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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Cow Hollow

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A photo of Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(222)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Cow Hollow
Booked 24 times today
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco’s newest must-visit culinary destination, is now open!Blue Whale is a culinary oasis in the Marina neighborhood offering an elevated and relaxed dining experience. Enjoy authentic crafted seasonal menu of diverse Asian cuisines in our cozy dining areas, including a private lounge or a spacious outdoor patio. Sip on signature cocktails and share plates with your friends in our welcoming setting. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
A photo of Perry's Union Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(718)
Price: Moderate
• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 35 times today
Having recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Union Street, Perry’s remains an enormously popular San Francisco institution. Perry Butler initially opened Perry’s in 1969, bringing to Union Street the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood saloons of New York’s Upper East Side. The blue and white checked tablecloths, hexagonal tiled floor, wood-paneled memorabilia clad walls, and menu of American classics produced an atmosphere that has held true today-- comfortable, inviting and cool. Testament to its timeless appeal, Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and a fun, bustling bar. Perry"s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.
A photo of The Brixton restaurant
4.3
Awesome(524)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 3 times today
Nestled in the iconic Marina district, The Brixton offers a modern gastropub experience with a vibrant, edgy ambiance. Renowned Chef Joey Altman has curated an exciting new menu that caters to all tastes, featuring everything from savory chops to a delightful sushi stack selection. With its bright and inviting design, The Brixton is the perfect spot to relax and stay awhile.---.
A photo of Perry's - Embarcadero restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2367)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 23 times today
Perry’s on the Embarcadero is a sleek waterfront outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – murals reminiscent of the memorabilia made famous on Union Street, combined with exposed brick walls, a wood-burning fireplace and breathtaking views of the Bay and the Bay Bridge. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry's traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish. Perry’s on the Embarcadero is conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling financial district, across the street from the Ferry Building, less than a mile from AT&T Park and easy to reach by public transportation from all over the city and the greater Bay Area.
A photo of Palm House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(559)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 8 times today
Hi Friends, We have gone to a full QR Code ordering system but don't be afraid, our team is available to walk you through any questions you may have! We understand that planning is overrated and spontaneity is the spice of life! That's why we always keep availability for walk-ins of groups of 2 or more. Simply walk in and our friendly team will be happy to accommodate you at the door. We now take limited reservations for groups of 2 or more. Please note that while reservations provide a guaranteed table, we strive to accommodate walk-ins as much as possible. Big groups, no problem! However, during peak hours, there might be a short wait time for walk-in groups. Grab a maitai at the bar or play a game of pool while you wait - and hey, you might even meet someone new. Thank you for reserving with us at Palm House!
A photo of Harborview Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1509)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 81 times today
Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team
A photo of Nopa - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3602)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 95 times today
Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.
A photo of Waterbar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(11018)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 143 times today
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.
A photo of Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(124)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pacific Heights
Booked 22 times today
Pizzeria Delfina is a pizzeria that combines the pizza culture of Naples, Italy with that of modern New York City. Neapolitan pizza is a very specific type of pizza, as is that of New York City. By combining the best elements of both, Pizzeria Delfina has created a style of pizza that is all its own. James Beard Award winners Annie and Craig Stall created this restaurant as a way to fuse their two favorite locales and flavors.Pizzeria Delfina's pizza recipes include both classic recipes and new interpretations. There is the traditional panna pizza with tomato sauce, cream, basil and shaved parmesan as well as the clam pie with cherrystones, oregano, tomato, pecorino romano and hot peppers.
A photo of A16 - San Francisco restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5063)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 65 times today
Takeout or Delivery available at a16pizza.com from noon to 9 pm.Please note - standard tables are located in our main dining room and covered atrium room. High top tables are in our intimate, cozy wine bar towards the front of the restaurant. You can reserve the chef's counter as well. Walk-in reservations welcome. A16 is a Michelin rated and James Beard Award Winning restaurant bringing the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco. The chic, rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the South of Italy. Executive Chef Yosuke Machida carefully selects local, organic produce and meats to prepare a daily menu specializing in wood oven-fired Neapolitan pizza, braised meatballs, vibrant salads, pasta and local meats and seafood dishes. Owner Shelley Lindgren works closely with a well-versed, hospitable service team to bring one of the SF Bay Area's celebrated wine and food destinations.

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  • eliseVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our server was Ashley. She was incredibly knowledgeable and professional . She described each dish to perfection I would go back and request to be seated in her section
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    Blue Whale Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Asian• Cow Hollow
    4.7
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    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 7, 2025
    The food was very good and the atmosphere pleasant. I would recommend this place.
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    Palm HousePrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.7
  • JanVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    Went with 2 of my friends for lunch and we had a lovely booth. My friends had salads and I had a burger with chips. All the food was great and the service was good as well. A great place!
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    Perry's - EmbarcaderoPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.7
  • MicheleVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 25, 2025
    As always, Perry’s is the best. Have been coming here for decades. Our server Emily was fabulous. Thank you.
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    Perry's Union StreetPrice: Moderate• American• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.7
  • Andre
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    We went to The Brixton for a Valentine’s Day dinner, and while we have seen this place in the neighborhood for a few years, and longer, this was our first time dining here. They gave my wife a rose, which was a VERY nice touch and this place was packed and everyone was also here for a Valentine’s Day dinner, as to be expected. Being packed, I think, absolutely affected the food quality. It wasn’t bad, and it wasn’t great either. We ordered cocktails that showed up quickly and we’re very tasty. Our appetizers were a spinach and artichoke dip, which was very tasty. The kale caesar salad with lima beans was good. My wife ordered the baked chicken which was lovely. I ordered the filet mignon - medium rare. It came out medium well. Despite sitting literally next to the kitchen, I saw how backed up it was and didn’t have the heart to send it back. The back-of-house resembled an episode from “The Bear”, because it was that busy. I just wish I got a steak knife and our server was so swamped, I couldn’t catch her to get one. I would like to point out that our server was as sweet as can be, along with the other staff handling our food. I think the biggest miss of the night was when we ordered dessert, and it was the sundae. I think it took us anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to get it. I mean we didn’t mind because it allowed us to stretch out our date, yet didn’t The Brixton want to turn over our table? They could have easily asked us if we wanted more cocktails while we waited, and we would have absolutely ordered more, because why not?. This would have resulted in ordering something with higher profit margins and they could have then comp’d us on the sundae for the long wait, which would have changed the trajectory of this review, and of the immediate possibility of giving this place another try. Would I go back to The Brixton? Maybe. I’ll give them a little grace for being busy. Just a few miscues altered my overall impression & experience.
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    The BrixtonPrice: Expensive• American• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
    4.3
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