My friend told me about Heartwood and said they had a 1 cent martini lunch so we met there bright and early at 11:30 when they opened! So I am NOT a huge martini fan, but I like flavored martinis and espresso martinis, and their menu delivered on those items. I went with the espresso martini and the poke salad for my entree. The salad was really good, super fresh and flavorful. Did it go with the espresso martini? No, not really, but I still drank all of it with significant water breaks throughout. This is definitely a lunch spot as the service is quick and efficient, but I also didn't really feel rushed. Would definitely go back and try another martini! read more

Heartwood - poke salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I attended a networking event at Heartwood during a weekday evening. The small bar/restaurant is located on a small side street Clay St and Sansome St., where there is a public garage and the garage is about a 2 minute walk from Heartwood. The space is not very large, a few tables inside, no outside seating and a large bar. The place was closed for the event and they happened to be double booked that day and it was overcrowded, about 50 people, and very loud - it was difficult to have a conversation. There were 3 bartenders and all of them were very attentive, I had 2 different types of champagne and a gin and tonic - they have a great selection of drinks, they also had a menu of mixed drinks, I did not have any but I was told that they were delicious. There was finger food served - fried chicken in little bowls, a charcuterie tray, bread and hummus, shrimp and toast with cheese and tomatoes. Everything was delicious! The servers were attentive and were filling trays up regularly. I would definitely recommend! read more

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Went here on Tuesday night for some drinks. I had the Apple Propaganda and found it refreshing and fragrant. My husband is a bourbon/whiskey guy and loved his Against the Grain. The Pulp Fiction was like fall in a glass. Overall the cocktails are high quality. The place has good vibes and the bartender was very nice and attentive. read more

What a cute little time at Heartwood! Came here with a girl friend and had a great time. Arrived on a whim at around 8pm and sat right down at the bar. This place was a little hidden off of the main street, but that totally adds to the fun and mystique. I loved the awning signage outside too. Very SF After a bit perusing of the menu, we decided to order a few things: 1. Pulp Fiction - This was the cocktail I snagged. Very tiki -esque. Yummy, refreshing, and mango-y. Loved every sip 2. Smash burger slider. This cute little teeny tiny burger was super delicious. Definitely order more than one (unlike me) if you're gonna just have that, but we ordered a few things, so it was perfect. 3. Edamame - These were amazing! I'm a huge fan of edamame, but each one was covered in this delicious sweet and tangy sauce and topped with lots of sesame seeds. Totally yummy 4. Sauteed garlic shrimp, super dood and came with bread to soak up all the broth that it came in. My friend mentioned that this would be great with rice and i agree. 5. (not pictured) I also got the Milk Punch cocktail. So good and delicious. Im always intruiged by a milk punch type drink and this one was great. We had a great time chatting, laughing and enjoying the bar. I'd happily come back next time im in the city. read more

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Had walked quite a bit and was ready for a refreshing cocktail and an app so decided to pop in here to check it out. Its a pretty nice spot with elevated drinks and bar bites. We just walked up to the bar and it was friendly greeted and handed some menus. After perusing we opted for fried chicken bites and a couple of cocktails to fuel up and keep walking around. Both cocktails were expertly prepared and very tasty and balanced. Fried chicken bites hit the spot just right as a late afternoon snack. These were coated in a sweet sticky sauce that made them very delicious and couldn't stop eating them. Overall its a nice spot and a welcoming environment with craft cocktails and inventive bar bites. Stop in! read more

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Tucked away in an alley from the Main Street, this bar can be easily to be missed. The inside is spacious with high ceiling, rustic feeling and plenty of casual lounges. The drinks were fine. The staff were helpful. read more

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Came here twice this year--once for a friend's surprise engagement party, and another time for drinks when some friends were in the area for work. For the engagement party, there were special unique cocktails for the happy couple! The food was also yummy--bar food, chicken, sliders, charcuterie, mac n cheese... Service is friendly and helpful. Vibes are kinda dark academia--there's lush leather couches and the bar area is dark with lights from the drinks on the wall. Will be back with groups! read more

