Built in 1908, The Hotel Utah Saloon has been a SOMA neighborhood hangout serving drinks, live music, and tasty food for almost 50 years. Stop by and experience this historic San Francisco watering hole and cultural icon.
“..this is a cool room…” – John Mayer
THE HOTEL UTAH SALOON – SF
Built in 1908, The Hotel Utah Saloon has been a SOMA neighborhood hangout serving drinks, live music, and tasty food for almost 50 years. Stop by and experience this historic San Francisco watering hole and cultural icon.
“..this is a cool room…” – John Mayer
Built in 1908, The Hotel Utah Saloon has been a SOMA neighborhood hangout serving drinks, live music, and tasty food for almost 50 years. Stop by and experience this historic San Francisco watering hole and cultural icon.
SHOW TIMES: 7PM WEEKDAYS, 8PM WEEKENDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
SHOW TIMES: 7PM WEEKDAYS, 8PM WEEKENDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
If you don’t see tonight’s show listed, online sales have stopped and tickets are available at the door.
Tue Oct 29
Hotel Utah's Tuesday night
Open Bluegrass Jam
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Bluegrass
Wed Oct 30
HHV presents
Shawna Virago, The Great Dying, Wiley Gaby
Shawna Virago, The Great Dying, Wiley Gaby
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Country
Thu Oct 31
SPOOKYGRASS ‘24
Matt Michienzie & Friends
Bay Area Special, Erik Yates, Taylor Estes
Bay Area Special, Erik Yates, Taylor Estes
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $15.00
Bluegrass
Fri Nov 1
TECHNO OPERA
Sophia Prise, J-Kind, Justin Johnson
Sophia Prise, J-Kind, Justin Johnson
JEWELZ MOYA, OPERA COMPOSER VICTORIA FRANCES YOUNG
JEWELZ MOYA, OPERA COMPOSER VICTORIA FRANCES YOUNG
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $15.00
Techno
Sat Nov 2
HHV presents
Cardboard Coffin, Joe Gibbs & CTX, American Bruises
Cardboard Coffin, Joe Gibbs & CTX, American Bruises
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Americana
Mon Nov 4
Monday night
Open Mic at Hotel Utah
with host Brendan Getzell
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Singer/Songwriter
Tue Nov 5
Hotel Utah's Tuesday night
Open Bluegrass Jam
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Bluegrass
Thu Nov 7
Ketam, Gone Zero, Kevin Moan
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Rock
Fri Nov 8
HHV presents
Flexx Bronco , The BPM’s, Run Motor Run
Flexx Bronco , The BPM’s, Run Motor Run
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Rock
Sat Nov 9
HHV presents KRISTI KREMES’ BDAY BASH!
Snatcher, Vice Viscera, T.V. Static, Normal Weirds
Snatcher, Vice Viscera, T.V. Static, Normal Weirds
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Punk
Sun Nov 10
A wonderful night ft.
Pro Blues Jam
A FREE EVENT
Show 6:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Blues
Mon Nov 11
Monday night
Open Mic at Hotel Utah
with host Brendan Getzell
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Singer/Songwriter
Tue Nov 12
Hotel Utah's Tuesday night
Open Bluegrass Jam
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Bluegrass
Thu Nov 14
HHV presents
Poi Rogers, W.C. Beck, The Kate Burkart Band
Poi Rogers, W.C. Beck, The Kate Burkart Band
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Americana
Fri Nov 15
Sean Healy presents
Ricky Hil
Show 7:30PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $20.00
Hip Hop/Rap
Sat Nov 16
HHV presents The 20yr Celebration of…
The Hillbilly Casino
The Royal Panics, Chad & Scott
The Royal Panics, Chad & Scott
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $17.00
Rock
Mon Nov 18
Monday night
Open Mic at Hotel Utah
with host Brendan Getzell
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Singer/Songwriter
Tue Nov 19
Hotel Utah's Tuesday night
Open Bluegrass Jam
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Bluegrass
Thu Nov 21
Comedy Night!
