O'Brien's Irish Pub is actually one of the most elite random nights out in SF. Came for a casual drink and somehow ended up getting adopted by two grandmas at the bar. One of them was lowkey a certified GILF and had more game than half the dudes in the city. Absolute cinema. The vibes here are undefeated -- strong pours, no pretentiousness, everyone just vibing and talking like old friends. Bartenders were cool as hell and the whole place feels like the kind of pub where you accidentally stay 4 hours longer than planned. This spot has that rare energy where you walk in for "one drink" and leave with life advice, new lore, and emotional attachment to strangers. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards. read more

O'Brien's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - San Francisco, California

Go! The food here is good. It's pretty low key place with people just hanging out with friends. Unlike most bars and pubs, they are well lit and spacious. The bathrooms are clean. There's a room where you can host a party/gathering at. Their mushy peas has an interesting texture. I don't normally like peas, but ate about half of the serving. Fish & chips was a good portion. Chips are done nicely. Fish was perfectly fried. Crispy on the outside with tender inside. Bangers and mash came with green beans and mushroom gravy. The dish was quite rich and tasty. read more

O'Brien's Irish Pub - Fish & chips with mushy peas. - Irish Pub Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They have Irish seisiun music Sundays 6-8pm, except when there is a major game. They have 5 big TVs. - 5/5: The buffalo wings are great, with real bleu cheese dipping sauce. Small size is 4 for $10. - 4/5: The cottage pie is good. The ground beef could use some veggie bits. $22 - 3/5: The rosemary honey sour is an OK whiskey sour. $14 read more

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Chill sports bar with a really nice interior and, surprisingly, live music super late at night when we came by! Good for small groups. We ordered a few dishes to share as a late-night snack. Garlic fries were my favorite -- the garlic tasted so fresh and sharp, and the texture of the fries was perfect. Calamari was also solid. The Guinness pour was really impressive, and we took a second to admire how pretty it was LOL. I don't normally come to sports bars but thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Our waitress was super attentive and considerate, too. Highly recommend! read more

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First time coming here as a local to the Parkside neighborhood. Right in front of the L bus stop so super convenient! We made it in time to enjoy a couple drinks and an appetizer for happy hour. I didn't get a picture of the garlic fries but they were the perfect crispiness! Not as garlicky as I would have liked but still good. I ordered the bangers and mash and it was very tasty. I wish there were just a little bit more green beans on the plate . My husband ordered the fried chicken sandwich which was delicious and a pretty good portion. I included a picture of the thickness of the chicken. It came with Mac and cheese which was a little lackluster. Not very flavorful and a bit dry on the top. Overall, we were happy with the food and service! Definitely coming here again. Cheers! read more

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This is our first time back since it changed from Parkside Tavern to O'Brien's. We arrived at around 7:30pm on a Friday. There was a short wait (about 15-20 minutes) before we were seated. Both the host and waitress were friendly. Been craving chowder, so I was excited to see the seafood chowder on the menu. Ordered a bowl, and it was a good chowder - flavorful but maybe a bit pricey. We saw quite a few tables order the burger, so that's what hubs ordered. He noted it was a good burger and the fries were hot and crispy. Kiddo was hungry, so he ordered the fried chicken sandwich. He liked it and he was quite full. Comes with a side of mac n cheese - he said it was too cheesy, but hubs liked it. I decided to order the Cottage Pie - it may not seem like a lot but it was filling. There is quite a bit of potato - maybe would've liked a little more meat. Good flavor, overall. It was busy during our visit, but the waitress checked on us often. We were too full to try any of the desserts, but they looked interesting enough that I'll have to return to try some. read more

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Mushy peas! O'Brien's Irish Pub has mushy peas with their fish & chips $22. Some people won't like them, but I do. It reminds me of my work trip to London years ago. They taste like regular peas but with a mashed potatoes texture with a hint of sweetness. Beautiful to look at. The fish & chips themselves were really good. Perfectly cooked, nice textured fish and a light crispy batter. The chips (fries) weren't soggy and were on the thin side. The seafood chowder $15 was delicious. It was creamy and served with bread. There were so many pieces of clams and fish in the soup. Service was excellent. The restaurant was about half full on a Wednesday night. It was more of an older crowd, you know, people with gray hair. It was nice to have cloth napkins while eating at a bar. That is rare. It felt upscale with the dark wood paneling. The only thing missing is the Irish accents. Dia dhuit! read more

