The View Lounge

The view is wonderful, the drinks okay more

I love this place. I think it is simply magic and the only reason I return to stay at this place. I would recommend paying for the corkage fee and bringing you own bottle. The martinis are yummy too! A must stop for anyone in the bay area Pros: Best Views in SF more

Whenever I have company, ususally my first stop is The View. Especially on a clear day/night, the view is breathtaking. That alone gives it 5 stars. Then you add some mellow music or some nights, dance tracks and one of the BEST sidecars in the city and you have hit the spot. I try sidecars everywhere I go and The View has stay consistant and delicious EVERY time. Then a few years back they changed their menu to a more indo/asian faire and I fell in love all over again!! I've been here for happy hour, to meet a group, or just to hang by myself on a personal night. I must say, it's a SF Gem. It can actually be a real fun night when tourist have a few to many and spontaneous dancing erupts(COMEDY!!! ) They USED to have a wonderful Asian Fusion menu! The menu has changed to ""American"" cuisine & is BORING.I can make a better turkey club sandwich @ home! It loses a star for that!! My sidecar has never been better though!! Pros: Random Dancing, SIDECARS Cons: Food Menu Mediocre more

I was staying at the Marriott that View Lounge is located within, so we stopped here at the end of several evenings during out stay. The drinks were good when they finally came, although quite expensive. The view is beautiful as expected. It's great for a drink or two and the end or beginning of your evening but not someplace I would stay at night. Definitely recommended if you're staying at the Marriott. Pros: the view! Cons: slow service, expensive drinks more

It's all about the view from the top. Drinks are average, but pricey. Service was pretty slow even though the place wasn't crowded. Pros: View, View, Valet parking Cons: Service, Unvalidated parking more

I used to always love coming here. Sitting on top of the world, looking out at San Francisco. It's the reason I ended up moving here from my home town ... The drinks are great, it is always very quiet and romantic.. but the service is terrible. Everyone seems completely rude whenever I am there, friends who come visit from out of town get dirty looks when asking about the beer menu or any question beyond placing your order. Just a very very cold environment. Makes you feel unwelcome. Still, I come here with friends, find a table, talk.. and have a great time. But we never expect service or to become ""regulars"". Definitely not that type of place. But the view is great and the drinks are of good quality. Bring your own company and walk up to the bar. Pros: view Cons: service more