Stopped by High Horse and had a great time. The bartender really knew what they were doing. Drinks were well balanced, not overly sweet, and actually tasted like they were crafted with intention instead of just thrown together. Definitely a spot where you can trust whatever you order. It also wasn't too busy when we went, which made the whole experience even better. Easy to relax, enjoy the drinks, and not feel rushed. I also tried the chicken salad and that was surprisingly good. Fresh, well seasoned, and not an afterthought like it is at a lot of bar spots. Overall just a solid place to hang out, have a few drinks, and enjoy the vibe without the chaos you usually get in the city. read more

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High Horse has such a great vibe and truly fantastic food. If you need a spot to grab a quick lunch that's still packed with flavor, this is the place. Everything comes out fast, fresh, and delicious. It's also a perfect spot for happy hour with coworkers or friends -- fun atmosphere, solid drinks, and super chill energy. And I have to call this out: their French fries are amazing. I'm a French fry girlie, so trust me, I know my fries -- and these are top-tier. Overall, High Horse is just a fantastic place to eat, drink, and hang out. Highly recommend! read more

Great ambience and vibe! Cocktail menu was great and we enjoyed the food. We will definitely come back.

Came to grab some drinks after work on a Tuesday, and High Horse was pretty packed. We were lucky enough to snag the last high top table, and we watched other people who came slightly later have to stand and/or monitor the bar for people leaving. The interior is actually pretty clean and comfortable. High Horse has some larger tables at the front with couch-style seating, high tops towards the back, and bar seating. Our table was clean, and the stools were decently comfy. Service was friendly and attentive despite how busy they were. We ordered a few rounds of cocktails, and they were all decent (but not amazingly tasty). One negative is that there's only 1 restroom for the bar, and we watched as a huge line formed as the night went on. read more

High Horse - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came in for a Quick ahi tuna poke No disappointments So fresh no aftertaste and the sauce is sooooo good read more

High Horse - Get off your high horse - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Strolling along Jackson square during the lunch hour. Found this cozy chic bar across the street from the Transamerica Pyramid. The area had lots of gold rush history and architectural buildings. Ordered a draft beer and pesto chicken sandwich, which was quite delicious. Had a chance to catch some golf on their TV. Wished the screen was bigger. All in all, the high horse was a good place to have a quick lunch to start the year of the horse. read more

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This cute little bar was just a block or so from the Hilton and had a clean nice atmosphere. The drinks were creative and food was good. Service was good early on but once it got crowded we needed to order at the bar. They have a downstairs room that can be reserved for groups. read more

High Horse - Baby kale salad with Hawaiian pizza. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Friday evening around 9:00 PM and there were plenty of people lounging at tables and at the bar. It has a very classy yet casual ambiance with its clean and brightly lit interior and effective decor. It wasn't too rowdy of a place, so you could still have a conversation if you were close to someone. We managed to get two stools at the end of the bar, and the bartenders were very friendly and happy to give recommendations. I got the Pegasus cocktail, which I liked - the aromatic rosemary helped balance the sourness of the grapefruit and the warmth of the tequila. I liked this place a lot, would definitely come back! read more

High Horse - Pegasus - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We needed to kill 20 minutes before our reservation next door at Kusakabe, so ran in on a Thursday night at 7:40 for a drink. We were not disappointed. Grabbed 3 quick seats at the bar, looked at the wonderful cocktail (and other spirits) menu, and chose. Fortunately there was no wait for the bartender to begin making them. Hubby had the High Horse - a bourbon drink with much more. Daughter (celebrating 25th birthday) had the Pony Espresso...vodka, coffee liquor, cold brew espresso, simple syrup, and I had the Green Unicorn...rum, Velvet Falernum (go ahead and google that...I had to), pineapple juice, lime juice and mint bitters. We ALL LOVED our drinks. Drinks, service, atmosphere were all stellar. Hope to be back soon. read more

High Horse - High Horse, Pony Espresso, Green Unicorn - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super fresh chic bright elegant interior & feel. Medium busy on a weekday lunch Professional staff Super crafty artisanal craft cocktails Chicken wings average Average priced Clean close bathroom Will Return & recommend ! read more

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There was no service, you walk up to the bar and asked to be served a drink and something to eat. Not very courteous, the place was not packed. read more

