1. Smuggler's Cove
8.7
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 330 tips and reviews
Jason Cross: Drinks you'll love: sidewinder's fang, chi chi pache, corn and oil, hot buttered rum, smugglers rum barrel.
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.
SFist: The Zombie, made with three different rums, falernum, absinthe, grapefruit, lime, grenadine, and cinnamon syrup, is one of the shining examples of how Smuggler's Cove does Tiki perfectly right. Read more.
4. Cala
149 Fell St (btwn Franklin and Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Civic Center · 79 tips and reviews
Danielle Davis: Great cocktails - Mescal Marg and Boulevardier Blanco were amazing. Stick to the tapas over the entrees to share. Trout Tostadas for the win!
Eater: Gabriela Cámara brings her culinary prowess from Mexico City to the U.S. This seafood focused venture on Fell Street features warm-weather-appropriate light fare like ceviches, tostadas and tequilas. Read more.
Wilson Favre-Delerue: Tasty seafood oriented menu and a great mezcal selection. Not quite worth the hype, however.
5. Rickshaw Stop
8.4
155 Fell St (btwn Franklin & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Civic Center · 76 tips and reviews
Dina Becerra: They have sangria. Get some and add a vodka shot. Trust me!
BarChick: The classic drink here is the Big Ole, a pint glass of vodka and Red Bull, classy. The drinks are strong and cheap, as is the entry price http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/san-francisco/rickshaw-stop
Richard Lee: Sure random girl, I'll drank a free shot of tequila your drunk friend can't take :D #freedranks #yee
6. Linden Room
8.8
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 17 tips and reviews
Adelia Curtis duarte: Cozy vibes. Great bourbon selection.
Andy Lee: Amazing cocktails, a lot of creativity being shown here. Very classy atmosphere, extremely professional/knowledgeable staff. Great spot!
Dapper Diner: Small space with an impressive cocktail list reminiscent of many great small cocktail bars in Japan.
7. August 1 Five
525 Van Ness Ave (Redwood street), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Civic Center · 42 tips and reviews
Megan Allison: Great cocktails - get the Jaipur Emerald for an Indian Mai Tai vibe. Paneer appetizer and lamb biryani like 👌. Nice space, good location.
Rakesh Tondon: Seabass is amazing. As is their goat biryani. The vegetarian options are amazing such as their mushroo
Danielle Morrill: Awesome cocktails, very innovative!
8. Zuni Café
8.6
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
JS1: Order the chicken as soon as you get sat and enjoy some wine and small bites while you wait. Absolutely worth it. Also, recently they have gone with small batch spirits so try some.
Ting S: It's like the living room for SF, somebody said before. It's a historical restaurant, worth to go. Get the roast chicken, have some wine, nice oyster too.
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.
9. Nojo Ramen Tavern
8.7
231 Franklin St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Civic Center · 120 tips and reviews
Peggy: Try the chicken paitan ramen! I came in slightly skeptical of a non-pork-based broth, but it's so rich and delicious.
Craig Shull: The bacon scallions are crazy good
Debbie Loughran: Seriously, the pork belly is not to be missed! Also loved the chicken with butter something, something yummy.
Vincent Pardue: If you like Korean food, try the Korean tacos! Your choice of spicy pork or bulgoki, w/ red chili sauce, lettuce & pico de gallo, topped with sour cream. Comes with a serving of cilantro rice. Try it!
Yesenia Jimenez: The chicken fried steak is off the hook! :)
Michael: Very good breakfast