"The wood-fired pizzas at this Sunset spot near the ocean are a much better beach companion than your friend's dog who won't stop sucking on your shoelaces. The crust is bubbly and charred, and the topping combinations are creative and balanced. We love the one with pancetta, pesto, and purple potatoes that add mild creamy starchiness, and the classic pepperoni with little cups that crisp up at the edges. Split a couple of pies with someone you want to impress (always get hot honey and ranch), or eat one by yourself at the bar with a blood orange spritz." - julia chen 1, lani conway
"Excellent wood-fired pies that are perfectly charred are the star at this casual Sunset spot. There are a bunch of different pizzas to choose from, like a simple pepperoni, one topped with five kinds of mushrooms, and bolder options like one with purple potatoes, pesto, and pancetta. Add in some wine and drinks and you have yourself the perfect, low-key date night." - taylor abrams, lani conway
"Excellent wood-fired pizzas with crispy, chewy crusts are the star at this casual neighborhood spot. You have a bunch of different pizzas to choose from, like one topped with a mix of five different mushrooms, and another with purple potatoes, pesto, and pancetta. They also make an excellent margherita, which tastes even better with a drizzle of their hot honey or ranch. Add in some wine and cocktails and you have yourself the perfect, low-key night." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Damnfine adds a bit of egg white to its Ocean Beach margarita, making it fluffier and frothier than the rest in our ranking. It also has a “salt” rim that looks like grains of sand—possibly where they got the name. Unfortunately, we can’t help but wish for even more foam on top and an additional kick of lime to help sharpen up the contrast." - ricky rodriguez
"Wood-fired pizza abounds at this Outer Sunset spot—and they’re perfectly thin with chewy crusts. Split a classic, like the margherita, or a more creative combination like the purple potato and pesto with crispy pancetta bits scattered on top, and contemplate learning how to surf over wine and spritzes. The pies are pretty big, and hover within $19-$24. So throw in a glass of wine or some ranch on the side for drizzling—you’ll still be in and out for less than $60." - julia chen 1