High horse is a great place on a great street. Verjus is next door. The food and drinks are good , and they have a good price point especially for that neighborhood. read more

Looking for a bar while we were walking around San Francisco and stopped in here. Super nice quaint excellent cocktails really great environment. Good service. read more

High Horse - Bar view - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Staying nearby so decided to pop in for a late dinner last night. We sat down and it took a while to get acknowledged, we were finally given menus but never got told to order at the bar so it took us seeing another party order there first before realizing. That's the reason for 4 stars. But other than that we really enjoyed the food here! The chicken pesto sandwich was very flavorful and the roasted ciabatta bread was the star. I ordered the baby kale salad with salmon and the jicama slaw and toasted pepitas really did it for me. We didn't get drinks this time but they had a good selection of craft cocktails, canned drinks, etc. Cozy aesthetic and moody lighting inside. Would come again! read more

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i've been coming here for over 3 years after work for drinks and snacks. i love their battered fries and the staff is 10/10 amazing. One of my favorite places in the city! read more

Went here for a quick drink and bite. We had the pinot noir and the prosciutto pizza. Service was attentive and nice. We sat at the bar. The aesthetic is very on fleek over here, so I could see this as a date night drink spot but it better not be the last stop or only stop kind of thing. The pizza was good but it wasn't crazy all that. It's bar quality and it fulfilled the emptiness that was in my stomach. I'd go back but like if I was in the area and needed a nearby watering hole. read more

Can't recommend High Horse enough! They accommodated a big party for us and we were able to have an intimate space downstairs with our own bar. It felt like a one man show sometimes, the bartender was also the server and waiter, which we saw him running around. Nonetheless the service was fast and efficient and appreciated them for settling us so quickly. The small bites were really good! The ahi tuna and taro chips, potato skins, and Brussels sprouts were a table favorite. I got a white wine, and I was surprised how filled my glass was, it was a great surprise! Overall really recommend for a quick happy hour or get together. Their service is amazing and we felt really well accommodated. Thank you to the High Horse team! read more

High Horse - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Basic bar, basic energy. There are better bars in San Francisco with nicer bartenders and better ambiance. It gives 3/10

Wonderful Bar and great service. During this visit, I wasn't able to try some of the food offerings, but from what I saw, a lot of the other patrons were enjoying the food - looked appealing and appetizing. This was intended to be a brief stop before dinner. The drinks are hand crafted and made with love, and they also have some background music playing - still able to have a conversation with your friends. A great location, friendly staff, and they left an impression. Will definitely return to try another cocktail and perhaps food next time around. read more

High Horse - Old fashioned - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here with my sister and had great cocktails and service. The hummus plate was delicious as well.

Service - 5 stars - There was only one bartender there at the time but she was fast and attentive. She answered my questions about the menu and provided recommendations because I asked for something not too sweet. Food - 3 stars - I ordered a greens salad with salmon on top. The salmon was cooked and seasoned well but the salad lacked a lot of flavor for me. There was supposed to be a lemon basil vinaigrette but I didn't taste it at all. Also, this is probably a personal preference, but the cheese, which was Gorgonzola, tasted sour to me when mixed with the greens and veggies. I put some pepper on the salad but it didn't do much to help. Drinks - 4 stars - I got a High Horse which the bartender recommended as not too sweet. It was refreshing. read more

