Thirsty Bear Brewing Company

Microbrews and Spanish tapas don't seem like the most intuitive pairing, conceptually, but ThirstyBear's owner, Ron Silberstein, has made them work for more than a decade. The two-story, industrial pub and restaurant is often thronged, pulling in a regular SF crowd as well as lanyard-wearing business types who drift over from the convention center. It helps that Silberstein's beers are well made, from the lightest of the wheats to the darkest of stouts, and certified organic to boot. The tapas aren't uniformly oustanding, but the tortilla would satisfy a Castilian grandmother, the patatas bravas are always a hit, and the kitchen has a knack for seafood.

• Cuisine(s): Brewery, Small Plates, Spanish

  Hours: Sun 5pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm

  Price: $$, $$$

• Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express

  Features: Takeout, Private Party, Business Dining, Wifi Access

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

• Alcohol: Full bar

  Reservations: Accepted, Online Reservations Available

  Parking: Street