Once in, order the fries, any curry on the menu, and “limited-availability” fish cuts that you’ve never heard of grilled over binchotan charcoal. Read more.
If you can’t get a table, or can’t commit to the cost, you can sit in the bar for cocktails, Japanese whisky, and exquisite à la carte bites. There’s even a bit of a late-night scene. Read more.
Tech workers and creatives flow in for cocktails, fried oysters, and beef-tongue buns, segueing into Spam musubi (always available, even if not on the menu), clams with black bean sauce, and more. Read more.
If you make it till midnight, Champagne and oysters are half price until closing at 2 a.m. Read more.
Walk upstairs at the SoMa HQ and check out the Sightglass x Salt and Straw affogato bar, a collab with the Portland ice cream shop. We’ll never say no to floating ice cream in boozy coffee. Read more.
From the team behind adjacent Brass Tacks, Anina is a bright and lively addition to the neighborhood, with a colorful bar and killer patio. There's no food, only great cocktails with a tropical vibe. Read more.
The small dining room features mostly communal seating, and is ideal for feasting on Mandarin cuisine, including the crowd favorite cumin lamb, Beijing-style hot pots, and crunchy tofu. Read more.