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Lookout
3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
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Me
Review №1

Large deep dish mushroom and pepperoncini. tastes just like pepperoni but its better for you! its the best.

TE
Review №2

New to town, everyone was very friendly. Had a great time talking and having 2 Peach Lemonades to die for. Havent had a drink this good since I was in Georgia. DJ played fun music for a Sunday afternoon. Loud enough to dance and just quiet enough to chat. Come on out and enjoy a Peach Lemonade!

Jo
Review №3

Limited seats available on the balcony and indoor tables!Mainstay in the Castro and go-to spot. Amazing staff.

Al
Review №4

My bartender was a hottie!! Would enjoy this venue again...

Va
Review №5

This was such a fun bar. I loved being able to sit outside and look out into SF

Da
Review №6

Went for the Saturday drag brunch. Mostly the same performers as the starlight on Sundays, which is a good thing. Lookout was definitely far more fun with a mix of the straight and gay crowd where the starlight more of an older straighter quieter crowd. Those Queens are working hard and need an enthusiastic crowd to toss them dollar bills!

Ja
Review №7

Always a fun place to drink. Friendly bartenders who actually remember what you ordered. Nice views of the street life below, good for people watching. Best place to be for Sunday Funday!

Pr
Review №8

Realy nice location! Bar service can be a little bit of a hassle because its so busy and there arent enough tenders to go round. Great DJ on the night I went though!!

Ta
Review №9

Lot of cuties on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. The drag queens are also really good. They serve fries!

ba
Review №10

This bars balcony allows people watching without binoculars. Super cute place.

C
Review №11

Missed the chicken. Were out of the drinks that were advertised. Music was ok. Vibe was decent.

Ge
Review №12

Great drinks and fun location. If you are solo this is a great place to meet people.

Ka
Review №13

Top 3 spots to hit down in the Castro. Great views and delicious drinks!

Ja
Review №14

One of my favorite places for a mid week cocktail. Its less busy and so great for people/dog watching. Theyre frozen beverages are always delicious.

Da
Review №15

Amazing time food with delicious to check your wings were the bomb drinks were exthra hard loved it

Jo
Review №16

Nice basic gay bar with Sunday night sports team themes. The clientele were friendly and fun. I enjoyed sitting out on the balcony and watching the San Fran sky-line.

Ga
Review №17

Always a good time. Good music. Friendly bartenders. Surprisingly empty when we went.

Do
Review №18

The Lookout is a great venue. Location is amazing and we got extremely lucky with parking (which can sometime be a challenge). If walking this place is easily accessible from Muni and on a couple lines.Lookout does many fundraising events and is usually crowded. The staff is very accommodating and works with the groups well.You can buy food here by placing the order at the bar.

Ar
Review №19

Nice balcony for street watching. Two drink minimum for cards but no big deal.

Ar
Review №20

Beer was reasonably priced ($6). Smoking area is outside and the guys are hot.

Om
Review №21

Positive atmosphere. Service knows what they’re doing. I’m happy to have found this place. Very safe, very clean environment. :)Also, Nicole’s a sweetheart

Ja
Review №22

Fun great music good happy hour that runs late. Beautiful view right in the center of Castro

P
Review №23

I should have took a photo of the food but it was too good to interrupt.

Vi
Review №24

The venue is nice, not big enough for the crowd, but you can have a good time there, as long as the doorman is having a good day.The other day he was so impolite and rude! He wouldnt let one of us get in, just because. There are many good bars in the Castro, so no need to deal with this kind of behavior.

Sh
Review №25

Always love the outdoor space, its small but causes you to meet new people more easily

Na
Review №26

Nice bar but the sound system is constantly turned up too high and the balcony is way too small. You can barely fit two people side by side - so if you go onto the balcony prepare to be bumped the whole time.

Ca
Review №27

Drinks and food are just ok.

Pa
Review №28

Jake is the nicest bartender in all of Castro.

ma
Review №29

A great bar to hang out at and meet friends. Also a fine establishment to host a party. Good food and friendly staff.

Ar
Review №30

Came here on a Tuesday. Not crowded. Fast service. Great wings and fries. Carnitas tacos not too bad either. I was pleasantly surprised

Br
Review №31

Ive always had a blast here! A must visit in the Castro

me
Review №32

Not bad but very overpriced for what you get

Ma
Review №33

This place is either very packed, or super empty - never anything in between. A great place for hanging out with a group of friends.

