Best Martini in San Francisco

8 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Lookout
The Lookout
88/100 (470 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Drinks
Dinner
Manhattan
Hurricane
Gin and Tonic
corona
Hummus
Juice
Tater Tots
5 Margarita
Peach Lemonade
Maitai Champagner
Bellini-Rita
Martini
Bar
Pub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"New to town, everyone was very friendly. Had a great time talking and having 2 Peach Lemonades to die for. Haven't had a drink this good since I was..."
TECKY BEE
"My friends took me here on my last week living in the Bay and it was very nostalgic. It’s not the best bar in the world but it’s still fun and..."
Fran Ramirez
"It’s fun place. DJ, friendly staff, dancing, smoking at the balcony. It has a great..."
Ozkan Boyar
"I went to the Lookout for years when it was KJ Cole and of course some of us follow KJ Lauren everywhere. JC, I have to ask. Was the volume a..."
Keith Neal
"Had a great time, friendly bartenders and cute barbacks!!!! The prices are reasonable and there are good drag shows there..."
Samuel Spencer
"Love overlooking Market/16th/Noe on the balcony while enjoying my go-to slushies (pictured). Happy to have met a new friend the other night. Thanks..."
Morgan Wilson
"Went here for Drag brunch. Fun, friendly, and affordable. Totally..."
Mindy Laff
"Fabulous drag show and brunch with..."
Atefeh eftekhari
"Crowded bar with a nice lookout view over Market St in Castro valley. Not great with social distancing, but definitely a busy venue with occasional..."
Michael Wu PhD
"Great bar with a cool view of one of the most dangerous intersections in the..."
Travis Dawson
"What a great time we had at the Lips and Lashes show. Well-organized. Tons of fun. $5 drinks! I cannot recommend this enough. Plus the hostess was..."
Kira Quekas
"Great place with a view. Food is good and large portions. Great for..."
Richard
"We absolutely loved our experience at Lips & Lashes Drag Brunch hosted at Lookout! What an amazing show with talented Queens (and a King), the..."
Danielle Westman
"Busy and fun bar. Have been coming here for years and love that they are back up. Also, ABSOLUTELY LOVE that they keep guest safe by asking everyone..."
Nicolas C.
"Very strong drinks and attentive staff. Visited here and was able to make great conversation with patrons each time (and made friends!). If you're..."
C M
La Posada
88/100 (475 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Kale Salad
Pulled Pork
Crispy Risotto Bites
Burrata
Palmers Burger
Margarita
Parisian Bouquet
Wiener Schnitzel
Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
Beer
Negroni
Martini
Manhattan
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Whiskey Sour
Braised Short Rib
Deviled Eggs
Brussel Sprouts
Ribs
French Fries
The Big 4 Restaurant
The Big 4 Restaurant
84/100 (2868 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Manhattan
Lamb
Burger
Vesper
Fish
Roasted Half Chicken
Pork
Steak Tartare
Wild boar
Filet Mignon
Espresso
Bread Pudding
Panna Cotta
Lobster
Profiterole
Champagne
Tuna Tartare
Duck and Pistachio Pate
Red wine
Salad
Ernest Hemingway Cocktail
Risotto
Black Storm Cocktail
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Salmon
Leek Creamy Soup of the Day
Special of the Day Oysters and Bacon
Chicken Pot Pie and Mashed Potatoes
Filet Mignon
Lamb chops
Martini
Toasts
Sit down
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Delicious... My omelet was perfect... Bagel was amazing... Like fresh baked bread, light crunch outside, soft inside. Service staff was very..."
Carmen Lam
"Had a very nice atmosphere, and great food. Table service was great especially appreciated the courtesy follow up from the restaurant..."
Eugene Zeltzer
"Amazing breakfast... huevos rancheros was amazing and fresh, French toast was very good. Really old school..."
Nematolah Kashanian
"Very nice old school restaurant. You could really be in any major city once you're inside...."
Jared Turkus
"Wish they were open. I give it 5 stars for all the times I’ve been here as a little girl. I grew up eating here. This was our burger house. No one..."
Stephanie Dintcho
"Excellent service! We came in with a group of eight and they were very helpful in working it out so there will be a spot where we could all sit..."
