I heard Ocean Ale House had a great fish sandwich and my brother and I decided to check it out. We really enjoyed them. For $18 we get red snapper fish as opposed to cod on specialty bread from Pacifica that is buttered and seared with a nice crisp. The tartar sauce could very well be housemade. The half order of thick cut fries for $5 was just the right amount. We went on a Thursday and they have trivia night at 6PM. Clearly, this event brings out a lot of folks. Looking forward to returning to try the $30 fish and chips:) read more

Ocean Ale House - Fish Sandwich and Small Fries - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place truly is phenomenal! The kale salad was the perfect balance of crunchy leaves, parm cheese, dressing and we got to get cod on top! The patty melt was marvelous with the sautéed onions Service was great! The elderflower old fashion was amazing and strong! read more

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The service was hella chill and accommodating considering we had a baby. We literally had him sprawled on the table drinking his milk. And they were chill about it and asked if we wanted a bjolner which is one of those sitting bassinet things. Clutch. They do specials for the dispensary next door so that was cool. There was live music and it was sick. We didn't even know and were like welp guess little guy's eardrums bout to get blasted off the rip. That's not a knock on the business. That is just on us. And honestly the little dude fell asleep lmao. Anyways this is a spacious spot with some board game drinking games to just converse and hang. There's an outside in the back, kind small but just big enough if it's a nice day, and can snag it, it's like a nice quaint area to get buzzed read more

Came here today after my YELP event with a fellow Yelper. There was not many ppl, but it was like 4ish. More ppl arrived by like 5 or so. We sat at the bar and waited for the server. Honestly, we waited a little minute and I was a bit annoyed by that. However, I just waited patiently because maybe they were busy or something. We were serviced by Skylar. He showed me to taste #8 because I really only like Blue moons or shocktops. He allowed my fellow peer to try #14. We enjoyed the tasting and purchased. I wish the bartender would have been a little more warm and welcoming after he serviced us. He seemed like he didn't really want to be bothered. It is is unfortunate because this was both our 1st time here and it seem like a cute spot. Maybe he just had alot going on and that's why he lacked being personalable. read more

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Their French fries is very yummy, one of my favorite in the restaurant, live music is a plus here, over all a relaxing experience read more

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Good spot for food and drinks! Came on a Sunday night and there was a live music. Personally, it was too loud and hard to have a conversation so we moved to the outdoor seating in the back. Loved the vibes outside with the string lights and they're also dog friendly (both inside and outside). We tried the following food: - Brussel sprouts ($9) - surprisingly really good and came with a mayo dip - Buffalo wings ($17) - comes with about 6-7 really big pieces. I saw a lot of people recommend this on Yelp and I can see why! They use mochiko batter so it was really crispy. - Crispy chicken sandwich ($16) - this was super crispy and they also use mochiko batter. Sourdough bread was a little burnt. One person in our group enjoyed it and the other person didn't as much because it was a little too crispy. Overall, not bad! Not a huge selection of food to choose from, but a nice spot to hang out, especially with the seating outside. read more

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Amazing local spot. The owner, Miles, is a very accommodating and knowledgeable worker. Cool vibes inside: music, local concerts, and a back patio. The food is super yummy and beer menu is also local and pretty extensive. I highly recommend the place. I'll for sure be coming back. read more

Ocean Ale House - Beer week deal - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Evening of 5/28/26. Unfortunately, we experienced poor customer service when we stopped by for dinner and drinks. After looking over the tap list posted on the wall, we approached the bar to place our order. The bar tender immediately handed us 4 menus and his exact words were " please have a seat at a table and I will take your order shortly. If I take too long, feel free to come back to the bar". Fair enough, we have a seat and make our food selections. 10-12 minutes pass as we watched at least 8 other people come in the Ale house and immediately receive a beverage at the register. With all of our choices in mind, we approach the bar again, without any hesitation his exact words were "have a seat at your table, I will be there shortly". All four of us were a little confused why we seemed to be the only people he was not offering to serve a drink. We continued to wait for another 10 minutes without any acknowledgement from the staff. We understand dinner time can be busy and have no problem waiting for food service, but the immediate denial of even taking a drink order is very odd behavior for an Ale house. We stood up, walked half a block down and had delicious Sushi instead. Mind you, we had a beer in hand within 5 minutes of arrival. read more

This place took me by surprise and we had a very pleasant experience. We came to meet up with some friends on a Friday afternoon and it was fairly empty. The street parking was decent, but I can't imagine how chaotic it would be on a weekend! We ended up sitting in the back patio, which was rustic. I mean, it's kind of pieced together with various patio furniture and my chair was so lose, I almost thought I'd fall a few times, but I didn't! I ordered their: - Buffalo chicken wings - 5/5 One of the best buffalo wings I've had, the batter is perfectly crispy! They've cracked the code for the perfect wings. - Kale Cesar Salad - 5/5 They did forget about the salad and I had to go ask, but we're all humans! The flavor was delicious, and the kale was fresh and not tough. I love an intense Cesar dressing, and the anchovies on top was such a nice addition. Overall, it was a very flavorful Cesar salad(although not the best I've ever had). The server was funny and personable, and when he saw the law enforcement ticketers come by he made sure to check that none of us had an expired meter. Overall, great people with great food! If I was in the city on a weekday, I'd come by again. read more

