Rabat On Chestnut

Updated: 8÷8÷13 Out of Business:(
I really love this store. The clothes are really great and I’ve purchased some of the best pieces of my wardrobe here. But the best part of the place is the staff. Rainey, Mira and Lynn have helped me so much. There is something so special about going to a store where they help pick out things that will look good on you. Sometimes you just need a little help, you know?

I just bought the CUTEST holiday party dress :) I only had like 20 minutes before work and the staff helped me find the perfect dress. All their stuff is REALLY nice quality and worth every dime :) Ill be back! I also love that they open at 10:30am instead of 11:00.

Rude, unfriendly staff, terrible service.
The jewelry person was so lazy, she refused to show me a necklace from the window! I gave up on this location, and I shop on 24^th instead.

Rabat is lucky to have such incredible staff! Thank you Rainey, Farron and Mira for all of your great style advice and assistance today!
When you go to a big, chain store like Macy’s, you’ll be lucky if you can find sales people who have the style, taste and desire to help you find a new outfit. But, when you enter Rabat, you’re greeted by a warm and friendly group of women. Rainey was such a big help to me today and continued to bring in clothes that were very tempting.
Rabat has something for everyone. It’s by no means age specific which is great for those of us over 40. Women in their 20’s, 30
s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s could all easily find styles that would appeal them here. Their windows are always tempting and draw you into the store. The sales women know women’s bodies and they know what will look the most flattering. I believe that Rainey (hope I’m spelling this right) is the buyer and she has such great taste.
It’s so refreshing to walk into a store and feel that the sales people are really concerned with finding something that will really make their clients happy and look their best. I never felt pushed into buying something and I left the store feeling better than when I went in… that’s part of the fun of shopping, right?
Some of their pieces are rather expensive but, you really do get what you pay for and they offer plenty of items that are very reasonable as well. Make sure you check out the 100% organic Prarie Underground hoodies! They’re a staple item at Rabat’s and they always have the latest new colors. Really cute and flattering for all shapes and sizes! This isn’t your traditional «Gap» hoodie… it can easily make an outfit. Here’s a link if you want to check them out:
Rabat’s has a great selection of shoes and boots and some very cute dresses. It would be tough to come in here and not leave with something that you love!

There really is only two words to say, FRYE Boots. They have become my most recent obsession and I will not stop until I have a pair keeping my tootsies nice and warm and adding depth to a new dress that was picked up on the weekend dress hunt.
Rabat offers a whole other lot of shoes of all types but I was not interested yesterday in them at all. My peripheral vision failed big time the minute they zeroed in on the boots. There was a couple of different styles which feeds to a shopaholic’s soul, variety is necessary.
The ladies working inside were outstanding and very approachable. They pay attention to you while you’re checking everything out and are listening to what you as the shopper are looking for and willing to spend on.
Unfortunately I did not get the boots this time *heartbreaks* but will be coming back to get another type of boot… pair of Frye if Uncle Sam treats me right… and to check out the 1940’s eque shoes that my friend said were cute.

I love this store, they have unique pieces that are worth saving for. They got great style and are always eager to help. Plus their opinions are worth it and they tell you the truth. Don’t follow everyone and have something that you see every where. Be more unique than that, shop at Rabat.

VIVA LA RABAT!!!
Love my New Boots and everyone who was involed in making it happen!!!

This is by far my favorite shoe store in the city. They cary hard to find brands like Cydwoq, Chie Mahara, Coclico, Costume National. They also cary Prairie Underground… one of my fav — but hard to find — clothing brands. The staff is super helpful and kind! I love that they try to track down your size if they don’t have it in store… and they have ALWAYS tracked down a pair for me in the right size. I am very impressed with their selection and customer service… and hope to be a customer for many years to come.

Great Sales people! The younger girl (I’ll have to get her name next time) and I got along right away. She let me do my thing, wasn’t too pushy, and very helpful. I’ve worked a lot of retail, so I appreciate good service and people who are honest and not trying to just make a sale. She even called their other store and got me another size in a dress I liked.
Love the shoes here too. I used to sell a lot of the same brands so I trust the quality and like seeing some of my favs that are harder to find like Cydwoq (pronounced Sidewalk)
Only complaint; pretty pricey. Some of the designers are reasonable and I can attest for their quality, but others were a little over-​the-​top. I guess you can expect that on Chestnut though.

I used to love Rabat on 24^th St. when I lived in Noe Valley — and the Chestnut location does not disappoint. I feel the two stores have a slightly different feel, catering to the clientele of the respective neighborhoods, which works.
I haven’t bought a lot of clothes here, but their accessories are to die for. Whether you’re looking for beautiful jewelry, gloves, scarves and wraps… you get the idea… Rabat has some very unique finds. When I’m looking for a special gift, especially for a hard-​to-​please gal, this is where I head.

Didn’t really like their shoe selection but their handbag selection was ok. kind of interesting.

