Best Restaurants with Dancing in The Castro

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Dancing Yak

4.9

Exceptional(414)

Price: Moderate

• Southeast Asian • Mission District

Booked 21 times today

Join us for our exciting taste that is a mix of traditional and contemporary. Open since 2018, Dancing Yak has quickly become a favorite spot among locals and travelers alike. On review sites from Yelp and TripAdvisor to OpenTable, patrons give Dancing Yak an average rating of between four and five stars. Dancing Yak is perfect for anything from a delightful casual lunch to an elegant special occasion. We welcome you for lunch, dinner and craft cocktails Monday through Sundays. Namaste!

2. Base Camp

4.9

Exceptional(264)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mission District

Booked 14 times today

At Base Camp we aim to keep your taste buds tingling by inviting you join us and enjoy the blend of unique spices from the land of high mountains, fresh California produce and warm Nepali hospitality.

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3. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.1

Excellent(1987)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 19 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

4. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(429)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 69 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

5. Top of the Mark

4.3

Awesome(825)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 21 times today

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.Join us at San Francisco's legendary sky lounge, the Top of the Mark, for a night filled with unforgettable moments, where every sip, bite, and dance move is a journey into the extraordinary.

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6. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(849)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 8 times today

***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

7. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(146)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 65 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

8. Bissap Baobab

4.2

Awesome(21)

Price: Moderate

• African • Mission District

Booked 4 times today

Our name is a tribute to the meaningful symbol of life, community, and culture in Africa -- the Baobab tree. Bissap Baobab has been an institution in the heart of the vibrant Mission district for almost 20 years. We bring the savors and succulent flavors of Senegal to your table with traditional Senegalese cuisine and West African-California fusion specialties. More than a restaurant, Bissap Baobab also features a live performance venue where you can extend your evening and discover amazing musicians, dancers, comedians and DJs from all over the world.

9. Le Central

4.7

Exceptional(2111)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 24 times today

Opened in 1974, Le Central has been serving traditional French cuisine for five decades, boasting the honor of being San Francisco’s most historic French bistro. Located on the edge of the Financial District, Union Square, and Chinatown in a rare one story brick building adorned with its iconic pink neon sign and crowned by a vintage “Tabac” sign. Step into this charming restaurant and be transported to a Parisian brasserie. With exposed brick walls, original imported brass bar, stained glass features, and cozy banquettes topped with brass railings. The atmosphere invites you to unwind and enjoy delicious French fare and exceptional wines and cocktails in an upscale, yet casual environment. Enjoy French classics like steak-frites, escargot, onion soup, and our world famous Cassoulet. Le Central’s cuisine is comforting yet sumptuous. Le Central is the downtown stop for locals and visitors looking for a taste of “La Belle Vie”!!!

10. Prelude

4.6

Exceptional(30)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 7 times today

Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.

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Kay
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was my first experience with Nepali food and each of us (2 omnivores and 1 vegan) enjoyed every bite. My cashew curry was superb and my friends enjoyed the lamb, goat and veggie dishes. Naan and roti were great. Our host was attentive and took care to confirm my allergy concerns with the kitchen. We enjoyed non-alcoholic drinks, although the alcoholic offerings seemed excellent. The Dancing Yak moves among places at the top of my list for casual dining with friends in San Francisco.
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Dancing YakPrice: Moderate• Southeast Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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Arjunvip
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful restaurant, great food. Highly recommend the Quesabirria tacos and Calamari!
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Gary
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience and highly recommend if you like a Polynesian ambience and live band. Better if you have a couple of Zombie drinks and groove to the 70s and 80s music. Come with some fun loving uninhibited party animals.and you’ll have a great time!
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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4.1
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Jonatan
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food the goat curry and the garlic naans were amazing. The service it’s great too
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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Williamvip
San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
A group of us, 8 in all, visited the Top of the Mark this past Saturday, Nov 16, 2024, and had an absolutely terrific time dancing and listening to Carla Helmbrecht (what talent!). The dance floor was filled with peeps (we loved dancing to "Fly Me To The Moon" and "The Way You Look Tonight"! The view on the 19th floor was breathtaking. The sky was perfectly clear and we could see bridge to bridge, Salesforce Tower, the Pyramid, Sutro Tower, Alcatraz - amazing! The table service was attentive without being intrusive, as always. The appetizers and cocktails were deeeelish. We've been going to the Top of the Mark for over 15 years and it hasn't lost one step in charm and fun. A great spot for date night, a party, as special gathering or an evening, solo!
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Top of the MarkPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Nob Hill
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4.3

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Dancing Yak

2. Base Camp

3. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4. Elena's

5. Top of the Mark

6. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

7. Starlite

8. Bissap Baobab

9. Le Central

10. Prelude

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