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3 years ago

One Shot must be one of those places I've been going so long (I think it's been about 13 years?!), that has become so much a part of my heart (and skin) that I've forgotten to review it for all the world to see. But I always carry their work with me (literally), so I've grown well-accustomed to touting their touch. Still, it's time for me to tout it out to the Yelp-iverse. I should note that I've only had tattoos done by Dave, the shop's owner. That's because from the moment I got my first tattoo done by Dave, I knew I had met my artistic match. He's too damn good at what he does! And there's a reason I, like many others, have stayed loyal to da soil. Dave's work and his personality speaks for itself; you won't find a more solid artist that's equally professional (but still knows how to have a good time!) It runs in the family: Dave's daughter, Violet, is also a badass artist with impeccable skills. (Ms. Violet, next time I'm getting some work done by you, too!) All of the shop's artists are awesome, though, and there's never a visit where I'm not immediately impressed by the work someone else in a neighboring booth is doing. I've got about 14 tattoos and I think 11 of them have been done by Dave, a testament to his skill. Actually, what's even MORE of a testament (y'all, I promise I hate ALL CAPS, but we're going to have to start a movement to make Yelp more format-friendly... #italicizeorbust) is that 3 of those tattoos have been coverups of some previous God-awful work. They've all been amazing and I constantly get compliments on them, but those compliments only intensify when I let folks know this is a coverup of some homegrown ass tattoo I received in my living room. (I mean, sometimes that may make sense but... Yeah, this wasn't one of those situations.) Basically, get to One Shot. Now. read more

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Nicolalala X.

9 months ago

One Shot Tattoo - Osito - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yesenia R.

1 year ago

I've gotten several tattoos from Rocky. He's super talented and very professional! I highly reccomend him, he's awesome!

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Ben C.

2 years ago

One Shot Tattoo - Voyager spacecraft tattoo by Drew - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cara G.

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2 years ago

Love my tattoo that I received at One Shot Tattoo. The shop is super clean and professional. Drue was very friendly and did a great job! read more

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Arthur K.

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3 years ago

Fantastic service, cool bunch of people and awesome tattoos. Got my first one yesterday and cannot be more happy! They made me feel welcome, respected and comfortable. Highly recommended!! read more

One Shot Tattoo - My first tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Bianca G.

3 years ago

One Shot Tattoo - American style rose by Joey. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Valentina S.

3 years ago

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Kaida A.

3 years ago

One Shot Tattoo - The White rose from Alice in Wonderland with my mom's name in cursive above it. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Caleb J.

2 years ago

Love the work I've gotten by Rhianna (@stretched.marks.tattoo on IG), highly recommend! My first session I was being super picky and kept tweaking the design, and she ended up drawing for several hours and the needle never touched my skin, but she didn't get upset or impatient with me, and seemed genuinely excited to be working on the drawing to get it just right. To date it's my favorite tattoo, and I'll definitely be going back for more when my income improves read more

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Jack O.

2 years ago

One Shot Tattoo - Very detailed dove tattoo done by Joey. Really cool and professional dude. Definitely recommend him for getting a tattoo done. Amazing job. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Alex A.

3 years ago

First time being in this shop. Great vibe lots of art on the wall to pick from and lots of amenities near by had Joey as my artist. Rocked it! Great convo also respected my pronouns. Very self aware and nice. Definitely will be coming back for more. read more

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Josh L.

5 years ago

One Shot Tattoo - This photo was taken just after we got our tattoos done. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Galina Z.

3 years ago

A few days ago I got a tattoo here. David was a real gentleman and made me feel very comfortable. It was super affordable, quality work and great service. This will not be my last tattoo. read more

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Is M.

3 years ago

joey was an ass and doesn't listen to his clients because he's a know it all. terrible experience. Update: joey cold called me over this review to harass me. Why I wrote this was because my friend and I didn't felt comfortable around him. We felt like this because every time we asked for minor changes with the tattoo, he gave off this impression of being annoyed and always tried to make it seem like he was already doing that. He told us he knew what would look best on us then when he messed up, he would tell us we wanted it like that. read more

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Nicole A.

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7 years ago

BRIAN JONES!!! If I could give him 10 stars I totally would! He did a great job on my tat! If you want to get a great job done, go to him! He got hella skills, and he did my tat EXACTLY the way I wanted it! When I get my next tat, you know I will go to him. He is super cool and hella chill. He will tell you straight up how it is, and he is very respectful. Great applause and two thumbs to Mr. Brian Jones!!! You are great!! =) Honest review! Poison Ivy! read more

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Judea C.

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3 years ago

Joey and Johnny are the best! Rad shop, great location, welcoming environment & cute pup.

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Chris J.

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6 years ago

(I should probably note that I got this tattoo 3 years ago in 2017 and just barely writing a review bc the experience is still imprinted in me) I wanted my first tattoo at this place since I've only heard good things about it! At 20 years old I walked inside and decided to look through a tattoo artist's portfolio. His name was Joey, he seemed pretty cool with cool art. I gave him a complex idea of a tattoo that I had on my right forearm, he told me he wouldn't recommend it bc it was just too much for little space. I sensed his tone to be hostile but at the same time I was super naive, didn't know what I wanted or didn't knot what to expect. Long story short, he started tattooing on me, a meditating astronaut. It looked SICK!! (In a good way). As he was tattooing me, I was in a meditating mindset, which for my first time I think I did a pretty good job at staying still. It did hurt but very manageable. I was in the mood going with the flow in my head when all of a sudden Joey raised is voice at me saying "I'm doing your shade and you keep on moving!!" Like... he sounded angry! There were people around and I didn't know how to respond, so I just said "okay..." Occasionally he would make small talk with me, then I'd throw in an anecdote or a simple response and he seemed annoyed. It was very awkward. After the session I could tell he was relieved it was done, so I gave him a hundred dollar tip; it's a sick tattoo of course!! But getting yelled at by a stranger who's doing something permanent on your body was definitely not fun :( Love the tattoo! But I'll be going somewhere else where I won't get yelled at :) read more

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H M.

3 years ago

While I was visiting San Fran from the East Coast, my friend and I randomly popped into One Shot Tattoo for new tattoos. Joey was my guy and I cannot express how wonderful an experience it was. I had come into the shop with an idea in my head and Joey took that idea and ran with it. I absolutely LOVE my tattoo - out of the 10 that I have, the one he gave me is my favorite. It represents so much to me! He was very personable, we had awesome conversations, I never felt pressured into anything or out of anything, and I left with a very positive memory. I would recommend Joey to anyone who wants a true artist doing their tattoo. read more

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Jamie C.

3 years ago

we were walk ins & waited about 15 min. violet was so patient with me. I had an idea in my head about what I wanted and she nailed it! she took breaks to let me breath that I never felt over whelmed. Elleree did my sons baby sea turtle & she was amazing.. would highly recommend & go back! read more

One Shot Tattoo - My son, baby sea turtle & my momma sea turtle - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Audrey L.

