Violet's

"A few blocks from Pearl is Violet’s, a restaurant with very good cocktails and a bar that stays open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. And while you may not be here for a full on meal, consider stopping by for dessert, especially for their perfectly sweet and tart key lime pie. " - taylor abrams, lani conway

"The fries at Violet’s in the Richmond are made with garlic and parsley, plus a blanket of freshly-shaved parmesan—a trio more powerful than the Sanderson sisters. Grab a seat at their long, curved bar and order a bright purple cocktail or a glass of wine, and sip on it as if you have a deep, dark secret. And while the fries are great, don’t pass up on a slice of their key lime pie—it’s perfectly sweet and tart, topped with whipped cream and almonds, and is almost as alluring as you." - julia chen 1

"Violet’s is a nice neighborhood spot in the Richmond where we can go for a full-on meal, like their perfectly-grilled pork chop or a burger and a slice of key lime pie - but we can also stop by for a few small plates, like chips and dips, brussels sprouts, and sweet and sour wings, and leave happy." - julia chen 1

"Violet’s happy hour options include Montucky Cold Snacks for $4, cocktails like the Ultraviolet (with butterfly pea flower gin, Hendrick’s, and creme de violette) for $10, and fries for $6. Don’t take a table in the dining room and expect to get the deal, however: Violet’s happy hour is for bar patrons only. Monday to Thursday, 5-6 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 4:30-5:30 p.m." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

"Violet’s is a cozy restaurant and bar in the Richmond that works for date nights and third tier friend catch-ups. While you could stop in for the $35 prix fixe meal of mostly solid American dishes (ranging from stuffed eggplant to pasta to burgers), we actually prefer coming here for a butterfly pea gin or hibiscus-infused tequila cocktail, or four, at the bar. All the drinks are consistently smooth and well-balanced, and the curved counter also has enough seating that you can find an open stool at any time. If you do need to munch on something, their “Big Ass Chocolate Chip Cookie” (legitimately the circumference of a soccer ball) is a great bet. " - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez