete with conduit, sprinkler pipes, etc, as is now so common in restaurants. I don’t get it as it is terrible for ambient noise, which along with the loud music, makes conversation impossible. Hanging from the exposed ceiling is an old chandelier. Elegance and Industrial don’t mix. I know complaining about loud music just shows my age. I bet that different generations have different musical tastes so I mention it just to prepare potential visitors to this bar. Older folks won’t like it and younger ones won’t be bothered by it.
I do have to recognize the waitstaff. My adult children ordered drinks (which were in the $14-$16 range (it is an iconic place with a view in San Francisco so it won’t be cheap) while my wife and I only wanted coffee. Darlene, our server, has to ask her manager to go downstairs to get coffee which they served, complete with the entire carafe. And they didn’t charge for it, so five stars for the service.
If I were a visitor to San Francisco, and only had time for one visit to an iconic rooftop bar, I would opt for the Top of the Mark but overall Lizzie’s Starlight Room does not make a bad second choice.Written 12 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rather_NomadicPanama City, FL1,785 contributionsA classic dive bar solely focused on craft beer. Big selection of local and nearby breweries and everything is top notch. Fairly exclusive bottle collection of vintage and one-off brews. Some bottles made specifically for the Toronado. Not kid friendly. Nice service, good prices. Cash only.Written 23 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelli-Marie1988Plymouth, UK75 contributionsA great find, only wish we discovered sooner than our last night in SF.
Great service and the food was OK
The games really made our evening! Overall a fun night and I would recommendWritten 29 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TAMAN1951Liberty Lake, WA8,916 contributionsLimited menu but quality was very good.
Friendly attentive service.
Irish coffee was excellently. Maybe the best we have ever had.
Great eggs Benedict as well as omelettes.
No breakfast meat sides.
A nit pricy but it is a tourist destinationWritten 8 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Liam K3 contributionsMe and my wife came from the UK and tried li po’s.loved the mai tai’s and Ray behind the bar was welcoming and a great guy.Must try placeWritten 15 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nico01113Heidelberg, Germany100 contributionsWe very much liked the atmosphere in the Chapel aswell as the people and the sound. The architecture is awesome, the drinks have got a fair price, as well as the entry. The area around is cool aswell - absolutely worth going. Not touristy! :)Written 24 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GwennieCardiff, UK134 contributionsIconic bar – dark inside with a great, spooky feeling –l ook at the pictures on the wall you think they are watching you. We went for the happy hour and had a couple of drinks on our first night in San Fran – we also had bar nibbles, which were delicious and huge portions we ordered two fries and two chips between 3 – well one each would have been enough.Written 3 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ChgoFoodieChicago, IL439 contributionsThis place was recommended to us by Keith, a tour guide from Grey line. The place is quite charming and the drinks start out at $1 each and go up every hour up to a maximum of $6. They start out with 60's Music and change by decades at the top of the hour.Written 1 April 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
