For a restaurant touting over 100 years of service, one definitely wouldn't expect subpar food. Though not exceptional good, The Fly Trap with its prime location in FiDi is a great spot for impromptu company dinners or happy hour drinks. My team came here to celebrate the commencement of our semiannual planning. It took quite a while for us to place our orders; in fact, our sister team finished their meals before our waitress took our orders. We had a few small dishes to share, namely, the calamari and roasted beets which were all pretty good but hard to mess up. I had the grilled salmon as a main which left no lasting impressions and was far from noteworthy. It was nice of them to comp our desserts, the reason for my extra star. In sum, the Flytrap is decent not spectacular but if you're seeking a gastronomic paradise at a company dinner, then I really don't know what to tell you. read more

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Rigatoni was 10/10. Truffle fries were great and tasty. Loved the roasted Brussels. Ambiance and service was stellar read more

The Fly Trap - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance is amazing but the food is even better. Ordered the ribeye entree and brussel appetizer. Both were absolutely delicious! read more

The Fly Trap - Patio seating - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good! Highly recommend the gnocchi and Brussels sprouts. For desserts, would recommend bread pudding and cheesecake. Bread pudding was warm and the ice cream on top made it sooo delicious. read more

The Fly Trap - Crème brûlée, Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse, and Warm Bread Pudding - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cool spot right around the corner from the office, how have I never been here before? Pretty good conversation and pretty cool ambiance. Some of my colleagues and I went here for a couple drinks, pretty good cocktails! I had a Dracula's Blood and one of the Passionfruit Margaritas. Not bad for a few drinks, but not a place to get totally wasted at. Just an fyi. Didn't try the food though or HH food. read more

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ordered the rigatoni and the slow-cooked beef bolognese sauce was rich, comforting, and perfectly savory.

Came across this place on the way home from work one day, i gotta say yhe french fries and brussel sprouts here are really good, and so are the drinks! The burger was good but it was so juicy the bottom bun was half mush when i got it. The waitress was super nice and accomidating with the limitations where i can sit. Overall its great and i cant wait to come back with my fiancee! read more

The Fly Trap - Burger and fries! - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dining spot with unique decor and personality. Feels like you are inside a rustic alleyway with brick walls and plants hanging from the ceiling. There's eclectic art all around. Food and service was great. Can get cold if you sit outside, but there are some powerful heaters at each table. Had to switch it off occasionally because it got too hot. Grilled ribeye: 8/10 Steak was very juicy and flavorful. On the tougher side. Came with soft potatoes and carrots. Baked brie: 8/10 Warm and creamy cheese dip. Great with the toasted bread but also served as a repurposed dip for our other dish's potatoes and carrots. Tiramisu: 7/10 Nice presentation with flower petals and mint leaf. Cake was soaked in a rich creamy coffee flavor. Did taste pretty sweet. Overall a fun restaurant. Would recommend for the vibes. read more

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Here had a very pleasant dinner. The meal was delicious and the environment was peaceful and serene

Loved the look and feel of this spot. The entrance aesthetics give off a European vibe and the inside is cozy and elegant. They have a handful of great cocktail options with food to pair. A little steep on prices but what you expect for a spot that doesn't do Happy Hour. No suggestive for a large group, but accommodates decent size parties with their high top tables and a few large half booths. read more

The Fly Trap - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The outdoor seating caught my attention first and heaters made it comfortable even in the evening. Ordered a couple of small plates and everything tasted fresh, especially the shrimp. read more

I love going to the Fly Trap after a Giants game for dinner or just to have a fancy cocktail for the heck of it. The bartenders and servers are always incredibly nice and accommodating. Last night I visited for a traditional victory old fashioned and tried their risotto. The risotto was creamy and the shrimp cooked well. The first place I tried an old fashioned was the Fly Trap and honestly it is one of the best places to make it properly. They don't make a solo diner feel any less than a diner with a date or group. If you're in the neighborhood I highly recommend visiting the Fly Trap for a late afternoon drink or early evening dinner. read more

The Fly Trap - Old Fashioned - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute little spot for friends, date night, or a small group. I enjoy ordering a few small plates and sharing while sipping on the watermelon margarita. Service was okay. The food is good. The baked goat cheese is a must! read more