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Nice trendy space. High 3 stars. Reservations made online a couple weeks in advance for a Wednesday lunch. Probably not needed, they weren't too busy. Probably more of a happy hour/evening spot. More of a cocktail bar (and I've mentally noted this spot for small happy hour gatherings with co-workers), but they do have a small lunch menu. There's a great $0.01 martini deal with lunch. I got the Poke Salad ($19) - 3 stars. The tuna itself had a weird texture like it'd been frozen and thawed one too many times. The rest of the ingredients were fresh. I tried a bite of the Fried Fish Sandwich ($19) - 3.5 stars. Tasty, a bit soggy. Leaf Water martini - 3.5 stars. light and refreshing. $135 total for 3 martinis ($0.01 each for real), one beer, 4 entrees. Very affordable! read more

I work in HR at an office in the financial district so we decided to host our holiday party here! This is my third year coordinating our annual party and I have to say, working with Heartwood was the easiest/smoothest experience I've had so far!! They were super communicative, accommodating and overall kind. Our employees raved about how amazing the staff was and how great the drinks/appetizers were. I felt like I was truly able to enjoy the party as an attendee instead of working the whole time. Everyone had a great time and I owe it all to the team at Heartwood! read more

Heartwood - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Date of Visit: 2/6/2025 Having a great Happy Hour drink with friends is one of the most relaxing things to do after work. Visited the Heartwood located in financial district in San Francisco on a Thursday evening, and it was tucked in the Commercial Street with outdoor table and nice and cozy bar and sofa area. We were sat at the table closed by to the window, which has nice day light to take photos. Apple Propaganda $18 I got the gin based cocktail with green apple, juniper, pisco, bay leaf and elderflower tonic. The cocktail is very refreshing and not too sweet. Leaf Water $18 My friend got the tequila based cocktail with Jasmine green tea, honeydew shiso cordial, citrus, and shochu. There are a piece of shiso leaf in the glass, which added some flavor. Both cocktails were great! read more

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I recently held my 50th birthday party at Heartwood, and could not have been more thrilled with the event. The staff was professional, warm, and organized from inception to execution. The food was delicious, and then even let me personalize the cocktail list! They have space for a DJ, have multiple screens if you want a slideshow, and offer a Financial District location that is centrally located but also on a quiet side street to offer a little privacy. I can't recommend highly enough! read more

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Went here for a post work happy hour, was a great place, drinks were reasonable price and strong, the fries are bomb, service was decent. Cool to have a new place in Fidi but unfortunately we had to sit outside since there was a corporate event. It's by the same people at treasury so I knew it would be good! read more

Perfect venue for professional events with incredible atmosphere. Attended a Grammarly mixer at Heartwood and was thoroughly impressed by this Commercial Street gem. The industrial-chic design with exposed brick walls, beautiful tin ceilings, and warm wood accents creates such a welcoming yet sophisticated atmosphere. The space strikes the perfect balance for networking events - intimate enough for meaningful conversations but spacious enough to accommodate a crowd comfortably. The bartenders are clearly passionate about their craft, and it shows in every drink they prepare. Heartwood has that rare quality of being both professional enough for corporate events and inviting enough that you'd want to return for a casual evening with friends. read more

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The lunch special of buy a salad or sandwich and get a "free" = 0.01 martini was amazing! My friend and I really loved the salads we ordered. Especially in a city where eating out is so expensive these hearty and filling salads were a pleasant surprise. Full disclosure I went only because I saw an instagram reel but I would recommend anyone else check it out if you are already downtown. The one star off was due to a smell of ammonia when tables were being wiped down between patrons. It was really strong and my friend and I were so confused the first time the smell arose. It eventually faded away until the next table was wiped down. read more

