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The Hotel Utah Saloon - Reviews
500 4th St, 94107 San Francisco
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- $11–$20
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- Dine-in
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Amazing Experience with Peeboo and Katz!
My friend and I took our four teenage daughters to a show at this location, driving all the way from Santa Cruz to San Francisco. The whole experience was amazing. Peeboo and the Katz played, giving the girls an experience to remember for the rest of their lives.
A special shout-out to Peeboo for the tees and autographs. The venue is quite small, but it was worth it. There is a full bar, and they are very diligent about keeping the young ones away from it.
The door person, whose name I can't recall, was hella cool.
- Peeboo and the Katz10
- venue8
- bar9
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
10
Fantastic Bar with Great Food and Drinks
My experience at this bar was outstanding! Without a doubt, it's one of the best in San Francisco. The food was tasty and the drinks were strong.
They also have a stage where you can see a show, and the people there are extremely friendly. Overall, it's a great place.
- food10
- drinks10
- stage9
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
3
Drinks good, food and service disappointing
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. The drinks were good, but the food was mediocre. The service was awful; we ordered fries that took half an hour to arrive, and we were repeatedly told they would be ready "soon.
" While this might have been a fluke, it was still a bummer.
- drinks8
- food4
- service2
- fries2
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Tourist Experience
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Awesome Bands and Food!
I got to film some cool bands during my visit. The chef was off the hook, and the food was good. The bands were crazy good too!
San Fran baby all day.
- food9
- chef10
- bands10
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
6
Mixed Feelings on Wings and Dressing
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. The staff were very friendly, and the mixed drinks were good. I enjoyed the buffalo sauce wings.
However, the Adobe & Lemon Pepper wings were bland, and the bleu cheese dressing was terrible and watery. I strongly suggest getting some quality bleu cheese dressing.
- staff9
- mixed drinks8
- buffalo sauce wings8
- Adobe & Lemon Pepper wings3
- bleu cheese dressing2
- quality bleu cheese dressing2
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Choice Bar with Great Food & Service
This place is very choice, and they really work with you. The owner is hands-on, and their ingredients are choice, fresh, and prepared on-site. I regularly visit for the chili cheese fries, which are delicious with an excellent portion and, in my opinion, economical.
You get a meal and a half's worth of food in one basket! Their $20 special is also noteworthy, including a shot, a canned beer, and a full chicken sandwich or burger with fries. While the grilled chicken sandwich can be a bit skimpy, it's still acceptable, but the fried chicken sandwich is MASSIVE!
I once brought a friend, and they took home leftovers, including some EXCEPTIONAL potato skins, which fed a whole family. Some bartenders might mess up a snake bite, but they don't give me any fuss about the Guinness being canned. This has become my choice bar, even with its aged saloon gimmicks, which adds to the joy.
I don't meet women here, but I get great food, a great atmosphere, and plenty of amateur music. The bar service is the BEST I've experienced in San Francisco. My friend, a lightweight, also loved their mocktail.
*edit oh, forgot to say, my friend is a SUPER lightweight so they got a mocktail and absolutely loved it (they do tend to like sweater drinks though so mind you that).
- chili cheese fries9
- portion9
- economical8
Price per Person
- $61–$70
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- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Loud
6
Okay Stop for Baseball Fans
My experience at this hotel cost around $80 for one night. The hotel itself is okay. Be prepared for city noise, especially since there's a bar downstairs and guests can get quite loud.
Nevertheless, if you need a quick stop to rest and visit a baseball game at Oracle Park, I would say this place is okay.
- quick stop6
- price6
- city noise3
- bar downstairs3
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Amazing Wings and Great Deals!
OMG, OMG! My experience at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic, especially with their buffalo wings. They are truly delicious!
I was also impressed by the Wing Wednesdays deal, offering wings for just $1 each, which is such a great value. Furthermore, the weekday happy hour between 3–7 PM, featuring a beer and a shot for only $10, is an amazing deal. The bartender was also super friendly, adding to the overall positive experience.
- buffalo wings10
- Wing Wednesdays9
- beer and a shot9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
9
Great Local Saloon with Amazing Fries
My experience at The Urah was fantastic! It's a great local saloon that has truly saved me a few times with its food, especially the fries. The drinks are good, the people are great, and it's a wonderful neighborhood place where many famous people have performed during open mic nights.
- local saloon8
- food9
- fries10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
2
Dishonest "Dollar Wing Wednesday" Deal
My experience at this restaurant was marked by a misleading "dollar wing Wednesday" promotion. Their website advertises dollar wings but fails to mention the requirement to purchase them in bunches of six and the mandatory purchase of a cocktail, with the cheapest option costing $7. This feels like dishonesty and trickery, especially since the cheapest cocktail is more expensive than the wings themselves.
I opted for a $7 mocktail, which was excessively sweet and I could only manage to drink a fifth of it. I believe businesses are becoming increasingly deceptive for financial gain. In response to the business's reply, I confirmed with the bartender that no other drink options, like soda, were available besides the mocktail, indicating a lie from the establishment.
The sign they mentioned is irrelevant as the website does not state these conditions. Customers are drawn in by the "dollar wing Wednesday" on the website and only discover these hidden requirements upon arrival. The issue isn't the requirement of a drink purchase, but the miscommunication and dishonesty surrounding it.
If their claim about drink selection is true, why was I told only a mocktail was an option when I was at the bar ordering?
- dollar wing wednesday1
- wings2
- cocktail1
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