Mayes Oyster House — Restaurant in San Francisco

Mayes Oyster House in San Francisco is a historic gem that delivers an enjoyable dining experience with a lively atmosphere. Known for its seafood and raw bar, this spot is perfect for oyster lovers and anyone looking for a great night out.

Food: The oysters are the star of the menu, and they do not disappoint. Fresh, flavorful, and served with a variety of sauces, they’re a must-try. The rest of the menu offers a good selection of seafood dishes, including crab cakes, clam chowder, and grilled fish, all of which are well-prepared and satisfying. For non-seafood lovers, there are options like burgers and salads that are equally enjoyable.

Drinks: Mayes boasts an excellent bar menu with creative cocktails, a solid beer selection, and a good range of wines that pair perfectly with the seafood. Their happy hour specials are particularly popular and a great way to enjoy quality oysters and drinks without breaking the bank.

Atmosphere: The vibe is casual yet vibrant, with a mix of locals and visitors. The interior combines a historic charm with modern touches, and the lively energy makes it a great spot for groups or a fun date night. On some nights, they even feature live music or DJs, adding to the overall experience.

Service: The staff are friendly and attentive, even during busy hours. They’re happy to offer recommendations, whether it’s the best oyster pairings or their personal favorite dishes.

Downsides: It can get quite crowded during peak hours, so reservations are recommended, especially for larger parties. The noise level might also be a bit high for those looking for a quieter dining experience.

Overall, Mayes Oyster House is a fantastic spot for fresh seafood, a buzzing atmosphere, and a taste of San Francisco’s history. Whether you’re an oyster aficionado or just looking for a great night out, this is a place...

I've been to this bar on two occasions. The first time was on a Friday night, the other time was yesterday during the US v Portugal game.

First off it was a ten buck cover for at best a subpar "lounge." I'm new to the city so I paid the cover cause I was thinking how bad could it be?

BOILING HOT. CRAMPED. EHHHH CROWD.

Nowhere to put your coat and no coat check. A DJ was mixing that night but the music was OKAY some of the mixes just didn't make sense to me. It took at least 20 minutes to get a drink. The drinks were OKAY, the bartender made the wrong drink for me the first time. The crowd was really odd. Grabby guys (despite being there with my boyfriend), wasted girls, and so much SWEAT. Its horribly hot in there to the point that some thugs in the corner had their tanks over their shoulders. It was an okay place I guess but I honestly could not get over how hot it was and the crowd was creeping me out.

Yesterday, my boyfriend and I came across Mayes in the day light and didn't even recognize the place. It's a nice spacious venue to have a drink with a lot of TVs. The problem was that the staff didn't know how to use the remote. They have hundreds of people in their bar to watch the World Cup and they don't even have the channel on ESPN! Another TV was off throughout the entire game. The staff were so flustered running around like chickens withe their heads cut off. It is as if they did not know the game was on. That could have been forgiven but then when our bill came it had an extra $40 tacked on to it in liquor charges. When I told the bartender we only had bottled beer he tells me those are just the prices not necessarily that we had liquor. Then he runs off and starts printing out tickets then turns to us and yells "56?" Um what? Anyway we squared away the bill (still tipped them 20%!) and left.

I won't be...

This is a review of the club not the restaurant. My friends and I went to Mayes last night, stood in line, got our IDs checked but had no cash when we got to the front of the line. So one of our friends went inside to pull out cash for everyone’s cover. When he went to the atm, the rest of us stood to the side to wait. As we’re waiting, one of the bouncers came up to our group and said that me and my other friend didn’t get our IDs checked. However, we did! But he continued to accuse us, so me and my friend went back to the same bouncer who checked our IDs to have him recheck them . The ID-checking bouncer admitted to me and my friend to having checked our IDs already but where was his voice when the other bouncer was accusing us? Anyways, we went back to the group to wait for our friend who was pulling out cash. At this point, I decided to record a video of this bouncer who was clearly having a power trip. He saw me record and then had the audacity to tell my friend (who got back and paid for our cover) that everyone else can go in but me because I recorded a video. You’ve got to be kidding me. I went in, regardless. I understand that being a bouncer is hard because you’re dealing with a lot of unreasonable drunk people, but that gives you no right to run around pointing fingers and making accusations with not merit. And for the record, it’s my legal right to record a video in public especially if I feel as though I was being mistreated. Hire better bouncers,...