Heartwood - One gun martini and one vodka martini. This size was the free one with lunch a little smaller than a typical one. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Newer spot nestled in an alley closed off to traffic so you're in for a treat to slip into some trouble where you can't be easily traced. Heartwood offers a great lounge feel in the heart of FIDI that you can pop into with a large group on a Friday afternoon to start your day. Service was great and quick. Drinks more than just appetizing, very tasty with good quality. While we were here there wasn't a type of music that would define this but they did play some RNB at a light volume so conversation can still be had. Overall cool little spot, I recommend coming for cocktails and some small bites (sliders and calamari were solid options). I'll be back to slide through for the Órale and Oasis cocktails! Yum read more

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very cute bar for happy hour! no actual hh prices, but it's not bad for fidi area. the food and drinks were all really good - smashburgers were my fav! read more

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We walked in on Friday evening for some food and drinks. We were surprised to find the place empty. While we were there, a few other people came in, but it wasn't very busy. The food was decent overall. However, the fried chicken bites were way too salty, the smashed burger was dry. The Treasure Pig in a blanked was delicious, and I'd definitely order it again. The Avocado & Crab was interesting, but we couldn't taste any crab. It actually tasted a lot like canned tuna. The cocktails and wine were delicious, and the ambiance was great. The service was also friendly. We'd probably come back for drinks again, but the food was a bit hit-or-miss. read more

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Nice little place. Attentive staff, cozy atmosphere, good drinks, reasonable prices. Will come again

Summary: Tasty bites served alongside well-crafted drinks Details: As expected from the folks who brought us Beehive and Third Rail, Heartwood is yet another addition to their collection of sister bars that serves up some excellent artisan cocktails and tasty eats, inside a moody, modern vibe. Between the three of us, we went through a good chunk of their menu, and were pretty pleased with every drink we tried, so you can't go too wrong there. The few bites we got were also tasty, though the beef tallow fries are a must have, and were, in fact, probably one of the best fries I've had in recent memory. The crowd seems like it can vary pretty drastically day to day, though given its location in the FiDi, I'd imagine it to be busier on weeknights than weekends: we actually came on a Saturday night, staying for a good three to four hours, and found that it never got too busy, aside from a group that had rented out half the bar earlier in the evening. Accessibility: Huge, spacious venue, with a mix of seating options, though the most accessible spot is likely to be the lower accessible counter at the bar itself. Generally pretty easy to get around, though if someone's rented out part of the space and rearranged the furniture, you may find things to be a little more difficult than usual. read more

Heartwood - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I left my heart...in San Francisco, and in Heartwood! Located in a small alleyway known as Commercial Street in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District. Heartwood is a bar and restaurant that comes from the same team that brought us Beehive in the Mission, and the nearby Treasury a few blocks down. Open for only a year, what sets Heartwood apart from their sister bars is that their cocktail menu's emphasis is on flavors derived from plants, fruits, herbs, and spices, which is epitomized by their namesake which is intentional in referring to the inner part of a tree and the nearby Transamerica Redwood Park, which is mere blocks away. Coming for a post-work snack and libation with a few co-workers one day, we arrived at about 5 p.m. and although the weren't busy except for a larger party of what seemed to be colleagues we were able to sit inside next to the accordion-like windows that open out onto their patio on Commercial Street. Upon entry, visitors will notice their red brick walls, exposed wooden beams and floors, and the silver oak bar towards the back of their interior. The menu at Heartwood into a drink menu featuring Cocktails, Slushies, Highballs, Wines and Beers, while the food menu features Bar Bites with categories including Snacks, Veggie Bites, Sliders, Toasts, and Something Else...Since we came for after-work drinks, I ordered their Apple Propaganda, which featured botanist gin, green apple, juniper, pisco, elderflower tonic, and topped with a bay leaf. Others in our party ordered their Forbidden Fruit Slushie, which had passion fruit, lemon thyme, ginger and citrus; their Toki Highball, which had Toki Japanese Whiskey, soda and lemon oil; and their Heartwood G&T, which had Sipsmith Gin and house tonic and topped with seasonal garnish. Of course we needed a little savoriness to go with our strong cocktails, and we ordered their Treasury Pigs in a Blanket, which were their all-natural beef sausage wrapped in puff pastry and served whole grain mustard; and their Beef Tallow Fries which was served with ketchup and malt vinegar aioli. The staff was so nice that they also gave us a serving of their signature Popcorn, which was topped with their Heartwood seasoning. Our drinks were delivered to our table first and my Apple Propaganda had a nice subtle gin base with a fruity-herbal aftertaste with every sip. Everyone else seemed to like their drinks as well, as we were here to chat and take in the atmosphere of which not much was happening as we came early and only a few extra customers would come while we were there. We really enjoyed both the hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry and their fries and the popcorn seems to be their signature dish that they offer on a regular basis and I am more that supportive of that, as it has a unique seasoning to it, which provides an extra kick with every mouthful. Our total bill was roughly twenty dollars per diner, which was actually quite reasonable considering how expensive things can be price-wise, especially in downtown San Francisco. I would definitely come back and try more of their Bar Bites menu as it stretches a wide range from fish and chips to taquitos, and with cocktails as nicely composed as they are at Heartwood, it proves they have plenty of heart left in San Francisco. read more

