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Price≈$40
ServiceCasual
NoiseLively
CapacitySmall

The carefully considered cocktails of Yanni Kehagiaras, co-owner of Stoa, are a thing of beauty. Rather than overloading drinks with tons of ingredients and add-ins, Kehagiaras skews minimalist while achieving balanced cocktails. The cocktail menu goes from low ABV to spirit-forward, such as the Belmont, which features just Rittenhouse caraway rye, Dubonnet Rouge, and Amaro Averna. The food menu is the domain of chef Joji Sumi, who creates dishes that celebrate seasonal produce where it can. Pla

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701 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Stoa bar in San Francisco, United States
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The carefully considered cocktails of Yanni Kehagiaras, co-owner of Stoa, are a thing of beauty. Rather than overloading drinks with tons of ingredients and add-ins, Kehagiaras skews minimalist while achieving balanced cocktails. The cocktail menu goes from low ABV to spirit-forward, such as the Belmont, which features just Rittenhouse caraway rye, Dubonnet Rouge, and Amaro Averna. The food menu is the domain of chef Joji Sumi, who creates dishes that celebrate seasonal produce where it can. Pla

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  1. Eater Cocktail Bar Guide

    Eater

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Lively
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Intimate
Best For
  • After Work
  • Late Night
  • Group Outing
  • Solo
  • Casual Hangout
  • Date Night
Experience
  • Standalone
  • Design Destination
Format
  • Seated Bar
  • Lounge Seating
  • Communal Tables
Drink Program
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Craft Cocktails
Views
  • Street Scene
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleCasual

Cocktail-focused neighborhood bar with food in a Lower Haight corner space, offering a relaxed, casual atmosphere centered on well-made drinks and snacks rather than formal dining.