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A photo of The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco restaurant
1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(6260)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 71 times today
The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 1:30 p.m. A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.The Rotunda is located on the 4th floor of Neiman Marcus. We are accessible through our elevator on the Geary Street entrance or through any NM entrance.
A photo of COQUETA - San Francisco restaurant
2. COQUETA - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(3443)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 53 times today
Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
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3. Greens Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(11233)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 100 times today
Greens is open for indoor and outdoor dining, with take out available online or at our in-house kiosk. When reserving a table outdoors, we recommend bringing a jacket that is suitable for wind and chilly weather. Our heated dining pavilion is in front of the Greens building. Diners savor Greens imaginative vegetarian cuisine that features local and seasonal produce and the finest ingredients from our organic farm Green Gulch. Focusing on creative and nutritious meals balanced in flavor and textures, our menus are inspired by farmers, relationships and stories around the world. Located in Landmark Building A of the historic Fort Mason Center, Greens is home to some of the most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands that San Francisco has to offer.
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4. Bistro Boudin
4.5
Awesome(2173)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 14 times today
Located on the upper level of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal with views of the SF Bay. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar, Oyster bar and spectacular views of the waterfront. The menu is influenced by the abundance of seasonally fresh foods available in the San Francisco Bay Area and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
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5. One Market Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4357)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 15 times today
One Market Restaurant is open for indoor (and outdoor!) dining. Lunch (including pickup & delivery) Monday-thru-Friday 11:30am-2pm feauturing Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Delicatessen and One Market Restaurant FavoritesDinner: Monday-thru-Friday 5-8pm (pickup & delivery available 4-8pm) featuring our One Market Restaurant dinner menu plus Signature Sandwiches from Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Deli! PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT DINING ROOM RESERVATION FOR HAPPY HOUR. GUESTS WHO RESERVE IN THE DINING ROOM FOR HAPPY HOUR WILL BE MOVED TO LOUNGE, BAR or OUTDOOR PATIO.http://omr-mnm2go.square.site for more info. and current online menus.One Market Restaurant To-Go & Delivery Sanitation Protocols• Trained all employees on how to limit the spread of COVID‐19.• Regular, and consistent, sanitation of all preparation surfaces, kitchen equipment, utensils and other surfaces.Please note we no longer accept Lark Creek Restaurant Group Gift Cards
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6. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
4.4
Awesome(3667)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 10 times today
ZAGAT 2015"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."
A photo of Franciscan Crab Restaurant restaurant
7. Franciscan Crab Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3689)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 9 times today
"Hands down the best food you'll find on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf" proclaimed Sunset Magazine. An extensive renovation has revitalized the Franciscan Crab Restaurant, a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957. White tiled walls, beautiful marble bar and twenty foot windows overlook the bay and Alcatraz. Terraced dining affords views from every table: hand blown glass shades and chandeliers dazzle, black and white photos of celebrity patrons adorn the stairs and walls.
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8. Scoma's Sausalito
4.7
Exceptional(2706)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sausalito
Booked 70 times today
At Scoma’s Sausalito, Chef Escobar's menu is as lively and colorful as the daily catch . Proudly ranked TripAdvisor’s #1 seafood restaurant in Sausalito, Scoma’s delights with steaming whole crabs, rich hearty chowders, perfectly grilled seasonal fish and house specialties like the lobster risotto , cioppino and scallops parmigiano. Raw bar selections, steaks, and pasta, plus wine and cocktails round out their classic menu. Visit Scoma’s Sausalito family-owned waterfront restaurant for the ultimate in “pier to plate” dining. The warm, personal ambiance and incredible bay views will bring you back time and time again.
A photo of AC Waterfront Lounge restaurant
9. AC Waterfront Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(32)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • South San Francisco
Enjoy Spanish-inspired tapas and entrees with wine, beer, and handcrafted signature cocktails.
A photo of The Trident restaurant
10. The Trident
4.4
Awesome(2119)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Sausalito
Booked 13 times today
Discover unforgettable waterfront dining at The Trident Restaurant, located in the heart of historic Sausalito, CA. Nestled "on the water," our heated outdoor decks provide a sensational experience with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. Our outdoor deck is also dog-friendly, making it a perfect spot to dine with your furry companion.Inside, enjoy a captivating blend of art and architecture, inspired by the charm of an old yacht. The original ceiling mural, painted by Dave Richards, the artist behind Janis Joplin’s iconic 1965 Porsche Cabriolet, adds a unique touch to the ambiance.On the outdoor deck, take in one of the most stunning waterfront views on the West Coast, showcasing the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island, and Alcatraz. Whether visiting for brunch, lunch, or dinner, The Trident offers an extraordinary culinary and visual experience that’s truly unforgettable.

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