San Francisco's Top 10 Views To Go With A Cocktail

There is no denying San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Whether it’s the slopping Victorian houses or bay views, city-goers are treated to visual imagery unlike any other. To really capture the breathtaking views, there is no better way than to visit one of these 10 bars below, and enjoy them with a drink in your hand.

Top of the Mark
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Hotel Restaurant, American

$$ – Expect a classic Top of the Mark martini to set you back $14, and a Kobe beef slider plate will be $27.
The View Lounge
Cocktail Bar, Bar, American

$ – The View’s young, sophisticated atmosphere calls for a trendy yet sophisticated cocktail, like the $15 Moscone Mule, and a mezze plate to share with friends for $9.
Waterbar
Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Contemporary, American

$$ – Signature cocktails start at $9, and if you miss the happy hour, expect to spend $35 on an oyster platter.
Sutros
Bar, Bistro, Restaurant, Seafood, American
$$ – The gin and chartreuse Last Word martini for $10.50 would make a nice primer for your Dungeness crab and artichoke ravioli dish for $31. Sutro’s also offers a $55 brunch with unlimited champagne on Sundays.
El Techo de Lolinda
Bar, Restaurant, Steakhouse
$ – Margaritas start at $13, but savvy drinkers will order a pitcher for $45. An egg benedict brunch will set you back $13.
Seal Rock Inn Restaurant
Hotel

$ – Seal Rock Inn’s crab and avocado salad is a steal at $10.25, and will pair splendidly with that $5.50 brunch mimosa.
Forbes Island Restaurant
Restaurant, American
$$ – A romantic night out on the island calls for a glass or two of $10 sparkling wine. The prix-fixe, four-course menu is $75 per person.
Mission Rock Resort
Restaurant, American, Seafood, Gluten-free
$ – Penne puttanesca will set you back $24, and the bacon Bloody Mary will set you back $15.
Greens Restaurant
Restaurant, Bar, European, Vegan, Vegetarian

Shout-out to vegetarians: this one is for you. Don’t worry, your meat-loving friends are going to love this place too. The lack of full bar at this culinary gem is more than made up for by its flourless chocolate cake and front-row seats overlooking the yacht harbor and Golden Gate Bridge. Book a table at sunset and order up a bottle of La Rue Pinot Noir, because you’re going to want to be here for a while. Then enjoy the zen of the locally sourced, organic masterpiece on your plate.
$$ – A glass of prosecco starts at $9, and the butternut squash and sweet potato gratin is $26. A Saturday prix-fixe, four-course menu is an affordable haute-cuisine way to celebrate a special occasion at $58/person.
The Trident
Restaurant, Seafood
$ – A Trident cioppino feast will run $36, and a Paloma de Fuego is $13.
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