The Brazen Head

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Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for The Brazen Head.

About

Tucked away in the heart of Cow Hollow without any overt signage, the Brazen Head bills itself as "a place worth finding". A San Francisco favorite of both locals and visitors since opening its doors in 1980, the Brazen Head has an old-school vibe with its dark wood paneling, dim lighting, and stained glass accents. Exclusively offering dinner service, their doors stay open until the early morning hours, making it a prime spot for night owls to get a meal or some drinks. Their menu features an assortment of classic American and steakhouse fare, such as filet mignon, double cut pork chop, salmon sliders, chicken Marsala, and the Brazen Burger. House specialties include the French onion soup, baked escargot, and NY strip pepper steak. The full service bar has plenty of beer, wine, and cocktails to choose among, and the bar area is always a lively scene for friends old and new. Stop by the Brazen Head and discover why this unassuming spot has been charming the Bay Area for over 30 years.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 165 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Great service, food, drinks, and people!

    TSSan Francisco, CAMay 16, 2026

  • Bartender was NOT conversational, as he should have been. He threw a plastic menu next to my bar seat. Manager was NOT welcoming at 4:55..."Sorry we open at 5:00." A padlock was on the door.

    AWSausalito, CAMay 13, 2026

  • Great dinner with friendly staff and great service.

    DSNapa, CAMay 13, 2026

  • Good food, nice service. I like how the kitchen stays open later than other restaurants in the area.

    The establishment replied to this review on May 11, 2026MS~ Sounds like you had a great experience! We’ll try to make your next visit even better. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you soon.
    MSSan Francisco , CAMay 05, 2026

  • The pepper steak was amazing the service and ambiance was top notch.

    The establishment replied to this review on May 11, 2026JA~Thank you look forward to seeing you again soon
    JASan Francisco, CAMay 04, 2026
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The Brazen Head Summary

American (Traditional)
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Open today: 5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM

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Location

3166 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Contact

(415) 921-7600
Website

Hours

  • Mon5:00PM to 11:00PM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Tue5:00PM to 11:00PM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Wed5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Thu5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Fri5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Sat5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Sun5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisines

American (Traditional), Italian

Establishment type

Casual, Restaurant

Features

Business Friendly, Dress Code: Casual, Full Bar, Smoke Free, TV, Take Out, Wi-Fi Available

Breakfast

Not Applicable

Lunch

Not Applicable

Dinner

Under $30

Open for

Dinner

About

Tucked away in the heart of Cow Hollow without any overt signage, the Brazen Head bills itself as "a place worth finding". A San Francisco favorite of both locals and visitors since opening its doors in 1980, the Brazen Head has an old-school vibe with its dark wood paneling, dim lighting, and stained glass accents. Exclusively offering dinner service, their doors stay open until the early morning hours, making it a prime spot for night owls to get a meal or some drinks. Their menu features an assortment of classic American and steakhouse fare, such as filet mignon, double cut pork chop, salmon sliders, chicken Marsala, and the Brazen Burger. House specialties include the French onion soup, baked escargot, and NY strip pepper steak. The full service bar has plenty of beer, wine, and cocktails to choose among, and the bar area is always a lively scene for friends old and new. Stop by the Brazen Head and discover why this unassuming spot has been charming the Bay Area for over 30 years.

Location

3166 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94123
Get directions

Contact

(415) 921-7600
Website

Hours

  • Mon5:00PM to 11:00PM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Tue5:00PM to 11:00PM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Wed5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Thu5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Fri5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Sat5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Sun5:00PM to 12:00AM5:00PM to 2:00AM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 165 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Great service, food, drinks, and people!

    TSSan Francisco, CAMay 16, 2026

  • Bartender was NOT conversational, as he should have been. He threw a plastic menu next to my bar seat. Manager was NOT welcoming at 4:55..."Sorry we open at 5:00." A padlock was on the door.

    AWSausalito, CAMay 13, 2026

  • Great dinner with friendly staff and great service.

    DSNapa, CAMay 13, 2026

  • Good food, nice service. I like how the kitchen stays open later than other restaurants in the area.

    The establishment replied to this review on May 11, 2026MS~ Sounds like you had a great experience! We’ll try to make your next visit even better. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you soon.
    MSSan Francisco , CAMay 05, 2026

  • The pepper steak was amazing the service and ambiance was top notch.

    The establishment replied to this review on May 11, 2026JA~Thank you look forward to seeing you again soon
    JASan Francisco, CAMay 04, 2026
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Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisines

American (Traditional), Italian

Establishment type

Casual, Restaurant

Features

Business Friendly, Dress Code: Casual, Full Bar, Smoke Free, TV, Take Out, Wi-Fi Available

Breakfast

Not Applicable

Lunch

Not Applicable

Dinner

Under $30

Open for

Dinner

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