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    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Lauren F.

    We made a reservation in advance and that got us seated upstairs, where you can also dine but it's fine to only order drinks. The bar is downstairs and you walk through it and up the stairs to get to the upstairs dining area. The restrooms are back downstairs so keep that in mind. At the door, you show your ID before you enter. The server was really helpful and friendly. We perused the menu, which was a book of photographs, with great descriptions of the drinks and the photos of San Francisco culture. It was hard to choose only one drink because they all had interesting ingredients. The ice in my drink had words inscribed in it. That was really cool (literally); I've never seen that effect before in a cocktail. The drinks were nice and if you don't want a cocktail, they also have root beer, beer and wine. The table next to us ordered the kale salad and it was piled high so we had to order that too but we got it to go, along with the fries, which were delicious.

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    Cady D.

    Trick Dog was ranked #100 on 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars. We liked it here so much we came back twice during our trip in SF. For drinks we ordered the Oaxacan Carnival, SoMa, Urban Canine and Trick Dog. My favorite was the Oaxacan cocktail, and it's what I got again when we came back the second time. For food we ordered bao buns, french fries, cauliflower, and the trick nuggets. The nuggets were so good and crispy I ordered them again when we came back. The only downside is the space is a bit small and it can get crowded. The service was also slow at times and was difficult to get the attention of the bartenders, but the drinks and food made up for it. And even though it was crowded, it felt fun and I loved the music they were playing. The menu design being like a photography book was also really cool, and my boyfriend even bought one to keep.

    Kyle D.

    Drinks are great as always. One of the bartenders was unnecessarily rude to me (it was 4:05pm) and that really soured my experience after being a fan of Trick Dog for years. Not coming back until the aggression subsides. Saturday afternoons aren't meant for unwarranted passive aggressive service.

    Kale Salad. So good, 10/10!
    Kristal H.

    This place is AMAZING - 10/10! Not only did all of the drinks taste great, they were also really cool looking. We ordered the Ocean Park, Dolores, SoMa, and Oaxaca Carnaval. The bartender was great - we didn't know what to order and she was super helpful. For food... where do I even begin? The Famous Kale Salad - I now understand why it's famous. So freaking good! It's a big portion, but it was so good we ate the whole thing. We also ordered the Trick Nuggets and the Mission Dog. The nuggets were good but nothing extraordinary. But the Mission Dog - OUT OF THIS WORLD FANTASTIC! The bar has both indoor and outdoor seating, we sat at the bar. Their menu is super cute - it has pictures of San Francisco for each menu item, and you can actually purchase the menu. We did! Definitely coming back.

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    Kaho L.

    This is a world famous SF institution that's definitely worth a visit. Their cocktails are creative and one of a kind. Be sure to read through them all and don't be afraid to ask for recommendations, as there could be some that aren't to your taste. And don't sleep on their food, which can be quite hearty and delicious. This place can be quite busy, so be patient for a good seat.

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    Linda Y.

    Absolutely love the creativity and energy behind this bar. Trick dog changes up their menu every half year, and they go all out with the concept. I went recently and the theme is Meet Me in the City (photography + cocktails) and I felt like I was perusing a photography book when looking at the menu. Pictured below was their circus theme from last year. There's always a cocktail or two that I like, and they have a good range from classics to creative twists. The chicken nuggets are also delicious lol. There are two floors in this bar, with a chill dining area on top and more of a normal bar / loud music scenario on the bottom. Love that you can pick your vibe and run with it (although the dining area does close after a certain hour). Drinks are pretty fast even when it's busy, and overall a good time

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    Rick T.

    Revolving, inventive cocktail menu. Always enjoy the theme of the drinks and menu. Their bar bites are surprisingly very tasty...the nuggets, burger and kale salad are solid. Dog friendly as well!

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    Vicky L.

    Trick dog is a great local bar especially for after work drinks. I can't speak too much to the cocktails but I've gotten wine and beer here. This time tried the pickle beer, I love pickles so this one wa really interesting. They also have a selection of food which is great, all their sandwiches are on hot dog buns so it's kinda funny! But this place is definitely on the pricier side. It's also pretty frequently super packed at times I can't really stay long because people are legit shoulder to shoulder. I mean no fault of the bars that just shows it's popular but definitely not a place to chill and chat since it's so busy.

