The Fly Trap

Rating this place 5 stars based on their happy hour. Happy hour is ALL DAY on Saturdays. Well drinks, house wine and some appetizers are all $2 off regular price.Drinks: Gin & Tonic was $8. Simple well drink, hard to mess up. Also got the Passionfruit Margarita ($15) and Hani's Inferno ($14). Hani's inferno had a nice spicy kick to the drink which I really enjoyed. Food: Fries ($8) were well seasoned and came in a big serving. Buffalo wings ($12) came with 6 pcs. The wings were juicy and were costed in a nice tangy sauce. Calamari ($10) was also good but probably my least favorite to the other two dishes.Ambiance:. The inside is upscale and has a high-end touch to it. I sat outside where there's a small and narrow hallway with a few tables. The outdoor area is roofed and covered which came in handy since it started to drizzle a bit. There's also an overhead heater lamp which came in super helpful.Service: Server was super friendly. She did get our order wrong with drinks but she was super apologetic about it and it resulted in a free extra drink. Other than that, food came fairly quick and she made sure to check up on our tables several times.Overall a great experience and I can see this becoming my regular spot for happy hour.

the service here is great, drinks are fairly priced, and the patio outside is cute. they have heaters above each table and blankets if youre still feeling cold. ive tried a few of their food options but nothing really stands out to me. the meatballs were very rubbery and hard so I would skip it.

My boyfriend and I came here Saturday afternoon after spending the day at SFMOMA. We were intrigued by the happy hour all day menu on Saturdays. We were greeted by the bartender and decided to sit inside. We decided on getting the happy hour baked goat cheese, buffalo wings and French fries. Their wings are nice and crispy, the baked goat cheese is delicious with the crusty sourdough bread bites and their French fries are nice and crispy!We also got a Mai Tai and hot buttered rum to drink. Both drinks were good. If we're ever back in the area we would come back!

The Fly Trap was just down the hill on Folsom, right around the corner deom our hotel, so one night, we decided to have dinner there.The ambience was beautiful. Low soft lightning, warm and cozy on a chilly evening in San Francisco. We were seated, inmediately and looked over the menu.My husband was feeling a little ill, so he wasnt able to eat much, I had their steak, and it was delicious. The veggies that came with it were the perfect accomplishment. The sauce was amazing! The service was attentive and friendly. We will be back when next we are in town.

Had happy hour here today service was great ordered a few items all very good, fried Brussels sprouts, beets salad, chicken wings and calamari. They let us order chicken skewers from the main menu too, even though the kitchen wasn't fully up yet. Place is pretty well lit. Good music but still able to carry conversation with my friends.

Cool spot right around the corner from the office, how have I never been here before? Pretty good conversation and pretty cool ambiance. Some of my colleagues and I went here for a couple drinks, pretty good cocktails! I had a Dracula's Blood and one of the Passionfruit Margaritas. Not bad for a few drinks, but not a place to get totally wasted at. Just an fyi.Didn't try the food though or HH food.

First time diner here. Love the history of this 140 year old restaurant, cute interiors, cocktails were great, service was friendly, but the food could be better.Came here for a birthday dinner and ordered Brussels sprouts and calamari for starters, then shared the shrimp risotto and grilled medium rare rib eye steak with potato gratin with my husband. The Brussels sprouts were burnt, giving it a bitter flavor. The risotto was creamy and shrimp cooked well (just be careful eating it as it's piping hot) but that was definitely NOT a rib eye steak, more likely a skirt steak as it was so darn tough to chew. It wasn't cooked medium rare either. Everyone who ordered it at the table agreed. The accompanying potatoes had a strange flavor from the yellow spice (was it turmeric?) and no cream for a gratin.They treated the birthday celebrator with a complimentary bread pudding, which was a thoughtful touch.In a city with so many good restaurants, it's hard to mess up a classic steak dinner. I feel The Fly Trap could improve their dinner entrees, especially with so few large plates.

Great ambiance and service! Always a pleasure to come here. Recommend the Brussels. Will definitely return

LOVED our visit to Fly Trap after a recent Giants game: a delight to the eyes and the palate! Thanks to my buddy, Paolo B, for the rec! Fly Trap is a short walk from the ballpark and diagonally across from the parking garage we used (303 2nd St Garage / 582 Harrison St). We arrived just before the dinner rush and entered through the charming alley entrance (think: exposed brick walls, hanging plants, string lights, colorful art (including retro Gumby and Pokey figurines!))...felt like Alice in Wonderland! The antique-but-make-it-modern-and-hip decor continues inside (check out the wallpaper art!). Our server offered spot-on recommendations:-Roasted Beets: chickpeas, pickled onion, mint, bread crumbs, goat cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette*YES to this flavor combo! Pickled onions and fresh mint for the win!-Mixed Greens: red onion, almonds, blue cheese, stone fruit vinaigrette*Vibrant, fresh, flavorful!-Fly Trap Cheeseburger: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, aioli, french fries - ADD bacon & avocado!*Solid, classic burger with winning, medium-thick fries with that perfect soft interior and extra crispy exterior! To drink:-Hani's Inferno: tequila, campari, velvet falernum, habanero, grapefruit*Citrus and spice and everything nice! -Herbie Sanchez: mezcal, amaro, citrus, tangerine, smoke*My guy enjoyed this.How cool that The Fly Trap started in 1883 and has evolved over the years?! This was our first visit and won't be our last! We look forward to returning and trying more of their gastropub fare and creative cocktails. Cheers!

Recommended by a hotel bartender near by, and rightfully so. Loved this quaint restaurant. The server said the menu is American with an Italian flair and she was pretty accurate. Menu offers something for everyone and not overly complex. Brussels were 10/10Burger (a customer favorite) 10/10Hummus 9/10Fries 10/10Bread Pudding 10/10Yep - everything was really good and fresh. Service just added to the experience.They do play music with good playlist, and not overly loud so you can hear your company. This is a must go.