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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

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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

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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.

San Francisco Wine Society

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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.

Wayfare Tavern

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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.

House of Prime Rib

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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.

Zeki's Bar

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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.

Beacon Lounge

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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.

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.

Kitchen Istanbul

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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.

Park Chalet Garden Restaurant

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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.

Park Chalet

Kezar Pub

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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.

The Little Shamrock

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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.

The Little Shamrock

Fiorella Sunset

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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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Fireside Bar

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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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Last Call Bar

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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.

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

The Homestead

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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.

Foreign Cinema

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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.

White Cap

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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.

The Riptide

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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.

Wild Side West

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Park Chalet

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.

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.

The Little Shamrock

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.

Hardy Wilson/Fiorella

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.

Yelp/Stan L.

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.

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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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