Macondray

This Russian Hill bar can function either as an appetizer-pit stop before heading out to dinner in the area, or a full-blown meal—they have everything from deviled eggs and soft pretzels to excellent lobster rolls and burgers. Enjoying it all in the breezy space, decked out with hanging plants and cushioned chairs and booths, always adds up to a nice time. Come here on a first date or with a group of friends to review your week over oysters and frozen palomas.