Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in San Francisco Bay Area

20 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(6140)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 83 times today

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 2:30 p.m. (1:30p.m. Sundays). 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.*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

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2. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(5616)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 29 times today

Featuring seasonal seafood, tender steaks and signature oysters, our commitment to freshness is reflected in our daily changing menu. From our seasonal Wild Isles Salmon caught from the coast of Scotland's Shetland Islands, to our Hawaiian Seafood overnighted from the Honolulu Fish Auction, and Wild Pacific Northwest Salmon pulled from pristine river waters, our menu incorporates regional tastes, farm fresh products, and local and sustainably sourced ingredients wherever possible.With our exclusive line of signature oysters sourced from our own private oyster beds, as well as a fine selection of steaks, soups, salads and pasta dishes, McCormick & Kuleto's appeals to the tastes of all diners. Our focus on the true spirit of hospitality only adds to our appeal, making us a popular destination on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, where we honor the military with free meals, as well as an ideal setting for private special occasions, date night and business functions.

3. Poggio

4.7

Exceptional(6244)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sausalito

Booked 45 times today

Poggio is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm and destination-caliber cuisine. Created by Larry Mindel, who also founded numerous other restaurants in the Bay Area and beyond, Poggio has been ranked among the very best Italian restaurants since it opened. Led by Executive Chef and Partner Ben Balesteri, Poggio’s daily changing menus use the best available local ingredients including dishes inspired by the seasonal bounty of our local farmers, ranchers and fishermen and the traditional methods of Italy, including wood-fired ovens, house made pastas from scratch and a wide variety of dishes serving guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We’re honored to have been awarded a Bib Gourmand distinction by the Michelin guide in 2017, 2018, and along with being named Best Italian restaurant in Marin County by Marin Magazine in 2021.

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4. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8514)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 120 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

5. Scoma's Sausalito

4.7

Exceptional(2631)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sausalito

Booked 68 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.

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6. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3383)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 70 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.

7. Greens Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(11181)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 110 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.

8. Top of the Mark

4.2

Awesome(861)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 29 times today

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

9. The Trident

4.2

Awesome(2122)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sausalito

Booked 5 times today

The Trident Restaurant is located "on the water" in historic Sausalito, CAOur heated outdoor decks provide a sensational dining experience with spectacular San Francisco bay views. Our outdoor deck is also dog friendly. Inside is an incredible recipe of art and architecture, complemented with a resemblance of an old yacht. The ceiling mural was original to the Trident and painted by Dave Richards, creator of Janis Joplin’s infamous 1965 Porsche Cabriolet. On the outside deck, discover one of the most stunning restaurant waterfront views on the west coast, which boasts the skyline of San Francisco, Angel Island and Alcatraz. Join us for brunch, lunch or dinner

10. Bistro Boudin

4.4

Awesome(2165)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 18 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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Mark & Joni
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A group of us friends has an annual meet-up at the Rotunda. Things have changed over the years and especially since the Covid shut down, but the menu is always an interesting variety of creative ideas with something for everyone, reservations are easy to make, the service is friendly and efficient, as well as patient, supporting us having a good time. Add popovers and we couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.
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The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.8
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JeffVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everyone, there were 4 of us, enjoyed their food choices. Service was efficient and friendly. And patient. We were seated at our table for over 4 hours. At no time we were rushed. While, at the same time, whenever we needed service it was right there for us. This included not only the waiter but the busing folks and the folks who keep your water glasses full.
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PoggioPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sausalito
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4.7
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Carl
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My friend and I met for a lunch catchup. We had a wonderful experience at Scoma. The food was excellent and the service was attentive, professional yet friendly. Loved that the server offered us a coffee to refill our finished cappuccinos as we were staying a while longer. Really enjoyed the afternoon.
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Scoma's SausalitoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sausalito
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4.7
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A.G.
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Kim was an awesome waiter. I'm a local who entertained some cousins who were visiting from Greece. Everything was spot on. I'm glad I picked this place. It checked all the boxes.
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McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fisherman's Wharf
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4.2
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Gilly
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Each and every time i come to La Mar, the amazing staff surprise me and take it up another level. I can only pile this high on top of my previous love letters to the place, and tell you to go there, and enjoy!!!
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La Mar Cocina Peruana San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

2. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

3. Poggio

4. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

5. Scoma's Sausalito

6. COQUETA - San Francisco

7. Greens Restaurant

8. Top of the Mark

9. The Trident

10. Bistro Boudin

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