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Entire Space at Mel's Drive-In Geary Boulevard

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
3355 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118 –
Inner Richmond, San Francisco, CA
Up to 70
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Mel's Drive-In is a classic 1950s American diner defined by preserved retro decor and a nostalgic interior.

Design: The interior centers on a long stainless-steel service counter flanked by swivel stools and leather-upholstered booths under a low paneled ceiling. The finish palette combines chrome, laminate and vinyl with bright overhead lighting and pendant lamps.

Features: Seating includes a long counter and multiple booth tables arranged along the kitchen line. A visible cooking area and a refrigerated display case sit behind the counter to support counter service and plated orders. The venue provides Wi‑Fi, outdoor seating options, takeout and delivery, a step‑free wheelchair-accessible entrance, and beer and wine service.

Ideal for: Casual groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or an informal meetup that suits counter-style service.

What guests say: The staff are friendly and service is typically quick.

Prices

Sunday
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 11:00 pm
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
7:30 am – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
7:30 am – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Per session
7:30 am – 12:00 am
from $3500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 70
  • Dining
    up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Jukeboxes
  • Restroom
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Damage to the space will result in an extra charge.
No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About Mel's Drive-In Geary Boulevard

Mel's Drive-In Geary Boulevard is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Colton Weiss
Member of Tagvenue since June 2022
1h Response time
25% Response rate

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