Interior of the bar area at Violet's in San Francisco.
drink
HEARTS OF THE SOUTH SALAD
Cocktails 8/22
Orange Sunshine 12/21
Trifle with chocolate pudding, mint whipped cream and Oreo cookie crumble at Violet's in San Francisco.
Trifle 12/21
drink, oysters and mussels
Beet Salad
Shortrib 12/21
Chino Latino Salad
Two drinks
Violets Fried Chicken (3-Pieces)
a plate with a salad on it
Peppers and oysters.
Linguine Pasta
Hot Chicken Sandwich 8/22
Strawberry Shortcake Smash
12/21
Tarek H.
Nov 19, 2024
Stopped here for a beer. Super super clean, and cool vibe. The staff was awesome and welcoming, Really wanted to try the food. Menu looked great but was too full. Def ll be back.
Read MoreKatie B.
Nov 16, 2024
It's a little cold because they left the door open all night, but if you have a few cocktails you don't noticed it anymore!!We ordered everything on the Classic menu: deviled eggs, Burger, salty and spicy chicken wings, and fried chicken with Mac n cheese. Everything was delicious and we ended up with some leftovers to take home. We also tried the Family Business, the Honeybee, the Crossover Old Fashioned and the Violet cocktails. All were great!!It's a small restaurant but it's definitely worth the trip.
Read MoreNoa O.
Oct 9, 2024
Popped in here on Sunday evening. Cocktails and wine were delicious. Their vino verde was so delicious, I damn near chugged the whole bottle! The crudo is nice and light, the shrimp app was good and their fries and tasty and salty. Great little corner spot in the Richmond district. Definitely would recommend for all occasions.
Read MorePatrick S.
Feb 23, 2025
Every movie theater should have a good bar nearby. Violets serves in that role for the 4-Star. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly service.
Read MoreShannon C.
Sep 6, 2024
Violets, the American restaurant and cocktail bar, has recently undergone a transformation under new management, and the results are nothing short of impressive. We had the pleasure of dining there recently and were blown away by the delicious food and creative cocktails. I only wish I had room for dessert. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a flavor profile that was simply irresistible. The addition of several seafood options to the menu was a welcome surprise, and we can't wait to try more of them next time. The cocktail menu is equally impressive, featuring a variety of classic and unique options. We were particularly impressed by the mezcal cocktails, which were expertly crafted and full of flavor. There used to be plants all over the restaurant, it looked so lush and exotic, I noticed majority of these were removed, I hope they will return! Good vibes.If you're looking for a fantastic American restaurant with delicious food and fantastic cocktails, Violets is definitely worth a visit. I also want to shoutout our fabulous server, Liza!
Read MoreVira P.
Mar 7, 2024
3.5 stars. Service was excellent but some of the dishes had some room for improvement. First, I should start off by saying they may have been short staffed that night. My friend noticed only one bartender, one waitress, and one chef. It wasn't packed inside, but still enough to keep them busy. And who knows if they were doing online orders so that is a possible factor. For myself, I ordered the mac and cheese with broccoli and the barbecue oysters. The portion is a good size for dinner for one person and I could only eat half. They used pasta shells, which caught all that cheesy goodness. The breadcrumbs and broccoli gave it a nice crunch. I'm glad they used broccoli because it seems everyone uses cauliflower. It's nice to see a little greenery. The barbecue oysters tasted delicious. I would drink that chipotle and butter sauce if I could. It had a good kick and the butter was light. I felt the oysters were still on the rawer side, which I was fine with because I like oysters regardless. I think the acidity from the chipotle/butter sauce compliments the texture, like the way lime juice can cook raw fish. But I think barbecuing the oysters all the way to give them a meatier texture would've really made the dish outstanding. I also got to try one of their deviled eggs with fried leeks. That was a mighty tasty egg! It had the classic flavors and the fried leeks have it a good crunch. My friend and I always get dessert and the big ass cookie caught my eye. But for $10, I was expecting bigger and chewier. The cookie was very hard and I felt the size was standard of one you'd get at Hot Cookie. The flavor was good though. It had large chocolate chunks and sea salt flakes. The texture let it down. I would say this is a cozy neighborhood bar. The space is kinda tight at the entrance, but there's more room once you're seated at the sides of the restaurant. I used to live two blocks away before Violet's took the space and I can see myself coming here for a drink with those deviled eggs. I live farther out now, but I would come back to try their risotto when it's back on the menu. They offer a $35 3-course pre fixe menu, which I think is a good deal. I feel like I only see that price during restaurant week. So if you've been curious about Violet's, you should check them out. A table nearby ordered fried chicken with mac and cheese, which was humongous and worth trying.
Read MoreAnnabelle R.
Dec 26, 2023
Visited this past weekend, and thought the place was lovely. A small space with indoor and outdoor seating, simple and modern setting. The service was excellent, the server even asking about dietary restrictions and allergies when we placed our order, and the wait times were reasonable. We enjoyed our cocktails, the ultraviolet and crossover old fashioned, which both had a nice blend of flavors to please our palates. From the dinner menu, I loved the fried chicken with mac n cheese, a little different than usual with broccoli mixed in with the side dish, but it was good. The chicken was delicious, oddly shaped like balls, but nicely seasoned and juicy inside, one with white meat and two pieces with dark meat. With the pre fixe meal, we had the market salad which came with unique dressings we got on the side, creamy risotto with yummy wild mushrooms, and the big ass chocolate chip cookie for dessert, surprisingly our least favorite item, nice and chocolatey, thick with layers, but a bit hard in consistency and the overall flavor not as appealing, definitely not ten dollars worth. Prices are a little high for what you get here, but it's still a cute and cozy date night spot serving decent food and drinks. We also had no problem finding free street parking a block away on a Saturday evening, but perhaps we just got lucky.
Read MoreBen M.
Nov 21, 2024
Great food and drinks. Even since changing ownership, Violet's has remained a consistent great experience. The burger is always a solid option that. This place is always comes to mind whenever we want a great burger and cocktail and chill setting.
Read MoreKristin S.
Nov 20, 2024
Finally a great bar in the outer Richmond. Delicious, unique cocktails. Strong burger and plenty of veggie options. The salads are delightful. Somehow there are sports on big TVs but you also feel a hip, mellow vibe. Not a bro scene. The service is always attentive and the staff lets you take your time. A great date night, girls night, or upscale sports Sunday.
Read MoreBrittney C.
Dec 14, 2024
I love this spot in the Richmond district! The setting is very intimate and cozy and the food is delicious!I recommend the linguine pasta and mozzarella balls! Delish!The service was amazing! Theyre so attentive to your needs!
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