15 Romolo

I simply love Hy's. Their food is amazing and their servers always impress. I never leave there feeling disappointed. I always get the filet and sometimes add the lobster, sometimes not. Their halibat special in the summer is delicious! Go for the cheese bread and the french onion soup too. it's very dark inside and for some people wouldn't be great ambiance. Parking is hard too, but if you love a good steak, go here.

I don't say this about many bars as I've been there done that. Living in SF for over 11 years and growing up in the bay area, I've been almost every place imaginable. Love this place ! Everytime the location gets me. It's up an alley, and every time I go down the wrong one first. I hate to write about this place, because it's such a great locals place. I guess us locals need to make some room for others. :) Great lounge, old time bar. Huge bar at that, in a nice L shape where there are plentiful seating at bar. Plus tables. (very important so you aren't standing the entire time). The bartenders are great at making drinks, not so great w/ the personality. I judge upon the faces of the bars = bartenders. The people in there change w/ the times of the weeks. I'm usually in there Fri or Sat nights. One night it can be some bachelor parties, with some locals from other neighborhoods, then other nights it can be just some hipster techies. Then, throw in some 20 and 30 somethings, you've got a good bar scene. Great singles scene, but not obnoxious. Great just go to talk and hang out w/ your buddies with some energy. i.e. not completely boring place. Good tunes. Good peeps. Good drinks. And, sometimes you might check out a chick in a bet w/ a bachelor party crew of who is daring enough to take off their shirt or pants. I won ! Never know what you might find. Go, you won't regret it.

15 Romolo is a small, speak easy-esque venue, just off Broadway, in North Beach. It is in a little alley but don't let it's smaller size venue and location deter you, this place is consistently crowded. From happy hours on Thursday to partying on Saturday to brunch on Sunday, this place is always happening and has some great dishes. The cocktails are unique to the point where they can make you your own custom drink as long as you tell them what alcohol to use and whether you want something sweet, sour, or fruity. There isn't really any dancing going on thought so if you're looking for a place to hang out and talk...this is it!

If you're a fan of Pimm's cups, this is where to go. Of course, the "secret" is long out on this place, and it can get ridiculously busy on weekends. But if you want to escape the more traditional North Beach party scene (strip clubs and fruity frat havens), this place is close to perfect. Love the bartenders here, super chill dudes who know what they are doing. They sometimes run out of waffle shots (don't ask, just try) and the food is top notch. Just know this is a place for slow-boozing, I've suffered waits upwards of 30 minutes for a drink on a busy night....but it's always worth it.