Since 1969, restaurant, hotel, travel & other witty reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionals—and your views, too.

Best Happy Hours San Francisco


From appetizer specials to deals on drinks, these San Francisco bars and restaurants offer some of the best happy hours to be found in the city.

View the Top 10 Happy Hours in San Francisco


 

San Francisco City
East Bay
Peninsula

SAN FRANCISCO CITY

Bin 38 Wine Bar
13/20
Dining Room at Bin 38, San Francisco, CA 3232 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-567-3838 | Menu
This bustling, sprawling Marina wine bar draws an attractive crowd looking for a good time. More...

Bocadillos Tapas
14/20
Dining Room at Bocadillos, San Francisco, CA 710 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-982-2622 | Menu
Chef Gerald Hirigoyen's Jackson Square charmer serving satisfying, inexpensive tapas. More...

Cafe Claude French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe Claude, San Francisco, CA 7 Claude Ln.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-392-3505 | Menu
Downtown bistro with an authentic atmosphere and well-executed classics. More...

Coco500 California
14/20
500 Brannan St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-543-2222 | Menu
With an expansive menu of small plates in a lively atmosphere, this glossy eatery will please every purse and palate. More...

District Wine Bar
12/20
216 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-896-2120 | Menu
A pleasant, spacious wine bar south of downtown. More...

farmerbrown Soul Food
13/20
Dining Room at farmerbrown, San Francisco, CA 25 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-409-3276 | Menu
A stylish, sepia-toned, Southern-themed meeting spot serving refreshing house-made cocktails and California soul food. More...

Fifth Floor Restaurant & Lounge New American
15/20
Dining Room at Fifth Floor Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco, CA Hotel Palomar
12 Fourth St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-348-1555 | Menu
This upscale eatery offers a sophisticated menu and professional service. More...

Grand Cafe French
13/20
Dining Room at Grand Cafe, San Francisco, CA Hotel Monaco
501 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-292-0101 | Menu
French brasserie cuisine in a striking ballroom setting. More...

Greens Vegetarian
14/20
Dining Room at Greens, San Francisco, CA Fort Mason
204 Bay St., Bldg. A
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-771-6222 | Menu
If you are looking for a restaurant with distinguished food and a beautiful view, cast your eyes toward Greens. More...

Hog Island Oyster Company Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Hog Island Oyster Company, San Francisco, CA Ferry Building Marketplace
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-391-7117 | Menu
The San Francisco Ferry Building provides a serene, second home for this celebrated, sustainable oyster company from Tomales Bay. More...

Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen Gastropub
13/20
Dining Room at Jasper Serrano Hotel
401 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-7979 | Menu
Gastropub in the Serrano Hotel offers comfort food, artisanal beers and creative cocktails. More...

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana Peruvian
14/20
Dining Room at La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, San Francisco, CA Pier 1 1/2, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-397-8880 | Menu
Modern Peruvian cuisine and sweeping Bay views distinguish chef Gastón Acurio's first U.S. restaurant. More...

Local Kitchen California
13/20
330 First St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-4200 | Menu
Thanks to generous happy hour specials, good cooking, attentive service and a crowd-pleasing menu, locals help keep Local packed. More...

Local's Corner Seafood
14/20
2500 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-800-9745
A visit to this light-filled corner restaurant devoted to seafood and other fresh fare is like a mini-vacation. More...

The Monk's Kettle American
13/20
Dining Room at The Monk 3141 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-865-9523 | Menu
A Mission tavern with sophisticated pub fare --- and one of the best beer selections in the city. More...

Pasion Peruvian
14/20
Dining Room at Pasion, San Francisco, CA 737 Irving St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-742-5727 | Menu
Peruvian restaurant with a vivacious neighborhood vibe, killer happy hour and seven ceviches on its "nuevo latino" menu. More...

Postrio Cafe & Bar California
13/20
The Prescott Hotel
545 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-776-7825 | Menu
Tucked away in The Prescott Hotel, Postrio delivers dependable fare any time of the day. More...

RN74 California
15/20
Dining Room at RN74, San Francisco, CA Millennium Tower
301 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-543-7474 | Menu | Video
Michael Mina and Rajat Parr deliver their vision of California French food with an extensive and exceptional wine list. More...

Straw American
14/20
Dining Room at Straw, San Francisco, CA 203 Octavia St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-431-3663 | Menu
Comfort food served with a touch of class and a carnival theme. More...

ThirstyBear Brewing Company & Spanish Cuisine Brewpub
13/20
Dining Room at ThirstyBear Brewing Company & Spanish Cuisine, San Francisco, CA 661 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-974-0905 | Menu
Although primarily a brewpub, the traditional Spanish tapas are another big draw for this cool industrial space. More...

1300 on Fillmore Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at 1300 on Fillmore , San Francisco, CA Fillmore Heritage Center
1300 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-771-7100 | Menu
Slow soul food and balanced cocktails mark this stylish dish of a restaurant and lounge, evoking 1940s jazz glamour. More...

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar Pacific Rim
12/20
Dining Room at Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, San Francisco, CA The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-772-5278 | Menu
Entering the Tonga Room is like stepping into a happy-hour version of Disneyland's "The Pirates of the Caribbean." More...

