Dark, century-old SoMa saloon pouring classic cocktails over a long wooden bar. The wood-paneled room skips clocks and televisions entirely, running instead on steady conversation and strong drinks.
Clubby Nob Hill dining room lined with dark wood paneling and green leather. Nightly live piano fills the low-lit space over dry-aged steaks and stiff martinis.
Japanese tearoom and restaurant in the front, with a tranquil bathhouse in the back of a converted auto body shop. The communal soaking pool sits in the old mechanic’s pit – flanked by a dry sauna and steam room.
Vast Asian art collection filling a grand Beaux-Arts library in the busy Civic Center. Quiet galleries hold thousands of ancient works, wrapping around a bright central atrium and opening onto a rooftop sculpture terrace.
Dark, sultry lounge where live jazz and R&B acts play nightly to a room eating traditional Ethiopian food. Communal platters arrive family-style – designed to be scooped up with spongy injera bread.
Refined Jackson Square dining room serving a precise, three-hour tasting menu. An exclusive partner farm dictates the nightly run of Californian-Italian courses.
Energetic Marina restaurant centered on a wood-fired oven turning out authentic Neapolitan pizzas. House-made pastas are a staple; the wine list is a deep dive into Southern Italy's lesser-known vineyards.
Busy Marina cocktail bar pouring craft drinks and serving small plates. The wood-paneled room runs past a green-tiled fireplace to an active pool table and a heated, plant-filled courtyard.
Plush cocktail parlour tucked on the second floor above the Bus Stop Saloon. The room pairs velvet nooks and a fireplace with cold martinis, wagyu bites, and caviar bumps.
Intimate Presidio Heights dining room serving shareable coastal Mexican plates like duck carnitas and crab tortitas. The 50-seat space splits into a bright dining area and a moody, earthy bar pouring regional Mexican spirits.
Lower Haight taproom pouring experimental house brews and natural wines alongside rotating food pop-ups. The moody, plant-filled interior opens onto a secluded back deck for outdoor sessions.
Compact Hayes Valley counter slinging Neapolitan pizzas from a white-domed wood oven. Seating is scarce, so most folded street-style pies and whole margheritas head straight out the door toward the nearby park.
Sleek subterranean dining room merging Korean BBQ energy with polished steakhouse service. Staff cook dry-aged ribeye and marinated galbi on smokeless charcoal grills built into every table.
Immersive dinner show projecting a 3D animated story right onto the tablecloth. A tiny virtual chef "cooks" each course before real tasting menu plates land in sync with the visuals.
Social wellness club centered on an outdoor garden with a 40-person sauna, cold plunges, and a fire pit. Guided contrast therapy is the core ritual – a circuit designed for communal connection rather than quiet solitude.
Lush, year-round garden on a corporate plaza, serving steakhouse classics and fresh oysters. Live piano music is a constant, setting the tone for date nights and celebratory group dinners.
Intimate Russian Hill dining room serving a precise tasting menu of modern Japanese-American plates. Chefs deliver courses directly to the twenty-six seats, keeping the room relaxed and conversational.
Warm, red-walled corner restaurant in the Inner Richmond serving charcoal-grilled kebabs and shareable Turkish mezze. Tables fill fast for classic Mediterranean plates backed by a massive list of low-intervention wines.
Modern Korean restaurant with a quiet, ambient dining room – a refined alternative to bustling KBBQ. The menu is all traditional comfort food, focused on slow-simmered broths and tender, braised short ribs made for sharing.
Warehouse-sized Mission spot serving shareable Spanish tapas and paella. The room is loud and fueled by pitchers of house-made sangria; a massive Miró-style mural hangs behind the bar.
Vibrant French brasserie built around a marble raw bar stacked with oysters and tiered shellfish platters. The glass-enclosed patio runs steady with early cocktails, while the main dining room serves steak frites and caviar omelets.
Coastal Tuscan dining room and horseshoe bar on the Mission Rock waterfront. The vaulted space serves tasting and a la carte menus, pairing Italian wines with tableside tuna tartare, wild boar pappardelle, and massive steaks.
Social bathhouse with a Russian focus, built for cycling between hot saunas, steam rooms, and a cold plunge. The signature venik platza is a vigorous massage with leafy birch twigs administered inside the main parilka steam room.
Waterfront shop renting kayaks and paddleboards from a calm cove in a former shipyard. The popular move: paddle with views of the city skyline, then book a session in the on-site sauna.
Cozy corner bistro serving creative American plates designed for sharing. The menu mixes high and low: Santa Barbara uni handrolls and miso black cod sit alongside a classic Wagyu cheeseburger.
