Wonderful night out with friends. Enjoyed the kimchi Reuben and the Mushroom Melt. House made ice cream was delicious. Rainy night, warm environment, and friendly staff. Fast service. The food delicious. Will be back soon.
Ana Torres
It was a nice place, they have different of beers selection and nice alcohol drinks.Nice neighborhood bar for a busy day and kind of get a nice drink in good pricesWe got some food and it was all right, I will say food it’s not the strongest but if you’re hungry then grab a bit it’s okay.The service was good the guy was always making sure everything was all right with us.Adding photos!!Hope this help
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Viv G.
Do you love Reuben sandwiches? Go to Dark Horse. It's worth the drive from anywhere in SF. Not a Reuben lover? Then, this place is still worth a visit for folks in the area. I've been going more often since Broken Record closed. I used to just go when I was in the mood for a Reuben. The five stars are for the Reuben. The other menu items feature quality ingredients and they're done right. The chicken sandwich is big and crunchy. The mushroom sandwich features lots of cheese. Good cocktails. They use toast, so you order and pay on your phone. To me, that feels a little impersonal for such as small place. Service is fast, so I guess the Toast thing means good service even when it's pretty full. I added a cocktail in the middle of the meal, and it appeared in minutes.
sarah f.
Love this place!!! The food is fabulous the staff is wonderful. Old movies or sport on the TVs give everyone something to look at.
Jack R.
Very difficult parking with a lot of homeless people around on the night I went. Quick service and an interesting variety of specialty packaged foods on their shelves. The food was mostly a miss. Really liked their stroganoff like sauce (only real reason for the 3 stars) but the pork was so chewy and tough that I couldn't eat it. Think of chewing on dry pork ends, and that's what it was like. Especially when there were hard pork ends in the dish along with the rest of the tough loin. Definitely needs more time to tenderize or soften it up. The sauce was great though, veey flavorfuland creamy. The potatoes were warm, but I would have preferred my food hot, and the cheese was barely melted, which I didn't find appetizing, so I scrapped it off. Tasted like cheap bagged processed shredded cheese that may work for someone drunk and without tastebuds, but wasn't working for me.
Isaac A.
We've been to the Dark Horse Inn a few times since the Broken Record closed. The first time we thought it was just OK, but with each visit, it's been growing on us and we've finally found the menu items that make this place a home run for us. First, this is a great place to stop in for a beer or a cocktail. The beer selection is always interesting and there is a small list of rotating taps and a larger list of cans that will allow you to always find something you're in the mood for. The cocktail menu is very good, and the lavender gimlet is amazing even if you don't like gin. On the food menu, the fish tacos look boring, but are simply delicious! Ahi tuna cooked mostly through with wasabi, lime, cabbage and some other seasoning makes for a savory and subtle mix of Japanese flavors that may be my favorite fish taco at the moment. The other great thing for locals is that the owners of the Dark Horse are really plugged in to the local community, and it's a great place to find out about events like free outdoor festivals that are coming up (like the Ever Higher festival in McLaren park that they sponsored.) Service is fast and ordering and closing your tab is easy since they use the Toast app. A great local joint that is highly recommended.
Lance C.
Tasty food from a short menu with nightly specials. Friendly staff. Lots of beers. Nice vibe. Occasional live music.
Noel S.
Great food, family friendly, delicious drinks, and nice staff. Love this place; a community jewel.
Amber M.
Had dinner at The Dark Hourse Inn and enjoyed it. We order the Fish Tacos Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Cobb Salad, The Dark Horse Burger and it was very tasty. The food was fresh and well made. Customer service was also good. The staff at this restaurant is very welcoming.
Joe S.
An excellent local place with great ambiance and a rotating menu. Awesome service, big selection of craft beers and cocktails.
My favorite casual dining spot in the Bay Area. It's just a great neighborhood pub. Excellent food, good cocktails, great beer selections, great service with friendly folks, and they have a real heart for the neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Mark Anderson
The chicken sandwich! The specials! You won’t believe how good the food is!
Mark A.
The food here is consistently delicious. I don't remember leaving anything on the plate...whether I'm already full or not! Not sure how they keep the quality so high...especially on the chicken sandwich and specials, like a miso-glazed halibut with asparagus and wasabi mashed potatoes that brought tears of joy to my eyes (the spice level was not overpowering, and the flavor overcame all resistance once again.)A couple TVs for sports and one for old classic movies. Tasty mixed drinks and some good deals like the shot of corn whiskey with a big cold beer. I like ordering with Toast as we go, too. Efficient and effective way to keep the drink and food courses coming. Everyone please keep going here for date nights, or other excuses for dinner and/or drinks. Just save a seat at the bar for me if you can.
Gregg C.
We always enjoy the food and beer selection as well as the overall neighborhood welcoming vibe but wanted to especially shout them out for another amazing Beer Week Maui Luau! Food was all top notch and great beer to perfectly accompany the food. Touchless ordering and pay very easy and efficient. Service fantastic and attentive!
Ziyan C.
We have heard good things about Dark Horse Inn and were excited to see them at an Excelsior block party. However, we were a bit disappointed by the burger quality. Maybe they are better at the restaurant itself and we'd be willing to give dine-in another try.THE COST$27.20 total for two burgers + a side of tater tots.THE FOOD* Smash Burger ($10.00) - 3 starsWe found the patty to be overcooked and hard, and the lettuce and tomatoes not very fresh. Overall uninspired.* Tater tots - 3.5 starsNice crisp, not bad!
