First and foremost, this sleek spot on the edge of the Castro is a mecca for smartly clad cocktailers who appreciate top-of-the-line spirits, expert mixologists, a seasoned DJ, and a party atmosphere. If clubbing isn't your thing, reserve a seat in the dining area, away from the always jammed circular bar that anchors the cavernous space. The food is pricey and sophisticated—the beef is Kobe, the surf and turf translates as lobster and pork cheeks, and there's a choice of caviars—but worth it if you have the bucks. If you don't, you can fuel up on the café menu featuring charcuterie, cheeses, and cold seafood, or drop in at happy hour, when oysters are a buck apiece and any cocktail is just $6.
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