Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen brings together satisfying pub grub, a well-rounded drink selection, and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of San Francisco. Located at 2940 431 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103, this low-key, brick-walled hangout is a welcoming choice for lunch, dinner, dessert, solo dining, or a casual night out.
Guests can enjoy comfort food, food at the bar, draft beer, cocktails, happy-hour drinks, and late-night food, with table service and comfortable seating available for a complete dining experience.
Whether you are stopping in to watch sport, enjoy bar games, meet friends, or simply settle in with a great beer or cocktail, Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen offers plenty of ways to make your visit enjoyable.
The restaurant is known for fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, and local specialties, while its casual yet trendy setting makes it suitable for both laid-back meals and social evenings. A bar is on site, and guests can also make use of Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets, and restroom facilities.
Reservations are accepted, and payment is convenient with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen is committed to making its services accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet, and car park. Customers can choose the option that best fits their plans, including dine-in, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and on-site services.
With a 4.50 out of 5 rating based on 2,050 reviews, it has earned strong feedback from its customers. To learn more or make plans to visit, call +1 415-580-7170.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
sharp cheddar, onions, fried saltines
carrot & celery salad with ranch
mystery sauce
(3) braised beef chuck roast, queso fresco, onion, radish, cilantro, lime, corn tortilla
confit whole chickens, tomatillo jalapeno sauce, onion, cilantro, fresh corn tortilla
(5) guajillo chipotle sauce, garlic aioli, radish, cotija, shredded romaine, cilantro, salsa verde, lemon
crispy pork belly, gouda cheese, charred scallion crema, quail egg, chives
buttermilk fried chicken, belgian waffle, maple syrup
bacon, avocado, egg, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, red wine vinaigrette
marble potatoes, broccoli, egg, radish, mixed greens, mustard vinaigrette
ground schmitz ranch chuck, bacon shallot gastrique, white cheddar, arugula, spinach, tomato, crispy shallot rings, potato pepper bun
buttermilk fried chicken breast, spicy coleslaw, house pickles, sesame bun
impossible meatballs, spaghetti squash, marinara, onion poppy seed hero
grilled all beef hotdog, beef & bean chili, sharp cheddar, onions, torpedo roll
egg, fried kale, yellow cheddar, aioli, brioche toast
Hear from our valued guests
This is a dive bar’s dive bar—the kind of place that smells like beer and stories. Even if you think it’s not your vibe, go once for the people-watching alone. It’s a wild mix of locals, tourists, wealthy eccentrics, and people who may or may not live there. The pool table’s the main attraction, cold beer flows, tunes are solid. Don’t eat beforehand—there’s a magical hole-in-the-wall kitchen next door and you can bring the food in. No frills, no fuss, just absolute peak San Francisco madness. I loved it.
Cool bar. Nice vibe. Very friendly bar staff. Take care to remember ID for the doorman. Food is supplied by a sort of pop up place outside the premises, and is really good quality, and you have to actually leave the building to place the order. Trouble is you could easily have come in earlier with your colleagues for beers, before the doorman had started work, popped out later to order food, only to find the doorman now wants to see ID. Would be a shame to have to break up the party so unceremoniously!
Great little dive bar with actually yummy food options attached next door.
I was there today with some friends over a late lunch and I loved it. The yummiest burger ever! The size is totally insane and the flavor is soo good. I had it with an extra egg, omg! Glorious 😍😍 our server seemed to be alone today at the bar but he did amazing, super polite, attentive, made sure we had our waters and anything we needed. 10 out of 10 Thank you!!!
Food is always so good, it takes everything in me not to order just a bunch of apps! Ace is always limited. It was a game night, so we had to wait for a table to open up, but to be expected. Expected. Bar was absolutely slammed, but they tried their best to keep the line moving and keep up with people during the game. Overall definitely a great spot downtown. That's off the beaten path.
Came here on a whim. I'm glad I did. I love Dive bars. Cheap and tasty drinks and a decent menu where the kitchen is open until 12am. Plenty of seating an no cover charge. They have a pool table and televisions (For sports viewing). Not quite rowdy crowd and the bartenders are pleasant. All are welcome!
Always greeted with nice bartenders and friendly service. Food menu changes every few months and specials Monday to Friday.
Great snacks! Cool bar! Nice staff!
Solid dive bar that checks all the boxes: pool table, graffiti, stickers on the walls,dark corners, interesting patrons and a jukebox that cranked metal. Surprising they had a solid kitchen with elevated variations of traditional bar food offerings
Stopped in this dive-y bar to watch the World Cuo. The regulars & staff were friendly and welcoming, the prices are super-reasonable, and the menu is fantastic. Had a great sandwich & can’t wait to come back & try the vegetarian chili dog.
Common questions about Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen is located at 2940 431 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States, San Francisco, CA, United States.
You can reach Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen by calling +1 415-580-7170.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2050 customer reviews.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, University students.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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