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19 Fireplaces to Cozy Up to in San Francisco Restaurants and Bars

A guide to San Francisco's warmest bar and restaurant fireplaces

by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated Nov 11, 2022, 2:35pm PST

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by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated Nov 11, 2022, 2:35pm PST

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Though it happens every year, San Francisco always seems surprised when cold and rainy weather rolls in. It’s tempting to stay home, huddled in front of a space heater, or to leave the city entirely — perhaps things will be more temperate in Marin County or Napa Valley?

Another option is to warm yourself up by drinking and dining somewhere warm and cozy. And what’s cozier than a big, roaring fireplace? The 19 restaurants and bars on this list are all heavy on the hearth — and boast menus that make leaving home worthwhile.

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Kokkari Estiatorio

Kokkari Estiatorio’s white tablecloths and oversized banquets might feel a bit stuffy on a warm day. But on a cold and wet day, its dining room is like a fine-dining featherbed. The fireplace is located in the main dining room, making the big table right in front of it the best seat in the house. Bring your friends for a feast of Greek dishes and bask in the glow.

200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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San Francisco Wine Society

The Wine Society (in the former home of Hidden Vine) has a parklet setup that closely mimics a luxe home library, complete with two fireplaces and four chandeliers. From a couch or armchair in front of the fire, diners can enjoy cheese, charcuterie, pizza pockets, and (of course) wine.

408 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Wayfare Tavern

Tyler Florence’s Wayfare Tavern has the star power of a celebrity owner to keep fans of the bold-faced name quite cozy. Or maybe that’s the restaurant’s fireplace, which does a nice job keeping the brick-lined spot warm enough to make even its chilled raw bar menu items palatable in cold weather.

558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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House of Prime Rib

With two fireplaces to choose from, the House of Prime Rib brings the heat to those drawn to its thick and tender cuts, and Yorkshire pudding. Keep an eye out for Caitlin Elliott, the restaurant’s first female carver in its 70-year history.

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1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Zeki's Bar

With a blazing fireplace and beers on tap, it’s hard to think of a reason not to go to Zeki’s. The Nob Hill neighborhood bar doesn’t serve food, but they’ll more than make up for it in drinks.

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1319 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Beacon Lounge

If you’re looking for grand hotel vibes with tall ceilings and a roaring fireplace, the Beacon Lounge is more than willing to oblige. The bar is located inside the Beacon Grand, formerly the Sir Francis Drake, with a huge hearth to sit by and sip that whiskey neat.

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450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Spruce

In Spruce’s front dining room (they call it the “Library”), patrons ask to be seated in front of the fireplace as they enjoy the award-winning restaurant’s excellent burger or fixed-price brunch.

3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Kitchen Istanbul

Kitchen Istanbul offers tables right next to its back-wall fireplace, so diners who want a solid Turkish meal and a warm, rosy glow — from something other than just wine — they should request one of those slots by calling in advance.

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349 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Park Chalet Garden Restaurant

A massive brick fireplace heats the glass-walled Park Chalet to the point of bathroom-level steaminess, a sharp pivot from the Ocean Beach breezes that blow just outside.

1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Kezar Pub

Sports fans from across the globe pack Kezar Pub some early mornings to catch matches and games played by teams overseas. That makes its fireplace especially handy, as some days it seems like San Francisco gets chilliest in the hour right before dawn.

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770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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The Little Shamrock

The Little Shamrock's fireplace is lit any time there's inclement weather, and it’s seen a lot of cold days since it opened in 1893. Cozy up with an Irish coffee and a board game for the perfect afternoon.

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807 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122

Fiorella Sunset

Fiorella’s third location in the Inner Sunset is its most ambitious: It’s the first to feature a full bar and is housed in a bi-level space with a rooftop deck and tiny bar. Stay inside to enjoy Neopolitan-style pizzas, gelato, and cocktails in a warm dining room edged by a corner wood fireplace.

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1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Fireside Bar

It’s in the name: Fireside boasts an enormous, neon-shrouded fireplace that warms patrons from the afternoon until the early hours. Enjoy a non-fussy drink with the locals and bask in the heat while it’s cold outside.

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603 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Last Call Bar

Castro neighborhood dive Last Call Bar is under new ownership, but luckily they know better than to change things up too much. Relax in the comfort of a lived-in bar, complete with retro fireplace, and enjoy the company of the locals.

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3988 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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The wooden bar and backbar at Last Call Bar in the Castro

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The Homestead

The Homestead's been in business for practically 120 years, making for a history of skullduggery and shenanigans. The bar’s age-related nicks and scratches all look positively charming when lit by the warm glow of its fireplace.

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2301 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Foreign Cinema

At this iconic restaurant and arts hub, walk down a long, dark hallway to find the glowing dining room with the kitchen at one end and the bar at the other, with a big fireplace centered between.

2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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White Cap

White Cap’s fireplace is small but mighty, attracting savvy Parkside/Outer Sunset drinkers to its back area and away from the oft-chilly front bar. With a seasonally-rotating cocktail list, it’s more than just a spot to fight the westside chill.

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3608 Taraval, San Francisco, CA 94116

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The Riptide

The Riptide rose from the ashes of a major fire and brought back its roaring fireplace, too. Grab a drink and check out the entertainment, while staying warm indoors.

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3639 Taraval, San Francisco, CA 94116

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Wild Side West

Since 1962, Wild Side West has served as a lesbian bar, a mixed-crowd Bernal Heights dive, and a place to watch the game (big or small). Drinkers keep coming back for its saloon-like vibe, which includes pool tables, a fireplace, and a backyard garden.

