Macondray
Cocktail bar · Polk Gulch
2209 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Highlights
Lush cocktail den with oysters, lobster rolls, and plants
Lush cocktail den with oysters, lobster rolls, and plants
"Macondray is a lush, narrow bar on Polk Street that feels like a breath of fresh air from the usual dive-hopping scene. It serves fruity cocktails, natural wine, and local beer, along with oysters, lobster rolls, and vinegar-dusted fries in the old Bullitt space, which has now been transformed into a bright, tropical oasis." - Dianne de Guzman
"If you’re going out with someone who calls themselves a “plant parent” in their bio, take them to Macondray. The New England-inspired bar in Russian Hill is filled with leafy plants from floor to ceiling, and plush seats that make the room feel vintage. In addition to beer and colorful, fruity cocktails, they also have a lot of food options, like fantastic deviled eggs and a Maine-style lobster roll." - julia chen 1, lani conway
"If your idea of summer is more Bar Harbor than San Francisco Bay, this Russian Hill bar is transportive. The lobster rolls harken back to the owners’ Maine hometowns, and the full wall of plants brings a bit of wilderness indoors, meaning you can enjoy both nature and climate control. Plus, a daily oyster happy hour (yes, including Fridays) makes its parklet a perfect place to watch the world go by and the weekend begin." - Vox Creative
"This Russian Hill bar can function either as an appetizer-pit stop before heading out to dinner in the area, or a full-blown meal—they have everything from deviled eggs and soft pretzels to excellent lobster rolls and burgers. Enjoying it all in the breezy space, decked out with hanging plants and cushioned chairs and booths, always adds up to a nice time. Come here on a first date or with a group of friends to review your week over oysters and frozen palomas. " - julia chen 1, lani conway
"We head to Macondray in Russian Hill whenever we want to feel like we’re on vacation (which lately, is pretty damn often). The lush, plant-filled interior is a lovely place to sit and sip on a blood orange margarita or a glass of wine - and they have parklet seating, too. To eat, you can order everything from a lobster roll or chips and dip to a fried chicken sandwich with pepper jack and jalapeño." - julia chen 1
