Best Restaurants with Great Beer in South San Francisco

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianGermanPizzeriaBarbecueComfort Food

Regions

PeninsulaSan Francisco

Areas

Downtown / Union SquareMission DistrictNorth BeachRichmond DistrictSOMASan Mateo

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Lily on Clement

4.8

Exceptional(57)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Richmond District

Booked 13 times today

Homage Vietnamese Food by Chef Rob Lam. Elevating Vietnamese cuisine.

2. Paprika

4.7

Exceptional(165)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hungarian • Mission District

Booked 1 time today

Paprika brings a refreshing cuisine to the Mission District of San Francisco with the addition of classic Central European cuisine, with Hungarian, German and Czech influences. Paprika is an important spice in Eastern European cooking so expect to see it in many of the menu options. Popular choices are the paprika goulash with pork and gnocchi and the various authentic sausages. The dishes are presented beautifully as well as tasting marvelous.Paprika boasts a simple, uncomplicated dinner menu as well as German and Czech beers served in traditional big mugs and boots , chosen to complement the cuisine. There are also some wine options from Hungary, Germany & Austria. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing with friendly and attentive service. Paprika has been recommended by the Michelin Guide for San Francisco and Bay Area .We are a neighborhood restaurant who will except walk-in and reservations

3. Willkommen

4.7

Exceptional(138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • The Castro

Booked 8 times today

Willkommen is an indoor Biergarten and casual dining Sausage Haus created by Black Hammer Brewing and Rosamunde Sausage Grill. The sun-dappled interior features 20-foot ceilings, full-height windows, a lush living wall, 14-foot Japanese maple trees, a mural and 40-foot LED sculpture by local artists, a professional sound system, three 4K TVs, and extensive communal seating.Note: Automatic 20% gratuity on parties of 6 or more.

4. Bartlett Hall

4.3

Awesome(517)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Bartlett Hall, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood, is a modern saloon and eatery that fuses the city’s historic elements with today’s conveniences. With award winning beers made in house, Bartlett offers a special program that pairs beer and food delightfully. A menu of California-inspired American fare, including a variety of burgers, small plates and entrees, are served daily. Bartlett Hall is located at 242 O’Farrell Street www.bartletthallsf.com, or call 415-433-4332. Our Food Menu is available 3:00 PM-9:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday, and 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday-Sunday. Happy Hour Menu: 3:00-5:00 Monday-Friday.

5. Barbara Pinseria

4.4

Awesome(180)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • North Beach

Booked 4 times today

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

A photo of The Refuge - San Mateo restaurant

6. The Refuge - San Mateo

4.6

Exceptional(120)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • San Mateo

Booked 6 times today

As featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The REFUGE specializes in hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami which is sending shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” The REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (24 in San Mateo) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle.Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics especially the hand-carved navel pastrami. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks. We also offer honest Old World wine, dazzling salads and eclectic appetizers. Casual connoisseurs unite! This place is the real deal. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a raging evening, a private event, take-out or delivery, the REFUGE experience is unlike any other place at any one time.

A photo of Hardwood Bar & Smokery restaurant

7. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

4.3

Awesome(96)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • SOMA

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood Bar featuring Bay Area BBQ, Craft Beer, Cocktails & MoreCome by and enjoy great food, great drinks, and great vibes!Hardwood Bar & Smokery features Bay Area BBQ smoked over Northern California white oak and local almond wood.A labor of love which has become a staple here at Hardwood.

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8. Richmond Republic Draught House

4.8

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond District

Richmond Republic Draught House is a bar, restaurant and public house. While this homey spot has an excellent menu, many people come here just to enjoy a cold drink and relax. Richmond Republic has several amenities for guests to enjoy including multiple flat screen TVs to watch sports, private room for rent, pool table and more. Considering it's location in San Francisco, this is a meeting place for sports fans of the local teams so if you're here on a game day expect a large crowd of rowdy fans. Richmond Republic's menu is full of refined bar food. Appetizers include poutine, chips and salsa, Cajun shrimp mac n' cheese, chili cheese fries, fried brussel sprouts, nachos and more. Main entrées are dishes like cheesesteaks, burgers, and fried chicken sandwiches and salads.

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo restaurant

9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

4.2

Awesome(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 6 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

10. Red Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(217)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Russian • Richmond District

We are located in the heart of San Francisco Richmond district and are inviting you to the culinary adventure discovering how Old World Eastern European cuisine meets contemporary American fare. Our menu offers an assortment of soups, salads, appetizers and main dishes ranging from familiar to exotic and will satisfy most discerning palate. We also serve family style banquet where friends share and enjoy variety of dishes.

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was amazingly delectable. Will definitely come back.
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Lily on ClementPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Richmond District
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4.8
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DeniseVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Feb 2025
Great atmosphere for a post work get together or to watch a game. Great food menu and drink options. Even a few NA beers that were very good. Excellent service.
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Bartlett HallPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.3
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Ben
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Jan 2025
Barbara is THE spot. A must go for groups, it’s a vibe. Get some food, get some drinks. Enjoy it.
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Barbara PinseriaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• North Beach
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4.4
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John-ElliottVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 Nov 2024
Having to order food & beverage via a QR code and then being expected to tip on service for basically food runners seemed a bit unfair. The beers were excellent. The currywurst needed MUCH more curry.
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WillkommenPrice: Moderate• Beer Garden• The Castro
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Aug 2024
The best place with food from East Europe in SF, delicious goulash and sausages.
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PaprikaPrice: Moderate• Hungarian• Mission District
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4.7