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O'Brien's has become another regular spot to go to off Taraval Street. It's a great spot for local Irish fun with a full menu, cocktails, sports on the televisions, as well as live Irish music on Sunday. You get a sense of old world Irish as you walk into the establishment with dark woods and a long bar down the side of the room. It's always lively with sports playing on the televisions through out the restaurant. More traditional seating is on the right side of O'Brien's where are you seated by a hostess or server when you walk in. Every time we arrive we head straight to the bar. Can you actually go to an Irish pub and not get a pint of Guinness? The answer is no, you can't . Along with this Irish stout, there is a full complement of beers, a vast wine selection and a whole lot of alcohol for your mixed drinks. The appetizers are typical "pub food" from chicken wings and fried calamari to garlic fries and potato skins with some other offerings thrown in. I've sampled the Cheese Chive Croquettes, fried croquette with potato, cheddar cheese, chives, panko bread crumbs, served with a chipotle ranch as well as Fried Calamari, rings and tentacles Sliced Lemon battered and fried with Tartar Sauce. However it's dinner we are usually there for, along with enjoying some drinks and relaxing. In the past I've started with the simple Wedge Salad followed by the Fish & Chips, the Fried Chicken Sandwich (this was huge!), Steak Frites or Chicken Curry. Every dish as been good. Quality presentation with each dish full of flavor. The chicken sando stands out, but you can never go wrong with fish & chips. On top of the great food and endless drinks, you can't beat the friendly staff and atmosphere of O'Brien's, as it feels like you local neighborhood hang out. Highly recommend a stop for an Irish good time. read more

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Food was great, service was excellent and really enjoyed our family Sunday lunch there. It was very noisy; tables are tightly packed so it amplifies. That said, it's still an excellent experience and we would go back again. read more

The positives: - atmosphere/music - service was great - fries were delicious - seafood chowder - yum!! - decently priced drinks There was room for improvement with: - veggie burger - the burger was good but the patty was bland and didn't have a great texture (would have preferred an impossible or beyond burger patty) - Mac n cheese was way too cheesy (maybe good for other peoples taste) but it wasn't my cup of tea - banoffee pie - I usually love banoffee pie and I had seen good reviews and I usually love banoffee pie but we took it to go and it was odd because the crust hadn't set...so it was just graham cracker crumbles instead of crust... read more

Dropped by O'Brien's for a casual dinner and really enjoyed the experience. Classic Irish pub vibes, with friendly service and a great beer selection. I ordered the bangers and mash, and it hit the spot. The sausages were hearty and flavorful with a nice sear, and the mashed potatoes were tasty as well. Good portion size, left full. read more

O'Brien's Irish Pub - Bangers and Mash - Irish Pub Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great looking restaurant with a beautiful bar and a front that looks like a bit of Ireland. A lot of menu items to choose from and an extensive beer, wine and drink menu Dessert menu looked great too but we were all too full to order one Next trip will be aps and desserts!! read more

great drinks and food, beautiful location. went during a 49ers playoff game and it was busy, but i had a reservation. nice servers. will be back! read more

It was a Wednesday night, but it was packed. Even the auxiliary dining room, where I was, was packed. This was a pleasant surprise that business is doing this well. I don't remember that happening when it was the Parkside Tavern. Back then, the auxiliary room was mostly empty, except maybe on Warriors playoff nights. I had that Bangers and Mash today. It was very flavorful and aromatic. The bangers were a little bit on the burnt side but the mashed potatoes topped with an irresistible, stout gravy more than made up for it. The service was slow getting the food to everyone because the kitchen was backed up with the crowd tonight. So we had to be more patient. But it was another good sign for them that business is doing so well. The servers themselves were great. A tag team of three were working together to make sure we were all taken care of. read more

O'Brien's Irish Pub - Bangers and Mash - Irish Pub Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Sunday afternoon to watch the Clippers and GSW game and was surprised that it was not busier. Sat at the bar where Adrian was our bartender. Overall food was great and enjoyed the smash-burger but wish the bun was able to handle all the ingredients without having to fall apart near the end of my meal. Not pictured were the potato skins which hit the spot as a precursor to my meal. Solid 4 stars for my 2nd visit and was hoping to say "hi" to Rebecca who used to be a server at OJW. read more

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Great place! I love the Irish stouts that they have on tap. Haven't tried much of the menu yet but the smash burger is great. Delicious crisp on the 2 patties, good sauce, bun so soft. Very yummy. Service is quick and friendly. Inside is very Irish bar and I like it. Want to try more of the menu. The Irish coffee is delicious as is the espresso martini. read more

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Great service. Good food. Nice decor. Cozy and comfortable dining. Family friendly. Must have their roasted fried chicken! read more

O'Brien's Irish Pub - Half roasted fried chicken- cooked to perfection - Irish Pub Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best food I've ever experienced in an Irish bar, and the staff is stellar. Such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood!

