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(415) 885-1233
1233 Polk St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.788252
-122.420197
Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast
Hours:
Mon-Tue. 5pm-11:30pm
Wed-Sat. 5om-2am
Sun 5pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.11.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Dancing, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Mayes Oyster house
Featured Review
Ramona Emerson
Contributor
The current incarnation of Mayes Oyster House may use the neon sign and Polk Gulch location of the 1907 original, but the Kamikaze Oyster Shooters and weekend DJs bring this clubby seafood spot into the current century. The decor is reminiscent of an upscale African hunting lodge (dark wood, giraffe print chairs) and offers a taste of what the original Mayes may have been like, when patrons were presumably downing single malts with Mark Twain, although more modern drinks--try the pear rosemary cocktail--bring it up to date. With a menu of yellowtail sashimi, traditional Provencal…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- Everyday from 5-6:30, itÂ’s all you can eat oysters for only $1 each.
- The Extras:
- Although not listed on the menu, the servers are happy to recommend vegetarian and vegan options if you ask.
- When to Go:
- For a cover-free dance party, head to Mayes on Friday or Saturday night when local DJs spin, and tables are cleared to make a dance floor--it is Polk Street after all.
07/06/10
Great dancin!
by Lauren Hannah at Citysearch
I actually haven't been here to eat - just been to Mayes when it turns into a club at night.
I love this place! It's fantastic for dancing (if you're in the mood for top-40s music). They have music videos to go with the DJ on all of their TV screens. The drinks aren't too pricey ($6-$7 for well drinks), and the crowd is usually pretty mixed.
They have a big area set up for a dance floor, and also have booths along the wall for those who just want to observe or visit with their friends.
It's definitely pretty loud which makes it hard if you want to have in-depth conversations.
- Pros: cheap drinks, great music, dancing
- Cons: loud
