Macondray

"If you’re going out with someone who calls themselves a “plant parent” in their bio, take them to Macondray. The New England-inspired bar in Russian Hill is filled with leafy plants from floor to ceiling, and plush seats that make the room feel vintage. In addition to beer and colorful, fruity cocktails, they also have a lot of food options, like fantastic deviled eggs and a Maine-style lobster roll." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"This Russian Hill bar can function either as an appetizer-pit stop before heading out to dinner in the area, or a full-blown meal—they have everything from deviled eggs and soft pretzels to excellent lobster rolls and burgers. Enjoying it all in the breezy space, decked out with hanging plants and cushioned chairs and booths, always adds up to a nice time. Come here on a first date or with a group of friends to review your week over oysters and frozen palomas. " - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Macondray is a lush, narrow bar on Polk Street that feels like a breath of fresh air from the usual dive-hopping scene. It serves fruity cocktails, natural wine, and local beer, along with oysters, lobster rolls, and vinegar-dusted fries in the old Bullitt space, which has now been transformed into a bright, tropical oasis." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"We head to Macondray in Russian Hill whenever we want to feel like we’re on vacation (which lately, is pretty damn often). The lush, plant-filled interior is a lovely place to sit and sip on a blood orange margarita or a glass of wine - and they have parklet seating, too. To eat, you can order everything from a lobster roll or chips and dip to a fried chicken sandwich with pepper jack and jalapeño." - julia chen 1

"The inside of this Russian Hill bar feels like a breezy New England home that’s also really into botanicals (hanging plants are everywhere). And after sitting on one of their cushioned chairs or booths, you’ll want to chill here with one of their colorful cocktails all day. They also have parklet seating and a lot of great food options, like a Maine-style lobster roll and fantastic deviled eggs, that you should definitely get into." - will kamensky, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez