"Bar Darling comes from the cocktail geniuses behind spots like Harper & Rye, April Jean, and Peacekeeper—and while we love drinking at all of those places, what sets this Marina newcomer apart is their spacious back patio. On top of ample space inside where you can flirt with a stranger, they have excellent seasonal cocktails made with things like green bell pepper or white peach honey. There are also a couple of great non-alcoholic options if you need to stay 100% focused when getting your pool shark on in the back." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez