1
Bistro Boudin
Restaurant
Famed for sourdough since 1849, this California bakery/cafe chain also offers light American bites.
$$ $$
4.40 (14.9K reviews)
2
The Buena Vista
Bar
Opened in 1916, this corner spot serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staples.
$$ $$
4.60 (6.6K reviews)
4
Tommy's Joynt
Restaurant
Neighborhood institution featuring American comfort food, a large beer selection & kitschy interior.
$ $$$
4.40 (3.8K reviews)
5
John's Grill
Steak house
Old-school, wood-paneled space with photos of famous past patrons, offering steaks and seafood.
$$$ $
4.40 (3.8K reviews)
6
Waterbar Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Stylish seafood spot with oysters, a horseshoe-shaped bar, and patio with up-close views of Bay Bridge.
$$$ $
4.50 (3.6K reviews)
7
Sears Fine Food
American restaurant
Local institution serving Swedish pancakes & classic diner standards amid nostalgic surroundings.
$$ $$
4.30 (3.5K reviews)
8
Fort Funston
Park
Park featuring 200-foot-high bluffs for hang gliding, plus trails for hiking & horseback riding.
4.80 (3.5K reviews)
9
Johnny Foley's Irish House
Irish pub
Irish bar with pints & hearty pub grub as well as frequent live music & dueling piano shows.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.4K reviews)
10
4505 Burgers & BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
BBQ spot run by a butcher, with smoked meats, sides & burgers, to stay on the patio or to-go.
$$ $$
4.30 (3.1K reviews)
12
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Oyster bar restaurant
Contemporary waterside seafood eatery serving local oysters and clams, plus craft cocktails.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.9K reviews)
13
El Techo
Restaurant
Latin American street eats & cocktails are the draw at this vibrant restaurant with a rooftop patio.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.9K reviews)
14
Zeitgeist
Beer garden
Craft beers & a spacious patio with picnic benches draw a lively crowd to this popular Mission spot.
$ $$$
4.30 (2.9K reviews)
15
Foreign Cinema
Californian restaurant
Crowds eat Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films.
$$$ $
4.50 (2.8K reviews)
16
Smuggler's Cove
Bar
Popular bar boasting nautical-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 700 types of rum.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
17
Original Joe's
Italian restaurant
Neighborhood fixture serving traditional, old-school Italian entrees, steaks, and seafood.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.8K reviews)
18
The View Lounge
Lounge
Massive arched windows showcase city views at this posh lounge serving cocktails & small plates.
$$$ $
4.40 (2.8K reviews)
19
Golden Gate Tap Room
Sports bar
Sprawling spot with retro furnishings featuring 100+ beers, numerous TVs plus video & table games.
$$ $$
4.20 (2.7K reviews)
20
Wipeout Bar & Grill
Californian restaurant
Surfboard art & global eats like burgers & burritos lend this waterfront spot a surf-shack vibe.
$$ $$
4.20 (2.7K reviews)