San Francisco's Hottest Cougar Caves

When they emerge from their lairs, these older ladies hit the town looking for young, fun prey. Want to find a sexy cougar in San Francisco? These hot spots are known hangouts of the cougar contingent. But watch out, these cougars have claws. Rawr!

Maxim Magazine named this Noe Valley Spot one of the 10 Best Cougar Dens in the country. This low-lit lair is home to drinks like the Pomegranate Parfait and the Bartlett Pear Martini. Tigers may love pepper, but cougars love a fruity cocktail. Buy your vixen a stong libation, guide her to one of the cozy leather banquettes and close the deal.

Another stop on your cougar crawl should be Harry's Bar. This Fillmore Street hotspot is packed most nights of the week with prime cougar bait: preppy, flirty guys. The sexy low-lighting sets the mood and hides the wrinkes as you spot your prey across a crowded bar. Act fast here. This pick-up spot is popular and you wouldn't want to lose your cougar to a more confident cub.

Home to the classy cougar, the ladies of the Balboa Cafe won't high-five over their appletini and stumble on their stilettos. Balboa Cafe cougars sip Chardonnay and order civilized salads. They expect to be wooed with charm and humor, respectful flirting and well-placed bon mots. If you're up for a challenge, you'll find it at Balboa. And if you get shot down by the cougar of your dreams, comfort yourself with one of Balboa's terrific burgers.

Directly across from AT&T Park, cougars flock to Momo's because these ladies know that cute, young men like baseball and beer. There are plenty of places for cougars to pounce in this sprawling space, including both indoor and outdoor bars, not to mention a massive dining room. Your best bets for finding a woman of a certain age are to scope the front deck area. Cougars like to sun themselves.

Anything in this neck of the jungle will provide you with ample cougar hunting opportunities. The Matrix Fillmore, City Tavern and Eastside West are exploding with experienced women in plunging necklines and wedge heels. Want to impress one of these Marina cougars? Mention Mayor Gavin Newsom. He's the number one cougar crush, but getting a little long in the tooth for their tastes. Be the next boy to rock the world of a cougar and remember, once you hear someone howl, "Body shots!" you're in.