8 years ago

Had such a great experience here and huge thank you to Joey for being so friendly and talented! I am absolutely in love with the piece I got yesterday! I came in as a walk in after having a disappointing experience at another shop (they said I was asking to much as a walk in). however when I came to One Shot, Joey was super nice and drew up my design in no time! He exceeded my expectations immensely with his work and hospitality. I felt very welcomed here; all of the artists were very nice and I highly recommend coming here if you're looking for a good experience! Definitely will be back for another piece. read more

One Shot Tattoo - Piece by Joey :) - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Susan K.

8 years ago

Great spot, Brian did amazing work on my tattoo today! I'm so happy with my SFFD helmet, exact replica of my hubby's. Proud to be a Firefighter wife and love to honor him while he's battling cancer Brian was professional & thorough, I couldn't thank him enough without getting emotional so I had to rush out. read more

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J J.

7 years ago

I made arrangements with an artist days in advance because I live 1.5 hours from the shop and wanted to be respectful of his time. When I showed up to the shop, an older guy--who was standing behind the counter chatting--asked me to wait, so I waited. I just stood there. No seats available or way to not get lost in the commotion. 10 minutes later, nothing. I waited, standing in the middle of the room. No sign that anyone was going to meet with me, so I approached the counter and the older guy--still chatting--tells me to continue waiting. I'm now 20 minutes into my visit. So, I waited. The artist was now nowhere to be found. The older guy was still chatting, this time visibly annoyed that I've approached the counter. 25 minutes later and still nothing. So, I left. There was no follow up from the artist despite our initial email correspondences and scheduled appointment. read more

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Christina H.

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7 years ago

Mike is nothing short of AMAZING! He executed my tattoo design to the T and I absolutely LOVE it! Not only is the shop clean and up to date the atmosphere is very welcoming! One Shot Tattoo is one of SFs hidden gems and I can't wait to book my next tattoo! Thank you Mike for being super efficient and answering all my questions. read more

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Nancy C.

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It really pains me to write this review, but it would be irresponsible of me not to share my experience. I came here for my first tattoo. My idea was very simple, but I actually spent a lot of time looking through the portfolios of many different artists. I just wanted two straight lines like old fashioned stocking seams, with a bat at the top instead of a bow. My criteria was just finding someone whose overall artistic style I like, and who has clean line work. That's how I decided on Katie Gray. It was a bonus to be supporting a female tattoo artist. Since it's a tattoo that would be going behind me, I brought two friends to help me ensure that the placement was centered. That was the full extent of them participating in the session. This tattoo isn't one that I can spot out the placement myself just from looking in a mirror. I know it's frowned upon to bring guests when you're getting a tattoo, but I only had one friend sit with me while the other stayed out of the way in the waiting area. The shop was empty that day. We were respectful and quiet. We didn't even chat because we all felt so unwelcome. During the stencil design and placement, I didn't feel like she really listened to me. I could tell she just wanted to rush through it and get it over with. I should have listened to my gut that it was a bad idea, but I really thought that she'd do a decent job even if she didn't like the tattoo. I already paid the deposit and I was in the shop, so I stuck it out. The placement took several tries to get right, and we could all tell that it was really starting to annoy Katie. You could just feel the tension in the air. A tattoo is something permanent that goes on your body, so you have every right to be critical of placement. She was very impatient. She had every opportunity to refuse to do it, but she didn't. She kept my deposit and continued with the session. If she had a bad attitude but did a good job with the tattoo, I'd keep my mouth shut and let it slide. However, I kind of get the feeling she took out her frustration on my skin and dug the tattoo machine in extra hard just because she was annoyed with me. We finished the tattoo in silence, which is fine with me. It hurt really really bad though, way more than what it should have. I actually have a really high pain tolerance. Don't get me wrong. It's a bunch of needles scratching you, so I was definitely expecting it to hurt. Since it was my first tattoo, I just thought it was normal and I pushed through. You know the talk of endorphins kicking in after the initial rush of pain? This did not happen. I felt pain for the whole hour that I was getting tattooed. When it was done, I was very relieved. She didn't clean me up very well. My skin was really inky but I had no prior experience to compare it to. I paid for my tattoo in cash, thanked her, and left a tip. The healing was an absolute nightmare. It hurt so bad that I couldn't even walk without my legs wanting to give out from under me. This pain persisted for 2 weeks. Fortunately, I work from home most of the time so I was able to let my legs rest. By week 3, the skin surrounding the tattoos was still very red and irritated. It wasn't infected though, and I followed the aftercare to a T. I really babied the tattoos, especially since I was in constant pain. When the tattoo was finally starting to show more healing, it was very obvious that the tattoo was botched. The line on one leg showed a lot of spots where there are blowouts. There was also some blowout on the other leg, but not as severe. If you don't know what a blowout is, that is when the ink gets blurred and it bleeds into the surrounding tissue, causing the line to look fuzzy and uneven. This happens when your tattoo artist is too heavy handed and the ink goes into the skin too deep. The design portion was also asymmetrical. My tattoo is healed, but it definitely did not heal well. Not only are the lines uneven and blown out, my skin also built up scar tissue due to the heavy hand of my tattoo artist. The upper thighs healed fine, but the tattoo on the lower legs are permanently raised. You can feel the tattoo if you run your fingers over the skin. I've since then gone to another tattoo shop and I got a tattoo on my inner bicep, in a 3 hr session. That's supposed to be a sensitive area but I truly felt very little pain. The healing also went really well and was virtually pain free, unlike my first tattoo. Now that I have a baseline experience to compare One Shot to, I realize everything that went wrong. The new tattoo artist I saw looked at a photo from when my tattoo was healing, and he could tell from the redness alone how much it must have hurt. He said that the artist "must have really dug in deep." He has fixed my tattoo but my experience at One Shot was awful. It doesn't look like what I originally wanted but we had to work with the mess I already had. I can't in good conscience recommend this shop or Katie Gray. read more

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Sandy N.

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8 years ago

This post is for Joey. I came in for my first Tattoo, your first is so important, and I waited a long time for a reason and design. I showed Joey a couple of designs and told him what is important to me. He came up with a design and we worked in the coloring. He was patient and creative so in the end I got exactly what worked for me. He will be my go to artist. read more

One Shot Tattoo - Tattoo by Joey at One Stop Tattoo in SF - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Shannon M.

Elite 24

10 years ago

Rick did such an amazing job on one of my tattoos that I returned for more of his work. He makes you feel comfortable, points out suggestions, and ensures that his work looks good for your body before starting. I called One Shot Tattoo one morning to see if they did any walk-ins and they said they had some openings in the afternoon. I emailed a description of what I was interested in getting, and I made it to the shop that afternoon. The design was already waiting for me when I arrived. I loved what I saw. I was so ready to get the design permanently inked on me. The second time I came here, I sat through another 7 hour session for a tattoo on my thigh with a few breaks, so that Rick could do the best work possible. I couldn't have asked for a better product. . He was accommodating, and draws up designs quickly and efficiently. He definitely listens to what you want. They handle business professionally here. I'm sold on One Shot Tattoo. read more

One Shot Tattoo - Beautiful ribwork by Rick - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Kani T.

