Shark in the Water surf metal band put on an awesome show this past weekend, and we had a lot of fun at Thee Parkside. Dark interior, typical dive bar atmosphere, large covered patio in the back where they serve food, with plenty of tables and seating. There were a few counter stools inside where the stage is set up for live music events. They only accept cash at the bar, but they have ATM's on site. We had a few drinks, a couple beers, standard cocktail, and the John Daly (fizzy) which was quite good with a nice sweetness to it. The place got packed later into the evening, but the crowd was just the right amount of crazy, and we had a good time. I also appreciated that there wasn't a long wait for the restrooms like at some other nightclubs and bars. I heard this place is closing down soon. Glad I got to experience it at least once, especially with the shark-themed musical performance setting the mood for the night. read more

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No wait, pretty empty patio on a Saturday around 1pm. Cash only. Parking very easy. The patio is sunny but is covered by frosted plastic so it's bright but you don't get too hot. Patio is family friendly as well. Lots of stickers all over the place, including inside the toilet cover! Fair warning, some of these stickers are the only non-family-friendly parts of the patio. Tater tots - 3.5 stars. Good but nothing special. Has a thick crisp. Fries - 4 stars, subtle crisp yet soft the middle, great seasoning. Fried Chicken Sandwich - 3 stars, meat was dry and the slaw was very basic. Quesadillas - 3 stars, fine But they were nice to make this for the kids even though it wasn't on the menu. read more

I used to come here when I lived in Potrero Hill: it's a great bar and the outside area is nice for a sunny day (of which there are many in Potrero). The food is quite good, especially when you take into account it's a bar. The fried chicken sandwich is tasty, the tots and fries are fresh and hot. They also do live music here, which is fun. Sadly, Thee Parkside is soon to be no more: instead more condos as Potrero continues to gentrify. Too bad, I had a lot of good times here read more

Thee Parkside - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

A hole in the wall place with good food and well-sized covered back patio. I ordered the veggie burger with tater tots because the patty was made in house and it hit the spot after a long bike ride! I'll have to come back and try the tofu wrap- I appreciate how a small bar has TWO vegetarian options. This bar looks like a great third place - it was playing a women's rugby game on the projector at noon on a Saturday with a devoted fan base, and posters advertised various local music groups and trivia a few weeks a month. Logistics: - CASH ONLY, ATM on premises - indoor and covered and enclosed back patio seating - extremely limited street parking nearby but close to Caltrain - vegetarian and one vegan option read more

Thee Parkside - Veggie burger with tator tots - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Five stars due to their dope tater tots. They have a cozy heated outdoor patio area which was nice. Cash only. I finally their carne asada tater tots and i really liked it. I asked for some extra yogurt on the side and it was really good. Ok fries though. Service can be slow during lunch as there's only one cook. read more

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I came back to have lunch here, I needed to fulfill a craving for a bar burger. I did ask the staff if they'd recommend that or the drunk pollo sandwich which also sounded good, and they said go with the burger. They're cash only and the menu seems to reflect the total price which is nice. Not sure if it's today or everyday but it seems like there's just one person manning the food side but I got my food in less than the time quoted (15 minutes). I was in no rush and enjoying a drink so that was fine. The food was fresh and hot and I dug into the fries first which were crispy and nicely salted. The burger patty was much thicker than I was expecting and everything tasted delicious. I'd describe this spot as a dive bar but the patio is nice and bright with lots of picnic table seating. I can't speak to what the evenings look like but it's a chill spot to grab food or a drink during the afternoon. read more

Thee Parkside - Parkside burger and fries ($14) - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

No frills dive bar - we popped by one random Tuesday evening and they were serving happy hour drinks. There's a decent selection of beers, cider and kombucha on tap which is pretty nice since most places don't really offer cider or kombucha draft. There's a small kitchen out back serving many greasy items to help with the drinking and the loaded carne asada tots were very satisfying. The fries were pretty good too which we ordered for the non-meat eaters. For a random Tuesday they were pretty busy and I can see this spot being a great neighborhood place to pop by for evening drinks. It seems they offer live music in the evenings but we left before anyone got up on stage. read more

Thee Parkside - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Classic dive bar with a good beer selection and some of the best tots in the city. Surly bartenders, but that's part of the experience. One curious aspect...cash only, but they don't really have change on hand, so make sure to bring small bills. read more

