A cozy bar near the Giants' ballpark serving infused vodkas and comfort food with a twist.
(415) 366-6024
555 Second St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
37.783
-122.3934
Neighborhoods: South Beach, Central East
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am
Sat 5pm-2am
Sun 10am-2pm
Price:
$
Nova Bar & Restaurant
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Nova Bar & Restaurant
The Owner
Nova Bar & Restaurant
Owner
Nova is a spirited bar and restaurant often referred to as the local version of "cheers" by many of its loyal customers. With a full bar and diverse wine list, we specialize in fresh house-infused vodkas. Favorites include jalepeno (for a kickin' bloody mary), vanilla bean and ginger. Our cuisine style is New American-comfort food with an emphasis on shared plates and original signature staples such as lobster quesadilla and baked mac 'n' cheese. Our space is well suited to host private parties, birthdays, company events, etc of up to 100 people...and as a rule we do not charge rental…
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
Though it's near the ballpark and gets some spilloff from Giants games, Nova's bread and butter are the South Beach and South Park area locals they welcome with heaping portions, free-flowing drinks and an informal atmosphere with staff and patrons on a first-name basis. Spacious and comfy velvet booths for the hungry (lobster and wild mushroom quesadillas; seared ahi tuna w/ wasabi mashed potatoes; pulled pork sandwiches) become hangout spots during non-mealtime hours for the strictly thirsty, who have twenty-two infused vodkas to choose from (try the jalapeno in a bloody mary). It may not…
09/16/08
Great food- best steak salad EVER!
by SueUe
Nova may not look it from the outside, as it presents iself as a slighlty divey, homey, comfortable after-work (and anytime before or in between) bar, but the food is really good- my favorite is the huge steak salad. Lean, freshly grilled pieces of steak on top of baby greens, with some fresh salsa...yumm! You can share this among two people, it's really a good amount of foof for $12. Also, don't miss out on the macaroni and cheeses (off the hook) and grilled asapargus, topped with parmesan cheeses and roasted tomatoes.
09/16/08
Best mac 'n cheese in SF
by BDuffy58
Nova understands its position in the SF food chain.....equal parts local bar and restaurant, the friendly staff serve up drinks & food with a welcoming smile. As a City dweller eating out 6 nights a week, I have Nova in my rotation when comfort food is in order. Their mac 'n cheese is the best in the League.....interesting choice of rotelli pasta with multiple cheeses and choice of ham and/or broccoli to boot. Outstanding! Equally good is the spinach salad and of course, their popular burger and fries combo. Tap beer choices are solid if not comprehensive and numerous wines by the glass are generously poured for extremely fair prices.
- Pros: mac 'n cheese, spinach salad, burger 'n fries, friendly staff (Cheers-like)
- Cons: can be a tight fit when packed
06/26/08
Happy hour with great food
by edeasy2
Great food! The lobster quesadilla is excellent. Great happy hour crowd. Hot waitresses to boot!!!!
The Details on Nova Bar & Restaurant
Save Money:
Happy hour (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm) features $3 beers, $5 wines, $4 well drinks.
Parking:
Game days, street parking can be next-to-impossible. Other nights, it's a cinch.
When to Go:
Hit Nova for brunch: it's easy to get a booth, they've got $4 rasberry or tangerine mimosas, and the eggs benndict are tasty and reasonable.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
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Message from Nova Bar & Restaurant
- Homestyle American cuisine
- Happy Hour Mon-Fri
- Sunday Brunch
Nova is a spirited bar and restaurant often referred to as the local version of "cheers" by many of its loyal customers. With a full bar and diverse wine list, we specialize in fresh house-infused vodkas. Favorites include jalepeno (for a kickin' bloody mary), vanilla bean and ginger.
Our cuisine style is New American-comfort food with an emphasis on shared plates and original signature staples such as lobster quesadilla and baked mac 'n' cheese.
Our space is well suited to host private parties, birthdays, company events, etc of up to 100 people...and as a rule we do not charge rental fees.
Happy Hour: 3-6pm M-F - $3 drafts, $4 wells & $5 wines
Sunday Brunch: 10am-4pm, with hi-def screens and all major sports packages, $4 mimosas, $2 Miller Lites & an eggs benedict bar.
We're conveniently located on 2nd Street, across from South Park, 3 blocks from AT&T Park.
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