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Trick Dog

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Trick Dog

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Ranked #1 for cocktail bars in San Francisco
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater recommend this place
"I'm no 21st century yuppie but the kale salad was awesome."(31 Tips)
"great cocktails based around the Pantone color chart."(5 Tips)
"Try the Kale Salad and Scotch Egg!"(4 Tips)
"innovative drinks to the inventive bar food."(28 Tips)

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Kevin RipperMay 26, 2015
The drinks change every once in a while, the bartenders are very helpful, and they really pay a great attention to their craft. Lovely place
Mike Ottavi-BrannonFebruary 1, 2015
#1 and especially #4 are must haves. A bit off the beaten path, but if you don't mind the Uber/Lyft this place is on point
carla borsoiJune 24, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Cocktail menu rotates. You can sit upstairs & eat. In the warmer months it can be stifling & in colder, just cozy.
Lindsey KimJune 14, 2016
Top notch craft cocktails. The "top secret" menu is super clever. Snack on the short rib tacos and chicken nuggets!
Engly ChangJanuary 23, 2013
the whole pantone format menu is rather silly, hard to read it all at once w/out fanning each page out one by one. But the drinks in general are pretty good, friendly staff and they serve decent food
Desiree AldeguerApril 6, 2013
Great food + drinks esp. Paper Moon! Also, make sure to arrive early. You won't be let in until patrons leave.
Nader FarzanAugust 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Absolutely go here, but absolutely go at 3pm and beat the massive (and deserved) crowds.
Raj S.August 24, 2014
The cocktails are awesome don't get me wrong but get a boiler maker: a shot of whiskey and High Life to wash it down for $6.
Emily KaneJanuary 5, 2016
Don't spend all your time at the bar. Get your booty upstairs and order yourself some of the best chicken nuggets ever conceived.
John SteidleMarch 5, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Favorite bar in SF. Drinks are always top notch, and the bartenders are the best you'll find anywhere.
Stephanie WuMarch 4, 2015
The low alcohol drinks are really good. They use a lot of unique amaros, liquers, and bitters. Definitely try them out!
AjayJune 30, 2013
My bartender was surprisingly nice, despite it being a busy Saturday night. The Gypsy Tan was delicious. Definitely going back to this spot.
Harriet RuffNovember 13, 2015
Kind of speakeasy stylee. Come for a drink - the cocktails are great. It gets busy early! The wait for a table is long!
Joel GillmanMay 25, 2013
Great bar! Reminds me of NYC. I loved the Grandma's Sweater and the St Elmo's Fire cocktails.
Elisabeth FrederickMarch 8, 2015
Really fun menu currently for Chinese new year. These guys are very clever. Good price range of drinks too
Jennifer BurlingtonJanuary 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great non-alcoholic drinks too among the amazing array from the Pantone menu. I hear it's because one of the owners isn't a stinker.
Becherovka VoyagerSeptember 4, 2013
Trick Dog is a hot spot for the lovers of of a good drink & a delicious meal. Get the best of both worlds when you venture out to the Mission for a lively night on the town with a Becherovka.
Megan BannisterMarch 19, 2013
The Grandma's Sweater (Pantone #787) is phenomenal - perfectly minty and refreshing. And don't be fooled by the unmarked exterior - you've found the right place.
John HaberlandMarch 9, 2014
Service and cocktails are amazing, and some of the food is creative (e.g., beef jerky with a seasoned sour cream dip).
Danny SauterJanuary 27, 2019
If you're hungry, head upstairs. The Impossible Trick Dog Burger is an impressive feat and surely one of the city's best burgers.
The Mini JohnMay 22, 2015
Awesome & interesting drinks. A lot of good food and an awesome atmosphere. Try the trick dog ;)
EaterOctober 3, 2014
