(415) 666-0822
1725 Haight St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7695
-122.451
Neighborhoods: Haight, Central
Alembic
What People Are Saying About The Alembic
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This one-room escape feels cozy yet spacious thanks to high ceilings, soft lighting and barren mustard walls. Views of the Upper-Haight hubbub are visible from two tall tables in front, while a dizzying list of liquors, beers, and specialty cocktails is squeezed onto a chalkboard above the stained-wood bar. – – The Food – Small plates prepared with local ingredients distinguish Alembic from other Haight Street haunts. House-cured salmon sparkles atop toasted sourdough that's spiked with crispy bacon bits and dressed with sweet orange oil. Mussels bathing in…
12/18/08
Bad attitude ruins the fantastic food/drink
by Monkeyfinch
Bad attitude ruins the fantastic food/drink
Imagine the surliest, velvet rope guarding, vapid meathead bouncer from some Miami or LA nightclub. Shrink him down to a 5'3'' chick with a bullring nosejob and you got yourself an Alembic hostess.
Hey - I understand they need to keep an aisle open to serve those badly situated front tables. I get it that they want to preserve a certain feel to the place. Come on though - learn some class in how you go about it.
The hostess at Alembic wrecked a friend's homecoming party with her ridiculous DoorNazi routine. Stranding a returning guest outside without her coat because the bar "is full" (on a Tuesday night - ya right) is never cool.
Fantastic food and a great selection of Bourbon and Scotch, but the crazy attitude makes it a 1 star in my book.
- Pros: Great food and drink
- Cons: The most obnoxious staff you will ever meet
03/04/07
Great drinks and bites; Friendly and sophisticated
by mmmgood7
Although this is basically an adult venue, my husband and I recently took our daughter and 5 nicely dressed girlfriends there for a 17th birthday treat. We were seated in the L-shaped booth. Our waitress was very informative about the various plates. We all partook of the lamb sliders (excellent), the little quesedillas, salmon toasts, and the wonderful skinny fries. It seems they pride themselves on using as much locally grown and organic ingredients as possible. Even my Cosmopolitan was composed of an organic vodka with a wonderful swirl of orange rind! We enjoyed Chocolate Potde Creme and Date Cake for dessert. Everything was nicely presented. The head chef came out of the kitchen to make sure we were happy! The atmosphere is sophisticated, friendly, but not intrusive. The decor is set in earthy brown tones with simple glass votive candles adding sophistication. Seating is limited. Great place for a date.
- Pros: original drinks, great small plates, atmosphere
- Cons: parking
01/30/07
Overpriced!
by betsy180
The drinks are outrageously high for what you get. The music is drab and sleepy. Step it up Alembic!
- Pros: good neighborhood, location
- Cons: way overpriced, stuffy staff/owners
The Details on The Alembic
Know Before You Go:
No reservations are accepted.
Parking:
Finding a meter on Haight can be hit-or-miss, but there's also a pay lot at Kezar Stadium (on Stanyan, south of Haight Street).
What to Drink:
Enjoy tap beers made down the street at Magnolia or a Rob Roy and other classic cocktails.
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