R.
Review №34

This joint is your typical gay bar with your mixed crowd regular guys bar hoppers and cruisers along with an occasional drag queen.Place and a variety of areas to hangout. You can do the bar, inner and outer seating areas, or just cruise in the open areas.Went on a week night to meet friends and it was comfortable, but on weekends, you can see it from the street that it gets packed from all the activity on the balcony.Good beer and cocktail selection. Staff are all friendly and professional.We did enjoy our time there and will try it again when we return to visit in the future.

To
Review №35

I like the vibe here. Good music, well-poured drinks, and the food/snacks on the menu are very good. I like the music and the location. Being able to sit outside and watch the traffic and people down below can be fun...

St
Review №36

Super fun, great drinks, awesome servers

Da
Review №37

Great relaxing bar for a date or drinks before dinner. Great bartenders and atmosphere. Music was also on par and great views over Market and Castro.

Th
Review №38

Went here and got charged $14 for a Long Island Ice tea that was mostly lemon juice with almost no alcohol in it. If you come here, stick with beer or wine.

Os
Review №39

The club is nice and it also Has a nice view but honestly the music sucks. It can be better.

Yu
Review №40

They have great drinks, I love their hot wings and the lookout burger!

Ju
Review №41

Fun place, music was good. The place offers a nice view on the street from their balcony. Drinks were fine and service is fast.

Vo
Review №42

Saturday afternoon was fun. Several drag performances and relatively well priced booze. The view isnt spectacular from the balcony but I guess I was distracted by the gorgeous patrons making bill$ rain for the performers.

Da
Review №43

Good place with friendly people and views across Castro.

Lo
Review №44

Apparently this is the place to be at on Sundays in the Castro. Gogo dancers are so sexy and the music is on fire.

De
Review №45

Really great little bar - very friendly, great martinis!

D'
Review №46

My first ever time being at a gay bar and I loved this place !!! The music and drinks were great, the bartenders were nice , and the people were even better. I highly recommend this place , especially going into the new year.

Mi
Review №47

The BEST place for people watching in the Castro! Lookout for a fun adventure!

Jo
Review №48

One of Upper Market/Castros finest beer and cocktail lounges. Great neighborhood views and lively crowd.

Ke
Review №49

Service is good, staff are friendly. Nice to go when its busy and when its quiet.

Kr
Review №50

Cool gay bar. Bouncer was super cool. Id go back.

Nu
Review №51

Is a good place to hang out, but lookout for bartender’s increase a charge on your credit card.

Ni
Review №52

Super sweet Castro favorite!

Da
Review №53

Always a fun place to grab a bite, drink and hang out. Also, the balcony is one of the best features!

Ru
Review №54

One of my favorite bars in SanFran. Had a lot of fun with the bartenders.

As
Review №55

Great view of Castro-ish area. Good drinks. Would return

Ji
Review №56

The staff are awesome, the events they put on are super fun, and the people watching on Market Street is always enjoyable!

ba
Review №57

Great food and drinks

Kh
Review №58

Just got out of work....lets have a drink......bartennder came to the well and said I dont know whos next. I spoke up and said I was. I was then told to keep it down....? Apparently the soft voice that I was doned with since I could speak was too much for him. I ordered my drinks and asked him to keep it open.... Apparently I asked too late he had already closed me out. He assured me that it was better for my bank. After me asking him to keep it open twice. What?? Ok Im signing my bill and I said something to the guy next to me that he didnt hear so yeah I made a joke about me speaking too loudly. He retorts with you dont have to have this if youre being rude.. He snatches the receipt that I was signing along with the pen and my card from me. I left shortly after.

Gi
Review №59

I like to stop by here for good drinks when visiting San Francisco. Always lots of fun with friends.

An
Review №60

Bartenders are super cool and friendly.

Da
Review №61

Awesome location, great place to watch Rupaul with the boys, small patio overlooking the intersection, good bar food, okay priced drinks and they offer a room with a bar to rent for parties and events.

Le
Review №62

Best in SFO!

