Wise Girl

WiseGirl has earned the reputation as the East Bay's premiere destination for live music while also being one of the best Italian-American restaurants in Contra Costa County, a woman-owned Pleasant Hill institution located in the popular Poet's Corner neighborhood that has been piling up awards since opening in 2016. Honored by the East Bay Times for Best Italian Food and Best Place for a Girl's Night Out, and named runner-up for Best Place to Hear Live Music, WiseGirl delivers on all three counts simultaneously and without compromise. The space is expansive and thoughtfully designed, featuring a large bar, a cozy dining room with vintage charm reminiscent of a classic San Francisco neighborhood spot, year-round outdoor patios with extended seating, the intimate Jane Bond lounge, and a purpose-built stage with a full dance floor and dedicated event space that was added in a recent expansion. The food menu is anchored by Sicilian classics and Italian-American comfort: legendary prime rib sandwiches, seafood pasta, chicken parmesan, calamari, stuffed artichoke, lasagna, rigatoni, and a Sunday brunch that draws a devoted weekly crowd. The cocktail program is crafted with care and the bar program includes an extensive spirits selection alongside a full wine list. Live music runs Thursday through Saturday with acoustic performances on Thursday evenings and full bands on Friday and Saturday nights, drawing acts from across the Bay Area and occasionally nationally touring artists. The Delta Wires, Buck Shot, Take Five, and PTK are among the regular performers. Multiple flatscreens throughout make it equally suited for sports watching. Family-friendly during the day and a full-on dance party destination by night, WiseGirl appeals to every age group and occasion.