Erica Spera
Meera Patel, Jon Gab, Farez Abidi, Julia Purcell, Jose Contreras
Meera Patel, Jon Gab, Farez Abidi, Julia Purcell, Jose Contr
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $20.00
Stand-Up
Fri Nov 22
HHV presents
Please, Please, Curling, Mid-Course Correction
Please, Please, Curling, Mid-Course Correction
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Emo
Sat Nov 23
Zoe Lloyd, Zoe FitzGerald Carter , Jill Rogers
Zoe Lloyd, Zoe FitzGerald Carter , Jill Rogers
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Americana
Sun Nov 24
HHV presents AN ALL-AGES SUNDAY MATINÉE
Build Us Airplanes, Wet The Rope, If You Say So
Build Us Airplanes, Wet The Rope, If You Say So
Show 3:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $10.00
Emo
Sun Nov 24
A wonderful night ft.
Pro Blues Jam
A FREE EVENT
Show 6:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Blues
Mon Nov 25
Monday night
Open Mic at Hotel Utah
with host Brendan Getzell
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Singer/Songwriter
Tue Nov 26
Hotel Utah's Tuesday night
Open Bluegrass Jam
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Bluegrass
Fri Dec 6
HHV presents
Gill Landry
Aaron Burnham, Sara Gambina
Aaron Burnham, Sara Gambina
Show 8:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $18.00
Americana
Sun Dec 8
A wonderful night ft.
Pro Blues Jam
A FREE EVENT
Show 6:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Blues
Tue Dec 17
Comedy Night w/ Host Meera Patel
ABBY GOVINDAN
Frankie Marcos, Dan Lewis, Terrell “Big-T” Butler, Rea Kapur, Celeste Winter
Frankie Marcos, Dan Lewis, Terrell “Big-T” Butler, Rea Kapur
Show 7:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
21+, $20.00
Stand-Up
Sun Dec 22
A wonderful night ft.
Pro Blues Jam
A FREE EVENT
Show 6:00PM
at The Hotel Utah Saloon
$0.00
Blues
A proud member of
Independent Venue Alliance
500 4th St. San Francisco, CA 94107
415-546-6300
General: [email protected]
Jobs: [email protected]
Monday Open Mic : www.theutah.org
If you would like to play at the Utah, please use the booking request form
If you have a question about a show, please email [email protected] Do not email show requests. Only form requests will be considered.
The Utah Inn
Despite our name, we do not run a hotel. The Utah Inn is a hotel located in the same building, at 504 4th Street. Please contact them at: 415-495-0617 https://theutahinn.com/
HOURS
Open Daily at 11:00 AM;
bar open until midnight (or later on show nights)
Kitchen hours:
11:00AM to 11 PM
UTAH NEWSLETTER
Join our email list for updates on shows and events (only 1 or 2 emails a month, we promise!)