Ocean Ale House - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were craving some craft beer after visiting the zoo and came across this place. They have a great selection of beers and food options, and the staff were very attentive and friendly! read more

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Friendly fun ambiance. Live music every night. The fish taco is yummy, fresh and crunchy and together with the ginger turmeric soda water, it hit the spot. read more

Ocean Ale House - Fish Taco - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'll keep it simple. The service is friendly but inattentive. My family and I asked to sit at a table but were told that it was reserved for another party. We sat at the bar for an hour plus, eating and drinking while watching the table sit unused. The great food and awesome beer selection isn't enough to bring us back. read more

As other reviewers may have mentioned before, prepare for a side of attitude with your food and drinks. All American, cis-male, bearded bro attitude -- if you're into that! read more

A true hidden gem. Live music, great rotating beer selection, cocktails, and food. The staff is super friendly and the bar has a great atmosphere. The first few times I stopped in I did not try the food -- turns out I was seriously missing out (the brisket sandwich is ). It's definitely worth checking out. Events are posted on their website. read more

Ocean Ale House - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

An early dinner for two on a recent late Sunday afternoon and so glad we stopped by! The place was almost full and there's a variety of seating - some good for large parties and some high tops and standard height tables. QR code menu at the tables (which also had fresh flowers!) for ordering. Service was efficient and friendly. Delicious food and drink, live music (we got to take in a set during our meal), kid and dog friendly. In case there are any Trekkies out there, they have a Star Trek themed bathroom. Quirky and bemusing! I'd definitely come back! read more

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This place is my new favorite spot. There is so much to love here. The atmosphere has a very chill vibe, the food coming out of this kitchen is out of this world, and the libations being offered here complete the trifecta of awesomeness. I'm just gonna start with the chicken wings because that was thee BEST thing I've experienced in any restaurant for a while. I had these wings just last weekend and since then I've been dreaming of when I can have them again. Yes, they are that good. The batter is outrageously crispy and well cooked. The wings are meaty, tender, and crazy delicious. The ranch it comes with tastes homemade and offers a nice cool relief from these fiery treasures. I typically love a good ranch but these wings have such great crunch and flavor they don't even need it. We also had one of the smash burgers served on beautiful Rosalind sliced sourdough. It was served with American cheese and had yummy pickles inside. The fries served with aioli is another standout dish here. Imagine crinkle cut steak fries served with this addictive aioli you pretty much want to slather on everything. So much yum is happening here folks. They have a lot of great offerings on the menu. Stuff like pozole, fish tacos, and crispy chicken sandwiches. It was very hard to choose. I'm not certain but I think they make a lot of their sauces in house. The ranch and the aïoli both tasted very authentic. Not like something you could get everywhere. I love that attention to detail. This place is gold and I'm only sorry I didn't discover it earlier. I'm jealous of the people that live in this neighborhood because this is the type of establishment you want in your neighborhood. Boyfriend had sour beer and I had Cremant Rosé. Both refreshing and crisp. We were really happy to see that they carry Tag + Jug dry cider. We love that stuff but cannot seem to find it anywhere. It was unsurprising when they told us they had run out of it. They have a remarkable cocktail list with unique and delectable offerings. The place itself has a very fun vibe. They have a stage for live music, a sweet little patio in the back, and a variety of different seating inside to cater to different groups and parties. Even the bathroom here is fun. Love the mermaids. The food here is fantastic but the people that work here really brought it all home. The people taking care of us, Terry and Skyler, were so kind and helpful. The gentleman performing that day, Johnny, was wonderful. He was so sweet to our little toddler and let him play with one of his drums. Then later, when he performed his set, he let our son get on stage with him and play the drum with him. I was very nervous because he's only three years old and I was worried he'd break something but Johnny was so cool and told me not to worry about it. Above and beyond kindness. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. It's very hard to go out sometimes with a toddler. This was the best experience we've had anywhere in a really long time. read more

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The jazz music was unexpectedly a nice surprise I loved it!!! The sandwiches were delicious! We had fish & chips & crab sandwich.. The staff are friendly . read more

What more could you want? Great beer selection, crafted cocktails, great food (the fish sandwich and fries are my go-tos), and live music. This is essentially a community gathering place. Not a sports bar, but they'll happily put muted games on the tv. Friendly staff that has been there for years...and the owner is frequently there as well. Ocean Ave wouldn't be the same without this place! read more

