Hyde Out — Restaurant in San Francisco

I like this place. It's comfortable and a great place to relax. There is the main floor with a long well stocked bar, jukebox, great sound system, microwave for the customers (plates and utensils I think?), and a loft with additional seating. The place is ultra clean. Don't expect to be dazzled by flashing lights or disco balls although I am impressed that the few times I've been in there the regulars have bought a round for the house. Yesterday I walked in to meet some friends and there were quite a few people there watching baseball games and doing what people do in bars. Even though it had been well over a year since my last visit the bartender greeted me right away by my first name and ask how I've been. He also asked about some small detail in my life which at first I didn't recall, but apparently he remembered more vividly. The fact that an employee of a place that I'd only visited a couple of times remembered my name, small details about me, and who I was with that day is indicative of someone who cares about his customers. I'm still relatively new to San Francisco and its great that someone has made the effort to remember my name. I don't need a place with a hundred stale beers on tap or 50 hanging TVs, pool tables or dart boards. Sometimes that stuff is nice, but not as nice as going to a place where you know...

I can't believe I haven't left a review for Hydeout yet! My boyfriend's neighborhood bar. But one of my favorite places for a Friday night night cap. A sleepy bar with some really awesome regulars. Amir is the sweetest, nicest, best person, and bartender. Always cool, attentive to everyone. Go with flow but not messing around. I feel welcome every time we walk in. Even if I go there only some Fridays, I feel welcome and like fam when I walk in.

They have a nice upstairs area for a more quiet experience away from the bar, if that's what ur seeking. No food except for Sunday football days when ppl bring potluck or they have a special bbq day. You can always have food delivered, tho.

More relaxed than Wreckroom across the street. Not as pretentious as Zekis up the hill (which is actually pretty nice as well, if that's what ur looking for).

Hyde Out holds a special place...

On the bright side, it's part of a dying breed of San Francisco neighborhood bars where old-guard locals co-exist with trendy newcomers and even an occasional tourist. On the downside, it has a habit of being just a tiny bit on the insular side. Prices are usually par-for-the-course, but the staff is always polite and friendly. Everyone is cool with carry in food. There's a Chinese deli next door, a liquor store that makes sandwiches within a block, and a Trader Joe's across the street. TV placement is less-than-optimal come game day, but the social scene more than takes...