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USAFrom farmer’s markets to hip local snacks, dine out in San Francisco – the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in America.
From farmer’s markets to hip local snacks, dine out in San Francisco – the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in America.
This historic wharf is known for its epic seafood including the famous Dungeness crab, which is served steaming hot in both traditional and fine-dining restaurants. When you’re not checking out the fishing crafts, and fishermen making the catch of the day, you’ll find everything from full service restaurants to fish ’n’ chips, breakfast and brunch outlets as well as sweet treats. Get there via the cable car from Hallidie Plaza at Market Street.
No visit to the city would be complete without dining at this award-winning foodie destination which constantly makes it onto best restaurants lists – and rightly so as hip, hungry diners flock here to feast on Californian-Mediterranean influenced food including oysters on the half shell, in an expansive alfresco space showing films six days a week. There’s also an art gallery and shop selling cookbooks and gifts.
Situated on the waterfront, this thrice-weekly market (on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) is where shoppers, chefs and tourists alike flock for artisanal foods and produce from local farmers, bakers, cheesemakers and picklers. There are some great lunch options to be found at the food stands, while inside the food hall you’ll find cheese, meat, fish, sweets and wine and beer merchants.
Said to be one of the city’s most of-the-moment neighbourhoods, hunger pangs will most definitely be sated here. While you can take your pick from the trendy restaurants, cafes and bars, make like a local and opt for a burrito from one of the local eateries, or a stuffed pastry from Venga Empanadas. The brunch pop up at the colourful Thai restaurant Hawker Fare is also a must.
This acclaimed restaurant is all about the views as well as the stunning Vietnamese food: a wall of windows overlooks the shimmering Bay. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu spans street food to more complex dishes, and organic ingredients are used where possible, including sustainable fish, poultry and meat. There’s also a bar serving signature cocktails. Find it in the north-east corner of the Ferry Building Marketplace.