The food was yummy! I had the fish taco which was nice a full! The Brussel sprouts were good! We went on a Friday evening with our two kids. There was live jazz music which was nice! read more

Great ambiance, music, and food, but the service was a little questionable given we were made to sit outside in the cold despite there being several tables open that could have been pushed together inside, in front of the stage. And no, it wasn't because we had small kids, as we saw other groups with small kids get sat in that area. We came in a little before 6pm on a Saturday evening. Although it wasn't listed on their website, there was a lovely flamenco performance (guitar and dancing). Our friends got there first and all the tables near the stage were empty, but for some reason they were sat outside (we were a group of 4 adults, 4 toddlers). It is VERY cold out there, and there are no heat lamps. You can order a tea for $7. When I got in, and I tried asking the manager (I think) if we could sit at the 4-top in front of the stage (since our kids were just standing next to the stage watching the performance. They were quiet mesmerized by it). He kept interrupting me and saying, "wherever you sit, we will serve you." This happened several times. So I just had our kids sit at that 4-top to watch the show. Then he comes over and says that we should sit outside, or we can continue standing next to the stage (which is awkwardly also in front if the restroom door) to watch the performance. Also I felt a little pressure to drink.. I said I was driving and even with that the manager kept asking me what I wanted to drink. * Fried Potato ($9) - 4.5 stars. These are giant potato wedges, crinkle cut for extra surface area and crisp. They were awesome. * Fish Taco ($14) - 4.5 stars. A single giant fish taco, very delicious, fresh tasting fish, nice thick crunchy crisp. read more

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Super chill spot with wonderful staff. The food was super tasty and beautiful. Glad we stopped here for a bite. read more

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A family friendly spot and great for big groups. There's limited metered parking around the area. Menus are accessible via QR codes at each table or on the sign right when you walk in. You order and pay at the bar and they'll deliver your order to you. There was a live band playing last Thursday evening. It was difficult to have a conversation as it was loud, but they had gaps between their sets to allow for chit chat. The music was great! The largest table could seat a party of 9. The sweetest dessert wine they carry is a Sauternes which was SO good! The fries were a hit at my table and it can be shared with at least three people. I also enjoyed the steak and frites, but if you wait too long to eat it, the fatty part gets too chewy. The fries it came with is shareable too. The bartender was super nice! read more

Ocean Ale House - Steak and frites and Sauternes - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

A hidden gem in San Francisco. Excellent food, beer and outstanding service. 5 stars all around.

Stopped by randomly and were not disappointed. Solid drink menu, great burgers and a fun live jazz band. Server was super friendly and the energy of the room was solid for a Sunday night. Only knock here is it's a bit pricey. Regardless, nice place to hand and drink. read more

Ocean Ale House - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was amazing. There was also a live band playing, which made our experience even better. Great and friendly service. read more

Ocean Ale House - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always heard great things about OAH over the years. I went by recently for a couple of drinks and had a good time. But today, their food fell short. It wasn't busy inside, and I ordered at 1:30pm so it was available quick. I walked in at 1:45 and was able to grab my order real quick. The star of their menu is the potato wedges with garlic aioli. It's really good. The burger was just a patty melt with onions and mustard. I wouldn't even call it a true burger as it was on sourdough. The crust on the sourdough was burnt and I had to peel it off. Last on the list was the fish sandwich. Fish was mostly batter, a bit over fried dark brown color and was dry. It needed a lot of tartar sauce to balance it out but there wasn't much on there. The sourdough bread crust was also burnt and needed to be peeled off too. Over all too heavy of a sandwich. All that for $50 and for the server to cough on his hand before handing me a pen to sign the receipt was the cherry on top. I'll stick to beeps down the street moving forward.... read more

We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and it was busy with a soccer team gathering. The interior is comfortable and there is ample seating. I loved my Mezcal Negroni! Our server and bartender were helpful and friendly. Our burger and sandwich was delicious. The salad was ok. Their cut fries were a must have! read more

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Amazing beers on a rotating basis, so just because you found one you love doesn't mean it'll be there the next time. Which may be a reason to visit again, actually. And very good pub food. Just had the pozole verde and recommend it without reservation. The only reservation I have, in fact, is the live events, which you'll definitely want to know about ahead of time. Because they can be great, I am sure, or they can be torture, I know. Alas, it was the latter for my last three visits. One--open mic comedy--has, I believe, been dropped now. Mercifully, because open mic comedy is the best way to find the most troubled people in any particular town, and the most racist, and the most misogynist, and all their friends and family, because those will be the only ones left in the place after the first half hour. They also have karaoke, and if you're a fan, this is a plus. I am not. But seriously . . . this is the place for you if you've got a great voice. It's even the place for you if you have a terrible voice. Finally, they have improv comedy. Which is, thankfully, free of racism and misogyny! It is also free of wit! And humor! They played games! Do you like games? You'll love improv. You'll feel like you're at a baby shower. Fortunately, most of the live shows are professional musicians--jazz, r&b, folk, rock, and more--and the schedule is listed on their website. So I had no excuse, really, for what I'd subjected myself to. Next time I'll find the kind of music I like, and show up for some great beer, great food, and (I really believe this is possible) great entertainment. read more

