"Sunny Sundays are meant for punch bowls, french toast, and drag brunch at 620 Jones. The Nob Hill restaurant packs its gigantic leafy patio for full-throttle performances from a rotating lineup of queens—get ready for lots of shots, RPDR-level lip syncing, and a mandatory twerk contest if it’s your birthday. Be sure to bring a stack of singles." - patrick wong, julia chen 1
"What started more than 90 years ago as the Gaylord Hotel is now more than a decade into its new life as a collection of bars and an event space near the theater district, and it’s become a citywide favorite. Pair your Bombay Sapphire Sparkling Lemon with the crispy cauliflower during happy hour or make a full meal out of the experience with the titular smash burger. Enjoy either combo on the patio, take one of those summer Friday deep exhales, and say hi to the hummingbirds that have made homes out of the local flora." - Vox Creative
"One of the city’s biggest rooftop spaces means plenty of room to gather for cocktails and occasional live music. The greenery scattered throughout gives it a lush vibe, though it’s in the midst of the Tenderloin, surrounded by hotels and apartment buildings." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff
"The spacious patio at this Lower Nob Hill cocktail bar has a lot going for it—there are lots of plants, and it's more relaxed than one of those loud, over-hyped rooftop spots blasting 2003 pop remixes. The only thing missing here is a view (it's surrounded by buildings on three sides). While you’re hanging out, you can also order everything from pizza and smoked-seared salmon to small plates like buffalo wings and crispy-fried adobo pork ribs. " - julia chen 1, lani conway
"The massive outdoor patio at this Lower Nob Hill cocktail bar has a lot going for it—there are lots of plants, and it feels like a relaxed garden than one of those loud, over-hyped rooftop spots blasting 2003 pop remixes. The only thing missing here is a view (it's surrounded by buildings on three sides). While you’re hanging out, you can also order everything from pizza and smoked-seared salmon to small plates like buffalo wings and crispy-fried adobo pork ribs." - Lani Conway, Julia Chen 1, Ricky Rodriguez