BAR BITES
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs – $10
Three pieces of crisp battered eggs garnished with chili oil
Utah Bar Nuts – $4
Roasted nuts in a secret Utah spice blend
World Famous Jumbo Utah Wings
Served with blue cheese dressing, carrots & celery
6 for $16 (1 flavor)
12 for $24 (2 flavors)
Flavors: Buffalo, Teriyaki, Barbecue, Sweet Chili, Nashville Hot, Adobo & Lemon Pepper
Buffalo Bites (Veg)
Deep-fried breaded cauliflower tossed in Utah Buffalo sauce. Served with blue cheese dressing, carrots & celery
6 for $11
12 for $16
Frickles – $10
Basket of deep fried pickles served with Utah Sauce
Basket of Fries or Tots sm $6 – lg $11
Ballpark Garlic Fries – $12
Chili Cheese Fries/Tots – $14
Wildlife Style Fries – $14
Hand-cut Kennebec fries topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese & drizzled with home-made Utah sauce
Utah Loaded Fries – $14
Hand-cut Kennebec fries topped with bacon, sour cream, scallions & cheddar cheese
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Add-ons: cheese (American, Swiss, blue crumble, cheddar or pepper jack) $1; caramelized onions $1; sautéed mushrooms $1; avocado $2; guacamole $3; chili $2; bacon $4; side of tots $3 or side of house-cut Kennebec fries $3
Utah Burger – $19
Flame broiled beef patty served on a brioche bun with spicy Utah sauce, pickles, butter lettuce, tomato & onion
Portobello Mushroom Burger – $17
Grilled portobello mushroom served on a brioche bun with spicy Utah sauce, pickles, butter lettuce,
tomato & onion
Patty Melt – $19
Flame broiled beef patty served on San Francisco sourdough bread with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese
KFC – our Killer Fried Chicken Sandwich – $19
Try it Nashville Hot style or w/ house-made Buffalo or BBQ sauce – add $1
Fried panko-crusted, buttermilk-brined chicken breast served on toasted brioche bun with house-made garlic aioli, butter lettuce, pickles, red onion & tomato
Also available with grilled chicken breast
Saloon BLT – $16
Applewood bacon, tomato, butter lettuce & roasted garlic aioli served on toasted San Francisco
sourdough bread
Add avocado $2
Grilled Cheese Sandwich – $13
Melted cheddar and American cheese served on toasted San Francisco sourdough bread
All prices include 8.625% sales tax
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, or shellfish increases one’s risk of foodborne illness.
OTHER PLATES
Utah Caesar Salad – $13
Romaine lettuce, roasted cherry tomatoes & herb croutons tossed in a house Caesar dressing & topped with shredded Parmesan cheese
Add grilled chicken $4
Devon’s Skillet – $17
Piping skillet of crispy tater tots topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sautéed onions, shredded cheddar, roasted bell peppers, sour cream, scallions, house pickled jalapeños & red onions
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla – $17
Large flour tortilla stuffed with house-marinated grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, pepper jack & cheddar cheese. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream
Veggie Quesadilla – $15
Fried panko-crusted, buttermilk-brined chicken breast served on toasted brioche bun with house-made garlic aioli, butter lettuce, pickles, red onion & tomato
Also available with grilled chicken breast
House-made Bean Chili (veg)
cup – $4, bowl – $10
Served with cheese, sour cream & scallions (can be served vegan)
Frito Pie – $12
Fritos topped with our house-made vegetarian bean chili, red onions, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños,
scallions & sour cream
Avocado Toast – $10
Grilled thick-sliced country bread, fanned avocado slices, citrus aioli, pickled red onions, black sesame seeds, thinly sliced breakfast radish & agave syrup
Chips & Queso (veg) – $9
House made jalapeño queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo & pickled red onions. Served with freshly made yellow & blue tortilla chips
DRAFT
Twisted Tea Hard Ice Tea
Golden State Mighty Dry Cider
21st Amendment Blood Orange IPA (7.0%)
Drake’s Hefeweizen
Elysian Space Dust Double IPA (8.2%)
Firestone 805 Blonde Ale
Fort Point KSA
Modelo Especial
Pacifico
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA (6.7%)
Trumer Pilsner
BOTTLES/CANS
Blue Moon
Budweiser
Bud Light
Corona Extra
Guinness Draught (15oz.)
Lagunitas The Beast of Both Worlds IPA (8.0%)
Leffe Blonde
Michelob Ultra
Miller High Life
Modelo Especial
Modelo Negra
PBR
Smithwick’s Red Ale
Stella
White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Athletic Brewing IPA NA
Stella Liberty NA
Lake Street Dive – 2012
John Mayer – 2013
Frank Black – 2009
ZZ Ward – 2012
Think about the Hotel Utah Saloon for your next event! The Utah is available for lunches, happy hour events, entire venue buyouts, and whatever private event needs you dream up. We host groups of up to 75 for semi-private events, or up to 200 people for fully private events. We have affordable and flexible pricing based on your event needs and timing.
