Linda and Mike L. Mc Colgan's culinary journey recently continued at "The Old Ship Saloon" that has a rich history going back to 1851. This neighborhood like Cheers bar and saloon offers great food, friendly service and reasonable prices.
Located in the financial district at Pacific and Battery, this place was originally an old ship named Arkansas that crashed and hit land. It was towed to this location and an enterprising guy named Joseph Anthony cut a hole in the side of the ship and turned it into a saloon. It has been earthquake retrofitted and remodeled owned by Bill Duffy since 1992.
It is a simple place with a vibrant feeling full of business people at lunch time. Happy hour like drink prices are all day every day with a great list of craft beers and wines displayed on a chalk board in the bar area. Water is served in a wine bottle and gives you a warm feeling as you decide what to order. Fresh soup and gumbo is also made each day.
They do not take reservations unless you have 5 or more so get there right when they open as the place fills up fast. The large circular bar takes up a large proportion of the restaurant. You can also eat at the bar and watch your favorite sporting event on one of their multiple flat screen TVs.
We tried one their house favorite hush puppy’s that were very tasty and served with a spicy dipping sauce. For the entree we split their "Make your own Burger" that is grass fed meat and comes with a choice of the soup of the day, french fries or cole slaw.
The burger is $9.00 and for $2.00 more you can order their famous buttermilk onion rings. We tried the rings and they lived up to all their hype and the burger was also very good. We also sampled the home made cole slaw that was very fresh and fun to eat. Their salads are also served in a large bowl and very good for only $7.00.
So if you are looking for great reasonably priced food and drinks in the"City By The Bay," this is an intimate place that you could frequent and like the famous neighborhood bar Cheers "everyone will soon know your name."
For more information and to make reservations go to: Click here: The Old Ship Saloon
