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  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Thrilled to find a place that still checks Vaccine records! The bar owner made me feel at home and served great Brisket! Thanks for being one of the safest places to dine in town!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken W. 6 years ago on Google • 1560 reviews
    Great 🍺 selection. Tried the Temescal Fall Aboard IPA and the Modern Times Spaceship Earth Pale Ale. Both were stellar. Ate the veggie burger and it was tasty but soft and messy.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine N. 1 year ago on Google
    A decent beer menu with an outrageously good mac n cheese! An overall wonderfully experience with great staff. It was a really kovely, low key spot to catch up with friends
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drum Bum in the S. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Dark Horse is one of the best spots to get dinner and drinks in the neighborhood. The food is always phenomenal, I almost always order what's on special, but the regular menu does not disappoint. They always have great beer on rotating taps and excellent cocktails. I stop here weekly if not more often, you should too!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia N. 6 years ago on Google
    Small menu but good food. The environment is cozy and comfortable. Parking is hell, but it's worth it for the experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt L. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Great food. we lived in the neighborhood in 2021, and by far this place made the best food in the area. The special is a different dish every night, and they post great pics on their IG. we would regularly check their IG and order the special based on the food alone. definitely a talented team of chefs there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose G. 5 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    One of my top three favorite places in San Francisco. Food is amazing. Service is great. Local draft beers on tap are great quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just an excellent place, very friendly staff and terrific food. Extremely reasonable pricing on good cocktails and beer. A gem in the Excelsior!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron N. 7 years ago on Google • 196 reviews
    Good chicken sandwich. Nice staff. Good beer selection--from 6 dollar standards to 30 dollar exotics. Bread pudding is excellent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana T. 2 months ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    It was a nice place, they have different of beers selection and nice alcohol drinks. Nice neighborhood bar for a busy day and kind of get a nice drink in good prices We got some food and it was all right, I will say food it’s not the strongest but if you’re hungry then grab a bit it’s okay. The service was good the guy was always making sure everything was all right with us. Adding photos!! Hope this help
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ladislao V. 5 years ago on Google • 61 reviews
    On 2019...they have new cocktails and food very delicious on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beer and cocktail menu with great food. Specials every day (including fish Friday and a comfort food Sunday dinner) and a great staff make it an awesome hangout for neighborhood locals or for anyone visiting the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and cocktails along with an interesting, high quality craft beer selection at this cozy local neighborhood treasure. Best fried pickles and jalapeños I’ve ever had, the fries themselves are top notch too and the specials are always interesting and tasty. It’s hard to go wrong here. (They are open for takeout during Covid, and taking appropriate measures like no-contact pickup) We order direct for pickup from their web link, service has been fast and the pickup time we’ve been given through the system has always been accurate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark G. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food. Buffalo chicken sandwich is my favorite.

  • 1/5 Katarina P. 1 year ago on Google
    My brothers and I tried to take my dad here for some birthday drinks and dinner but were turned away due to not having vaccination cards. The employee was very agitated and threatening towards us when we said this was not a law. Ended up going to Burlingame where our $400 was appreciated.

  • 3/5 Angel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food but guy playing host is not happy to be working there or being there. Expensive

  • 5/5 Kathryn Adele K. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    I love ordering online from the Dark Horse Inn. Their specials are excellent and the portions are generous. I also love going there in person. The restaurant is clean and they have a vaccine requirement that means I can bring my older friends and relatives who feel more secure about it. Friendly staff members answer all of our questions. The food always looks good on the plate and is delicious. The owners also volunteer in the community. Since restaurant owners have very little spare time, this is a big sacrifice from people who have generous souls and kind hearts. I love all aspects of the Dark Horse Inn!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caitlin R. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    This place is now a local staple. I have been going here ever since they opened and it only gets better. They have become a part of the community and the food and drinks are fantastic! I love their evergrowing cocktail menu and its always a delight to see whats on the specials menu. The staff is down to earth and friendly. We even got take out during the pandemic and it was fresh and delicious! Its always a treat to go there.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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