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Moongate Lounge — San Francisco

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Essential Information
Today18:00 - 23:00
Address
28 Waverly Place, San Francisco, 94108
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available via website (https://www.moongatelounge.com/reservations). Walk-ins also welcome.

Price Range
$$$
About

Moongate Lounge is a lunar-inspired listening lounge nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown. Located above Mister Jiu's restaurant, this stunning cocktail bar seamlessly blends traditional Asian aesthetics with modern neon lighting and contemporary design. The venue features a spectacular moon gate centerpiece, cozy booths, comfortable couches, and an intimate atmosphere perfect for date nights or small gatherings. Guests can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails with Asian-inspired flavors, including house specialties like the Grain Rain alongside classic cocktails such as Old Fashioneds and Espresso Martinis. The space comes alive with live DJ sets and upbeat music that sets the mood without overwhelming conversation. With its spacious interior, beautiful decor combining glowing neon lights with traditional Asian art, and professional service, Moongate Lounge offers a unique drinking experience. Walk-ins are welcome, and reservations are available for those looking to secure a spot in this vibrant yet relaxed Chinatown destination.

Ambiance & Features

Stunning and spacious interior combining traditional Asian art with modern neon lighting. Features a spectacular moon gate centerpiece, cozy booths, comfortable couches, and standing cocktail tables. The atmosphere is vibey yet intimate, with live DJ sets and upbeat music that enhances the mood without overwhelming conversation. Perfect for date nights, small gatherings, or casual hangouts.

Atmosphere

Vibey
Intimate
Cozy
Modern
Asian Inspired
Neon Lit
Spacious
Romantic
Upscale Casual

Noise Level

moderate

Lighting

neon and ambient

Music

live-dj, upbeat, electronic

Features

Live DJ
Moon gate centerpiece
Cozy booths
Standing cocktail tables
Disco ball
Neon lighting
Above restaurant
Asian inspired cocktails
Our Ratings
8.2
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

8.5

Service

7.5

Ambiance

9.2

Value

7.8

Accessibility

6.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Located on top floor above Mister Jiu's restaurant - accessibility details not specified

Frequently Asked Questions(5)

Yes, Moongate Lounge accepts reservations. Reservations available via website (https://www.moongatelounge.com/reservations). Walk-ins also welcome.

Moongate Lounge is open 5 days a week. Friday: 18:00–00:00. Tuesday: 18:00–23:00. Saturday: 18:00–00:00. Thursday: 18:00–00:00. Wednesday: 18:00–23:00.

Moongate Lounge is known for: Oysters and salt and pepper squid mentioned in reviews. Full menu details not available in scraped data.

Moongate Lounge is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco. The full address is 28 Waverly Place, San Francisco.

Moongate Lounge is upscale, with premium cocktails and a refined atmosphere. The price range is $$$.

Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

Small plates
Seafood
Asian fusion

Oysters and salt and pepper squid mentioned in reviews. Full menu details not available in scraped data.

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

very positive

Guests Love

  • •Stunning and spacious interior with beautiful decor combining traditional Asian art and modern neon lighting
  • •Spectacular moon gate centerpiece creates unique atmosphere
  • •Expertly mixed cocktails with Asian-inspired flavors that are well-balanced
  • •Perfect ambiance for dates or small gatherings with cozy booths and comfortable seating
  • •Live DJ sets with upbeat music that enhances mood without preventing conversation
  • •Cool and vibey atmosphere that's both stylish and cozy

Other Considerations

  • •Staff seemed out of it on some shifts
  • •Salt and pepper squid was a bit too salty

Location

28 Waverly Place, San Francisco, US

Directions

37.793721, -122.406655

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