21st Amendment
(415) 369-0900
563 Second St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
37.7823
-122.3925
Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am
Fri-Sat 11:30am-1am
Sun-9:30am-12am
Price:
$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 3.09.09
What People Are Saying About 21st Amendment
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The Scene
A large semicircular bar dominates the front space of this restaurant. Behind it, a seating area featuring wooden booths, high ceilings and an open kitchen creates a warm, somewhat loud dining room. The crowd is a mix of sports fans glued to the television monitors above the bar and SOMA professionals gathering for an after-work bite or drink. Service is kind and orders are quickly processed.
The Food
Standard sports-bar fare (chicken wings, burgers and pizza) takes a back seat to more upscale American favorites, such as grilled Niman Ranch pork chops, seasonal veggies and whipped potatoes. The New York steak, served with red-wine butter and sweet potato straws, is a tender morsel made-to-order. Pasta dishes fulfill expectations for standard Italian fare, while the house pizza--its crust made from beer mash after the brewing process--exceeds them. A gooey chocolate brownie with ice cream or silky cheesecake are indulgent finishes.
User Reviews
VinDivine
July 07, 2009
View the full Vindivine review here: h*ttp://bit.ly/pN0MM Since it's a brew pub, we'll start there. They always have a line up of 6-8 house brews plus a guest pour or two. Some of the best include the Watermelon Wheat (hey don't call it a girlie beer, there's 400 lbs of melon in each batch. Yummy), Opening Day IPA (hoppy but not too hoppy), General Pippo's Porter (essence of coffee and chocolate) and when they have it, the Double Trouble (or is it Triple? Or am I just thinking about the Beastie Boys?) Anyhoo, it packs a wallop so don't turn your back on it. First, how many times have I treated this watering hole like my beeyaatch and not given in the h-u-g-e props it deserves as both a watering hole and an eating hole?
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Gonad
January 29, 2009
First of all the only bad thing here is the parking and I had no change for the meter BUT I did have cash. Living in Portland now, I walk in feeling a little weird about having to ask the bartender for meter change, I get a big smile and she says of course how much do you want. WOW!, not used to that. This is the most friendly and accommodating brew pub I've ever been to. I think they knew I was from out of town but made me feel like I belonged there. It was a great relaxing feeling. The food was really good, the beer even better and the server and the bartender were very friendly, attentive and accommodating. If I lived there this would be the place I would stop off at every night to unwind and relax after work. In April I will be taking another vacation in which I will be stopping in the city there for a few days to do some cycling and hiking in the park at Muir Woods on my way to my hometown to visit friends and family. I also plan to stop in here at least twice for more of the dark IPA (can't remember the name) Even if I have to park blocks away, I will, knowing it will be worth the walk. If you live in the city and haven't been there yet, you've been missing out. If your cruising in from out of town, seriously, Make plans to stop in. I hope you will love this place as much as I did and do.
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chakra
December 04, 2008
Love this place. Great beer selection, close to work - what more can I ask (Also, testing Facebook Connect :-) )
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Save Money:
From 2:30pm to 5:30pm on weekdays, get $3 pints and $3 appetizers.
Know Before You Go:
On Giants' home-game days, 21st opens its doors at 11am.
When to Go:
Every Wednesday is cask-conditioned ale night, a lighter brew with natural carbonation.
The Extras:
Check out the restaurant's Beer School, where for $20 you can sample beers from around the world while listening to notable Bay Area speakers versed in the way of hops. Call for details on the next class.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
