The Ultimate Guide To SF's Dogpatch Neighborhood

By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | August 26, 2022 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Style & Beauty, Travel & Recreation, Restaurants, City Life, Culture, Neighborhoods, Weekend Escapes, Shopping, Celebrity, Local, Community,

Serenely located on the lower western edge of San Francisco just past the Chase Center lies one of the city's most scenic and tucked-away neighborhoods- the Dogpatch. While the area may seem small and quiet, this former-shipyard-turned-industrial-chic cove is brimming not only with storied history, but with swanky bars, luxurious shops, and gourmet restaurants.

Here's our guide to all the best places to check out when in this peaceful and picturesque oasis.

Where To Eat

Besharam

1275 Minnesota St / (415) 580-7662 / Website

The Dogpatch boasts Besharam- one of San Francisco's best Indian eateries by award-winning chef Heena Patel of La Cocina-incubator fame. Here you will be delighted by authentically flavorful paneers and other veggie-forward Gujarat-inspired dishes, and don't forget to imbibe on their ingenious cocktails which playfully utilize traditional cultural ingredients.

Moshi Moshi

2092 3rd St / (415) 861-8285 / Website

Moshi Moshi is another fantastic food option here, as their sunny outdoor patio makes for the cutest private dining experience for their Nihon-centric cuisine of Donburi, handcrafted sushi, cold Soba noodles, and more. This is a wonderfully lush and comfy no-frills choice that has been a community favorite since 1987.

The Ramp

855 Terry a Francois Blvd / (415) 621-2378 / Website

For a more tropical resort feel, have a seaside meal at The Ramp, which is a fun and casual hangout within a former bait shop that offers a sunny spacious patio. This is an excellent choice for a leisurely brunch with their several omelet variations, as well as their fresh seafood dinners of Seared Halibut and Salmon Poke Bowls. They also have a lengthy craft cocktail menu which will truly transport you to the islands, especially with their Mango Mojito or rotating slushy of the day.

Where To Stay

LUMA Hotel

100 Channel St / (415) 266-9999 / Website

Located just off of Dogpatch in Mission Bay, LUMA Hotel is a stay designed for the city and seafaring explorer. This an elevated hotel with sweeping waterfront views that's also modern, curated, and provides several luxurious amenities, such as a cutting-edge fitness center and a soon-to-be craft cocktail Sky Lounge.

Where To Relax

Crane Cove Park

18th St & Illinois St / Website

To reconnect with both nature and illustrious history, take a walk around lush and tranquil Crane Cove Park for a view that you truly won't encounter anywhere else. Aside from the colossal restored cranes that tower over its seven acres, the green space also has numerous historical artifacts from WWII left intact and incorporated as thought-provoking and interactive historical art.

This is a beautifully relaxing area that will also inspire some reverence towards the valiant stories these remnants uphold.

Dogpatch Arts Plaza

901-1049 19th St / Website

The Dogpatch Art Plaza is a gorgeous community effort that has revitalized what was once a dead-end street into an 8,000 square foot art gallery plaza. Pop over to this creative space and be amazed by the immense sculptures, impressive installations, and local performances. You will definitely feel an artistic urge to engage with not only the masterpieces here, but also the other fellow visitors and artists here.

Harmonic Brewing

1050 26th St / (415) 872-6817 / Website

For more pressure-free social and cultural immersion, head over to Harmonic Brewing to receive both a flight of 12 artisanal beers, and an enjoyable show among other approachable patrons. This is the perfect place to unwind and feel like a local while still feeling refined in their stunning high-ceiling, bright, and airy warehouse.

Where To Shop

HPC Dutchman's Flat Cannabis Dispensary

2544 3rd St / (415) 872-6867 / Website

Need a curated pick-me-up (or something to mellow out with)? head over to Dutchman's Flat, which is a modern sleek and minimalist dispensary that gets its title from the old nickname of the neighborhood. This is a spectacular store with exposed brick, a highly organized and affordable selection, and the most friendly and knowledgeable of budtenders.

La Fromagerie Cheese Shop

2425 3rd St / (415) 864-5002 / Website

Another whimsical and cute store to shop in that's not as traditional but will still leave you impressed is this cheese shop. With its pastel storefront looking like something straight out of a Wes Anderson film, this packed fromagerie will truly make you feel like a main character, especially when you take home a gift box that's just right for you.

