What a cozy bar! If you like intimate, chill, and cozy places with board games and unique drinks…read morethis is the place to go! My party and I didn't get the chance to experience the escape room but would love to try it out the next time we come back. The staff are amazing, especially Chloe. Such a sweetheart. Loved her energy! Highly recommend the Mango Sago and Crab Rangoon Nachos!

Really unique, immersive speakeasy. Came for a birthday and opted for their escape room, which is…read morealso a really cool feature for a speakeasy bar. The escape room is Alice In Wonderland themed and includes three drinks as part of the experience. Arrived on time for our reservation but were held in a waiting room for about 30 min before we could start. Didn't seem like anyone else was doing the escape room but it was also the week of their biz anniversary so maybe they were just super busy. Phoenix led our escape room and was such a delight. Friendly, great banter, helpful throughout the escape. The escape game is split across multiple rooms with a good diversity of puzzles. Don't want to spoil too much here but they were good challenges. Drinks we incorporated throughout and presented like test tubes that were drinkable in a gulp, kind of like a cocktail shot. Personally, I found the first two drinks to be a bit too sweet, but I liked the third, which was coconut forward. The price is definitely a bit more costly. It was $100/person for a party of five. I understand that it was an escape room + the staff + the cocktails. If you max out the party size, it's about $85-ish per person which I think is pretty solid. Still very unique and fun and glad I got to try it

This is by far my favorite bar in SF. I used to drive up here weekly with my coworkers for Friday…read morenights almost 4 years ago. This place has not changed much (in a good way.) The atmosphere is so lovely, there's good music that gradually turned into old school hiphop as the night grew longer. The servers were so kind and came by all the time to refill water and make sure everyone was happy. Little shoutout to the server that took care of us all night Kimberly! She was so amazing and had the best service. (: It may be a bar but the food is so good, we got a little of everything to share. As a regular of lounge-style bars, this place has good lighting if you like taking pictures of your drinks, a good surprise! I really appreciate all the staff for being so kind and attentive on a busy Saturday night. We had a party of 12 that took up a little two-couch area with no issues at all! If I can make a recommendation for anyone that reads this, get the Thunderbird!

Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

Omg, first of all, I love bars that are innovative, ESPECIALLY if it's Asian themed drinks! The…read moreBlind Pig is If not more! Our bartender, Andrew, The Wild Pig's Flights is very cheerful and is one of the best bartender I've ever met! ADHD on steroids, in a good way! Love the decor with all the monkey king and piggies! My first drink was The Sticky Rice (secret menu #3) and it has Whiskey in it and I'm not a whiskey gal but it was delicious! The pandan flavors were a surprising finish! I almost just finish the finish the Hi-Chew for pig (secret menu #6) was very very refreshing! Slightly creamy in a good way (giggity) For someone who hates Gin, it was flavorful and easy to drink! Piggy - light, easy to drink. You get the dill taste first then the cucumber and a small hint of bitter melon at the end. It really stimulates my adhd brain Pineapple bun - a little sweet and citrusy. The coconut whipped cream on top was a perfect topper! I never thought I would taste these type of flavors in a cocktail! Definitely a must when coming to SF every time now!

Out of all the speakeasy's, this one is my favorite. If you're looking for bar to lay low, relax,…read moreand slow down a bit to unwind, this is the spot right here. Embarrassingly enough, we didn't realize that this was speakeasy so we tried opening the door.. left but still curious so did more research while we were at another bar. The code is on instagram! Returned and it was the best decision because now we're looking forward to go back! Sat at the bar, had some recommendations from the bartender and the drinks were spot on. A very unique cocktail menu you cannot find anywhere else so it's really worth checking out! My favorite was the Hot & Sour and probably favorite drink ever. I could order that a thousand times over. I'm not exactly sure how busy the weekend gets but going on a Thursday night was chill. A little too chill.. we started getting tired.. a drink, dim lights, slow music.. it was fitting for a weekday night actually. It was a good experience. Can't wait to try the rest of their cocktail menu!

Amazing neighborhood chill bar to relax at after work or take your friends on a weekend. They make…read moregreat cocktails, good beer on tap, keep it clean, and have great service- Max is my favorite bartender great guy.

