Barrio

"Offers a rainbow margarita with proceeds supporting the San Francisco AIDS Foundation." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Unlike the North Beach location, which is much smaller and serves only beer and wine, this spot makes strong margaritas, highballs and spritzes, and pitchers of palomas. The food is Mexican-inspired, which they serve all day, like blue corn tacos, burritos, nachos topped with cochinita pibil, and chicharrones. They’re all solid, but nothing revolutionary. The best use of this spot is to order a margarita pitcher, some guacamole and chips to snack on, and enjoy the views from up high. " - lani conway, julia chen 1

"Working through a dish of buttery and cheesy esquites with a sweating cocktail in your hand, it becomes clear there are few finer places to take in the glamour of the San Francisco Bay than Ghirardelli Square’s Barrio. The team comes from Embarcadero Peruvian restaurant La Mar and their attention toward a decadent view came with them. On a clear day, one can see Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and even swimmers from San Franciscos’s famous Dolphin Club." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"This Ghirardelli Square Mexican restaurant is ideal for enjoying a view of the Bay while throwing a shindig of really any size. Groups as large as 60 can take over the taco haven with various private rooms and offerings available. The restaurant has outdoor dining options, to boot. Event inquiries at the al pastor and ceviche go-to can be made online." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria

"With its stunning views, killer margaritas, fresh blue corn tortillas, and festive background music, Barrio brings a serious vacation vibe to Ghirardelli Square. Tacos are the focus, and the ones with fresh, grilled halibut are a natural choice. Margaritas are customizable by liquor (tequila or mezcal) and flavor (lime, pineapple, prickly pear, or watermelon) and are available in single servings or party-sized pitchers. Palomas, micheladas, and house riffs on classic cocktails are on the menu, along with alcohol-free aguas frescas." - Eater Staff, Laura Smith Borrman