1. Elixir
7.7
3200 16th St (at Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission Dolores · 95 tips and reviews
7x7 Magazine: Order the Kentucky Pilgrim: Wild Turkey infused with cardamom, cranberries, and cinnamon combined with lemon juice, maraschino, and demerara syrup. It'll leave you feeling warm all day. Read more.
Bommy: Try the aviation cocktail - gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette, and lemon juice.
Carina Wetzlhütter: whisky is always the best choice. awesome bar, awesome selection.
2. 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.
SF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST FLAMING DRINKThe Top-Notch Volcano blends pineapple, lime, & passionfruit juices with maraschino plus a private reserve rum … Read more.
Rewan Parti: A hidden gem in SF! This place has a wide array of rum selection. Do try the Norwegian Paralysis.
5. Monarch
7.5
101 6th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 63 tips and reviews
Thrillist: The Manhattan Project (rye, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur) is a nuclear explosion of delicious, boozy goodness. Read more.
Tristan Lorach: The sound system is great! Despite the fact event are down in the basement, ventilation keeps the place very cool. A must
Anna Frenkel: STAB CITY! Go somewhere - anywhere - else for a cocktail.
6. The Garden Court
8.4
2 New Montgomery St (in The Palace Hotel), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 23 tips and reviews
Trishia Pascobillo: Afternoon tea for two, with champagne was lovely. Had the 100 anniversary tea...loved the florals and warm scones :) The Pear finger sandwich was my favorite.
Soo Wai Eng: Very good Sunday brunch!
Bloomingdale's: There’s nothing more civilized than weekend afternoon tea. Especially if you consume the finger sandwiches and scones amid the splendiferous turn-of-the-century trappings.
10. Rock Bar
8.1
80 29th St (at Tiffany Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Bernal Heights · 32 tips and reviews
Ray Y: Great Cocktails and beer selection. Order in fried chicken from the Front Porch across the street. Jukebox by Aquarius Records. Cash only.
Jackie Bavaro: Ask Brian for ginger, peach, tequila, and a little bit of citrus in a mason jar.
Ishmael Riles: Order food from the front porch across the street.
11. Big 4 Restaurant
8.5
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Nob Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Tim: Interesting authentic restaurant with great food and lots of history. I'd recommend it, but you may need to book as it's very popular
Greg Baer: Best piano player in SF! He takes requests. Sit, listen and be transported back to the '30's, 40's and 50's Magical.
Henry Pham: This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.
Charchad: Crafted cocktail are wonderful. The food is tasty. And the ambiance is delightful.
Therese Gratia: Delicious cheese plate app. Tasty Ahi Tuna app as well! And of course, the bread and butter are unusually good.
Tony Ocava: The traditional chicken broth and fantabulous popovers are worth making the trip. Make the lobster bisque a staple. Unfortunately, for me, the fun ended with the appetizers. Ive had better pricewise.
Jack Reid: Friendly staff, neighbourhood feel, great coffee, great food (breakfast and evening too).
Scott Eaton: Check the specials board before ordering (it's on the right side wall, rather hidden). I missed it and then saw what I wanted instead too late!
Scott Eaton: The board on the right is no longer the specials board, it's the kids menu.