27 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.“

“Best oysters offer ever. So fresh, creamy and just delicious. Fs was as good as Kumamoto oysters. Couldn’t resist its deliciousness had to order two and half dozens. Also other food was good, please good service and friendly people. Definitely must visit“

“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.“

“This past Saturday I decided to check out this place with my friends after the game. They have a variety of drink selections and a decent food menu options, including some vegetarian-friendly dishes. Service was 10/10! The girl who was helping us was friendly and patient with my friend, when she was struggling because of her English. All of us had a great time here. Glad we decided to give this place a try and will return!

Inner Richmond is not the most difficult neighborhood to find parking for in the city, but it can still be a hit or miss. Recommend people to just Lyft/Uber/Waymo.“

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

“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.“

“Awesome! This place seems like a hangout for Business People but after 5pm, it's a hidden gem for the locals. I love the environment, Sports on all the TVs, the Steak Nachos are Incredible and the Staff is Amazing! Definitely will Recommend to My Friends“

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

“Honestly the whole experience was more than I could have imagined. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and we were not disappointed. The three course menu options and wine accompaniment selections were awesome. Mateo, our server, was a gem! And the views... This dining experience has been the highlight of our trip!“

“Friendly staff, good drinks, delicious food“

“This place was very cutesy. The atmosphere was very calm. The music was mid. The snacks they had were very good plus they hand reasonable prices for happy hour. I enjoyed ever food item proudly as it was so good I ordered multiple because some of the portions were small.“

“Friendly service and good selection“

“awesome place! I highly recommend!“

“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.“

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

“The burgers were fresh, juicy and flavorful. The tater tots were so crispy, crunchy. They had amazing texture and they crumbled in your mouth, very good. The portion size was plentiful. The only complaint I have was the service was really lax and forgetable and you can tell they don't clean the tables thourghly between patrons. When I went to use the salt and pepper it was grossly sticky and it got stuff on my belongings I put on the table.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“What an outstanding set up. Full bar. Excellent drinks. Tables chairs and umbrellas all socially distanced. Volunteers do a fantastic job. Constantly cleaning and making everyone feel welcome.“

“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“

“Awesome place! The drinks are great and The painting over the bar is historical and amazing!“

“My go to spot when flying out of SFO and I make an effort to walk to it no matter what terminal I am flying out of. Always a good selection of beers and the food is good. The service here is top notch compared to many other airport restaurants.“