Balboa Cafe

Balboa Cafe is a San Francisco institution that has endured for over a century by staying true to its roots. It survived Prohibition, the Great Depression, the devastating 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and many other challenging times in San Francisco history by delivering hospitality and a consistent product in a great space. And unlike many dining institutions that have lost cultural relevance or shifted their model to primarily cater to visitors, Balboa Cafe maintains its stature as a neighborhood watering hole and dining room for multiple generations of San Franciscans. Balboa is simply built into their way of life. Everyone’s idea of a warm welcome is unique to them but the convivial atmosphere at Balboa Cafe captures them all. A couple of martinis for Monday lunch? Not an uncommon sight. Celebrating a San Francisco Giants win on Tuesday night? Of course. The legendary Chicken Paillard and a bottle of rosé on a summer Wednesday evening? Yes, please. Weekend brunch with the kids? Sure! And we adults can enjoy an award-winning Bloody Mary (or two).