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Bar El Lopo, San Francisco, CA

Bar El Lopo

4.4
4.4
14 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
1327 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for outdoor dining
El Lopo is a humble neighborhood bar from a world where California remained a part of Spain. We serve bar snacks that apply Spanish flavors and style to local ingredients, as well as wines, sherries, vermouths, and ciders hailing from both places.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Smith
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private tented area outdoors that can accommodate parties of up to 25. There is no fee to reserve the lounge, but for groups of 10 people or more we ask that you work with us to plan the food menu in advance.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Nob Hill
  • Cross street
    Austin Alley
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is usually available on
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14 people are saying

Bar El Lopo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

14 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic wine, fantastic people.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 8, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Nice ambiance but limited menu and food is cooked on the bar top.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. mariahC VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got together with two girlfriends. It was fun. Probably won’t be back anytime soon given other great options in the area, but fine.

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  4. hollyh

    San Francisco23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Music was a bit loud for conversations but gives a good happy hour vibe if you are into louder background music. Set up for finger food although not all dishes are prepared intended to eaten with fingers...
    Bar El LopoResponded on May 6, 2021
    Hey Holly, Thanks so much for dining with us, and for taking the time to leave some helpful feedback. To the last point, it sounds like we may have made a mistake. If we didn't bring you cutlery with some dishes that required it, that was an oversight on our part and I do apologize. I'll be sure to give that more attention moving forward! -Daniel

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wine bar, cute date night spot. Not a lot of menu options

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  6. Lisette

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Delicious food...great atmosphere. COVID safe and the staff and owner are so welcoming!! I highly recommend this place. One of my favorites in San Francisco.

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  7. BrianR VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Underrated. Love this place. Best vermouth/sherry experience I've had since visiting Spain

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  8. DTSF VIP

    San Francisco48 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 29, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They have a good wine selection. Tapas were disappointing. If we were to return, it would be for wine/drinks.
    Bar El LopoResponded on December 4, 2020
    Hi there, I really appreciate the feedback and I'm so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the food. If you're willing share a bit more, I'd love to know what you ate here and possibly what you felt was lacking. My hope is that we can learn from your input and improve the experience for your next visit, as well as for others. Thanks, Daniel, Owner

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  9. RemingtonR

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food given their limited kitchen. Everything was super tasty, inventive, and creative. Loved the wine selection, and obviously you go here to try out some Sherry's & Vermouth's! All the wait staff is super friendly too :)

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Anonymous

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to dine in outdoors. Wide selection of food, tapas-style with local products.

    1 person found this helpful

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1327 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Austin Alley
  • Neighborhood
    Nob Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is usually available on
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Smith
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private tented area outdoors that can accommodate parties of up to 25. There is no fee to reserve the lounge, but for groups of 10 people or more we ask that you work with us to plan the food menu in advance.
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