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Best Bars in San Francisco

18 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.

Updated September 2026

Boudin Bakery#1

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Boudin Bakery

4.4(18,175 reviews)

Sourdough specialists since the Gold Rush, baking loaves and serving bowls daily

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  1. The Buena Vista#2

    The Buena Vista

    4.6(8,105 reviews)

    Historic waterfront bar where Irish coffee was introduced to America

  2. Hog Island Oyster Co.#3

    Hog Island Oyster Co.

    4.6(3,997 reviews)

    Bay-sourced oysters and a bar that celebrates the local harvest

  3. SPARK Social SF#4

    SPARK Social SF

    4.6(3,941 reviews)

    Outdoor beer garden with rotating food trucks, fire pits, and Bay views

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    Waterbar Restaurant

    4.5(4,424 reviews)

    Seafood towers and bay views on the Embarcadero waterfront

  5. The Grove Restaurant & Bar#6

    The Grove Restaurant & Bar

    4.4(4,913 reviews)

    Neighborhood bar serving hearty American comfort food in a relaxed setting

  6. Original Joe's#7

    Original Joe's

    4.5(3,463 reviews)

    North Beach institution serving hearty Italian-American classics and strong drinks

  7. Foreign Cinema#8

    Foreign Cinema

    4.5(3,343 reviews)

    Mission district mainstay pairing inventive cocktails with California-Med fare

  8. Wayfare Tavern#9

    Wayfare Tavern

    4.5(2,989 reviews)

    Upscale American comfort food meets craft cocktails in a bustling downtown tavern

  9. R & G Lounge#10

    R & G Lounge

    4.3(3,849 reviews)

    Chinatown mainstay where families and friends gather over salt and pepper crab

  10. Gary Danko#11

    Gary Danko

    4.6(2,128 reviews)

    Fine dining bar with French-inspired cocktails in a refined, intimate setting

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    Zeitgeist

    4.3(3,106 reviews)

    Sprawling beer garden serving up craft brews and an unpretentious local vibe

  12. Zuni Café#13

    Zuni Café

    4.3(2,587 reviews)

    Legendary corner bistro with a roast chicken everyone talks about

  13. China Live#14

    China Live

    4.2(2,985 reviews)

    Modern Chinatown bar with craft cocktails and dim sum bites in a bustling market hall

  14. Presidio Golf Course#15

    Presidio Golf Course

    4.5(911 reviews)

    Classic clubhouse bar with panoramic city views and a welcoming, easygoing vibe

  15. The Battery#16

    The Battery

    4.6(692 reviews)

    Private social club blending classic cocktails, modern American fare, and harbor views

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    #17

    Dalida Restaurant

    4.5(732 reviews)

    Lively Mediterranean bar where San Francisco gathers for mezze and cocktails

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    #18

    Chotto Matte San Francisco

    4.1(903 reviews)

    Nikkei fusion from a London-born name, blending Japanese and Peruvian plates

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