1. Smuggler's Cove
8.7
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 330 tips and reviews
ViatorStaff: Fantastic tiki bar. Get a cocktail with maraschino cherries, they have amazing gourmet ones that you will not believe.
Zack Sheppard: Definitely one of the best Tiki bars in the world, the competence with which they blend divey with quality is jaw-dropping. Try their Mai Tai or the Smuggler's Secret Barrel cocktail.
Badger Badger: Wow. A place to go for the rum pro's. Non-pro's will enjoy the amazing variety of cocktails made by the incredibly knowledgeable staff. Awesome decor
Dustin Blake: The housemade chicken liver pâté is a perfect complement to a martini at the bar. They double fry their fries in peanut oil—damn tasty!
Albert Treat: The baked Mac & Cheese is delicious - and entree sized! Also, try the 3 cheese trio of Humbolt Fog, Cloth Wrapped Cheddar, and the Pecora. Feeling Bond-ish? Their Vesper Martini is great!
Tanner Christensen: Amazing weekend brunch, mimosas, burger, or duck!
Dave Jensen: Very cool bar with live jazz music. Delicious artisan cocktails and an adequate selection of craft beer.
Nichanan Kesonpat: Great selection of cocktails and bar bites but we came here for the live jazz. No sax the night we went but it was great nonetheless, lively modern jazz and crowd
Bikash Mishra: Excellent jazz, great setting and good cocktails.
4. Linden Room
8.7
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 17 tips and reviews
Andy Lee: Amazing cocktails, a lot of creativity being shown here. Very classy atmosphere, extremely professional/knowledgeable staff. Great spot!
Steven McClelland: Cocktails are fantastic. Cozy bar.
Noah Weiss: Fantastic, inventive cocktails in a nook of a tastefully done bar
5. Zuni Café
8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
Eater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Sarah Brooks: Have a bloody Mary, oysters and crab when it's in season (aka now). Fab.
Eater: It's the utility belt of restaurants: good for brunch, for late-night dining, for oysters and a cocktail at the bar, or for a lovely sit-down meal with a date. Read more.
San Francisco Symphony: Order a yummy cocktail at the bar just before the concert starts, and the bartender will have it ready for you when intermission starts.
Tim Carless: Following select concerts, stick around for Davies After Hours and enjoy a cocktail more good music
Young S.: Two cocktails and a bottle of water was 30 bucks. Go to the bars in the neighborhood before.
8. Nightbird
8.4
330 Gough St (Linden), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · Civic Center · 13 tips and reviews
Eric Pan: A+ service, rotating menu concepts, attached bar with delicious cocktails, great for nice date or birthday
Christopher Westcott: This place is unbelievable. The food changes with the seasons, and Chef Kim does an incredible job finding the right mix of savory staples and unique concepts. Also, the cocktails are top notch.
Meaghan H: Outstanding tasting menu from Kim Aster. Came here for a birthday and they truly made it a special occasion. Probably one of the best tasting menus I’ve ever had. Definitely worth checking out!
13. B-Side
7.4
205 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Civic Center · 4 tips and reviews
Claude Harrison: Obviously, a great place for a quick bite before a SFJazz show. It's a nice neighborhood place in its own right. Being a cool jazzy bar, they know how to riff on martinis, and the salmon is great!
X-tina 🦄: Wow, the Brussels and the Tator Tots were the highlight. So addictive!
Luis Alves: Excelente atención y buena comida, recomendado al 100%