Lefty O'doul's - San Francisco

My husband was in town organizing a large event and decided to visit Lefty O'Doul's. Unfortunately, one of the bartenders mocked him and even yelled at him as he was leaving, saying goodbye in a very inappropriate manner. He felt completely humiliated by the experience. Afterward, he spoke with management, only to be informed that they had received other complaints in recent weeks. Since my husband interacts with thousands of visitors, directing them to enjoyable spots in the area, he will definitely NOT be recommending this establishment. Fun should not involve humiliation or ridicule, and it's disappointing to hear management dismiss such behavior as something that "happens."

Last Friday, I met some friends for dinner there. I ordered the roast turkey with gravy and stuffing, accompanied by string beans and a green salad. As with all meat selections, the turkey is sliced right in front of you. The server cuts the slices to your preference; I opted for a ½ inch thick slice topped with brown gravy. The turkey was juicy, and the rich brown gravy was served piping hot. The stuffing was tasty, which isn’t surprising since it takes a truly poor cook to mess that up. The string beans and green salad were fresh, crisp, and bursting with flavor. To wash it all down, I enjoyed a refreshing pint of Newcastle on tap—pure bliss. After dinner, I saw a server slicing up a fresh apple pie, and I couldn’t resist having a piece. My father always said at the dinner table when I was growing up, “Nobody gets up from THIS TABLE hungry!” The same can certainly be said for Lefty O’Doul’s. My dinner (excluding the drink and dessert) was about $10, and the portions are quite generous. To top it off, Lefty’s offers specials starting at just $5, such as spaghetti with meat sauce. Be sure to check out their website; it’s worth visiting!