Wonderful night out with friends. Enjoyed the kimchi Reuben and the Mushroom Melt. House made ice cream was delicious. Rainy night, warm environment, and friendly staff. Fast service. The food delicious. Will be back soon.
It was a nice place, they have different of beers selection and nice alcohol drinks.Nice neighborhood bar for a busy day and kind of get a nice drink in good pricesWe got some food and it was all right, I will say food it’s not the strongest but if you’re hungry then grab a bit it’s okay.The service was good the guy was always making sure everything was all right with us.Adding photos!!Hope this help
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Do you love Reuben sandwiches? Go to Dark Horse. It's worth the drive from anywhere in SF. Not a Reuben lover? Then, this place is still worth a visit for folks in the area. I've been going more often since Broken Record closed. I used to just go when I was in the mood for a Reuben. The five stars are for the Reuben. The other menu items feature quality ingredients and they're done right. The chicken sandwich is big and crunchy. The mushroom sandwich features lots of cheese. Good cocktails. They use toast, so you order and pay on your phone. To me, that feels a little impersonal for such as small place. Service is fast, so I guess the Toast thing means good service even when it's pretty full. I added a cocktail in the middle of the meal, and it appeared in minutes.
Love this place!!! The food is fabulous the staff is wonderful. Old movies or sport on the TVs give everyone something to look at.
Very difficult parking with a lot of homeless people around on the night I went. Quick service and an interesting variety of specialty packaged foods on their shelves. The food was mostly a miss. Really liked their stroganoff like sauce (only real reason for the 3 stars) but the pork was so chewy and tough that I couldn't eat it. Think of chewing on dry pork ends, and that's what it was like. Especially when there were hard pork ends in the dish along with the rest of the tough loin. Definitely needs more time to tenderize or soften it up. The sauce was great though, veey flavorfuland creamy. The potatoes were warm, but I would have preferred my food hot, and the cheese was barely melted, which I didn't find appetizing, so I scrapped it off. Tasted like cheap bagged processed shredded cheese that may work for someone drunk and without tastebuds, but wasn't working for me.
We've been to the Dark Horse Inn a few times since the Broken Record closed. The first time we thought it was just OK, but with each visit, it's been growing on us and we've finally found the menu items that make this place a home run for us. First, this is a great place to stop in for a beer or a cocktail. The beer selection is always interesting and there is a small list of rotating taps and a larger list of cans that will allow you to always find something you're in the mood for. The cocktail menu is very good, and the lavender gimlet is amazing even if you don't like gin. On the food menu, the fish tacos look boring, but are simply delicious! Ahi tuna cooked mostly through with wasabi, lime, cabbage and some other seasoning makes for a savory and subtle mix of Japanese flavors that may be my favorite fish taco at the moment. The other great thing for locals is that the owners of the Dark Horse are really plugged in to the local community, and it's a great place to find out about events like free outdoor festivals that are coming up (like the Ever Higher festival in McLaren park that they sponsored.) Service is fast and ordering and closing your tab is easy since they use the Toast app. A great local joint that is highly recommended.
Tasty food from a short menu with nightly specials. Friendly staff. Lots of beers. Nice vibe. Occasional live music.
Great food, family friendly, delicious drinks, and nice staff. Love this place; a community jewel.
Had dinner at The Dark Hourse Inn and enjoyed it. We order the Fish Tacos Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Cobb Salad, The Dark Horse Burger and it was very tasty. The food was fresh and well made. Customer service was also good. The staff at this restaurant is very welcoming.
An excellent local place with great ambiance and a rotating menu. Awesome service, big selection of craft beers and cocktails.
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My favorite casual dining spot in the Bay Area. It's just a great neighborhood pub. Excellent food, good cocktails, great beer selections, great service with friendly folks, and they have a real heart for the neighborhood. Highly recommend!
The chicken sandwich! The specials! You won’t believe how good the food is!
The food here is consistently delicious. I don't remember leaving anything on the plate...whether I'm already full or not! Not sure how they keep the quality so high...especially on the chicken sandwich and specials, like a miso-glazed halibut with asparagus and wasabi mashed potatoes that brought tears of joy to my eyes (the spice level was not overpowering, and the flavor overcame all resistance once again.)A couple TVs for sports and one for old classic movies. Tasty mixed drinks and some good deals like the shot of corn whiskey with a big cold beer. I like ordering with Toast as we go, too. Efficient and effective way to keep the drink and food courses coming. Everyone please keep going here for date nights, or other excuses for dinner and/or drinks. Just save a seat at the bar for me if you can.
We always enjoy the food and beer selection as well as the overall neighborhood welcoming vibe but wanted to especially shout them out for another amazing Beer Week Maui Luau! Food was all top notch and great beer to perfectly accompany the food. Touchless ordering and pay very easy and efficient. Service fantastic and attentive!
We have heard good things about Dark Horse Inn and were excited to see them at an Excelsior block party. However, we were a bit disappointed by the burger quality. Maybe they are better at the restaurant itself and we'd be willing to give dine-in another try.THE COST$27.20 total for two burgers + a side of tater tots.THE FOOD* Smash Burger ($10.00) - 3 starsWe found the patty to be overcooked and hard, and the lettuce and tomatoes not very fresh. Overall uninspired.* Tater tots - 3.5 starsNice crisp, not bad!