Solid food and a laid-back bar atmosphere. The burger and fries were the highlight--cooked just right, full of flavor, and served hot. The fries paired perfectly with the burger and made for a really satisfying meal. One thing that really stands out is the drink selection. There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you're into beer, cocktails, or something simple. It's a great place to grab a drink and relax with friends or unwind after a long day. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with a clean space and a fun, no-frills atmosphere that fits perfectly with the location. The staff were friendly and kept things moving smoothly, adding to the overall experience. Between the great food, wide drink selection, and relaxed environment, Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen is definitely worth checking out. A solid go-to spot in San Francisco for a good burger and a drink. Highly recommend! read more

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Loved the Impossible meatball sandwich (RIP). Sadly, it is no longer. And there are no reasonable options for vegetarians other than fries. Bartender highly recommended the vegetarian chicken sandwich. It is the most disgusting sandwich I have ever had. Over-fried, rock hard vegan chicken nuggets with a slop of coleslaw dripping in mayonnaise and garlic aioli. This may serve as bar food after a few drinks, but the term food is a loose interpretation. Fries were good. Diet Coke was alright. read more

I was searching for a place that would fit all of our needs, a full bar, beer on tap, and food! Walking in to this place you see immediately that it's a high end dive bar lol. There are old bicycles on the ceiling, stickers all over the walls, pool table, and a nice long bar with a lot of seating. I ordered a hazy IPA that was on tap from Berkeley. My partner ordered a double gin with tonic extra lime. We ordered a couple of appetizers that were actually pretty good. We ordered the deep fried pickles, those came out thinly sliced and perfectly light battered. The deep fried sweet potato steak fries were really good so well. All around its fun bar with great service, you never had an empty glass. read more

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Tempest is a great divey bar with good food and pool, the people that go there are regulars and locals. The bar tenders are pretty attentive and a little edgy, but that's kind of the vibe at the bar. We mainly come for the food , the burgers are excellent. Fun for game days also, just gotta get there early for a good seat. My only complaints are that the bathrooms are kinda gross but I mean it is what it is. read more

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We stumbled upon here on a whim and thought it was a really cool vibe. Usually for dive bars you expect the food to be pretty basic, but I was really Impressed with the corn ribs! They were so tasty and had the perfect amount of kick to them. It was relatively quiet when we went in, but the staff were all kind and down to earth. A really cool spot I'd like to visit again when there's more of a crowd. read more

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Great bar with friendly bar staff and good music. The vibe was very chill and laid back. They also serve food up until midnight, which is a plus. There is a separate window outside to place your orders. read more

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Came here on a whim. I'm glad I did. I love Dive bars. Cheap and tasty drinks and a decent menu where the kitchen is open until 12am. Plenty of seating an no cover charge. They have a pool table and tvs (For sports viewing). Not quite rowdy crowd and the bartenders are pleasant. All are welcome! read more

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After seeing my last review for Tempest was over ten years ago, I can proudly say I've been visiting this divey spot for over a decade. I'm often staying in a hotel nearby and often make a stop or two to this bar while in town. On my most recent visit, I was right around the corner and Tempest became my home base before calling it a night. I love that this bar has the same vibes it has over the years and that it seems committed to never change. Great people, cheap drinks, and perfect playlists, what more could you want? read more

Tempest - Get your tempest merch - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a fabulous find at the end of our tram trip! And after getting off the tram it was a 20 min walk! Wonderful friendly barlady called Amanda! Beers are $4.00! What a surprise compared to other San Fran bars charging up to $12!! Visit! Visit! Visit! read more

You looking for a gr8 place with amazing service coupled with tasty yummy gotta have it grub while catching a game or shooting some pool. This is your place!!! Love it, need it, want it!! read more

Tempest - Damn good grub & beer - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The name sounds fancy, the menu looks fancy, but this is the diviest dive bar that ever dived... but do not let that keep you away! This place has great drinks, absolutely *amazing* food, and the staff is super nice and awesome. We came here for lunch on the weekend and we were not disappointed in the least. We are definitely coming back. read more

Love this dive! Great ambience, high ceilings and pool table. I've gone a handful of times for a few drinks after work. Great deals on drinks too and bartenders are attentive so you're not waiting around forever. They also serve food! Unique items like Mac and cheese eggrolls and fried pickles (very yummy!) It does get pretty busy though on weekend nights. read more

Tempest - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The burger was juicy, flavorful, and had that satisfying greasy dive bar style done right. The fries were crispy, the vibe was casual and lively, and paired with a cold drink, it just hit the spot. read more

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Great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy a beer. They also serve food that you can order at the bar or you can pick up food on the outside. It's a very divey type bar. They also have a pool table that is nice so you can enjoy with friends. They also have different specials on their menu for in-house drinks like a beer and a shot or a Moscow mule. sometimes it may be hard to find seating because it can get pretty full in the evening. read more

This is my new go-to spot if we are seeing a show at The Warfield. The vibes were great, the staff were friendly, and the food was yummy! I loved the way this place was decorated it was a great vibe. read more

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Awesome dive bar, awesome environment, great bites, and a great selection of beer on tap.