For Pre-Dinner Drinks

Ungrafted

2419 3rd St / (415) 814-2129 / Website

Ungrafted made our list for Best Wine Bars, and for incredibly interactive reasons! This clean and spacious hangout offers the most premier dinner events, insightful classes, and tastings that you simply cannot miss. Their Wine Flight Wednesdays and Blind Flight tastings are a fun must, all entertainingly led by Master Sommelier Rebecca Fineman and Advanced Sommelier Chris Gaither.

Yield Wine Bar

2490 3rd St / (415) 401-8984 / Website

Yield is another wine bar in a more intimate and cozy ambience. The highlights here are their deliciously sustainable and environmentally-friendly organic wines, as well as their fun community events like Wine Wednesdays and Trivia Thursdays.

Sea Star

2289 3rd St / (415) 552-5330 / Website

For a true nautical escape, the Sea Star is a highly fun saloon that will have you feeling like a true sailor. Captained by the award-winning Alicia Walton, each thirst-quenching libation here is carefully curated and crafted with the immersive seafaring theme in mind. Have a jolly good time here with either the Frey'd Knot with bourbon and tart cherry liquer, the Highs & Lows with blackberry liquer, Umeshu Brandy, and smoked sea salt, or with any of their 14 rotating beer taps. Just be sure not to miss snapping a pic of the large overhead octopus!

Where To Hit The Town

Third Rail

628 20th St / (415) 252-7966 / Website

A classy and fun night out can't be complete without a drink at this swanky 1800s train station themed saloon. The mid-century interior is intimate, refined, and has plenty of unique artwork and vintage features to fully add to the equally immersive cocktails. We recommend sitting right up to the comfy bar and conversing with the genuinely kind bartenders, all while also trying some of their delicious vegan jerky.

RH

590 20th St / (415) 865-0407 / Website

RH recently opened in what was formerly the Bethlehem Steel building built in 1917, fully renovating and reviving the space as a five-floor, 80,000 foot palatial retail store and restaurant. Its marbled halls, fashionable galleries, rooftop lounge, and chandelier-adorned dining terrace are truly on the upper echelon of sophisticated shopping and drinking, making for a highly-instagrammable must-visit that even meets celebrity approval.

Dogpatch Saloon

2496 3rd St / Website

Dogpatch loves its saloon atmospheres from its rustic frontier days, and this one keeps the spirits alive since 1912! This is an affordably casual and no-frills watering hole embellished with authetic vintage details, such as a beautifully ornate floor, comfy seats, and stylish wooden paneling that feels like you've actually stepped into history.

Cultural Experience

Museum of Craft & Design

2569 3rd St / (415) 773-0303 / Website

For a cultural experience that we guarantee you won't find anywhere else and will instantly fall in love with, the Museum of Craft and Design is the Dogpatch's best kept gem. This is the only museum in the city completely dedicated to analyzing and showcasing the creative processes and designers behind the most cutting-edge and out-of-the-box designs, artistic forms, and style movements. This is a great inside look on an aspect of art not typically acknowledged, and this museum ensures you leave with a greater appreciation towards makers and artists through their many insightful exhibitions and public programs.

Dogpatch Boulders

2573 3rd St / (415) 800-8121 / Website

If you crave some physical exhilaration in a truly inclusive and judgment-free space, Dogpatch Boulders makes sure you feel included, educated, and comfortable all while scaling their creative and complex walls. They even host a wonderful "Woman Up" program, which uplifts and fosters confidence and community among female climbers of any level.

The Midway

900 Marin St / (415) 301-4355 / Website

The Midway is a spectacularly electrifying 40,000 square foot music venue that hosts some of the biggest names in not only music like EDM and mainstream pop, but also in art, tech, and more. Head down to nearby Bayview in your most vibrant attire to partake in this massive enlightening experience complete with stunning light shows, and be sure to check their schedule to find a night that you're hyped for.

Hidden Gem

Neighbor Bakehouse

2343 3rd St #100 / (415) 549-7716 / Website

The Dogpatch may not be among the first neighborhoods that come to mind when describing SF, but this is a storied neighborhood that is brimming with, if not more, delightful and delicious businesses. Visit for a lesser-known and less-bustling stay that is wonderfully unlike anywhere else in the city.

Photography by: Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

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