The stage and the loft are fully equipped with updated and high-quality lighting, sound, and projection systems. Our kitchen & bar provide a wide range of tasty food and hearty drinks for you and your guests and can accommodate most dietary restrictions with advance notice. From a no-host bar with our standard menu, to special appetizers, or even a customized buffet, we will make your event everything you need.
For more information, or to check availability for your next event, email [email protected]
THIS IS AN OLD PLACE
It was built in 1908, when the Barbary Coast was still going strong. In 1908, the year Bette Davis was born. The year of the first Model T. 28 years before the Bay Bridge. This bar was standing (and probably serving) before, during, and after Prohibition. Come drink that vibe.
Starting it off, there was the Deininger Family. As a family, they opened the Saloon and commissioned furniture makers in Belgium to design and create its ornate back bar. Since they were serving the city’s best beer, Fredericksburg, the brewery initials ‘FB’ were carved into the back bar (and are still there)! Beer arrived by horse and carriage in wooden kegs that were lowered into the cellar.
The Hotel Carnot (upper right) 1923
Al's Trans Bay 1950
A PLACE WITH A SKETCHY PAST
Gamblers, thieves, politicians, hustlers, friends of opium, goldseekers, godseekers, charlatans, police, fancy miscreants — they all visited the Saloon. And that was when SOMA was just a lonely section of the San Francisco waterfront.
After the Bay Bridge was finished in 1936, SOMA came into its own. The Saloon (and the hotel upstairs) was home to longshoremen, merchants, metalsmiths, and furniture makers, with constant traffic flowing back and forth between San Francisco and the East Bay.
AND GOOD STORIES
Next came the decade of the American Dream. In the 1950s, Al Opatz presided over the Saloon. Al didn’t like neckties. If someone wearing a tie got close enough, Al made his move and cut the tie off with scissors. His favorite way to greet someone was to offer them his hand and say “Shake the hand that shook the world”. World shakers like beat poets, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, and Bing Crosby bent elbows with gangsters and the cocktail generation. Al eventually bought the bar in 1966 and renamed it Al’s Transbay Tavern. Al’s Transbay gets a mention in a Coppola film, “The Conversation.”
Bring it to 1977. Paul Gaer, who co-wrote the story for the 1979 film “The Electric Horseman,” bought the bar from Al. He renamed it The Utah, and built a stage to support local music, experimental art, writers, comedy, and theater. San Francisco loved it, and Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and the Pickle Family Circus broke it in.
At the bar in 1974. Al's Trans Bay Tavern
STORIES THAT GO ON
Hard to believe that after a century a place can still have the same personality. In the midst of a neighborhood that has reinvented itself so many times, the Hotel Utah Saloon still glows with the mahogany bar, serves quality drinks and real food, cooked onsite, to all comers, and provides a welcoming stage for independent local and national acts.
The stories keep coming. Curious yarns with details we can’t go into. Come in sometime, experience it, and feel it for yourself.
500 4th St. SF, CA 94107
415-546-6300
General: [email protected]
Jobs: [email protected]
Open Mic : www.theutah.org
If you would like to play at the Utah, please use the booking request form
If you have a question about a show, please email [email protected] Do not email show requests. Only form requests will be considered.
HOURS
Open Daily at 11:00 AM;
bar open until midnight (or later on show nights)
Kitchen hours 11:00AM to 11PM
UTAH NEWSLETTER
Join our email list for updates on shows and events (only one or two emails a month, we promise!)
