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Lefty O'Douls

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Terrible Service

  • February 26, 2009
  • Rated 1 of 5 by johnny_ice from Austin, Texas
Just went to San Francisco and had a bar disaster experience, courtesy of the ignorant bartender at Lefty's. I live in Austin, and we're proud of a local vodka called Tito's. I was excited to see it behind the bar at Lefty's and ordered a Tito's & tonic. The bartender proceeded to berate me for my choice. Going on about how it wasn't even distilled, and it was awful, and on and on. Of course, in reality, this spirit is distilled 6 times and has won awards over the likes of Grey Goose. So what if she was ignorant of the facts, but when I went to the restroom and returned, she had poured out my drink saying "I thought you left"...even though the restroom is the opposite direction from the bar than the exit. She closed by insulting me, and offering me half a shot of Tito's. Then she went back to hitting on the 2 women a few seats over. If I saw this and was her manager, I'd have canned her on the spot.

My nominee for the worst bartender ever.

Memorable Night

  • May 2, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by A Johnson from Sydney, Australia
Most tourist icons don't live up to their over promoted reputations but Lefty O'Doul's does. We visited about sunset on a cool Sunday evening in April to be welcomed by a warm atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Extensive menu but we decided on the signature dish of corned beef and cabbage which was shared between two. Ample, delicious and reasonably priced. Many on-tap beer choices from a well-stocked bar.

Paul, the piano man, was hugely entertaining. He was able to play every request that came his way in his energetic style all linked with a seamless witty repartee. There were visitors from Ireland, Wales, New Zealand, Australia and several US states around his piano. A wonderful intercultural fusion. Stayed until midnight.

Will make a return visit to Lefty O'Douls next time I am in San Francisco.

Lefty O'Douls

  • August 15, 2005
  • Rated 1 of 5 by linzy383 from Orlando, Florida
Be warned that this is a buffet-style restaurant. We were hurried through the line by rude employees who didn't even give us a chance to decide what we wanted. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage, and it was pretty salty. I wouldn't eat there again.

From journal Five days in San Francisco

Lefty O'Douls

  • March 6, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by parrotletmom from Victoria, British Columbia
We went in for the buffet dinner and ended up staying till midnight. There was fun live entertainment, and the food was nice, too. We came back for breakfast the next day.

From journal San Francisco Week

Lefty O'Douls

  • July 4, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by cgskinner from Chandler, Arizona
We ate there a few times, breakfast was good and hearty. At lunch they will carve your meat for a sandwich. And dinner they give you so much food at a great price. The food is homemade and so good. They have a great split pea soup!

They also have a piano bar with good drinks at a reasonable price.

From journal We Left Our Hearts in San Francisco

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