Anita Ratnathicam
"This is such a great spot to grab a drink in their lounge or eat a nice steak dinner in the restaurant. Old school style and excellent..."
Kathryn Kalabokes Della Cella
"POSH hotel restaurant with good service and good food. A little slow and a little pricey for what you get but I would do it..."
Adam Benjamin
"A few friends and I stopped by to have a drink and some food after a conference on Sunday. Very nice atmosphere, very good selection of spirits and..."
David S
"Atmosphere is very conducive to a fabulous and quiet meal. Sophisticated restaurant, no kids please. Staff knowledgeable about menu and pairings...."
Epernay WB
Ozumo San Francisco
Ozumo San Francisco
84/100 (11266 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Agedashi Tofu
Sashimi
Tuna
Matcha Ice Cream
Pork
Calamares
California Roll
Oysters
Salmon
Garlic Edamame
Tuna tataki
Fish Soup
Hamachi Maki
sake
Shiromaguro Albacore Tuna
Shrimp
Ozumo Roll
Lobster Roll
Cod
Beef
Wagyu Sashimi
Ribs
Gindara Grilled Marinated Black Cod
Martini
Lobster
Miso Soup
Octopus
Ebi Tempura
Tempura
Salad
Chocolate Fondue
Rice pudding
Crab
Brussels Sprouts
California Roll
Scallops
Sashimi Moriawase
Fish
Calamari
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Private Dining
Waterfront
Reservations
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Fine Dining
"The hostess, manager, and server were super nice and attentive. Our server gave great advice. Our drinks took a bit long so she even comp'd the..."
Ryan Sepanski
"It was the best Japanese food I have ever eaten. Especially the chili pork was to die for. My favorite thing on the menue. We need one in NYC now...."
Ocasio M. Newborn
"We had a great experience. The waiter was top notch, very patient very professional. The sushi was amazing. I highly recommend eating here, a must..."
Bubba Johnson
"Service was impeccable! Absolutely recommend wagyu steak with foie gras! One of the best sushi and uni I had in the Bay..."
Kim Alvarez
"Incredible sushi. Each bite is like a pice of art & so delicious. The service is always first class. Highly recommend this..."
Carol Storer
"The food and food presentation was fresh and fabulous! The service was excellent! I would have liked to have the portions be a little more..."
Julie Kalman Loeb
"All around great experience. Food was some of the best I've had anywhere. Highly..."
Aaron S. Paul
"Amazing place to dine in the city. Can not wait to visit again!!! Food and drinks were on..."
Carlos M. Gonzales
"This place is great. Ask the manager An-Gloria about their hidden Tuna Nachos..."
Steve Merrill
"Amazing food. Huge sake selection. Fun staff. Great view of the Bay Bridge from the main restaurant. But did I mention the food? It's..."
Karen Sargeant
"We just came in for appetizers and champagne. The 2-3 bartenders were very friendly, (thank you). Definitely order the Oysters, it’s like they..."
Thomas Martin Sumner
"Awesome and absolutely outstanding. This is the best sushi restaurant I ever visited outside of..."
Thomas Kleinkuhnen
"Awesome food, excellent service, amazing atmosphere in the hippest (IMO) part of San Francisco. Would definitely go back. I had the fried squid,..."
Kris Bowden
"Each dish continued to amaze me. The Blue Fin Tuna Nigiri was hands down the best bite of food I've ever tasted! Really enjoyed the flight of Sake..."
Allison Lesko
"The most enjoyable sake & sushi we've ever experienced. Server was very knowledgeable and attentive. A real San Francisco treat; worth every..."
Kelly Schipper
"Lunch during restaurant weekWe had an amazing lunch during SF Restaurant week. The Karaage chicken was unique and delicious. Lunch also..."
Megha Jha
"For a non seafood eater this place was always going to be a challenge. However the gyoza were excellent as was the Kaysu curry. It is on the pricey..."
Avni Dua
"The perfect business lunch for me and my younger companions with FOMO. It's hit and stylish but not overwhelmingly or intimidatingly so. The spicy..."
Dan
"Wonderful experience although can get pricy if you let the waitress pick your sushi! Been there twice. Love the private authentic table on the floor...."
