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Lefty O'Doul's

Lefty O'Doul's

(Now Closed)
Pub and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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  • t5vtheart icon on user image
    t5vtMarch 16, 2013
    Getting ready for St Patty's day!! Open face dinner are the bomb. If your looking for cheap eats w/ a home style taste, your are in the right place here at Lefty's. Sit in back and watch,Giants!
  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarMarch 26, 2015
    This place is weird but I liked it. Decent tap list with a few good IPA's. Can't tell you're in SF when inside, just feels like a strange dive with a buffet and piano player. Good for casual drinks!
  • Party Earth
    Party EarthJuly 25, 2012
    Lefty’s sells its own Bloody Mary and margarita mix. Enjoy them there or buy them. They'll provide enough courage to sing with the piano player, or hold your own karaoke fest in your living room. Read more
  • Kirk H.heart icon on user image
    Kirk HerlitzMarch 17, 2014
    It's a little cheesy due to the piano bar in the front, but the place is plenty big enough to get out of earshot. The corned beef is awesome and it's also nice that they serve food pretty late
  • Bennett W W.heart icon on user image
    Bennett W WongSeptember 21, 2016
    Clean facility, prompt service, friendly staff and good food. Breakfast is served here if you are looking to get your first meal.
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyMay 30, 2012
    SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Flack. Like yesterday’s libations swirling in the bowl, it was just a matter of time before the Gold Dust Lounge went down.But press agent Lee... Read more
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BaduskeJuly 28, 2015
    Everything is excellent! My favorite is the turkey burrito smothered in enchilada sauce. You can't go wrong when eating here!
  • Lily S.
    Lily ScottJanuary 14, 2014
    They have 25 types of draft beers, so it's my kind of place. The food is also nice and nothing is deep fried, so that's also a plus.
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYMarch 29, 2010
    Lefty O'Doul hit .349 in an 11-year Major League career. He's best remembered for playing for & later managing the Seals. One of the Seals he managed was Joe DiMaggio He opened this restaurant in 1958
  • Greg S.heart icon on user image
    Greg SchechterAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Food's great, easy, and reasonably priced. Grab a drink and sit by the piano. The live music is general very amusing.
  • Mark H.heart icon on user image
    Mark HeyertDecember 29, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The Friday special is seafood Newbury. prime rib on Sunday night goes quick so get there before 6pm.
  • Eduardo C.
    Eduardo CardosoMay 20, 2013
    Came in for breakfast and found a great atmosphere at the sound of rock music, lightning-fast service and a well-served bacon omelette.
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BurrMay 13, 2013
    Feel free to serve yourself your own water. Chex mix is a great thing to much on, only when the server actually brings it. If your looking to watch a game somewhere, anywhere but here
  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BarclayOctober 13, 2014
    Sports bar with a cafeteria style food option. Don't let it discourage you though, amazing food!
  • Kalharbi
    KalharbiNovember 18, 2014
    Mixed ratings ... I liked it in mid day .. a football game was on and place was packed ... but I could see the service and food was not worth the visit
  • Chris B.
    Chris BrownAugust 29, 2012
    One of the last bars in America where a preponderance of patrons end the night asleep either on the bar or on the floor. And everybody's OK with that.
  • Drew C.
    Drew ChristienDecember 24, 2014
    Seems to have a mix of the most clueless tourists and stalwart regulars. Bring your parents when they visit!
  • Lefty O.
    Lefty O'DoulApril 25, 2012
    Best spot in union square to grab a cheap eat and some of the best drinks including an original SF Bloody Mary
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BursteinDecember 19, 2016
    Irish coffee and Manhattan :) and they had great service towards the back
  • Shawn R.
    Shawn RogersFebruary 25, 2013
    Have the dinner plate it's a huge portion. My favorite is the corned beef.
  • Shelly C.
    Shelly Crouse-MonarezAugust 27, 2013
    Delicious Irish coffee! Chicken apple sausage is strange with celery, paprika and thyme instead of sweet.