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5 years ago

Love this shop! I've been tattooed by many different artist. Joey completed a meaningful quote in beautiful script for me. He made the experience comfortable and was easy to talk to. I also really appreciated that he stayed to finish my piece after the shop was closing up. I definitely recommend this shop. Thanks Joey read more

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Andrea L.

12 years ago

I got my first tattoo done here yesterday, my friend recommend One Shot to me and I glad he did! Because I'm the first timer, I don't really know how does it work. So I just walk in and tell them i want a new tattoo. Sonny asked me my situation and asked me to make an appointment, so I did. And the next day, after some idea exchange, I got my first tattoo and I absolutely loooove it. The whole experience is fantastic, people there are really nice and patient. The studio is clean and looks professional. Definitely will come again if I want new tattoo. read more

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dianne t.

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16 years ago

On Jan 28, 2011, I booked my tattoo appointment with Katrina. I went in a week prior to my appointment to ask if they can sketch out my tattoo design. I wasn't sure what I wanted as a design but I knew what I wanted. A flower Lily, a pink ribbon (breast cancer) and my mothers name. I asked for them to sketch it out and that I will come back the following week to get it done. They charged me about $50 for sketching the tat and to book the appointment later. They do that just so that they dont do a large sketch and the person never shows up which is completely understandable. I come in for my appointment. Katrina shows me her sketching and I loved it. So we get started. Just to let everyone know, all the workers there were friendly, they had set up these stands so that I can be isolated so no one can see me getting my work done, since it was being done on my side. Katrina was informing me that this will be painful since it will be on the ribs. That I needed to be as calm as I could be. She was very informative and sweet. She began. I didnt think that it hurt much only when she shaded some of the petals next to the rib. When she was writing my mothers name, it tickled. Who would have thought that it would tickle? Anyways, it took about an hour. I fell in love with my tattoo. I feel bad because I didnt tip her, next time I will. Since I will be returning. She bandaged me up, and gave me some cream to use for the healing process and tips. Very friendly. I had a great experience and will definitely go back. read more

One Shot Tattoo - Katrina's work the next day, Lily with the pink ribbon with my mothers name. (LIly is rly grey) its just still healing - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Kayli H.

8 years ago

If I could give this shop a billion stars, I would. I have gone here now four times- three times for new tattoos, once for a touch up. I have gotten three fairly large pieces, two by Brian Jones (who is no longer in SF) and one by Rob Merrill. I have never had a more pleasant experience getting tattooed in my life!! I do not have a TON of tattoos, but have had my fair share of bad/ horrible experiences. I have a phobia of needles (AWESOME), and have a tendency to get kind of fainty around them. I also have a lot of anxiety (ALSO AWESOME), so I will usually need to bring a friend for emotional support. I am beyond comfortable here. I don't get light headed, I don't get nervous, and I can go alone. This is honestly something I never thought I would be able to do, and I cannot recommend EVERYONE at this shop enough. Everyone here is just a genuinely good, caring person. They'll include you in their conversations, constantly check in with you making sure you're doing ok, and create a really cool and relaxed environment. Not to mention how talented they all are DAMN!!! I haven't seen a tattoo come out of that shop that isn't amazing. I like to give my artists a general idea of what I want (for example: I want some crystals and a snail and maybe a moth in black and gray on my forearm), and let them kinda run with it and make tattoos that THEY like. The three tattoos I've gotten have been absolutely not at all what I expected, but have been EXACTLY what I wanted, if that makes sense. I'm so in love with the work both Brian and Rob have done on me, I cannot WAIT to get more! I think One Shot is a perfect place to get your first tattoo, your third tattoo, your thousandth tattoo. I can not recommend them enough, and would like to thank the whole shop for being fucking amazing read more

One Shot Tattoo - Upper arm by Brian Jones - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

One Shot Tattoo - Thigh piece by Brian Jones - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

One Shot Tattoo - Forearm by Rob Merrill - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Laurel M.

14 years ago

I waited a long time to get my first tattoo and had spent a long time figuring out exactly what I wanted: a cut lace heart. Specifically I wanted it to look, "Like a piece of black lace fell onto my back." I spent hours and hours looking at artists and their portfolios online (so many flaming skulls!) and was giving up on finding someone I thought could create a really beautiful and FEMININE tattoo when I FINALLY came across Joe-Paul's gallery. I immediately loved his work and felt like "this guy will get it" I contacted him, sent him a picture of a picture I'd found online that was "close to what I wanted" but I didn't want to just copy it and he spent a good about of time creating an original design for me. A design that was AMAZING! It was similar but had several awesome differences that were somehow even MORE me. I loved it and looking at it (my best friend, who was with me for moral support and good judgment, also loved it) I realized that, while I had planned for my first tattoo to be smaller, to do this one justice it actually needed to BE the size of his sketch and NOT be shrunk down before being turned into a stencil, which he had planned on doing to meet my original specs. So I ended up sitting for nearly four hours instead of two and Joe made THAT easy and comfortable as well. When I needed a break, I got one, when I felt a bit dizzy (from the adrenalin, not the pain) he knew what position to put me in to get me feeling back to normal really quickly and he just made the entire process as comfortable as it could be. Also the shop was clean, polite and didn't have that manic stressful energy a lot of places do. Everyone there was super nice. So in sum: JOE PAUL: Great artist, great guy and when I get my NEXT tattoo I will TOTALLY be going back to him. And it really does look like a beautiful piece of black Battenburg lace is laying in the middle of my back. I LOVE IT! read more

One Shot Tattoo - Black Lace Heart by Joe Paul - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Jenny G.

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12 years ago

I've stopped by 2 other shops before walking into One Shot and I'm glad I did. I believe I've found my favorite tattoo place in the city. My tattoo artist is Tyler, he isn't normally at the shop as he works in Santa Rosa. Well, I lucked out because he is an awesome artist! I showed him a photo of what I wanted and he took his time doing a sketch for me, which turns out to be better than I had expected! He's super friendly and easy to talk to. He kept checking in to make sure I was doing okay and didn't need a break. Tyler's work is fast and clean! I am beyond happy and satisfy with my new tattoo. All of the artist here are super friendly and knowledgeable. I'll be back when I want to get another tattoo. read more

One Shot Tattoo - Tattoo by Tyler. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Seth W.

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12 years ago

One Shot is really the best tattoo studio in the city. There are so many studios today and so many artists that think they are at the top of their field and it's just not the case. Dave did a great job on my wife's new tattoo. She was a tattoo Virgin and he was nothing but patient. He listened to what she wanted and helped design in giving his idea But at the end of the day giving her exactly what she wanted. She couldn't be happier and ether could I. He's the artist you want weather it's your first or fiftieth tattoo. If you're serious about your body art go to One Shot. I've only had Dave do work for me but I've watched a few of the other artists work and they all appear to be top artists. Don't skimp on something that should mean a lot and something that for the most part is forever. Even if it's not convenient and you have to be patient it's worth it. read more

One Shot Tattoo - Tribal Hammerhead and Manta Ray done by Dave. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

One Shot Tattoo - Hammerhead and Manta ray by Dave. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

One Shot Tattoo - Gallic Jewish star and son's name in Hebrew and English. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Martin N.