This place is great! I come for the food, as I do not really drink alcohol. There is plenty of room to maneuver to my table and it is well spread out. This is usually not the case in San Francisco for someone in a wheelchair, so I was pleasantly surprised. The people that work there are friendly, attentive, kind, and professional, even when it gets busy. The food is really good! The mushroom melt is amazing, the freshest mushrooms, aged gruyère, and caramelized onion on delicious rye. I have to fight myself to not go in and order one weekdays when wheeling home from the gym's pool. The place itself is vibrant, fun, and family-friendly in the best way - folks of all ages enjoying live music, beverages, and good food together. I highly recommend! read more

We came here to watch our friend's band performance. While enjoying the music, we ordered a mushroom melt and steak frites. The mushroom melt had a generous amount of mushrooms and a perfectly cooked egg. It was pretty tasty and satisfying. My husband ordered the steak frites. I stole some of his fries, which I enjoyed! He thought the steak was okay. The staff was friendly and pretty organized! They managed to bring the orders for our large party and to charge each group correctly for our individual orders. They have an extensive selection of beers, but we don't drink. It's a fun place to hang out with friends and enjoy good food and music! read more

Ocean Ale House - Mushroom Melt - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

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On a nice sunny day, we decided to take our baby out for an early dinner and grab a couple pints from Ocean Ale House. They had a live band at the time warming up. We found a nice little seat near the game shelf in the back and picked out some things for my daughter to play with while we ordered. We ordered two pints of beer, an order of french fries, a patty melt and chicken sandwich. We left before the band kicked up, as it was pretty loud and with the high ceilings the sound carried. Fun for adults, but not so much for little kids. Fun place and the food was good. read more

Ocean Ale House - Chicken Sandwich - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is such a fun neighborhood gem! Plenty of craft beers on tap if that's your thing, plus live music on many nights. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Krystel sold us on the wings/wangs! Deep fried in rice batter which made them shatter perfectly in your mouth creating earth bombs on your palate! Wish they had a wing happy hour deal but it was truly special and juicy inside! read more

Very good fried fish (I had it in a taco,) excellent drinks, and top notch service! Both server/barkeeps took care of me, which, as a wheelchair user, is always welcome. They also have Yucateca hot sauce even tho far away from the Mission. read more

Loved the karaoke! Server was super friendly and helpful suggesting selections that we loved.

Came here for trivia night the first Thursday last month and had a blast! Not only was the trivia super fun (chill but random in a challenging way), but the food was amazing. My husband keeps asking if we should go back for the mushroom melt--and the kale salad is super healthy too which is a nice change of pace for bar food (just didn't see any pomegranate seeds in mine though?)--but I've been saying we should save it for our trivia nights since we'll be sure to be back each month for it. We were super bummed that the December trivia night was canceled; I've been checking the event calendar each week to see if the January one is confirmed. Can't wait to return! read more

Wow, super impressed by everything about Ocean Ale House! Miles was so welcoming and lovely for our post football celebration for our kids and went out of his way to open early for our group. The friendliest and most genuine service, amazing drinks and food, and the best vibes here. read more

My husband and I were house sitting for our son so we went out to explore the city. We stopped in here on June 28th to listen to the jazz band, which was very good! I had a beer and we shared some delicious tacos! The waiter was excellent! I didn't get his name, he was the only one working and the place was packed. We had a nice time and will be back next time we come to San Francisco read more

Excellent food & drink always - so consistent! Crystal, Geri, Miles & the rest of the crew are always on point. This is definitely a chill & happy place to hang out. read more

We were in the neighborhood and decided to grab a quick drink. After ordering a couple of beers, we peeked at their menu and saw some small bites. We ordered a few orders of the Smoked Japanese Sweet Potato Tacos and some Smoked Brisket Tacos -- super delicious. I ordered an Aromatic Vesper ($14) which had St. George Terroir Gin, Lillet Blanc, Humboldt Vodka, Lemon Peel Garnish. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for a dry cocktail. My boyfriend had the Maison de Campagne and throughly enjoyed it -- so much so that he had about 5. His Uncle enjoyed a few of their Tremor California Light Lager. Lots of options for drought beer so stop by if you're in the mood for some ale. Also, KC was our server and was pretty hospitable. I heard this spot has live music on the weekends so I wouldn't mind stopping by when we're in the area again. Support local y'all! read more

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