1. House of Shields
7.7
39 New Montgomery St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Financial District · 109 tips and reviews
Tiffany Ho: Really can't go wrong with any cocktails. Coming in here makes you feel like you're in Mad Men. So order yourself a strong mix of old fashioned, because it's one of the best in town.
Craig Villamor: Very good old fashioneds. Relaxed atmosphere. Gets pretty crowded in here, though.
Christian Baker: One of the oldest bars in SF (read: has character on a good way). They have a house cocktail with bourbon and honey which is outstanding.
3. Leo's Oyster Bar
8.4
568 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews
Walter Korman: Love the seafood bisque, the Mai Tai, the caviar, basically, everything.
Shelley J: Amazing oysters, cocktails, and the deviled egg is a must. Even the fries are fantastic.
Brodie Olmstead: From atmosphere to cocktails, from service to seafood, everything is top notch. We came for the New Year's Eve tasting menu and were blown away.
4. Wayfare Tavern
8.9
558 Sacramento St (at Leidesdorff St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 320 tips and reviews
Laura Rogers: Great service at the bar...excellent martinis (and they get better the more you drink). I think my homemade deviled eggs are better though, sorry Tyler!
Amanda Smith: You must try the the Fried Chicken here - absolutely to die for! Also love how seriously the mixologists take their cocktails here...can't wait to come back!
Julie Kang: Everything on the menu is masterfully crafted, except flavor leans salty. Cocktails, poutine, fried chicken, deviled eggs: great. Surprisingly transcendent: their salads.
5. Slanted Door
8.2
1 Ferry Building #3 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 451 tips and reviews
Mercedes McLemore: Cellophane noodles are THE BEST!! Please don't leave without trying the ginger lime cocktails and pineapple cotton candy!!
William Scanlan: Always a great meal!! Sit at the bar and have Ricardo or Miguel take care of you!!! Nice nice guys who make a mean cocktail.
Ivis Mas: Ginger limeade cocktail is amazing, along with all the great Asian food on the menu. Don't forget to get the cotton candy!
6. The Treasury
7.6
115 Sansome St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 20 tips and reviews
Amy B: Beautiful space with solid cocktails. Not just for the after work crowd.
Don Otvos: Excellent craft cocktails and high end bar bites.
Karina: The Treasury is a beautiful cocktail bar! The space is grand, the music is excellent (Disclosure, Odesza, etc), and the cocktails are tasty! If you want a refreshing drink get the Flash
8. Perbacco
8.4
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews
Joe D: Ask Carla for a recommendation on a cocktail. You won't be disappointed.
Phoebe Venkat: I recommend the salumi misti plate (share as an appy), ginger cocktail, tagliatelle and brown sugar gelato for dessert (comes w/ some excellent brown sugar cookies)
diana chow: the bellissimo cocktail is fantastic. then get appetizer portions of as many pastas as you and your company can handle. we had the garganelli, coujette (gnocchi), and tajarin (tagliatelle). all 👍🏻👍
9. Hog Island Oyster Co.
9.3
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews
Tasting Table: In addition to ample amounts of the namesake wonderfully creamy raw bivalves (both raw and grilled), sample smoked sturgeon and white anchovies ($12) paired with farmers' market-inspired cocktails. Read more.
Benjy Weinberger: I love martinis but didn't enjoy the oyster martini. Stick to the other cocktails, or the excellent wines and beers.
Irene M: Lovely strong cocktails, lively atmosphere, tasty small plates & good oyster selection. Sit outside with a snack & people-watch.
10. Boulevard
8.9
1 Mission St (at Steuart), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews
Alex M: Cocktails: Moscow Mule & the Frisco; Starters: Seared Scallops & the Calamari with Octopus; Entree: Sea Bass over Risotto; Dessert: Red Velvet ice cream Bon Bons & Buffalo Cheesecake! Delish!
Esin Imer: The food is so delicious! Try out the swordfish if you like fish. When it comes to cocktails, the mojito is really good!
Ashok Lalwani: Ask for the Vegetarian options. It is off menu. Delicious food, amazing cocktails, great ambience. Desserts are too die for here. My wife loved them so much that she ordered 4 different ones.
12. Per Diem
7.9
43 Sutter St (at Sansome), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 58 tips and reviews
Priya Saiprasad: Dimly lit and old fashioned-trendy spot for some delicious cocktails. The appetizers are all great to pair with the cocktails.
Tommy Gaeta: Come in for the meticulously made cocktails, stay for the confused mish-mash of pre-prohibition/nautical/industrial/maritime/patriotic/steam punk decor
Mike Winston: A solid place for a Gold Rush themed, steampunk date night in the Financial District. Good cocktails and tasty Cal-Ital. Don't miss the Bone Marrow & Escargot and read more on WinstonWanders below. Read more.
Valerie S.: All of the bartenders make great Manhattans.
Mark Wolnisty: Ask Yvette to make you one of her many killer cocktails. Hashtag shut up! LOL
Mark Everett: Great collection of cigars, with a small but very nice selection of beer, wine, and cocktails to accompany your smoke. Let the very knowledgeable Evette guide your choices.