13 years ago

Made a Yelp for this review. I wanted to get my first tattoo at a good place, so I browsed through Yelp and found One Shot, specifically Joe Paul. I already had what I wanted in mind and emailed Joe asking if he could get it done. He gave me a call and set up an appointment. Luckily he had someone cancel on him, so a spot opened up in under a week. The shop is clean and bright. Not dank, and not intimidating for someone going in for their first tattoo. Joe told me how lucky they were moving to the corner of Irving in comparison to their previous back alley location. Staff is friendly, didn't give me attitude. Joe guided me through the process, which was very cool to see. Joe and I had good conversations, and after hearing his story and struggles, I was glad to have my tattoo done by him. Check out his other works if you are interested : http://instagram.com/joeyptattoos read more

One Shot Tattoo - Cerberus by Joe Paul - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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555 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
Inner Sunset
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(415) 731-7468
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Hours

What time does One Shot Tattoo open?

One Shot Tattoo opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does One Shot Tattoo close?

One Shot Tattoo closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does One Shot Tattoo take credit cards?

Yes, One Shot Tattoo takes credit cards.

Services

Is One Shot Tattoo by appointment only?

No, One Shot Tattoo is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does One Shot Tattoo have bike parking?

Yes, One Shot Tattoo has bike parking.

Does One Shot Tattoo have parking?

Yes, One Shot Tattoo has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is One Shot Tattoo wheelchair accessible?

Yes, One Shot Tattoo is wheelchair accessible.

Does One Shot Tattoo have free WiFi?

Yes, One Shot Tattoo has free WiFi.

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Specialties

One Shot Tattoo is a family of creative individuals who are all dedicated to the art of expression. We all have various extensive backgrounds in the visual and 3 dimensional arts. Specializing in large scale custom tattoo work of nearly any genre, we also accommodate walk-ins and just about any idea that a potential customer may have. Featuring our very skilled artists: Owner, Dave Bobrick Brian Jones Mike Stapleton Adrian Sanchez Joey De La Rosa Rhianna Helfman Johnny Romo Dylan Demarcus We aim to please. Please stop by and see for yourself!

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“That's because from the moment I got my first tattoo done by Dave, I knew I had met my artistic match.”

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3.6 mi•Chinatown, Union Square

Mario was fantastic, I feel that he really listen to what I wanted and drew a piece that I…read moreabsolutely love. It was a cover up that was important for me to move forward with new memories. His conversation was interesting and I felt like I'd known him for a while, not just meeting him for the first time. His studio was clean and decorated cool. I felt very comfortable. I highly recommend Moth and Dagger. I can't wait to go back and get more work done. If I could rate a million stars I would! Thank you Mario

20+ Year Client Review / Context: This custom piece was…read morespecifically commissioned as a hooded Nephilim. Instead, Mario drew it up as a long-haired angel. When I brought up the hair to find a middle ground on the design, he took offense, erased the hair off the stencil, slapped the bare head on, and rushed the outline onto my skin. After that session, he completely cut contact--ignoring studio calls and direct messages while leaving the piece unfinished and continuing to post new flash online.

This is what I wanted.

Here's his business

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One year later. Can't even read it. Looks nothing like I wanted.

Seventh Son Tattoo

4.8(303 reviews)

3.0 mi•SoMa

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I got my first tattoo here, (3/4th sleeve) and just wanted to give a shoutout to Matt Leibo, and…read morethe rest of the team at Seventh Son. Matt is very friendly, approachable, and patient from beginning to the end of the process. He was clear on the expected hours/rate, but most of all, the quality, and openness to questions (pain tolerance, aftercare, etc.) for someone like me, who has never gotten a tattoo before. I've been contemplating on a tattoo for years to cover up a birthmark on my arm and finally went through with it, and picked Matt/Seventh Son. Matt covered it really well, and you can't even see the birthmark anymore. Thanks Matt!

Just got another tattoo after 10 years and it was such a great experience! James and all the other…read morestaff members were kind and really made it a comfortable place to close your eyes and allow them to work! James was light-handed, quick, and did quality work! Second my second tattoo of the year for this month and I'm excited to get behind the needle again'!

Snake and peony backpiece by Luke Stewart

Gauntlet and flame rosary by Henry Lewis

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Patchwork backpiece by Jordan Cole Wright

Let It Bleed Tattoo

4.7(135 reviews)

2.9 mi•Lower Nob Hill

Today I had an appt wit Karl. I had come into their store about five days be4. Karl was very nice…read moreand agreed to do this piece 4 me. I did a drawing of the two hearts wit my 4 kitties names. I was blessed to have them 4 12-14 years. I miss them dearly. I came to my appt today and completed their paperwork. Then Karl said to come in to their workstations. The staff are all very chill and very kool wit their customers. I have about a dozen small pieces on my wrists, shoulder, lower back of my neck and stomach. I hadn't had a tattoo in about ten years. I am very grateful to Karl your work today I think looks gr8. Thank you 4 wat you did 4 me I'm very happy with how it looks. I highly recommend Let it Bleed if you want some new art on you. Thank you again Karl 4 today. Sara Jane Firth

I was referred to Kevin at Let It Bleed by a friend, and unfortunately my experience was terrible…read moreand traumatic. Every time I worked with Kevin, he was late. At one appointment, I showed up early and still waited over an hour and a half while he got set up, and I was charged for that time. I also had issues with his drawing. I ended up having to redraw some of the details myself to get the design closer to what I wanted/ the inspo photo. After he completed the outline, Kevin texted me multiple times asking me to come back to finish the tattoo. I was already hesitant, but I eventually agreed. Before the appointment, I sent him multiple inspiration photos showing exactly what I wanted for the shading: primarily an outlined tattoo with light shading, contrast, variation, and plenty of negative space. I was lying down while he worked, so I couldn't see what he was doing. About an hour in, I finally looked at the tattoo and was honestly horrified. Instead of the light shading we had discussed, large portions of the outlines had been filled in with heavy black ink. It looked like giant blocks of black to me. There was almost no negative space or variation, and it was completely different from the references and direction I had given him. When I told Kevin this was not what I wanted, his attitude immediately changed. To make the experience worse, I was ultimately charged hundreds of dollars more than I expected. The shop itself didn't make the experience any better. In my experience, it was dusty and grimy, and people regularly came in directly off the street while I was there. I also personally witnessed another tattooer at the shop, Max, shove a homeless man to the ground outside after the man had already left the shop. It was incredibly uncomfortable to witness. Overall, I deeply regret trusting Kevin with my tattoo. Between the lateness, being charged while waiting for him to set up, having to correct parts of the drawing myself, the finished work being drastically different from what I requested, his reaction when I spoke up, and the amount I was charged, I would absolutely not return. For me, Let It Bleed was the definition of a struggling tattoo shop.

