Beer’s the thing at new Inner Sunset brewpub Social Brewery & Kitchen – a sort of San Francisco-style biergarden minus the garden – whether it’s being enjoyed on tap or used as an ingredient for midpriced eclectic New American fare like ale-braised short ribs and waffles with hop butter (plus a nonboozy ‘Loco Moco’ burger with housemade Spam); the bi-level, exposed wood dining room furthers the theme, with recycled bottles providing materials for the light fixtures.

1326 Ninth Ave; 415-681-0330

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