Kylie Jo Hood
"Great upscale sushi place - all the dishes are "tapas" style so ordering more dishes is recommended. Shared a couple plates and each one was done..."
Sonia C
"Foodie with Food Allergy, Approved. Mmm Ozumo in the Financial District of San Francisco has delicious sushi, sashimi, small plates, and Japanese..."
LiveLoveManja
"Would that i could. Go every week. adored the eggplant and sweet potato, the tuna and avo, and the best sake i've ever tried. lovely gracious..."
Calliope
"The best of Japanese flavors. Everything we ate (and we ate a LOT) was so fresh and light and bursting with Japanese flavors. You can't go wrong. And..."
Worleygirl
"Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere. While we were waiting at the bar for friends to show up the bartender asked if I would like a..."
PrairieNess
"Great for groups. The restaurant is nicely decorated with great lounge music in the background at a volume that still makes conversation possible...."
Matthew Winship
"Great sushi. Expensive, but great food and atmosphere. Was rather full and tipsy upon leaving- which is always good for stumbling back to the..."
Andy Panda
"Really fun night spot, call ahead for reservations though. We weren't in a rush so waiting 2 hrs was fine. Good service, Great Food, even Better..."
Jennifer Lord
"Nice spot. Good spot to drink and hang out. Love the tempura but not so much for the rolls....sushi is so so...service is good, nice..."
Patricia Smith
"Can't Miss. Top 5 Sushi in SF/ Bay Area. The variety and Freshness make this place one of the best. The Bar is always hip and fun. It can be pricy,..."
Ken Spiller
"Best Sushi in the Bay Area. Don't leave without trying the..."
Rivka
"When someone says, let's go out for Japanese food tonight, they usually mean sushi. Unfortunately that leaves out an entire universe of Japanese..."
E Vos
"After our first day of class of the Saké Professional Course , many of the attendees met at Ozumo restaurant, for food, Saké and fun. I have dined..."
Richard Auffrey
"Quick lunch at the end of the street. Chirashi doesn’t have a lot of fish slides, but the selection with is fairly nice, with scallops and botan..."
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"Lovely sushi restaurant and vibe. We had very good service and the food was delicious. NOTE: would love to see organic food options included in the..."
David Barwick
"Had the GREATEST time sitting at the bar. Drinks were amazing!!! And sushi was SO good. Came here two nights in a row! 🧡🧡 Also best..."
Katie Waldeck
"One of my favorite spots in the city. I love to sit at the bar (former bartender) and Ben is one of the best bartenders You can't tell but the back..."
Rafael DeAusen
"We chose Ozumo because we only wanted to have sushi for lunch, while there are not many options in San Francisco that offer lunch time. The..."
MAI NGUYEN
"I visited in the afternoon time and I like the bar side of the restaurant. It is cozy and quite compared to other side. Food is amazing and they..."
Narotham Anam
"Very nice restaurant with attentive service and a nice selection of sake to choose from. The restaurant was a bit quite on a Sunday evening but that..."
Pedro A
"Very good vibes and amazing food! Our favourite from the Happy Hours are Tuna Tartare, Karaage, and Ribs which are only $10 each! The Wagyu Maki is..."
Putt Tham
"I had one of the best sushi experiences of my life at Ozumo! I sat at the bar and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. The staff even..."
Sergio D
"Great quality food and service. Pricy for sure. Super easy to get $300+ for 2 people. Would give 5 stars for half of the..."
Blackberry BB
"Very upscale Japanese restaurant. Sushi is delicious and extremely fresh. Stellar location with lovely views of the Bay Bridge. Service was a bit of..."
Gary W
"My husband and I went on a date here and it was great. We walked in and the place was really quiet. If you're just talking to each other side by side..."
Nawni Nguyen
"I was invited to Ozumo but a friend, who is Japanese, and knows her Japanese food! So of course I took her lead to meet for Happy Hour! Oh yes! This..."
C'est Moi, Eric
"This is a fantastic Japanese Steakhouse but the food doesn't seem to be worth the price of the menu items. I've definitely been to better Japanese..."
Tony Luong
"Received a gift card for Ozumo from work. I was extremely excited to try it! We started off with cocktails, I got the Omakase (red) and my friend got..."
