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The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco
Zeitgeist is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

1. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Zeitgeist is bustling with some of the best beers and burgers in town (keep an eye out for the Tamale Lady for a great late-night snack). Looking to go hard? Order a "double beer." Thank us later. Read more.

MoMo's is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

2. MoMo's

7.2
760 2nd St (at King St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · South Beach · 57 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Before or after a ballgame, Momo's is the place to be. Party on the patio with $4 signature martinis during happy hour or test-drive one of their infamous Bloody Mary's. Read more.

The Ramp is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

3. The Ramp

8.1
855 Terry a Francois Blvd (at Illinois St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 111 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Happy hour specials last till 7pm and nothing beats their Surprise Fridays (special appetizers and cocktails for $4.50). Read more.

Mars Bar & Restaurant is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

4. Mars Bar & Restaurant

7.1
798 Brannan St (at 7th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · SoMa · 53 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Hit up the heated outdoor patio after work and snag $3 bottle beer and 1/2 price Buffalo Wings on Mondays, $2 Tecates and Tacos on Tuesdays, and cheap pizza and beer on Wednesdays. Read more.

620 Jones is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

5. 620 Jones

7.6
620 Jones St (at Geary St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 148 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Stop by on Sundays for their plentiful brunch, sip one of their signature cocktails, or come early for their $5 happy hour menu ($5 cocktails, wine and apps including truffled pop corn). Read more.

Pier 23 Cafe is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

6. Pier 23 Cafe

8.0
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Along with its cocktails from the full-bar, Pier 23's kitchen offers a selection of seafood favorites such as their grilled fish tacos, steamed mussels, salmon fritters, and lots more. Read more.

Medjool is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

7. Medjool

2522 Mission St (at 21st), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 47 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Dance to the DJs on Friday and Saturday nights or sample their Mediterranean cuisine, but it's all really about the spacious outdoor patio. Read more.

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

8. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: While the beer selection can keep you entertained, there's no reason to shy away from the food menu. Whether you're craving some classy Moule et Frites or a beasty burger - you'll all be set at 21A. Read more.

El Rio is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

9. El Rio

9.1
3158 Mission St (btwn Valencia & Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Bernal Heights · 122 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Partake in their "Really Fabulous Happy Hours" ($5 Bloody Mary pints, $3 wells/beer) or swing by on Monday nights for "Dollar Day All Day." $1 PBR. $2 wells. 'Nuff said. Read more.

Park Chalet is one of The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco.

10. Park Chalet

7.5
1000 Great Hwy (at John F Kennedy Dr), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Golden Gate Park · 74 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: Sip $6 cocktails (we're talking lemon drops and manhattan's here) or sample their $3 micro-brews every weekday from 3-6pm and 9pm to close. Read more.