Ibav,
Not sure if we’re still on the dates theme or just places in general, so I’ll address both:
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Originally Posted by ibavly
Can also go to Tropisueno for happy hour margaritas.
Tropisueno has awesome margs, but not a great date place imo.
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SpiN is nearby, great spot although I think its stupidly expensive.
I go to spin a lot because a friend has a membership ($100/mo for free off-peak and half-price peak hours play), but it seems like a weird place for a date. Like you said, crazy expensive to go play normally! Usually have decent beers and food is decent bar food.
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Some spots I've been meaning to try in that area are Wine Down, The Hive, and Thirsty Bear.
Wine Down is great. Fun casual beer/wine bar that doesn’t get too crowded. Def recommend. The Hive I assume you’re talking about the daytime coffee shop inside Temple nightclub. No reason to go there. Thirsty Bear is pretty terrible. Food is mediocre tapas, and beer is terrible.
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Coin Op is great, there's a Tron themed speakeasy in the back that was closed when I was there - you have to swing open the tron machine on the second floor.
If you want to check out The Grid you can make reservations here:
https://www.yelp.com/reservations/th...-san-francisco
It didn’t sound very exciting to me.
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The Grove is a surprisingly good greasy spoon type spot in the area. Super Duper if you just want a burger.
Grove is not a greasy spoon at all, it’s standard sf cafe food, not diner food. I don’t think their food is very good at all, though it’s a solid place in general. Super duper is great. The bird is from same people and does fried chicken sandwiches, also great. The good greasy spoon diners are all on the other side of market. But for some tasty greasy late night food in this area, check out The Box at Tempest bar.
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Smugglers Cove is the best cocktail bar I've been to in the city. Make sure to time your visit well, Line gets gnarly on Thurs-Sat after 9ish.
They make very good drinks there, but **** that place unless you’re going some really off-peak time and get seats at the bar. It’s always too crowded and drinks take ****ing forever. If you like that place, definitely check out the lists I posted above, so many great cocktail places in the city. PCH and pagan idol are two you’ll definitely enjoy. I bet you’d prob really like Trick Dog too.