5 stars for the vibe, community, service, people, and decor. Named for Rikki Streicher who operated queer and lesbian bars in SF, providing a safe and inclusive gathering space for all. Rikki was also a huge supporter of women's sports and one of the founders of the Federation of Gay Games. It's about time San Francisco (and the Bay Area) had a women's sports bar. It's a safe space, it's inclusive, and it's surprisingly diverse. There's a lot of Bay Area sports memorabilia and decor, lots of TVs that show both men and women's games (including the MNBA and WNBA), and lots of Golden State Valkyries fan events. Some Valks players even went to the bar after a game! They have trivia and watch parties, and a pretty good happy hour ($3-7 beers and $6 fries? $10 cocktails? Hallelujah!) The only downside is that the space is too small. It's too popular. I've never seen so many women in a bar before! The people are wonderful. Drinks are flowing and food is pretty good too. It's standard bar fare with a pretty good burger and smash burger. They also have quite a few non-alcoholic drinks because inclusivity. You order food in the back and can also get drinks there too. After ordering, you take a number and they deliver your food to you. I couldn't believe that they found me given how busy it was! I will be back for the crowd and the vibe. Service was also wonderful, which was slightly surprising given how hectic it was. They play some more niche games that most bars won't play (like Unrivaled, the 3v3 women's basketball league), women's rugby, women's soccer like Bay FC, and more. I can't wait to see the rest of the Bay discover Rikki's (although I do think they need a bigger space to accommodate all the demand.) After all, to quote the popular TOGETHXR shirt, "everyone watches women's sports." And to quote Field of Dreams--"if you build it, they will come." read more

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Everything about this bar is perfection. I love sports and I love women. Putting two and two together makes it a great atmosphere to be in. Highly recommend coming when there's a women's team playing (more specifically the Valkyries - newest addition to the SF Bay Area team). The hype is so real. When you walk in, you seat yourself and every seat has a nice view of a TV. Menus are on the tables and you order at the bar, they have decently priced food and great portion sizes. Their drinks are so taste. The bartenders are super friendly and I love just being able to be comfortable without feeling like I'm gonna get hit on. read more

I was here with some coworkers for drinks and appetizers after work (5.30 pm) We were a small group (around 15 people). They set us up on a room just off the main space. The appetizers were very good and we had a good time. The bar is nicely decorated and by 7 pm it was lively. read more

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Checked this out while in the area and was a nice find. Open seating and wasn't completely full yet. You order at the bar for drinks and the window in the back for food. Everyone is super friendly and pretty quick service. We tried the fish and chips and had some drinks. Fish was so so and needed more flavor or seasoning. I liked that the breading was light and not oily/greasy. Fries were pretty good too, could've been a bit crispier tho. I tried several N/A drinks and all were surprisingly good. The dry mule and shy Paloma were favs. The twelve-sixteen was a bit too sweet for my liking but pretty good. There was an event that night and got really packed and busy. Happy to see them with great business! read more

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Wooooo! Love Rikki's! My fave spot to chill and be in community. The cocktails are good, the food is okay-- I like their hot chicken Sammie, but I come for the vibe, the women's sports, and because it feels like I place I belong! Staff is super nice and chill, and never aggro, love it! read more

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2223 used to be my favorite eatery in the Castro as I lick my lips fondly recalling their roast chicken tower. That was quite a few years ago, and this was the first time I had returned. With the newly minted Golden State Valkyries gaining momentum, the new owners have turned this space into a bar dedicated to women's sports, an underserved segment and a yin-yang complement to the Castro's other sports bar, Hi-Tops (review: https://yelp.to/MqZEOEpQgs). I was curious about this queer-women-owned spot and came right when they opened at 3:30PM on a Wednesday. It was quite an expansive place, and I could easily see how it could fill up on game days. I just wanted a drink and a munch since the bar bites and signature cocktails menu looked tantalizing. I ordered the $16 J.A.M., quite a potent concoction with pineapple and strawberry gin, dry vermouth, and a surprise touch, peanut butter (Photo 10). It was honestly a bit too harsh to allow me full enjoyment, but I appreciated the $15 Pear Grilled Cheese, which reminded me of the similar Fuji Apple Melt at Danville Brewing Company (review: https://yelp.to/8cGVTKwlv7). It wasn't as satisfying a sandwich, but this one added caramelized onions, fontina, gouda, and gruyere, all of it encased in toasted sourdough (Photo 9). A return visit is likely in order, hopefully during a Valkyries game. COCKTAIL / FOOD - 4 stars...mixology needs a bit of work but the bar bites show promise AMBIANCE - 5 stars...spacious SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...looking forward to the vibe this will create during the games RELATED - Exploring the Castro? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/iCrMkeFPRf read more

