Eating At The Bar
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Where To Get Some Pasta & A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
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17 Restaurants With Action At The Bar
Eating at the bar is just as much fun as sitting in the dining room. Here’s where to do it.
Eating At The Bar
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Back to Back
Back to Back is a Nob Hill natural wine bar focusing on excellent wood-fired pizza.
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Little Shucker
Little Shucker is an airy seafood restaurant in Pacific Heights with a fantastic lobster roll.
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Mr. Digby's
Mr. Digby’s is a chill cocktail bar and restaurant serving hearty American comfort food.
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Saru Handroll Bar
Saru Handroll Bar in Russian Hill specializes in uncomplicated (and fantastic) handrolls.
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The Anchovy Bar
The Anchovy Bar is romantic, charming spot from the State Bird Provisions team, and they serve excellent seafood.
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Piglet & Co
Piglet & Co in the Mission, inspired by Taiwanese night markets, does an exciting spin on Asian comfort dishes. We like it best at brunch.
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Flour + Water Pizzeria
Flour + Water Pizzeria has a shiny new space in North Beach, with the same excellent pies and destination-worthy mozzarella sticks.
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Noodle In A Haystack
Noodle In A Haystack is a Richmond tasting menu spot centered around incredible ramen.
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Popi's Oysterette
Popi’s Oysterette is a breezy seafood spot in the Marina that’s great for Happy Hours or pleasant afternoon catch-ups.
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Otra
Otra is a vegetarian-friendly Mexican restaurant in Lower Haight serving tacos and tostadas on housemade tortillas.
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Pinsa Rossa
For excellent Roman-style pizzas in a snug space, head to Pinsa Rossa in Pacific Heights.
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Palmetto
Palmetto is a vibey bar and restaurant in downtown Oakland with great drinks and solid American-ish food.
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Pizzeria Da Laura
Pizzaria Da Laura is cranking out New York- and pan-style pizzas in a fun but casual space in downtown Berkeley.
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Shoshin Sushi
Shoshin Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the Richmond serving nigiri and fantastic baked rolls in a low-key space.
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Pearl 6101
Pearl 6101 in the Richmond is a cozy Mediterranean restaurant and bar you’ll never want to leave.
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Moku Yakitori-Ya
Moku Yakitori-Ya is an izakaya in the Richmond serving perfectly charred yakitori in a tiny space.
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Casaro Osteria
This Italian spot in Cow Hollow serves great Neapolitan pizzas and hearty pastas.
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The Alembic
The Alembic is a cozy Haight bar institution ideal for date nights and chill hangouts.
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Where To Get Some Pasta & A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
Review
Little Skillet
Little Skillet is a spacious soul food restaurant in SoMa serving great chicken and waffles and po’boys the size of a football.