Gambit Lounge

581 Hayes St, San Francisco
(415) 846-4562

Recent Reviews

Pamela Chueh

The coziest neighborhood spot! The bartender is so welcoming and love that it is dog friendly here

Mark McHugh

Great place to have an intimate experience with many varieties of alcoholic beverages.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beth F.

We went over the holiday and were blown away! The place has a cool, welcoming vibe, and managed to be both upscale and comfortable. The staff were on it - friendly, funny, and attentive. The cocktails were impressive (I had the Sazerac - which not too many places outside of New Orleans get right!) We ordered several small plates to share - all were thoroughly enjoyed. I mean, what else could you ask for? We'll definitely be back.

Denise C.

What's new? I had some drinks like a coconut cinnamon liquor and also the negroni semi-mocktail. I am sick of drinking juice. Let the bartender do their job or go to a juice bar. HAHAHAHAH You can teach me sometime. I pay for myself. HAHAHAH

Aaron D.

Really enjoyed a quick appetizer date at Gambit. I was falling asleep in the Uber so my girlfriend prescribed me an espresso martini, and the one Gambit makes is great! Staff were friendly as well. Only dropping a 4-banger here because $16 for 4 pierogi is a Polish crime. Will be back!

Joe Figura

Great comfortable place to get drinks

Wilfred Cho

Interesting cocktail. I got life couch and it's spirit forward and refreshing at the same time. Try it!The place is a little warm and bartender has some character.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Delicious Eastern European food and inventive cocktails at this busy, friendly, and quite noisy bar. Service was excellent and welcoming. We arrived at 5:45 for a 7:30 curtain at the opera, which worked out fine. We had the bread service with mushroom butter, cheesy roasted potatoes, white keilbasa sausage platter, beet and arugula salad, seared paprika chicken in a blue cheese sauce and short rib pierogies. Perfect for three people and all excellent. The love actually and life coach cocktails were delicious.

Georgina E.

This is great spot for lunch, dinner, casual dates, and solo chill spot on bar. Their dessert is perfect with coffee in the morning. Caesar will take care of you! I went with a coworker and shared several appetizers, with dessert. It was yummy. Great ambiance. Worth checking out.

Lisa C.

The owner, Cesar, is a very angry man... he needs to be more considerate to his patrons and develop a sense of humor. We were the only customers in the place and ordered multiple drinks. We were having fun and joking around but weren't obnoxious or extremely drunk - however clearly he was angry and became rude despite continuously stating he wasn't upset. Then we came in the next day to grab drinks and we brought food in because we didn't think they served food. The owner came over and was extremely hostile and gave a huge embarrassing speech on how inconsiderate we were and went on and on. We would have easily apologized and left with a simple "hey you can't bring outside food in here" as we weren't trying to be rude. It was a simple mistake on our part but we have never been treated by an owner in such a way ever and it was hugely inappropriate. I highly recommend to go here only when Mack is working. P.S. the Cava sucks

Magz B.

* restaurant week * Everything was delicious! The sauce on the chicken is one to dream about & the dumplings were so juicy. The wine pairing for the dumplings and the salad were mouth watering. It'd be a cool spot to host a party. Love the two bars and the separate rooms

Amanda Anthony

I love this place! The vegan gołąbki (cabbage rolls) are incredible, the service is top notch and the food and drink are just delicious.

Antonio Sanchez

Good place for an after-dinner drink. Staff is nice and they have two different vibes in the bar.

Nate Bradford

Great espresso martini and

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

catherine cole

Stellar experience on a busy Friday night. Got a four-top right away and had such delicious food and cocktails. Was a bit long to get bill otherwise A+ place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheesy Roasted Potatoes, Cezar Salad, House Meatballs

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