Thee Parkside - Personality plus from the bartenders. Cash only, but they don't have enough cash on hand to make change...odd. - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Carne asada tots, live music, a big back patio, and a good beer list. Also, grabbing food/drinks to go and taking it to the park across the street got me through some of the rougher parts of Covid lockdown, so I'll always have a place in my heart for Thee Parkside. read more

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Wonderful place Edwin & the blue wings played once a month follow them up on Instagram \m/ read more

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I love this venue so much. I found out about it after attending PolaCon here last year, right as the pandemic was hitting. The staff is great, the food is amazing and it's such a great place to meet up with people. I also love the fact that they have a working photobooth, 4 shots for $5. The back patio area is pretty spacious, with a lot of benches and tables. I dropped by today for a photo meet up, and I had ordered the carne Asada tator tots. I gotta say, they were super tasty. If you're looking for a bar that serves some really great food and coffee and good for meet ups with friends, this is definitely the spot! read more

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I live in the neighborhood so thought I'd pop by Thee Parkside with a friend one day and check out the food and happy hour. The food is usual pub fare and we ordered a side of tots (very large portion) and a friend chicken sandwich with fries. Happy hour goes until 7 and the Gin Paloma was my drink of choice. It was honestly a steal for $8 for happy hour pricing and I ended up getting two (drinks were strong too!) I had a great experience eating and hanging out at Thee Parkside for happy hour, I'd absolutely recommend checking it out! Tater tots - 5/5 sooooo crispy. I always look for that crunch when I'm eating fries, tater tots, etc and the tots at Parkside were not only crispy, they had a perfect fluff on the inside as well. The seasoning was on point, with a balance of salt and Cajun style powder and it was extremely tasty. Fried chicken sandwich - 5/5 also soooooooo good. Sandwich was crispy and the buffalo flavor wasn't overbearing like some buffalo wings can be with the blue cheese, etc. it was a great accompaniment with the already delicious chicken. read more

This place is amazing! It's a tiny venue with where you can get up close and personal with the band. They also have a kitchen and they do other events here as well. The show I went to wasn't sold out so there was plenty of room to dance and move around. There's also lots of street parking which is always a bonus in SF. Make sure to check the signs for street sweeping. It's one of the most intimate venues I've been to in a long time. It's always a great time coming together to see bands. read more

Cant beat it. Great food, huge portions, good beer, and a casual environment. Plus, it is all priced right. We go here every other week after our games to enjoy some beer and snacks. read more

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Hey everybody, Ma wife and I enjoyed an afternoon brew and some veggie tatchos:m :D they were super yummy, but no discount given for cutting out the cow. Our bartender required our vaccine cards & IDs, and was very empathetic to our afternoon case of the hazeys. The patio is open, and gave us a sweet reprieve from the windy streets today. The rock n' roll was playing, and thee park side vibes still remain. Take that Covid! read more

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I came here all the time when I had softball games in the field across the street. Awesome dive bar run by great folks. Drinks are great but honestly, my fave thing about this place is the tater tot nachos. Great little patio in the back too. Plenty of street parking read more

Great burger!! Love the patio in the back. Trivia here is fun too. Great neighborhood vibe.

Came to Parkside to get some lunch to-go and ordered the Mochiko chicken. Now I know this isn't a spot in Hawaii so I'm not expecting this to be fully authentic. However this Mochiko chicken isn't Mochiko chicken. The chicken should be of a batter but it seems to have been coated in panko bread crumbs instead. Was it tasty, yeah. But not what I was expecting. The Mac salad was ehh. I ordered with a side of rice, came with rice & tots which wasn't the worse thing. The person I came with ordered the carne asada tots. They said they really liked it. We ordered our food & took it back to our office. The tots traveled well & was still crispy. read more

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Walked by on a Saturday, and my friend and I decided to check it out. Parkside is a dive bar without the drawbacks of a dive bar. It's clean, including the restrooms, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, good food, and quality drinks. Even though the drink prices here are extremely economical for SF, it doesn't skimp on quality. I had probably one of the best margaritas on the west coast here, and I watched the friendly bartender mix up straight lime juice, a dash of agave syrup, and plenty of tequila and triple sec. I absolutely hate sweet and sour mix, and my face puckered with tart delight when I tasted it. They also have plenty of ciders, which is sometimes hard to find in dive bars. Two drinks never cost me more than $20, which I can't recall the last time I was able to say that in this part of town. Friend and I stayed for the live music, which was a nice plus, and their patio is pretty sizeable. The food menu looked awesome, and I admired being able to see all the prep being done in the kitchen. They were out of fries when I tried to order, but watching the staff prep fresh burgers by hand really made me want one! I love how simple, friendly, and neighborly Parkside is. I felt welcome and comfortable which isn't often something I say at dive bars. The crowd was chill, unpretentious (yes, dives can be pretentious among the regulars), and the food and drinks were just right. read more