Nobody is getting off their high horse when enjoying a libation at High Horse. Located in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District in the Jackson Square neighborhood, directly across the street from the Transamerica Pyramid, High Horse is one part tavern, one part restaurant, and all class thanks to its restoration, in which the building in which High Horse resides has lived a number of lives before they moved in and set up. Originally a mercantile in the mid 1800's, the building was once served as a whiskey business, interior design firm, and then many a bar and restaurant most notably Aventine. As they say if these walls could talk, as this location survived landfill, seawall creation, earthquakes, fires, and gentrification to make the neighborhood one of the more stylish areas of the city. As they say, if these walls could talk, as the owners of High Horse chose to open a couple of years ago, in what was arguably one of the most challenging times for any restaurant to open in the city. As a group of friends and I were in the neighborhood one weekday afternoon, we looked for an inviting place for a quick drink and maybe to enjoy a shareable meal. High Horse, with its inviting parklet built outside their exterior and plenty of additional seating inside with a huge bar and plenty of high top tables to sit at, it was calling our name. The one thing we did notice was that upon entry, one bartender was doing it all in front of the house, from taking orders, to creating cocktails to cleaning up, he was the only one seemingly working, which was truly impressive. The drink menu at High Horse is separated into categories including Thoroughbreds and Draft Horses, which are their cocktails sold at two different price points; The Cart Before the Horse, which are shot and beer combos; Beer and Wine. The food menu at High Horse is separated into categories including Small Bites, Sandwiches, Pizzas, and Salads. For my drink I ordered their Pegasus cocktail which was made with tequila, salted rosemary syrup, and grapefruit juice, while my dining mates ordered a glass of the 2022 Whispering Angel Rosé sourced from Provence in Southern France and the Fort Point "Super Dry" Cider sourced from right here in San Francisco. To pair with our meal, we split the Fontina Pizza, which was topped with Pancetta and Broccoli Rabe, which was larger than expected and enough for three slices a person and all of them hearty. Our drinks would come first, and my cocktail was a smooth fruit forward delight, then our pizza came out, and although the dough was not the softest, which gave me the impression the pizza may have been pre-baked and served but believe it or not, it actually tasted pretty good. Our total bill was about 23 dollars a person, which in this day and age was rather reasonable. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we would return after work a few weeks later, and this time I ordered the Green Unicorn cocktail, which had um, Velvet Falernum, pineapple juice, lime juice and mint bitters, and then we split their Prosciutto Pizza with pesto, smoked mozzarella and topped with a farm egg, in addition to a side of French Fries. My cocktail was a uniquely crafted green colored delight served in a cuvee glass, and actually paired really well with the savory dishes of pizza and fries. This pizza was much better than the first one we ordered and at two dollars more, I would order this one again upon a return visit. Once again, our total bill when shared came to about twenty dollars a person. High Horse is something this neighborhood needs, as every time I walk by the place is filled with customers both inside and outside, which no doubt entices people passing by to come in for a quick drink and bite to eat. Open for lunch and dinner hours on weekdays and only dinner hours on Saturday, the people running High Horse know exactly what they are doing by bringing a little class and affordability to a neighborhood that could always use a little bit of both. read more

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I didn't get their food, so no comment on that. Drinks: good drinks. They are not stingy with alcohol. Service: great. The bar tender came twice to check on us during our one hour stay. I place: they have seats outside. The interior has references to equestrian theme. The bar is long and lots of chairs. Parking: street and it's SF so don't forget to pay! Or you can park at the structures - I believe there are three in walking distance. read more

High Horse - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food and service was great and it was a great price definitely recommend coming here

Popped by after work for drinks and a pizza. Delicious all across the board. I got a simple old fashioned and my bf ordered a pizza with that was a bit spicy which was great. I'd definitely go back! read more

I stumbled upon this joint after having an amazing dinner at KUSAKABE next door. High Horse serves quality drinks and the bartenders are nice. I'm a big Old Fashioned drinker so I liked how they had 2 different versions on the menu the time I visited. If I'm ever back here I'll definitely have to try out some food too. read more

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Great ambiance, small plates and hand crafted cocktails by Suzanna ! She was attentive and customize my drink to my liking read more

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Friendly staff, good food great ambiance went with a group of friends and it was very good

Came here on a weeknight after work for a happy hour drink. It was really popular at that hour which made it a fun atmosphere. They were playing fun music as well. Overall, great vibes. read more

High Horse - Red wine - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very nice bar, was really quiet since was Friday after thanksgiving but i can imagine that place with more customers im sure have a great vibe. The bartender really nice and sweet was also decorating for the holidays ( sorry i forgot to ask her name) read more

I was looking for a spot in the city to host my company's holiday party at and came across High Horse! From the first email I sent them to when the holiday party was over, the customer service was outstanding! We rented out the Speakeasy Room downstairs (fits ~30 people) which has its own little bar and lots of comfy couches. Susana was our bartender for the night and she really made the night special! She was very professional and went the extra mile to make our night special. We preordered all of our appetizers in advance and they came out in a timely manner. All the food was delicious, especially the charcuterie board and fontina pizza. The only downside about the Speakeasy Room is that the kitchen and cleaning area is located in this area too. Throughout our whole event, servers were running up and down the stairs with food and dirty dishes from the restaurant guests upstairs. I get it that this is the only way they can get food up to other guests, but it made it very distracting and we were constantly having to move out of the way to let the servers through. Also seeing dirty dishes come through is not that pleasant. Other than that small detail, our holiday party went smoothly and it was a huge hit! We'll definitely come back next year! read more