Town Hall American
15/20
Dining Room at Town Hall, San Francisco, CA 342 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-908-3900 | Menu
Town Hall shines as a destination for New American cuisine. More...

Tres Mexican
13/20
130 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-227-0500 | Menu
The flavors of Jalisco are offered at this Mexican eatery. More...

Twenty Five Lusk California
13/20
Dining Room at Twenty Five Lusk, San Francisco, CA 25 Lusk St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-495-5875 | Menu
Strikingly designed restaurant that has quickly endeared itself to San Francisco's style savvy crowds. More...

Uva Enoteca Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Uva Enoteca, San Francisco, CA 568 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-829-2024 | Menu
With its all-Italian wine list, cheeses and small plates, and chic décor, Uva Enoteca is a neighborhood favorite. More...

Waterbar Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Waterbar, San Francisco, CA 399 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-284-9922 | Menu
Gorgeous views, bold flavors and a whimsical interior have made Waterbar a seafood-lover's dream. More...

Zare at Fly Trap Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Zare at Fly Trap, San Francisco, CA 606 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-243-0580 | Menu
Visit this SoMa restaurant for Iranian cuisine peppered with Mediterranean flavors. More...

EAST BAY

The Albatross Pub Pub
Quick Bite
1822 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-843-2473 | Menu
Have fun with pub quizzes, live music, darts and other games at the oldest pub in Berkeley. More...

Bocanova Latin American
14/20
Dining Room at Bocanova, Oakland, CA 55 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-444-1233 | Menu
New-world ingredients meet old-world savoir-faire in a romantic waterfront setting. More...

FIVE Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at FIVE, Berkeley, CA Hotel Shattuck Plaza
2086 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-845-7300 | Menu
Authentically retro-chic Berkeley dining room plays host to a thoughtful farm-to-table menu. More...

Gather California
14/20
Dining Room at Gather, Berkeley, CA 2200 Oxford St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-809-0400 | Menu
A lively and bustling restaurant that gives equal thought to vegan/vegetarian and omnivorous dishes. More...

Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, Oakland, CA 1520 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-208-5253 | Menu
A prize waterfront location, historic building and vibrant atmosphere give this friendly seafood restaurant, bar and grill multifaceted appeal. More...

Luka's Taproom & Lounge California
13/20
Dining Room at Luka 2221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
510-451-4677 | Menu
A gourmet gastropub that takes its grub very seriously. More...

Oliveto Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Oliveto, Oakland, CA Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
510-547-5356 | Menu | Photo | Video
An inspired rustic Italian menu featuring house-made pastas and legendary charcuterie. More...

Skates on the Bay Seafood
12/20
100 Seawall Dr.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-549-1900 | Menu
This Berkeley restaurant has a striking view of the bay. More...

The Starry Plough Pub Pub
Quick Bite
3101 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-841-2082 | Menu
Pizza and sandwiches are the main fare, but the real highlights are live music, poetry jams and Irish dancing. More...

Walnut Creek Yacht Club Seafood
13/20
1555 Bonanza St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-944-3474 | Menu
Fresh fish and a raw bar at this downtown restaurant with a yachting theme. More...

Yoshi's Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Yoshi 510 Embarcadero W.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-238-9200 | Menu
Japanese food and world-class jazz in Oakland’s Jack London Square. More...

PENINSULA

Donato Enoteca Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, CA 1041 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-701-1000 | Menu
Chef Donato Scotti’s enoteca stands among the top Italian eateries on the Peninsula. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
Stanford Shopping Center
180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-329-8457 | Menu
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. More...

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Seafood
13/20
390 Capistrano Rd.
Princeton by the Sea, CA 94019
650-728-2739 | Menu
Lively oceanside restaurant and brewery featuring a fun outdoor patio with several fire pits. More...

Left Bank French
13/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Menlo Park, CA 635 Santa Cruz Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-473-6543 | Menu
Classic French brasserie dishes make Left Bank a popular spot for lunch, dinner and an extended happy hour. More...

Mantra Restaurant & Lounge Indian
13/20
632 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-322-3500 | Menu
Mantra offers a mix of classic and California-inspired casual Indian cuisine. More...

Martins West Pub British
14/20
Dining Room at Martins West Pub, Redwood City, CA 831 Main St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-366-4366 | Menu
Pub meets farm-gourmet at this friendly, Scottish-inspired hangout. More...

Sam's Chowder House Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Sam 4210 Cabrillo Hwy.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-712-0245 | Menu
This seafood eatery overlooking the ocean offers New England-style specialties among other regional seafood dishes. More...

Viognier California
No Rating
Dining Room at Viognier, San Mateo, CA 222 E. Fourth Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-685-3727 | Menu
California-style menu touched by classic French techniques informs a dining experience that is at once homey and sophisticated. More...

 

Back to Best Happy Hours

RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013
RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013

Check out the 2013 edition of GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Issue, which features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Rising Chefs and more.

DINING ON A BUDGET

Check out GAYOT's lists for the best cheap eats in your areaSplurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area.