Let It Bleed Tattoo - The four names in the hearts are of my four kitties I was blessed to have. Thank you Karl again 4 your gr8 work today. Sara Jane Firth

The four names in the hearts are of my four kitties I was blessed to have. Thank you Karl again 4 your gr8 work today. Sara Jane Firth

Big thank you to Let it Bleed today. Thank you Karl 4 your gr8 work today. Sara Jane Firth

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Two Cranes Tattoo

4.5(81 reviews)

3.7 mi•Chinatown

•$$$

I just got some work done by Nicolas Lee and he was fantastic, truly. This is my 4th tattoo…read moreoverall, first by him, and definitely my best experience. Just an amazing shop, great vibes and beautiful work. He and I collaborated a lot throughout the design phase and it was really generative and I couldn't be happier with everything.

It was my 1st Tatoo - the interior was really nice & Tatoo artist was great - friendly &…read moreprofessional I'll go back for my next one!

3.9 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Tattoo Boogaloo

4.8(194 reviews)

I went to Chris Peralta with an idea for a cardinal tattoo with a bunch of concepts of what it…read morecould look like but what he came up with exceeded expectations in a massive way. This was my second tattoo and I can say confidently I'll never go anywhere else for my future art - wow! Chris' design captured the exact vibe and art style I was looking for and the experience itself was absolutely phenomenal. I'm so incredibly pleased with the final result and we had some great conversations that made the couple hours I was there fly by. The shop itself was clean and welcoming, vibes were off the chart great and the playlist was fire too. If you're looking for an incredible tattoo shop in SF look no further - Chris is a beyond top notch artist and Tattoo Boogaloo is as good as it gets. I'm already planning the next one!

I have 3 different pieces by Deanna Wardin. A turtle on my shoulder, a mangrove shoot on my forearm…read moreand a back piece. Deanna is crazy good at Watercolor style tattoos. They age well (my turtle is over 6 years old and still looking awesome) and the colors pop. Price wise what she charges makes sense for the quality of work. With tattoos you get what you pay for. If you want a cheap piece of flash, go somewhere else. This isn't a shop you just walk into to off the street and get a tramp stamp at. Shop itself has a great vibe. Deanna, Mez and Chris are all super awesome folks. They make you feel as comfy as possible. A definite North Beach fixture.

Black and gray moth tattoo done by Chris Henry

Dog portraits by Mez Love

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Fox tattoo by Lahel Fowler

Dream Masters Tattoos

4.7(89 reviews)

3.9 mi•Chinatown

I found Dream Masters because I was looking for a high quality, clean, and technically skilled…read moretattoo shop. They exceeded my every expectation! I already had part of a sleeve done, and was looking for an artist to continue the piece since my former artist retired during the pandemic. Svetylo (who I worked with) is an incredibly friendly, communicative, and collaborative artist. After emailing them describing my idea, he quickly reached out to set up my appointment. I brought along sketches of my idea, and he not only made sure he understood what I wanted, he also asked great questions to understand my job and daily routine to make sure the tattoo would fit my lifestyle. His technique is very precise, and i can say out of all my 6 previous tattoos, this one hurt the least! Especially for a piece on the back of the hand, this tattoo has beautiful line work and is healing very well. I can't wait to go back and finish my sleeve. I would recommend Dream Masters, and Svetylo, to anyone looking for high quality and unique tattoos.

Hello! Just dropping in to update my review and go over how…read moremy tattoo has held up. It will be 2 years in March since I got this tattoo and I still love looking at it everyday! The detail still looks great and I have regularly been complimented on it by strangers on the street. (See updated pictures). It may need a couple small touch ups but, overall I don't really notice that and neither does anyone else that sees it. Im hoping to come back for another one someday in the future!

Tattoo session with shop owner, super easy going!

Tattoo in process.

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Tattoo finished and healing.

Golden Star Tattoo

5.0(11 reviews)

3.7 mi•Chinatown

Tea is the best! My partner, my friends and I all love going to him- he is so kind, thoughtful, and…read moreso talented. He took the idea I had, found the best in each inspiration photo, and created the perfect tattoo that was placed in exactly the right spot. The shop is really clean and the energy is pleasantly calm, overall can't recommend going to see him enough!!

This is an amazing place. Tea, the wonderful artist, did great job on my tattoo. And I appreciate…read morethat he can provide me a flexible appt since I have non flexible schedules. He is also nice to the guest. This is my first tattoo and he taught me how to take care and some knowledge about tattoos. I think I would be back soon.

3.9 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Hozu koi

Tattoo City

4.8(103 reviews)

•$$$

So sad to hear they are closing at the end of the year but Gracie has done a few of my pieces and…read moreshe's been absolutely fabulous every time! She's so sweet and takes her time but also listens to you if you need to take a quick break. I moved before I could come back and show her my last piece that healed after she did it (so sorry girl!) but had to give her skills some props because she is so great!

YASSSSS Doug Hardy did my husband and I tattoos he was so friendly...and of course that is Ed…read moreHardys son so we are so happy! Thank you Doug!! We will be back

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Part 2 of tattoo by Kahlil

Cloud 95

5.0(46 reviews)

3.2 mi•SoMa

Karime rocks. Great artist. Super fun to shoot the breeze and get a knee tattoo. I appreciate them…read morebeing able to work me in. Shop can be pretty easy to walk right by. So be aware is a blueish color (sorry I'm colorblind) and the door may be closed. So you may have to ring the door bell or knock.

If I could give higher than 5 stars I 100% would! I've gotten several tattoos at this shop from a…read morefew different artists, and the vibes are always super high!! Very comfy and cute- highly recommend this shop for those looking for a safe space especially for LGBTQ+ folks or those who are very nervous. Even though I am covered in ink, the artists ALWAYS take their time telling you exactly what is going on and ask you how you're doing throughout. Thank you to Lo for my most recent work (photos attached), and to Maggie and BeeBee for my past work! Will 10000000% be coming back for more!!

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She recreates phenomenal anime scenes

A jelly fish tattoo

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Dragonfly Ink

5.0(5 reviews)

3.4 mi•Union Square

Sasha is amazing. Not only is she kind and caring but is a true artist. After having a double…read moremastectomy she was able to create 3D nipples that look surprisingly close to the originals. She has helped me regain some of my confidence in the beauty of my broken body and helped me realize what a gift life really is. I am immensely grateful for her talent and ability to read the situation and talk me through the process. I would highly recommend her!

