Cole Valley Tavern
Restaurant · Cole Valley ·
American staples, smash burgers, fish 'n' chips, cocktails & beer
American staples, smash burgers, fish 'n' chips, cocktails & beer
"When it comes to great, low-key Noe Valley drinking spots, all roads lead to Valley Tavern. Aside from having a huge beer selection and really friendly service, this bar is also outfitted with a beautiful garden patio that’s miraculously never really overcrowded. It’s split between multiple levels and is one of the city's most chill backyards with plenty of heat lamps, picnic tables, and TVs to watch a game on." - julia chen 1, lani conway
"This neighborhood pub in the cozy enclave of Cole Valley remains a reliable destination for a solid burger and a cold pint of beer, or an above-average cocktail and a plate of saucy wings. Choose from either pineapple or classic Buffalo sauce; both come with a side of bleu cheese dressing for dipping." - Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff
"Cole Valley Tavern’s smash burger might cause fans of extra-thin patties to complain, but don’t let that deter you from giving it a shot. The blend of ground brisket and chuck still tastes absolutely delicious, especially when topped with caramelized onions, crisp lettuce, and zesty kimchi Thousand Island on a sweet potato bun." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff
"The corner of Cole and Carl streets has a big, raucous place to get fried fish and nonalcoholic drinks. The menu has five nonalcoholic beverages, none of which is better than the Grapefruit Serrano. Muddling mint, grapefruit, and serrano pepper, this drink is spicy, juicy, lush, and only $8." - Camper English
"I noticed that Cole Valley Tavern, the restaurant and bar on the corner of Cole and Carl streets, is hosting a first-come, first-serve Dungeness crab boil on January 9; the Instagram post said the full menu from Cod Damn will be available alongside a pot of fingerling potatoes, smoked bratwurst, and saffron butter–cooked crab, with dinner served from 4 to 9 p.m." - Paolo Bicchieri