Scarlet Fox — Restaurant in San Francisco

First, the good: good wine, knowledgable and friendly staff, yummy snacks!

I really want this place to succeed which is why I'm writing some constructive feedback! I recently moved to the neighborhood and have been looking for my cozy neighborhood wine bar to hang out with with a few friends or to read a book. I WANT this to be that place, but after going a few times there are just a few things that don't make me eager to go super often or recommend to friends, but I think they are easy to improve!

Areas for improvement: -coziness and seating for smaller parties. The place is tiny and I get that! But the majority of the seating is 2 large tables that seat ~6 people. I guess in theory the tables could be communal but generally wind up seating 1 medium-larger group, so I feel weird grabbing a seat at them. When I show up on my own that means I have to sit at the bar or at one of the window high top stools (which have no back rest). Last time I was there I brought a book and after ~30 mins was getting back pain :( I would've stayed for a second glass of wine but decided to head home instead. A few comfier chairs or smaller tables that seat 2-4 (and could be pushed together for larger parties) would make me a lot more likely to go more often/stay for longer. -in a similar vein, the lighting inside at night is somewhat cold. A little bit warmer/cozier lighting would make the place feel more homey. Again, only sharing this in the hopes that this feedback is helpful! Would love to see this place continue to grow...

Stumbled upon this little gem 3 days after their soft launch. If you order a glass, then you get $10 off when you buy a bottle to take home. Came back here with a couple of folks on a Friday just before it started getting crowded. Sadly, they don’t offer hot food as they’d have to put in a full kitchen. If you ask nicely, they have little bar nibbles til you can get something substantial. There is Fish in the Box (formerly Amitis) a block away on Hayes and Masonic for food to go and Central Parc Bistro a block away for a sit down meal.

We ordered a happy hour rose for $9 before 6pm. They also have beer on tap and offer cider for those not into wine.

They also project futbol (soccer) matches and...

Lovely local shop with a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.

A great place to meet locals, watch a game or simply be in a community driven-space.

Kayla makes the place super warm and inviting and had a great depth of knowledge on the item the bar/cafe provides.

Would be great if they could add vegan food options (minus bits)...