I just got home from seeing/working with Sasha so this review is hot like fresh baked bread…read more Where to start? Okay so 15 years ago I had surgery on my chest (keyword: transman, ftm, transguy, transgender male, you get the idea) and my nipples did not stay in tact. They actually feel off in front of me in the shower with the scabs. What a nightmare. Reconstructing new nipples was not possible or ideal with my surgeon so I've been living with flat nipples and discolored areolas for the last 15 years. I really thought I had NO hope until I found Sasha. Angels sing please, wait for it and rejoice. I've been wanting to do 3D nipple tattooing and areola re-pigmenting for awhile but was 1. not in the best state of health and 2. very very very nervous. Well today, we finally made this happen. I got an appointment schedule over a month in advance. I put down a $100 deposit via Pay Pal. I waited and panicked and then the big day came. I got a ride down to SF. Sasha's shop is on the 17th floor of a building in Union Square. There's a parking garage a block away. It cost $35 and gets you up to 12 hours in the lot. You are not going to find street parking so if you're driving you will want to fork out $35 and be happy your car is safe with only a block to walk! Sasha gave me complete instructions and directions ahead of time. She is VERY professional and organized with her scheduling and timing. The office she works out of is awesome! The entire office and outdoor patio (with wild beautiful birds and parrots might I add) has a total zen approach. The front desk folks were also REALLY NICE and totally trans/queer friendly. Sasha's room was very clean with a sitting area for guests. She was extremely polite, patient, compassionate and thorough to walk me through the ENTIRE process and 1. give me voice throughout it all and 2. check in frequently to see how I was doing. Nipple and areola shopping is quite fun! I got to pick the size, shape and color variation to design on my chest. Boom! I feel so Hollywood now ;) She is extremely sterile and showed me ALL the needles she was using before and as she was using them. Everything from the office, her station, the tattoo bed, frequent changing of gloves, packaged needles, organized ink palettes, fresh paper towels, rubbing alcohol, ETC were CLEAN. I really appreciated how intuitive she was like when I held my breath during bits of pain and she could feel me tense up and gently remind me to breathe. I was excited and anxious and nervous and emotional all at once but she eased me through EVERYTHING. May I also include she has a gentle hand so the needles don't feel like they are digging deeper than deep like some tattoo artists who put all their weight on their artistry hands. Pain level ... well this boy whimpered some but she did use some topical anesthetic after the skin had been broken into to help ease pain. It DID help some. My results, pre bandaging, were beautiful. The bandaging she used is really neat. It's waterproof and clear like a clear tape. I honestly can't stop staring at my new nips even if things are still bloody and bandaged up! I was given very detailed after care instructions which I will be meticulous about following. I can't wait to see the overall results. I'll be scheduling a touch up/follow up in a 1 1/2 months or so. I look forward to seeing her again! Cost breakdown for ME and what I got done: $700 total... that's $100 deposit then $450 the day of the tattoo and then I will pay $150 during our touch up + tip today and I'll tip again on the touch up. Don't forget to tip. Some artists will say you don't have to, don't listen! Tips for those new nips my friends! TIPS! 100% happy with my experience, actually happy is an understatement. I am enthralled like a unicorn catching rainbows and sprinkling glitter from the sky. Yes, indeed. I will recommend her in a HEARTBEAT to any other trans folks who need this procedure, cancer and mastectomy patients or just anyone in need of this kind of help. I was SO ASHAMED of my chest, a chest I fought so hard to learn to love post surgery but still deeply upset about what happened and the trauma from loosing my nipples to my feet in the shower (yikes, just imagine). Now I can live again. This is part 1 of my chest tattooing process (I'll be doing scar coverage with another artist since Sasha is not taking new decorative tattoo clients at this time) and then I will be free. You deserve to be free too. I hope you will consider Sasha and let her help you change your life, confidence and get your groove back!!!

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Ahna S.

17 years ago

Jason Storey is THE MAN! Not only is he an incredible artist but he is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. I told him what I wanted and from that he drew an AMAZING outline. It was better than I could ever imagine. Exactly what I wanted and more. I defiantly gave him the freedom to do what he wanted with it and I feel totally comfortable doing that because he is so talented. I liked his old shop, but i do like One Shot better. First of all I could actually have a conversation with Jason without yelling over loud music. Don't get me wrong i love music, I just think the best way to take my mind off of the pain of being tattooed is getting involved in a conversation. This is my first tattoo so i don't know a lot, but i have been to parlors where they treat you like your a piece of shit. But Jason is such a cool guy he always asks me questions about my day, how I've been and such. He has never talked down to me in any form. He even bought me some candy and a red bull while I was sitting! This shop looked cleaner too. And it was A LOT roomier. I didn't hit my head on lights every time I got up AND I didn't step on anything. I had a place for my purse and getting dressed and undressed was a breeze. There also wasn't 50 people off the street coming in to just "look around" or whatever. I also thought it was cool that the artists spoke to each other as well. I met Dave and Nakona and they were awesome: totally down to earth. 5 stars hands down! PLUS: they have really yummy lolli pops! ;-) read more

Laura B.

286

17 years ago

I don't even know where to begin when it comes to my love for the gang at One Shot Tattoo and in particular, Karina Figueroa. I am honored to have an original piece of her artwork on my arm for life. I went in with a basic vision of an owl with a gypsy head. She went with it and created a magical piece using her imagination & creativity to turn into something really special. Vivid colors enhanced with proper shading, fine lines, whimsy, attention to detail as well as a quick hand are all strengths that Karina possesses (among many others that I just don't even have the artistic knowledge to comment on). She was very conscious of aspects that would never cross my mind, and gave me much needed feedback on placement and size. Her rates are reasonable because she is among the best of the best and is only continuing to get better. On top of all of this, the shop itself is just a sweet spot in an of itself. The variety of music, funny conversations, and cool personalities make you feel like you're hanging out at a friend's house. No one in there has a "too cool" attitude like you may find in some other shops. They're a humble, down to earth group of people. Dave runs a smooth operation and I've never seen anyone leave that place unhappy. Nakona & Doug are solid as well. read more

Megan R.

16 years ago

One Shot Tattoo I love you!! I went in for my first tattoo ever (there will be more) at One Shot. Dave tattooed me and my Aidan tattooed my boyfriend. WOW. The shop is immaculate, tons of light, full of artwork and friendly people. Dave did an amazing job while working on my ribs, which apparently is a difficult area to tattoo but you wouldn't know that by the way he worked on me. I adore the lilies and script he did, in honor of my grandmother who passed. He drew up an original piece for me. The outline was beautiful in & of itself, but after he added the color I was totally blown away. My boyfriend is a huge comic fan and had Aidan draw him up an original monster. The imagination on that guy is second to none! I guess he's a huge Godzilla fan and had just got back from a comic book convention so drawing a monster was right up his alley. Eric (my bf) wanted a Japanese style twist on it since he's half Japanese and it turns out that Aidan is an expert on Japanese style/fundamentals. So, he did some crazy background with the monster. It's awesome!! All in all, the experience was so good that it even prompted me to write my first Yelp review. I won't trust any other shop with my skin. Thanks, guys!! read more

charlotte s.

18 years ago

Words cannot describe how WONDERFUL my experience at One Shot Tattoo was. I decided I wanted to get a fairly large piece done and had been doing my research on tattoo shops in San Francisco, but this one caught my eye. When I first entered to inquire about getting a tattoo done and the pricing, I was greeted by friendly faces, they gave me all and more information I needed. I then looked at their website and spoke with Karina, a very talented artist, and felt comfortable getting my tat done there. Keep in mind this was my first tattoo! 4 hours later my beautiful piece on art was completed! Some great characteristics about the shop and people are: -clean, very clean! -true artists unique each in their own way -patient and listen to what you want on your body! -useful and helpful they set me up with an appointment right away -Hoenstly I believe that all the artists there do amazing work, but Karina is soooo talented its ridiculous, she has a soft hand, talks and conversates with you making you feel more comfortable, and is trully an angel. Thank You again for everything! I reccommend ONE SHOT TATTOO to anyone looking to get some ink on their body. TAT UP! read more

Artnok A.