The Utah Inn
Despite our name, we do not run a hotel. The Utah Inn is a hotel located in the same building, at 504 4th Street. Please contact them at: 415-495-0617 https://theutahinn.com/
BAR BITES
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs – $10
Three pieces of crisp battered eggs garnished with chili oil
Utah Bar Nuts – $4
Roasted nuts in a secret Utah spice blend
World Famous Jumbo Utah Wings
Served with blue cheese dressing, carrots & celery
6 for $16 (1 flavor)
12 for $24 (2 flavors)
Flavors: Buffalo, Teriyaki, Barbecue, Sweet Chili, Nashville Hot, Adobo & Lemon Pepper
Buffalo Bites (Veg)
Deep-fried breaded cauliflower tossed in Utah Buffalo sauce. Served with blue cheese dressing, carrots & celery
6 for $11
12 for $16
Frickles – $10
Basket of deep fried pickles served with Utah Sauce
Basket of Fries or Tots sm $6 – lg $11
Ballpark Garlic Fries – $12
Chili Cheese Fries/Tots – $14
Wildlife Style Fries – $14
Hand-cut Kennebec fries topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese & drizzled with home-made Utah sauce
Utah Loaded Fries – $14
Hand-cut Kennebec fries topped with bacon, sour cream, scallions & cheddar cheese
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Add-ons: cheese (American, Swiss, blue crumble, cheddar or pepper jack) $1; caramelized onions $1; sautéed mushrooms $1; avocado $2; guacamole $3; chili $2; bacon $4; side of tots $3 or side of house-cut Kennebec fries $3
Utah Burger – $19
Flame broiled beef patty served on a brioche bun with spicy Utah sauce, pickles, butter lettuce, tomato & onion
Portobello Mushroom Burger – $17
Grilled portobello mushroom served on a brioche bun with spicy Utah sauce, pickles, butter lettuce,
tomato & onion
Patty Melt – $19
Flame broiled beef patty served on San Francisco sourdough bread with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese
KFC – our Killer Fried Chicken Sandwich – $19
Try it Nashville Hot style or w/ house-made Buffalo or BBQ sauce – add $1
Fried panko-crusted, buttermilk-brined chicken breast served on toasted brioche bun with house-made garlic aioli, butter lettuce, pickles, red onion & tomato
Also available with grilled chicken breast
Saloon BLT – $16
Applewood bacon, tomato, butter lettuce & roasted garlic aioli served on toasted San Francisco
sourdough bread
Add avocado $2
Grilled Cheese Sandwich – $13
Melted cheddar and American cheese served on toasted San Francisco sourdough bread
All prices include 8.625% sales tax
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, or shellfish increases one’s risk of foodborne illness.
OTHER PLATES
Utah Caesar Salad – $13
Romaine lettuce, roasted cherry tomatoes & herb croutons tossed in a house Caesar dressing & topped with shredded Parmesan cheese
Add grilled chicken $4
Devon’s Skillet – $17
Piping skillet of crispy tater tots topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sautéed onions, shredded cheddar, roasted bell peppers, sour cream, scallions, house pickled jalapeños & red onions
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla – $17
Large flour tortilla stuffed with house-marinated grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, pepper jack & cheddar cheese. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream
Veggie Quesadilla – $15
Fried panko-crusted, buttermilk-brined chicken breast served on toasted brioche bun with house-made garlic aioli, butter lettuce, pickles, red onion & tomato
Also available with grilled chicken breast
House-made Bean Chili (veg)
cup – $4, bowl – $10
Served with cheese, sour cream & scallions (can be served vegan)
Frito Pie – $12
Fritos topped with our house-made vegetarian bean chili, red onions, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños,
scallions & sour cream
Avocado Toast – $10
Grilled thick-sliced country bread, fanned avocado slices, citrus aioli, pickled red onions, black sesame seeds, thinly sliced breakfast radish & agave syrup
Chips & Queso (veg) – $9
House made jalapeño queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo & pickled red onions. Served with freshly made yellow & blue tortilla chips
DRAFT
Twisted Tea Hard Ice Tea
Golden State Mighty Dry Cider
21st Amendment Blood Orange IPA (7.0%)
Drake’s Hefeweizen
Elysian Space Dust Double IPA (8.2%)
Firestone 805 Blonde Ale
Fort Point KSA
Modelo Especial
Pacifico
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA (6.7%)
Trumer Pilsner
BOTTLES/CANS
Blue Moon
Budweiser
Bud Light
Corona Extra
Guinness Draught (15oz.)
