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Trick Dog — San Francisco

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Essential Information
Today16:00 - 00:00
Address
3010 20th St, San Francisco, 94110
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available via SevenRooms online booking system. Walk-ins also welcome based on availability.

Price Range
$$
About

Trick Dog is a critically acclaimed cocktail bar in San Francisco's Mission District, renowned for its creative and innovative drink program. This award-winning establishment features a rotating themed menu that keeps the experience fresh and exciting—recent themes have included wrestling legends and cinema-inspired cocktails. Each drink is expertly crafted with balanced flavors and unique presentations, from the popular Andre the Giant to the interactive Duck Tape cocktail. Beyond exceptional cocktails, Trick Dog surprises guests with a stellar food menu including their famous kale Caesar salad, charred cauliflower, flavorful pork buns, and the signature Trick Dog hot dog. The vibrant atmosphere features classic hip-hop music and both indoor seating and outdoor patio space perfect for people watching. With a 4.5-star rating and over 1,300 reviews, Trick Dog has earned its reputation as one of San Francisco's must-visit cocktail destinations. Reservations are available through SevenRooms, with walk-ins also welcome.

Ambiance & Features

Vibrant neighborhood bar atmosphere with a mix of indoor seating and outdoor patio space. The indoor area features lively energy with classic hip-hop music, while the outdoor seating offers a more relaxed vibe perfect for people watching in the Mission District.

Atmosphere

Lively
Neighborhood Vibe
Casual
Music Focused
Outdoor Seating

Noise Level

moderate to loud

Music

classic hip-hop

Features

Outdoor seating
Rotating themed menus
Full food menu
Bar seating
Creative cocktails
Online ordering available
Gift cards available
Private events available
Our Ratings
8.9
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

9.5

Service

9.0

Ambiance

8.5

Value

8.0

Accessibility

7.0

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Spirited Awards
Spirited Awards2025
Frequently Asked Questions(5)

Yes, Trick Dog accepts reservations. Reservations available via SevenRooms online booking system. Walk-ins also welcome based on availability.

Trick Dog is open 7 days a week. Friday: 16:00–02:00. Monday: 16:00–00:00. Sunday: 16:00–00:00. Tuesday: 16:00–00:00. Saturday: 16:00–02:00. Thursday: 16:00–00:00. Wednesday: 16:00–00:00.

Trick Dog is known for: Rotating themed cocktail menus (recent themes include wrestling legends and cinema). Food highlights include the famous kale Caesar salad, charred cabbage, roasted cauliflower, pork buns, prawn aguachile, and the signature Trick Dog hot dog. Features a shots section with complex mini drinks.

Trick Dog is located in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco. The full address is 3010 20th St, San Francisco.

Trick Dog is moderately priced, offering good value for quality cocktails. The price range is $$.

Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

Bar food
Small plates
Appetizers
Salads
Asian inspired

Rotating themed cocktail menus (recent themes include wrestling legends and cinema). Food highlights include the famous kale Caesar salad, charred cabbage, roasted cauliflower, pork buns, prawn aguachile, and the signature Trick Dog hot dog. Features a shots section with complex mini drinks.

Events & Classes

Private event space available for booking

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

very positive

Guests Love

  • •Exceptional and creative cocktail program with balanced, well-crafted drinks
  • •Rotating themed menus that are fun and nostalgic (wrestling, cinema)
  • •Surprisingly excellent food menu, especially the kale Caesar salad and cauliflower
  • •Friendly, well-known staff with strong neighborhood regular customer base
  • •Great atmosphere with classic hip-hop music and outdoor seating
  • •Interactive and engaging drink presentations like the Duck Tape cocktail

Other Considerations

  • •Indoor area can be too loud for some guests

Location

3010 20th St, San Francisco, US

Directions

37.759224, -122.411193

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Cocktail Menu

Signature Cocktails

House Specialties

Andre the Giant

Wrestling-themed cocktail from rotating menu

Roddy Rowdy Piper

Wrestling-themed cocktail from rotating menu

Rey Mysterio

Wrestling-themed cocktail from rotating menu

Duck Tape

Interactive cocktail that engages the drinker

Cinemaphile

Cinema-themed cocktail

Chinatown Pretty

Popular signature cocktail

Ultimate Warrior

Wrestling-themed cocktail from current menu

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