McNear's Saloon & Dining House

San Francisco

Pub

$$$$

Attached to the Mystic Theater in Downtown Petaluma, this upbeat pub is the place to be before or after a concert, but its extensive menu of comfort food makes it a go-to hangout for groups even when live music isn't in the mix. Served by a famously friendly staff, the lineup includes everything from tacos to burgers to hearty sandwiches like Memphis-style BBQ and grownup grilled cheese. There are daily chef specials, too, which up the ante with options like mini salmon tacos and a steak bowl with ribeye, sautéed veggies, and jasmine rice. It all pairs well with the solid selection of classic cocktails and domestic beers on tap.