«We don’t have your size but maybe one of our other stores does» That’s what I have heard every time I want to try on shoes. I would have spent a lot of money there over the years if they stocked the stores!

The ladies at Rabat on Chestnut St. are fabulous. I always find something there for whatever I need. From casual chic to cocktail party attire. The ladies love to «play» and loove fashion, so they have you try things that you normally wouldn’t try… and they end up looking AMAZING! They are all great individual stylists. The buyer is at this store (Rainee) is fabulous as well, Lyn does an incredible job, they all do! I have been shopping here for years.
Each time I introduce a friend to the store, they keep coming back due to the service and the fashion sense these women have!

Unlike the Rabat in Berkeley, this store has only WOMEN’S shoes, AND it has some really great CLOTHES. They have some BCBG, Nanette Lepore and the like, and a tonn of small designers, and at least two-​three racks of stuff on sale!
The only store in the Marina where I ALWAYS walk out with something.
Also, the women who work here are really nice, very helpful, but not intrusive.

One of the best shoe selections in the city. I’m not crazy about the clothes or handbags, but you can’t beat the shoes.
They have a lot of the stuff that gimme shoes has, but more of it. The staff is always super friendly and they don’t get annoyed when you ask to try everything on! It’s pricey, but they carry good stuff.

I had a great experience at Rabat. My friend and I planned on walking my two pups around Ocean Beach but changed our minds and decided to go to Chestnut and Union. We were not, however, dressed for the Marina. What does that mean? I was in faded sweatpants, a hoodie and not a smidge stylish. In other shops, this could cause a bad customer service reaction. Not at Rabat!
Not only did they welcome us with a friendly greeting, the two sales women warmly welcomed my pups. Lynn was the one who assisted us and she was so friendly and gave us plenty of room to browse. For several months now, I have been on the hunt for the for the perfect red bag. I spied a gorgeous Hobo number and couldn’t stop touching it. But I didn’t know if I wanted to buy it because I shamefully admit that I buy from chains and major retailers. I just figured that boutiques were too expensive. And I wasn’t familiar with the Hobo brand or how much the bags usually cost. Lynn assured me that I was getting a great deal.
You know when you know and I just KNEW. This was THE BAG and I’ve been on the search for since June. And Lynn just seemed trustworthy, not like she was trying to make a sale. I walked out with a beautiful red patent leather bag and was very happy with my purchase. I was even HAPPIER when I saw how much it was being sold at
. Lynn spoke the truth — I got an awesome deal. Not only has she converted me into a devout Hobo user but I am now a huge fan of Lynn and Rabat!!! I can’t wait to go back.

Every time I go in this store, I feel like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman when nobody would help her in the fancy stores. Nobody greets me. Nobody says a word to me even when I’m holding two pairs of shoes in my hand that I clearly want to try on. They seem to want to help other people despite them wearing sweats. I’m not sure how they decide who they talk to. Some sort of label whoredar.
I finally had to ask to try the shoes on after about 10 minutes. The salesperson did bring me various sizes. I liked the shoes but then I noticed that they do not give refunds on returns. On shoes! What woman on this planet doesn’t take her new shoes home and try them on with everything they own before they decide if they should keep them? When spending $ 200 for shoes, I also want to make sure they’re comfortable so I’d also want to wear them around the house for a while. This is a ridiculous policy for shoes.
I told the saleswoman I had to think about it. Then I said, «But I do love them.» She snottily replied, «We don’t do layaway.» I said, «I didn’t say layaway. I said I love the shoes.» For some reason she still felt it necessary to tell me that they hadn’t done layaway in about 10 years as if I had been lying about not needing layaway. Get over yourself, snobby saleswoman. Maybe I just don’t want a store credit at a store that sells dowdy clothes for aging hippies but happens to have some cool shoes.
I bought the shoes online where I can return them for a refund for a full year. Oh, and I paid for them all in one fell swoop if you can imagine that.

This is a great Rabat location — even better than the Berkeley location. They have a great selection of clothing, bags, as well as an extensive selection of shoes. Big sale racks too. The service was definitely lacking (or again, my lack of Marina-​ish appearance) — I passed by several sales people ignored (one even impatiently waited to get around me when I was looking at something). While the shoes down the street at Smash have that «somethin somethin» that I didn’t see here, Rabat makes up for it in the additional number of shoes to choose from.

I bought a cute pair of flats here but an hour later I found the same shoes in cow hollow for $ 15 less. I guess I paid extra for the privilege of buying shoes in the marina and as punishment for not doing my research. I vow to buy all of my shoes on the internet from now on.

Unlike the Rabat in Berkeley, this store has only WOMEN’S shoes, AND it has some really great CLOTHES. They have some BCBG, Nanette Lepore and the like, and a tonn of small designers, and at least two-​three racks of stuff on sale!
The only store in the Marine where I ALWAYS walk out with something.
Also, the women who work here are really nice, very helpful, but not intrusive.