Cantina
(415) 398-0195
580 Sutter St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7891
-122.4099
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Cantina
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
SF's superstar mixologist Duggan McDonnell runs this nationally recognized mixology bar, where one-of-a-kind drinks--Laughing Buddha: buddha's hand vodka, lime, crushed ginger & serrano chiles, ginger brew; Milk of Millenia: açai liqueur, mae de ouro cachaça, muddled mint & ginger, lemon, agave nectar, ginseng drizzle--are par for the course. Cocktails are served by the glass or the pitcher (be patient; everything is made from scratch) to a crowd that's equal parts neighborhood, after-work, service industry and connoisseur. There's a plush lounge area in the back, plus a downstairs reservable for private parties, a rotating selection of art on the walls, though nothing that compares to the artistry practiced behind the bar.
User Reviews
alex swingle
January 26, 2009
Was here over a week ago on a Saturday, and while I realize it was busy for them, the bar staff werent taking ANY orders or paying attention to anyone. What more is there were four employees behind the bar!! In fact we were sitting at the bar, and this one guy was putting glasses in the washing machine and didnt pay any mind to us even though we were literally in front of him!! Ten minutes we waited and even the people next to us werent acknolwedged. It was crowded but Ive been to bars twice as crowded with less emplyoees that were more receptive to the clientele. Maybe they got arrogant after being put on Esquire Magazines top bars in the US list.
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Anonymous
November 04, 2008
I love Cantina especially the drinks. The owner knows his stuff and shared his skills with the entire staff... you can't go wrong ordering off the specialty drink menu... a house of professional mixologists. Cantina doesn't have a big fancy sign, no neon lights to catch your eye, so keep a close eye when navigating to Cantina or you might pass right by and trust me when i say, you'll be missing out on some fine cocktails! Try any put a ton of thought into the special drink menu
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ponygecko
November 16, 2007
Atmosphere is lovely, classy-relaxed; bartenders are super-friendly and informed. The space is spare but lovingly decorated and well-suited to the intimacy that alcohol encourages. A great place to spend a couple hours with really good friends. Drinks are suprising and delicious. Owner is a smart, mega-charming, outgoing hipster hottie which is just what one wants, isn't it. My only complaint: THERE'S NO FOOD! Old chicks cannot seriously drink without maintaining some protein/carb source in their stomachs. Revenue will suffer. I'm not talking full menu; I'm talking some kind of tapas selection with minimal prep needs, and soon! Yay.
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Parking:
Try the Priority Parking Garage on Post Street (between Mason and Powell), or the Union Square Garage.
What to Drink:
Locavores will love the Farmer's Market Sangria made with Frog Hollow Farm peaches infused in brandy, Laird's applejack, lemonade, fresh-squeezed orange juice and Castoro Cellars Blanco Zin.
Know Before You Go:
This is not the place to come for shots of Patron, Red Bull-and-vodkas, or Long Island Iced Teas; such choices will be filled only grudgingly (if at all) and miss the whole point of this bar.
Category:
Restaurants, Art Galleries, Bars & Pubs, Lounges