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Food was fabulous. We had an order of cheese fries. Nacho average cheese fries, sort of la beer batter. So good we ended up getting a second. We also enjoyed the Buffalo wings, potato croquettes and quinoa bowl. Relatively small portions in comparison to chain restaurants. Honesty what a change of pace for good. My one con here would be the lack of signage, next to entrance door there was a high top table with some papers on it. We assumed it was a hostess stand, we stood we waited... it's a seat yourself type situation. On each table was one menu, and a QR code to their website and story. Choose your food options and head to the far back counter to order. Love the open kitchen behind the counter. They'll give you a number and bring it out to your table. Drinks can then be ordered at the bar. Bartenders and drinks were perfection, chef's kiss. read more

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Fun women's sports bar with lots of seating, energy, and really good cocktails! We went during a televised game so seating was limited but we got a spot at the window facing out and did some people watching. Fun spot if you're into women's sports or want to be around "family." :) read more

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This place is full of potential, it's an audacious launch of a sports bar focused on women's sports, in the spirit of Portland's groundbreaking The Sports Bra. Good vibe, decent cocktails and food offerings, but still kind of in its soft launch phase. I went for the USWNT match and it was a rush to have the game on all the screens, and when the US scored, a big whoop went up in the whole bar. Pretty awesome. The service is minimal - no one waits tables and you have to order drinks at the bar and food at a counter in the back. My biggest note is that, while the bar was full for the USWNT game, was anyone watching? So many tables chatting, people wearing US jerseys do represent but I don't think people were really paying much attention. If there's a match I really want to watch I'd probably stay home for this reason. read more

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Came to Rikki's on opening week and we were so excited to get in! Heard there were lines out the door, but we got in with no issue and found a table easily a little after 6pm. Drinks took a while, and bartenders seemed to be working out kinks with taking orders, but overall the cocktails were inventive and delicious. Food orders were placed at a separate counter in the back. The menu featured a great assortment of flavorful, elevated bar food. We ordered the roasted cabbage, spiced carrots and cheese fries. Never thought a plate of cabbage would be so satisfying but sauces and seasonings really made every dish stand out! The vibe was amazing - Rikki's was filled with a great crowd all excited to celebrate SF's new female sports bar. Definitely looking forward to coming back to try out more signature cocktails and dishes! read more

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Love going to Rikki's - amazing to have a female focused space that celebrates women's sports. The food is awesome, and the vibes are impeccable - we love coming there and look forward to coming back again soon! read more

We came to Rikki's for a Bay FC watch party and the vibes were immaculate. There were plenty of tables, seats, and TVs even with an event going on. The staff were SO friendly and helpful throughout! Food was understandably a little slow, but bar service was quick. The pear grilled cheese was stellar! The chicken wings were pretty good although not something I would necessarily order again. I was surprised by how strong the J.A.M. cocktail was; the flavor was like a PB&J but the alcohol taste was too much for my personal preference. Overall this is a wonderful spot to catch a game and I will definitely be back! read more

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Excited this is finally open! We went opening weekend and the place was packed. It was the first time they were playing the Golden State Valkyries game, and you can feel the excitement. The energy was incredible. Definitely come early to snag a table! We loved the beers on tap, especially the "Gay Crush" by Local Brewing Co. It was fresh, fruity and delicious. You order food from the back, and we were really impressed by the menu. The pear grilled cheese was incredible, and we heard the fried chicken sandwich is not to be missed. I can't wait to watch more games here! read more

We came here for Pride just after Dyke March, and the crowd was fantastic but the food was terrible. We got the cheese fries and chicken wings and the sauce for both was literally watery. But then we came back last week for the Valkryies game and the food and drink were both outstanding! We got the fish and chips and the fry was crisp and perfect. The dish came out super hot! The mashed peas were also heavenly and like a cloud with good herb flavor. The place had plenty people in it but not too crowded. My drink was served in an elegant cup which I appreciated. There was a line out the door to get in, but it was the checking of the ID that caused a back up. The crowd is all dykes both cisgender and trans, except for a handful of gay boys and one straight couple. Definitely a place we'll return to for the fish and chips, the cocktails, and the crowd! read more