Head for a drink at Trick Dog tonight and ask for Caitlin, she's been named to Food & Wine's inaugural class of Best New Mixologists. Read more
Mike DJune 7, 2016
The menu is a little obnoxious but the drinks are tasty. Don't be afraid to order a margarita
Will BertelsenJanuary 11, 2016
Been here 100+ times
New menu as of Jan 2016, get the Chupacabra it has tequila, carrot, and comes in a god damn mug.
Chris MessinaSeptember 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
No joke, all the drinks have been refreshed and are now printed on record labels. WUT. (Bring back the Pantone books!) #whoMovedMyCheese
Marco PacificoMarch 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Kitchen is open 'till 2am. The tacos will change your life. Pair with the kale salad and the Pantone to drink.
Cara HirschJanuary 28, 2013
Polar bear is really nice. St. Elmo's fire reminds me of kombucha- vinegary overtones that have me questioning whether I'm enjoying it, but i still finish the whole thing.
Chris MaddernJune 19, 2016
This spot changes themes every few months is always fun, and *always* has excellent drinks!
Michael BloomJuly 31, 2013
The bartenders make amazing cocktails! Skip the standard beer and try one (old fashion). It will be worth it!
Tom SheahanApril 25, 2013
Great cocktails --- it takes awhile to get them. Each cocktail is literally a science fair project. Worth the wait.
Melissa DagdaganOctober 28, 2014
I love that the drinks are named after San Francisco tourist spots! I had Alcatraz and the Castro Theater... Whiskey FTW!
Amy BJuly 21, 2013
Don't come here if all you want is a vodka tonic. Great cocktails. Excellent customer service. Damn good looking staff.
MatasMarch 13, 2014
It's been a while since I had such great cocktails. They are innovative, powerful, focused and well balanced. Try Libra, Aries & Leo!
Meghan McgarryApril 12, 2015
Amazing cocktails! The kale salad was to die for! Great atmosphere. But it's loud
NikoAugust 19, 2014
The menus themselves are awesome and original. Hard not to steal em...
Ryan KozielJuly 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
New menu is light years better than old... Complex and more consistent, they've set the bar high in a city full of good drink menus.
c0uPJanuary 18, 2014
The Aries (rum-based, Astrology works!) is one of the best cocktails I've had! Source: had 3 tonight.
Surface MagazineJune 14, 2016
The Bon Vivants, bartenders at Trick Dog, reimagined Uber (the iconic technology company) as the Uber Pool. Click Read more for ingredients and details. Read more
Irene MFebruary 23, 2015
Huge wonderful kale salad & cocktail menu so fantabulous you'll see stars. Too loud, but whatcha gonna do.
Rob AtkinsonAugust 2, 2015
Pretty hard to go wrong. Cocktails of any description are the name of the game. On menu or off
Rem KoningSeptember 18, 2014
Cocktail menu is ultra-creative and the bar snacks are top notch. The sutro bath is a winner.
Shirley LiuMarch 8, 2015
Get the kale salad and fries and try a bunch of their seasonal cocktails
Rachel LevyAugust 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The record drink menu is a cool concept, but kind of hard to read/navigate in the dark and crowded bar. Do yourself a favor and load the menu on your phone instead.
Bobby GeorgeDecember 28, 2014
A shot and a beer why not..the classic boilermaker is here and made with a lot of care.. Love this place.
MaxJuly 3, 2016
Cool vibe with well mixed drinks. The theme changes occasionally and makes the whole thing pretty fun.
meganSeptember 28, 2013
Skip the clever-but-annoying cocktail list and get the bartender's recommendation.
Pavan KulkarniJuly 30, 2016
Loved the Ambience. Their menu is very creative and the cocktails are amazing
Tyler SzaboFebruary 28, 2015
Busy but friendly. The other customers are social, too :)
Yasemin IkizlerDecember 1, 2015
June and April cocktails excellent. Fun to watch mixologists work and atmosphere great.
suzanne 🌶August 29, 2016
Drinks are creative and taste delicious! Clever menu too.

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