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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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A photo of Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(967)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 44 times today
***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.
A photo of Hazies restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(28)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 25 times today
Hazie's is a vibrant restaurant in the heart of San Francisco, offering a unique dining experience. Our diverse menu features everything from innovative cocktails to delicious brunch options, catering to a variety of tastes. Led by chef Joey Altman, Hazie's dishes showcase a fusion of global flavors, drawing inspiration from Asian, Mediterranean, Californian, and Mexican cuisines. Whether you're in the mood for savory duck carbonara, a crispy chicken sandwich, or a refreshing tuna poke bowl, there's something to satisfy every palate. The atmosphere at Hazie's is inviting, with a modern ambiance, comfortable seating, and warm lighting. Our friendly and attentive staff ensures that your dining experience is enjoyable from start to finish. Whether you're seeking a casual lunch with friends, a romantic dinner date, or a lively family brunch, Hazie's is the perfect destination for every occasion. Come and embark on a culinary adventure with us!
A photo of Xebec-sf restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(89)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Western Addition
Booked 7 times today
Are you ready to embark on a mouth-watering journey down the Mediterranean coast, infused with the tantalizing flavors and techniques of Japan? Join us now to experience this meeting of cultures that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
A photo of Bar Shoji restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(38)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • SOMA
Booked 63 times today
Bar Shoji focuses on Japanese-inspired craft cocktails, as well as a great selection of premium sake and wine. We also offer bar bites with Japanese-inspired flavors to accompany each cocktail. Guests must be 21+ to enter. We bring the Japanese practice of omotenashi into our service, ensuring a delicious, intimate , and hospitable experience.*Reservations are limited to 90 minutes per seating, this allows for all guests to enjoy the Bar Shoji experience. We are only able to wait up to 15 min after your reservation time. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to having you join us soon! All inquiries can be sent to hello@shojisf.com
A photo of Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco restaurant
4.0
Excellent(2114)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 32 times today
Located at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco hotel, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical décor, decadent libations and Polynesian-fusion cuisine since 1945.
A photo of Elena's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(863)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 147 times today
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
A photo of Foreign Cinema restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8996)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 120 times today
Foreign Cinema is a vibrant bar scene with rave reviews like 'Amazing cocktails, food and ambiance' and 'Great venue and service. Delicious food and cocktails'. The menu offers creative flavorful dishes and a unique selection of drinks. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor setting, a cool film, and an eat in bar, making it an exciting place to dine and socialize.
A photo of MESKI restaurant
4.5
Awesome(119)
Price: Expensive
• Ethiopian • Nob Hill
Booked 22 times today
Meski will marry Ethiopian and Afro-Latin flavors in dishes like a T-bone steak in a berbere-coffee rub, above, served with chile-glazed plantains and pigeon peas.Meski, named after Fassil's late mother, will serve dishes like sancocho, a Dominican meat stew, infused here with Ethiopian spices. Sambusas will made from yuca, the fried pockets filled with berbere-spiced beef or lentils. As they've developed the menu, German said he's been delighted to notice parallels between his native Dominican cuisine and Ethiopian food. His mother's steak encebollado stew, for example, reminds him of Ethiopian beef tibs.Please note due to high demand and the intimate size of our restaurant, reservations for parties of five or fewer are allotted a 90-minute dining experience. 120 minutes are allotted for parties of six.
A photo of Spruce restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5561)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights
Booked 51 times today
Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!
A photo of Bon Delire restaurant
4.5
Awesome(377)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 38 times today
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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