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15 Romolo

Cocktail Bar and Restaurant$$$$

North Beach, San Francisco

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15 Romolo

8.2^/10

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Ranked #5 for hidden spots in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and SFist
"Top notch cocktails hidden up a sketchy looking alley"(8 Tips)
"Waffle shots, great brunch cocktails and some seriously good food."(7 Tips)
"Pimms cup is amazing... and the Burgers are only 6 bucks!"(10 Tips)
"Punch drunk brunch on the weekend is excellent."(4 Tips)

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Chris MessinaOctober 31, 2014
This 16-year-old handcrafted cocktail pioneer hidden off of Broadway  caters to an old-timey crowd (no TVs here), so it's no surprise their  Old Fashioned stays close to the first recorded recipe.
SFistNovember 21, 2016
A jukebox stronghold off an alley in North Beach, with good drinks and eats to boot, 15 Romolo gets props for its machine, which could potentially make your night for just $20. Read more
EaterNovember 3, 2014
Need a chill spot for a drink after work? This 16-year-old handcrafted cocktail pioneer hidden off of Broadway  caters to an old-timey crowd (no TVs here). Their Pimms cup is a neighborhood favorite. Read more
GrantlandJuly 17, 2016
Don't come close to closing. At 1:30 they'll tell you you can stay until you finish your drinks and at 1:40 they'll swing by and pour out your drinks because fuck you.
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
Hands down this is one of the best beverage lists in the country. The cocktails are impeccable (Imperial Suckerpunch, The Firebird, and the Knock Knock were our top picks).
Jared RousselDecember 16, 2016
Love the cocktails, love the look, enjoy the bartenders. Food has been off base. Fries are consistently over-salted & served with homemade but very runny ranch dressing. Would love to see this fixed.
WhiskeyAvengerJune 14, 2018
This place is all about sherry. Though their cocktails are imaginative and run the gamut of all types of spirits,the native Spanish drink is king here.
Ashley MowreyNovember 15, 2014
It's all about the brunch. The hashbrowns are fantastic, like a gourmet McDonalds hash brown (don't lie and tell me you don't have a nostalgic taste for those) and the mushroom omelet is perfection.
PUNCHSeptember 24, 2015
With a solid classic cocktail list as well as a number of playful riffs, 15 Romolo has established itself as one of the most consistent and enduring craft cocktail bars in San Francisco. Read more
Fai VisuthichoFebruary 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Super busy on weekends, more accessible during late nights and weekdays. Cocktails are imaginative and bartenders are super knowledgeable. Kitchen is open late with always delicious food.
SFistMarch 25, 2015
Scott Baird and Aaron Smith aren't fucking around with the drink menu, which features both adventurous concoctions and creative takes on classics. We recommend the Yellow Bicycle. Read more
Madison KontioMarch 7, 2017
Pimm's Cup is amazing... sketchy location (my mom thought we were going to get jumped or something before we got here). Bartenders are exceptional! 9/10 💕
Dapper DinerMarch 14, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Try the croque madame for brunch. Or get the bone marrow fritters and add them into a yo mama burger.
JamieNovember 12, 2014
Cute cocktail bar. Also a good spot for brunch. Look for the Romolo street sign and walk up the hill to find this hidden spot.
Amy BDecember 21, 2015
Hidden gem in a bit so nice part of town. They will seat you which keeps the crowds down. Great service too.
Craig McGreeFebruary 21, 2017
Great barmen & staff! Go here and enjoy an evening of great drinks and service, you will not regret it!
Graham SiegelJune 15, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great cocktails. Don't be afraid to order food, too. You won't be disappointed!
Emma GammelloOctober 28, 2015
This is my favorite bar in the city. The atmosphere is amazing and the bartenders are out of this world!
Jennifer SlotnickMarch 19, 2016
They have pitchers of Pimm's cup and Sangria for happy hour. We really liked the grilled octopus at dinner.
heatJuly 19, 2013
Tucked in an alley behind Stripper Row, 15 Romolo is a quiet, nondescript speakeasy that serves light, local foods with strong, tasty cocktails.
Tammy GordonApril 1, 2011
Loved so much about @15Romolo. Back alley ambiance, adorb hipster bartenders, insane cocktail list & killer locally sourced eats. My order: Troubled Waters, Tempura Avocado & Romolo Salad a pulledpork
