The Buena Vista

Love this place! It's so fun to watch the making of Irish Coffee in action. It has a community ambience with shared table seating. The staff are so proud of the establishment and it's history. It is truly a must-see and experience stop when visiting San Francisco!

Good food but service was really slow. We ordered Irish coffee, Nutty Irishman, calamari and clam chowder in a bread bowl. Pretty good overall. Very crowded.

Love the Irish coffee. Food was good but a bit overpriced. Service was adequate but not overly friendly. Our waitress was good and pretty honest about ordering too much. Definitely good spot for a drink.

Excellent location, fast and friendly service, amazing "real" homemade crab cakes and Irish coffee. Beware, you need to share the table with strangers. It was actually very pleasant as it is first come first serve and you don't need to hang around too long to be sited, even during the busy time. Restrooms were clean and in order. And, the tables have an excellent view to the Bay.

Great bar to take a break at after touring the City. Make sure you order the Irish coffee they are famous for. The caffeine provides a little pick me up, while the alcohol gives a nice buzz. It can get crowded so you may have a short wait. I like sitting at the bar, as I find you get your order quicker and they are a little more attentive.