Just the place for informal indoor or outside seating, a yummy menu, full bar, nice people, all in Cole Valley (a charming and friendly neighborhood). From fish tacos to classic burgers to fish and chips and fresh salads, CVT's got it. Don't miss their window (on Carl), where you'll find hot dogs, Bloody Marys, and--the soft serve ice cream of your dreams! (If you, like me, adore soft serve, I swear there's not an ice crystal to be found, just silky smooth swoony perfection.) Parking's a challenge on weekends, but lucky for you, the Muni stops across the street.
Jocelyn L.
My husband and were originally heading to Beit Rima for dinner, but saw Cole Valley Tavern, and had been wanting to try it for a while! So we said why not change our plans!!! I'm so glad we did. We came here on a Sunday evening, and were seated right away, as it was pretty empty at this time. There are lots of cozy booths available, and hopefully you'll get the chance to sit in one too! They also have a fun bar seating area, if you have a smaller party. They have high chairs available, which was fantastic, as my little one enjoyed dining here too. My husband, daughter and I shared the Smoked Garlic Hummus for an appetizer, which was decent. We mostly got it for my daughter so she could eat something soft. I did like the hummus though, good flavor, with raw veggies that made me feel somewhat less guilty. I got their Smash Burger for my entree, which was a HUGE win. It was just something I was craving for that moment in time - greasy, satisfying, delicious. you can ask for 1 or 2 patties, I'm glad I opted for the 1 patty, as I think 2 patties might have tipped the ratio just a little too much. The other highlight of the dish was the FRENCH FRIES!!! They were big, handcut fries - my absolute favorite, which are hard to come by these days. My husband got the fish and chips, which he found equally satisfying. Drinks were great too - loved my Superbloom Martini! I also really LOVED the local art they have displayed here on their walls, which they switch out every now and then. I loved the San Francisco/Sunset District themed art that was displayed here in late April. When I asked the waitress about the artist, she didn't know who was displayed on the wall, but she was helpful in that she texted her manager, who got back to her, and told us that John Musgrove was the artist! Fantastic - loved the art so much, i ended up buying his art later on. I can't wait to return to try more items, or even just revisit their good burger and cocktails, and see the new local art!
Robert A.
I've come here several times, mostly for drinks but occasionally for dinner as well. Service is great, drinks are well made and fair priced. But the food is just ok. Menu is not as varied nor is the quality of food as good as the previous establishment at this location (Kezar Restaurant). I ordered an Impossible burger that had to be the greasiest veg burger I've had, in addition to being salty. Previously had the Fish and Chips which were just ok. I'll stick with just drinks from now on.
Emily P.
We love it here! Great cocktails, cute ambiance, good service. We sit outside in the nice weather or inside at the bar!
Jorge Muniz
Hands down..best clam chowder in the bay area. Great vibes, and service. Eddie and his team are great. Will be back. Do yourself a favor and stay in the NorthBeach area and have dinner at Cole Valley Tavern ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger w Side Salad
Jessica R.
What a wonderful spot! We walked over from the Academy of Science and enjoyed such a lovely meal! The beverages were delicious and the fish and chips were some of the best we've had in the city. Service was warm and welcoming as well. The ambiance was comfortable and retro, but not really a tavern style, though this took nothing away from our experience. Will definitely return for lunch in this charming area of SF!
Elle C.
Always a good experience--I wish they hadn't changed their smoked cod soup recipe, though
Neesh S.
We were in the area and looking for a place to grab a drink and walked in here with two dogs. The location is great and right in the middle of a lot, and was packed with locals from the neighborhood. They were slammed and short-staffed but were still very good about checking-in. We had a few glasses of wine that was enjoyed by all and for food the tots were very tasty. I also had the pineapple skewers which were pretty great too!
Lizzie S.
Great service and an even better breakfast sandwich if you come for brunch. Love the eggs, cheese, and kimchi sauce. They also have nice drinks for brunch! Nice bar, good place for date night, girls' night out, or for families. Smash burger and dinner items are also good--there's something for everyone.
Justin Chang
Atmosphere and vibe is amazing here but the food has really decreased in quality! Don’t know what happened but the scampi fries went from a big tray of crispy perfect fries to a tiny bowl of soggy squishy fries. Hopefully they’ll change back to their previous quality.
