Harvey's (Closed Permanently) Formerly: The Elephant Walk
Much of the city by the Bay is steeped in various histories that have helped shape the soul of San Francisco. Harvey's is one of those fascinating spots. Originally and historically known in the 70s as The Elephant Walk; one of the first gay bars in The Castro, this watering hole was one of Harvey Milk's favorite spaces to relax & socialize. He praised the bar and hailed it as a place where the gay community could meet, and feel safe and secure while simultaneously declaring to th...
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- trans-friendly
- 20+
- 30+
- 40+
- drag
- outdoor seating
- happy hour
- mixed LGBTQ+
- $$
- American
- breakfast
- Fusion
- brunch
- sandwiches
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Good for people watching....
... but not the kind of bar to draw you in and make you sad to leave. Seems to have its regulars and the food isn't the best. If nothing else, a great view over the gayest four corners of the universe.
OK it has Windows, and history.
It also has expencive food at half the price, weak drinks, and they just spent gads of money removing what little chame it had left. But if you want a place to sit and mindlessley look out a window.... This is the place to go!
One of my favorite places in San Francisco. I always stop in for a cocktail or to eat. A must for visitors.
Great place for weekend breakfasts
Breakfast here on the weekend is a real treat. The food is great, the cocktails even better, friendly service, and if you can, get a window seat and watch the Castro go by. A truly great place to spend a relaxing, slow-paced breakfast, with the ultimate in people watching. You can even get a little (or a lot!) of flirting in as an extra added bonus.
A lovely meeting spot... for me to * on!
No, no, seriously, please. This is a fine establishment. This has a long history, from something before the Elephant Walk, to the Elephant walk, to something after, to a burned out hulk of a restaurant, to what it is now: a bar that serves food even the waiters are ashamed of. Come here for the outstanding view of 18th and Castro (aka Gay Mecca), not the "fresh" fish and burgers.
