What is it? In a neighborhood packed with famed bars like nearby Trick Dog and True Laurel, Lost Resort is the festive, friendly locals spot—tucked away, in keeping with world-class quality of the neighborhood’s restaurants and bars.
Why we love it: Serving cocktails crushable yet “craft-y” enough to appeal to drink lovers with fab bar food, Lost Resort is also a retro-nautical charmer, complete with vintage seafaring paintings, coiled rope, wood-paneled walls and a backyard patio lined with colorful vintage lawn chairs. It’s the brainchild of Brad Burt, Nate Valentine, Jeff Jurow and Britt Miller. The vibe is laid-back but at certain hours it can feel like a convivial house party, packed with friends on the patio, cozy dates and companions indoors.
Friendly bartenders and staff bring out crowd-pleasing dishes like Fresno chili pimento cheese scooped up with Old Bay Saltine crackers, surf and turf (crab and bacon) mac and cheese, fish and chips, cauliflower tacos and coconut fried chicken sandwiches. Alongside draft and canned beers, pet nat, wines and NA sippers, cocktails are balanced and delectable. Their Best F***in’ Daiquiri made with funky Mexican rum is a delight. Ditto their namesake Lost Resort cocktail mixing gin, Chartreuse, lemon and hibiscus. House signatures include the Holy Diver, a tropical, tiki-inspired blend of coffee-infused mezcal, rum, pineapple, lime, coconut milk, orange juice and cinnamon.
Time Out tip: Weekend brunch is likewise a great time, with crab cake Benedict, carnitas hash, breakfast burgers and lemon ricotta pancakes. Cocktails are straightforward but still well-made at brunch, from margaritas and bubbly cocktails, to house Bloody Mary and michelada variations.
Address: 2736 20th St, San Francisco, 94110
Opening hours: Mon–Wed 4pm–midnight; Thu, Fri 4pm–2am; Sat 11am–2am; Sun 11am–midnight
Expect to pay: Drinks (beer to cocktails) run $8–$15; dishes $11–$22