Amanda
Sodini's Green Valley Restaurant
Sodini's Green Valley Restaurant
83/100 (911 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Linguine with Clams
Fried calamari
Tortellini Carbonara
Gnocchi Pesto
Cannelloni
Alla Pescatore
Salmon with Fettuccini Al Pesto
Quartto Stagioni Pizza
Gnocchi with Pesto and Chicken
Martini
Manhattan
Rack of Lamb
Pasta
Polenta Appetizer
Chicken Marsala
Pesto
Tortellini Alla Panna
caesar salad
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Minestrone soup
Garlic Cheese Bread
Chicken parmigiana
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"OMG! A great ssmple of Italian hospitality and cuisine. 👨‍🍳 Due to the long wait, they comped me an extra glass of wine. This place rarely..."
Claire Healy
"We come here all the time. The service is great. Anne makes the best margaritas, the house salad and the dressing are the bomb, meat balls were..."
Mo G
"Home. That is how I would describe Sodini's. We were seated quickly, the bread and water arrived shortly thereafter. We scrambled to make our..."
bill fisher
"Absolutely delicious authentic Italian dishes. The gorganzol cheese is amazing. Revisted tonight 6/15/23, and it was as Delicious as ever. Our group..."
Mark McHugh
"Went on a Saturday at 6 p.m., no wait and plenty of seating available both inside and outside. Got the menus, water, bread and butter soon enough...."
Eduardo Hernández, Jr
"This place feels like the North Beach Italian restaurants of my youth. Wonderfully warm and welcoming staff. Very generous pours of wine. And..."
Erik Dewhurst
"Loved this place! A hidden gem in Little Italy. Walking in you feel like this is an old school Italian home. Family photos on the wall, locals at the..."
Jamieko Lane
"The cliches aside, this Red Sauce North Beach Classic is top notch. The owner greeted me and after a brief wait I was able to score a slot at the..."
Charles Gee
"Absolutely beautiful atmosphere and the food was to die for. I've never enjoyed linguine and clams like I have here. This was one of my favorite eats..."
Veruca Salt
"The tortallini carbonara was delicious! Creamy mushroom sauce was very flavorful. The tortallini was cooked well, mostly even texture throughout...."
Dong He
"Love the food. We had pasta and was of good quality. I would have more tomato sauce on linguini with meatballs but they were tasty nonetheless. Shame..."
L U
"We were visiting some friends in San Francisco and they said this was their favorite spot in Little Italy. Being Italian myself I had some high..."
David Gaetke
"Seafood linguini was delicious. Pasta carbonara was rich and yummy. The rack of lamb was overcooked and bland. The wonderful server seeing my dismay..."
maia tidwell
"Ignore the garbage review from two weeks ago. Yes there is a credit card charge of 4%, but it is clearly stated in multiple places and on the front..."
Jason Williams
"An amazing meal. I had the veal scaloppini. It tasted just like the way my mom used to make it. My husband had the Gorgonzola gnocchi and it was so..."
Zelmi McCann
"Very busy restaurant. Lots of locals. A lot of the guests I saw walking in shook hand with the Maître D which is always a good sign. Seevice was..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Phenomenal food and service. The pesto gnocchi is the best I’ve ever had. I highly recommend coming here and getting the..."
Kelsey Burns
"The food was good. The minestrone soup had a tomato base that was really good. The chicken sodin was good, was like an open face chicken cordon bleu...."
Nicolas Souza
House Of Shields
House Of Shields
80/100 (1011 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
International
American
Bar
Pub
International
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Irish coffee
Aperol Spritz
Martini
Blue Margarita
Guinness Stout
Whiskey Sour
Sazerac
Negroni Cocktail
Black and Tan
Basil Gimlet
Hos Moscow Mule
Vesper and Sazerac
Beer
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
International
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This bar lives up to its reputation. The cocktails are modern twists on classics. My biggest beef nowadays with so many cocktail lounges is a poorly..."
Jerry Roe
"Amazing cocktails, perfect balance. Good friendly service, and a very homey and warm bar atmosphere! Insanely good deals on top tier beers such as..."
Steven Clay
"Read good things about this place and they are all true! We stopped here for happy hour today. Our drinks were thoughtfully crafted and well..."
