Bar Esper

4.7

(52) reviews

Portuguese-Japanese

$$

Union Square & The Tenderloin

Why We Like It

Against the backdrop of Hotel Spiro, pretty much anything looks good. Luckily for Bar Esper, their fisherman stew and wagyu burger would look good in front of a dumpster fire, so everything else is just a bonus.

Need to Know

The neighborhood has plenty of street parking. Please pay attention to the parking signs for hours and meter payments. In addition, there are many accessible parking lots around the restaurant.

About Bar Esper

Bar Esper is a lively, modern San Francisco tavern reimagined through the soulful lens of Portuguese and Japanese port city traditions. Rooted in the century-old Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of Hotel Spero, the space blends rustic-modern warmth with the multicultural spirit of the city. The menu celebrates recognizable, crave-able tavern fare elevated through coastal influences, global pantry staples, and California seasonality. Designed to feel warm, eclectic, and unpretentious, Bar Esper is a neighborhood hideaway.

Location

401 Taylor St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Contact

Phone: +1 415 775 7979
Website: www.barespersf.com

Maps

By Virginia Miller · July 14, 2026

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