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Been coming here for a while. Love that we finally have a place to watch women's sports--so needed! Happy hour is a good deal. Cocktails are yummy. Food is decent but probably the thing that could be improved upon slightly. Great environment and so much fun!! read more

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The energy was unbelievable!!! People were giddy with excitement and everyone was so stoked- huge smiles all around! The N/A menu was fun and interesting. Pear grilled cheese was phenomenal and chicken sando was worth every penny. There is a small, cozy living room area, bar stools with backs and then restaurant tables. Gets loud when full, but it's a sports bar! read more

Great sports bar in the Castro to watch women's sports...now I catch the occasional game of most any sport but having had a hard time to watch a major event like the Women's World Cup, it's good to know there's a lock. The food here is ordered in the back and it's basic bar/pub fare. Nothing to rave about but did the job. Drinks are ordered at the bar and the staff there were friendly and are making both new creations and classic staples. I wasn't here on a game day so it was kinda empty which was also nice for a chill day. I hope they post a website or on insta when women games are happening so I can plan to drop in...but for now I didn't see any schedule or listing advertised inside. Overall, I can see Rikki's great for games or just to pop in on a lazy Sunday. read more

This was my first Lesbian sports bar and I loved it! Went for a drink with some friends on a random Thursday night and it was packed (but in a good way). We got a table for four and were able to talk, hang out, and watch the games that were on that night. Experience was really great! I loved being surrounded by people that were not men at a sports bar haha. I will say people weren't super into the game but I feel like if bigger games were on, it would've been different. Anyway really enjoyed my time there and will be returning. read more

I love that it's here and I'm rooting for it. But I have concerns and a few changes will go a LONG way. Ambiance: I appreciate that it doesn't have the victim vibe like, say, Jolene's. AKA, no huge pink neon light saying YOU ARE SAFE HERE. Refreshing. It's clearly a lesbian theme and that's great, there's a little bit of the "you belong here" thing going on but it isn't heavy handed. But the room set up doesn't allow for flow. It feels really crowded even when there's no one in there. The huge pillar in the center takes up a ton of room and is polarizing, you can't really get a good view of the place from most angles, and it's really uncomfortable and awkward to sit at the bar - which as far as I'm concerned - is key for a successful operation. Bar: The bartenders are...slow. Unbelievably slow. It takes forever for them to make a drink, they're way too small for what they charge, and the weird payment system with the handheld thing only takes more time. They're also not super friendly. Not necessarily rude, but not friendly. Quiet. They don't make you feel welcome. They don't engage. And to be honest looking a little more groomed wouldn't hurt. Considering how weird the place is set up and the bar being kind of unwelcoming, it would be great to have someone waiting on the tables. Assuming of course they're friendly and outgoing and move faster than a snail's pace. And lastly, the food. It's not that good. I hate to compare it to Hi Tops but they really know how to put a menu together. Rikki's needs more variety and more of a bar food vibe. Get some nachos, a decent beyond burger (the beet thing isn't working), the chicken Sammy is ok but - roasted cabbage with whipped tofu? What are you thinking? I love having a lesbian "space" but you gotta step it up. Better service and better food and you'll be ok. read more

Very expensive drinks and food. My well drink was the price of a regular drink . Limited food choices. Didn't care for the dry rub barbecue wings. It was very busy although I am glad to see they're doing well. Won't be going back though. read more

Food table side service limited to drop off of food. All drinks are ordered at the bar. A cool spot to grab an after work drink without staff interrupting your convos. read more

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Rikki's is a very welcome addition to the Castro and the city in general. I'm not really a fan of (US) sports but love the atmosphere here. The crowd is fun, staff are super friendly and welcoming, food and drinks are excellent. I won't elaborate on the reasons here but to me it's infinitely better than Hi Tops, another sports bar situated a few doors away. read more

They were not friendly, and my $16 drink had so much ice in it. I've never seen so much. It was the entire glass. There was hardly any alcohol in the drink. Pricing would have been on par with other SF bars - but not for a total lack of a drink. I am chalking it up to expectations/it was trivia night. If I go back, I'm getting beer for sure! read more

Great vibes!! Came before the crowd will arrive for the Valkyries game but that's ok. Great vibes and friendly staff! Hope they come up with merch soon read more