Kay Dressen
"Best bar in town for real cocktails. It's difficult to get a good Penicillin. Here you get it. And try the cocktails on the menu. You will skip all..."
Jens Stündel
"Classic, old world SF bar with a great vibe. Solid Guinness, great classic cocktails, and I love that they play music appropriate to the environment..."
Anil Chokshi
"Awesome classic cocktail bar. From out of town catchy sign caught our eye. Daniel was our bartender made great drinks and had great banter. This is a..."
J C
"Stopped for a drink in this historic bar! Great service! Really good selection of spirits to which the bar tenders really know everything about. So..."
Philip Conlan
"Open since 1908, classic and old school vibe! And the best cocktails and bartenders ever!! Highly..."
Sandra Bezaitis
"Sumptuous but low key, perfect old school bar feel. Cocktails and lighting subdued, hand crafted, and appropriately..."
JC Skinner
"Nice spot for a beer (or more) after work. Nice atmosphere, great drinks and..."
Débora Brauhardt
Palmer's
Palmer's
80/100 (1080 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Burrata
Parisian Bouquet
Margarita
Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
Wiener Schnitzel
Martini
Beer
Manhattan
Negroni
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Whiskey Sour
Braised Short Rib
Burger
Deviled Eggs
Brussel Sprouts
Ribs
French Fries
Kale Salad
Crispy Risotto Bites
Salad
Palmers Burger
Pulled Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Update: June 19, 2023. Still as vibrant and delicious as ever. Monday from 4-6pm is "Happy Hour" and a good amount of people inside the restaurant..."
Mark McHugh
"Always such a great neighborhood bar to have a bite to eat or just have happy hour and some drinks. Super comfortable, very relaxed, easy atmosphere..."
Jeffrey Peck
"We were very lucky to get seated on a Saturday night since we were the last ones to get a table. The outdoor dining section was packed, but..."
Omeed Moghadam
"Much better food than we expected from a bar! The sliders, lamb, and tuna were all delicious! Great cocktails as..."
Dustin Malley
"Happy Hour. Arrived at 4:00 PM. Sat outside. Great server. Enjoyed two sliders, spicy meatballs and two half wedges of iceberg lettuce with the most..."
Harold Mosby
"Beautiful and iconic with classic deviled eggs and curry fries . It's a proper lunch and high end pub feel..."
jay vyas
"I come to Palmer's for happy hour on occasion, as the drinks are really good at a reasonable price. The food is decent but nothing to get excited..."
John Baldridge
"Fabulous atmosphere, great happy hour specials, tasty food, friendly service. They not only have boulevardiers, they’re on the happy hour menu! I..."
Sylvie White
"Very pleasant surprise! We had low expectations given the fact that the menu was limited and it had a bar feel. The wine was excellent. We had the..."
Michael P.
"The atmosphere was pleasant,and it was a nice day so we sat outside. I tried the spicy meatballs from the brunch menu and was a little nervous about..."
Rhonda Kay
"Ridiccio salad is fresh and tasty. Bacon wrapped prawns will melt in your mouth. Baked chicken and mashed potatoes are packed with flavor! Everything..."
Raquel
"Nice little happy hour bites and great cocktails. Toms of outdoor seating too which was..."
Natalie P
"Yes! Yes! ...a new favorite place in the neighborhood. Well, Palmer's isn't new; just my discovery of these great neighborhood eats is new. My..."
Brent Mather
"Pros: - Super helpful staff, my girlfriend is lactose intolerant and I'm vegetarian and the waitress helped us choose and modify the flat bread dish..."
Mithun Manivannan
"Great happy hour and comfort food corner restaurant with long bar and table seating. Tasty rib snack and drinks with sharp..."
Josef Aukee
"Nothing but good memories. The steak frites was perfect - med rare is the way to go..they have Anchor on tap (RIP) and just one..."
M Brew
"Been here for drinks a few times. They’re solid on the basics, and the venue is pretty great inside. Might be a tight squeeze at the bar from time..."
Matthew Tuason
Mini Bar Sf
78/100 (420 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Beer
Paloma
Martini
PBR
Shaken or Stirred Great Martinis and Manhattans
Dinner