Best Sports Bar Central Restaurants in SOMA
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Local Tap
Affordable wings and tenders with wall-to-wall game coverage.
Notable Picks
#1
Local Tap
8.2
Lively sports bar between SoMa and South Beach with TVs everywhere, a flexible happy hour, and bar bites that punch above their weight. Wings and tenders are the calling card, backed by pitchers and a friendly regulars scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings (extra crispy), Garlic-Parm wings, Chicken tenders with house ranch
What Makes it Special: Affordable wings and tenders with wall-to-wall game coverage.
8.1
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Sports Bar Central
Casual smokehouse with St. Louis–style ribs, brisket, and a full bar—good for team lunches that want hearty plates and TVs for daytime games. Portions are generous and service is efficient enough for a one-hour break.
Must-Try Dishes:
St. Louis Ribs, Brisket & Ribs Combo, Cornbread with Honey Butter
What Makes it Special: Reliable smoked-meat plates with plenty of seating.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Family-run Mexican sports bar with a daily 3–7pm happy hour and Jalisco-leaning plates, including taco combos. TVs, casual service, and hearty portions fit game-day meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco plate (choice of meat), Flautas, Birria seca
What Makes it Special: Newer SoMa cantina with daily HH and taco plates under $20.
7.8
Neighborhood bar running all-day Taco Tuesday with HH drink pricing and simple street-style tacos. Casual counter service and TVs make it an easy, budget stop near the Hall of Justice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Street tacos (chicken or beef), Carnitas sliders, Crunchy tacos
What Makes it Special: All-day Taco Tuesday with HH drinks at wallet-friendly prices.