LGBTQ+ Friendly Places

A popular LGBTQ-friendly Mexican restaurant in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood known for its strong margaritas and welcoming patio. A neighborhood staple where the queer community gathers for happy hour and weekend brunches in a reliably fun and friendly atmosphere.

A longtime Rehoboth Beach restaurant with a strong LGBTQ clientele and a reputation for excellent food. The Blue Moon has been a community gathering place in this beach town for decades and is a reliably good dinner option whether you are visiting for the day or the whole summer.

A San Francisco restaurant known for its amazing brunch and deeply welcoming atmosphere. Located near the Tenderloin it draws a diverse community crowd and is considered one of the city's great equalizing restaurants where all kinds of people share tables and conversations.

A Castro District San Francisco institution that has been a neighborhood gathering spot since 1973. Cafe Flore is an outdoor cafe and restaurant where the Castro community has always come to see and be seen. The patio is especially popular on sunny afternoons and the coffee is excellent.

The oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States having opened in 1933. Cafe Lafitte In Exile has been on Bourbon Street through everything and remains a beloved institution. The balcony overlooking Bourbon Street is perfect for watching Mardi Gras parades and everyday French Quarter life.

A bar and restaurant in New Orleans' St Roch neighborhood known for its beautiful decor inclusive atmosphere and excellent cocktail menu. The Elysian Bar has become a favorite gathering place for New Orleans' creative and queer community.

A beloved LGBTQ restaurant and bar in Arlington Virginia right across the Potomac from Washington DC. Freddie's is famous for its drag shows hosted by the Freddie's Follies cast and for its genuinely welcoming family atmosphere. A true community hub for the DC area LGBTQ community.

A Chicago location of the beloved LGBTQ restaurant chain in the Andersonville neighborhood known for its drag shows and welcoming atmosphere. The Andersonville area of Chicago has a strong lesbian and queer community and Hamburger Mary's serves as one of its social anchors.

Milwaukee's location of the beloved LGBTQ bar and restaurant chain with regular drag shows and community events. A welcoming and fun spot that draws families couples and groups for a meal and a show in a genuinely inclusive atmosphere.

A San Jose location of the beloved LGBTQ bar and restaurant chain known for its drag shows brunch events and welcoming family atmosphere. A community gathering place in the heart of Silicon Valley's LGBTQ community.

A beloved LGBTQ restaurant and bar with regular drag shows and community events. The Wilton Manors location is one of the most active with drag brunches and themed dinners that draw packed crowds. Fun welcoming and perfect for groups celebrating any occasion.

A 24-hour diner in Capitol Hill Seattle with a long history of welcoming the LGBTQ community at all hours. The diner format means it serves everyone from the after-show crowd to the early morning breakfast regulars and has been a neighborhood anchor for the queer community for years.

A Boulder Colorado craft brewery that is well-known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and strong support of the LGBTQ community. Twisted Pine regularly hosts community events and fundraisers making it a social hub for Boulder's queer community beyond just the bar scene.