High Horse - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here visiting for a business trip. The interior has a nice vibe, with exposed brick and a pressed tin ceiling. The drinks menu had some interesting (in a good way) choices. I ordered a vodka gimlet and it was well prepared. The reviews I read before coming here had said that the food was good and it didn't disappoint. I ordered a chicken pesto sandwich with a side salad. The ingredients tasted fresh, with the salad lightly dressed and the baguette toasted just the right amount. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They would check in periodically, but were not intrusive. read more

High Horse - Chicken pesto sandwich with a side salad. To drink, a vodka gimlet. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The u-shaped table at the front of the restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy cocktails with a group of 10-15. Comfortable while intimate, and with ample table space to accommodate their cocktails (ranging from traditional to innovative) and a sampling of appetizers. We tried the solid charcuterie board, the addictive truffle fries and the ho-hum popcorn shrimp. Service was pleasant and efficient. When I realized I was going to miss my ride home, the check appeared in 30 seconds, and was able to pay and reflect on my way home on a fun evening with friends that was made better by the space, drinks and food. No hesitation getting on this High Horse again! read more

I was interested in hosting my birthday at High Horse. When I submitted my inquiry I quickly received an e-mail response from the manager/owner, Will. The communication was great and when I met with him he was nothing but kind and informative. This bar is elegant, sophisticated, and modern. Wonderful location - across the street from Transamerica building. It's a perfect place to host a birthday, grab a delicious drink, and hang out with friends. I highly recommend coming here if your looking for a spot that has some tasty cocktails. I ordered the Pisco Punch (fruity and refreshing) which was so delicious it's dangerous! It was made by David, the bartender, who obviously knew how to make high quality tasty drinks. Can't wait to come back here for a good time! read more

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Went here before a show and loved it! The decor is super cool, staff were friendly and helpful and the food was so good. I cannot remember the name of the pizza we got but it had hot honey and peppers. Definitely recommend eating and drinking here. Cool place, good vibes. read more

Just swung by for a drink and it was delicious. I got the Pony Express and I would definitely recommend it if you like espresso martinis. Great service, decent pricing for the city, would come back. read more

High Horse - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

In the days of $20 cocktails and appetizers, High Horse is a welcome break from those prices. I had the tequila cocktail, I think it was called Velvet Devil and it was brilliant. The fries were perfectly crispy and a huge serving. The tuna poke was also such a generous portion and fresh and delicious served with Cassava chips. Total bill for two cocktails and two appetizers with leftovers, drumroll...$65. Something like this in Sprezzatura would be over $100 read more

Loved this place last time I visited and was happy to be able to stop by on this trip to SF It's located in a lovely area off a cobblestone street and it a beautiful mix of modern and old fashioned. Thru have Stewart drink selection; and having not eaten here before, we tried the charcuterie board which was beautifully presented and of course delicious! As I don't eat meat, I do wish it had a little more guesses but what they did have was delicious. Lice the setting and this is a great place to stop at gif a bite to eat, and great drinks when in this area ! read more

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The pizza was really good! The service was really good. They came by at the perfect time intervals. The atmosphere is very relaxed, but the interior and decor is well thought out. Great casual dinner/drinks or after work drink location. read more

High Horse - Bartender's special with no cheese. Really good flavor and a little spice (I'm not great with spicy food and this was perfect for me!) - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We wanted to grab a cocktail after a business dinner and found High Horse. It's not very big and was quite busy. Even though it was busy, it wasn't overly loud. We sat at the bar and had no problems carrying on a conversation. We ordered the High Horse and the Gold Fashioned. I was quite surprised that they weren't made to order. The gold fashioned came out of a tap and the High Horse was pre mixed and poured out of a bottle. They were both good, but seemed odd for signature drinks. Round 2 I went with my standard, Michter's Bourbon old fashioned. The bar tender did a phenomenal job on this drink. This will be a new stop when ever I am in town! read more

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