EaterDecember 1, 2010
15 Romolo is serving the best bar food in town (bar category, not restaurant-bar category). And of course, the drinks are among the city's elite. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
MauroSeptember 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The ever-changing cocktail and brunch menu keeps things interesting.. If you're there for brunch, make sure you get the waffle shots! Definitely one of SF's hidden gems.
Daniel StansellApril 24, 2017
Brunch. Waffle shots, great brunch cocktails and some seriously good food. Chicken + Waffles is the way!
Evan RachalMarch 5, 2011
The cocktails are delicious, just ask your waitress or bartender to suprise you; the food is equally yummy, cheap by comparison to other places; get the tempura avocado or the burger dirty south style
Nader FarzanAugust 13, 2014
A fantastic respite in an otherwise tumultuous stretch of Broadway. The food is as good as the delicious cocktails!
SubhadraApril 22, 2017
Great spot for brunch! Love the chicken and CHURRO waffles plus the pork belly and egg.
Will BertelsenJune 8, 2014
It can be kinda a shitshow, but they have a very good cocktail menu and efficient service, which makes up for it.
Alexandra PaunMay 2, 2017
I went off the menu and asked for a martini. It looked nice, but it was so watered down i could've had a pitcher
Kelsey KotzebueDecember 4, 2017
Great happy hour spot, delicious cocktails. Order the French fries, perfect for 2 and tasty!
Alex SilarajsAugust 10, 2018
Better to get in and out before 9:00pm. Great spot for happy hour, but becomes crowded and douchey after 9:00.
Pavan KulkarniMay 31, 2019
Beautiful hidden her. Almost has a speakeasy ambiance. Chicken wings and cocktails are pretty good
Bradley PeppersJune 24, 2010
Very trendy and in an aly way that is hard to find. Drinks are creative and the liqour selection is way beyond amazing and extensive. The bartenders are friendly and you should have The Blue Moon Redu
Yelena DSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best brunch in North Beach!!! The skillet hash is delicious! And the punch is worth coming back for every time! Punch Drunk Brunch FTW!
Pedro Lage MarquesMay 6, 2015
Beer is good. Food is espetacular! Place is cool! I recommend!
Amanda SchneiderJune 14, 2015
The American 76 and the Brazilian are the cocktails to try here!
LindseyAugust 1, 2012
Totally off the beaten path and completely worth it. Delicious and reasonably priced artisanal cocktails and food--get the Pimm's Cup!
Anessa DaileyJanuary 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
First of all I don't like chicken. However the baricuas wings are the shit they are adorned with coconut, chili, lime and cilantro. Double yum!! Plus the cocktail program is fantaboulos!
Bart C.May 1, 2013
This may be minimally helpful, but there's an Icelandic beer on the menu that's relatively cheap and very good -- worth ordering
Kirk HerlitzMarch 29, 2015
Great cocktail and beer selection. Nice dark, speakeasy type feel off the beaten path.
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 17, 2014
Nice cocktail bar with knowledgable bartenders. Order a Last Word made with Fernet, you'll love it.
Sofie GrahamAugust 9, 2014
It's a little out of the way, but this is a chilled place on weekdays, and a fun bar on weekends. Just another decent bar.
TOMSFebruary 10, 2012
Gem of a bar – dark and classy – go on a bustling Friday or a quiet Monday to sip their signature drink Track 42 and catch up with an old friend over some tapas.
Rachael LynnMay 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
I love this neighborhood gem. Great, low price brunch. The pork belly skillet and housemade sangria are delicious.
J SJanuary 21, 2017
Located in a sketchy alley. But awesome paella and def recommend the Darjeeling drink.
David HoltzJuly 12, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Love the drinks and vibe here, but it's often too crowded to be enjoyable.
GeoffNovember 20, 2012
The fried chicken sandwich was on another level. Get it with no pickles and spinach and you'll want another when done!
Barbara StephensonOctober 24, 2011
Been here 25+ times
If you don't know what you want, ask the bartender what should go with your favorite flavor (mine is brandied cherries). These kids make good drinks.
Frances JamesJanuary 17, 2015
Tiny hidden spot in N Beach - great cocktails and food. Good for brunch
Jerry DarkoJanuary 21, 2014
Get the peanut butter burger. "Yo mama style". Add bacon. Don't add cheese. Trust me.

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