I have a long history with this place and usually love it and never have a problem but I went last night and got so sick from the beer. It was obvious the taps have not been cleaned. The food was still good. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Thee Parkside before. I love this place... everything about it (except the bathroom). Great beer. Great food. Coffee bar if you need it. Can bring the kids, can leave the kids. Sit inside, sit outside. The bartenders are hella cool. I crush the burger and fried chicken sandwich with one of the many local beers on tap. Love this spot. read more

Cash only. But if you know that then its fine. We just went for dinner. We really wanted tatchos and they were absolutely wonderful! We also got the chicken sandwich which was one of the best we have had anywhere. Service was fine for a week day night. They do offer happy hour deals. We did not have much cash on us, but they did have an ATM. It is pet friendly and offer treats for the doggos. This is now part of our roation! read more

Came here for a metal show a few nights ago. Staff was nice. Restrooms were ok. Parking was quite easy.

Well. Let's start to main point. I love the seating in the back. In sunny day where you can basically grab quick bite, cheap drinks and soak some sun. That is awesome no one can argue with that. Today I had Bloody Mary which sooooo good $7 in happy hour THUMB UP! And I got pulled pork sandwich for lunch. Very very happy. Let's see what are the cons.. 1) dirty lol. Bathroom pretty much close to the word nightmare 2) bartender can be very cool or very rude. Your luck. 3) parking is ridiculous Overall I like this place. I have been going there for couple years. All lunch time. I always order their salad and my friend always get their burgers. We always happy about our food. It is order and go seat yourself kinda place so if you need a quick short lunch. This place is for you. My favorite thing about this place is their tater tots. Very tasty. Simple and reliable. Would I recommend this place. Yes! read more

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A bunch of my family met up here on a Sunday night to meet our cousin from Japan that was on tour playing this venue with his punk rock band. They were great & intense & the crowd enjoyed it. Intimate venue with a great vibe...cash only...easy street parking. Limited menu but their carne asada tater tots are on point!! And I was still able to get red wine too Nice patio area. Would definitely go back again for some live music of my preferred music genre. read more

Yay! Visited here yesterday (Monday) for lunch and had a great experience. The food was well done, burgers were actually pretty BIG!! i kinda disliked the fact they only accept cash, I mean, its San Francisco, who Caries cash around? Lol I do... but not all the time... Anyways, will be back to try their drinks, The bar looks kinda fun and it's located in a chill area of the city... read more

One of my fav lunch spots! $9 for carne asada tater tots, and it's only $3 more to get a beer with that meal! Tater tots are perfectly crispy, with a healthy portion of cilantro-y guac on the top. Happy hour is fun here too. They can accommodate larger groups with more advanced notice. We like sitting in the covered back patio area, getting pitchers of beer and rounds of tots :) read more

Really great place Max is a REALLY GOOd bartender earn that extra star by getting some lower tables for us wheelchair users!

Wonderful bar. Love to drop by Thee Parkside for a beer in a laid back environment. The patio is wonderful for warm and sunny days

Stay away from this place. Rude bartenders. And they are infested with rats. On the tables and running in and out the kitchen. There's videos on google map reviews. Just search "rats". Bartenders don't care at all. read more

Sure, Parkside has great breakfast burritos, perfect margaritas, and a sweet patio. But what really sets this place apart is the people. From the owner, to the bar and kitchen staff, to the patrons (especially the dogs!), these lovely folks really make the place feel like home away from home. I sure do miss getting sweaty at Parkside shows. Can't wait 'til COVID becomes NO-VID and we can commence partying once again! Until then, I'll be by as much as possible, picking up drinks and food to go. And as always...EVERYONE, TIP YOUR BARTENDERS!!! read more

Great venue for music Heard Berthold City last night Amazingly friendly staff , good beer selection, good food Lots of parking available in the area Outdoor patio seating, plus indoor seating plus music area Good range of ages at the concert and everyone was mellow Check it out read more

