Restaurant Views, Views, Views...
The Cliff House, 1090 Point Lobos, San Francisco 94121. +1 415 386 3330. The casual Bistro Restaurant is on the main level and the elegant Sutro's is on the lower level at the Cliff House. Zinc Bar. email
Sutro's, The Cliff House, 1090 Point Lobos, San Francisco 94121. Excellent.
Beach Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, at Ocean Beach, Between Lincoln and Fulton San Francisco 94121. +1 415 386 8439. Spectacular ocean & garden views.
Seal Rock Inn, 545 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco 94121. +1 415 386 6518. Great views.
Louis' Restaurant
Louis' Restaurant, 902 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco 94121. +1 415 387 6330. Killer views. Mon - Thurs 6.30 am - 6 pm. Fri - Sun 6.30am - 9pm.
Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront Restaurant, Pier 7, (corner of Broadway and The Embarcadero), San Francisco 94111. +1 415 391-2696. 11.30am to 10.30pm daily. Along the Embarcadero just north of the Ferry Plaza, this is a restaurant with a spectacular view. +1 415 332 5625. From the minute you step inside, you will feel that you have entered a palace of fine dining. The surfaces gleam, huge windows look out onto the Bay. email
The North Room, Upstairs At The Waterfront Pier, Pier 7, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111. Reservations +1 415 391 2696. 11.30am. to 10.30pm. daily. email
Boulette's Larder, 1 Ferry Building, Marketplace (Embarcadero at Market Street), San Francisco 94111. +1 415 399 1155. In the reborn Ferry Building, practically in the shadow of the Bay Bridge. This bar and restaurant on the Embarcadero side of the Ferry Plaza is in a vibrant market setting. The bar is also a great place to relax and enjoy a drink overlooking the water. Views. Breakfast: Mon to Fri 8am to 10.30am. Lunch: Mon to Fri 11.30am to 2.30pm. Beignets/Brunch: Sun 10am to 2.30pm. Sat Closed.
Hornblower Dinner Cruises, Pier 33, (The Embarcadero), San Francisco 94111. +1 415 788 8866. Hard to decide which view you would like while dining? How about a view that changes with the courses? These cruises feature gourmet dining on elegant yachts that lazily circumnavigate the San Francisco Bay and enjoy spectacular views. Options include a romantic dinner/dance cruise, a champagne-brunch cruise, the Monte Carlo lunch cruise, or the memorable Monte Carlo dinner/dance/gambling cruise. Reservations required.
La Mar, Stamford Pier 1 1/2, 328 The Embarcadero, San Francisco 94111. +1 415 397 8880. Peruvian.
Sens, 4 Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level (at the top of the spiral walkway) at Sacramento and Drumm Streets, San Francisco 94111. +1 415 362 0645. For the view: request window view of the Ferry Building / Bay Bridge, near the patio balcony.
Simbad's
Sinbad's Restaurant, Pier 2, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, 141 Embarcadero Street, San Francisco 94111, +1 415 781 2555. Open Daily 10am to 11pm.
Slanted Door, 1 Ferry Bldg (Market St.) San Francisco 94111 +1 415 861 8032. Lovely corner window view overlooking the bay. . Mon - Sat11am - 2.30pm. Sun 11.30am - 3pm. Dinner 5.30pm - 10pm daily.
Mijita, 1 Ferry Bldg (Market St.), San Francisco 94111, +1 415 399 0814. 1 Ferry Building # 44 San Francisco 1 Ferry Building, Number 44 San Francisco 94111. +1 415 399 0814. Great view. Right outside the Ferry Building, along the water, with nearly 180 degree view of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and Treasure Island.
Butterfly, (Embarcadero/Fisherman's Wharf) Pier 33 at Bay Street, San Francisco 94111. +1 415 864 8999. Locale boasts water views. email
Fior, San Remo Hotel, 2237 Mason Street, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 986 1886. email
Nonna Rose Seafood Trattoria, 7 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco 94133.
Aliotos
Aliotos, 8 Fisherman's Wharf (bet. Jefferson & Taylor Sts.), San Francisco 94133. +1 415 673 0183. At the Foot of Taylor St, facing the San Francisco fishing harbor. Great sunsets! Video
Gold Mountain, 644 Broadway (at Stockton St), San Francisco 94133. +1 415 296 7733. Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill.
Franciscan Crab Restaurant, Pier 43 1/2, Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 362 7733. On the waterfront and offers a view of Pier 39 and the wharf. Reservations are recommended for dinner and during the summer months of June through August. CA 94111. +1 415 397 8880. Excellent.
Fishermens Grotto, 2nd floor, 9 Fisherman's Wharf (at Taylor Street), San Francisco 94133-1002. +1 415 673 7025. The second-floor dining room, with its cobalt-blue carpet printed with fishermen wearing yellow rain slickers, affords views of the activity on the docks, the cityscape and the Golden Gate Bridge. Wharf legend with unforgettable bay views,
Fog Harbor Fish House, Pier 39, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 421 2442. Excellent.
