(415) 268-0140
2209 Polk St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.797
-122.422
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Russian Hill
Bar Johnny
What People Are Saying About Bar Johnny
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – It's easy to walk past this signless respite. Inside, the focus is an L-shaped bar and high leather banquettes that are reflected in the bar-back mirror. Above, a graffiti-style mural of birds fluttering around telephone wires complements the urban-lounge tunes and flirty vibe. Despite expert cocktails and bar-centric appearances, waitstaff are extremely attentive and surprisingly knowledgeable about the cuisine--just ask. – – The Food – Ultra-basic descriptions on the menu provide little indication of the thoughtful ingredients and successful executions.…
05/25/08
Great food, fabulous drinks, hot bartenders, hotter owner...
by erindpell
Love, love, the place! I was a bartender for 7 years in this town and I've been to all the spots so I"m picky about everything, trust me. I've been to Bar Johnny 3 times now and every time it was a huge hit....great food and drinks, (we never plan on eating but always end up doing so after looking at the menu) the bartenders were very attentive and the owner Johnny is soooo good looking and gets right in there with his staff....
We've had the lamb, burger, home made chips, and all of the very scrumptious desserts. Just writing about it makes my mouth water...The C&K cocktail is also quite lovely on a warm night like we had a few weeks ago.
Anyway, I'm going tonight and will be making this place a regular stop on my way out. It's exceptional. Check it out.
04/01/08
Impressed
by yoyobigo
I was really pleasantly surprised. Service was good, food was yummy, atmosphere was just right. I went there for my birthday with about 14 people, having made reservations (it was a Sunday night). They actually called me a day before and asked that I move the reservation up from 8pm to 7pm so that they could accommodate us. Although that wasn't ideal, it impressed me that they would do that rather than just let things stand and then give us bad service/be unable to accommodate us. Our waitress was great, the pretzels were indeed good (not amazing, but very good), the main courses were all actually very tasty and well prepared, better than my expectations. Overall a great experience.
- Pros: Atmosphere, food, service all good!
- Cons: The lounge chairs weren't as comfy as they looked.
12/19/07
Great, Unexpected Sunday Brunch Location
by mcd70
Saturday after a great workout at Crunch, a good friend and I dropped by Bar Johnny after seeing a burger on the menu. We had a salad, the burger with fries (drizzeled with truffle oil..YUM!...), and the best of the three the steak tartare (with a deviled egg). Every bite was delicious. The music was upbeat and fun without being intrusive and John (from whom the bar gets its name) waited on us in his very cute adidas. Delicious, friendly. Great decor. I highly recommend it.
- Pros: Friendly Service. Breakfast and Lunch items on Brunch menu
The Details on Bar Johnny
Where to Sit:
For a conventional seat, reserve one of the few tables (next to the front window or tucked in the back corner).
When to Go:
The full menu is served from 6pm to 11pm nightly, while the bar menu is available from 5pm to 1am. Brunch is Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm.
What to Drink:
In addition to a wine list and draught brews (including Kingfisher), there's also a bevy of house-specialty cocktails, including the pomegranate-infused Russian Hill Punch.
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