Smuggler's Cove is one of the best bar restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.
Three stories of dim lighting, vintage tiki artifacts, and the kind of nautical clutter that makes you feel like you've snuck into a pirate's storage unit.
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Smuggler's Cove looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,270 Google reviews.
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Smuggler's Cove is a Bar restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Three stories of dim lighting, vintage tiki artifacts, and the kind of nautical clutter that makes you feel like you've snuck into a pirate's storage unit.
Smuggler's Cove is best for cocktail, late night, date night. Smuggler's Cove looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,270 Google reviews.
Smuggler's Cove is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 3,270 reviews
Start with Lei Lani Nouveau, Demerara Dry Float with a Side of Danger, Aku Aku and Hotel Nacional Special. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Smuggler's Cove holds a 9.2 Google rating from 3,270 reviews. Smuggler's Cove looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,270 Google reviews.
Smuggler's Cove is located at 650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Smuggler's Cove is tagged for date night dining. Smuggler's Cove looks like a good night-out option in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,270 Google reviews.
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