Hotel Utah Saloon
Hotel Utah Saloon
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

Don’t miss $1 Wing Wednesday

-AND-

HAPPY HOUR

from 3:00 to 7:00 weekdays – 12:00 to 4:00 weekends
featuring $5 Wells, $9 Well Shot & Beer

THE HOTEL UTAH SALOON – SF

Hotel Utah Saloon
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

Don’t miss $1 Wing Wednesday

-AND-

HAPPY HOUR

from 3:00 to 7:00 weekdays – 12:00 to 4:00 weekends
featuring $5 Wells, $9 Well Shot & Beer
Hotel Utah Saloon

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.

$1 Wing Wednesday

-AND-

HAPPY HOUR

from 3:00 to 7:00 weekdays – 12:00 to 4:00 weekends
featuring $5 Wells, $9 Well Shot & Beer

THE HOTEL UTAH SALOON – SAN FRANCISCO

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Hotel Utah Saloon
SHOW TIMES: 7PM WEEKDAYS, 8PM WEEKENDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Hotel Utah Saloon
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 15

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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Fri Oct 18

HHV presents The Farewell Tour of

Billy Bremner's Rockfiles

Billy Bremner's Rockfiles

The Band BobRoy

The Band BobRoy

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

21+, $20.00

Rock

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Sat Oct 19

Orbit 17, Knopf, The Chemicals, CJ May

Orbit 17, Knopf, The Chemicals, CJ May

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

21+, $15.00

Psych Rock

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Mon Oct 21

Monday night

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

with host Brendan Getzell

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Singer/Songwriter

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Tue Oct 22

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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Wed Oct 23

Early Morning Ramblers

Early Morning Ramblers

Delta Wave, Pinfall

Delta Wave, Pinfall

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

21+, $10.00

Rock

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Thu Oct 24

Balanced Breakfast Presents

Balanced BreakFEST 2024 • DAY 1 of 2

dethcaps, City Boys, Aisha, Joyce Lee, Maya Lo

at Hotel Utah in San Francisco

Show 8:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$10.00-$59.00

Indie

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Fri Oct 25

Balanced Breakfast Presents

Balanced BreakFEST 2024 • DAY 2 of 2

Modern Future, Terence Jack, Tall Doctor, Steve Ward Moore, JW Blunt

at Hotel Utah in San Francisco

Show 8:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$10.00-$59.00

Indie

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Sun Oct 27

A wonderful night ft.

Pro Blues Jam

Pro Blues Jam

A FREE EVENT

Show 6:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Blues

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Mon Oct 28

Monday night

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

with host Brendan Getzell

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Singer/Songwriter

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Tue Oct 29

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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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

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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

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Mon Nov 4

Monday night

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

with host Brendan Getzell

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Singer/Songwriter

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Tue Nov 5

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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Sun Nov 10

A wonderful night ft.

Pro Blues Jam

Pro Blues Jam

A FREE EVENT

Show 6:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Blues

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Mon Nov 11

Monday night

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

with host Brendan Getzell

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Singer/Songwriter

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Tue Nov 12

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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Fri Nov 15

Sean Healy presents

Ricky Hil

Ricky Hil

Show 7:30PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

21+, $20.00

Hip Hop/Rap

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Sat Nov 16

HHV presents The 20yr Celebration of…

Hilbilly Casino

Hilbilly Casino

The Royal Panics

The Royal Panics

Show 8:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

21+, $17.00

Rock

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Mon Nov 18

Monday night

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

with host Brendan Getzell

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Singer/Songwriter

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Tue Nov 19

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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Sun Nov 24

A wonderful night ft.

Pro Blues Jam

Pro Blues Jam

A FREE EVENT

Show 6:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Blues

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Mon Nov 25

Monday night

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

Open Mic at Hotel Utah

with host Brendan Getzell

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Singer/Songwriter

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Tue Nov 26

Hotel Utah's Tuesday night

Open Bluegrass Jam

Open Bluegrass Jam

Show 7:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Bluegrass

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Fri Dec 6

Gill Landry

Gill Landry

Show 8:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

21+, $18.00

Folk

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Sun Dec 8

A wonderful night ft.

Pro Blues Jam

Pro Blues Jam

A FREE EVENT

Show 6:00PM

at The Hotel Utah Saloon

$0.00

Blues

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Sun Dec 22

A wonderful night ft.

Pro Blues Jam

Pro Blues Jam

A FREE EVENT

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at The Hotel Utah Saloon

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Blues

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Hotel Utah Saloon
A proud member of
Independent Venue Alliance
Contact
Hotel Utah Saloon

500 4th St. San Francisco, CA 94107

415-546-6300

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!)

Menu

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

Beer

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 

Live

Lake Street Dive – 2012

John Mayer – 2013

Hotel Utah Saloon

Frank Black – 2009

ZZ Ward – 2012

Hotel Utah Saloon
Events

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. 

Hotel Utah Saloon

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]

Utah History

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.

Hotel Utah Saloon

The Hotel Carnot (upper right) 1923

Hotel Utah Saloon

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.

Hotel Utah Saloon

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.

Contact
Hotel Utah Saloon

500 4th St. SF, CA 94107

415-546-6300

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/  

Menu

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

Beer

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 

Booking
Hotel Utah Saloon
Events

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. 

Hotel Utah Saloon

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]

Utah History

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.

Hotel Utah Saloon

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.

Hotel Utah Saloon

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.”

Hotel Utah Saloon

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.

Contact
Hotel Utah Saloon

500 4th St. S.F., CA 94107

415-546-6300

Mon Open Mic : www.theutah.org

Hotel Utah Saloon

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/  

Menu

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

Beer

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

Booking

Want to play The Utah?

Events

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. 

Hotel Utah Saloon

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.

Hotel Utah Saloon

For more information, or to check availability for your next event, email [email protected]

Utah History

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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.