Bistro Boudin, 160 Jefferson St, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 928 1849.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Pier 39, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 781 4867.
The Eagle's Cafe
The Eagle Cafe (The Tin Fish), Pier 39, Space A-201, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 433 3689. Originally located in a less conspicuous spot across the street, this authentic seaman's pub now sits among the tourist mayhem of Pier 39's mall. Luckily, it has retained its character, not to mention its delicious, affordable seafood. Come in on a weekend night to sit amongst the sailors, fishermen, and dockworkers drinking and watching the fog roll in. Live folk music on weekend nights
Tarantinos, 206 Jefferson Street @ Taylor, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 775 5600. Upstairs bay view. email
Bobby Rubinos, 245 Jefferson St, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 673 2266. 1st class view of the bay.
Scomas, Pier 47, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 771 4383. Sun to Thurs 11.30am - 10pm. Fri & Sat 11.30am - 10.30pm.
Fiddler's Green, Fisherman's Wharf, 1333 Columbus Ave, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 441 9758.
Forbes Island Restaurant, H Dock, Between Pier 39 and Pier 41, San Francisco 94133-1023. +1 415 951 4900.
The Crepe Cafe, Pier 39, San Francisco 94133-1006. +1 415 318 1494. Small.
Chic's Seafood Restaurant, Pier 39, #213, San Francisco 94133. +1 415 421 2442.
Fog Harbor Fish House, 39 Pier, #202, San Francisco, CA 94133. +1 415 421 2442. email
Trader Vics, 555 Golden Gate Avenue, @ Van Ness, San Francisco 94102. +1 415 775 6300. Take home: 1-800-200-5355.
Silks, 2nd floor, Mandarin Oriental, 222 Sansome Street, San Francisco 94104. +1 415 276 9619. +1 415 276 9888. ? stunning views
Lapis, Pier 33, The Embarcadero, San Francisco 94104. +1 415 982 0203. Killer views.
Gordon Biersch, 2 Harrison St (The Embarcadero), San Francisco 94105. +1 415 243 8246.
Cheesecake Factory, occupies the top floor of Macy's, Union Square, 685 Market Street, San Francisco 94105.
Red's Java House
Red's Java House, Pier 30 (Bryant St., off The Embarcadero), Bryant & Embarcadero, San Francisco 94105. +1 415 777 5626. Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm.
Hog Island Oyster Co. & Bar, 1 Ferry Bldg (Market St.), San Francisco 94105, +1 415 391 7117.
Java Beach Cafe, 1396 La Playa St, San Francisco 94122. +1 415 665 5282.
Beach Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, at Ocean Beach, Between Lincoln and Fulton, San Francisco 94121. +1 415 386 8439. Spectacular ocean & garden views.
Institute Cafe, San Francisco 94118.
Delancey Street Restaurant, 600 The Embarcadero (Brannan St.), San Francisco 94107. +1 415 512 5179.
Rotunda, rooftop Neiman San Francisco, 150 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. Store Hours: Mon - Wed 10am - 7pm, Thurs 10am - 8pm, Fri - Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 12 Noon - 6pm. +1 415 362 3900. +1 877 634 6264. Overlooking the city's Union Square,
Tonga Room, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco 94108. Dinner (5 days a week) Sun, Wed & Thurs 6pm to 10pm. Fri & Sat 6pm to 11pm. THE HURRICANE BAR Open 5 days a week: Sun, Wed, & Thurs 5pm to 11.45pm. Fri and Sat 5pm to 12.45am. A rain storm (with thunder and lightening) every twenty minutes! email
La Pasta, Fisherman's Wharf, 900 N. Point St, San Francisco 94109. +1 415 749 5288.
McCormick & Kuleto's, 900 N. Point St, San Francisco 94109. +1 415 929 1730.
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, 900 N. Point St, San Francisco 94109. +1 415 771 4903. Sun to Thurs 9am - 11pm. Fri & Sat 9am - 12 Midnight.
Crown and Crumpet, 207 Ghirardelli Sq, 900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109. +1 415-771-4252. Get a corner table with Golden Gate views. Mon to Thurs 11am to 6pm. Friday 11am to 9pm. Sat 11am to 9pm. Sun 11am to 6pm.
Gary Danko, 800 N Point at Hyde Street, San Francisco 49109. +1 415 749 2060. Dinner nightly from 5.30pm to 10pm. Reservations email
The Buena Vista, 2765 Hyde St (@ Beach), San Francisco 94109. +1 415 474 5044.
Rosamunde, Mission St or Haigh ? San Francisco 94110. Best city views.
Native American Arts, N Point St, San Francisco, CA.
Chaya Brasserie, 132 The Embarcadero (between Howard and Mission), San Francisco, CA 94105. +1 415 777 8688. The views of San Francisco Bay are divine.