Forever one of the great dive bars of San Francisco, even if the days of $2 pints are over. The Box next door is fantastic as ever, and the vibe is good. The area around the bar has gotten brighter and fancier, but I'm glad Tempest still retains its humble charm and character. Only point of complaint is that the bartenders kept charging me $9 for pints clearly marked as $8. Happened with two different people. Not sure what was going on there. Even still, great bar. read more

The Tempest is such a fun, local hangout spot! I went during the day and a ton of regulars came and went. Everyone seemed to know each other, had smiles on their faces and having tons of fun. It was definitely a cool and casual atmosphere. The staff I met were incredibly kind and had infectious personalities. What makes this bar standout from others is the incredible menu! I felt like the Brussels sprouts tasted like French fries... I don't know many people who can make that happen! I'm a vegan, and while their menu doesn't indicate specific vegan items, they did cater to my needs and veganized items on the menu. They definitely went above and beyond. Would most definitely come here again! read more

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Ambiance, food, prices, bartenders, all FLAWLESS. Chicken tacos, potato taquitos are staples, but the chicken and dumplings are absolute fire. Met a guy that comes from Oakland at least twice a week to get it. read more

Great dive bar located not far from Union Square in downtown SF. Despite having a dive bar feel, it has a great craft beer selection, and several food items as well. I got the mac and cheese egg rolls, quite tasty and filling. I'm from out of town so got to try several beers I hadn't before, as I waited for all my group to get into town. They have a pool table, and with the door open you get a nice breeze. All the bartenders were cool. If you're staying in the area, I'd def recommend checking it out. read more

Tempest - Mac and cheese egg rolls - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's got everything. Food, beer, and ambiance. This is a great lowkey spot with great service and food.

This is one of the best sports bars in San Francisco. Everybody's really nice and they have great food menus for great price and most importantly it is a safe place so I highly recommend coming here to watch sports and the most importantly thing is that if you want to watch a game, they'll move it immediately and they're bartenders are like brothers and sisters. They'll do shots with you and they're fast with the food and there's basically no waiting so I definitely highly recommend coming here if you're in San Francisco to come and enjoy this place because it is the place that you need to come and see you in San Francisco if you are traveling or live here it is hands-down, one of the best sports bars in San Francisco read more

Worst bar EVER! The bartenders support their regulars treating guests very terribly. A young 20 something woman was slamming her chair into our table several times, mouthing off and causing issues. The bartender told us to leave and rewarded her table with shots. If you're not a regular, find a different bar!!! Update: And they charged my CC higher than I signed for. read more

Fun dive bar in Soma! It's a great place to be loud with your friends and hangout. They have a pool table, private clean bathrooms and plenty of seating. They don't make super fancy cocktails, just the basics like vodka cranberry or ginger ale & Jameson. The food was great. It was fun and creative versus other bars. Pricing wasn't expensive. Would come back with friends! Service was friendly and they allowed dogs in. read more

Tempest - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by for pre-dinner drinks but then decided to stay longer after finding out they serve food :) we shared the box burger (with no tomato) and got the mac & cheese egg rolls. I agree with another review about them being a bit bland but I think that's better than being overly salty. The marinara sauce helped a bit but I still thought the egg rolls were good on their own. The burger was so juicy (ordered medium rare) & delicious. Loved the touch of arugula vs the usual lettuce leaf. Bartender was really attentive & helpful. She introduced my sister & I to a different tequila brand which I really liked & will remember for future outings. Overall, everyone was friendly & vibes were chill. read more

We have been to San Francisco so many times I have lost count, so we were surprised we had never been to the Tempest until a few days ago. Our first impression when walking in was how it's not really a true "dive" bar as described. We have been to a few of those. The Tempest is warm and welcoming - and more cute than divey. The décor consists of a mishmash of stickers covering most of the walls, bicycles hanging from the ceiling, and SF sports memorabilia on display along with live sports on tv. We sat at the bar and were promptly attended to by a friendly bartender. We ordered a couple IPAs and looked over the menu from the adjacent Box Kitchen. We were early enough to be able to place a food order with the bartender. You usually would have to go next door to place food orders and we had to do that when we wanted more food after we were joined by my brother-in-law. Over the course of the evening, we had the Fried Brussel Sprouts, a couple orders of the Buffalo Nuggets (the boys especially loved those), Garlic Fries, and an Impossible Meatball Sub. All the food was good but we were really impressed with how tasty the sub was! We will definitely go back to the Tempest when we are back in the city! read more

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More-than-a-hole-in-the-wall neighborhood bar with tables, a pool table, and TV screens! Was very convenient for us during NBA All-Stars Weekend as they were showing the events on their TV screens! It was exactly what we were looking for with no plans and walking distance from Moscone Center. Their strawberry shortcake sour was a delightful surprise for my sweet tooth. Was deciding between that drink and their smoothies spinning behind their bar. I'd come back to this sports bar again. read more