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The menu had interesting options, and the food was decent, though I expected a bit more flavor for the price. Service was friendly, but it took a little longer than I hoped to get our dishes. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, which is nice for a relaxed meal. It wasn't a bad experience. read more

he staff were welcoming and made good recommendations, which I appreciated. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality of the food and the unique experience made it worth trying. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. read more

Rating this place 5 stars based on their happy hour. Happy hour is ALL DAY on Saturdays. Well drinks, house wine and some appetizers are all $2 off regular price. Drinks: Gin & Tonic was $8. Simple well drink, hard to mess up. Also got the Passionfruit Margarita ($15) and Hani's Inferno ($14). Hani's inferno had a nice spicy kick to the drink which I really enjoyed. Food: Fries ($8) were well seasoned and came in a big serving. Buffalo wings ($12) came with 6 pcs. The wings were juicy and were costed in a nice tangy sauce. Calamari ($10) was also good but probably my least favorite to the other two dishes. Ambiance:. The inside is upscale and has a high-end touch to it. I sat outside where there's a small and narrow hallway with a few tables. The outdoor area is roofed and covered which came in handy since it started to drizzle a bit. There's also an overhead heater lamp which came in super helpful. Service: Server was super friendly. She did get our order wrong with drinks but she was super apologetic about it and it resulted in a free extra drink. Other than that, food came fairly quick and she made sure to check up on our tables several times. Overall a great experience and I can see this becoming my regular spot for happy hour. read more

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We came here for dinner and had fantastic food, delicious drinks, and a great experience with all of the staff. We ordered the salmon and roasted chicken dishes, and they were even better than expected. Our drinks were the best part (Velventeen Rabbit & Spa H2O), they were beautiful and so flavorful. read more

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It's the worst restaurant in the area. Not coming back here. At some point, the waiter kicked us out and kept rushing us (group of 5). Food is average. At the end, she asked us/you know tips are not included - hint - don't forget to add them... But even that is not the problem. RATS running on the patio are not fun! I understand it's SF, but fix the goddamn problem! read more

I had great food at Fly Trap last time I visited. I had such fond memories that it was a must visit for me this time. Unfortunately the food changed, maybe the owner changed as well. We had Mediterranean food last time, and now American food was on the menu. To make matters worse, only the brunch menu was available, so our choices were limited. The service and food were mediocre. We ordered: 3*Roasted Beets salad included chickpeas, pickled onion, mint, bread crumbs, goat cheese, and pomegranate vinaigrette：standard. 3*Baked Goat Cheese pesto, sun-dried tomato, pine nuts, crostini: a bit salty 3*Grilled Chicken Sandwich lettuce, tomato, onion, swiss cheese, thousand island, mixed greens bacon: per normal 3*Fly Trap Cheese Burger french fries, bacon: juicy and good read more

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The food, service and ambiance were all amazing! It was fast and friendly we can't wait to go back... we sat outside it was so nice the decor was nice we enjoyed it all. read more

Super cute restaurant and also one of the oldest restaurants in the city. I came here with my mom a few days back for dinner on a Friday night. I really do like the vibe of the restaurant, it's very laid back and super chill. The food here is great honestly. We ordered the baked goat cheese and it was so delicious. The whole favour profile of the cheese with sun dried tomatoes and pesto tasted out of the world. For the main dish we got ourselves a 1/2 roasted chicken. The tender was tender and the juicy, perfectly cooked. I absolutely loved the mushroom sauce on top of the chicken and the potatoes. The meal was so flavourful and delicious. For drinks I got their Bellini, their Bellini was really nice. One advice would be to work on their cocktail menu since it has very limited drinks. We got a warm bread pudding for the dessert which was above average but nothing great. Overall, I loved having dinner here and would come back for the food again. read more

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patio out back is beautiful with all the vines and lights. baked goat cheese was insane. ribeye was cooked right.

the meatballs came in this sweet and tangy pomegranate sauce that was so good. good spot for a date or a solid dinner before a show.

pistachio meatballs were great, sweet and savory sauce. sat on the back patio with the heat lamps and my dog. service was friendly. cool old spot with a lot of history. read more

Awful food and cocktails . Do yourself a favor and order pizza at home or raid the hotel minibar