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424 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Kokkari Estiatorio

200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Kokkari Estiatorio’s white tablecloths and oversized banquets might feel a bit stuffy on a warm day. But on a cold and wet day, its dining room is like a fine-dining featherbed. The fireplace is located in the main dining room, making the big table right in front of it the best seat in the house. Bring your friends for a feast of Greek dishes and bask in the glow.

200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

San Francisco Wine Society

408 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111

The Wine Society (in the former home of Hidden Vine) has a parklet setup that closely mimics a luxe home library, complete with two fireplaces and four chandeliers. From a couch or armchair in front of the fire, diners can enjoy cheese, charcuterie, pizza pockets, and (of course) wine.

408 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

Wayfare Tavern

558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Tyler Florence’s Wayfare Tavern has the star power of a celebrity owner to keep fans of the bold-faced name quite cozy. Or maybe that’s the restaurant’s fireplace, which does a nice job keeping the brick-lined spot warm enough to make even its chilled raw bar menu items palatable in cold weather.

558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Wayfare Tavern (@wayfaretavern)

House of Prime Rib

1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

With two fireplaces to choose from, the House of Prime Rib brings the heat to those drawn to its thick and tender cuts, and Yorkshire pudding. Keep an eye out for Caitlin Elliott, the restaurant’s first female carver in its 70-year history.

Open in Google Maps

1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit Website

Zeki's Bar

1319 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

With a blazing fireplace and beers on tap, it’s hard to think of a reason not to go to Zeki’s. The Nob Hill neighborhood bar doesn’t serve food, but they’ll more than make up for it in drinks.

Open in Google Maps

1319 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Zeki's Bar (@zekisbar)

Beacon Lounge

450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

If you’re looking for grand hotel vibes with tall ceilings and a roaring fireplace, the Beacon Lounge is more than willing to oblige. The bar is located inside the Beacon Grand, formerly the Sir Francis Drake, with a huge hearth to sit by and sip that whiskey neat.

Open in Google Maps

450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Beacon Grand (@beacongrand)

Spruce

3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118

In Spruce’s front dining room (they call it the “Library”), patrons ask to be seated in front of the fireplace as they enjoy the award-winning restaurant’s excellent burger or fixed-price brunch.

3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Visit Website

Kitchen Istanbul

349 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Kitchen Istanbul offers tables right next to its back-wall fireplace, so diners who want a solid Turkish meal and a warm, rosy glow — from something other than just wine — they should request one of those slots by calling in advance.

Open in Google Maps

349 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Visit Website

Park Chalet Garden Restaurant

1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

A massive brick fireplace heats the glass-walled Park Chalet to the point of bathroom-level steaminess, a sharp pivot from the Ocean Beach breezes that blow just outside.

1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

Visit Website

Kezar Pub

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Sports fans from across the globe pack Kezar Pub some early mornings to catch matches and games played by teams overseas. That makes its fireplace especially handy, as some days it seems like San Francisco gets chilliest in the hour right before dawn.

Open in Google Maps

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Kezar Pub (@kezarpub)

The Little Shamrock

807 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122

The Little Shamrock's fireplace is lit any time there's inclement weather, and it’s seen a lot of cold days since it opened in 1893. Cozy up with an Irish coffee and a board game for the perfect afternoon.

Open in Google Maps

807 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122

Fiorella Sunset

1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Fiorella’s third location in the Inner Sunset is its most ambitious: It’s the first to feature a full bar and is housed in a bi-level space with a rooftop deck and tiny bar. Stay inside to enjoy Neopolitan-style pizzas, gelato, and cocktails in a warm dining room edged by a corner wood fireplace.

Open in Google Maps

1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Fireside Bar

603 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

It’s in the name: Fireside boasts an enormous, neon-shrouded fireplace that warms patrons from the afternoon until the early hours. Enjoy a non-fussy drink with the locals and bask in the heat while it’s cold outside.

Open in Google Maps

603 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Last Call Bar

3988 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Castro neighborhood dive Last Call Bar is under new ownership, but luckily they know better than to change things up too much. Relax in the comfort of a lived-in bar, complete with retro fireplace, and enjoy the company of the locals.

Open in Google Maps

3988 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Visit Website

The wooden bar and backbar at Last Call Bar in the Castro

The Homestead

2301 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The Homestead's been in business for practically 120 years, making for a history of skullduggery and shenanigans. The bar’s age-related nicks and scratches all look positively charming when lit by the warm glow of its fireplace.

Open in Google Maps

2301 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

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Foreign Cinema

2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

At this iconic restaurant and arts hub, walk down a long, dark hallway to find the glowing dining room with the kitchen at one end and the bar at the other, with a big fireplace centered between.

2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Foreign Cinema (@foreigncinemasf)

White Cap

3608 Taraval, San Francisco, CA 94116

White Cap’s fireplace is small but mighty, attracting savvy Parkside/Outer Sunset drinkers to its back area and away from the oft-chilly front bar. With a seasonally-rotating cocktail list, it’s more than just a spot to fight the westside chill.

Open in Google Maps

3608 Taraval, San Francisco, CA 94116

Visit Website

The Riptide

3639 Taraval, San Francisco, CA 94116

The Riptide rose from the ashes of a major fire and brought back its roaring fireplace, too. Grab a drink and check out the entertainment, while staying warm indoors.

Open in Google Maps

3639 Taraval, San Francisco, CA 94116

Visit Website

Wild Side West

424 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Since 1962, Wild Side West has served as a lesbian bar, a mixed-crowd Bernal Heights dive, and a place to watch the game (big or small). Drinkers keep coming back for its saloon-like vibe, which includes pool tables, a fireplace, and a backyard garden.

Open in Google Maps

424 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

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