Lagunitas The Beast of Both Worlds IPA (8.0%)
Leffe Blonde
Michelob Ultra
Miller High Life
Modelo Especial
Modelo Negra
PBR
Smithwick’s Red Ale
Stella
White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Athletic Brewing IPA NA
Stella Liberty NA
Think about the Hotel Utah Saloon for your next event! The Utah is available for lunches, happy hour events, entire venue buyouts, and whatever private event needs you dream up. We host groups of up to 75 for semi-private events, or up to 200 people for fully private events. We have affordable and flexible pricing based on your event needs and timing.
The stage and the loft are fully equipped with premium lighting fixtures, high-quality sound, and customizable projection systems. Our kitchen & bar provide a wide range of tasty food and hearty drinks for you and your guests. From a no-host bar with our standard menu, to special appetizers, or even a customized buffet, every effort will be made to accommodate specific dietary restrictions and make your event everything you need.
For more information, or to check availability for your next event, email [email protected]
THIS IS AN OLD PLACE
It was built in 1908, when the Barbary Coast was still going strong. In 1908, the year Bette Davis was born. The year of the first Model T. 28 years before the Bay Bridge. This bar was standing (and probably serving) before, during, and after Prohibition. Come drink that vibe.
The Hotel Carnot (upper right) 1923
Starting it off, there was the Deininger Family. As a family, they opened the Saloon and commissioned furniture makers in Belgium to design and create its ornate back bar. Since they were serving the city’s best beer, Fredericksburg, the brewery initials ‘FB’ were carved into the back bar (and are still there)! Beer arrived by horse and carriage in wooden kegs that were lowered into the cellar.
A PLACE WITH A SKETCHY PAST
Gamblers, thieves, politicians, hustlers, friends of opium, goldseekers, godseekers, charlatans, police, fancy miscreants — they all visited the Saloon. And that was when SOMA was just a lonely section of the San Francisco waterfront.
Al's Trans Bay 1950
After the Bay Bridge was finished in 1936, SOMA came into its own. The Saloon (and the hotel upstairs) was home to longshoremen, merchants, metalsmiths, and furniture makers, with constant traffic flowing back and forth between San Francisco and the East Bay.
AND GOOD STORIES
Next came the decade of the American Dream. In the 1950s, Al Opatz presided over the Saloon. Al didn’t like neckties. If someone wearing a tie got close enough, Al made his move and cut the tie off with scissors. His favorite way to greet someone was to offer them his hand and say “Shake the hand that shook the world”. World shakers like beat poets, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, and Bing Crosby bent elbows with gangsters and the cocktail generation. Al eventually bought the bar in 1966 and renamed it Al’s Transbay Tavern. Al’s Transbay gets a mention in a Coppola film, “The Conversation.”
At the bar in 1974. Al's Trans Bay Tavern
Bring it to 1977. Paul Gaer, who co-wrote the story for the 1979 film “The Electric Horseman,” bought the bar from Al. He renamed it The Utah, and built a stage to support local music, experimental art, writers, comedy, and theater. San Francisco loved it, and Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and the Pickle Family Circus broke it in.
STORIES THAT GO ON
Hard to believe that after a century a place can still have the same personality. In the midst of a neighborhood that has reinvented itself so many times, the Hotel Utah Saloon still glows with the mahogany bar, serves quality drinks and real food, cooked onsite, to all comers, and provides a welcoming stage for independent local and national acts.
The stories keep coming. Curious yarns with details we can’t go into. Come in sometime, experience it, and feel it for yourself.
500 4th St. S.F., CA 94107
415-546-6300
General: [email protected]
Jobs: [email protected]
Mon Open Mic : www.theutah.org
HOURS
Open Daily at 11:00 AM
bar open until midnight (or later on show nights)
Kitchen hours 11:00AM to 11PM
UTAH NEWSLETTER
Join our email list for updates on shows and events (only one or two emails a month, we promise!)
