Presidio Social Club
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 885-1888
Fax: Fax: (415) 885 9188
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Inside Lombard Gate at Lyon Street
- Specialties:
- Bloody Mary
- Best of Citysearch:
- Family-Friendly Dining 2008
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Presidio Social Club – by
Housed in a former soldiers' barracks, the Presidio Social Club gives the impeccably restored building a new identity after various incarnations including a thrift store and childcare centr. The restaurant's loungy, country club feel is achieved through low slung tables, large, airy windows, and a spacious bar that sweeps its entire length. The food menu features simple and straightforward fare such as pork chops and good old battered fish and chips, while weeknight specials will please carnivores with dishes like roasted whole pig, prime rib and crispy pork shank. Food is also served at the bar, or you can simply enjoy a wide range of quirky house cocktails and old favorites like Mai Thais, Sidecars and French 75s. With old school swing and jazz music playing in the background, the Presidio Social Club is reminiscent of a simpler era where no-fuss food and stiff cocktails reigned supreme.
High Marks
"Great food, great drinks, fun crowd, good service in a casual dining atmosphere - what's not to like?" (davidgi, Citysearch user)
"The huge, long marble bar was very cool and looked like a great place for a drink." (hotdogjody, Citysearch user)
Low Marks
"Overall, food is ok...needs some work with major impovement to the service." (jrkjbk, Citysearch user)
"Expect to wait-even with reservations-and be prepared for repeat attempts to get the staff to meet your needs." (jlap, Citysearch user)
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Insider Tips
Where to SitOn sunny days, the large outdoor veranda is a sought-after spot for a casual meal with friends or a private event for up to 30 guests.
ParkingThe restaurant offers free parking--a rare city perk--in an adjoining lot.
What to DrinkThe Social Club prides itself on its cocktails, so try house specialties such as the "Gunpowder", a gin gimlet laced with cayenne pepper.
Fun FactThe stainless steel liquor cabinets behind the bar are the original medicine cabinets used when the Presidio was still an army barracks.
User Reviews for Presidio Social Club
04/14/2007 Posted by jrkjbk33
I really liked the atmosphere, but service is pretty poor. We had a server on Saturday night that came over to tell us about the specials, but never asked us if we wanted something to drink, then she came back about 10 minutes later to take our order...never saw her again until we needed the check. No one asked if our meals were ok...nothing. I ordered the sloppy joe, it was mostly bread with very little meat; certainly not the sloopy joes that I rememeber. Overall, food is ok...needs some work with major impovement to the service.
Pros: parking, ambience
Cons: service
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
03/20/2007 Posted by jlap
san francisco has many average restaurants and presidio social club can welcome itself to the list. the food is standard—not memorable—and overall not very good. chances are, what you want, you are not going to get...three of our menu selections, were not available. perhaps a good thing, based on what we did end up eating, but indeed a true sign of a rookie restaurant. to round out a horrible dining experience, let’s not leave out the customer service, which lacks on so many levels at presidio social club. expect to wait—even with reservations—and be prepared for repeat attempts to get the staff to meet your needs. clearly, this place has many kinks to work out. but, with all the choices in SF, why waste your time or money on this place. there is no doubt you will be disappointed.
Cons: food, service