The place is super cute. Love the outdoor space along side of building and each table has its own heat lamp. The risotto was tasty and paired it with Pinot Noir, yum. The arancinis weren't that good, only ate 1, left 2. Service was OK. My server was nice but never once asked how anything was, especially since she picked my order and saw food left on plate. read more

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Connected with a few colleagues for dinner here and it was the first time for all of us. The inside of the restaurant has a very comfortable feeling and the staff was really great and took fantastic care of us throughout our time there. The only issue for me was the food. The brussel sprouts tasted burnt. Now the menu does say "Fried Brussel Sprouts" but I was not expecting burnt. The chicken skewer was a little tasteless. And my grilled ribeye was one of the most paper thin ribeyes that I have ever had put before me. They should just call it skirt steak. Along with it came some flavor-less potatoes and carrots. Dessert saved the day because the bread pudding was awesome. So the big takeaway is the staff is 5 stars and the food is 2. Overall, there are so many other great restaurants in the area hard pressed to recommend this spot or give it a 2nd chance. read more

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This exceeded my expectations! We pass by this restaurant a lot on the way to/from the bus and the m a g i c a l alleyway always intrigued us. Little did we know that this is one of the oldest restaurants in SF and its right here practically in our backyard. Highly recommend: - Ribeye (medium rare) - it is so juicy and flavorful - Pork ribs - it almost tastes like chinese ribs from dim sum places - Fries - Beer battered to golden crispness Would pass on: - Acme bread appetizer - We LOVE a good acme bread but the brad they chose was just a small baguette and it was reheated to be too crispy. We wanted a more bigger bread thats fresh and soft on inside. The butter was also a bit sour? Kinda weird. Ambiance is so nice though, super romantics and feels like an alleyway to another world. read more

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Came in last night at 9:45pm. Sat at the bar where only a couple of people were sitting. Bartender walked away as if he didn't see us and came back a few mins later and said something to the effect that they were done. No "sorry we're closed" or anything. I looked at my watch and it said 9:50pm and then looked at their hours and it said they close at 10:00pm. I get it they're about to close but it's a bar establishment in SF on a Sat night. Could have at least offered my wife and I one drink which is actually all we wanted. I know this place as it's been here for years but the bartender's attitude was horrible. Not coming back. read more

the steak frites was perfect, steak was cooked right and the fries were crispy and well salted. our server was a pro, kept the wine coming and had great timing. old school spot with that classic red leather booth vibe, feels like a time capsule. read more

The photos on Yelp are misleading--they no longer serve most (if not all) of the dishes shown. Chicken Skewer: 0/5 Large chunks of chicken were both burnt and undercooked--not sure how that's even possible. Tough and hard to chew. Ribeye: 3/5 It was okay, nothing special. read more

I loved the alley seating. It's intimate and cute! Drinks are delicious. I had a couple of appetizers but they were on the small side. They were still tasty and went down easy with tasty cocktails. I will say the service is top notch. It's a must for a cozy night out. read more

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This place is a gem! We've been twice and never had anything we didn't love. All the appetizers are awesome, cocktails are excellent. Bartenders Shannon and Vayln are A+... Prices are very fair, signature cocktails are $14-$15 which are easily $18 at places like this. The food and drink menu is seasonal, can't wait to go back for the fall selection read more

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Lovely place for team dinner! The ambience was good and service was good! Recommend reservations during peak dinner time. The portion size was decent. The meat was perfectly cooked. Only complaint is for the bread pudding with berries where berries were non-existent (vs my previous visit), clearly inflation adjusted lol read more

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I scheduled a staff dinner here recently and really enjoyed the experience. Food, service, vibe were all on par and would definitely recommend for a casual business dinner. There is a reason why this is an SF dining institution. read more

Our waitress seemed annoyed with us and I have no idea what we did to provoke her. The place is cute and it was poppin' on a Friday night. Their QR code was on a miniature table with a drawer you can open, super cute. The drinks were strong and in nice glasses. The apps were the bomb! We had calamari, brussel sprouts and fries. We were either really hungry or they were that good because we killed everything. I ordered the 1/2 chicken plate which came with kale and mushroom sauce. I'm not a huge fan of kale but the way they sauteed these were really good. The mushroom sauce on the chicken was good too. My friend ordered the linguini clams and it looks better than it tasted. The noodles had no sauce. Like literally tasted just like olive oil and some chili as it had a nice kick to it. We wish they would've done a white wine with cream sauce. I ended up finishing the plate for her haha. We were reeled in by some photos of food that no longer was on the menu so we assumed their menu changes every so often. Not sure if this would be our first place to come back to, but maybe. read more

