Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

Always a great spot for a special family dinner! Thank you!

The friendliest restaurant in town! Really took care of us. We were seated in the parklet and were totally comfortable and well cared for. Delicious food from start to finish! Shout out to the starters. They make their own butter. And save room for dessert. We didn't but had it anyways and wouldn't change a thing.

I recently celebrated my birthday at La Mar, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was vibrant yet cozy, setting the perfect tone for a special evening. The staff went above and beyond, offering exceptional service with genuine warmth. The food was the true highlight—every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ceviche was fresh and perfectly balanced, and the lomo saltado was a standout. To top it off, the desserts were delightful, especially the lucuma mousse, which was the perfect way to end the meal. It was a memorable evening, and I can’t wait to return! La Mar truly made my birthday celebration unforgettable. 🌟

Waterbar continues to be one of our favorites when we go into the city for a special occasion. It’s stylish without being pretentious, lively, and most importantly, delicious. We had the beet salad, the Dungeness crab tart, branzino, and black cod. All were excellent. The cod was melt in your mouth tender, and simply prepared, so the freshness could shine through.  The warm brown butter chocolate chip cookie to finish was just right.

I LOVE the Angler! It is such a great spot in San Francisco. Located along the embarcadero, the ambiance inside and outside the restaurant is great. I have dined here at least times now, and have not had a bad dish. The wine/cocktail menu is great, with a good selection of mocktails as well. Dishes to highlight from 13Jan: embered oyster starter, radicchio salad, hen of the woods mushrooms, skate wing, full chicken (the BBQ sauce it's served with is so good), and of course the sundae and chocolate bar dessert. We tried the frog legs as well as they are always on the menu, and I never order them. The flavor was incredible, and the fry on them was also very nicely done. Worth trying at least once, even if it's not your thing. I already can't wait to go back! Service is always great, very friendly and personable staff to make the dining experience more fun. I would love to see the chili crusted sea bass make it back to the menu, as well as the antelope (venison?) tartare, as that was also delicious.