I love the Irish...and their pubs! This pub was so great that on a visit to San Francisco, we went not only once but twice during the 48 hours we were in the Bay. Our first server, Juliana, was so delightful yesterday that we couldn't pass up the opportunity to return tonight and we had an equally enjoyable experience with our server, Theresa. First, I have to talk about the best beer I've had the joy of experiencing: Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale. I had vivid, miraculous dreams of this beer that called me back to this cozy, inviting pub. We paired this beer with their fried shrimp and parmesan fries which were both delicious. Juliana, an Italian through and through, made our Irish experience even better than we could have imagined. On our second night, in addition to the Kilkenny's, we had to order the shrimp once again, and the fried cauliflower (we wanted these the first night but despite our earnest attempts to have them appear, Juliana told us they were out of them :/ ) to start. They were both fantastic and were a great start before our fish and chips and fish tacos, both super fresh in their taste and flaky in their breading. And of course, once we saw the dessert menu, we had to order the bread pudding which did not disappoint. Our server, Theresa, was sharp, kind, shy but observant. She had the most delightful disposition and provided impeccable service. Both of our servers were true Irish Colleens (not knowing if their mothers were Irish or not). This neighborhood pub really has the spirit of warmth and community, nestled in the Outer Sunset/Parkside district, and its food, service, and inviting atmosphere make it a spot that I will definitely return to on my next visit up the coast. "Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin." (There's no hearth like your own hearth). read more

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Bomb spicy ranch! The spicy margarita was really good, especially happy to see they have tajin. No pictures because I was in a hurry. I'm excited to check out the rest of the menu and enjoy the clean and welcoming atmosphere. read more

First time coming here. This place has a full bar which you can seat at. They also have tables if you like to dine in since they do serve food as well other than drinks. Great place to hang out with friends and family. This place is clean. Friendly staffs. read more

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Quickly becoming a family favorite. Visited for Father's Day brunch and also recently for dinner. Excellent staff/ service and a well-kept, clean dining environment. The menu offers both value for money and a good variety of traditional pub food options. The Irish breakfast was excellent (proper bacon rashers!) and the cottage pie and curry were very tasty. We opted to sit in the rear dining area (away from the main bar area) which is a great option for families with smaller children. The place is very kid friendly with a dedicated kids menu and coloring materials. Needless to say, there is a fully-stocked bar and a they serve a great pint of guinness. Looking forward to coming back and trying more off the menu - the pork chop and roast chicken looked amazing. read more

We arrived around 9:15pm on New Year's Day. There was just a handful of patrons, but we were greeted up the door, seated at a lovely table and serviced so well! We have the cottage pie, the chicken sandwich, and the best fish and chips ever! Everybody absolutely loved their food, and we agreed we would definitely be back again. The bar is absolutely beautiful, and I can see how fun this place can get when it is filled with lots of patrons. read more

Stopped by to watch a Warriors game on a Saturday night. The place is festively decorated with Christmas cheer. On a cold night ordered a hot buttered run and potato skins. Both were very good albeit a bit pricey. Service was friendly and warm, good local spot to check out if you are on Taraval. read more

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Food and service were good. I had fish and chips, bread, seafood chowder, and a chicken pot pie. Pot pie was okay but everything else was solid and I would definitely come here again. The servers that I met were both really nice and gave my baby son some crayons to color with while we waited for our order. Warm service, hot food, and a good vibe. read more

