Outdoor Bar: Americano, Hotel Vitale
Old world: Big Four, Nob Hill
Kitsch: Tonga Room (later in the night), Fairmont Hotel
Trendy: 25 Lusk, across from ATT Park
North Beach: Park Tavern (skip the food), Vesuvio's, Tosca, Tony Nic's
Union Square: Le Colonial or Bourbon & Branch (former Speakeasy; password for drop in Library Room: Books, otherwise go online to book a table)
Civic Center/Symphony: Absinthe

Food in SF: Locanda, Italian; La Ciccia, Sardinian; Dosa, South Indian (great design space); Nopa, Cal/American; Limon, Peruvian; Coi, one exceptional menu a night; Benu, owner is former alumni of French Laundry, serene space. Bar Agricole though the design is good, food is flat. Kokkari, Greek; Seven Hills, Italian/Cal; Atelier Crenn, one exceptional menu a night, Saison, ditto, Kappou Gomi, Japanese (no sushi)

Outer Regions:
Sausalito, Sushi Ran; Michelin starred; Poggio, Italian
Sonoma: Willie's Wine Bar, good food
Napa: Redd in Yountville
Oakland: Plum