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Great Beet burger and wings. Had a great time on opening night. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. Lots of televisions to watch your favorite game. I will definitely return. read more

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We love women's sports! However, there are some things that would make the experience better. If you're advertised as a sports bar, be engaged in the women's games that are playing; i.e playing the games ON time, playing the actual sound from the game, or if not, play music! The bartenders were slow and did not make good drinks. The food.... The aioli on the burger was only there to compensate for the lack of flavor, the fish n chips batter was not seasoned and lacked acidity. We did come during opening week, so writing this review in hopes that they continue to improve their service. read more

Find me here every day!!! It's beautiful inside, tons of tvs, big open bar area on one side with plenty of seating options on the other. Tried a couple of drinks and the smash burger, everything was incredible read more

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Great idea, decor and food. One of the female bartenders could be a bit friendlier??

I co-hosted an event here and it was awesome! Great drinks, food, and service. The owners are very friendly and supportive. Located in the Castro it's easy to get to via public transit and walking. I will definitely be back and bring more friends to catch a Valkyries game soon! read more

I had the best experience with chela as my bartender. they made me the best drinks i have ever had. super sweet and welcoming experience. will come back when chela and jessica are working! read more

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Incredible atmosphere, great service, delicious food. Absolutely love this bar! They always have a game on with super thoughtful programming for community events as well. Couldn't recommend this place more. read more

I've never updated a review before and I sincerely hope the owners take the following feedback knowing that I truly wish nothing but success for Rikki's. Upon my last visit on a Saturday afternoon, I had an entirely different experience than my previous one. The only bartender was so overworked and alone, that when he left to replace a keg, someone was helping him take orders but couldn't make the cocktails so he had a queue of drinks to make when he finished. But also people ordering beers had to wait for the keg replacement too. The POS system y'all use does not work for bartenders. The tiny screen is not conducive to quick and efficient bar tabs. They need a big screen with quick item selections. I witnessed the person helping behind the bar struggle to find a means to input for an Aperol spritz and find beers y'all have on tap in the system. The draft beers should take 3 seconds to input, they're out on display and often ordered. The table numbers for food are quite literally 2" big and the same colors as the color scheme of the bar. The food runner did at least 2 laps around the space each time they brought out food. Including walking by our table multiple times, unable to see the teeny numbers. I will standby the fact that the smash burger is the best GD smash burger I've ever had, even when it was cold from waiting in a (no exaggeration) 20-minute line for a single beer. read more

Great community spot, laid back, great programming and great menu. It's lively but you can still hold a conversation

I'm happy there is a dedicated women focused bar in the Castro finally. The wait for drinks was adequate given the crowd (it's great that it was packed house), bartenders did the best they can. My feedback is on the food. We ordered the fries which weren't fried well enough and not crunchy. The Caesar salad was soaked in dressing and chicken on it was dried. I hope they can improve upon the food. read more

If it's supposed to be a sports bar, I expect to have the sound up (or at least captions on) for major games. Didn't eat, but the drinks were good and original. Decent crowd for a Tuesday night, mostly women. Nice to have a space for women, but I wouldn't call it a sports bar despite a couple of jerseys on the wall. read more

Very unfriendly! My friend and I arrived at their bar and despite 5 people at the bar and the restaurant working with only two customers, we were completely ignored and made us both feel extremely unwelcome. We decided to seat ourselves anyway and waited ten minutes. They completely ignored us and no one came to check on us and ask for our order. We are locals and wanted to support them given that they are a new business in our community. But definitely the last time that we will ever go there again as there are so many worthy businesses in our community thar are welcoming and worthy of our business. read more

Awesome addition to the neighborhood. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, yummy food and drinks. Danielle and Sara and their entire team are honoring Rikki in style. Thank you for all your hard work. read more

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great bar to hang out in. Beautiful inviting decor, great food, excellent energy and vibes. a big thank you to the two woman who came up with the idea of incorporating the name Rikki's celebrating an actual true pioneer of San Francisco woman's bars and sports history to the bar. Very thoughtful and generous from two woman with big hearts, loyalty, respect, and class. definitely do not see this these days. thank you, thank you, thank you. Great place, good friends, great draft beer. I'm going there now. read more

Amazing craft cocktails! Loved the Iron Maiden. Cool vibe. Was super impressed. I would come here regardless of whether there was a game on

Chela and Jessica makes the best drinks! Good times, great laughs, and a memorable Saturday night. You want the real SF come here ;)