The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

Pub · American & BBQ · SeafoodSouth of Market

No dishes marked gluten free

33 dishesmenu read 9 Novthechieftain.com

Always confirm with staff

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Appetizers

  • Soup of the Day

    Cup or bowl. Served with homemade brown bread

    Likely gluten

  • Traditional Lamb Chilli

    Homemade lamb chilli served with beans. Cup or bowl

  • Hot Wings

    6, 9, 12 or 18. With carrots, celery sticks, bleu cheese dressing. BBQ sauce available upon request

    Likely dairy

  • Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    Pan roasted, seasoned with soy and honey reductions, chili flakes and garlic

    Likely soy

  • Quesabirra Tacos (x3)

    Slow braised beef with spices and chilis, Oaxaca cheese, garlic spinach, dipping beef jus

    Likely dairy

  • Avocado Tacos (x3)

    Deep fried avocados, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo on a spinach flour tortilla

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Fried Jalapeño & Cheese Potato Croquettes

    Crispy beer-battered mashed potatoes stuffed with jalapeño & cheese. Choice of dips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Irish Nachos

    Steak fries, melted cheese, pico, sour cream. Add avocado, chicken

    Likely dairy

  • Fried Zucchini
  • Steak Cut Pub Fries

    Add garlic, cheese or rich curry sauce. Make it Chili Cheese Fries: add cheese/lamb chili, onions and a side of sour cream

Salads

  • Chef's Cobb Salad

    Grilled chicken, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, honey mustard dressing

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Caesar Salad

    With anchovies, grated Parmesan cheese and croutons

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Mixed Green House Salad

    Choice of balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, ranch or blue cheese dressing

Sides

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Guacamole
  • Sautéed Veggies
  • Heinz Baked Beans
  • Fries

Burgers

  • Grilled Angus Cheeseburger

    1/2 pound Angus beef patty grilled with your choice of cheese. Add bacon

    Likely dairy

  • The 'Original' Chieftain Burger

    ½ pound Angus beef patty grilled with melted cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, grilled onions, and a fried egg

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • The ½ Pound Lamb Burger

    Fresh ground lamb with melted bleu cheese, caramelized red onions, and grilled mushrooms

    Likely dairy

  • Irish Chicken Burger

    With smoked bacon and melted Swiss cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Corned Beef Panini

    Roasted corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and chipotle mayo

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Beyond Burger (Certified Vegan)

    Grilled vegan patty served on a toasted bun, grilled onions, arugula, garlic vegan aioli. With Daiya vegan cheese

    VeganLikely gluten

Classics

  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips

    8 oz crispy cod, beer-battered with lager. Served with chips and tartar sauce. Add one extra piece

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Shepherd's Pie

    Baked with ground lamb, peas, carrots and onions with a mashed potato crust. Served with brown gravy

  • Traditional Irish Stew

    Stewed chunks of tender beef, carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips and onions

  • Irish Bangers and Mash

    Two large juicy banger sausages with mashed potatoes, baked beans and gravy

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Flat Iron Steak

    8 oz cooked to order, topped with melted garlic butter, served with mash and broccoli

    Likely dairy

Desserts

  • Homemade Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

    Fresh homemade apple tart with ice cream, served with a caramel drizzle

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream

    Chocolate cake served with ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pizookie with Ice Cream

    A warm chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bread Pudding with Berries and Ice Cream or Fresh Cream

    Homemade bread pudding with berries and ice cream or fresh cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (16)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (6)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address198 5th Street, South of Market, 94103
AreaSan Francisco
KindPub · American & BBQ · Seafood · European · Pub & bistro
Phone+1 415 6150916
Websitethechieftain.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from thechieftain.com
Hours
  • Mondaymidnight–1:30am, 4pm–1:30am
  • Tuesday4pm–1:30am
  • Wednesday4pm–1:30am
  • Thursday4pm–midnight
  • Friday12pm–1:30am
  • Saturday12pm–1:30am
  • Sunday4pm–midnight
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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant

Does The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant open?

Monday: midnight–1:30am, 4pm–1:30am. Tuesday: 4pm–1:30am. Wednesday: 4pm–1:30am. Thursday: 4pm–midnight. Friday: 12pm–1:30am. Saturday: 12pm–1:30am. Sunday: 4pm–midnight. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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