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Buena Vista Cafe

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The original Buena Vista  ("Good View" in Spanish) served as a warm meeting place for hundreds of fishermen and handlers who worked for the nearby Sardine Cannery. There they could take in a whiskey while scouting the bay for incoming fishing boats which would mean, "Quick! Finish your drink and back to meet the boats!"  You can get a great Irish Coffee at the SFO version of this iconic San Francisco restaurant.

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Location

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | Map | Edit Info
Terminal 3, Boarding Area F near Gate 82
After Security
Smoking not allowed
650.827.6626

User Reviews

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Solid "Airport Outpost" bar. Better than average for a decent breakfast and bloody, and the bartenders are old guys straight out of central casting. Another bonus: The place is physically big with a long bar and ample seating.

Flag This Review     - georgetown, Monday, January 4, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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The bartenders at the Buena Vista probably spent their early careers tossing your parents' luggage into the bin of a 727 or DC-9 and then tossed back a pint of Tullamore Dew waiting on the next PanAm Clipper to arrive. In the mean time, they've developed a healthy glow and a warm, easy manner. While they can't sling the sauce down the polished oak bar like Sam Malone in his prime, they bring the giggle juice with a smile. After all, you've just paid $13 for that double of Makers Mark before the customary tip.

The floor waitresses, on the other hand, could be their wives, whom the gin slingers hate like they hate their annual prostate exam. And the feeling is mutual, which is why you always get a Bud Light with your $14 turkey sandwich when you ordered Irish Coffee.

Take my advice and sit at the bar.


Flag This Review     - jimshady, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:21 PM
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