The newest Penthouse Club boasts a sleek design, a star chef, and some seriously sexy Key Girls. Get ready to leave your heart in San Francisco.
San Francisco is known for its jawdropping scenery and mouthwatering restaurants. At the new Penthouse Club and Steakhouse in North Beach, you can find both in the same spot—along with curves that rival those of Lombard Street.
North Beach is one of the few Frisco neighborhoods that tourists and locals agree on. Once the stomping grounds for Beat writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, the neighborhood is known for cozy Italian restaurants, neon-lit nightclubs, and a relaxed, come as-you-are vibe. Now the low-key district is getting an upscale addition: With its modern design and topnotch dining, the Penthouse Club stands out among the nightclubs and strip joints along Broadway, and sets a new standard for luxury.
The club celebrated its grand opening in March with a three-day weekend packed with wild festivities. Pet of the Year Jenna Rose and December 2010 Pet of the Month Sabrina Maree were on hand to cut the ribbon and mingle with the lucky guests. Inside, countless gorgeous Key Girls performed on the club’s two-story pole, and that wasn’t the only action on the main stage—Ultra Music artist JES, known as the “queen of rocktronica,” took over for a sexy performance of some of her hottest singles. Not a bad way to break in the state-of-the-art sound system.
That sound system is just one of many high-tech touches in the club.
A team of award-winning designers completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of the space, adding LED lighting and a 20-foot video wall. The two-story pole is the centerpiece of the main stage downstairs, but you’ll find eye candy just about everywhere you look. There’s a platform for dancers next to the bar, and a Plexiglas stage on the second level where guests can enjoy a show from the dining area—or you can get a unique view from below.
For a more intimate view of the Key Girls—who AskMen.com called “the prettiest in town”—there are curtained booths for lap dances. Bachelor and bachelorette parties can rent out private rooms, and highrolling guests can get up close and personal in champagne rooms and exclusive VIP areas. After you’ve done enough research to find your favorite Key Girls, check out the club’s website for a detailed calendar of which performers are scheduled each day.
With so much talent to take in, chances are you won’t want to leave—not even to refuel at one of San Francisco’s famed foodie hot spots. Luckily, the second-floor steak house is the perfect place to satisfy your hunger. This isn’t the average nightclub grub—chef Michael Ellis earned a Michelin star at his last gig, and he’s said he has every intention of earning another one here. If that sounds a bit far-fetched for a gentlemen’s club, think again. Ellis serves up such creative fare as organic local greens in a roasted shallot vinaigrette, flash-seared hamachi with avocado puree, and grass-fed filet mignon—hell, the bar menu even offers caviar and foie gras.
Top it off by ordering a round of Penthouse signature drinks or a bottle from the six-page wine list—which ranges from modestly priced selections served by the glass to a $21,000 six-liter bottle of Dom Pérignon—all while enjoying a bird’seye view of the hottest dancers in the Bay Area. If that sounds like a perfect night in San Francisco, we can’t really argue with you. Sure, the Golden Gate Bridge is stunning and Alcatraz is legendary—but don’t feel guilty if the Penthouse Club becomes your favorite sightseeing destination when you’re in town.
