The Mortimer

I met some friends here while waiting for our dinner reservations. The drinks were delicious. Service was reasonable but on the slow side. It was quiet here, but it was early. I would probably go back.

I was staying at the hotel here and me and my sister came down for something to eat. It wasn't great, the fries weren't cooked all the way through and the pizza was okay. But the people that work down there are nice and to be honest, I'd probably eat there again if I stayed at that hotel in the future. They have a lot of different options for a hotel restaurant!

I think this is my new favorite bar in SF. We were looking for a place to have a cocktail and bite to eat. I Yelped a while before coming upon The Mortimer. Bonus, it was only a two minute walk from the Warwick hotel where we were staying. Luis is a craft cocktail magician. Who would thunk that you could put butternut squash in a cocktail and it not only works, but is also one of the tastiest drinks I've ever had. I had the club sandwich for dinner and it was so simple, but such perfection. The Mortimer is a nice casual and relaxed space. Not the least bit pretentious. I could have hung out all night. I'm going to stay at the Adagio next time I'm in town just so I have easy access to The Mortimer. Enjoy!

I was meeting up a few friends for dinner and we had time to kill. Decided to check out the happy hour specials at The Mortimer. I arrived first on Thursday, April 11th around 5:45pm. I found a four top in the corner which ended up being the perfect size for the additional three who joined me later.Happy Hour: Daily 4-6pm*moscow mule: vodka, ginger beer, lime ($7) x2*whisky sour: whisky, lemon, sugar, bitters ($7)*schrimsaw: pilsner ($5)They have a small HH menu with some apps, cocktails, beer, and wine. We went for the drinks above. I wanted something refreshing so I got the mule. I'm normally into spirit forward drinks, so this was on the lighter side. But I didn't mind as I wanted to ease into the night.The space itself is brightly light and not too crowded. I didn't have a hard time finding a table. Very chill if you just want to have a low key after work drink. And if you want some snacks, they had fries, guacamole, and deviled eggs, meatballs, and wings, ranging from $4-$8. If we weren't heading to dinner later, I would have definitely ordered a few things.Nice HH stop.

Luis' reputation precedes him. Extremely approachable, attentive and amazing bartender who makes his own speciality cocktails. His cocktails span a variety of liquors and flavor profiles, and from what I hear he changes up the menu and experiments frequently. You will not be disappointed--even if you don't know what to decide. Luis truly cares about your experience and will offer to remake or replace your cocktail if it doesn't meet your approval (though I haven't had anything from Luis that I didn't enjoy).I enjoy bourbon and whiskey, and a few of Luis' creations plays upon the smoky and savory flavors by adding a few crispy serrano pepper chips as a complement. For the sweeter drinks, the ice cubes he uses has strawberry and mint frozen inlays. Very creative and adds to the sensory enjoyment. Even gave us samples of his custom infusions which complemented our drinks to round out a perfectly pleasant nightcap. Would go out of my way if i'm back in town.

Super slow service but a good spot near the Curran Theater for a preshow happy hour of comfort food selections and cocktails. The wings were delicious in a dry rub, the garlic fries were next level minced garlic which I love, and the chips and guacamole were fresh and made on site. Would love to try their other dishes as well as the meatballs and fish tacos looked like great options as well. This place is more a bar than a restaurant so good luck getting help from staff.

While staying in Hotel Adagio came to have a quick drink before heading out. Ordered the lemon drop martini and it was okay. Prices were a little high for happy hour then what I'm used to back home, but it may be the norm here. During happy hour we paid $16 for a cocktail which is really high for a happy hour price to me. The waiter was nice, but not sure if we will come to happy hour here again.

My wife and I always enjoy staying at the Hotel Adagio and beginning or ending our evening at The Mortimer. After our most recent experience, I can say we could spend our whole evening at The Mortimer. The drinks and service are absolutely amazing in large part due to the bartender Luis. His drinks are a true experience and a departure from standard hotel bar blandness. He's crafted drinks with butternut squash (and yes, it's really good) to themes from Harry Potter (the Goblet of Fire, a nod to the show playing at the Curran Theater a couple blocks away). He even gives a sneak peak at future concoctions like the Bananahattan, a bananas twist on the Manhattan that has a surprise ingredient you'd never guess. We not only enjoyed the amazing drinks, but the mixology lessons he also provided. He's a true treasure and talent. We look forward to our evening at The Mortimer, more amazing drinks and Luis.

The other reviews that talk about Luis are not exaggerating. We went there this evening based on previous reviews, and he did not disappoint! The menu is so different I didn't know what drink to get, so I just asked for something sweet. He did not disappoint! The drink was amazing. It's a great place if you're looking for low-key with some great drinks.

It's ok hotel food, but way to expensive and a lot of better spots in the same area. It's just too easy to stay in the hotel and eat.