Looking for Great SF Restaurants with Sociable Bar Scene

[El Chevere]

...that will also serve dinner at the bar. I am coming up towards the end of October by myself and am looking for the best of both worlds--great food, casual and friendly bar ambience where I can hang out and meet people.....in the past (many years ago) I usually enjoyed Stars and/or Mooses.....I'm thinking of hitting DiMaggio's on a Thursday--any suggestions for Friday or Saturday that will have a lively and entertaining ambience (please, mid-30's crowd or older--not 20 somethings)....I am open to almost all areas of the city (except Castro--personal preference) and have usually ended up in N. Beach, Washington Square, Union Square, and Marina--any other areas with hip restaurants at the moment without sacrifising quality of food? Thanks.

[evangross]

You might also want to check out Frisson. Good bar scene, good food. Youngish crowd on Friday's after work.

[El Chevere]

thanks for the tips....a couple of these look fairly close to the Marriott (4th/Market) where I am staying...Myth, Nopa, Town Hall (real cool looking)....I also have come across a place called Coi that looks great as well.

[Maya]

Coi is great - when I've been there the bar area is quiet, and it's wine only, but I think it's a great place to chill out.

[Paul H]

Add Acqua, Jardiniere, Fringale, Boulevard (bar & dinner bar), and Town Hall.

[Maya]

Yes, Aqua is another perfect one for this posting.

[Maya]

Try NoPa, a new place in a neighborhood you might not have otherwise checked out, with a sociable bar scene like you describe. Also maybe Myth.