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Smuggler's Cove
Tiki Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Civic Center, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Men's Health Mag
"Unique pirates' atmosphere, great cocktails."(21 Tips)"Get the hot buttered rum, drink it through the cinnamon stick."(14 Tips)
"Try the Puka Punch - For a rum drink, this is really good"(7 Tips)
"So many different rum drinks."(7 Tips)
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Jonathan WellsAugust 17, 2014Super fun, imagine getting off the boat and drinking with the pirates at Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean.- Shelly ZordichApril 9, 2016Get the hot buttered rum, drink it through the cinnamon stick. So delicious.
alx vargasSeptember 29, 2013Great bar in a bad neighborhood. Safe to go to just lick your car. Great tropical dtinks
David EedleMay 14, 2011Hidden gem, don't be discouraged by the innocuous plain door. Beautifully decorated Tiki bar with 200 types if rum hides within.
The Bold ItalicMay 31, 2011For a taste of true Hawaii, get the Kona Cocktail, made with pineapple, passion fruit, dark Jamaican rum, lime, & honey. Read more
Danny SauterMay 26, 2012Get there early or you'll be in line forever. All the drinks work, but the Navy Grog is a sure bet.
Mark BrennemanAugust 10, 2014Try three dots and a dash. The cherries on top are worth the price alone.
Alexandra JenkinsJuly 18, 2023Disappointing. It took an hour to get two mai tais, and they were average at best. Overcrowded with loud patrons, not enough seating, long wait times, and mediocre expensive cocktails :(
MicaelaJuly 7, 2013Good drinks, pro bartender, eventually the place was packed with lame techies talking about their start ups. Is this the normal crowd?
Jacob NobleJune 1, 2014I don't even like rum but I loved this bar. I could spend all day in there drinking.
Molly HaydenJanuary 30, 2013Dean, Nick & Justin were solid dudes. If you're complaining about the bartenders, you shouldn't be drinking here.
Jeff HackmeisterMay 31, 2012Very chill place when not packed full of people. Try the Painkiller and the Zombie!
Ben WhelchelSeptember 2, 2011Ask for Marco! He makes the best drinks and is fast! One of the best bartenders ever!!!
Get the skull drink. They set it on fire and it's awesome to watch.
You can't beat the drinks at Smuggler's Cove, totally world class.
Fantastic tiki bar. Get a cocktail with maraschino cherries, they have amazing gourmet ones that you will not believe.
Kyle HughesJanuary 11, 2014Get the table by the front window for some of the best people watching in the city 😘
Christie HeikkinenMarch 3, 2013The drinks here are delicious! Go early before the line starts to form outside.
Drinks you'll love: sidewinder's fang, chi chi pache, corn and oil, hot buttered rum, smugglers rum barrel.
roxanneApril 27, 2013Ask the bartender if you can "steal his treasure" for a dollar off any drink ;)
Try the Norwegian Paralysis! Like the menu says, it's much better than it sounds.
If you're overwhelmed by the menu, don't get a vodka soda. Ask for bartenders choice.
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–1:15 AM
(415) 869-1900
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
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