Whether spending the holidays with your family is driving you to drink yourself blind and stuff yourself silly, you're a Christmas orphan, or you don't celebrate the holiday, sometimes going out is the best way to spend Christmas. Here are some of our favorite spots in San Francisco where you can eat, drink, and be merry on Christmas day. And be sure to check out our Christmas Day event guide for more ways to celebrate the season around the entire Bay Area.
BARS
CHURCHILL 198 Church St / 7pm-2am
A classy and cozy bar with comfy couches and a warm fireplace for those living in the Duboce triangle area.
Fun for the whole fam, spend your Christmas striking out! Also features a bar and grill for all your eating and drinking needs.
A solid sports bar in the Inner Sunset with 21 beers on tap and a heated smoking area out back.
LUCKY 13 2140 Market St / 6pm-Close
This neighborhood favorite dive has a heated outdoor patio and complimentary popcorn!
Grab a mac and cheese sandwich while you're there for the perfect Christmas dinner!
Fireside Bar 603 Irving St / 4pm-Close
Offers a laid back setting where you can cozy up on one of the fireside couches.
A historical San Francisco bar in business since 1900 with upbeat vibe and a pool table to boot.
Zeitgeist 199 Valencia St / 9am-2am
Kick it at Zeitgeist and say bah-humbug to the holiday.
RESTAURANTS
Always a classic, accommodates large groups and offers beautiful panoramic views of the ocean.
Open All day, a great neighborhood spot to grab brunch.
French cuisine served with a California influence that focuses on using organic local ingredients. Also has a large wine list.
barbacco (220 California St)
Italian regional small & large plates & small communal tables are designed to promote conviviality.
Terzo (3011 Steiner St)
Pan-Mediterranean bistro fare in a bright, welcoming restaurant with a cozy brick fireplace.
Enjoy their regular menu Christmas day at this North Beach restaurant.
Five (2086 Allston Way / Berkeley)
On Christmas Day from 10am to 2pm, guests celebrating the holiday can enjoy an elegant buffet of seasonal favorites complemented by bottomless mimosas. Reservations are recommended.
Lungomare (1 Broadway / Oakland)
Open noon to 8pm, the menu will be A La Carte featuring all the Christmas favorites.
Aracia House (1915 Main St / St Helena)
Doors open at 7am and will close at 10pm, with a special chief's breakfast.
This retro eatery offers locally sourced burgers, fish tacos & beer, plus outdoor picnic tables. Opens at 10am and closes at 10pm.
M.Y. China (845 Market St, Level 4)
Upmarket Chinese eatery featuring hand-pulled noodles, cocktails & a flashy, open-kitchen setting. Opens at 11am and closes its doors at 9pm.
Upscale New American eatery with an extensive wine list, banquette seating & Embarcadero views. Opens at 11:30am to 2pm, then from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.
Perbacco (230 California St)
Upscale, bi-level restaurant serving a seasonal menu of Piedmont-influenced Italian fare & wines.
Copita Tequileria y Comida (739 Bridgeway)
Brightly decorated modern Mexican restaurant focusing on seasonally driven fare & tequila drinks. Opens at 11:30am and closes at 9:30pm.
Northern Italian trattoria with dishes crafted from herbs & produce grown in an on-site garden. Opens from 6:30am to 9:30pm.
*Times subject to change. We strongly recommend calling the restaurant directly or checking their website for seating times and/or reservations.
Check out our Winter Guide for more ways to make it a holly, jolly holiday!
