26 Best Bar & Grill in San Francisco

“Locals unite. No one can it nicer than Cat Ho, the bar director at Arcana in the standard.

On nights when she’s able to leave Arcana before 11 p.m., Ho pops over to this 33-year-old dive. She says all the items are hits but gives special shoutouts to what the menu calls the “classic schnitzz” ($13), a take on a fried chicken sandwich, and the “bent totzz” ($12), which sees tater tots smothered with bacon, shredded cheddar, lettuce, house sauce, and a mountain of pickled jalapeños. But the draw for Ho is the “din din noodzz” ($8), a plate of spicy yakisoba noodles stir-fried in a peanut sauce and sprinkled with herbs, bell peppers, and seasoned peanuts, to which she adds a piece of fried chicken ($9). “After a long shift or night out, that’s pretty much all I’m craving.”

Say hi if you see me and my tall friend stuffing our faces with schnitzel sandwiches and having a beer.“

“Lovely welcoming, friendly, homey feeling place. The food was great and the recommended margarita (who knew there could be so many options) was excellent.“

“Seriously going to miss this place a lot. The punk shows at night were always fun and energetic. During the day, it was an excellent spot for all sorts of groups to meet up ranging from baseball teams to Polaroid camera nerds. This combination of seamlessly encouraging such different kinds of passionate people reflected the culture of SF pretty accurately. They held onto an independent spirit without settling on specific theme.
RIP Maria. This is what gentrification looks like in action.“

“This was my 1st visit to San Francisco on my birthday! Hidive was welcoming, with great staff, good drinks, and a great bar top food menu! Started the day out there with margaritas, and stopped back in for some wings and a nightcap at the end of the day. It was great!“

“Spent a great evening a the Mad Dog in the Fog. Good food. Good trivia. Great people. Thanks to Killian for making our night sensational. Best Irish pub in San Fran.“

“10/10 amazing establishment, staff always go above and beyond taking care of myself girlfriend and myself making it more than enjoyable, as well as great service very quick and easy making sure I can enjoy myself without the hassle of waiting ! Jaxon does exceptionally great at his job and is a stand out for me, makes this feel like more than a stop and much more as a great experience every time. Once again always 10/10“

“Jaime gave great service and we enjoyed our am fresco meal and drinks. I had the fajita salad and my husband had the French burger and onion rings. Very yummy! We will return next time in the City.“

“Good drinks, great atmosphere, best food!!“

“Absolutely love that Harrington's is back! This used to be my favorite weekday happy hour spot when I worked in the neighborhood. Now it's my go-to for a proper Guinness and good vibes.

Bartenders are very friendly, and the pub grub is always great.
Favorites are their cobb salad, wings, rueben eggrolls, or the patty melt when it's on the menu.

They also have a killer wine selection, which I didn't expect in an Irish bar. The Andrew Will red blend is really good!“

“The staff was so nice to let us come in and rest with all our luggage in between our cruise and flight. The food was really delicious.
Side note due to the older building there is no accessible restroom, however we were able to use the one next door.“

“Friendly staff, good drinks, delicious food“

“awesome place! I highly recommend!“

“Great experience. Super friendly quick service, great screens to watch games. Lively atmosphere. Sometimes super packed, but can often find a seat. Really tasty and generous portioned food. Went on a night with a lot of seemingly finance bros in attendance. Lol.“

“Super fun place to go with friends and play ping pong, have some food and drinks. Great friendly atmosphere with lots of space.“

“This place is amazing. Great bartenders. Chill atmosphere with good bar food. Owner Paul is a great dude.“

“Joe is great. After our Uber drive dropped us in the wrong place, Joe would tell us how to get there, he took us there. It was only at the end of the block, but meant the world to us. He wouldn’t accept a tip, so went back to have a beer after dinner. He remembered our name. He is the true meaning of customer service and I’ve told all of my friends to go see him at the Showdown. Thanks again, Joe“

“Beautiful restaurant, the people are friendly and accommodating. Great place for date night. The food was amazing. The piano player was fantastic. Ill be back. I had the pasta with sausage and broccoli and he had the prime rib. The prime was a bit over cooked however mine was perfect.“

“Awesome venue! Great for parties - lots of entertainment available 😊“

“I come here once a week with friends. It is fun, clean and well managed. The staff are volunteers who are cheerful and very accommodating. It's very well sanitized and Covid safe. The food and drinks are delicious. I've been to restaurants for outdoor dining but none have come close to the positive experience I have here and in the best neighborhood in San Francisco.“

“Checked out Candlestick Sports Bar mainly to play pool, and it was a good time. One game is $2, or you can get three games for $5, which feels fair.

The pool table is in good shape. The space around them is a bit tight, so a few shots can be tricky, but nothing that takes away from the fun. It’s the kind of place where you can just relax, play a few games with friends, and unwind.

Good vibe, chill crowd, and a solid neighborhood spot to hang out and shoot some pool.“

“Never fails, the best breakfast burritos in California! Brought a couple friends and they said it was the best they've ever had, ever. Not to mention the staff is super nice and accommodating. Feel free to share your venmo QR code so we can send tips your way!“

“Great service, the waiter was very nice and the food was delicious“

“The decor and ambience is very modern while still maintaining the original design and foundation. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Place gets busy even during baseball games. Went here before the giants game and was quite impressed. I’d love to come back next time I’m in town. The food and drinks were impressive and left me wanting more. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu. You definitely won’t be disappointed if you decide to stop by.“

“We celebrated with a price fix menu for New Year's Eve celebration. The food and the service was good, overall, but the server misunderstood my husbands dish, and ordered a different dish, it took a long time for his dinner to arrive, I ended up eating by myself. He's salmon was overcooked. The ambiance was not festive at all, the live music selection was very sad and slow. The decorations were great and the props too. We took great pictures for the occasion. Overall we had a good time. We will return but not to celebrate New Year's Eve.“

“Literally the best chicken sandwich! I either get one before my flight out or I get one on my arrival and take it home. The staff is great, it’s always generally pretty quiet since it’s so close to the security check point. Highly recommend. Big bar, lots of seating.“