Trader Vic's

(415) 775-6300

555 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102 37.7811 -122.4197

Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast

Hours:

Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm

Sat 5pm-10pm

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Price:

$$$

Parking:

Valet

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Last updated 4.27.09


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What People Are Saying About Trader Vic's

The Editor

Joanna Currier

Citysearch

In Short
The late Victor "Vic" Bergeron's first San Francisco tiki outpost was a sensation as soon as it opened in the '50s, sought after by the jet set for its stylish-yet-campy tropical ambience. Now a worldwide franchise, the restaurant's outpost in its native city appeals to a broader market with famous island-style drinks, pan-Pacific cuisine and cabana-style decor.

FoodiePaTooty

February 14, 2009

I took my family here for Valentines Day 2009 - what a disappointment. I've grown up eating at Trader's and had a brief hiatus to nurture a new baby. The food was dry, not seasoned and not up to the high standards previously enjoyed. The service was shoddy - out waitress was rushed and never smiled. Someone who was clearing our table didn't know you don't lean heavily onto the customer to reach unused silverware you are clearing after the meal. The best employee was the gentleman keeping our water refilled. To add insult to injury the original bill charged us almost double the price on the menu for one entree and three dollars too much for another. No apologies, just "oh, yea, we'll fix it". So sorry I will have to cross Trader's off of our list of dining establishments in favor of goodies like Kincaids, Farrallon, even Cheesecake Factory. If you do go to Trader's make sure you carefully check your bill unless you don't mind paying twice as much as you should.

sross1

December 19, 2007

We should have gone to Chevys next door. The place was dead and the service was rather slow. I'm not writing home about the food either. Pretty dry stuff for a place known for exotic flavor. I have been to some other Trader Vic's and this is the only one I won't be going back to. If that's what you want at night, go for it. Not for me. It will be torn down soon enough with a condo in its place. And oh yes, homeless people sleep outside and "releasing" near the entrance. Bon apetit.

aabstern

June 10, 2007

two wines from list were not available...by that time we were into the main course...gave us free martinis instead....calamari was dreadful chewy and undercut.....my duck was try and without interest....we wife's beef was dry and tasteless.....only reason to eat here is proximity to opera or symphony....this has always been a last resort is other places (Hayes St, Absinthe, City Cake, etc. are booked)...Food at the opera house and symphony is better....too bad

The Details on Trader Vic's

Know Before You Go:

Night owls should hit the bar for appetizers, served 11:30am-12:30am daily.

What to Drink:

Trader Vic is credited with inventing the Mai Tai (Tahitian for "the very best") here in San Francisco. Enjoy the famous concoction for only $5 during happy hour (Mon-Fri, 3:30-5pm).

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Date Spot, Group Dining

Cuisine:

Polynesian

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Trader Vic's

555 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102

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