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The Lark - Reviews
685 Market St Suite 140 A, 94104 San Francisco
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Price per Person
- $41–$50
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- Casual Outing
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- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Great Spot for Games and Drinks
My experience at this restaurant was great! It's a low-key spot perfect for catching a game. They have a solid draught list and cocktails, and the staff were super friendly.
While they don't have their own kitchen, they conveniently order Joyride Pizza from next door and add it to your tab.
- draught list8
- cocktails8
- staff10
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
1
Horrible Service, Felt Unsafe
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly negative due to the rudest staff I've ever encountered in the hospitality industry. The bouncer at the door was hostile and aggressive, and the bartenders were equally rude, shouting and making me feel like an inconvenience. The bouncer's refusal to speak and aggressive pointing at an unreadable sign, followed by his hostile reaction when I asked for clarification, made me deeply uncomfortable.
He even pursued me down the sidewalk shouting, which left me feeling genuinely scared. I loathe this place and consider it the worst place I've ever been for a drink, which I ultimately didn't have.
- people working here1
- bouncer at the door1
- bartenders1
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Loud
1
Billing Errors and Bartender Issues
Y’all, I have a few problems with this spot. Please read them and make sure that you check your credit card statement and the credit card that is returned to you. I visited with 4 friends and we each got a drink.
Very easy, very basic. My wife had a white wine, and I noticed that a $14 white wine showed up as $26 on my credit card statement. My other friends were less fortunate because the bartender gave their card to the wrong group.
So, not only did they charge the wrong amount to the wrong card, but they also lost their card. Lastly, we all witnessed the bartender take shots from behind the bar while working. While I can imagine they have a healthy tolerance, I have to assume this was one of the many reasons our group had these major issues with a simple order.
The service was rated a 1, and the atmosphere was also rated a 1.
- credit card statement1
- white wine2
- bartender1
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Great Food, Bring Your Own!
My experience at this restaurant was unique. While the food is located next door, they allow you to bring it in. I highly recommend grabbing a Paloma slushy to go with it.
The service was excellent, with no wait time. The atmosphere was also a perfect 5/5. Overall, a great experience for food lovers who don't mind a little BYOB.
- food10
- Paloma slushy10
- service10
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- Dine-in
1
Terrible Service, Felt Disrespected
My experience at this restaurant was quite negative due to the service. I felt that Connor treated me terribly, and it seemed like I needed to look older to be served with respect. The overall experience was marred by this poor treatment.
- service1
- respect1
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
9
Great Drinks and Service!
My experience at this bar was great! I absolutely loved the frozen paloma slushy, it was so good. They also had a number of beers on tap.
The bartender was super friendly and the service was good. It's a good place for after work and they also play the game. The atmosphere was enjoyable, though the noise level was moderate.
- frozen paloma slushy10
- beers on tap8
- bartender9
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- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Loud
6
Unequal Service at First Thursday
My experience at this bar was marked by a significant issue with service and a feeling of bias. During a busy First Thursday, I observed the bartender, Kelsy, seemingly ignore patrons. While she did acknowledge new arrivals, her demeanor suggested a lack of genuine interest, and she proceeded to serve others before me.
This blatant disregard felt unacceptable and led me to believe there was some bias in her reaction. In any establishment, all patrons should be treated equally, and service should not be withheld unless a patron is being disrespectful. I have visited this bar previously when it was less crowded, and Kelsy's behavior was different, raising questions about the change now.
On a positive note, another staff member, described as the lady in the yellow shirt with glasses, provided excellent service.
- lady8
- service2
- bias2
- patrons2
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- Casual Outing
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
7
Good Spot for Post-Work Drinks
This is a quaint little bar, conveniently located close to the convention center and Union Square. It seems like a good spot for post-work drinks or Happy Hour. The bartender was friendly, and the Old Fashioned I had was above average.
However, I did notice that the two Old Fashioneds I ordered varied in taste, with one being sweeter and the other more bitter than expected.
- bar7
- post-work drinks8
- bartender8
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Size
- Solo
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Great spot for games and conversation!
This is an awesome spot to watch the games and have good conversation. I met some really cool people, and the bartender was awesome. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the service was also a 5.
Food received a 4.
- spot9
- conversation8
- people9
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Group Size
- Small Group
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Loud
9
Great Drinks, Good Location, Fun Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was positive. The people were friendly, and the location was convenient. I enjoyed a good drink at a reasonable price.
The restaurant also has a number of TV screens, which is great for watching games. The atmosphere was rated 5/5, service was 5/5, and food was 5/5. The noise level was loud but still allowed for conversation.
- friendly people9
- good location8
- good drink8
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