Planning a trip to San Francisco?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Trick Dog
Cocktail Bar$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and Bon Appetit Magazine 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)
273 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- cocktails
- kale salad
- trendy
- good for dates
- pantone color
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Doug de WetJuly 24, 2016Great all around fun vibe: bartenders are friendly and skilled, excellent classic cocktails, creative, well-balanced original cocktails, clever menu presentation, and good music. 👍👍
Awesome cocktails. Best when it is not so crowdy, which it easily gets on weekend nights. They make new themed menus each month and is ranked #35 of Worlds best cocktail bars: http://bit.ly/2gNmnWP
Jag FirerwalkerSeptember 21, 2018Damn that kale salad is good. It is for a family of 4 but it is so worth it. If you can't finish it, make some friends on the table over and share. Get it. Also Impossible burger...arghhh- AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Trick Dog delivers great cocktails based around the Pantone color chart. Clever, as are the drinks with names like Razzle Dazzle and Vintage Photo, along with great bar food. Read more
Nichanan KesonpatSeptember 6, 2016Inventive menu presentation and the drinks I've tried are very creative and well balanced. My favorite from the current menu (Q3 '16) is I like Ike- try the fries also..pretty filling
StephanySeptember 9, 2018Come here often as the menus changes with the season. Can get loud on the weekends so head upstairs for a bite with your cocktails. Central Kitchen is next door but likely needs reservations.
Joey CombsApril 23, 2016The staff are phenomenally professional and are so nice, even when the bar is packed. Opt for a classic cocktail like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour. You won't be disappointed.
Trick Dog serves some of the most novel and inventive cocktails in the city. The menu changes every quarter or so and each one has a new theme and format; a record binder, a horoscope wheel, etc.
Lucero ViktoriaMay 3, 2015there's some serious magic going on behind the bar here. all the items I've tried off the cocktail menu are solid (#4 is my favorite!), and the bartenders have no problem getting creative either!
Go off menu these guys are absolute professionals. They make a fantastic White Negroni & Vesper. The nuggets are my favorite bite as they come with three dipping sauces. Get there early to beat crowds
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014Dear Josh (Harris) and Scott (Baird), Thank you for opening the coolest spot with amazing cocktails so we can spend our time waiting for a table at Flour + Water in the best way possible.
Benjamin GrønvoldMarch 15, 2017Very creative, skilled and nice bartenders. It's worth going just to see their menu. I had a Bigfoot and I'll be back for more
Shagun AulakhJanuary 16, 2015Fantastic cocktails, eclectic food. #10 cocktail was delish..tequila was smooth and flavor was citrus and crisp. Kale salad is good but big. Ceviche was perfect
- Everything is meticulously thought out, from the Pantone color scheme and record-album menus to the innovative drinks to the inventive bar food. Grab a bottled beverage (we like the buttermilk punch).
Michael TiffanyAugust 12, 2017Killer bar program with a top notch staff that has the respect of all the other A-level joints in town. On a slow night, make some new friends by coming in with a boomerang 🎅- Blake SuharJuly 20, 2018Best cocktail spot I've been to in a long time, without question. Helpful & friendly staff. I got the Jardiniere, which was a perfect balance between sweet & smokey.
Brad TJuly 27, 2013Cool new menu. Great new drinks. Just flip and pick. Can't go wrong with any of them...and even if you do you're still drinking. Cheers!
Vic ZaudDecember 17, 2014Drink menu changes monthly now. Incredible drinks. Latest for me is the Golden Fire hydrant. Tequilas and more. Try the Trick Dog hamburger!
- Shagun AulakhJanuary 16, 2015The have great cocktails and an interesting eclectic menu. I got the #10 cocktail..tequila very mild and citrusy. Kale salad is good, but a big portion, ceviche is just right
Kait GaissMay 13, 20163 things to love about this place: the menus, the cocktails, and the french fries. Would prefer to sit down upstairs the next time I come here, the scene below can be judgmental / not all that chill.
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014Order brilliant bar food—the signature Trick Dog of ground chuck and brisket with saucy fixings on a buttered hot-dog bun; radishes with Campari butter and smoked Maldon sea salt. Read more
Nathan WrightMay 30, 2017Stopped here after dinner on a business trip. Trick Dog was highly recommended by a friend who lives in SF. Loved the warm, fun vibe & inventive cocktails. Warning: they make 'em strong - watch out!