The Utah Inn
Despite our name, we do not run a hotel. The Utah Inn is a hotel located in the same building, at 504 4th Street. Please contact them at: 415-495-0617 https://theutahinn.com/
BAR BITES
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs – $10
Three pieces of crisp battered eggs garnished with chili oil
Utah Bar Nuts – $4
Roasted nuts in a secret Utah spice blend
World Famous Jumbo Utah Wings
Served with blue cheese dressing, carrots & celery
6 for $16 (1 flavor)
12 for $24 (2 flavors)
Flavors: Buffalo, Teriyaki, Barbecue, Sweet Chili, Nashville Hot, Adobo & Lemon Pepper
Buffalo Bites (Veg)
Deep-fried breaded cauliflower tossed in Utah Buffalo sauce. Served with blue cheese dressing, carrots & celery
6 for $11
12 for $16
Frickles – $10
Basket of deep fried pickles served with Utah Sauce
Basket of Fries or Tots sm $6 – lg $11
Ballpark Garlic Fries – $12
Chili Cheese Fries/Tots – $14
Wildlife Style Fries – $14
Hand-cut Kennebec fries topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese & drizzled with home-made Utah sauce
Utah Loaded Fries – $14
Hand-cut Kennebec fries topped with bacon, sour cream, scallions & cheddar cheese
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Add-ons: cheese (American, Swiss, blue crumble, cheddar or pepper jack) $1; caramelized onions $1; sautéed mushrooms $1; avocado $2; guacamole $3; chili $2; bacon $4; side of tots $3 or side of house-cut Kennebec fries $3
Utah Burger – $19
Flame broiled beef patty served on a brioche bun with spicy Utah sauce, pickles, butter lettuce, tomato & onion
Portobello Mushroom Burger – $17
Grilled portobello mushroom served on a brioche bun with spicy Utah sauce, pickles, butter lettuce,
tomato & onion
Patty Melt – $19
Flame broiled beef patty served on San Francisco sourdough bread with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms & Swiss cheese
KFC – our Killer Fried Chicken Sandwich – $19
Try it Nashville Hot style or w/ house-made Buffalo or BBQ sauce – add $1
Fried panko-crusted, buttermilk-brined chicken breast served on toasted brioche bun with house-made garlic aioli, butter lettuce, pickles, red onion & tomato
Also available with grilled chicken breast
Saloon BLT – $16
Applewood bacon, tomato, butter lettuce & roasted garlic aioli served on toasted San Francisco
sourdough bread
Add avocado $2
Grilled Cheese Sandwich – $13
Melted cheddar and American cheese served on toasted San Francisco sourdough bread
All prices include 8.625% sales tax
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, or shellfish increases one’s risk of foodborne illness.
OTHER PLATES
Utah Caesar Salad – $13
Romaine lettuce, roasted cherry tomatoes & herb croutons tossed in a house Caesar dressing & topped with shredded Parmesan cheese
Add grilled chicken $4
Devon’s Skillet – $17
Piping skillet of crispy tater tots topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, sautéed onions, shredded cheddar, roasted bell peppers, sour cream, scallions, house pickled jalapeños & red onions
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla – $17
Large flour tortilla stuffed with house-marinated grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, pepper jack & cheddar cheese. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo & sour cream
Veggie Quesadilla – $15
Fried panko-crusted, buttermilk-brined chicken breast served on toasted brioche bun with house-made garlic aioli, butter lettuce, pickles, red onion & tomato
Also available with grilled chicken breast
House-made Bean Chili (veg)
cup – $4, bowl – $10
Served with cheese, sour cream & scallions (can be served vegan)
Frito Pie – $12
Fritos topped with our house-made vegetarian bean chili, red onions, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños,
scallions & sour cream
Avocado Toast – $10
Grilled thick-sliced country bread, fanned avocado slices, citrus aioli, pickled red onions, black sesame seeds, thinly sliced breakfast radish & agave syrup
Chips & Queso (veg) – $9
House made jalapeño queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo & pickled red onions. Served with freshly made yellow & blue tortilla chips
DRAFT
Twisted Tea Hard Ice Tea
Golden State Mighty Dry Cider
21st Amendment Blood Orange IPA (7.0%)
Drake’s Hefeweizen
Elysian Space Dust Double IPA (8.2%)
Firestone 805 Blonde Ale
Fort Point KSA
Modelo Especial
Pacifico
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA (6.7%)
Trumer Pilsner
BOTTLES/CANS
Blue Moon
Budweiser
Bud Light
Corona Extra
Guinness Draught (15oz.)