I popped into Thee Parkside to catch a quick bite before an event at neighboring Big Daddy's Antiques. I had no clue that Chef Josie Malave was in the midst of a 3-month run of her Pop-Up restaurant Global Soul Corner. But when I popped my head into the kitchen, there she was, Chef Josie the opinionated chef I was rooting for on the current season of "Top Chef". My friend and I decided to "tuck" in and see what Chef Josie had to offer. I opted to try one of their ridiculous burgers (with BBQ and corn-battered bacon on top) with fries. My friend went for the daily special, which was a sope with pork belly. After a bit of pondering, he also ordered the mac and cheese (with bacon!). My first disappointment was they were out of tater tots. When given the option, I will almost always pick them over fries. The fries were pretty good, so I think I missed out. Boo. My second disappointment was I couldn't begin to get all of my burger in my mouth. Chef Josie, if you are going to pile something with deliciousness, please make sure it can all be tasted at once for the maximal eating experience. My last disappointment was my friend hated his food. His beer clashed with the mac and cheese (entirely our fault), and the tortilla part of his sope was leathery (all theirs). I didn't try it myself, but I have no reason to doubt him. I know he liked the pork belly part of it, and I know he wasn't scarred for life because he ended up buying their spice mix. I have dinged a lot of places for inconsistencies in the kitchen, so I can't make an exception here. I will say I never have high expectations for the food I eat at dive bars, so anything that is different is a welcomed surprise. I have a lot of respect for what those chefs go through and Chef Josie is on for a second time. I'm going to try things out there at least one more time, and I will be taking another "Top Chef" aficionado with me. They have beer-battered bacon! The Kitchen is open daily at 2pm until at least 10pm weekdays, and on Saturday and Sunday 12pm until... On a side note, this is a prime spot for people watching and they have cheap beer to boot. read more

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There's only one guy that takes your orders , cooks and serve the food. It's a cash only place which is fine. This guy doesn't wear gloves while touching food nor does he washes his hand in between handling the cash and food.... little disgusting if you ask me. -Food is average nothing special. -Soggy fries... -prepare to wait, takes about 20-30mins before you get your food, did I mention it was slow? -they forgot to give me my grilled onions that I paid for. read more

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This is my local and I am loyal as hell to it. Grab a book, get a drink and some tots (or better yet a breakfast burrito with the tots inside!) and hang out at one of the picnic tables. Love you forever, Parkside. read more

A throwback bar. Feels a little like the 90's. When people in San Francisco were a bit poorer and a lot more interesting. Nice outdoor patio. Food available. Good music. Good service. Good drink specials. I can't believe it took me so long to discover this spot. read more

Walk into Three Parkside, and it feels a little bit like a grungy bar that plays Velvet Underground classics and that's its bread and butter. But is so much more than that. First off, the bar itself has a special feeling, great drinks, and the music is great. Don't be fooled by the dimly lit entrance. Next, as for the food, you walk through the bar to order over a counter In a semi-outdoor courtyard. They have a staple menu of 10 or so sandwiches, and they all look and sound great. I ordered the Bahn Mi sandwich, and it was excellent, and came with great fries. The outdoor area is comfortable, the people working here are so nice, and I feel like a true place like this - grungy and great - is hard to come by. read more

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This place has great bartendets, great live music, especially Twang Sundays, & they officially have THEE BEST burger in town. Perfectly seasoned & perfectly cooked (between med rare & medium), get it with the works: lettuce, tomato, pickled onions--& I don't like onions but these are GREAT! The aoli is nice--just would like more. All served on a perfectly toasted brioche bun. I like fries but many dig the tater tots. Suit yourself. Improvements? Hard to say. Maybe offer malt vinegar for the chips aka fries & pepper jack & sharp cheddar instead of regular jack or mild cheddar. But--that's minor. Simply thee best burger in San Francisco. read more

Thee Parkside - Thee best burger. Mmmmm pickled onions, too. Try em! - Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

So, I really actually like this venue. The food is delicious and they have an interesting selection of beers on tap (including an alcoholic kombucha). We saw Black Sabbitch, and some jerk in the audience yelled at the opening band. Awkward! There is also a lovely venue cat who chills up in a window and stares down at everyone. All the staff members are SO friendly and I find that can be rare at a venue. Anyway, this place loses a solid two stars for the lack of air conditioning in the bar section. Even though it's a normal San Francisco night of about 60°, it FEELS 85° in here. I don't want to be suffering as I'm trying to enjoy a set. I've heard from others this has been the case for a long time. Let's get that fixed because otherwise this is an awesome place to hang out! read more

One of my favorite spots - over time a lot of good places have been closing in SF and luckily this one is still here. Good food, good music, good venue. No frills and overall a good environment every single time I've come here. Plus they serve coffee in the mornings! read more