The Saint

04/01/09

le amo el santo

by AmandaF at Citysearch

The saint is cozy, cool, and unpretentious. The food, for the most part is delicious. The beans could use more seasoning, and the fish in the ceviche is a bit fishy (although the sopes on which they're served are awesome), but other than that, so yummy. I wish you didn't have to pay for chips and salsa, but I highly approve of the happy hour. I really like this place. A lot.

• Pros: good food, good tequila, good prices
• Cons: beans are seasoned authentically

02/10/09

Awesome staff - great atmosphere/food/drinks

by devylish at Citysearch

Had been wanting to check out this place for happy hour, which is great btw, and realized the main upstairs booth area would be perfect for the surprise birthday party I was planning for my boyfriend. Had gone in on a Sunday night, which seemed a little quiet in there and thought I'd throw the party on a Sunday as well. The bartender assured me that would be no problem. I called again closer to my timeframe to get it set up and left a voicemail that the owner called me back on a day or two later. Turns out he's an acquaintance of mine from some time ago - but I don't think that would've mattered. He was more than helpful and there was no charge to reserve that space.

When I arrived the friendly female server (didn't get her name) offered to help me set up the balloons I'd brought in and her and the bartender (Aaron) both offered me a drink to get started. People started showing up very quickly, the surprise went off without a hitch and the staff couldn't have been more gracious or accommodating - especially since we had some confusion with who in our party would set up the tab. They were very patient. We were loud and boisterous even as our party died down late into the night and they were still more than courteous.

I love the Diablo from the drink menu and the nachos were pretty awesome. I think we drank them out of a specific kind of tequila.. and they just laughed it off. They were really great people, a lot of people in our party commented on them and how great the space is. Parking around there is difficult, but then what area of Cap Hill isn't. Highly recommended! Thanks you guys!

• Pros: Friendly staff, good food, drinks, atmosphere
• Cons: Parking

07/27/08

cozy spot of drinks and appetizers

by yosemitesamboy at Citysearch

I wasn't quite sure as to what to expect from a restaurant with a website that was mysterious and not useful. We were a big party of 12 which was late (oops), but the staff was helpful in ensuring that we could all be seated together. When the party expanded to 16 people they just let us squeeze in. Overall, the ambience is cozy but this is merely a place to get appetizers and drinks and not a fullsome meal.

The yucca fries and the guacamole were very good. The pork was good, but I didn't quite care for the braised lamb. I ordered their margarita which was good (but light on the alcohol). The honeysuckle drink was too tart for my taste.

Good place to have a romantic outing for appetizers and drinks at the start of the evening or to relax at the end of the evening.

• Pros: Cozy ambience
• Cons: Parking, limited food menu