Pa'ina Restaurant and Bar

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   MelvinC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Food is surprisingly excellent for a lounge which sells excellent drink concoctions! The food is actually better than some places in Hawaii.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service1ambience3

   Food and place is great! However they were EXTREMELY under staffed and we waited far too long for our drinks, apps and food even with our reservation. Still the staff is friendly and the food is awesome! We are sure they will hire more people soon.

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   Cupcakecrazy

   San Francisco

   70 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   70 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Don't go on a day when the warriors are playing. It's deafening! Not enjoyable at all. Need to expand the menu again. Limited choices.

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   Diane

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   The friendliest staff. Mahalo!

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5. GG

   GoreyGirl

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on May 1, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   We were walking around Japantown, intending to get ramen as usual, and happened upon Pa'ina. The menu looked interesting, so we decided to give it a try and I'm very glad we did. The food was delicious and the portions were large. We had the kalua pig tacos, poke island-style, and duck fried rice and I would highly recommend all of them. I grew up in Hawai'i--shout out to the Hilo High class of '85!--and I visit family in Hawai'i all the time, so I know my local kine grinds and Pa'ina knows what they're doing, too. I want to go back and try everything on the menu. Also, the cocktail and bar menu is impressive and worthy of a five-star tropical resort. The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and chill--and the layout gives everyone a lot of space to move around. My only minor gripe is that it's a sports bar and it detracts from what could be more of a destination, finer dining kind of place--the menu is worthy of it. However, if you're a sports fan, this is the place to watch the game--HUGE and plentiful screens all over--and you're going to eat well, too!

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   Jordan

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 17, 2022

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Good food but they're short staffed (as most places are)

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   KendellH

   San Francisco

   17 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on April 16, 2022

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   Really weird space. The food was good, the drinks were okay. But the space is really weird. Looks like it’s supposed to be a club, or a music venue (but it isn’t). Looks like it’s under construction, but isn’t. Very weird.

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   MarkM

   San Francisco

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on March 24, 2022

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   Wings Wednesday where U buy a drink and can get a order of wings for $1.50 Is A Super Good Deal! But some of their other foods, Poke, Garlic Noodles And Loco Moco R worth ordering! Drinks are also Off the Hook!! One of the best Pina Colada’s in all of SF! They serve it 2 U in a Real Pineapple!! Where in SF can U eat & drink for under $100 for 2 people!?! This place U can !

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   clwho

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2022

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   I saw some reviews mentioning issues with the service, and we didn't experience this at all. We interacted with 2 service staff, and they were both very nice and personable, yet busy (remember that thing called covid?). The value for the food/quality was great. We were happy with the portion sizes and non-mammal food options. Excellent selection of non-alcoholic beverages that weren't so expensive that you still stuck with tap water! Would definitely return!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and fantastic service! Can’t wait to go back!

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    MadamaButterfly

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    We arrived at 5:30PM for our reservation on OpenTable at 5:45PM but there was no table on the main floor and we requested to be seated in the downstairs dining area but was told by a server that the area wouldn't be open until 6PM. We asked the lead server who was cleaning tables downstairs if we could be allowed to sit down while waiting until 6PM as the whole floor was empty but she repeatedly refused our request as she claimed it's against their policy (?). Not sure why they would not accommodate our request to sit down while waiting for service to open when the entire floor was empty. That put a sour note in our mood. The food was mediocre at best. The Deep Fried Spam Musubi had great texture but very little flavors. The Loco Moco and Kalbi Rib Plate were both tasteless and overpriced. Even the Braised Pork Belly/Kimchi/Hoisin Ginger Glaze Baos and the Duck/Pickled Red Onions/Hoisin Ginger Glaze Baos didn't have very good sauce and tasted ordinary. Ambience was non existent as it's pretty much bare bone and zero decor except string lights hanging across the downstairs dining area.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wing Wednesdays here is the best!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

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    Our group had an amazing time at Pa’ina thanks to our server Nick H.

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    Anon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

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    Came for the superbowl. They had great food and drinks!

