Sigh. I really, really want to love 21A. It's fresh beer, perfectly acceptable food and only a block away... yet, there's something unsatisfying about it. It's not the beer. Overall, the house... More

Sigh. I really, really want to love 21A. It's fresh beer, perfectly acceptable food and only a block away... yet, there's something unsatisfying about it. It's not the beer. Overall, the house made beer is better than average... if a little pricy ($4.75 per pint)... and they offer cask ale once a week. It's not the food either - the asian-style ribs I had as a snack were actually quite good, though I didn't understand why they served them with field greens. It's also not the staff- the bartenders there are friendly, efficient and overall pleasant to be around. They also started to serve guest beers from local breweries like Drakes and Speakeasy - a real plus. I think that the problem is that everything just doesn't fit together properly. The bar is small, the restaurant space is industrial (but not in a chic sort of way), and you just don't know if they want to be a restaurant that serves its own beer or a bar that wants to serve food. There's nothing wrong about it, but there's something not quite right either. Don't get me wrong - I've met Nico (one of the owners) and watched this place for years, and I love having this place in the neighborhood. Even if it's not inviting... and the beer and food is expensive... and it closes earlier than I want on the weekends and...
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the title speaks itself. This is a great place to hanging out after work. Great beers!! Don't underestimate their strongest beers, you might be knocked out after a few. While you are there, be... More

the title speaks itself. This is a great place to hanging out after work. Great beers!! Don't underestimate their strongest beers, you might be knocked out after a few. While you are there, be sure to save some room for their excellment desserts. My personal favoriate is "Caramel Pot De Creme"
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Some brewpubs are known for their great beer, others for their food….21st Amendment is the best of both worlds: great, hand-crafted beer and great food. Unique twists on traditional bar food fare... More

Some brewpubs are known for their great beer, others for their food….21st Amendment is the best of both worlds: great, hand-crafted beer and great food. Unique twists on traditional bar food fare abound, with signature soups salads, sandwiches and burgers. Favorite menu items include the sweet potato soup (made with blue cheese and topped with walnuts) and the seared tuna salad. As for the beer, it’s all good, but check for the seasonal selection (this summer’s brew was a light, surprisingly good, watermelon ale garnished with a slice watermelon.) The décor is lots of raw wood and large windows let in all that SF natural light.
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