Probably my favorite place I ate at during my overnighter in San Francisco! I came to O'Briens because it was very close to the motel I was staying at ( motel 6 on Great HWY), only a 10 minute drive. No traffic however hard to find parking as it is in a residential area as well as the post office being a block up you can tell they also have issues with parking lol My group of 6 had no issues getting a table. We did go on a Wednesday so maybe that's why we were quick to be seated. I loved the ambience of the pub, lots of cool photos on the wall, and lots of Post office memorabilia! Which as a mailman myself I really enjoyed, I had no idea what I was walking into! The food was delicious! I had the fish and chips, my son a kids grilled chicken, husband had a burger (not pictured) and my daughter had Mac n cheese (not pictured) everything was delicious! My daughter said the Mac n cheese was THE BEST SHE EVER HAD! the fish and chips were crispy, not too greasy and very filling. The service was nice, no complaints. Would absolutely go back. Also, the spicy margarita is SPICY and so delicious! Very roomy, family friendly, has seating and a large bar. As a family of 4, dinning at a restaurant and spending under $100 is hard to come by, I was very surprised (and happy) to see my bill! read more

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Since OIP is closed on Tuesdays, it's been more challenging to make time for a visit, but finally I made it happen. Im happy to report that the new iteration is at least as good as parkside tavern if not better. Food was delicious, the vibe was great, and the drinks on point as ever - do not skip. On the first trip since new name - tried the wedge salad, the curry, and the pork chop. The wedge - was inspiring -- much better dressing than trad blue cheese!! Tasted great!! Curry - for some reason I expected more of an Indian variety rather than Thai - regardless - the green curry was excellent. And finally the pork chop -- no joke - it should win awards - possibly best one I've ever had. read more

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Just had my daughter sweet 16 party at OBriens . They have a great back room that is great for private parties. Rebecca and Brendan ( Owners) were so great to work with and extremely accommodating. The food, service and venue exceeded our expectations. We will be back for sure! Thank you again for everything!!! read more

My wife and I held our rehearsal dinner at O'Brien's, and we could not be happier! We live in the neighborhood and enjoy stopping by for dinner or a quick drink, so it was a natural choice. Rebekah provided us with several options and worked with us to craft our desired menu. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the food (Steak Fries, Salmon, and Guinness Lamb Stew) and drinks (too many to mention), and, most importantly, our server, Teresa, kept everyone happy. Once the dinner was over, our friends and family had a blast hanging out at the bar. The staff made an important night meaningful and memorable. O'Brien's is a true neighborhood gem. read more

I love this restaurant, it never disappoints. The ambience is always lively and the food and service are excellent. read more

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O'Brien's Irish Pub captures everything that makes a great local spot unforgettable -- cosy atmosphere, friendly faces, and just the right blend of comfort and culture. Whether you're popping in for a quiet pint or catching up with friends, there's a sense of welcome here that feels real and rooted. The pub itself balances tradition with a modern edge. Dark wood interiors, vintage Irish décor, and just enough buzz in the background from happy chatter and clinking glasses. It feels lived-in -- in the best way. Their Guinness is poured slow and proper, and every pint tastes like it was meant to be enjoyed here. The staff are not only fast, but genuinely friendly -- the kind that greet you with a smile and remember your order if you've been more than once. read more

The ambience is perfect if your vibe is traditional Irish pub, I had a very nice experience with the host, and my server was kind and attentive. I ordered happy hour calamari, garlic fries fish tacos and buffalo chicken. All bland. To be fair, none of this is traditional Irish cuisine. I'd intend to go back for a pie, corned beef or fish and chips with mushy peas. read more

Great ribeye and excellent service, staff was very friendly. Parking was ok, had to park a couple of blocks away.

