I went a few Fridays ago. The food as all good – not great, not memorable, a little overpriced. But what really got to me was that the music was played at a deafening volume. They were playing really loud emo-core, and as a... (1 reply, last updated by VeggieBooty January 19, 2007)

Not sure if it’s what you’re looking for, but Joe Squared has live music most nights. It’s pretty eclectic too, including jazz, downtempo, indie rock, folk, funk, and yes. on some nights hip hop. Their calendar... (6 replies, last updated by ec rocker February 4, 2009)

) Cloudberry Jam (another Swedish group from the '90s, quite loungy and cool) The Cookies (early '60s girl group) Dolly Mixture (early 80s Scottish indie kids named after a local confection) The Donuts (Philly indie rockers led by a... (41 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet January 26, 2009)

Very average Thai food in a low-rent Hard Rock Cafe atmosphere. More of a scene for under-25 indie rockers/young westside hipsters than fans of great Thai food. About the best thing I can say about it is they have a decent... (13 replies, last updated by glomomau May 21, 2003)

i second the above recs. on the bar tip, i have three words for you. The Phone Booth, The Phone Booth, The Phone Booth. mixed crowd/indie rocker/alterna-bleep heaven. 25th and S. Van Ness. mondays are especially good. (15 replies, last updated by shocker April 15, 2004)

Achingly hip and decent? Cortez, for tiny plates SF style, or Myth. Only in SF: Tadich Grill — one of the oldest restaurants in SF (think Barbary Coast) — Swan Oyster Depot, raw-foods Cafe Gratitude, the tiny... (14 replies, last updated by Spatulab April 5, 2005)

and hollerin,some indie rockers affecting disinterest and assorted bikers and oddballs rounding out the mix. (18 replies, last updated by tipsytexan August 28, 2007)

All of the restaurants listed are w/m a 5-8 mile radius of your hotel. Since you guys love the Old 97’s check out this site http://www.thejenvilleshow.com/ She is a foodie who interviews indie rockers. Ben Gibbard (death cab... (14 replies, last updated by sistereurope April 24, 2007)

. Very Portland - indie rocker bartenders, emo blasting on the stereo, a nice array of microbrews. Rachael (7 replies, last updated by Ian February 26, 2004)

, Cafe Juanita, places like that. Crocodile Cafe is pretty good too, for casual dining. It’s not the lame chain place you see in shopping malls, but an indie-rocker music club/restaurant. The food is fresh and surprisingly... (21 replies, last updated by purefog July 1, 2006)

Indy, you get me wrong- I was referring to LAST season as hitting the ramp. I was starting to see signs of wear and tear and a bit of fraying around the edges (to just mix in a whole 'nother metaphor). I still dug the show, but I... (23 replies, last updated by tomritza August 2, 2008)

to the formica tables. And each table, and its accompanying appernatures is completely different. Heaven for cowpunks, rockabilly angels, and indie rockers — but also for anybody else looking to experience something... (83 replies, last updated by Eatin in Woostah June 14, 2009)

, and Jamaican so far... I found some listings for banh mi but haven’t been able to find a well recommended place for pho – in particular Hue style. What bars do the punk rockers/goths/rockabilly/rude boys/tattooed... (34 replies, last updated by swampsue June 17, 2009)

At the Roast Grill, I’ve heard that if you ask for ketchup, they give you hot sauce instead. I love that! We have a number of indy coffee shops in town now but none can match Cup A Joe in quality. (56 replies, last updated by DonataGuerra August 11, 2009)

is a relatively newish place, uber hip, but not sure about the food (I’ve not personally been there). I would also highly recommend Gio Rana’s Really Really Nice Restaurant. Don’t judge the place by its name...... (62 replies, last updated by blowingbubbles April 14, 2007)