Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 3322 reviews

What Alice S doesn't like about The Alembic:
This place would be so amazing if their were any attention to service. No one greets you when you walk in. You don't know if you're supposed to seat yourself, order at the bar, etc. There are no servers and no clear directions so it's a confusing experience. I think their drinks are great and interesting but it's an overall disappointing experience. Service matters and it really makes an experience. View all feedback. What vickio likes about The Alembic:
What a discovery! Who would have thought that a place known for its incredible handcrafted cocktails on Haight Street in San Francisco would also offer a consistently delicious menu for food enthusiasts, including adventurous bar bites and an amazing four-course prix fixe dinner for only $48? This culinary journey was truly surprising and memorable, with each course exceeding expectations in terms of flavor and value... View all feedback.

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3.4 ★ from 56 reviews
Brendon
24.04.2023 - 12:57

It's been a while since I had been there and A LOT has changed, I used to love this place. If you want to sit at the bar for a super hip bartender to make you a...

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Barrett
24.04.2023 - 12:57

Been loving the cocktails and beer selection here for years, finally came in for dinner. The pigs in a blanket and fried chicken were phenomenal. Very chill lat...

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Maxine
24.04.2023 - 12:57

Atmosphere is great as well as drinks and the food is very good -however the potatoe leek pancake was inedible not sure what they are going for but it was overl...

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Kristofer
18.09.2021 - 01:02

Who knew? The Alembic is a hip Haight Street handcrafted cocktails bar yet it is so much more. From the adventurous cocktail libations and bar food menu featuri...

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Romaine
09.03.2023 - 01:09

Having been to Alembic about 4 times prior with generally positive experiences in the last year or so, we were a bit let down recently. To be sure there are hig...

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The Alembic is a restaurant known for its great drinks and interesting menu, but unfortunately, the service tends to disappoint customers. While the food and cocktails are excellent, the restaurant has been criticized for its lack of clear directions and confusing experiences upon entry. Some have also complained about the rude attitude of the staff, despite the delicious food and impressive selection of Bourbon and Scotch. Overall, The Alembic offers a cozy and laid-back atmosphere with a great beer selection and bougie pub food. Despite some mixed reviews, many customers have enjoyed their experience and would consider returning.

Opentable
4.5 ★ from 56 reviews
Markus
29.02.2024 - 11:29

The standout dishes were the leek ash pappardelle with lamb sugo, the jerk spiced duck hearts, and the rabbit roulade. Although it was a bit challenging to navi...

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gojirasan
29.02.2024 - 11:29

We enjoyed the chef's menu along with a few ala carte dishes at this restaurant. The wait staff did an excellent job of pacing the meal so we didn't feel rushed...

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Claudia
29.02.2024 - 11:29

The dinner menu and cocktails at this restaurant are excellent! It's a hidden culinary treasure located in the heart of the Haight.

TeddyR
29.02.2024 - 11:29

The cocktails are elegantly executed. Our dinner was memorable.

Helena
29.02.2024 - 11:29

Great times. Alembic rewards the adventurous eaters and drinkers

Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 145 reviews
Sandhya
22.08.2023 - 05:53

I visited this place on a friday and it was decently packed. I really liked the vibe as it was dimly lit with some real candles and cook books with indoor plant...

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Alice
22.08.2023 - 05:53

This place would be so amazing if their were any attention to service. No one greets you when you walk in. You don't know if you're supposed to seat yourself, o...

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E
22.08.2023 - 05:53

Would have loved to stayed here and eaten but the waitress literally barked at my adult children all above 21 for their ID before she saw me . A legitimate ask...

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Lam
22.08.2023 - 05:53

This is probably the place to go for higher end cocktails in the neighborhood. The space is nice and laid out well. My favorite is the front space in the room t...

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Daniel
22.08.2023 - 05:53

Great beer selection, incredible pub food menu (as in super bougie), and good vibes. The cocktail was pretty weak (booze and flavor wise), which is odd because...

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2.5 ★ from 1 reviews
MarshallC
01.08.2023 - 07:25

Picture a hostile, velvet rope-wielding, shallow meathead bouncer you might find at a nightclub in Miami or LA. Now imagine that same attitude in a petite 5’3’’...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 852 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 103 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1685 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 423 reviews

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