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    AustinS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2022

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    LOVE IT AND GO EVERY WED :)

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    Anonymous

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2022

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    Pai'na was a fun spot to visit and we would love to come back. There weren't any major, local sports games playing on the projector-like screens, which could have attributed to it's quieter noise level. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. I love their list of cocktails because they don't offer what most places do, and they have many to choose from. I ordered the Peach Mojito. We came specifically for "Wing Wednesday" and ordered all the flavors except for Buffalo (cause you can get that anywhere). However, we didn't order them all at once, rather in batches. The first batch was semi-cold and had no 'bite,' like the wings had been sitting under a heating lamp that wasn't strong enough. The second batch was much better - hot, crispy, saucy, and full of flavor. We also ordered the Kalua Pork Mac & Cheese - this was my favorite because the base of the mac & cheese by itself was creamy and delicious, adding to its comfort food appeal. The pork on top with green onions was a bonus. I definitely recommend you try this if you eat meat/pork. Last, but certainly not least, we ordered the Fried Spam Musubi. Also very delicious. It comes 1/order and is cut in half. In my opinion, that was plenty as it's fairly large. Perhaps a great starter. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and look forward to trying other things on the menu!

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17. BA

    BrianA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience1

    Would be a great spot if it were crowded, but very low energy ambiance for a Thursday night. Food great, service was stretched thin with one server handling 3-4 tables. Essentially a plate lunch food place, though the menu items were elevated beyond a chain, plate lunch place like L&L. No beer on draft available, which was a true heartbreaking incident.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Menu changed. Food used to be a lot better. Change in chef/ownership?

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19. NC

    NickC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2022

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    Best wing deal in the city! They said they were short staffed but still super fast

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    Phil

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good. Love this place. Great for any occasion tbh.

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    cnicwhite

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall3food5service3ambience3

    Fine to grab a bite and go - good quality food, which is most important. Service is lacking, not the friendliest atmosphere and part of our order was forgotten. It was also very barren in atmosphere and very cold inside. Would order takeout again but would not sit inside. Good value for food.

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22. MH

    MarieH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious and the staff was so friendly!

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    JackC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best wings ever! So good and cheap and good service

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    Sahar

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2021

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    Always 5 stars without a doubt. It was refreshing to come to our large reservation on this occasion and be able to sit together to watch the Lakers + Warriors game. Thanks for taking care of us!

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    AmyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place, friendly service, good food, amazing wings

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26. JS

    JohnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome place with delicious food. I really appreciate the friendly and attentive staff.

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    Moal

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2021

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    Food was ok. I would go for watching sports but not for food

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    PauletteN

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2021

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    Never have I ever had better attentive service. The team worked all together to make sure our table of four was taken care of, even on a busy baseball night. There were screens on all walls with all the games on them and the food was above and beyond! The $6. Mai Tais were delicious and generous in the Rum department. The only thing? I wish there was one closer to us in San Mateo!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wings wednesday

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    dairyfreeconscious

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2021

    overall3food2service2ambience1

    It’s super causal, feel like a warehouse, but spacious

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    Rudolph

    San Francisco

    160 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great for wings Wednesday, good ambiance & energetic vibe. Would get the burger next time as an entree. Colorful dishes, the house wings with house sauce are tasty. Awesome place to watch some games. Strong drinks.

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    Sahar

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2021

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    Always the best food, drinks and experience! I love bringing new friends and coworkers to enjoy this spot.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2021

    overall2food2service5ambience4

    Mediocre food, and loud profanity used by other guests without any management intervention.

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    Jenjen

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and relaxed ambiance. Could see how it could be a great lounge/bar in the evening. We loved the food and the staff were very attentive and friendly! Cocktails and mocktails were great! Something for everyone in my family (with kids). Overall a great choice!!!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I fork with Pa’ina! Best wings on Wednesday! And the drinks sheeeessshhhhh 👌🏽

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    CATB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2021

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    Amazing service! Yummy food and drinks!

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    MayA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    The ambiance was good although we had teens with us. The actual meal was good and big. The appetizer was decent. Disappoint because a couple of items we order had to be improvised since they ran out of ingredients. It’s a Saturday night and our reservations were at 6:30pm so how can you run out of certain things already. The frozen pina colada was over rated I wanted a drink not a slush and definitely not for the price.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great evening here. I will definitely be returning.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2021

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    The food was meh, the drinks were overpriced, and the service was a bit non existent. Given food without silverware on the table, had to flag down the server if we needed anything since we were never checked on is understandable if it’s busy…. But it wasn’t even 1/4 filled. Lastly, how you gon serve oysters with out ANY sauces. No mignonette, no cocktail, no horseradish…. fishy and poorly shucked.

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40. X

    Xzrrrianaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2021

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    There was knats flying all over my food as soon as it came out . Chairs uncomfortable

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