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Jolene’s Bar and RestaurantC+

2700 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 · Restaurant, Bar, Brunch restaurant · Mission District

LGBTQ+ community hub with lively nights, drag brunch, and decent bar bites; great vibes but uneven service and occasional policy or billing complaints.

Why this grade

Jolene's Bar and Restaurant delivers a vibrant community experience with strong destination appeal as an LGBTQ+ nightlife hub and genuine customer loyalty, but falls short on core dining fundamentals. Food quality remains below average with notable inconsistency between strong nights and disappointing brunch service, while service splits between warm bartenders and occasional rudeness. The grade reflects a venue where atmosphere and community connection outweigh culinary execution—worth visiting for the scene and energy, but not for reliable food quality.

One caveat: Service variability: some rave, others report rudeness or inattentiveness, especially at the door

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday19:00–02:00 Friday19:00–02:00 Saturday19:00–02:00 Sunday
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