Thirsty Bear http://thirstybear.com/ E&O Trading Company http://thirstybear.com/ DH went to colleague’s engagement party held at a bar/restaurant in SOMA area, not far from water. Sounds like what you are looking for but... (2 replies, last updated by DailyDessert October 14, 2009)

Thirstybear Eddie Rickenbacker’s (3 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 6, 2007)

of folks are vegetarians. I’d thought about Tallula, slanted door, suppenkuche (misspelled), thirstybear but am hoping for suggestions. I’m thinking no farther out than Noe. thanks! (1 reply, last updated by Ch Addict March 21, 2006)

in the past when i’ve had to accomodate a large’ish group. Link: http://www.thirstybear.com/ (1 reply, last updated by chris November 21, 2002)

Thirsty Bear is one suggestion... http://www.thirstybear.com/ (6 replies, last updated by ceekskat November 4, 2008)

The Hob Nob owners are the same crew (executive chef, etc.) that operate ThirstyBear in SF. Kelly’s/Barceluna were supposed to relocate to the Gold Coast Grill site, but that deal fell through. Supposedly Hob Nob will... (8 replies, last updated by alameda fats April 26, 2007)

This past weekend I tried the tapas at Ramblas for the first time. Overall, I wasn’t very impressed with the food. The tapas here fall into the same style as that found at Cesar or ThirstyBear (the latter run by the same... (1 reply, last updated by jen maiser January 15, 2004)

it but never went there when I lived in SF. Any thoughts? Otherwise, any other suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Link: http://www.thirstybear.com/ (4 replies, last updated by Nina Myers March 23, 2006)

Cha Am and Chaat Cafe, both at the corner of Third and Folsom, can easily handle parties of 10. So can Thirsty Bear—but has anybody been recently? http://chaamthaisf.com http://www.chaatcafes.com http://thirstybear.com (4 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston March 10, 2006)

Not sure how authentic and if they are the best—but Thirsty Bear has paella and tapas... Thirsty Bear 661 Howard Street San Francisco (415) 974-0905 Link: http://www.thirstybear.com/ (8 replies, last updated by Chester January 29, 2005)

Maybe Thirsty Bear? It’s a brewpub with tapas — reports are that the food has gone uphill again after a bad patch. It’s lively, informal and good for groups and it’s in SOMA (661 Howard). Link: http://www.... (4 replies, last updated by Sharuf October 14, 2003)

It’s now called Ramblas and is owned by the same guys who ran Thirstybear Brewing Company. I haven’t been there yet, but I did drive by and it doesn’t look like much has changed in the way of the interior. There... (3 replies, last updated by Vicki Marsten February 19, 2001)

Not sure this would work for you, but check out http://www.thirstybear.com/ It’s advertised as brewpub and tapas, but I think that description short-changes it. (11 replies, last updated by Atomica December 31, 2007)

list may be the best for a “walk around and mingle” event: Thirstybear. There’s a huge bar and lots of high tables with stools as opposed to regular seats (though they have those too). Upstairs there are a few... (11 replies, last updated by Malik May 30, 2003)

That’s an unrealistically low budget for that area. You might talk with the events people at Thirstybear and Two to get a better idea of how much you’ll need to spend. (10 replies, last updated by dinnerout September 5, 2007)