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My friend and I got the lunch deal (1 lunch item plus a free drink). I got the Caesar salad and an espresso martini. Both were good! Would come again for a work lunch. Don't think I would come for dinner but it was great for catching up with a friend over lunch. read more

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Free martini at lunch? Yes, please. Was pleasantly surprised that both the (dirty) martini and the Cobb salad I ordered were to my liking as well. The atmosphere was open and easy to converse in, with cozy tables. read more

Heartwood - Dirty martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truly one of my favorite food/cocktail bars in SF! Went with some friends & coworkers after work a few times & their food, cocktails, and atmosphere is honestly the best! Hospitality is also 10/10!! It's hard to find a cocktail bar in FIDI that serves very tasty small plates, entrees, & great cocktails so we always find ourselves coming here often. They also do a free martini with any lunch entree you get, which is such a steal cause their prices are super reasonable! If you're looking to go out with friends, coworkers, or even a work meeting, heartwood is definitely the spot to go to! read more

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Food and drinks are stellar, service is quick, attentive, and friendly! Martini lunch should not be missed... M-F 11:30am to 2:30pm!

This place is so cute! Will definitely come back. The bartenders here are amazing. The drinks are delicious. read more

Heartwood - Against The Grain and Milk Punch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Didn't try any of the food here, but had a really good experience here with happy hour/drinks on a random week day recently. I knew it opened recently and some friends who loved whiskey said it was a great new whiskey bar, so had to come check it out for myself. The place was intimate, and unfortunately we came during some conference or convention, so it was actually packed even at open. However, the service was still quick, and the drink list was extensive. I enjoyed their renditions of Old Fashioned and dig their spirit selection. Great spot for HH! read more

Nice classy cocktail bar with beautiful charcuterie, samplers, and unique cocktails with a nice presentation. I was especially impressed with the pretty without the r, which had baijiu in the cocktail and was beautifully decorated as well. Both cocktails were quite strong. read more

Heartwood - apple propaganda, pretty without the r - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Clarified milk punch review Milk punch: toki whisky, plum wine, oolong tea, lime, ginger, honey This was the milk punch that I needed this night. Refreshing and light. Plum flavor came through. Slight tannic and herbal from the oolong. Nice offering from heartwood. read more

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I had a Happy Hour here last night. Cute little spot that got sectioned off for us. I feel like this place would be so lovely on a weekend at night cause there was also outdoor seating as well. We got some appetizers and I enjoyed all of them. The chicken in the first picture had a little kick. The pigs in a blanket was flaking and so good, never had it flakey like that. I enjoyed the fresh fries. The one thing was that there wasn't any meats on the charcuterie board and I wish they did. All in all, everything was good from the snacks to the drinks. The place was super clean as well. Stop by here! read more

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Same folks behind Beehive in the Mission and Treasury in FiDi. Yummy cocktails, sliders and Pigs in a Blanket but they have much more than just that on the menu. Street corn dip, salads, sandwiches all look great too and I'll be back to try those. Both the pork and burger sliders were delicious and if you've been to their other locations you know they make a darn good cocktail. Friendly service and cute bar for a quick lunch or happy hour. read more

