35 Best Cocktail Bars In California

1. Moonraker

4.5

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 21 times today

I visited this restaurant on Tuesday, 9/15/2026 with my girlfriend, and boy, did it impress us both. The weather was perfect and the sunset was post-card beautiful. The wait staff, from the hostess who directed us to our table to the waiter who served us, were all consummate professionals. The food was great and portioned right. We had a cocktail and wine, both of which were excellent. The view was also exceptional! As soon as you get off the elevator on the penthouse level (14th floor) of the Pendry hotel, you see a sophisticated and inviting environment. You won't go wrong with Moonraker, a gem right smack in the SW Wharf area.

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2. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.5

Awesome(2721)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 112 times today

I had an AMAZING time here. The food was delicious the mocktail was great and the service was EXCELLENT. The location was also perfect, a one block walk from metro. I went for lunch on this occasion but I've also gone at night it's a "FUN TIME" for a night out and I'd definitely go back! I’ve only ever come here with one other person, but it would actually be a great spot for a group dinner.

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3. Jula's on the Potomac

4.6

Exceptional(4136)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Alexandria

Booked 75 times today

Meet a friend for dinner and dined on the outside deck. Beautiful night watching sailboats on the Potomac. Cocktail and dinner was fantastic.

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4. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.4

Awesome(2454)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Penn Quarter

Booked 19 times today

A wonderful experience. Great food, wonderful staff, a unique dining experience.

5. Il Piccolo Morso

5.0

Exceptional(597)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Leonardtown

We enjoy this restaurant for its great food and wonderful service. I have food issues and they work around them seamlessly. The menu is varied and always a great choice, then their daily specials are out of this world. You will enjoy whatever you try and be open to trying everyone else's dishes too. Enjoy a great time for families or couples. Everyone is welcome.

6. Proper Bar

4.4

Awesome(63)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 18 times today

Great experience. Ambiance was classy but comfortable. Service was outstanding - attentive without being overbearing. The food was excellent. A very enjoyable experience.

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7. Josephine - Old Town

4.8

Exceptional(1883)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Alexandria

Booked 76 times today

One of our favorite restaurants in Old Town. Our food was amazing as always. Our server was fantastic, I wish I remembered his name to give him a shout out. 100% recommend this restaurant and highly recommend sitting in the atrium as it beautiful.

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8. Fogo de Chão - Washington DC

4.7

Exceptional(5405)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

Fantastic experience. Fogo de Chao is one of my favorite restaurants but I don’t often go on weekdays for lunch, thinking it wouldn’t be fast enough to get back to work in time, but they have honestly mastered the service at this DC location. As soon as we hit the salad bar and our table cards were flipped to green, the servers were ready to slam us, one after another, with all of the best cuts of meat. Picahna, filet mignon, beef ribs, and more. Everything on my list. And they constantly ensured that we were satisfied and that any requests we had were taken care of. Will definitely be back again!

9. Francis Hall

4.3

Awesome(14)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Alexandria

The Bar Was Awesome. They Had the Home Alone Theme for the Holiday and the Pop UP Was Awesome

10. Seasalt Annapolis

4.6

Exceptional(403)

££££

• Cocktail Bar • Annapolis

Booked 8 times today

This is a really fantastic dining experience - every detail is carefully thought through. A special shout out to the bartending staff who make the most amazing craft cocktails - it's worth stopping in to Sea Salt even if all you want is a cocktail and a nibble! We were there for dinner, though and it was amazing. I look forward to my next visit.

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1. Moonraker

2. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

3. Jula's on the Potomac

4. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

5. Il Piccolo Morso

6. Proper Bar

7. Josephine - Old Town

8. Fogo de Chão - Washington DC

9. Francis Hall

10. Seasalt Annapolis

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