17 years ago

Wordup Pashe!! I got my 4th piece at OneShotTattoo last week. This time around I chose Pashe & he came through like the Wu! I had a simple request; a 'stick match' character - on fire...he drew up 2 awesome images and let me choose. He's truly an artist's artist - meaning he knows what he's good at and delivers above and beyond. This is a stellar GrafCat from way back with the Skills to prove it! Anyone interested in some truly unique colorful deep ink should not miss out on Pashe! I'd go to him again in a heartbeat! Hopefully he can fiull out the rest of my leg! Thanks Pashe! OneShotTattoo has always the most chill, relaxed vibe around. Every Artist there is accomplished & has a different specialty nailed down, no one is stepping on anyone's toes. There's always mad respect being doled out and the shop is always at the utmost of cleanliness! Even the guy at the counter was so polite and helpful! I've been getting tattooed for over 10 years now in many states across the U.S. and OneShotTattoo a gem amongst all of the choice Tattoo shops here in SF. But you don't have to take my word for it - check it out yourself... read more

Hilde H.

10 years ago

I got my very first tattoo at One Shot Tattoo. And I have nothing but good things to say about the experience. When drawing up my tattoo, Rob was very patient, even though I asked for several edits. He told me he couldn't make the tattoo as detailed as I wanted it to be, without the lines blurring into each other. Well that wasn't really true, because he made it PERFECT! And a lot more detailed than I could ever expect! I love my tattoo more and more every day, and I am so grateful that I got it done at One Shot, and Rob - thank you so so much!! You were great! And if (when) I'm getting another tattoo, I'll definitely be paying you a visit again! I highly recommend Rob if you're looking to get a new tattoo! read more

James S.

4 years ago

Drue's the best! I had gotten a neck tattoo done at a different shop (no affiliation to this one) nd i felt that i left with an unfinished tattoo... finally after weeks of staring at it, confused at what to do about it, i went up to one shot and Drue helped me out. He was super patient and easy to work with, took the time to brainstorm some different ideas to correct my problem and i love what we eventually came up with. I left happy and feeling like i had finally finished the tattoo that the other shop (again no affiliation to this shop btw) had left me with. 10/10 would def recommend. Go to Drue! And dont forget to TIP your tattoo artist. read more

Kartlos A.

17 years ago

This place is great. I took my friend to get a tattoo and he was treated superbly. A receptionist was polite and patiently answered many questions that my friend and I had about tattoos in general and then specific questions we had on particular drawings. Karina, who is going to be doing the tattoo on my friend, was kind enough to interrupt her session with another customer few times to give her intake about the tattoo my friend was choosing. A week later she performed a tattoo on my friend who is very happy with the results! read more

Jake B.

11 years ago

I've had four tattoos done now at One Shot, and every experience has been phenomenal. The shop is clean, friendly, and comfortable. The staff is great. LeBron is a fantastic pooch to hang out with. And Katie Gray, who has done all of my tattoos at One Shot, is a joy to work with. She's super professional, super talented, and excellent company while you're sitting. I should have written this review after my first time. Better late than never, I hope. I will be going back, most definitely. read more

Ike S.

11 years ago

Had my first tattoo done here; I had the opportunity to work with Brian, he did my last name in a Giants style font with the number -13- with my Grandpas initials in a ribbon and I couldn't be happier with how it came out. I think he did a great job drawing it up and doing the tattoo, it was exactly how I pictured and wanted it. Couldn't thank him enough. Going back to have him do another session filling it in within the next few weeks. I would recommend Brian to anyone, no doubt! Thank you! read more

Derik D.

19 years ago

What can't I say about these guys? Let me start out by saying that out of the 40 tattoos that I do have, 37 of them were done by these guys(& the 3 that wern't are small!)!!! Dave, Karina, & T-Bone, all have a good ammount of space covered! This is the place to go if you want the BEST! Don't be scared... it's for life, do it right, go see these guys! You only got One Shot at this life as far as we know....have fun while ur here... read more

Rocky B.

180

12 years ago

Has been a great journey. Katie, Sonny, Joe, Gabriel and Dave have all tattooed me. Give a little more freedom to the artist and you'll get a way better tattoo. Also, do research. They will usually steer you in the right direction as far as which artist to use. Be patient, there are no "emergency tattoos". Bottom line is One Shot is busy but they provide a great experience if that is what you're looking for. read more

jennifer k.

19 years ago

I just got the tattoo of a life time by Karina the amazing. She did awesome job. She gave me everything I wanted and more. What a phenomenal artist. This was my third sitting and every time I was in there every artist was so friendly and nice. I don't know what Josh C. is talking about. He sounds like to much of a sissy to even get a tattoo. For everyone in the Bay-Area go to oneshot for amazing art work. read more

Teri A.

229

20 years ago

karina is the most amazing artist! she has been working on a half-sleeve on me for quite some time now. she drew the most amazing gypsy girl on my arm! i get a million compliments every time anyone see's it. i actually was in tahoe this weekend and was stopped numerous times and asked about my beautiful artwork on my arm. i handed out some cards, so make your appointments now, she might be all booked up! read more

Holger H.

7 years ago

ADRIAN SANCHEZ! I got my first Tattoo at the One Shot Tattoo Shop done by Adrian Sanchez. If could give more stars I would do! It was a great experience! I'm from Germany and contacted the One Shot Tattoo Team from there before I started my trip to SFO. Everything went very well! From the first contact, making the appointment until getting the Tattoo. Thanks again for this great experience! read more

Roy E.

15 years ago

I was a first time virgin for a tattoo. The warm friendly atmosphere of One Shot in a upscale neighborhood was perfect. As a visitor from San Diego a friend suggested we visit One Shot. Dave made me feel very comfortable. Took my idea and put it on paper. Within 15 minutes of my approval I left as a happy owner of a new tattoo. I will probably return on my next visit to the City. read more

Lydia R.

8 years ago

This shop is the fucking best! Everyone there is super chill and nice. Dave is the man! He has been tattooing me for 20 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. I recently needed a cover up of my tattoo that I got for my cheating a-hole ex husband. And Dave did better than I dreamed. I love my new tattoo! Seriously they do amazing work, go get tattooed...... Right now.... Go! read more

kelly jo f.

19 years ago

Alright here's the deal. These mother F'ers rock. I've been getting inked up by 'em for years. Dave B. has done most of my work and i love everyone of em. La Karina has been kickin some major ass lately too... If ou want a dead chicks head .... this is the place. Plus they guarentee all their tattooes till at least 5 days after you die. Can't find a better deal than that. read more

Paul B.

