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Lefty O'Doul's
(Now Closed)Pub and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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t5vtMarch 16, 2013Getting ready for St Patty's day!! Open face dinner are the bomb. If your looking for cheap eats w/ a home style taste, your are in the right place here at Lefty's. Sit in back and watch,Giants!
Ranu RajkarnikarMarch 26, 2015This place is weird but I liked it. Decent tap list with a few good IPA's. Can't tell you're in SF when inside, just feels like a strange dive with a buffet and piano player. Good for casual drinks!
Party EarthJuly 25, 2012Lefty’s sells its own Bloody Mary and margarita mix. Enjoy them there or buy them. They'll provide enough courage to sing with the piano player, or hold your own karaoke fest in your living room. Read more
Kirk HerlitzMarch 17, 2014It's a little cheesy due to the piano bar in the front, but the place is plenty big enough to get out of earshot. The corned beef is awesome and it's also nice that they serve food pretty late
Bennett W WongSeptember 21, 2016Clean facility, prompt service, friendly staff and good food. Breakfast is served here if you are looking to get your first meal.
Brian BaduskeJuly 28, 2015Everything is excellent! My favorite is the turkey burrito smothered in enchilada sauce. You can't go wrong when eating here!
Lily ScottJanuary 14, 2014They have 25 types of draft beers, so it's my kind of place. The food is also nice and nothing is deep fried, so that's also a plus.
HISTORYMarch 29, 2010Lefty O'Doul hit .349 in an 11-year Major League career. He's best remembered for playing for & later managing the Seals. One of the Seals he managed was Joe DiMaggio He opened this restaurant in 1958
Food's great, easy, and reasonably priced. Grab a drink and sit by the piano. The live music is general very amusing.
The Friday special is seafood Newbury. prime rib on Sunday night goes quick so get there before 6pm.
Eduardo CardosoMay 20, 2013Came in for breakfast and found a great atmosphere at the sound of rock music, lightning-fast service and a well-served bacon omelette.
John BurrMay 13, 2013Feel free to serve yourself your own water. Chex mix is a great thing to much on, only when the server actually brings it. If your looking to watch a game somewhere, anywhere but here
Chris BarclayOctober 13, 2014Sports bar with a cafeteria style food option. Don't let it discourage you though, amazing food!
KalharbiNovember 18, 2014Mixed ratings ... I liked it in mid day .. a football game was on and place was packed ... but I could see the service and food was not worth the visit
Chris BrownAugust 29, 2012One of the last bars in America where a preponderance of patrons end the night asleep either on the bar or on the floor. And everybody's OK with that.
Drew ChristienDecember 24, 2014Seems to have a mix of the most clueless tourists and stalwart regulars. Bring your parents when they visit!
Elizabeth BursteinDecember 19, 2016Irish coffee and Manhattan :) and they had great service towards the back
Lefty O'DoulApril 25, 2012Best spot in union square to grab a cheap eat and some of the best drinks including an original SF Bloody Mary
Shawn RogersFebruary 25, 2013Have the dinner plate it's a huge portion. My favorite is the corned beef.
Shelly Crouse-MonarezAugust 27, 2013Delicious Irish coffee! Chicken apple sausage is strange with celery, paprika and thyme instead of sweet.
Awesome staff, cheeky & funny pianoplayer and good food. Worth it if are in the neighbourhood!
Katrina MoonApril 18, 2012Amazing value, fun environment and the reuben is amazing! The cornbeef melta in your mouth! Leftys is a hit;)
Trumer PilsSeptember 2, 2010Lefty O'Doul's is named after Francis "Lefty" O'Doul, a San Francisco legend. As a New York Giant, he had the highest batting average of any National League outfielder in the 20th century!
Monica SpillaneNovember 10, 2013Good Bloody Mary and great corned beef hash! Reasonable prices for San Fran
Paul SMarch 29, 2014If you come here and do not order the corned beef, at least order a Bloody Mary!
James MeadOctober 20, 2013Never thought I'd walk into a bar called Lefty Odouls and have them make us miss the Niner kickoff for the f-ing Miami game! Boo!
Jesus DominguezAugust 24, 2013if you're here for drinks, better look somewhere, since its also a restaurant you could and will find children running around
Come when the Irish Guy is manning the Piano Bar....he.is.awesome!
J RKJune 18, 2013Bartenders are wonderfully friendly and will entertain you. Plus they give you chex mix!
Pete SurberApril 1, 2012Waaaaay overpriced, but a great atmosphere and impressive beer list. $18 for a sandwich, one side and a beer? Not gonna become a regular any time soon.
Corey O'BrienFebruary 27, 2013Loved watching the bartender shovel mashed potatoes into her face while I sipped my beer.
LindzmaclarenJanuary 30, 2012Cheapest drinks in San Fran and fun bar!Meet people from all over the world.
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Come sit down and unwind after a long day of shopping, sight-seeing or working. We are more than a restaurant and lounge. We offer one of a kind baseball memorabilia, rare celebrity photos and “the best deal on the square.”
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:00 AM
(415) 982-8900
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Cocktails
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