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I was looking for someone place close and near by to grab a bite to eat. I came upon this place but they were close for Sunday. So glad I came back. It was plenty of seats when I entered but because lively during te course of the night. The decor was eclectic yet old school Havana. The menu has enough variety for everyone, my waitress Tricia was just amazing and friendly. The runners were so helpful, they even packed my food up for me, which was a nice touch as most restaurants just been you the boxes to do yourself. Tricia offered great recommendations. The portions are big enough that you will definitely take a too go plate. I ordered a glass of wine. Green salad with blue cheese, almonds, onions and a delicious vinaigrette. The chicken skewers were delicious and to die for they were so tender. I had the ribeye, I ordered it rare but it came out cold. As you can see the butter didn't even melt so it must have just been sitting there. Potato's were delicious. Carrots I could have done without. Ended my evening with a cocktail named the tongue teaser substitute with Vodka and the bread pudding that came out so warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was so good. I'm thinking of coming back for a second night. read more

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Super cute spot in SF. One of the oldest bars/restaurants in the city. We only came for cocktails, but they had a really interesting (in a GOOD way!) selection of cocktails, and they were GOOD. I loved the alley seating with the lighting. So cozy and charming. The two drinks we ordered we a Hani's Inferno and, for the life of me, I can't remember the other one but it had a little lollipop in it that added some sweetener. It was fun! I look forward to returning and trying food and another cocktail. read more

The Fly Trap - Hani's Inferno & I can't remember the other...Maybe a Tongue Teaser, Maybe a Jessica Rabbit, and maybe the Cabana Boy. It was good though. - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance: Cute/Romantic/Semi Casual Seating: Indoor + Outdoor seating available Service: Great Our waitress knew the menu inside and out. Even when it came to food substitutions she knew how to work with our order and still have great meals. In addition, she suggested the best items from the menu. The half chicken was juicy, tender, and flavorful. It came with a side of potatoes. The Grilled ribeye was by far my favorite. The steak was cooked perfectly (chef's recommended choice of cooking), and came with a side of carrot fries. The fries are a must and their Rigatoni was great as well. I would definitely be going back and would order all again. Food: Delicious! Overall everything we ordered was superb. Covid Care: You need to show proof of Vaccine Show ID and Vaccination card Parking: Street We walked since we knew parking was difficult to f read more

The Fly Trap - 1/2 Chicken - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The combination of really good food and excellent service put this over the top and made the Fly Trap a 5 star experience for our group. To start, we got several drinks from the cocktail menu. I got the Spa H20 with gin, which had a refreshing taste that cleansed my palate after each bite of food. We moved on to appetizers - we got many orders of fries. The fries were the perfect level of crispy and the sauce they provided on the side was the perfect taste to complement the fries. Our group could not stop ordering the fries because of how good they were. We also got the fried Brussels sprouts which were seasoned perfectly and came with crispy morsels of bacon. Finally, we also ordered the smoked trout which came in a noodle like dish that had a nice tangy taste to it. For entrees, I specifically ordered the house made gnocchi, a vegetarian dish. It was delicious - it came with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and garlic - and was an ideal amount of food for me. I finished the dish feeling satiated but not too bloated. For desserts, the table split a couple of chocolate mousse and crème brûlée dishes, both of which were fantastic. The mousse was especially sweet, but a quick sip of water was enough to leave me wanting more! Finally, the final aspect of our experience that pushed this from 4 stars to 5 stars was our waiter. Our waiter was polite and extremely helpful at every step of the way. He was able to provide one of our Gluten Free friends a cheat sheet of what was good and what wasn't which made my friends experience much more convenient. He was able to provide good drink recommendations and ensured all of our needs were met swiftly. The specific things that really pushed this to 5 stars were the service, the crispness of the fries (seriously), how good the entrees were rating among my friends, and the how tasty the desserts were. read more

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