There was great energy when we visited on a Sunday night. Colorful environment with some charm that is as unique as the crowd and music played. Friendly dive bar atmosphere and the service was very good. It was an entertaining place with the regulars being friendly too. Just a cool place to relax, eat and have drinks. read more

Tempest - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came for the first time with a party or 5 for a bridal shower pre game and we had such a great time. They have good affordable food, the food was so good, the garlic aioli is to die for! The staff was awesome, friendly, attentive and we felt so comfortable with the patrons and staff. I'm happy we tried a new place, we'll definitely be back. Stef was the best, thanks for the awesome service :) read more

Cool local dive bar in SoMa with amazing food! I came here for the first time and I love the vibe of this dive bar. Bikes on the ceilings, World Series Jerseys on the walls, and stickers plastered all over the restroom. What I loved most was the food!! I got the Box Burger during my lunch break and added an egg on top. Perfect brunch food for what it's worth. Then I added a "Donkey Show" special to the mix: Modelo beer with a shot of Milagro Tequila. What a way to start my day! The staff were also super nice and gave me the best recommendations on what to order. Shout out to Levi behind the bar and Joey the owner! Made my first impression a memorable one. You gotta check it out. read more

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I was served by Cara and Jason they both kick ass. I am in shock that the owner won't let them take shots with customers so I took 1 more shot than I agreed. The macaroni egg rolls are amazing I did them at my boss's husbands suggestion. The drinks are strong and very reasonably priced. They also got a pool table and arcade games hell yeah! read more

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Best darn hole in the wall dive in the city hands down. Great food great drinks great location. Always a vibe friendly bartenders. Mac and cheese egg rolls r for real amazing. read more

Ordered potato taquitos, and the beyond chicken tacos!! Honestly super delicious for a place that doesn't specialize in vegan dishes! Will definitely be going back to get more food. I also tried their beyond meat burger, which is super tasty too. Also got two espresso martinis without cream because I'm dairy free. The drinks are stroong! They are very accommodating and super sweet! My friends phone died and they charged it for her:) read more

Tempest - Beyond meat tacos - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

My coworkers and I came here yesterday on a Friday evening wanting to grab a drink and some food. However, no one took our order. We sat down for about 10 minutes and then waited by the bar and the rude bartenders said "yes we can take your order if someone's behind the bar". If you're busy, just say sorry we're busy right now. He was just straight up rude. So we picked up our stuff and left. Went to the Chieftain Irish pub and although busy, the server acknowledged us and sat us down and took our order almost immediately. I've been to Tempest once or twice and never recalled such rude service or shall I say lack of service. Not to mention it was quite chaotic, dog running inside the bar and someone throwing food on the floor to get the dog excited. read more

I received an update from the owner or manager and thought it was appropriate to update you all on this. Yelp is used a lot to understand businesses and who to support in our life processes. The owner/manager had assured me that the security was replaced and I was not the first to have issues. They use an outside service therefore they replaced the services since the complaints rolled in. I have since returned to Tempest and I had no issues although this was during the day and not during the weekend. I will continue to update the review as I return for visits and will raise the ratings as I experience better environments. The food from my last visit was rather good and the bartender was also really friendly and helpful. He got Tempest an extra star bump for now ;) read more

Thank you, Randy! We had such a great time last night untill my husband decided it's funny to pull my scarf over my face and mess with my hair. I went home and discovered that one of my antique Navajo earring was missing. The people at Tempest were super helpful, the guests were lovely too. Randy was awesome. Thank you so much for finding it and letting us know at 3 am! Very grateful. read more

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Been coming here for a year and absolutely love this place! The vibe, the food, the drinks are such a great choice. Food: the food was quick and fast, best bar food I've had in the city. Tastes amazing and adding a beer was great addition. The service was quick and easy. Loved the ambiance and setting as well. Overall, a great place to hangout, drink, play some pool! Definitely would recommend to all my friends! read more

Tempest - Food - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love Tempest, always a vibe. Great spot to chill catch up with friends, or meet new folk who stumble upon us. I haven't had the food yet, I know ‍ all the years. I hear it's great thought. The service is impeccable, couldn't ask for anything more. I'll be back soon! read more

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Good atmosphere, liked having box kitchen next door! Tables were a bit sticky but that's a dive bar

Charged 3x my bill. Never coming back Was always a great spot to hangout and watch the dubs play, and the staff has been accommodating throughout the years I've been a patron. They now introduced a new system where they can swipe your card and still keep your tab open! Great! So I ordered my go to: "The Special" and a "Cider Special", enjoyed the game, and closed the tab after the dubs walloped the Rockets, courtesy of Steph. The next day, to my surprise, I checked that I got billed 3x the amount I was supposed to pay (my cider must be extraaa special to cost 70 dollars) I made some calls to inquire but never heard back. They've definitely lost a long time customer. read more