Balboa Cafe
Marina/Cow Hollow, San Francisco
Bar in San Francisco, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Balboa Cafe is worth booking for a casual Cow Hollow group meal or drinks stop, especially if the group wants old San Francisco character without a formal dining setup. The value is strongest around the historic saloon atmosphere, familiar classics, and bar-led energy rather than a chef-driven meal.
About Balboa Cafe
Balboa Cafe is a San Francisco venue with a casual dress code, a listed price of $30 per person, and hours that run from late morning into the evening or late night depending on the day. For a first visit, the most reliable way to plan around it is to use the confirmed basics: budget, dress code, and opening hours.
A casual San Francisco option with late hours on many nights
Balboa Cafe’s dress code is casual, which makes it a straightforward choice to consider when you want a less formal stop in San Francisco. The confirmed price is $30 per person, so it sits in a practical planning range rather than a luxury-dining frame.
The hours are a key part of the planning appeal. Balboa Cafe opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday, and stays open until midnight on Monday and Tuesday, 1:30 AM Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 PM on Sunday.
Plan around the confirmed details
The most grounded reason to pay attention is the 2026 San Francisco Travel San Francisco Martini Trail selection. That recognition can make Balboa Cafe relevant for visitors comparing San Francisco stops, but the page should not be read as a guarantee of any specific drink, dish, seating format, or service style.
At $30 per person, Balboa Cafe is easiest to evaluate as a casual San Francisco venue with broad hours and a confirmed recognition. If you need details such as current menu items, reservations, accessibility, or dietary accommodations, verify them directly before going.
How to use it on a first San Francisco trip
For visitors, Balboa Cafe can fit into a San Francisco itinerary when the timing, casual dress code, and price work for the day. For broader planning, start with our full San Francisco bars guide, then cross-check our full San Francisco restaurants guide and our full San Francisco hotels guide if the day needs a fuller itinerary.
Bottom line: consider Balboa Cafe when you want a casual San Francisco venue with a confirmed $30-per-person price point, long operating hours on many days, and a 2026 San Francisco Travel San Francisco Martini Trail selection. For anything more specific, confirm current details with the venue before booking or arriving.
Planning details
- Location
- 3199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123
- Website
- balboacafe.com
- Phone
- (415) 921-3944
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic, nostalgic, and lively, with a historic saloon feel, an original wood bar, and a long-standing neighborhood atmosphere.
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- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
Espressotini
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- Getting there
- 3199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Balboa Cafe?
Use the confirmed hours to choose the right window: Balboa Cafe opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. It stays open latest Wednesday through Saturday, when closing time is 1:30 AM.
Is Balboa Cafe open late?
Yes, on several nights. Balboa Cafe is open until 12 AM on Monday and Tuesday, 1:30 AM Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 PM on Sunday.
Is Balboa Cafe good for groups?
For planning, the confirmed basics are a casual dress code, a price of $30 per person, and San Francisco hours that vary by day.
What's the crowd like at Balboa Cafe?
What is confirmed is that Balboa Cafe is in San Francisco, has a casual dress code, is listed at $30 per person, and was selected for the 2026 San Francisco Travel San Francisco Martini Trail.
