Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Japantown

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AmericanItalianGermanPizzeriaBarbecueComfort Food

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San Francisco

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Downtown / Union SquareMission DistrictNorth BeachRichmond DistrictSOMAThe Castro

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1. Willkommen

4.8

Exceptional(139)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • The Castro

Booked 2 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.

2. Lily on Clement

4.8

Exceptional(93)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Richmond District

Booked 11 times today

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

3. Bartlett Hall

4.2

Awesome(522)

$$$$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.

4. Barbara Pinseria

4.6

Exceptional(188)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • North Beach

Booked 10 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 Indie Wine & Beer Bar restaurant

5. Indie Wine & Beer Bar

4.9

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • North Beach

Our brand new Indie Wine & Beer Bar is open with 70 outdoor seats and a spacious indoor tasting bar, lounge and event space. We offer private outdoor events and wine tasting classes as well as small socially distanced space inside, as regulations permit.We have 8,000 square feet of collector wine storage with temperature controlled wine storage spaces in our brand new state-of-the-art location. We have a few remaining available storage spaces with case capacities from 10 to 600 cases so please email us at info@sfwinecenter.com if you are interested in storing wine with us and enjoying all the amenities that come with Wine Storage Membership.

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6. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

4.3

Awesome(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • SOMA

Booked 1 time 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.

7. Paprika

4.8

Exceptional(171)

$$$$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

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8. Ballast Point Mission Bay

4.3

Awesome(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • SOMA

Booked 2 times today

Ballast Point meets the Bay. Our newest Taproom + kitchen features a full menu of locally-inspired cuisine complete with kid-friendly options, and a large variety of our award-winning beers fresh from the tap.SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW PRE- AND POST-EVENT STOP.Located in close proximity to the SF Giants’ Oracle Park and within walking distance to Chase Arena. Our hours will be flexible based on events at the Stadium(s).Anchored at the base of the Icona: Labs building in Mission Bay, and adjacent to the waterfront of San Francisco Bay, the approximately 12,000 SF taproom and kitchen joins a dynamic area of the city where visitors can find an eclectic mix of residential and commercial retail offerings.Tables are seated on a first come, first served basis. Parties of 20+ people, please contact sanfranciscoevents@ballastpoint.com to plan your event.

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9. 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.

10. Red Tavern

4.4

Awesome(217)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Russian • Richmond District

Booked 2 times today

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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susan eVIP
Orange County •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service impeccable!! Food delicious !! Will always come back
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Barbara PinseriaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• North Beach
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4.6
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Jonathan
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food, great vibes. Favorite dish is the oxtail
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Lily on ClementPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Richmond District
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4.8
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BryanVIP
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 23, 2025
Were visiting SF for work and Bartlett Hall was around the corner from my hotel. Good food and a great selection of beer. Fun vibe!
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Bartlett HallPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.2
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Janet
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
Always a great time at Indie! Great value and a terrific staff.
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Indie Wine & Beer BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• North Beach
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4.9
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John-ElliottVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 3, 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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4.8

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