20 years ago

One shot is the first place I would go for a tattoo in San Francisco. Recieved some of my best tattoos from some of the best people you could hope to meet here. A clean friendly environment keeps you comfortably distracted during your experience. I would recommend one shot for a huge custom back piece, or that first little tattoo on your ankle. read more

Brenda A.

14 years ago

Amazing - I love my tattoo......they designed something so awesome and ME - and it was done such professionalism. They are true artists and craftsmen....I can't say enough about the work they do. They are clean, quick, fun and reasonably priced.A great experience and I am going back for another very soon...... read more

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5.0

(27 reviews)

I just got my first tattoo done here earlier today and had the best experience! Cas and Tiffany…read morewere both super sweet and friendly, I told them it was my first tattoo and they made sure I was comfortable and really walked me through the whole thing! Booking through the site was easy and then following up on email was also really easy- Cas is super responsive! Will definitely be coming back this summer for my next tat- highly recommend!

Cas is amazing and he took the time with me. I love the studio space, it's very welcoming.read more

Manus Lux Tattoo

5.0

(25 reviews)

I just want to thank Nakona for the awesome job he did on my first tattoo! I was referred to him…read moreby my coworkers (I had been saying for so long that I wanted a tattoo so badly, but I had no idea where to go...a lot of people told me Mom's on Haight but it didn't feel right to me). Anyways, enough of the back story-- I got Nakona's email in December, scheduled a consultation that same month, and got the work done 2 months later. I think I mentioned to him I wanted a more botanical print/ photorealistic style piece than a stylized, traditional tattoo. Fast forward to the day of the tattoo-- I was nervous about the pain and the final outcome. The process is a process, so it's best to be patient and let the artist do his thing. But there were plenty of moments of fun conversation, and I really appreciated the sterility of the shop. Changing gloves frequently is a must in my book. After 3 hours of torture, I just wanted to go home-- I didn't really appreciate the artwork that was now on my body, and for that I am sorry. This tattoo is amazing -- the attention to detail, the shading, the color choice-- I don't think I could've imagined a better outcome! Thank you, Nakona, you are truly a talented artist, and I'm sure I'll see you again!

Last day in San Fran before we drove home, and my boyfriend and I really wanted to get tattoos. No…read morewhere we could find was taking walk-ins OR were completely booked for the night. I called this place around 4:30 and they said they could get us in around 6:30. Zoe and Jordan (guest artist) did amazing work, especially for it being both of our first tattoos. It was a great experience and I would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for good, solid, flawless work!

Frisco Tattooing

4.7

(72 reviews)

I decided to go to Frisco Tattoo based on a Google search and proximity to my apartment. I also…read morewanted to get some quick lettering work done, so I appreciated that they welcomed walk-ins. Riley (@riley_coyote1) was the artist that was available at the time, and I am really thankful for that. Riley stayed late, past closing hours, to make sure he could get me in that day. He was super friendly, and you can tell that he really has a passion for tattoos. It was my first tattoo, and he was really helpful in walking me through what to expect. He is extremely skilled and it came out exactly how I wanted.

I've gotten 10 tattoos in the past 2 years, most which were done by Iggy. I've had nothing but a…read moregreat experience at frisco tattoo. The tattoos are so clean and such high quality so I always come back there. I constantly get compliments about them even by random people about how great the small details are. Christian also who has done three of my tattoos as well as one for my dad which came out great. I'm constantly recommending frisco to everyone especially Iggy whose work and versatile art skills have never disappointed.

Puzzle Piece Tattoo

4.6

(58 reviews)

I got my first tattoo here in February. I wanted script and so I called the shop and Angel answered…read moreand told me I could come in that same day and get tattooed by @elfara_ink on Instagram. He was so accommodating to what I wanted and stenciled the letters himself to make them look evenly spaced out. In total, my tattoo took 2 hours to stencil and 2 hours to tattoo. I'm so satisfied with it and it came out the exact way I wanted it to look. I'd definitely recommend this shop because not only is it nice on the inside but the artist here know what they're doing and do it well.

Great shop great vibes i went in for a couples of tattoos and I love them very professional and…read moregood quality :) definitely coming back for more

Raven Eye Tattoo

4.3

(6 reviews)

My girls and I went in to get our first matching tattoos and the entire experience was so much fun!…read moreThe tattoo artists that assisted us made it fun and special and a moment we will never forget such an enjoyable moment we thank them both.

Highly recommend getting a tattoo from Victor. His years of experience as an artist and high…read moreattention to detail really shows in his work. An added bonus to his skillset is his patience and friendly vibe, which makes it easy to work with him and figure out exactly what you want. The tattoo shop is clean and very well decorated with beautiful artwork, and everyone is friendly and welcoming.

Rose & Thorn Tattoo

4.4

(49 reviews)

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The people at Rosen foreign are wonderful they're polite clean honest and hard-working this is…read moretattoo Tim

Clayton has done it again. I went in yesterday, and this only took about an hour to get the details…read morein. Like most tattoos I've gotten, I was able to zone out and not even think about the pain. The color and shading is great, I'm just so happy with the outcome. Clayton always makes me feel comfortable and at ease. Definitely coming back to them again.

Everlasting Tattoo

4.7

(154 reviews)

Long story shortest; if you're in Frisco and shopping around for tattoos, just walk-in. You won't…read morebe disappointed. I received my second art from the same artist there yesterday, like 2 years after he inked on me the first one (Speaking of the ones I received particularly from him; it was not my first tattoo). P.S.: Cesar is a tight artist. And not only in the way that he delivers his art, but perhaps more important than that, with the way that he puts out his willingness to work things out with a walk-in client, in total randomness is worthy of any similar client's kudos; not just mine. Thank you ALL for your professionalism, you guys. I also dig the very energy that the SUPER COOL Name of this business emits on Diviz!

I highly recommend this spot - amazing set of artists here - very easy to work with and incredibly…read moreskilled at understanding the design you want and making it far better than you had hoped . They even have a tattoo gumball machine full of flash at a severe discount. Great ambience and bad ass artists . I was tattooed by the renowned Owen Miller whose work I have always admired and he has a sick mural at the Kilowatt worth checking out. Great work at a fair price pretty much all I ask for in a shop .

Frisco Tattoo

5.0

(16 reviews)

I've been tattooed by Bea (bealuvstatz707 on IG) multiple times over the last few years. Not only…read moreis she insanely talented and versatile with any design, she is also incredibly kind and charming to everyone who comes in the door. Her presence in the shop always brings a great vibe! Her fine line work is some of the best I've seen in the city, I highly recommend getting a tattoo from her.

I got a tattoo from the girl at Frisco tattoo named Bea and wow she is beyond talented. I wake up…read moreeveryday feeling so lucky to have amazing art on my body. She also is kind & very knowledgeable. I have had multiple pieces from her & one was a cover up. I get stopped often by strangers asking who did my tattoos and it's always the pieces that Bea has done.

Seventh Son Tattoo

4.8

(303 reviews)

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JC Tattoo

4.0

(43 reviews)