Just the place for informal indoor or outside seating, a yummy menu, full bar, nice people, all in Cole Valley (a charming and friendly neighborhood). From fish tacos to classic burgers to fish and chips and fresh salads, CVT's got it. Don't miss their window (on Carl), where you'll find hot dogs, Bloody Marys, and--the soft serve ice cream of your dreams! (If you, like me, adore soft serve, I swear there's not an ice crystal to be found, just silky smooth swoony perfection.) Parking's a challenge on weekends, but lucky for you, the Muni stops across the street.
My husband and were originally heading to Beit Rima for dinner, but saw Cole Valley Tavern, and had been wanting to try it for a while! So we said why not change our plans!!! I'm so glad we did. We came here on a Sunday evening, and were seated right away, as it was pretty empty at this time. There are lots of cozy booths available, and hopefully you'll get the chance to sit in one too! They also have a fun bar seating area, if you have a smaller party. They have high chairs available, which was fantastic, as my little one enjoyed dining here too. My husband, daughter and I shared the Smoked Garlic Hummus for an appetizer, which was decent. We mostly got it for my daughter so she could eat something soft. I did like the hummus though, good flavor, with raw veggies that made me feel somewhat less guilty. I got their Smash Burger for my entree, which was a HUGE win. It was just something I was craving for that moment in time - greasy, satisfying, delicious. you can ask for 1 or 2 patties, I'm glad I opted for the 1 patty, as I think 2 patties might have tipped the ratio just a little too much. The other highlight of the dish was the FRENCH FRIES!!! They were big, handcut fries - my absolute favorite, which are hard to come by these days. My husband got the fish and chips, which he found equally satisfying. Drinks were great too - loved my Superbloom Martini! I also really LOVED the local art they have displayed here on their walls, which they switch out every now and then. I loved the San Francisco/Sunset District themed art that was displayed here in late April. When I asked the waitress about the artist, she didn't know who was displayed on the wall, but she was helpful in that she texted her manager, who got back to her, and told us that John Musgrove was the artist! Fantastic - loved the art so much, i ended up buying his art later on. I can't wait to return to try more items, or even just revisit their good burger and cocktails, and see the new local art!
I've come here several times, mostly for drinks but occasionally for dinner as well. Service is great, drinks are well made and fair priced. But the food is just ok. Menu is not as varied nor is the quality of food as good as the previous establishment at this location (Kezar Restaurant). I ordered an Impossible burger that had to be the greasiest veg burger I've had, in addition to being salty. Previously had the Fish and Chips which were just ok. I'll stick with just drinks from now on.
We love it here! Great cocktails, cute ambiance, good service. We sit outside in the nice weather or inside at the bar!
Hands down..best clam chowder in the bay area. Great vibes, and service. Eddie and his team are great. Will be back. Do yourself a favor and stay in the NorthBeach area and have dinner at Cole Valley Tavern ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smash Burger w Side Salad
What a wonderful spot! We walked over from the Academy of Science and enjoyed such a lovely meal! The beverages were delicious and the fish and chips were some of the best we've had in the city. Service was warm and welcoming as well. The ambiance was comfortable and retro, but not really a tavern style, though this took nothing away from our experience. Will definitely return for lunch in this charming area of SF!
Always a good experience--I wish they hadn't changed their smoked cod soup recipe, though
We were in the area and looking for a place to grab a drink and walked in here with two dogs. The location is great and right in the middle of a lot, and was packed with locals from the neighborhood. They were slammed and short-staffed but were still very good about checking-in. We had a few glasses of wine that was enjoyed by all and for food the tots were very tasty. I also had the pineapple skewers which were pretty great too!
Great service and an even better breakfast sandwich if you come for brunch. Love the eggs, cheese, and kimchi sauce. They also have nice drinks for brunch! Nice bar, good place for date night, girls' night out, or for families. Smash burger and dinner items are also good--there's something for everyone.
Atmosphere and vibe is amazing here but the food has really decreased in quality! Don’t know what happened but the scampi fries went from a big tray of crispy perfect fries to a tiny bowl of soggy squishy fries. Hopefully they’ll change back to their previous quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
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Food: 5
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