Lani Conway

In a city with as many tall buildings as San Francisco, you’d assume it would be easy to find great bars, patios, and dance parties on rooftops. It’s not. While this town is sadly lacking in rooftop spots (especially ones where the views are more than just a second-story apartment window across the street), these are the 11 you can go to whenever the urge to eat and drink high up strikes. THE SPOTS This is Union Square’s sexiest place to put on heels, listen to vinyl, and look hot while perched…

Those seeking a polite meal, click away now. This guide is reserved for anyone who’s wondering, “Where’s the place to be?” and might have a penchant for mid-dinner photoshoots and post-dinner bar hopping. Chairs aren’t just for sitting in some of these restaurants and, while food is important, a good time takes priority. These spots aren’t rabbit rillette-and-a-top-hat kind of fun. No, they range from old-school classics and geotag-heavy new spots serving the best pizza in town. They’re the “it”…

There are a lot of really good reasons to hang out in Bernal Heights. Maybe you call this neighborhood home. Or maybe you’re on a never-ending quest to find your dog’s new best friend running around Bernal Heights Park. Whatever brings you to the neighborhood, you’ll find a ton to eat—this guide includes the homestyle Mexican spots, sourdough pizza joints, and lowkey dumpling places you should prioritize. THE SPOTS This Mexican spot promises “good eats,” and that’s exactly what it delivers. Fro…

Chances are high that you’ll end up near Union Square at some point, willingly or not. Maybe your family in town won’t leave the city until they joyride on a cable car. Or perhaps it’s the last possible day to make that Nike return you’ve been putting off. Whatever brings you to the area, just know it’s more than shops, tourist traps, and The Cheesecake Factory. Great places to eat exist, too. Here are the 17 best restaurants near Union Square. THE SPOTS A night at Bodega SF is full of surprise…

When new restaurants open, we check them out. This means that we subject our stomachs and social lives to the good, the bad, and more often than not, the perfectly fine. And every once in a while, a new spot makes us feel like experiencing the first ray of sunshine after a month of straight fog. When that happens, we add it here, to the Hit List. The Hit List is where you’ll find all of the best new restaurants in San Francisco. As long as it opened within the past several months and we’re still…

Pizzaria Da Laura is cranking out New York- and pan-style pizzas in a fun but casual space in downtown Berkeley.

Palm Court is a stately RH restaurant in the Dogpatch that’s all style, no substance. But hey, at least you can get dressed up and have a nice glass of wine on the rooftop.