As a small business owner and a person who grew up in the Sunset, I can't tell you how happy I am to see a local establishment not only survive the pandemic but thrive. This place has made a huge turn around since it's days as Parkside Tavern. There was nothing wrong with PT, but something just feels different walking in here now. I've been here twice in the past few months and both times I've had nothing other than a good experience. Both times we we're lucky enough to have a band playing live Irish music too! There we're two things that really blew us away. They're arguably the most important things. **The food and the service** 1. Food was delicious, we love the menu. Everything was reasonably priced. Bangers and mash, Fish and chips, Cottage pie, Pork chops, Lamb chops, dessert, you name it. We haven't ordered something we didn't like. Sorry I didn't take any pictures. 2. The service was great. Actually better than great, I would say top notch. The first time we we're taken care of by Theresa (hope I spelled that correctly) She was attentive, friendly and patient. It's the small things that did it for us though. We didn't have to flag her down for a single thing. She was there before we knew we needed her. Water was getting low and she's there with a refill. Food comes out and she makes sure that everything was up to standard. She didn't rush us out when it was time to pay. Mind you this was all during a busy day. We were raving about how good she was during and after the meal. The second time we came, there was a large line and wait. I would say this is a sign of a successful business. We walked in with 4 people and asked how long the wait was. A gentleman named Brendan said very nicely "I'm going to be completely honest with you, it's going to be well over an hour for a table but you're welcome to sit at the bar with full dinner service" I've been to so many places where people would lie and say it will be 15 - 20 minutes as they're trying to keep you there but have you actually wait an hour. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the way he handled that. It goes a long way. We took the seat at the bar. We were treated exactly the same as someone sitting at table. Again, attention to the small details. Water was always full. If they saw an empty wine or beer glass, immediately asked if we wanted a refill. The food took some time to come out (again they were very busy) but appetizers came out very quickly so we weren't hangry. Towards the end of the meal, we asked Brendan to help us do something special for my moms birthday and he was able to bring out a small piece of cake with a candle. He even helped us take a picture in the middle of a busy dinner service. We left full, content, and most importantly, happy. We will absolutely be coming back and can't recommend this place enough. Good people here. Please give them a try and support a small business that really cares about their patrons and quality. read more

O'Brien's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - San Francisco, California

Classic Irish pub ambience with Cheers neighborhood back. Decent food of the pub kind. Sadly when they closed Parkside Tavern and reopened as O'Brien's they dropped some of the less well known Irish foods such as champ and Colcannon. But the bar staff more than make up for it. Everybody may not exactly know your name but they're always glad you came. read more

My friends and I decided to drop in for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed it! They have a decent amount of seating aside from the bar and it's brightly lit and had TV's playing above the bar. I'd say the ambiance is an upscale bar. We ordered the burger, fish & chips, and Chef's pasta. All the food was flavored well and had decently big portions that were great to share. The fish and chips were lightly battered and crispy, it came with malted vinegar and tartar sauce. The chef's pasta changes but we had a seafood red sauce with bucatini and it was delicious. The burger was enjoyable but wasn't anything special. We also opted for dessert and got the chocolate brownie and banoffee pie. I'd skip the chocolate brownie, it came out dry and had a burnt coating. The banoffee pie was the perfect dessert, it wasn't overly sweet and the fresh banana and graham cracker crust went so well together. read more

Classic bit of Ireland cuisine. I order a pint with bangers and mash. Classic! Casual, friendly service read more

We have been going to this neighborhood gem for years - back when it was Parkside Tavern - and now that it is O'Brien's. Maybe 15 years?! We were so glad that the new owner and many of the staff of the former restaurant stayed and that the same friendly faces are still here to greet us! The ambiance is wonderful. Full bar decked out and especially festive for the holidays with beautiful decor of lights and garland. So cozy. The menu for dinner is great. We love the steak frites, the salmon, the pork chop. The potato skins are a solid app especially during happy hour. The drinks here are also solid. They do a fantastic dirty martini. Wines are good to complement a meal also. The wait staff are attentive and so welcoming. One time I had a steak that I ordered medium and our server noticed before I did that it was way under done. She was proactive and made sure and took it back to get it cooked to my liking. I really appreciate how attentive and detailed the wonderful staff is here. A wonderful neighborhood spot. We love this place! Highly recommended! read more

I happen to stumble upon this place while looking for a place to watch the Niners game on Sunday. I love this place! Not only is it beautiful inside but the food is great and the bartender was exactly what you want a bartender to be: kind, helpful and funny. This is my new spot! read more

O'Briens is a chill place to try a hearty meal. The ambience is good. The bar area was clean and inviting. The layout was spacious with nice wood textures throughout the space. I definitely felt an Irish vibe. The service was ok. People were kind but some of the timing and execution was a bit clumsy for me. I personally did not like the bangers dish. For starters my food was served cold. I was hoping for better care on the reheat but the overall execution was lacking. The sausage was cheap quality. I asked if the sausage was traditional to Ireland but no one was sure. The seafood chowder was more like a soup base and again no one seemed to know if it was traditional. Why was the chowder so loose and watery in comparison to common chowder? The shepherds pie was the start of the show and I would've appreciated if the rest of the food could compare in quality. O'Brien's should be an experience for visitors and I feel like the care wasn't fully there with the food and staff not knowing the tradition. I would revisit for Shepards pie but I would be skeptical about exploring other dishes. read more