Samovar Tea Lounge The Castro

I love the food and ambiance of this Samovar location. It's not as scenic as the Yerba Buena location, but easily accessible by the J line in the Castro. Try the Japanese service!

who needs chain cafes when you've got authenticity like this? great food and tea and fridnly service too. we have come here about once a month for years.

This was more than mere tea, it was an experience. The food I agree is overpriced and the portions are tiny, but I have to admit it's very good. I love the atmosphere. My only complaint was the noise. When it's busy, it's way too noisy.

Pros: food, tea, atmosphere

Cons: crowds on weekends, slow service

As a reader of countless Citysearch restaurant reviews, I have finally decided to put in my .02$ on Samovar, a genuinely enchanting tea lounge, perfectly suited for a casual romantic occasion. Admittedly, this is my first official

We ate there last night and were blown away by the food and tea pairings. Great service, 6 courses takes quite some time but it was a lovely experience overall. The cuisine was sophisticated and perfect timing from the servers.

Pros: Tea Event Dinners

Cons: Takes a long time, no

I just read the previous poster's posting. I don't know if I agree with that. I have to admit that I'm prejudiced and like Samover a lot (I was one of the people who discovered it, just after they opened). As somebody who has been to many

Pros: Amazing tea selection, Very helpful staff

Don't come into Samovar if you want to grab a cuppa joe and run. They'll think you're speaking an obscure Manhattenese dialect. It's a lounge, and that means relaxation. And while coffee addicts need to get their fix elsewhere, you'd be

Pros: Great ambience, Helpful staff, Yummy eats

Cons: Slow-ish service

I am originally from a country where tea is the most common drink on a daily life. With this background I can tell yo that tea at Samovar is the best. The people running the place and the ambient is also great; one of a kind.
Well done!

Pros: Food, Service, Ambient

I'm a die-hard tea drinker so I'm biased in favor of tea-ists. Why has it taken this city so long to come up with a place serving decent tea?
So, Samovar?

The Samovar guys have done an incredible job renovating the space and I saw a lot

Pros: Great tea & food, Very cool space, Nice, helpful staff

Much more than just a cup of tea, Samovar is the full sensual experience. Where else can one contemplate the comings and goings of a living neighborhood through tall windows; listen to jazz in tune with the minute to minute rhythms of

Pros: Unique experience

Samovar is an upscale new hot spot near the Castro in San Francisco. Although currently unmarked with a sign, it carries a savvy New York sense of style with a splash of the Mediterranean in a cafe/lounge setting. Perfect for a romantic

Pros: Great Atmosphere, Free Wireless Interne, Quiet Neighboorhood

Cons: Expensive