  • Nicklas R.
    Nicklas RenqvistMarch 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome staff, cheeky & funny pianoplayer and good food. Worth it if are in the neighbourhood!
  • Katrina M.
    Katrina MoonApril 18, 2012
    Amazing value, fun environment and the reuben is amazing! The cornbeef melta in your mouth! Leftys is a hit;)
  • Trumer P.
    Trumer PilsSeptember 2, 2010
    Lefty O'Doul's is named after Francis "Lefty" O'Doul, a San Francisco legend. As a New York Giant, he had the highest batting average of any National League outfielder in the 20th century!
  • Donald
    DonaldFebruary 1, 2012
    A great bar in union square. Fun environment, good food and a wide selection of beers on tap. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Sharron D.
    Sharron DanielsMarch 22, 2013
    Come and ask for Paul he's great and friendly for tourist's.
  • Monica S.
    Monica SpillaneNovember 10, 2013
    Good Bloody Mary and great corned beef hash! Reasonable prices for San Fran
  • Tracy C.
    Tracy ColeApril 24, 2013
    I love Tuesday's special, the turkey ala king! Comfort food at its best!
  • Martini M.heart icon on user image
    Martini MikeMarch 1, 2015
    Very cool local joint with great deli and bar!
  • Todd B.
    Todd BiskeApril 11, 2013
    The corned beef hash breakfast is awesome, the best I have ever had.
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SMarch 29, 2014
    If you come here and do not order the corned beef, at least order a Bloody Mary!
  • James M.
    James MeadOctober 20, 2013
    Never thought I'd walk into a bar called Lefty Odouls and have them make us miss the Niner kickoff for the f-ing Miami game! Boo!
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    JennyMarch 14, 2016
    The Mac and cheese is surprisingly amazing
  • Jesus D.
    Jesus DominguezAugust 24, 2013
    if you're here for drinks, better look somewhere, since its also a restaurant you could and will find children running around
  • Rynel V.
    Rynel VillanuevaNovember 17, 2013
    Get the corned beef with cabbage & mashed potatoes!
  • J R.
    J RKJune 18, 2013
    Bartenders are wonderfully friendly and will entertain you. Plus they give you chex mix!
  • lee n.
    lee nevesApril 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Come when the Irish Guy is manning the Piano Bar....he.is.awesome!
  • Ergin E.heart icon on user image
    Ergin EroğluAugust 25, 2015
    Chilly dog with onion and cheese 👍👍👍
  • Vincent S.heart icon on user image
    Vincent SpitzmannJanuary 9, 2015
    Great spare Ribs!
  • Pete S.
    Pete SurberApril 1, 2012
    Waaaaay overpriced, but a great atmosphere and impressive beer list. $18 for a sandwich, one side and a beer? Not gonna become a regular any time soon.
  • Corey O.
    Corey O'BrienFebruary 27, 2013
    Loved watching the bartender shovel mashed potatoes into her face while I sipped my beer.
  • Enrique M.heart icon on user image
    Enrique MarinJanuary 17, 2016
    Good american football match atmosphere
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SmithAugust 25, 2014
    At 2am, you can get pie to follow of the beer you drank
  • Todd T.
    Todd TateOctober 13, 2012
    Roast beef was pretty good! Cheap food and expensive beer. Classic joynt!
  • Harvey S.
    Harvey SalazarJune 24, 2014
    Excellent price for a good quality food
  • Greg M.
    Greg MarchantApril 29, 2013
    The absolute best corned beef hash I have ever had.
  • Lindzmaclaren
    LindzmaclarenJanuary 30, 2012
    Cheapest drinks in San Fran and fun bar!Meet people from all over the world.
  • Gusheart icon on user image
    GusFebruary 27, 2015
    Awesome French toast!
  • roxanne
    roxanneDecember 29, 2013
    Awesome food and good place to watch sports
  • Chris O.heart icon on user image
    Chris OlbeksonApril 5, 2015
    Great place to watch a game.
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