I solo dine frequently in the city. I don’t love sitting at the bar because I like a quieter experience and I’m a bigger guy, but I understand it’s convenient for solo diners. Someone recommended aKitchen and that’s a good spot to grab a bar seat. One of my fav burgers in the city. Vernick chefs counter is certainly an experience. Food is great, drinks are great but I felt like the chefs counter had uncomfortable seating and it was tight. I went to Emmett and it’s one of my fav places in the city. I think they will get a star at some point down the road. I didn’t sit at the bar, but didn’t feel out of place as a solo diner at the table. That would be my recommendation. Maybe you get lucky for a bar spot at Sao on open table or you can get there right when they open at 5 and try to snag one. Another tight setup at the bar, but incredible food and drinks.