(415) 346-6641
543 Divisadero St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7744
-122.4378
Neighborhoods: Central, Panhandle
What People Are Saying About Club Waziema
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A dimly lit front room is brightened by vintage red wallpaper and candles flickering atop simple tables, which host hungry (and extremely loyal) 20- and 30-something bargain hunters. The adjacent bar area is lined with padded stools and offers a dozen tap beers, honey wine and a bevy of bottled brews, like Ethiopia's Harar. There's a TV mounted above the tables, while a top-notch jukebox cranks out everything from Curtis Mayfield to Radiohead. – –
11/23/08
Like a Seinfeld episode.
by Kunzaito
Going to this restaurant ended up being exactly like a well-known Seinfeld episode, and can be summed up in its most quoted phrase: "Anyone can *take* a reservation! You have to *HOLD* the reservation!"
We had never been to this restaurant before, but we had a group of 10 going out for dinner and someone suggested we try Club Waziema. We called ahead and made reservations a few days prior for 7:30. We showed up about 15 minutes early and ordered drinks at the bar. The restaurant was pretty full but not packed, and no new patrons came in after our group's arrival. Around 7:45 I asked the woman behind the bar (possibly the owner?) for our table. She asked how many, and when I told her "ten" she repeated, in a very put-out tone of voice, "Ten?!" I said yes, we had a reservation for 7:30. To which she said, "Well, if you had a reservation for 7:30 you should have been here at 7:30." I replied that we had been here the whole time, drinking at her bar. Also mind, again, that no one else had come in that they should have needed to give up the reserved table regardless. Then she just gave me a dirty look and WALKED AWAY FROM ME. And did not come back. So I have no idea if the food was any good, we were repelled by the atrocious service. We ended up going across the street to Ziryab, which was excellent, and they bent over backward to accommodate our large group on short notice.
- Pros: Drink prices are reasonable.
- Cons: Some of the worst service I've had.
01/16/08
Ethiopian food like mom used to make
by mattrain
Wazeima rocks! Ethiopian food, pool table, local art and maroon velvet wallpaper are a great combination. food is healthy and is cheap, and I would eat there all the time, but the service can be painfully slow, so I go when I have time to kick back and relax. a good place to go eat by yourself and sit at the bar and chat to the bartender.
10/05/07
mmmm
by saracrown
I love this place. I guess it used to be a jazz joint back in the day. It's all about eating with your hands.
The Details on Club Waziema
When to Go:
On Thursday evenings, DJs spin everything from acid jazz to reggae.
The Extras:
Happy hour is from 6pm to 8pm, Mondays through Fridays.
Where to Sit:
Couples seeking seclusion should sit in the private nook with crushed-velvet wallpaper; it's located on the left side of the hallway. Larger groups can huddle in the back room or relax on couches next to the pool table.
Category:
Recommended Drink:
Harar bottled beer
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