By McArdle Hankin on March 12, 2025 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

Came for dinner but good didn’t look appealing. Drinks and vibes were cool. Good place to get a beer and watch game but would eat elsewhere.

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By Cristo on February 23, 2025 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

Nice little hole in the wall. Food was delicious. Had a double party smash burger & fries. All around great burger. Drinks were pretty stiff, which can be good or bad lol. Service was a little slow being there was 1 bartender for about 20 people.

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By Abe on August 26, 2024 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

I went on a Saturday early evening and had a great time! There weren't a lot of other customers, but the food was great and the bar was very clean. I'll definitely return.

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By P Sand on July 17, 2024 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

Great bar with class. Need to come back to try the Grass-fed burger.
Good beer list , great cocktails.
Happy hour 3-5 with $2off Drafts.

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By Rebecca Oreamuno on June 1, 2024 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

Awesome spot!! Swanky little palace with an AMAZING whiskey selection and great food (for meat eaters and vegans alike!!) Jawaun was a great and super friendly bartender. We had an an antelope burger and vegan hot dog with vegan chili!! Sweet Happy Hour with $2 off the great draft selection and unique premium cocktails! Everything was delicious and everyone was welcoming!!! I'll be heading the spot anytime I visit San Francisco.

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By Christopher Pratt on April 14, 2024 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

10/10 - excellent smash burger with a double Impossible patty (can be made vegan, or cow meat also available). Fries sold separately, but were crunchy, hot and fluffy on the inside. Beer selection better than a lot of pubs, got a good stout that wasn’t just Guinness. Decor is mood.

The red booths would not be ideal for eating, but there are a number of two top tables, a four top or two, and the bar for eating meals.

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By Josh Montero on January 24, 2024 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

The best way to get a feel for any city is to explore its bars. San Francisco is the sort of city that's almost schizophrenic, so many different iterations of itself all over. For some, that's great, and others a drawback, but I love it. Shovels embodies that perfectly. From the exterior it has the feel of a real dive, almost sketchy, but like the city as a whole, looks can be quite deceiving. Inside, the bar has a throwback vibe that feels much more sophisticated than its exterior would lead you to believe. A well curated drink menu offers some impressive options, all very well made. Now, I get that a lot of bars don't want to mess with the added complications of serving food. Sure it brings in extra revenue, but also means more staff and a kitchen space that eats up already scarce square footage. Though Shovels actually figured out that really good food is actually a game changer. While I was visiting on a random weekday afternoon, multiple orders came in over the phone for pick up orders for food, meaning a mostly empty bar on a weekday afternoon, was bringing in more money than just the patrons inside. I had the fried pickles, which were the best I've had, and enjoyed them tremendously. I will be back, for sure, and suggest you stop by as well.

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By Isa Layton on July 20, 2023 Verified by Google Shovels Bar & Grill

This place is awesome! We were staying just a street away and I'm glad we found it! The hamburgers were delicious! Service was perfect, and we loved the vibes and atmosphere. We visited again on a Sunday and even though kitchen was already closed, we got some beers and had a nice chat with the owner who was extremely nice and helpful. We will definitely visit again when in the area. Greetings from Arizona!

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