As a longtime SF resident, I've watched the revolving door of restaurants/bars that have opened in this space. Circa is by far the worst incarnation. I went there on a Friday night with 4 friends - they are clearly trying to create the ""velvet rope"" feel with this place, with bouncers at the front door who decide who gets in and who doesn't. We made it in, even to the VIP lounge upstairs, but had to leave due to the overwhelming smell of bleach in the area. Also, it is blindingly bright up there. I learned, when I got outside, that only beautiful people are allowed inside. Right before my eyes, I watched a middle-aged man of color, dressed casually in jeans, be turned away at the door because there was ""a private birthday party going on inside."" Which I found interesting, since I had just been inside and was certainly not invited to any party. I walked away, feeling sick to my stomach. Do not patronize this establishment!
Pros: Nothing that I could see.
Cons: Read what I wrote above and be amazed.
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