Came by for an event that was being hosted here and thought it was a super cute place. I had an order of small fries and the featured cocktail -- leaf juice (leaf something). I thought the drink tasted incredible, especially as someone that doesn't really enjoy the taste of alcohol. The fries were crispy and the mayo (?) dipping sauce was definitely yummy. The bar is kind of hidden in a small alleyway, but if you map to it, it's accurate! Swing by for a chill vibe if you're in the FiDi area. read more

Tucked down Commercial, it could be easy to roll right past the place, but if you can avoid that, you will definitely be glad you stopped. Staff were all great, and the decor of the place was something between refined and unpretentious. Good drink selections, with the top being the órale, which is a mixture mezcal and tequila with chili spices and red pepper. As someone who doesn't like sweet drinks, this one is decidedly savory without feeling like a cliché novelty. Equally delicious was the beef tallow fries which were crispy, salty, and sumptuous. Those got paired with an amber ale that was a splendid combination. I will definitely be back and recommend you stop by as well. read more

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Heartwood is a wonderful addition to the downtown neighborhood. I found the Apple Propaganda to be quite refreshing! According to Bar Director Casey, the Apple Propaganda and Leaf Water cocktails are crowd favorites. There are quite a few plant-based options, so vegetarians and vegans won't feel left out. Beyond the incredible drinks, food, and ambiance, Heartwood has a wonderfully welcoming team with spectacular service. Make sure to swing by Heartwood if you're in the FiDi area! read more

Heartwood - Apple Propaganda cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place to grab a drink. Have been here a few times and the drinks are always amazing! Service has always been top notch as well. Highly recommend. read more

Super fun spot - drinks were on point, small plates were excellent. Loved the Korean fried chicken. Small space with not a lot of seating. Playlist was on point but not so loud our group couldn't talk - which was appreciated! read more

Heartwood - Nonalcoholic Oasis but make it with real tequila :) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were the only table on the day we came so I can't speak to ambiance (loud?) but I can say that the food was very good and the service was too. Service can degrade when restaurants are busy or slow and that wasn't the case here. Will definitely come back. read more

I enjoy discovering new businesses and Heartwood seemed to check all the boxes with a glowing Eater article and the fact that it's from the team behind Beehive and Third Rail, both of which I'm a fan of. Unfortunately I still haven't made it inside. The first attempt was during the crazy FiDi power outage and the bar was closed. Not their fault of course but could maybe have mentioned it on their socials to save people a wasted trip. On this most recent attempt I got to the front door only to see the bar dominated by a huge flat screen TV blasting out baseball. Nothing against sports or sports bars, and businesses have to do whatever gets customers inside, but that really didn't seem to fit with the vibe of a craft cocktail spot. So we decided to skip it. read more

I came here for a team happy hour and I have to say, you should definitely make reservations if you are planning on coming with a group because this place fills up pretty fast. We were so thankful we did. While we were there, there were three other groups there with their own reservations. Since this place isn't terribly big, it got really loud and I could barely talk to the person next to me. Maybe it's just because I'm hard of hearing, I'm not sure, but that was a bummer. Once the two hour window for our reservation was over, we moved closer to the bar and that was a lot better. It made a world of difference for us and it made it easier for all of us to talk to each other as a group. Next time I make reservations, I'm going to ask if we have the spot behind it because it's super ideal! The drinks and food were pretty delicious and full of variety which was really nice with all of them being reasonably priced also. Overall, I would definitely come back but just make sure to sit closer to the bar next time! read more

Amazing neighborhood spot! World Series on and cheese plate was amazing- the sliders were so good they didn't even make the picture. read more

Heartwood - Cheese plate - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a friend's birthday, you can rent out a section of the bar for events which was nice. I got the drink Leaf Water, which me and my friend agreed was delicious. Fries were pretty good too. Service here was attentive and friendly. Seems like a great spot for a date or casual hang. read more