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Balboa Cafe San Francisco Reviews
The espresso martinis here a top tier and delicious! I love
The espresso martinis here a top tier and delicious! I love sitting outside when the weather is good! The food is tasty as well!
In San Francisco sits the timeless Balboa Cafe, a
In San Francisco sits the timeless Balboa Cafe, a working-man's saloon that first opened its doors in 1913. And today's block-party captured this beautifully: * Me, with a classic drink in hand. * A lively crowd in the Marina district.
Unfortunately this is sad to report as someone who moved to
Unfortunately this is sad to report as someone who moved to San Francisco from Missouri who struggled with their identity; I thought San Francisco was welcoming but they kicked me for identifying as they/them when trying to use their restrooms. I fel
So it was an ok time here.
Service was decent but a little lackluster. The mussels were nice and the sliders are great for kids but I'm not sold on the pasta. My daughter was still hungry after. They should have asked about putting spice on the broccolini since we have ki
The service was pretty good at this bar/restaurant because
The service was pretty good at this bar/restaurant because it was actually really busy on a Friday night and extremely packed. The only reason that I gave it a three-star review was because it was so loud. Our party of 11 couldn't really talk to
I've been eating at Balboa for 25 years.
Tonight we came in for the Balboa burger and the kale salad. Burger bun was terrible and kale salad had a sprinkle of kale and was flavorless. Both items were extremely disappointing. I shared this with the manager after paying the bill and I got a
Came in Sunday afternoon for their famous espresso martini
Came in Sunday afternoon for their famous espresso martini and it didn't disappoint! The drink was smooth and velvety!
Survivor of the infamous Triangle! :) A destination spot
Survivor of the infamous Triangle! :) A destination spot and neighborhood bar at the same time. Good people watching and friendly locals. Decent food. Gets crowded but that's half the fun!
Dinner at Balboa Café felt like stepping into old-school
Dinner at Balboa Café felt like stepping into old-school San Francisco charm. The Cobb Salad was crisp and satisfying, the mussels marinière were pure comfort, and the cocktails hit just right! --smooth Old Fashioned for the classic vibes and a F
While trying to enjoy lunch with a friend at the Balboa
While trying to enjoy lunch with a friend at the Balboa Cafe a couple walking with their dog. It was clearly NOT a service dog. They put the dog on a stool at the bar and proceeded to feed the dog. Our waitress, carrying my plate walked past the dog
So this review is for their security staff, very rude and
So this review is for their security staff, very rude and definitely on a power trip. Specifically, this one female guard with facial tattoos & piercings who didn't want me standing at the side of the bar and told me you "you need to mo
Balboa is located in the Marina district and came
Balboa is located in the Marina district and came recommended to me as a local favorite. It certainly didn't disappoint! Ahi Tuna Cones With chives, served in a thinly shelled mini cone. Needs to be more crunch versus ahi ratio because you e
Usually this place is fun, but there was an awful awful
Usually this place is fun, but there was an awful awful bouncer who was rude and on some power trip. Good luck even if you have your id. Not worth it, many other fun places in the marina don't waste your money.
Had a horrible experience here.
Who ever is hiring the bartenders really needs to do a better job, absolutely pretentious and on a power trip. We came here on a slow Monday to grab a drink after dinner, and was turned away because my license expired the day before on my birthday. H
Espresso Martini on point! Lines at the door are sometimes
Espresso Martini on point! Lines at the door are sometimes a bit overwhelming but worth the wait.
Fun and happening bar near Marina
Restaurant during the day, but a hopping bar at night. Young fun crowd comes on weekend evenings. Good mix of both locals and tourists, including many international ones. Great place to hang out with old friends or meet new ones.
A lot of curb appeal, but the guts didn’t live up to expectations
When searching for places to eat near our hotel this place stood out as definitely worth a try. They were known for their espresso martinis and the food looked outstanding. We walked from our hotel and you could feel the energy of the place from al
Class SF
The Classic Balboa Cafe was established in 1913 and it’s a timeless spot. It's one of the few places where you can still experience the old-world charm of San Francisco. It’s been a favorite for many generations. An old polished bar which a
Great Vibes and Food
Great restaurant, atmosphere, service and tasty food. I especially loved the Chimichurri Fries, they are so delicious.
Call soup served in a hot bowl tells you what kind of place this is for food.
Great bar and San Francisco atmosphere. Been here many times and the food is very uneven. Last time I went, I ordered the soup of the day. When it arrived, the soup was cold, but the bowl was hot. Obviously they put cold soup in the bowl and then pu
Great for Lunch
No trip to San Francisco is complete without lunch at Balboa Café. This is a great institution dating back to to early 20th century serving up familiar staples and creative originals. There are a surprising number of vegetarian options-love the kal
Friendly neighborhood brunch place
This is a friendly place with good indoor and outdoor seating. I visited on a Saturday morning for brunch and was greeted at the door by the friendly owner. The bar seating was perfect and I enjoyed a fantastic garden sandwich.
A favorite place
My family and I have eaten here each time we've traveled to stay in this area of San Francisco. The restaurant is fun, great atmosphere and the food is always interesting and good.
Popular restaurant and bar
Popular spot known for espresso martinis in the Marina. Came here for dinner on a Friday evening around 9pm and it was pretty crowded. We didn’t have reservations for our party of four but we nabbed an inside table with a less than 5 minute wait. O
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