He
Review №63

Nice view. Gold drinks

ri
Review №64

Wild fun crazy balcony bar where everyone lets it all hang out

Ja
Review №65

Music is good and ppl r nice

ri
Review №66

Yum Yum Yum....snacks, beers and booty...Great fun.. Sexy people & food...really good bar food. Bartenders need to breed and multiply...they could really use more when its busy butt the boys they have on work really hard.

An
Review №67

Its alright for a bar. Its a bunch of pretentious Castro people who are super drunk spilling their drinks on your new Tumi Backpack and new Pink Nikes.

Ra
Review №68

Love the patio on second floor!

H
Review №69

Good place to hangout on a Sunday afternoon or early evening.

Ch
Review №70

Salt and pepper wings are awesome

Mi
Review №71

Great people watching

Al
Review №72

Great local gay bar. Most popular on Sunday afternoons, and Friday/Saturday evenings. Also popular during events. Great place for drinks, people watching, and a snack. Sometimes they charge a cover.

ve
Review №73

My favorite Bar in the Castro. The bartenders and barbacks are friendly and very cute.

Tr
Review №74

I said it B4.... Ill say it again... If this was the wizard of Oz and I was Dorothy... Id say.... There is no place like home.... No place like home... Home... ....wait... What drink # is this.... Youre pretty!!!

Mi
Review №75

The Sunday funday classic

Bo
Review №76

Fun and good music

An
Review №77

This place is a gem of the Castro. Even if you can only stop in for a drink be sure to check out the view

Dy
Review №78

Love the patio area sit relax drink and people watch

St
Review №79

Was there for karaoke night and was quite impressed by the talent. Standard bar food/snacks and drinks.

AJ
Review №80

Ive always passed this bar and I recently just went there with a friend to check it out. I saw that they had Happy Hour and I got a margarita for $5 and it was strong. It wasnt too crowded when we went so there was a lot of breathing room. We went outside the balcony and it had a great view of the street, hence the name.Id love to come back here again during Happy Hour for sure.

Ja
Review №81

Came here to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race. Pretty full which is to be expected on a Thursday night, but they could have done with another staff member or two on the bar as the waits were quite long. Just had drinks here (they also do food) - standard fare, mixed crowd, fun space.

Ca
Review №82

Good memories

Ja
Review №83

They had run out of a number of beer, specialty drinks, and food options. A number of the restrooms were out of order. And it was a very slow Tuesday night. Not what I was expecting and had experienced historically from this place.

Lo
Review №84

Great little hole in the wall

An
Review №85

Slow bartenders. Hot crowd on a Sunday afternoon though

Jo
Review №86

The deck overlooking the intersection is really nice in warm weather, but be prepared for smoking. First Mondays hosts Sacred Cocktails by the Episcopal Church. Friendly bartenders and reasonable prices.

Ol
Review №87

They would not accept my friends ID

Ky
Review №88

Really cool balcony and lots of windows, can see much of the city!

Va
Review №89

It was dirty, bathrooms were dirty, it was a nice view though.

kw
Review №90

Great ambience and friendly staff

Ta
Review №91

Good beer and a great lookout

An
Review №92

Extremely helpful staff. Lost my wallet here, and 2 members from the staff helped me find it. Wish I had taken their names so that I could have mentioned them here.

Ma
Review №93

Wonderful view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate.

Ch
Review №94

SUNDAY FUNDAY BEOTCHES

Ra
Review №95

Great place to hangout and drinks. Like busy in the evening though

Fi
Review №96

Quick, reasonable rates

St
Review №97

Went here with my fiancee and a local friend the day after Folsom Street Fair. Very kickback and down-to-Earth vibe here. My friend ordered 2 frozen margaritas and I ordered two frozen Mai Tais on special. The drinks were great and we grabbed a seat to people watch by the window. Bartenders were all friendly, and they were quick and professional. I would highly recommend this bar to any out of towner looking for a gay friendly bar with reasonable drink specials and nice environment.

al
Review №98

Lots of great memories there.

Er
Review №99

Friendly fun atmosphere.

An
Review №100

Cool place

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  • Address:3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
  • Site:http://www.lookoutsf.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-431-0306
Categories
  • Night club
  • Gay bar
  • Italian restaurant
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Pub
Working hours
  • Monday:2–8pm
  • Tuesday:2–9pm
  • Wednesday:12–9pm
  • Thursday:12–9pm
  • Friday:2–8pm
  • Saturday:2–8pm
  • Sunday:2–8pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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