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Kothai Republic
Kothai Republic serves up wonderful Korean-Thai fusion in a cozy Inner Sunset space.
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The Laundromat
The Laundromat is an all-day spot in the Richmond serving bagels, pizza, and natural wine in a sceney space.
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Angie's Pizza
Angie’s Pizza is an ideal casual date night spot in the Mission. Excellent thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas and ice cream sundaes await.
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Cantina Los Mayas
Cantina Los Mayas is a Richmond wine bar serving exclusively Mexican wines alongside Yucatecan dishes that stand on their own.
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Casey’s Pizza
If you’re in Mission Bay, Casey’s Pizza is a great neighborhood spot for pizza and a beer.
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Kona's Street Market
Kona's Street Market is an around-the-world-themed cocktail bar in SoMa.
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Cafe Meuse
A night at Cafe Meuse should start with wine flights and end with a warm apple crisp.
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Bar Part Time
For a dance floor, DJs, and lots of natural wine, head to Bar Part Time in the Mission.
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Cellarmaker House Of Pizza
Cellarmaker House Of Pizza in Bernal Heights is a great place to grab a beer and kick back with a slice of thick Detroit-style pizza.
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Thriller Social Club
Come to this vintage arcade-themed bar in SoMa to play Skee-ball and air hockey in a massive two-story space.
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Terzo
Meet Terzo, your utility player restaurant. It’s hard to go wrong at this Cow Hollow bistro.
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Comstock Saloon
Comstock Saloon is an old-school spot in North Beach serving great food and cocktails. Get the brussels sprouts.
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Onsen
Onsen is a Japanese restaurant attached to a communal bathhouse in the Tenderloin. And it’s definitely better than it sounds.
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Cheese Board Pizza
Cheese Board Pizza in Berkeley does only one type of pizza every day. It tends to be kind of unusual, but it’s always worth the long wait.
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Palm House
Hit Palm House’s Happy Hour in Cow Hollow for alcoholic slushies and Caribbean bar food.
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Dyafa
Head to Dyafa in Oakland for Middle Eastern food and great cocktails. Order a lot of pita and small plates.
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Verjus
Verjus is a wine bar and bottle shop in the Financial District perfect for an after-work date and drinks before dinner.
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Domo
Domo is a neighborhood sushi spot worth a visit, even if you don't live in Hayes Valley.