Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Cole Valley

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East BayMarinPeninsulaSan Francisco

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AlamedaBerkeleyBernal HeightsCastroCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessCow Hollow

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Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

131 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3601)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 92 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

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2. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4300)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 131 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

3. Starbelly

4.6

Exceptional(1604)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Castro

Booked 35 times today

Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.

4. Lolinda

4.7

Exceptional(3056)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Mission

Booked 71 times today

Cuisine inspired by Latin America, Spain and Argentina. Sustainable meats, seven different types of grass-fed, grain finished beef cuts ranging from short ribs to blood sausage cooked over a wood-fired grill. Ceviche and a handful of vegetarian offerings such as a pastel de choclo (squash, onions, raisins, olives, cooked in a corn crust) and platano al horno (ripe plantains with queso fresco, and jicama salsa).Artisanal cocktails, piscos, tequilas, wine list primarily focused on varietals from Portugal, Spain, Chile & Argentina including sherry and port. Stellar selection of European and South American beers.Two levels of dining, two full bars and seating for 220 people divided in a mix of booths, tables, communal tables & bar stools.Happy hour: $7 Highball Cocktails + snacks, 7 days a week, 5:30 - 7pm.Open for late-night dining.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

5. Bon Delire

4.6

Exceptional(220)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 70 times today

Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

6. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(11014)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 88 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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7. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1507)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 80 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

8. Fiorella Sunset

4.7

Exceptional(852)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sunset District

Booked 35 times today

Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of the Inner Sunset. We serve wood fired pizza, pasta, antipasti & Italian vino in a casual neighborhood setting. Our third and largest location of Fiorella also offers rooftop dining and features a full liquor license.

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9. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1587)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Castro

Booked 15 times today

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

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10. Beretta Divisadero

4.4

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 22 times today

One of the early pioneers in San Francisco's popular Mission District neighborhood at Valencia Street and 23rd, Beretta has been a long-time industry favorite since opening in 2008. Now you can get the same great food and cocktails at 661 Divisadero Street in San Francisco's NoPa neighborhood. Thin crust pizzas and contemporary Italian comfort food are available on our extensive outdoor patio.

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GreenTea
Los Angeles •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nopa was a fantastic experience - haven’t been back for a decade and the food and service are as I remembered. Accommodated a seating request and a late guest arrival ; service was friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional. Best porchetta ever tasted; agnolotti was juicy; fried chicken was addicting. Great desserts; good bar experience. Won’t wait so long to return again. Parking is a challenge; take ride share and avoid the stress.
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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MichaelVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great staff, very knowledgeable about wine in particular.
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Bon DelirePrice: Expensive• French• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Jess
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had such a wonderful time! The service was phenomenal, and the food/meat was cooked to perfection. A little on the pricier side but worth it.
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LolindaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Mission
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4.7
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jason
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Enjoyable, casual, no frills setting for yummy food and drinks served with friendliness.
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StarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• Castro
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4.6
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Dominic
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Stayed a week in SF and this place was definitely the one we remember most😊
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.7