Pier 39 San Francisco Restaurants Information

With beautiful views and so many attractions, there is no wonder why Pier 39 is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States. Adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf and along the San Francisco Bay, it is really a perfect blend of a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco.

There are two levels of Pier 39, with loads of attractions to explore including a variety of shops, a video arcade, street performances, an interpretive center for the Marine Mammal Center, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides and more. Whether for family fun, fantastic shopping or an up-close look at California's playful sea lions, Pier 39 is the place to be.

However, your visit to Pier 39 is never complete without a dining experience at the pier. San Francisco is a city known for its splendid eateries. Pier 39's restaurants strengthen that reputation and provide a wide variety of delicious cuisines. As an added bonus, most restaurants there have spectacular views of San Francisco Bay.

When it comes to dining at Pier 39, it occurs to someone that there is no dearth of fresh seafood. Actually, Pier 39 boasts 14 full-service on-site restaurants with more than 2,500 seats, serving an exclusive selection of seafood plus exotic cuisines like Italian and Japanese.

1) Crab House at Pier 39

Seafood lovers? Crab House at Pier 39 is just a great option to consider. Featuring unsurpassed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf, it is really a romantic dining venue and also a great destination for large family-style gathering.

The restaurant is known for its mouth-watering, addictive crab menu, featuring the "Killer Crab", sizzling crab legs, crab chowder, crab Caesar, crab cakes and more. Located at the Level 2, the restaurant is open from 11:30am to 10pm. To learn more about its menu, visit this page:

Menu for Crab House at Pier 39

http://www.crabhouse39.com/menu.htm

2) Neptune's Seafood Restaurant

For a memorable dining experience at Pier 39, head to Neptune's Seafood Restaurant. Seated at the scenic tip of Pier 39, it offers the kind of waterfront setting for which San Francisco is famous. Four superb rooms all feature breathtaking views of San Diego Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and beyond.

Seated at the Level 2, at Beach Street and the Embarcadero, the Neptune's carries an exclusive menu with appetizers, soups, salads, grilled fresh fish and more. It has once been recognized as one of the top ten seafood restaurants in San Francisco. For more info, check this page:

Neptune's Seafood Restaurant

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3) Forbes Island

Have you eaten underwater? Forbes Island gives you such an opportunity. It features a somewhat wacky island / boat that is moored inside the harbor break wall near the famous sea lions. This man-made island boasts an underwater bar, dining rooms with beautiful views of the bay, a lighthouse and a sandy beach.

Departing from Pier 39's West Marina at Gate H, there is a 27-passeger vessel will take you to the island. Once you are situated at Forbes Island, it is highly recommended to sample their classic upscale fare including the broccoli and shitake mushroom puff as well as filet mignon. To visit the restaurant, you need to call 415-951-4900 for reservations. For more info and details, click here:

Forbes Island

http://www.forbesisland.com/

4) Players Sports Grill & Arcade

Dine at Players Sports Grill & Arcade while enjoying entertainment. As the only arcade and sports grill in San Francisco, the Players takes up 12,000 square feet of dining, games, drinks and bay views at the bay end of Pier 39.

The grill boasts a sports bar featuring living sports played on 20 HDTV screens, 16 taps of beer, a great bar menu, deli sandwiches and more. In addition, outside dining is also available in the Street Performers patio. The Players is open from 10am to midnight. Hours of operation may vary by season. You can find more info about the Players on this page:

Players Sports Grill & Arcade

http://www.playerssf.com/

5) Wipeout Bar & Grill

Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining at a unique California surf-themed restaurant - Wipeout Bar & Grill. It is a widely popular surfing restaurant in the area of the bay. With wide-open patio and outdoor bar, celebrity-signed surfboards, roaring fire and renowned signs, this exciting restaurant serves a variety of casual entrees from seafood to burgers.

Wipeout Bar & Grill

http://www.wipeoutbarandgrill.com/wipeout_pier39

Other restaurants at Pier 39 are also pretty good and worth a try, include:

- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market (Located: Building M, Level 2; Category: Seafood, Cajun / Creole, Southern)

- Eagle Cafe (Location: Building A, Level 2; Category: American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch)

- Fog Harbor Fish House (Location: Building A, Level 2; Category: Seafood)

- Hana Zen Sushi and Yakitori Bar (Location: Building M, Level 2; Category: Japanese)

- Hard Rock Cafe (Location: Building Q, Level 1; Category: American)

- Luigi's Pizzeria (Location: Building M, Level 2; Category: Italian)

- Pier Market Seafood Restaurant (Location: Building F, Level 1; Category: Seafood)

- Sea Lion Cafe (Location: Building K, Level 2; Category: Seafood)

- Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant (Location: Building G, Level 2; Category: Italian, Seafood)

If you just want to refresh yourself with a cup of coffee or some snacks / sweet, there are also some cafes (like Boudin Bakery Cafe and Crepe Cafe) and snack & sweet treats (like Vlahos' Fruit Orchard and Mrs. Field's Cookies) at the Pier 39 to serve your needs. For more info, click here:

Eateries at Pier 39

http://www.pier39.com/Dining/casualeateries.htm

Snacks & Sweet Treats

http://www.pier39.com/Dining/snacks.htm

For visitors to Pier 39, it is advisable to make your first stop at the California Welcome Center on the second story. There you can rent strollers and get free maps, discount booklets and tons of visitor information. The friendly staff is available to give you insider's tips on touring Pier 39 and even on your trip to San Francisco.