Tin Fish, Fishing Pier Imperial Beach, San Francisco 91932. +1 619 628 8414. Amazing.
Mikayla, 801 Bridgeway, Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa, San Francisco 94965. +1 415 332 0502. +1 800 288 0502. The food here is delicious, but the view (180 degrees to be exact) of San Francisco Bay is astounding. +1 415 331 5888. defunct?
Pier 29
Pier 29 Restaurant In Alameda, 1148 Ballena Blvd Alameda, CA 94501. +1 510 865 5088. Pier 29 has been located at its new Alameda waterfront location for nearly two years. It has already become one of the Island's most popular destinations. Diners come for the beautiful views of the Bay, north of Oakland. Sun to Thurs 9am - 10pm. Fri & Sat 9am - 11pm.
Embacardero wood walls, big windows overlooking the Ferry Building with the Bay Bridge twinkling behind it.
Boulevard, 1 Mission St (between The Embarcadero & Steuart St), San Francisco 94105. +1 415 543 6084. Magnificent. Ask for seats in back section for bridge views.
Waterbar, 399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco 94105. +1 415 284 9922.
Anna Mandara, Ghirardelli Square, 891 Beach St, San Francisco 94109. +1 415 771 6800. Stunning views of Alcatraz.
Murray Circle, Cavallo Point - The Lodge at the Golden Gate, 601 Murray Cir., Sausalito, CA 94965. +1 415 339 4750.
Nick's Cove, 23240 Hwy 1, Marshall, CA 94940. +1 415-663-1033.
Greens Restaurant, Fort Mason, Building A. San Francisco 94123. +1 415 771 6222. Waterside. Vegetarian. Golden Gate views. Lunch Tues - Sat 11.45am - 2.30pm. Brunch Sunday 10.30 am - 2 pm. Cafe Dinner Sun to Fri 5.30 pm - 9pm. Prix Fixe Dinner Saturday 5.30 pm - 9pm. Greens to Go Mon to Thurs 8.30 am - varies seasonally. Fri & Sat 8.30 am - varies seasonally. Sunday 9am - 4pm. email
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant, 1000 Great Highway, Ocean Beach, San Francisco 94121. +1 415 386 8439. The Beach Chalet is a unique gem located on the Western edge of San Francisco where Golden Gate Park meets the Pacific Ocean. Mon to Fri: Open 9am. Sat & Sun Open 8am. Sun to Thurs until 10pm. Fri & Sat until 11pm. Excellent views.
Grandviews Restaurant, Grand Hyatt, 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108. +1 415 398 1234. Breakfast: 6.30am -11.00a.m. Lunch: 11.30a.m. - 3pm. Dinner: 5pm -10pm. Mon to Sat. Closed Sunday. Wonderful views. virtual tour
Grandviews Lounge, Grand Hyatt, 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108. +1 415 398 1234. Lunch: 11.30am - 3pm daily. Lounge menu available 3pm - 11.30pm daily Friday & Saturday last call: 12.45am. Live Piano, 8.30pm - 11.30pm. Great city views.
Sausalito
Scoma's Sausalito, Excellent.
The Spinnaker, 100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965. +1 415 332 1500. Daily 11am - 11pm. Outstanding views.
Berkeley
Skates on the Bay, Berkeley. Excellent.
Oakland
The Terrace Room Restaurant, 1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA. +1 510 903 3771. Panoramic view of Lake Merritt. Lunch Mon to Fri 11am - 2pm. Brunch Sat & Sun 10am - 3pm. Dinner Mon to Fri 5pm - 8pm (to 9.30pm Thursdays & Fridays). Happy Hour Mon to Fri. 4pm - 6pm.
Tiburon
The Caprice
The Caprice, The, 2000 Paradise Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920. +1 415 435 3400 This is a fine seafood restaurant San Franciscans visit by car or the Blue & Gold ferry. Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. A two-story seaside restaurant with unforgettable views of The City,
Guaymas, 5 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920. +1 415 435 6300 Sweeping bay views.
Sam's Anchor Cafe, 27 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920. +1 415 435 44527 On the docks.
Half Moon Bay
Miramar Beach Restaurant, 131 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. +1 650 726 9053. Wonderful views.
Moss Beach Distillery, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038. +1 650 728 5595. Wonderful ocean views.
Jenner
River's End, 11048 Hwy 1, Jenner, CA 95450. +1 707 865 2484. Open Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week June 15 through August 31. Else closed Tues and Wed. email
Carmel
Pacific's Edge Restaurant, 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel, CA 93923. +1 831 622 5445. An award winning, glass-walled restaurant with spectacular ocean vistas
Montara
La Costanera, 8150 Cabrillo Hwy, Montara Beach, Montara, CA 94038. +1 650 728 1600. Tues to Sun 5pm to 10.30pm. Mon closed. Wonderful ocean views. email