Message from Californian Bar and Restaurant

New large bar and restaurant across from Grace Cathedral!
  • Across Grace Cathedral
  • Private rooms for groups
  • Massive bar

The opening of a new restaurant has come to 1177 California St. , in the Gramercy Towers , atop Nob Hill, in beautiful San Francisco . The style of food is European/American food. That includes thick juicy steaks that will make your mouth water, an array of appetizers, and pasta's. Finish off your meal with our delectable desserts made by Chef Gerard. What was once Mama's, Vanessi's, and Watergate is again a place that serves great food, great drinks, great service, and a great time. Welcome to the Californian Bar and Restaurant. We hope to see you soon.

MarkerCalifornian Bar and Restaurant

(415) 474-2000

1177 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Restaurant-bar atop Nob Hill allows guests to enjoy a view of the city along with their selection of American and European entrees.
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of Californian Bar and Restaurant in San Francisco

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good place for a drink and appetizers  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

I wasn't necessarily unhappy with the Californian Bar & Restaurant - it's just that it was way too crowded when we were there and it took forever to get our food and drinks. They were both good, but the wait time was too long.

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2 Reviews by Citysearch:

Not so great 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

Went to this restaurant and was not impressed at all. The menu was OK, I ordered a steak which arrived barely warm although the plate was quite hot. Service was very slow and it was not crowded at all. The bar is not very big, and the drinks listed online were not actually available as the waitress told us that they didn't have a bar menu. After we left we saw the bar menu posted at the front entrance. Overall, it was kind of pricey for what you get and not as great as it sounds on the website.

Pros: OK decor, open kitchen, stocked bar
Cons: food was cold, service was slow, bread was not fresh
Posted 11/07/07 at 9:38am

Great addition to San Francisco 4 Star Rating - Very good

This is a new place, which opened where Watergate uised to be, right across from Grace Cathedral. Great long bar, with strong drinks, and fantastic steaks..good venue to celebrate an occasion.

Posted 10/25/07 at 12:13pm