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“mixing up hard drinks since 1916”
The original building where the Buena Vista sits today was a boarding house until 1916 when the landlord converted the first floor into a saloon. That saloon was named the Buena Vista. ("Good View" in Spanish) The view was good indeed and it served as a warm meeting place for hundreds of fishermen and handlers who worked for the nearby Sardine Cannery. There they could take in a whiskey while scouting the bay for incoming fishing boats which would mean, "Quick! Finish your drink and back to meet the boats!" In 1952, with the help of a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer, the Buena Vista introduced to the world it's now famous Irish Coffee. The recipe has never changed and the view is still quite good.
Sooooooooo, this is my kinda place! My good friend brought us here while visiting SF and I was very happy with our experience. We just happened to luck up and get a table for 5 just walking in the... Read more
Came here for breakfast we were a group of 7 Unfortunately we were not able to sit together because they seat customers as seats at tables are available So if 2 seats are available at one table... Read more
A can't miss when you are in San Francisco. This is where I learned to love the Irish Coffee! We make them at home now with the historic Buena Vista recipe. Be sure to watch at the bar at how the... Read more
The Buena Vista
Hours
- Sun: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 am
- Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 am
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
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Outdoor Seating
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Takeout
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