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Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue

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Shipping container kitchen & bar with bay views & outdoor seating, serving elevated comfort fare. People often mention good, amazing, view, views, staff, time, fish, chips, great,


Address

699 Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco, CA 94130

Website

mersea.restaurant

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) amazing (8) view (8) views (8) staff (7) time (7) fish (6) chips (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 j b. 2 years ago on Google
    A terrific place to eat with an amazing priceless view . You order your food, then they give you a beeper , when it is ready to pick it up. So you can sit anywhere you like. They have a window where you can watch the cooks work on your food. They have excellent service walking around if you need anything. While we were there, they had a live nice band playing . We got the meatballs app and they were delicious. I got the double burger, so good, loved the sauce. We got the fish and chips and the chips were big, but perfectly cooked and seasoned. Loved loved the place.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M U. 9 months ago on Google
    I am really tempted to give this place 1 Star and tell you all to stay away so I can keep it all to myself because it’s a freakin’ EPIC spot. Front row views of the both bridges and The City across the bay, from converted shipping containers with a cool garden vibe. Try the Espresso Twist with local swirl ice cream and vanilla Crown Royal and you won’t be disappointed!! One bite of ice cream first, then pour over espresso and try a bite, then pour over the Crown. That’s the proper form ;)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabby L. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here just to relax and enjoy the views. Aside the construction happening about a mile away, it was quiet and those views were perfect. Already chili, sitting outside with a basket of fries, was perfect. All staff was attentive and kind. There was a worker with a SF Giants mask, he was very friendly and nice. Great spot. Love it and will be back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry J. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place with great views. This is certainly a hidden gem! Good Fish chowder and fish n chips. Large free parking spaces. Enjoy live music with tasty meals.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe Z. 7 months ago on Google
    If there was more stars, I'd choose those! Turn it up to 11, this place is a hidden gem worth driving to from every direction. Centrally located in the bay.... literally, it has the best views around. The best Fish and Chips, Poke bowl, and a great menu for your dog's too! The Yummy Tummy and Meaty Bowl are favorites that makes my dog excited to return. This place is truly my favorite in the bay. (Pictures: both were started before I took the pictures... the serving size is a great portion for both myself and dog.)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vaish “Siso” C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location with outdoor sitting. The place is good; however the food we ordered was not good. Crispy taco was super greesy and extremely salty. Fish chowder was the same very salty. Not all cocktails were available so ended up getting old fashioned which was good. For food I'd give 1 star.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C. M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely beautiful! On top of that, the staff was super accommodating and patient with our group of seniors. There were several other large groups there, 15-20 per group, so definitely recommended you arrive early. We were served very quickly and the food was delicious. You can tell the team loves to work here and ownership is passionate about this establishment. The tacos were perfect, flavorful and colorful. Everyone loved the fish and chips, burgers and the daily special. Cannot wait to come back with friends and family.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zied C. 2 years ago on Google
    I love new discoveries, this place is a very cool hidden spot on the mysterious island ( treasure island ) one of the few restaurants around there at only few minutes from SF u can have a wonderful meal in this peaceful place with water and city view ,I got lucky with weather in February and felt like summer time plenty of outdoor dinning space very creative decor and the whole restaurant is shipping containers turned to a building , food was so good and fresh I had the beyond burger good veggie option and that can be turned to vegan , menu is not too big but has something very every taste , the staff was very friendly and I think also owner was there and she was very welcoming , their schedule is kind of little different. They closed at 3 pm on Wednesday and closed mon tues so check before u come , really enjoyed everything there, restrooms were very clean , can be a good place for events or birthdays with the big outside area , no issue with parking and nice to see geese walking around love this place will definitely come back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike S. 2 years ago on Google
    GREAT!!! Take the ferry to Treasure Island and hit this place up. The view + walk along the water is unbeatable. The food is very good. The service is warm. Word of caution! Guard fries from sneaky seagulls! This place is just outstanding!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chelsea J. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely the best place we ate in San Francisco! Perfect views of the city and a burst of flavor in each item. Loved the drink selections. The truffle fries were straight fire. Enjoyed the laid back environment with a quietness away from the center of the city. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kishore H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best view of SF anywhere! This restaurant is a set of renovated shipping containers with a large outdoor area. Menu is limited, but good - fish tacos is my current favorite going. They also have a full outdoor bar. The only downside is the wind which can wreak havoc on tough days. Luckily, there are enough indoor tables and a garden nook that is well protected from the wind. Even when its busy, there are usually tables available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabitha J. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful little place. The staff was very friendly. We had an appitizer and a bottle of wine which was very tasty. The owner Meesun came and spoke with us to see how our visit was and even gave us a special gift of handmade cards that explain the history of the restaurant. A must go hidden gem in Treasure Island.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole T. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous view and delicious snack with drinks. We just tried the truffle fries with an aiole dip and they were amazing! They also made us fresh Micheladas and I think they should be on the menu permanently - they were the best we had in SF!! Can't wait to go back and try more... excellent place to explore the view and water across the street - so pretty!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Birgit M. 1 year ago on Google
    This review is overdue since such a long time…This is our favorite ♥️ place to go when we’re in the San Francisco area. Since a colleague of my husband told us about Mersea we use every chance to go there and we bring all our visitors here. For us the MERSEA is the real treasure on the island. This place is so lovely, like the owner, the staff and the many little details. You can enjoy amazing views to the city and their good drinks, food and service. Every time, we feel welcome and happy! The owner is always around and connects with the guests. You can sit inside or outside. The outside area is beautiful decorated with succulents and we listened to good live music so many times. Now there is also the option to go to Treasure Island by Ferry. There are so many more good things to say, but it’s better to make your own experience with this lovely ♥️ place. We really regret that we didn’t find out earlier.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina & S. 8 months ago on Google
    We hosted our wedding at Mersea and this team made our day sooo magical. From the amazing food, custom menu, to hands on planning, I felt completely taken care of by Stevie and the Mersea team. Stevie understood our vision and worked with us and our day of coordinator to confirm flow/timing/spacing and more. The communication was probably the best part of the process. I had no questions or surprises. Clear pricing, a singular platform that captured all email correspondence and contracts. As we got closer, Stevie proactively set up time with us to go over the day of plan and was such a calmer source. The icing on the cake was that our guests could not stop raving about the staff. Everyone felt taken care of and had an amazing time. We booked for the view, but we are leaving this review because the experience exceeded expectations. Thank you Stevie and the entire Mersea team.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wendy N. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice restaurant with a gorgeous view of the city. Live music. Food was good. The fish n chips are a must. Although I enjoyed the cocktails more. Bonus: they have a doggie menu!

  • 5/5 Kent W. 5 months ago on Google
    Good vibes! Friendly, energetic staff clearly taking great pride in the high quality, house made dishes. Best fish and chips ever! Addictive Caesar salad, and a truly amazing virgin Bloody Mary. I love this place, and it gets better every time. Live music, amazing views, tons of outdoor and indoor seating, excellent team adeptly welcoming increasing crowds.

  • 5/5 Doug D. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a awesome place to visit. They have such a great set up with seating inside and outside. The food was amazing it was very fresh and tasty. I highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 jim w. 6 months ago on Google
    The food tastes okay, but the waiting time is too long. Live music is great. You need to bring more parasols here, the sun is very hot on sunny days, and many customers can't stand the heat!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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