Craving the warmth of a fire, but lacking a place for said fire? We've got a list of spots around the Bay that'll take care of that for you. From steel, suspended fireplaces to good old-fashioned brick corners, check out our favorite places to cozy up with good drinks and even better company.
Last updated July 25, 2025
San Francisco
(25 Lusk St. // South Park)
Rustic details combine with modern accents at South Park's 25 Lusk, which offers upscale dining options and intimate lounge seating around several suspended fireplaces. The Rooftop has its own menu, but might be a bit less toasty.
(2534 Mission St. // Mission District)
With its romantic ambiance, this Mission District restaurant comes highly recommended, especially for a date night out. They're known for playing movies on their outdoor patio, but you can grab a seat indoors to stay warm with two fireplaces.
(823 Clement St. // Richmond)
This Richmond District brewpub serves food + drink with entertainment. Bring your buds to have fun with board games, foosball, and a photo booth, then warm up next to the fireplace.
Via Wayfare Tavern
(201 Pine St // Financial District)
This swanky spot from celebrity Chef Tyler Florence serves some of SF's very best pub fare in a wonderfully toasty setting. Come for the fireplace in the downstairs dining room, stay for the sumptuous Yorkshire pudding and iconic fried chicken.
(125 3rd St. // Yerba Buena)
The luxurious St. Regis features a long gas fireplace that separates the lobby from the bar, which serves craft cocktails and light bites. Stop by between 2 and 4pm on a chilly afternoon to enjoy the lounge's tea service.
(1905 Union St // Cow Hollow)
Get swanky and enjoy a night out at this establishment that's on top of the legendary bar, Bus Stop. This place channels speakeasy vibes, providing a fireplace for a warm ambiance that's perfect for enjoying drinks and food.
Via Chambers
(601 Eddy St. // Tenderloin)
This popular restaurant and bar is home to hundreds of records and a short but creative cocktail list. Surrounded by leather couches and moody lighting, you'll feel like a rockstar sitting next to their roaring fireplace.
(925 Bush St. // Nob Hill)
Grab an expertly crafted cocktail and get toasty with the bar's fireplace. Relax amongst the plants or take your shot at the pool table. It's the perfect place to unwind, or get fired up.
(1319 California St. // Nob Hill)
For a laid back and cozy evening, kick back by one of Zeki's two wood-burning fireplaces. The bar is self-touted as the city's friendliest and has an impressive selection of single malt whiskeys to sample, in addition to draft beer and wine.
East Bay
Via Freehouse
(2700 Bancroft Way. // Berkeley)
A large, wood-paneled fireplace is the star of the dining room at Freehouse, which is housed in a building that has been an active part of Berkeley's history since 1928. As a bonus, the patio has a number of fire pits to keep you warm too!
(2325 Broadway // Oakland)
This downtown Oakland brewery is a summertime favorite for many, but its firepits spread across the garden also make it the perfect spot for the winter. Not to mention you can bring your dog to hang out too!
(2271 Shattuck Ave. // Berkeley)
This cocktail bar is dark even in the daytime, but the fireplace lends itself to a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Plus, the bar is part of the Bourbon & Branch fam, so you know a good time and great drinks are guaranteed.
South Bay + Peninsula
Via Hotel Los Gatos
(210 East Main St. // Los Gatos)
Warm tones, cozy wood furniture and a dining room table situated by the fireplace give this Greek restaurant a homey vibe. The restaurant is part of Hotel Los Gatos, where you'll feel like you've been whisked away on a Mediterranean vacation.
(14555 Big Basin Way // Saratoga)
This French-American Michelin starred restaurant has more than 1,800 wines in its cellar, and a large, modern fireplace to boot. If you'd prefer to dine outdoors, they have an open fireplace in their parklet as well.
Via Hotel De Anza
(233 W Santa Clara St. // San Jose)
Grab a seat by the grand fireplace in the Hotel de Anza's elegant jazz lounge. The bar serves up craft cocktails and Mediterranean light bites, so you'll have everything you need for a classy and cozy evening!
(140 Beach Way // Moss Beach)
Known for its dog-friendly patio with large fire pits overlooking the ocean, the Moss Beach Distillery is the place to be on a chilly day. Sitting outside means you'll get the sea breeze, but you might catch some occasional peeks of sunshine as well.
North Bay
(1031 Coast Hwy 1 // Bodega Bay)
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city at Drake's Fireside Lounge, located in the Bodega Bay Lodge. Enjoy local bites, creative cocktails and sweeping views of the bay from one of their outdoor fire pits.
(521 Adams St. // Santa Rosa)
It's all in the name at Stark's, which has more than 10 different steaks and a variety of fish and oysters on the menu. The restaurant is filled with comfy leather chairs and booths, and of course, a fireplace to warm up by on a cool fall (or spring, summer, or winter) day!
Written by Katherine Andrews
