Where to Eat and DrinkIn the Marina District
Looking for a great dining experience in the Marina District? From casual spots to fine dining restaurants, the neighborhood has you covered.
Union Street and Chestnut Street, running parallel to one another through the Marina, are home to neighborhood eateries and culinary superstars, hip cocktail lounges, and historic watering holes – all of them catering primarily to a local crowd. This neighborhood is the perfect place to eat a meal or grab a drink before or after checking out the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, the Palace of Fine Arts, or Crissy Field.
The Brixton
Busy eatery by day and happening bar by night, this American bistro is the best of both worlds. Expansive sidewalk seating is great for people-watching. Fried chicken eggs benedict or the Panther Farms free range burger are your fuel for city adventure, while a house Moscow mule, the star of the all-day happy hour, is perfect for relaxing after sightseeing.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BRIXTONPerry's
A neighborhood landmark, Perry’s does classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and has backyard atrium seating. Grilled artichokes with lemon aioli and French onion soup (complete with crispy cheese on top!) start things off right before you dive into standards like pepper braised lamb shank and old-fashioned pot roast.
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A tropical island breeze in the midst of foggy San Francisco, this local favorite is housed in a historic farm building and sits under one of the oldest palm trees in the city. The Caribbean meets the South Pacific in dishes like the free range summer jerk chicken and the Hawaiian picnic salad with tuna poke. Cocktails are creative here and the giant punch bowls, mixed with rum and fruit, serve four to six.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PALM HOUSERose’s Cafe
Dishes like the breakfast smoked salmon pizza with Crème fraîche and scrambled eggs have made Rose’s the kind of place that draws diners from across the city. Fresh pastries and breads (like sour cream coffee cake and olive focaccia) are baked in-house daily and are worth simply popping in for and grabbing to go.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ROSE'S CAFEDelarosa
A neighborhood destination that is beloved for its Roman-style pizza, small plates, craft beer, Italian and Californian wines, and delicious craft cocktails, Delarosa has rightfully earned its place on many locals' and visitors' must-eat lists.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DELAROSAThe Dorian
The Dorian is an ode to San Francisco at the turn of the 20th Century, a modern day parlor for the bohemians, libertines and free-thinkers among us. It's the kind of place to savor classic American fare, fine whiskey, and craft martinis. Head to The Dorian between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for a happy hour that includes $1 oysters and truffle fries. The Dorian is the place to enjoy good times for good time's sake.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DORIANCauswells
This American bistro has one of the city’s most lusted-after double cheeseburgers (it's on the top of every San Francisco burger list). The menu offers much more, from seasonal salads and baby back ribs to deviled eggs to grilled chicken. It’s also a bit of a neighborhood wine bar, with quality beers, too.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAUSWELLSThe Tipsy Pig
The Tipsy Pig is where the Marina District goes to brunch. Their patio is perfect for chilaquiles, a spicy bloody mary, or a mimosa. If you need more, they have 40 beers on tap. It's a very popular spot, so get there early to avoid the line.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TIPSY PIGTacolicious
Tacolicious is a San Francisco chain that has locations in the Mission District and all over the peninsula. The Marina location is the restaurant that started the taco, small plates and tequila drinks craze that they are known for. Crowd favorites include the Baja-style Pacific cod fish taco and the carnitas taco.
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