One of the coziest spots in town is the bar/restaurant at the Phoenix Hotel. This is a great place to escape the cold on any late fall or winter evening. The grits with tomatoaioli are recommended. Read more
The cozy, den-like interior of this Tenderloin spot at the always hip Phoenix Hotel has one of the best, most L.A.-like outdoor spaces in the city, surrounding an actual swimming pool. Read more
Like a good power ballad, the cocktails on the menu are more complex than their simple names let on, but the bar really shines on a nice evening when the two bars spill out onto the poolsidepatio. Read more
This back patio oasis at the Phoenix Hotel is so hip that it draws rock stars and models and feels more L.A. poolside or NYC Soho House than any other scene in San Francisco. Read more
Burger here is excellent. The seasonal vegetables were actually quite tasty. Recommend trying as many small plates as possible and sharing with the group. The beets and burrata are also a can't miss.
Portions are a bit on a smaller side so order a bit more than you normally would - I highly recommend the smoked grit fries and the pork bellyappetizers. Also, the cocktails are fabulous here
Trendy decor in the city + solid drinks. For food, the winners were the hamachiceviche and the kobe beef tri-tip which cooks in front of you. No go on that truffledip though, looked like ruffles!
Everything I tried was great but you MUST HAVE the tator tots with porkremoulade and bacon dust (!). Vodka Drink is cocktail of choice -it's made with Stoli, elderflower, and basil.
Whether you are recovering from the weekend or from back at work, you can count on the Chamber's cheeseburger to make you feel better. That and a glass of beer. Read more
A very classy joint in an unlikely neighborhood. Cool bartenders and great signature cocktails like the Bramble (Tanqueray gin + Leopolds blackberry). BE AMAZING.
Enjoy the achingly stylish interior, complete with shelves filled with vinyl records, and be blown away by Californian fusion food prepared by chef Trevor Ogden.
love the pool & landscaping - very midcentury. the place was transformed, great design. wonderful place to counterbalance rest of SF...feels very LA, which can be refreshing once in awhile. ;)
Attended a VIP screening for FOX's "New Girl" at this venue. The hors d'oeuvres were yum especially the tender cubed steak atop tofu and prosciutto wrapped asparagus. Read more