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Nova Bar & Restaurant

3.9
  • Bars
  • San Francisco, CA

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555 2nd St, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Tue11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
3.957 reviews
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16 years ago

Great food- best steak salad EVER! – Nova may not look it from the outside, as it presents iself as a slighlty divey, homey, comfortable after-work (and anytime before or in between) bar, but the food is really good- my favorite is the huge steak salad. Lean, freshly grilled pieces of steak on top of baby greens, with some fresh salsa...yumm! You can share this among two people, it's really a good amount of foof for $12. Also, don't miss out on the macaroni and cheeses (off the hook) and grilled asapargus, topped with parmes... read more

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BDuffy58 
16 years ago

Best mac 'n cheese in SF – Nova understands its position in the SF food chain.....equal parts local bar and restaurant, the friendly staff serve up drinks & food with a welcoming smile. As a City dweller eating out 6 nights a week, I have Nova in my rotation when comfort food is in order. Their mac 'n cheese is the best in the League.....interesting choice of rotelli pasta with multiple cheeses and choice of ham and/or broccoli to boot. Outstanding! Equally good is the spinach salad and of course, their popular burger and fr... read more

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Patrick Heig 
16 years ago

Unlike other bar/restaurants near the ballpark area, Nova is a casual neighborhood spot that caters to locals. – Though it's near the ballpark and gets some spilloff from Giants games, Nova's bread and butter are the South Beach and South Park area locals they welcome with heaping portions, free-flowing drinks and an informal atmosphere with staff and patrons on a first-name basis. Spacious and comfy velvet booths for the hungry (lobster and wild mushroom quesadillas; seared ahi tuna w/ wasabi mashed potatoes; pulled pork sa... read more

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16 years ago

Happy hour with great food – Great food! The lobster quesadilla is excellent. Great happy hour crowd. Hot waitresses to boot!!!! 

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17 years ago

Quality Ambiance, Food & Service – I just returned from lunch at one of my favorite SOMA lunch spots. As usual, the food & service were strong and the atmosphere full of happiness. We split the Mac & Cheese and as usual it was outstanding. In addtion, we ordered salads- the Wedge & the Chopped Cobb. The Wedge was tasty and generous. The Chopped Cobb was huge and looked great. We made a reservation so were seated promptly as Nova can get busy at lunch time on a Friday. I suggest making one. 

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larrybaker 
17 years ago

best Sunday brunch – In from Phila. Found Nova thru City Search. Food delicious - order everything and share. Must order Lobster & mushroom Quesadilla, Crab Cakes, Chicken PotPie. All salads great. Don't miss Sunday Brunch. Fritatta's excellent. My personal favorite Apple Cinnamon French Toast -to die for. Bartenders & waiters/waitresses friendly and colorful. Forgot the calamari - excellent. Quaint restaurant - a real treat. 

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soma_chick 
18 years ago

NO 50 Cent Wings, Bad Service – I've been here a few times & each time the female bartender is great, ambience is cozy & good for conversation, but the waitress is rude and hostile. I was there last night with co-workers during happy hour and not only were we not given happy hour pricing, but when we asked about it after seeing the bill our waitress was incredibly snotty (not the first time she's been) & only removed $5 from the bill. I only recommend this place if they get rid of the waitress. 

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crawloverit 
18 years ago

Great Bloody Mary's, nice/cute staff – Had been here several times at night and had a great time. The clincher for me was their help with incredible hangover on Sunday afternoon. The Bloody Mary's there will bring anyone back to life. Was about to pass on some giants tix but two Bloody's got me right back into the swing of things. The staff is extremely friendly, especially when it's a little less crowded and they have time to chat. Fun place with the sun up or down 

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amystar1 
18 years ago

Great Little Restaurant in SOMA – NOVA is an exciting little place in SOMA. The food is absolutely fabulous and the flavored vodka is hard to beat. You must try the lobster quesidilla... Simply the best! 

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How is Nova Bar & Restaurant rated?

Nova Bar & Restaurant has a 3.9 star rating with 57 reviews. 

When is Nova Bar & Restaurant open?

Nova Bar & Restaurant is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.  

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