Low Bar

Absolutely love this place. It's beautifully decorated with very artsy vibes.The food is delicious and drinks are amazing. Brunch has an amazing cross between traditional Mexican food and Filipino food. The best part of this place is at the service from the staff is extremely great. Everyone is friendly and has lots of great energy. Highly recommend this place for brunch.

Great food and ambiance! Came here with a few friends for a weeknight dinner and tried a bunch of the small plates - shrimp tostada, fried yucca, chicken sandwich. Everything was delicious! I plan to come back and try more of the items on the menu. Note I feel like this is the type of place to come to if you want little bites and a vibe, not if you're super hungry. Sandwich was sizable but everything else was fairly small in portion.

We took an out of town guest here for dinner and drinks on a Tuesday night around 8:30. The place was packed! We were drawn to Low Bar because of its cheeky website prose, and we were not let down. The vibe while noisy, was fun and vibrant. The staff was very laid back and perfectly attentive. They all seem to work together to ensure every customer is lacking nothing. They even asked a couple to relocate to fit our party of 3 (which they kindly did, thanks!). The cocktails were clever and tasty. The food though, OMG. The chicken albondiga sandwich had crispy, delicious meatballs, on a soft roll smothered with a very good, spicy tomato sauce. You pretty much have to knife n fork it. Fantastic. The pupusa with brisket (ordered by both of my companions) was also phenomenal. Rich, beefy, cheesy. Stellar. We hung around long enough for the place to clear out and for a new wave start to trickle in, so we had to try the fried yucca. The server made it clear that they were not "fries". They were in fact lovely little domes of (mashed?) fried yucca. Crispy outside, creamy smooth inside, served with a tasty aioli. The chicken nuggets were real breast meat chunks battered with rice flour and perfectly fried. One of the servers suggested we order the spicy version which we did. Delicious and not TOO spicy. We will definitely be back.

The food is soooo good. I had the spinach quesadilla and was so delicious. The menu definitely had a lot of thought put into it. The drinks were good too a lot of variety available. The staff is the sweetest as well we got their bread pudding and I definitely recommend.

Stumbled onto this neighborhood bar as after a little bar hopping one lazy Sunday afternoon, we wanted a light bite. Have walked past this place several times before and always noticed their bold signage outside. I always thought it was more of diner/restaurant, but it is more of a hipster bar that serves food. I think there may have been an ownership change like within the last few years, so what we got, may not what a reviewer got say 2+ years ago. Evening hours the place is dark. Very dim lighting and since we came in October the place had the Halloween spirit on blast. Looked like a haunted dive bar, which I can dig. Maybe 10 tables and people were definitely eating so it seemed to have some food cred.Almanac Kolsch on draft ($11/4*) This seems to be my go-to for a lighter beer these days. I see it everywhere so it is starting to become very familiar to me. This on tap, which is a change from the many cans I do receive. Solid local brew. Tito's and OJ ($12.75/4*) Solid screwdriver as they use a fresh OJ or a brand that really taste fresh. Not the thick concentrate type of juice. And they use cool glassware, not your typical generic type of glassware. Beef Adobo Pupusa ($13/3.5*) When I saw this fusion combo of Filipino and El Salvadoran, I had to go there. Upon arrival the pupusa looked great, nice thick masa cake with nice browned hues from the griddling. Maybe a tad oily looking but I don't mind greasy toritllas/masa, it just taste good. There were a good glob of hispanic cheese in the center that pulled nice and smooth. But the beef adobo, even though I could sense the beef, I really didn't taste the 'adobo' vibe, just seemed like braised beef to me. So kind of a letdown. And usually when I eat pupusas there is always a tart cabbage slaw that is there for garnishing that is actually half the equation for me. Warm rich pupusas with a cool and crisp tart slaw and a tomato-y thin salsa. Here it was just pupusa, a couple of thin sauces, and some overly tart pickled cucumber slices. Now one sauce was a vinegar based one, so it helped cut the grease factor a bit, but this definitely could use that vegetative crunch break to help brighten up the dish. Grilled Shrimp Tostada ($14.50/3.5*) When I saw the word 'grilled' on the menu I thought this was going to be a slightly warm tostada, at least the shrimp part. Nope even the shrimp was chilled/cold. But this had smallish chilled shrimps on top of a super crisp tortilla with bean puree. Then topped with pumpkin seed macha salsa which was awesome but also with something really sweet and fruity which threw me off. Upon looking at the menu later I saw 'yuzu jelly' and that had to been it. Not bad, just don't expect a sweetness that upfront when I'm eating something garlic-y and seafood-y. And again this could have used some vegetable garnish like lettuce or cilantro, something fresh to offset the rich oily flavors that were literally dripping off the tostada. The airy dill fronds just didn't make enough of a refreshing contrast. A little pricey too for the amount, like we got 1 pupusa and 1 tostada cut in half, so basically an appetizer outing with a couple of drinks set me back $60+ after tax n tip. They do have better pricing during happy hour but we missed it by a couple of hours. May have rounded up if we hit that happy hour, but we didn't so sticking with a mid 3 for value and perception.

Stopped in for happy hour with a friend. Love the decor and music. Lots of live plants and the chili pepper lights made me laugh. We tried the Pineapple Express and the Funky Oaxaca. Both were delicious and light. Our service was very knowledgeable and laid back.

Someone referred us to Low Bar on a local FB page...so glad he did! We went there for an early dinner before a concert at the Fox a couple weeks ago. Loved it and went back last weekend with our 28-year old niece. The food AND service were great! We ordered several different things and shared. Got a second order of a couple things!Low Bar has a casual local hangout kind of feel with a good vibe. Love the Photo Booth! The first time we took BART and walked; last weekend we parked in the public lot across the street. The lot can be reasonable ($5?); however, if there's a 'special event' at the Paramount, the fee is a flat $20. We are older than what appeared to be their usual demographic (we're in our early 60's); nevertheless, we felt comfortable and had a great time!Looking forward to going back!

Went here on NYE for their Taco Bell special and it was amazing! The staff was wonderful, everyone was super friendly and really excited to talk about the food and drink options. Everything came out quick, the food was excellent and the drinks were great. Loved the vibes, the music was good. Cant wait to go back!

I recently visited Low Bar and had a fantastic experience. The cocktails here are top-notch, with a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Each drink is crafted with precision, and you can really taste the quality and creativity in every sip.The food at Low Bar is equally impressive. I highly recommend the frito pie--it's a deliciously messy indulgence that's bursting with flavor. Speaking of messy, the sandwiches are a must-try. They're hearty and packed with ingredients, making each bite a delightful (if a bit messy) adventure.The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming, perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that you have a great experience from start to finish.Overall, Low Bar is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy good cocktails and unique, satisfying food. I'll definitely be coming back!

Service is fast and so good! Food is delicious - huevos rancheros is my favorite! Very vegetarian friendly menu