The Snug

I love coming here! Ambiance is good, though it does get loud when crowded. Olivia is my favorite bartender/server; always on top of my order, makes good conversation, and consistently checks in to make sure my party and I are enjoying ourselves. Service is quick, bartenders and servers are responsive and personable. I usually come here for the unique cocktails, but when I do order food, it's delicious and fresh.

Some of the best cocktails in the city!

Friday night, the boyf and I are browsing yelp.... where can we have good food and good drinks without dropping so much money? Our two options were The Snug or The Rabbit Hole.

We ended up going to The Snug because of the cocktail list and the bites were fitting the cravings more.

We did not make a reservation but we were able to get seated quickly on the second floor counter top, which I did not mind despite the limited table space you have. You do get a good overview of the entire restaurant!

The cocktails really blew me away. It was perfect and my palette... the creativity with the whiskey cocktail options... EUGHHHH!! We each got two drinks here and my favorite one was The Sour. It's so good - I love when sours are creamy and has a bit of sweetness to it. Boyf agrees that cocktails are superb!

It's funny because we were expecting just mid food but everything we ordered was shockingly better than we thought. We got the brussel sprouts, popcorn chicken, and the chicken sandwich with salad all to share. It filled us both up!

Have definitely been recommending this place to my fellow drinkees the minute I realized how good the cocktails are.

The Snug is always a favorite! Lots of seating both inside and outside (w/ heaters)!

Range of cocktails, wines, beers, and bites.

Ordered the Monk on Holiday which comes with a scoop of sorbet! The bao buns comes in 3 and we're incredibly juicy. They also serve a delicious wagyu burger.

Everything is a bit pricy though, $23 for the burger.

Stoped into this place yesterday, Tuesday, March 12 at 4 pm hoping to enjoy some happy hour drinks and have early dinner. Unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired.

Firstly, the nitro margarita tasted like artificial citrus and was far from enjoyable.

Despite hearing great things about the food, we were disappointed when a young female did not allow us to order chips and salsa, despite nachos being on the menu. The inconsistency was baffling, especially when the app they use to order clearly showed nachos with chips and salsa. Even when I was willing to pay $15 for nachos with just the chips and salsa, the staff refused to accommodate. $15 dollars for chips, what business denies this request??

They lack traditional service, as everything is ordered through a QR code at the table. While I usually don't mind this approach, especially when the staff's attitude is subpar. They were unfriendly and unaccommodating throughout our visit.

The lack of flexibility, unwillingness to accommodate requests and the unsatisfactory cocktails was our sign to take our business elsewhere.

While the space itself is nice and locals may enjoy the food because it's convenient for them, I would never recommend this place or return myself out of choice.

The 20% fair wage surcharge seems disproportionate when considering the level of service provided. As someone who typically tips generously, I believe in fair compensation for staff, but it should be reflective of the quality of service received.

Stopped into The Snug for after work drinks. The prickly pear margarita was spicy and delicious. Really the star of the show was the Green Nachos. They were rocking my world, they were so good. I will definitely be coming back to get these. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because you have to order everything and pay on your phone and I hate that. It's like the number one way to kill the ambiance if everyone has to be on their phones. Everything else was amazing and enjoyable.

Great place for drinks!! In addition to a meal of course too. Tried the black walnut drink which was smooth and delicious. They're open early ..so great hangout for happy hour if you have the Monday blues.

My husband and I were walking around the Fillmore District and came upon The Snug while on a search for brunch and honestly, a super yummy smash burger from the City. The Fillmore District has so many spots to tuck into, but don't let this one pass you completely by.

We went on a day that it just so happened to be raining, so warm drinks and comfort food were in order! This spot hits the mark when it comes to cozy & cocktails, with a beautiful bar that takes front stage & is most def. the vibe.

Highlights for us were the Crispy Brussel Sprouts (with roasted garlic miso aioli, $12) and the Wagyu Double Smash Cheeseburger (double wagyu beef patties, American cheese, dijonaise, arugula, challah bun, $18) with tater tots! Hit the spot for our cravings, and I would say worthy of consideration for a hidden gem to add to the list of smash burger favorites. Some smash burgers leave you wanting more, some leave your hands and shirt in a bit of a mess, and some you wish just stuck to the basics. This one will have you leaving satisfied and wanting a second round!

To note: they don't accept cash tips, rather include a 20% Fair Wage Surcharge to the check - very cool and worth the quick, google research of how this helps their workers!

All in all, for a chill afternoon with great service, unique cocktails and delicious bites, enjoy the Snug. (we were able to find parking on a side street, so if driving, check out a quick search of spots to park near Fillmore venue).

Enjoy!

This was a nice place to meet friends. There was a nice selection of drinks (including non-alcoholic ones!). My friend liked her Cherry Blossom made with non-alcoholic whiskey. It got loud and crowded and there isn't a big food selection. We tried the burger (good) and the fried chicken sandwich (not good), both with tater tots. The tots were crispy but not hot and needed salt.

The chicken sandwich was a fail. First it was marinated, which I never like. It's as if it has an unpleasant fug. Don't do that. Just leave it fresh! Then the slaw should be tangy and crisp. Nope. This was dank and flavorless. And it said something about habanero so I was expecting spice. It was spice level ZERO. So that was also disappointing. The entire sandwich was flavorless except for the fug of whatever they marinated the chicken in before they fried it. Horrible. The whole thing was a no. Even the pickles? Could not taste them.

Service was fine but the guy came by 75 times before our friend got there so we sort of felt we were being no rushed.

Great neighborhood spot on Fillmore in Pacific Heights. Relaxing and mellow vibe, capable drink, menu with some craft cocktails, as well as wine on tap... Which isn't my first preference, but served my needs on this visit (after ordering a Makrut cocktail first - which I highly recommend. My friend had a Prickly Pear which also got high marks. (The Snug also has beer...) Although I was there primarily for a glass with a friend, we did end up ordering a popcorn chicken appetizer. Well presented and delicious, just right for the evening. Admittedly, some of the tables and chairs are a tight squeeze, but the service was quite attentive and pleasant. The hostess accommodated, seating quickly, and the waitress made the great cocktail recommendations. This is a place I will come to again when I am in the neighborhood, no question.

Came here for a friends birthday on the weekend night and was seating at one of the larger tables. It seems the upstairs section was not open for the night, and it was packed.

However, even though it was packed, we received subpar service. My friend who is a regular there was a bit surprised at the lack of timely service. I didn't think the staff was overwhelmed, with some of them seeing to take a lax approach to the night when I personally would have thought they would be checking in on tables or checking for patrons that were looking for a server to place order and waiting minutes.

I got one of their coffee espressos (the name might be off), but its was delicious and worth the expectations that my friend had set.

I enjoyed my time here and probably would come back!