Sage and Drifter is a chill bar in the sunset, perfect for catching up with friends, grabbing a…read morebeer. It's nice, clean, the service was friendly. I like the space, the big wood bar is very welcoming. I got a golden state cider and my friends put our name down for pool. I like how it was super super loud so we could chat. It seems like a great place to get a cocktail as well, the bartender had a list of cool fancy cocktails, he talked about how he designed the list. It's cool the hear the passion, creativity. We played a round of pool and had a night! I enjoyed my time here and recommend it!!

Finally tried out this Divisadero institution and it did not disappoint!…read more My friends and I all got the burger with fries ($20). I usually am very anti-ordering the same main, but it could not be helped. It sounded too good, and it was, indeed, a really good burger. The bun was soft and fluffy but didn't collapse under the pressure of being held, which is make-or-break for a burger. I don't want my buns to turn into frisbees. The patty was cooked through, still tender, and well-seasoned. Quite fatty, so just know that! The combo of the sauce, cheese, and onions was fantastic, but it did make for a more slippery experience. As a result, my hand was covered in sauce and juices by the end, but our waitress had wet hand wipes on deck, which was amazing. The fries were perfect, quintessential shoestring fries. We tried the Yuzu Custard, Peach & Basil Shortcake, and Rum Butter Cake for dessert, and all were solid!! It is a mission of mine (very casual mission) to find and promote restaurants that have solid desserts because it was hard to execute but also so necessary for Sweet Tooth Nation. My favorite was either of the cakes. They are honestly the same thing, just with different flavor combos. The custard actually pairs very well with the cakes. Outside of the great elevated American food, the space has a cool vibe, and the service was solid. Will be back!

Had a disappointing experience with the staff at Horsefeather recently! Completely understand that…read morethis is a lively cocktail & dinner spot, but the table behind us was extremely loud and screaming to the point where we couldn't hear each other talk at all (like at ALL). We don't mind regular bar noisiness but this was next-level.   We asked the server if we could move or if they could ask the table to take it down a notch since we were seated inside. The presumed manager then came over and rather snippily informed us she can't just "ask a table to stop talking", which of course, was misrepresenting our request and framing it as something unreasonable. IMO if you aren't able to speak to guests with kindness & understanding, even if you're unable to accommodate a request, you should maybe rethink your role in hospitality.   We settled on moving outside, which was totally fine, and finished our meal there. We then come to realize the staff knew the loud table next to us. It definitely left us feeling that their personal friendships were prioritized over kindness and respect toward other guests. Food was good but I am unlikely to return!

Great ambiance and cocktails! We had the kampachi crudo, Brussels sprouts, za'atar fries with…read moreharissa ketchup, skewered steak, and the lamb hache. Three of us split the food family style and it was the perfect amount! We enjoyed most of it -- but we were on consensus that the lamb hache wasn't what we expected or something we would order again. The steak was PERFECTLY cooked to medium rare and the fries stayed crispy the whole dinner. What made this five stars for sure is the service! Our server was so helpful and checked in on us the right amount. Overall, will keep coming back!

The food was amazing and everything is well seasoned. I ordered the mushroom salad with chicken…read moreskewers and red wine. The service was ok. They weren't attentive but they were nice. I don't like how they kept going from speaking English to me to speaking Spanish to each other about other customers. Maybe even me. The ambiance was nice.

Checked out Lobby Bar in the Castro with a friend and had a solid experience overall. I tried the…read morehazy IPA and the Lobby Bar cocktail--both were well made, with the IPA being especially smooth and easy to drink. The space has a great vibe, but part of the back area was rented out for a group, so seating was a bit limited. We had to wait a few minutes before grabbing a spot, which wasn't ideal, but it moved quickly enough. Once we were seated, it was a really enjoyable hang. Good drinks, good atmosphere, just something to keep in mind if there's a private event happening.

Atmosphere, service and cocktails; no doubt the best little bar in the Castro. Will try the food…read moreon our next visit.

