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Comstock Saloon
Cocktail Bar and New American Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, San Francisco
The experts at CNN and Eater recommend this place
"Loved the Pisco Punch and live music!"(9 Tips)
"Live jazz at one of esquire's best bar in America!"(12 Tips)
"Yummy breakfast of pickled #eggs w/ #bacon & oyster vinaigrette"(6 Tips)
"The Cherry Bounce is one of my favorite cocktails in SF."(5 Tips)
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- Try the Proper French Press Coffee - #kvpinmybelly : My favorite #SF spot for #coffee before work. Love my #breakfast spot!!
ShinaNovember 18, 2018Live music, good drinks and friendly staff. Don’t get sold on the $20 mozzarella stick.
J KJanuary 17, 2017Two Anchor Steams ($6 each) and a free lunch. Fancy lunch, but have to buy two drinks first. (OH DARN)
Nate PagelAugust 17, 2011#3 of: A restaurant with some of the best bartenders in the city. Sit at the bar and drink, then eat if you want to. food is amazing too.
Charlene NaughtonJuly 27, 2018Great place to get a frosty mule with a side of man buns and handlebar mustaches.
Scott SilvermanAugust 6, 2014Their happy hour cocktail (The Derby, $6) is the perfect balance of booze, sugar, and fresh mint
Barkeep's Whimsy, or Corpse Reviver #2. Tasty food stuffs as well. Beautiful building.
Amy RobinsonAugust 28, 2014Delicious cocktails with very educated staff. Go for the bartenders recommendation.
Bartenders know a lot of history of their cocktails and are happy to share!
Live music in the evening, great cocktails, and an awesome burger.
Freya-Rose TannerOctober 12, 2014Awesome vibe with live band. The food was delicious and drinks to perfection.
Emily YeagerMay 8, 2017Boot to the Head - Four Roses Bourbon in a tiny boot glass and a short Anchor Steam
- tablehopperAugust 3, 2014The Cherry Bounce is one of my favorite cocktails in SF. Brilliant. And dangerous.
TV Food MapsApril 8, 2015Check out Comstock Saloon as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Classic Cocktail bar Read more
Paige COctober 18, 2013Very friendly staff. Let them make suggestions and tell you their favorite items on (and off) the menu.
@JaumePrimeroDecember 1, 2011Dangerous place to be when you are in the mood for a cocktail. The drinks here are like a potato chip, you can never have just one!
Christopher PepeOctober 26, 2013Prices are very reasonable for the best cocktails around. Staff takes real good care of you.
Kimberly MartinAugust 19, 2011Too Legit to Quit! Real SF History; Real great food; Historically great drinks. Go here. Now. You're welcome.- Ben HickeyAugust 31, 2015Martinez is fab little fire starter. Great to perk you up late into an evening
Earth TerminalSeptember 7, 2013Hangtown toast, rabbit 3 ways, and house made pretzel are solid starters.
Brad GrahamMay 10, 2014Named after the famous silver miner magnet Henry Comstock. "No-nonsense old-school bar."
Christine AgoniMarch 28, 2014Wonderful servers and bartenders. Southside was super refreshing and delicious!- Try the Hangtown Toast - #kvpinmybelly : Yummy breakfast of pickled #eggs w/ #bacon & oyster vinaigrette
Buddy RockafellerApril 25, 2011Don't miss the statue of Emperor Norton at the top of the bar or the framed Knights Templar march news clipping in the corner. Legit San Francisco history.
Pierre CannSeptember 25, 2014Enjoy a cocktail in a retro style bar, while listening to a live jazz band.
anthony garciaAugust 27, 2011Come here for lunch, amazing special: 2 adult drinks (beer or booze) gets you a free BLT. The sandwich is tasty too!
Makers of the "Derby", possibly the finest cocktail I have ever consumed.
Julie JEWELeSOctober 18, 2015Try the Bartender's Choice - We just told him our poison of choice (via @Foodspotting)
- Stewart AlsopMay 8, 2011Try the Hangtown Toast - Pickled eggs, oyster dressing, bacon on toast. Very interesting, particularly with a house manhattan!
Erin O'ConnorMay 17, 2015bartender Mitch is a dear. after you've had on one or two, let him make you a shot.
Steven KalifowitzNovember 5, 2013Don't bother looking at the menu. The bartenders make great concoctions on their own - just ask.
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Open until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Tue–Thu
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
(415) 617-0071
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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- 8.4
"Cute cocktail bar. Also a good spot for brunch. Look for the Romolo street sign and walk up the hill to find this hidden spot."
Jamie - 8.7
"Favs were the bread and bone marrow. Duck hearts are also recommended."
Scott Soenen - 8.9
"Bring some cash and a date for top notch whiskey cocktails. Fun spot. Seating tends to be limited."
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Kevin Ripper - 8.6
"Best Cesar salad I ever had - tonnato eggs are great, so the lumaconi and Brussel sprouts."
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