Message from Cigar Bar and Grill

An atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation
  • Happy Hour
  • Latin Jazz & Salsa Fri/ Sat
  • Menu beyond bar food

The Cigar Bar & Grill offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high on relaxation. We offer an excellent selection of cigars, wines and spirits. Inside, relax in our rustic environment, featuring welcoming leather couches, low lighting and wooden tables & chairs. There are indoor and outdoor pool tables. And enjoy an array of art from local talents such as Anastasia Schipani and Mike Wolf.

MarkerCigar Bar & Grill

(415) 398-0850

850 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Editorial Description by Citysearch
A legal place to puff and salsa dance near North Beach.
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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i'm a fan  5 Star Rating - World class

the bar gets crowded but it's ok, the drinks were worth the wait. very yummy, not so alcoholy. it's a cute place, tons of seating and even pretty fountains inside & out. the womens bathroom is always packed. the fact they also have cigars makes this place a total guys place.. there were tons of men there it was crazy.

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Better off smoking on the wharf 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

In preface, I point out that while this is an okay bar with a decent beverage list, it is ADVERTISED as a cigar bar, and therefore I review it on that basis. First, beware, there is NO humidor and you will have no more than 7 - 10 cigars to choose from. Most of them are unremarkable and overpriced. I smoked an Aurora 1495 Series for $23 (worth $8). The humidor is a glass candy case at the front of the bar... and dont light the cigar inside, they owner was too lazy to get an cigar club smoking permit. So, you smoke outside on the heated patio. Too bad the heated patio is loaded with kids who smoke cigarettes and NOT cigars, so you will not get a seat and will instead sit in the cold with your stogie for an hour.

Given, the music inside is fun, the scotch selection is good and the bartenders are nice enough, that does not make up for the fact that I paid $5 cover for a cigar bar that is really a bar with room for people to smoke cigars outside.

Words to the owner: I suggest you change your bar name to something less misleading.

Posted 07/05/08 at 12:59am

You gotta GO in 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

Took a gal there on a date with the intention to get to know her. My buddy recommended this place because of the easy going vibe & the "coolness" without being cheesy or hipster factor. He also recommended the drink list, which I couldn't agree with him more on this. The bartenders were attentive, interested in us on more than a customer level & made some damn good mojitos. I have been back since then with others & they have all had a good time. My suggestion would be to go on a thursday night & have fun!

Pros: Mojitos, Bartenders & Thursday nights
Cons: Packed on weekends
Posted 04/09/07 at 10:23pm

Cool place, great music, hot spot 5 Star Rating - World class

Have stopped by several times and have always enjoyed the great Latin music. Friendly staff and good drinks make this a place to bring friends for an evening of good times.

Nice food menu compliments the drink selections and there is always a festive vibe on the weekends.

They recently added lunch service, so get down here for a bite to eat during the day.

There are several really amazing Cuban bands that get the place jumpin', make sure to find out when they play next. Check out the patio for smoking and private rooms available for group get togethers.

Lots of young partyers and hip people lend a cool energy to the place on weekends and during the week its a great place to bring friends.

Don't miss out, get in here!

Highly recommended.

Pros: great staff, good food and nice drink list
Cons: parking
Posted 09/04/06 at 12:00am

Lively music scene 4 Star Rating - Very good

We came here after dinner for some dancing. There was a latin jazz ensemble and the makeshift dancefloor formulated in front of it, spilling out onto the patio. Good times.

Posted 08/13/06 at 11:18pm

Close your tab! 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

They loose credit cards. I went to close out my tab. The bartenders didnt have it. They gave my card to another person and were rude. The manager was cool about it but why wouldn't he be? Its his establishments fault. but now I gotta fill oud butt loads of paperwork. You owe me a round. How hard is it to do your job?...(venting feels good).

Posted 08/10/06 at 12:00am