Alex StrausAugust 18, 2013The Atlantico Rum here is really good. So is the Ocho tequila. So is the evil woman cocktail. So is the Pierde Almas Mezcal. Drink that and have a high life w mathias and I promise you'll thank me
My pick for coolest cocktail spot in SF. Great to visit in the early afternoon on the weekend for a couple of casual drinks.
Jinnie LNovember 3, 2014yummy drinks :) drink menu changes every 6 months.. this place has a great vibe. get craklins & scotch egg. try painted ladies, lombard street, alcatraz, n cliff house♥yum yum ~
Errol JacksonJanuary 21, 2017OMGeeeeeyaahh!! Great ambience and cool concept. Try the kale salad and all the cocktails. This place is a must 😃😃😜
Jessica RaeSeptember 3, 2013Fan through a Pantone color swatch menu of original cocktails, impeccably made, and chow on winning food (Peruvian popcorn or Fernet ice cream?) Just get there at early to avoid the crowds.
Cass GrimmJuly 31, 2017Cute concept, fun rotating menu. They had a dr. Seuss themed menu and a hot dog that was actually a tasty burger
Say hi to kenny, the greatest doorman in the world, and order your cocktails by number (#6 💞) but be warned this place gets busy and you might have to wait a while for your drink.
Favorite place to get a cocktail. Love their seasonal menus and drinks, so creative and clever and the drinks are always amazing!
Rodrigo DaviesAugust 13, 2013These guys are legit. Crowded place but superb bartenders who are fast and friendly. Rare instance of a popular place that lives up to the hype. Also the rice plate is very tasty.
Julia MaJuly 18, 2013Trendy bar with tasty cocktails. Perfect amount of people on Wednesday nights but probably too crowded on weekends. Cocktails are a bit expensive at $12.
Katherine M.July 16, 2014Artisanal seasonal cocktails; the menu changes once every few months and is themed. Drinks can be hit or miss but are always creative. Try to avoid peak weekend hours because it gets quite crowded.
If you're a glutard, get the rice plate, kale salad, and thrice cooked fries. Oh and ride that heatwave cocktail. 2 top is the way to go and not wait an eternity.
Very attentive and friendly bartenders. The pantone menu is gone, they aren't serving any of the cool drinks all the tips mention. But the drinks they are serving are great!
Bryant PalmerApril 22, 2014Order the cauliflower. And the beef tartare. And the Trick dog. And drinks. Also dessert. All outstanding.
Becherovka VoyagerSeptember 4, 2013Trick 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.
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.
Melissa EApril 10, 2016The rotating cocktail menu is very cool. I was there with the Top Secret menu and loved the Area 51. The presentation was spectacular.
Mina RJune 27, 2013Kale salad is huge and amazing. Fries are solid but heavy. Skip the minimal style. Straw hat and grandma's sweater are great complements. Light and refreshing cocktails.
Lindsey KimJune 14, 2016Top notch craft cocktails. The "top secret" menu is super clever. Snack on the short rib tacos and chicken nuggets!
Andrew LaymanDecember 23, 2017Food and cocktails are top notch. Get the fries fully loaded with special toppings.
Kevin RipperMay 26, 2015The drinks change every once in a while, the bartenders are very helpful, and they really pay a great attention to their craft. Lovely place
1,190 Photos
Foursquare © 2025 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Closed until 3:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 471-2999
View menu on http://www.trickdogbar.com/menus
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
Places inside Trick Dog
You might also like
- 8.7
"Lower-key than the newer cocktail revival places in the city, Rye unassumingly delivers consistent quality in a cool setting with an absolute minimum of pomp. Great to relax after work on off nights."
Jonathan Ragan-Kelley - 9.1
"Delicious cocktails and fancy bar food with friendly waiters. My fave is the Gin & Celery - refreshing and not sweet, it’s like a modern pimms cup."
Marissa C
- 8.1
"Great new little spot. Delicious drinks, perfect for an after work happy hour spot."
Adrienne Olds
Places people like to go after Trick Dog
Appears on 2,144 lists
Created by Foursquare Swarm
50 items • 1,907 followers
Bon Appétit City Guide to San Francisco
Created by Bon Appetit Magazine
23 items • 146 followers
Created by Bill Couch
196 items • 561 followers