Petit Lil’s

Signature San Francisco. It's a letter from North Park, born out of a bygone era of the city before the pandemic shifted the North Park neighborhood landscape. It has the feel of a Edward Hopper painting -- with all types of interesting couples, and regulars hanging out at a well dressed bar with a deep well and bartenders who don't miss a beat when it comes to cocktails.The duck fat potatoes, crispy and delicious, seem to disappear easily with any concoction I order. It's certainly a bar with a kitchen that demands a visit in the late hours. Come by, find a seat, and enjoy an eventful night at this not-to-miss treasure.

This is a bar where you can get good food - it's not a restaurant where your main focus is dining. First, the menu is limited - steak frites, pork chops, some small plates, and a selection of tinned fish and oysters. Second, most of the space is set up for a bar in the middle of the room and high top tables. Finally, the focus is on the drinks - the drink menu is extensive with lots of great looking cocktails and you order your food at the bar (no table service).We ordered French onion soup, bone marrow, steak frites, smoked trout, and the duck fat potatoes for 4 of us. In retrospect it was a lot of food. But the soup was delicious - onions were beautifully softened and melded nicely in the broth which contrasted with the crisp toast and melted cheese. The steaks were cooked perfectly though the fries were average. The smoked trout pate was quite bland. It was served with toast and a garnish of dill and parsley so was more like an appetizer. The bone marrow as also disappointing - excited to see it in the menu but it didn't have much taste. Echoing others, the duck fat potatoes were crisp on the outside - if they do substitutions, I would get those with the steak instead of the French fries. It has a lively and festive atmosphere. I'd go back for late night drinks with food but not for an outing where dinner is the main focus.

This review is solely for the drinks.A friend and I saw this place while walking down to North Beach and decided to check it out!It was beautifully decorated for the holidays and felt very warm and cozy in here, with many folks sat around the bar. You do have to go up to the bar to order and while my drink came out quick, my friends took some time.We ended up getting just drinks. I ordered an espresso martini and was pleasantly surprised. It was strong and sweeter than I am used to, but still very good. It was served in a chilled goblet looking glass which was new to me too. Overall, would come back here to the espresso tini!

The Mrs. and I stopped by Petite Lil's last Saturday night for a late dinner. We arrived after 8 and the place was packed. The restaurant was already decorated for Christmas.......it was a bit much.The footprint of Petite Lil's is pretty small. There is a large wrap around bar in the center of the room and several hightop table against the walls. Despite the large crowd, we were able to find a seat at the bar.There were several people behind the bar but we were lucky enough to get Shane. I ordered the Mrs.'s usual Bombay Sapphire Martini but Petite Lil's doesn't have Bombay Sapphire so Shane suggested their well gin which was Jumipero Gin. I ordered a Maker's Mark Manhattan. Shane then lifted a bottle of Maker's 46 from the well and asked if it was ok. We both laughed. Maker's 46 as a well bourbon? Yes, please. What initially drew us to Petite Lil's was their small plates. One of which was Escargot. FYI-The menu online is inaccurate. We started with the Escargot which was good. It was cooked in white wine rather than garlic and butter. We were going to order the Pate of the Day but Shane said they were out of it so we ordered the Rilletes of Scallop at his suggestion. It was just ok. There was something about the consistency that I didn't like. Our last dish was the Duck Fat Potatoes. A MUST HAVE is you're at Petite Lil's. I could have had two more bowls of them. Let's be honest......if you cook anything in duck fat its going to be good.From our seats at the bar we were able to get a good look at the crowd which was an attractive mix of young and old. There was a gentleman behind the bar who I think was the owner. He gave some champagne to the four people sitting next to us. They all gave a cheers and then the owner cheersed us. When the Mrs. and I left Petite Lil's and were waiting outside the owner walked by us and thanked us for stopping in.

The food here was amazing! We ordered everything that was recommended by our bartender and came out within a timely manner. The vibe was mellow (it was a Monday night) and they had movies playing in the background. Definitely great for dates, small or large bites and amazing customer service. Every meal we had was perfectly seasoned and the customer service was top notch. Thanks again to Tom, chef, and the staff for making this a great experience.

The food here was fantastic! My boyfriend and I shared several dishes, but the standout for me was definitely the Pork Chop--so flavorful and perfectly cooked. We ordered at the bar and were free to sit wherever we liked, which made for a relaxed and casual vibe. The service was also top-notch, with friendly staff making the experience even better. This spot seems great for any occasion, whether it's a date night or hanging out with a group of friends.

Petit Lil's was such a great find! We enjoyed our drinks and we loved the bartender and the classy but casual space.

What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood!!Met up with some friends after a Warriors game on Saturday around 9pm. We had some cocktails and got the steak frites as well. It's an inviting and fun place! The lighting is dim but not too dim, and you can actually hear your friends speaking because the music isn't too loud.Amazing cocktails and delicious food available until 1am? What's NOT to love?!Thank you to Nick and the team for a lovely night and congrats on the soft opening! We are looking forward to coming back sometime soon. Katy & Bryan (with a Y - thanks for asking Nick!)

Awesome bar with a great kitchen too! My friends and I came in at 9 thinking we'd drink until 10 when the OYSTER HAPPY HOUR kicks in- buy 6 oysters and get 6 free. What a deal and what a way to spend your late evening hours. We managed to follow through with our plan. Pretty easy when the drinks and foods are as good as they are. I like coffee, I like chocolate, and I like old fashioneds so it was a no brainer for me to get the coffee chocolate old fashioned. Tastes how it sounds and very enjoyable. My friends got some sandwiches and smile bites to much on while we had a nice conversation around their tables. Bar wasn't too crowded on a Thursday evening so it was easy to hear each other. When the clock strung 10, we ordered ourselves a couple round of oysters and those were good as well. Came with all the garnishes you'd expect on your oysters. Place is definitely worth a visit, whether you're looking for eats or drinks!

Great late night food and amazing cocktails. Had a wonderful experience here. Will recommend to everyone. Lovely bartender and kitchen staff. We had a lovely meal here. Will be back soon.