    Sam R.

    I used to love this spot, I've enjoyed my cocktails although they are $20. The service is just awful. Waited ~20 minutes while the bartender looked through me as if I was an invisible. Ordered my drink and I tried to also ask for fries. As I said, may I also get some fr-- the bartender held up 2 fingers cutting me off and said "I'm not taking any more orders right now" and then took someone else's drink order. It was wild. I've had rude service from this same bartender repeatedly so I won't be back. Lost resort down the block has the most friendly staff!

    Melissa M.

    After hearing so many rave reviews of this place, I'm truly disappointed with my experience. I love the quirky menus and the neighborhood the restaurant sits in. But where Trick Dog fell flat for me, was the service. It was extremely hard to order as the bar gets very rowdy and bartenders take their time making drinks. I'm especially disappointed that the bartender failed to mention that one of our drinks was non-alcoholic. It was in the fine print of the menu, and I only noticed when I went back to admire how beautiful the menu was. Extremely disappointed that I wasn't given a heads up, given that the drink costs the same, and are highly overpriced.

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    Nicole C.

    My crew and I wanted to find a bar nearby and I found Trick Dog open until 2AM! Their kitchen was still open until midnight so we wanted to grab food as well! It's almost like a club but a bar too. The music they were playing 11/29 was popping with a lot of throwbacks (Alice Deejay, Venga Boys). The bar is pretty intimate and not really good for groups but lucky we were only a group of 3 and found space at the bar. The drinks are super unique (see photo). Not overly sweet and the alcohol isn't too harsh. Once midnight hit, the bar announced it was one of the bartender's birthdays! Pacho?? So wholesome to see the workers announce this and the whole bar sang happy birthday to him. What a cool community Trick Dog has created! The vibes are chill and I would recommend if you're in the area! I'd love to come back to try the famous kale salad though haha

    Nathalie T.

    We stopped here for a quick drink on the way to dinner! The menu was so fun and had a lot of Asian inspiration. We needed a pick me up so we went for their version of espresso martini! We couldn't stop talking about the ube foam! Super fun. Did not need a reservation and was able to order at the bar. Bartenders were super friendly. Music was good too!

    Michelle K.

    I've given this restaurant many tries over the last several years, and honestly, it's always fell short. Normally it's super crowded, like shoulder to shoulder. The ambiance is pretty rough BUT the bar tenders are all great and very attentive. They do their job well, this review has NOTHING to do about them. It's more about the drinks Although I've never had the food there, the drinks are ... okay. They are really pricy (~20$) and For a 20$ drink I'd expect more. We had an ube drink and some kind of tequila drink? It was sour and the ube drink was something i could make at home. TLDR not my favorite place for a drink, go around the corner for better drinks at true laurel. But it was Monday night and we were out of options soo yeah

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    Ask the Community - Trick Dog

    Anyone know what time their reservations open each day on Resy?

    Does this place require you to show a vaccination card?

    not anymore in 2023

    Are they open again as a normal cocktail bar or what? Lmk Becuase they have no interest in answering their phone or updating their website

    Trick Dog is back open in its original form and now with the Quik Dog Parklet outside!

    Hi! I wonder if you could share the best time on Friday night to get seated without a huge wait line? Thanks in advance!…

    Before 4:30 pm

    Is there a happy hour?

    Hi. We like to think that all the hours are happy. But more to the point, no.

    What time does do y'all stop serving food?

    Hi. We do last call for food at 1:30 every day. TD.

    When is happy hour?

    There is no happy hour. Or, looking at it as an optimist, happy hour is 3pm - 2am seven days a week.

    Is the food better than the drinks here?

    In my opinion, the food is equally as good as the drinks. The kale salad is especially memorable.

    Can you bring your dog to Trick Dog?

    Not sure what the official rule is, but I saw a woman holding her dog in the bar this evening. It was crowded. I wouldn't advise bringing a dog here unless you want to hold it the entire time.

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