We came here on a Thursday around 9pm…read more We ordered 2 drinks and a ceviche appetizer, and it was $85, before tip. I guess that's SF for ya.. We ordered the Oaxaca, which did not explicitely say was more of a "shot" than a drink. We also ordered the guayaba which we liked. The guava tasted fresh and I liked that the rose petal flavor really came through with a flavorful floral addition. The ceviche was good, and the creaminess from the coconut rounded out the flavor well. The chips were also seasoned well with some spices. We mostly just came for the views and ambiance, which I will say was beautiful.

Last Sunday, I had one of the best summer nights in San Francisco!…read more We came to Cavana for dinner, but we had no idea there was live salsa music and dancing happening on one of the patios. The vibe was incredible, a live salsa band, everyone dancing, people having a good time... we definitely came on the perfect night! The band played until around 8 PM, which worked out perfectly because our dinner reservation was at 8:15. After dancing and enjoying the music, we got to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets I've seen from this rooftop. Such a beautiful way to start the evening. And the food made the experience even better! The menu is mostly small bites, so we ordered several dishes to share. We started with the classic ceviche, which was fresh, citrusy, and so good with the chips. We also had the al pastor tacos with pineapple, flavorful and a classic combination that worked perfectly. But the arepitas... OMG! Definitely my favorite. They come with three little arepas filled with shredded beef, and they were SO good. Between all the dishes, it was actually plenty of food for two people, and we left very satisfied. For drinks, we tried the guava and passion fruit mocktails, and both were refreshing and had really nice flavor. I've been to Cavana before, and I already thought it was a great place to stop for drinks or food before a concert at Chase Center or a Giants game. But this Sunday experience made me love it even more. It's also such a nice spot for a date night or just hanging out with friends. I don't know what the rest of their weekly schedule looks like, but this particular Sunday was a 10/10, salsa, great food, rooftop views, and a beautiful San Francisco sunset.

I went to the Laureate a couple times last week. It happened to be right next-door to University…read morehigh school in San Francisco where I was watching Nor Cal basketball. I went in before the game the place was somewhat Vibing they had a balcony, fireplace, different seating areas and a bar, and they serve food. It wasn't that busy so the bartender came right over. I think his name was Dominic and he got me an IPA. The first time I went I also tried the deviled eggs (3) and they were cool. I have to say my buddies tried the chips and salsa so it came with some guac salsa and a bowl of chips. It was pretty good too. a , but after the game we came back in the place was still a vibe. It was cool and we are went back a few days later for another game with another buddy and sure enough it was cool this time I had a margarita and the expert Cadillac and he floated something like some triple sec in it and when we inquired about the Grand Marnier with him, he got a little attitude although the female bartender said that when she made Cadillac margaritas, she used grandma Marnie, so that was interesting but other than that, I would recommend a spot.

Laureate Bar honestly surprised me! I came here after dinner for a nightcap and I really enjoyed…read moreit. It's lowkey but stylish and the drinks are actually affordable. My martini ($13) was really good, I especially loved the olives they use here. I like the lounge style seating, there were couches, nooks, and chairs arranged in a very comfortable fashion. There were a decent amount of people inside for a Thursday night, mostly small groups of friends or people on dates. It's a really nice atmosphere, very relaxed and inviting to hangout in. Everyone in the bar was weirdly attractive and dressed well for San Francisco and that added to the vibes for sure too lol. Friendly bartender and good cocktail menu, they also have a kitchen for small bites. I am definitely coming back!

We were bar hopping and stopped by here for drinks. The place was very busy, and we probably waited…read moreabout 30 min before we could get to the counter to place our order. We ordered the Tam Tam and the Sparky. The Tam Tam is made with gin, carrot, saffron, honey, and lemon, while the Sparky features vodka, cold brew, coffee liqueur, and salted espresso. Both drinks were excellent, well-balanced, and full of flavor.

I came here after a SFUSD training day. The establishment is very nice. I like that they have an…read moreoutside patio section. That gave Happy Hour daily and their prices are pretty decent. It was very accomodating to us all. However, I was not thrilled by some of the appetizer options.. but that can just be a me thing. Others enjoyed what was served. I enjoyed the wine I had. It was a mix of many wines.