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Woods Polk Station - Reviews

2255 Polk St, 94109 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
161

Reviews

75.8%

Satisfaction

26

negative

13

neutral

122

positive

What people say about Woods Polk Station

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Michael J. C.
Review date: 08/28/2025
9
Great Vibe and Empanadas!
My experience here was fantastic! I highly recommend seeing Connor when you visit; he truly embodies the vibe of this place and is the after-hours king of this bar. I absolutely loved it. They offer a great selection of El Porteno empanadas, and I was impressed by the variety. The atmosphere is a perfect slit and hole-in-the-wall vibe, situated right at the corner of Polk and Green. The food received a perfect score of 5, and the atmosphere was also a 5. Service was rated 5 as well.
  • Connor10
  • El Porteno empanadas9
  • hole-in-the-wall vibe8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Trent S.
Review date: 04/18/2025
10
Woods: Best Beer in the City!
My experience at Woods was fantastic! The beer is hands down the best in the city. If you don't agree, well, you can find a new city! The service, atmosphere, and food all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • beer10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Ryan M.
Review date: 01/04/2025
9
Incredible Vibes with Wade at the Bar
We stumbled upon this spot and ended up staying for a few hours on a Friday night with Wade. The vibes were incredible all night. It's such a special spot that I almost didn't want to bring attention to it. But if you're lucky enough to get a spot at the bar with Wade, you're in for a good time.
  • vibes10
  • special spot9
  • good time9
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Yannick B. P.
Review date: 08/06/2024
10
Best Pilsner and Lager in SF!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I drank the best Pilsner and Lager I've had during my stay in San Francisco. They were crisp and very refreshing, exactly as described. I highly recommend buying a few cans to take with you for a small supply. The great service was also a highlight. Thank you very much!
  • Pilsner and Lager10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
April P.
Review date: 07/08/2024
9
Connor Makes Woods a Neighborhood Gem
My experience at Woods was fantastic, largely thanks to Connor, who was incredibly welcoming and lovely. He truly makes Woods the neighborhood staple. 🍻 🍻🍻
  • Connor10
  • Woods9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Violet T.
Review date: 04/07/2024
9
Magical Late-Night Empanada Fix!
My experience at the restaurant was magical, especially at 10 pm when hunger struck. I was saved by a delicious Empanada. It felt truly special to find good quality snacks at that late hour of the night 🤌.
  • Empanada10
  • good quality snacks9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Chris S.
Review date: 02/08/2024
9
Cozy, Unique Spot with Great Beer and Empanadas
My experience at this spot felt like stepping into a cozy, simple, and understated backcountry ranger station or mountain top ski hut. It's completely unique for the area's brewery/bar scene. The beer and wine are locally made and great, and the empanadas are on point. I highly recommend looking for the ski lift chair out front to find this escape.
  • beer and wine8
  • empanadas9
  • atmosphere5
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jess P.
Review date: 10/13/2023
9
Great Beer and Empanadas
My experience at this restaurant was great. It's a great small place for a beer and an empanada. The empanadas are the same ones as are in the ferry building. Really great.
  • empanada9
  • beer8
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Anton T.
Review date: 05/27/2023
2
Rude Bartender, Unpleasant Experience
My experience at this restaurant was far from enjoyable. While the drinks were okay, the bartender was rude, and the atmosphere wasn't cozy. We arrived at 11: 40 PM and were immediately pressured to order or leave. By 11: 50 PM, the staff began closing up by putting chairs on the bar and turning the lights to maximum brightness, effectively forcing us out. It was particularly odd that the bartender was drinking a beer throughout this entire interaction. I definitely do not recommend this place.
  • drinks6
  • bartender2
  • atmosphere3
  • ordering2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
B
Review date: 05/26/2023
3
Overpriced Empanadas, Limited Beer
My experience at this restaurant was marked by a small spot with limited options for beer and only empanadas on the menu. While the location was good and the vibes were decent, the empanadas were overpriced and just alright. They were priced at $7. 60, which felt steep for what they were. The beer selection was also lacking, especially for being in San Francisco.
  • empanadas5
  • location7
  • vibes7
  • beer selection3

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