Lagunitas The Beast of Both Worlds IPA (8.0%)
Leffe Blonde
Michelob Ultra
Miller High Life
Modelo Especial
Modelo Negra
PBR
Smithwick’s Red Ale
Stella
White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Athletic Brewing IPA NA
Stella Liberty NA
Think about the Hotel Utah Saloon for your next event! The Utah is available for lunches, happy hour events, entire venue buyouts, and whatever private event needs you dream up. We host groups of up to 75 for semi-private events, or up to 200 people for fully private events. We have affordable and flexible pricing based on your event needs and timing.
The stage and the loft are fully equipped with premium lighting fixtures, high-quality sound, and customizable projection systems. Our kitchen & bar provide a wide range of tasty food and hearty drinks for you and your guests. From a no-host bar with our standard menu, to special appetizers, or even a customized buffet, every effort will be made to accommodate specific dietary restrictions and make your event everything you need.
For more information, or to check availability for your next event, email [email protected]
THIS IS AN OLD PLACE
It was built in 1908, when the Barbary Coast was still going strong. In 1908, the year Bette Davis was born. The year of the first Model T. 28 years before the Bay Bridge. This bar was standing (and probably serving) before, during, and after Prohibition. Come drink that vibe.
The Hotel Carnot (upper right) 1923
Starting it off, there was the Deininger Family. As a family, they opened the Saloon and commissioned furniture makers in Belgium to design and create its ornate back bar. Since they were serving the city’s best beer, Fredericksburg, the brewery initials ‘FB’ were carved into the back bar (and are still there)! Beer arrived by horse and carriage in wooden kegs that were lowered into the cellar.
A PLACE WITH A SKETCHY PAST
Gamblers, thieves, politicians, hustlers, friends of opium, goldseekers, godseekers, charlatans, police, fancy miscreants — they all visited the Saloon. And that was when SOMA was just a lonely section of the San Francisco waterfront.
Al's Trans Bay 1950
After the Bay Bridge was finished in 1936, SOMA came into its own. The Saloon (and the hotel upstairs) was home to longshoremen, merchants, metalsmiths, and furniture makers, with constant traffic flowing back and forth between San Francisco and the East Bay.
AND GOOD STORIES
Next came the decade of the American Dream. In the 1950s, Al Opatz presided over the Saloon. Al didn’t like neckties. If someone wearing a tie got close enough, Al made his move and cut the tie off with scissors. His favorite way to greet someone was to offer them his hand and say “Shake the hand that shook the world”. World shakers like beat poets, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, and Bing Crosby bent elbows with gangsters and the cocktail generation. Al eventually bought the bar in 1966 and renamed it Al’s Transbay Tavern. Al’s Transbay gets a mention in a Coppola film, “The Conversation.”
At the bar in 1974. Al's Trans Bay Tavern
Bring it to 1977. Paul Gaer, who co-wrote the story for the 1979 film “The Electric Horseman,” bought the bar from Al. He renamed it The Utah, and built a stage to support local music, experimental art, writers, comedy, and theater. San Francisco loved it, and Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and the Pickle Family Circus broke it in.
STORIES THAT GO ON
Hard to believe that after a century a place can still have the same personality. In the midst of a neighborhood that has reinvented itself so many times, the Hotel Utah Saloon still glows with the mahogany bar, serves quality drinks and real food, cooked onsite, to all comers, and provides a welcoming stage for independent local and national acts.
The stories keep coming. Curious yarns with details we can’t go into. Come in sometime, experience it, and feel it for yourself.