Rite Spot Cafe

Checked out the Rite Spot to catch some live music on a Friday night, and had a wonderful time. Though it was moreseo due to the band playing this past weekend, The Cottontails, a talented group of musicians that play regularly here. They brought lots of energy to the place and wowed the crowd with their 20's/30's jazz and swing music. Their listed performance time was 8:00-10:30pm, but more accurately, they performed from 8:45-10:45pm (with a break in the middle) this past Friday. I was loving the incredible sounds of the bass, drums, piano, and saxophone, along with the remarkable vocals of Karina Denike throughout the entire night, a cool date night experience.The venue itself is not in the most inviting area (though at least street parking was easy to find), without much signage out front, so it doesn't look like much from the outside. Inside, it's dim and definitely divey, with a few bar seats, and tables wherever space allows, but it feels pretty crowded because it's a fairly small space, with an even smaller area for the "stage". But it seems to be a cool neighborhood bar, with interesting artwork on the walls, and decent service from bartenders and waitstaff who were attentive to our needs and requests, they served us some tasty drinks (Fizzy Rose, and Naked & Famous). And they have a food menu as well, looks like mainly burgers and itialian dishes. I'd return if there's a good band to see at the Rite Spot.

This was my go-to spot in the late 1980's. I have a lot of great, late-night memories with friends over beer and amazing conversation. Back then it had very much a Barfly, gritty, divy atmosphere to it, and judging by the look of things (shown in the photos), not much has changed. Back then I don't think they had a kitchen or served food, but I could be wrong. What I liked about it then is that it was never over-crowded, with wall-to-wall people, it only had a jukebox, and you did not have to shout to be heard, as you might at a place like the Albion just down the street. The Albion is long gone, but the Rite Spot lives on! Next time I am in the City I will definitely stop by. Hopefully there will be a crowd.

This place is a gem. Always have great service and food at the Rite Spot. We met our friend who had moved away. They requested that we meet at the Rite Spot for old times sake.

First time here at this low key dive bar! From the outside looks abandoned and closed when I arrived at 5pm. I hear there was a pop up with Southernish food. I love Southern food and wanted to try some grub in daylight before it got dark. It was a nice sunny Sunday day on 8/22/2021. Pop ups can be a hit or miss. I went to another similar pop up when a bar partners with and 2nd party may it be a food truck or another independent cook or previous restaurant owner trying to survive during this COVID-19 time which seems like a good partnership where both sides win! The Rite Spot Pink Lemonade regular drink was very tasty and good flavor! It's winner non alcoholic drink! The Food you can tell is made with tender loving care! This is not the Kraft Mac and cheese we grew up eating on a shoe string budget in high school and college! Each bite, you can taste the unique spices and flavors. Also the main course the sandwich was very tender and no tough pieces. Phaedra, one of the chef came out and I asked what makes it tastes so good with both dishes and she said Butter makes everything tastes good! Wow, I am going to gain easy 5 pounds after this meal!! The peace clobber are the end ended up being a pudding said Phaedra. A good cook can save a dessert and transform it to something else. Anything with but on Carmel sauce tastes good! And don't forget the butter! Lol Outdoor seating was nicely spaced out. Never felt crowded since we were there at 5pm when it first opened. At first we thought this place was abandoned from outside because it looks run down and no lights on on the marquee sign. Everything was quiet and faded looking. The block is very peaceful, not many foot traffic, but I am sure later after 7pm must get busy and night life comes out. This was a fun pop up and hope it returns! Who knows what new cuisine Phaedra and Warden will come up with! Yummy in my tummy for sure! I am looking forward for next pop up!

I sincerely LOVE this bar and the people who run it. I just wish their food was better. My question: Why is the pasta always served cold. Had it twice recently. Is this a choice? Do they put it to one side and let it 'rest' before serving? I mean I'm not expecting it to be fancy - just hot.

Best dive bar in SF. Great bartenders and servers (Jessica Michelle Christina Katy Deborah Alicia), great cook (Jorge) whose been there 20 years, great food, specials, well priced drinks, and fun live music every night they're open (Tue-Sat). It's off the beaten track, and a jewel of the city.

Food review only since we're all under quarantine and I haven't been to Rite Spot before... I've always liked the neon sign for Rite Spot and during quarantine I saw they were open for takeout for food, drinks and cocktails and I had a burger craving so I decided to try out theirs. I got a straight up cheeseburger which was big and tasty and got tater tots as my side. Was perfect for my dinner after a long bike ride and I am excited to try other things from Rite Spot while we're on lockdown. They are super friendly and it's easy and safe to pickup there so definitely another local business we should all be supporting during these crazy times! Looking forward to trying a pizza of the day soon. Right now their hours are Tues-Sat 5-8:30pm and they are pretty good at updating the menus on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ritespot/posts/?ref=page_internal

This place is so strange but I love it so much. Always quite a mixed crowd. Good bar food, good price. Iconic!

The best! My favorite! Like Cheers, the bar where some people know my name! Affordable Italian food, bands every night, no cover, some really good bands too!Best service, friendliest staff, Debra and Christina and Jessica and Alicia and Sadie are the best! Debra's Sushi is affordable and the best I have ever had! !!!!!

Great music and atmosphere.The food is priced fairly and pretty good, and served until 10 or 11Eclectic crowd, that gets along.